Adam Levin

MARCH 23, 2020

Secure Your Router: If you’re still using your router’s manufacturer default password, it’s past time for a change. Your password should be include letters, numbers and special characters in a combination you haven’t used on other accounts. Update Account Passwords: Don’t reuse passwords from other accounts.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Use strong passwords. It is essential to ensure that all accounts are protected with strong passwords. To this day, a significant amount of people still use the password across multiple accounts, which makes it much simpler for a cybercriminal to compromise a password and take over accounts. Set up firewalls.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2021

From smart homes that enable you to control your thermostat from a distance to sensors on oil rigs that help predict maintenance to autonomous vehicles to GPS sensors implanted in the horns of endangered black rhinos , the internet of things is all around you. Default passwords are bad, and you should be using strong, unique passwords.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 5, 2022

China has enclosed its national internet servers within what is colloquially called ‘the Great Firewall.’ ’ This firewall even goes as far as to block the latest versions of the encryption service TLS (v1.3) If your staff can log on to the internet to access their emails, so can an attacker.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Safer Internet Day is a reminder for organizations to train and regularly refresh employee awareness around cybersecurity. With regular headlines of the latest cyber-attack occurring, organizations must focus on cybersecurity and using the internet safely. So why is it vital to train employees on cybersecurity and internet risks?

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 27, 2021

A similar type of attack just played out against an Enterprise Password Management tool called Passwordstate. Supply chain cyberattack against password manager Passwordstate. Affected customers' password records may have been harvested.". Stop the Passwordstate Service and Internet Information Server.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2020

Internet of Things (IoT) devices in general have earned a reputation for poor cybersecurity, and internet-connected cameras are no exception. Change these default settings to something difficult for others to guess, and don’t re-use passwords from other accounts.

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2024

Threat actors exploited the flaw to gain remote firewall access and breach corporate networks. By May 24, 2024 we identified a small number of login attempts using old VPN local-accounts relying on unrecommended password-only authentication method,” the company said. ” reads the initial advisory published by the vendor.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 20, 2020

In February, hardware maker Zyxel fixed a zero-day vulnerability in its routers and VPN firewall products after KrebsOnSecurity told the company the flaw was being abused by attackers to break into devices. For those devices, Zyxel’s advice was not to leave them connected to the Internet. Zyxel issued a patch for the flaw on Feb.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As Americans, we have the right to freedom of religion, speech, press, and the Internet. With access to a fast and affordable Internet, we have a wealth of information and opportunity at our fingertips. Restricted Internet Access in Communist Countries. However, not all countries share the same privileges. for cyberattacks.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 27, 2019

Imperva , a leading provider of Internet firewall services that help Web sites block malicious cyberattacks, alerted customers on Tuesday that a recent data breach exposed email addresses, scrambled passwords, API keys and SSL certificates for a subset of its firewall users. Redwood Shores, Calif.-based

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Adam Levin

MARCH 19, 2020

Better Network and Firewall Protection: By routing an employee’s internet traffic through your company network, you can provide the same firewalls and network-level protection that they’d have working at an office with robust cybersecurity defenses. Here are five ways VPNs can keep remote employees secure.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2024

According to a new joint cybersecurity alert , the hacktivists have been observed gaining remote access to small-scale industrial control systems used in water/wastewater, dams, energy, and food and agriculture by exploiting internet-exposed human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and using default or weak passwords.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

I’ve decided it might be time to consider a letting the Internet of Things (IoT) into my home. Does it work without internet? One of my biggest peeves about IoT devices is when they aren’t able to function without internet. Change the default password. those using default username/password combinations).

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 4, 2020

A good place to start is requiring employees to use strong passwords, setting appropriate Internet use guidelines and implementing strict rules around how customer information and data are handled. For example, it’s best not to surf the Internet with the same computer that you use to process payments. Bottom line.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Password Security: Investigate different password security techniques, such as password hashing algorithms, two-factor authentication (2FA), and biometric authentication. Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

IdentityIQ We rely on the internet, from communicating with loved ones on social media to working and conducting business. The hacker is following the victim’s keystrokes every step of the way, including taking note of any usernames, passwords and financial information the victim is typing. Can Hackers Create Fake Hotspots?

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2019

A map showing the distribution of some 2 million iLinkP2P-enabled devices that are vulnerable to eavesdropping, password theft and possibly remote compromise, according to new research. Many IoT devices can punch holes in firewalls using a feature built into hardware-based routers called Universal Plug and Play (UPnP).

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IT Security Guru

MAY 12, 2024

Use Strong Passwords and Authentication Ensure that all users, especially administrators, use strong, unique passwords. This way, even if a password is compromised , unauthorized access is still hindered. Regular updates often include security patches that address known vulnerabilities.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2023

To avoid detection and to bypass firewalls, the botnet uses the SOCKS proxying protocol. SOCKS is an Internet protocol that exchanges network packets between a client and server through a proxy server. Do not make your admin panels accessible from the internet if you can avoid it.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 14, 2020

In that piece I wanted to link to some safe internet practices—which some used to call Safe Hex—but I couldn’t find anything newer than nine years old. Use unique, strong passwords, and store them in a password manager. Many people get hacked from having guessable or previously compromised passwords.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

Riccardi engagingly chronicles how company leaders raced down the path of Internet-centric operations, and then cloud-centric operations, paying far too little attention to unintended data security consequences. LW: You discuss password management and MFA; how big a bang for the buck is adopting best practices in these areas?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Definition, Threats & Protections Public Internet Threats If your enterprise network is connected to the public internet, every single threat on the internet can render your business vulnerable too. These threaten enterprise networks because malicious traffic from the internet can travel between networks.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

We still relied on flip phones, and broadband internet was becoming more accessible for people worldwide. Initial NCSAM efforts included urging people connected to the internet to update their antivirus software regularly. Here are some basic tips that will help your business do just that: •Install Firewalls and Virus Protection.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 1, 2022

ISP customer premise equipment (CPE) often uses this web server, and ISP subscribers will typically get these routers in loan for telephony and Internet access. The SSID and plaintext password of the 2G and 5G Wi-Fi networks broadcast by the device. Various system and firewall logs. Path traversal. Affected devices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

All businesses online and brick-and-mortar must have a cyber security plan in place because it is crucial for keeping your user data including passwords, and credit card numbers, secure and protected. . Some key points in a cyber security plan that you must consider are as follows: Strong passwords . Firewalls .

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 22, 2024

The hacker was able to infiltrate the water treatment plant because its computers were running on an outdated operating system, shared the same password for remote access and were connected to the internet without a firewall. Deadly exposure Securing critical infrastructure is crucial for the safety and comfort of citizens.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Last week, the Russian Internet giant Yandex has been targeting by the largest DDoS attack in the history of Runet, the Russian Internet designed to be independent of the world wide web and ensure the resilience of the country to an internet shutdown. If somebody got your password in 2018, just an upgrade will not help.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Related: How PKI could secure the Internet of Things If that sounds too complicated to grasp, take a look at the web address for the home page of this website. They need to be extremely careful about checking the authenticity of a site when providing personal information, passwords or payment information.” I’ll keep watch.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Budding cybercriminals now only need a rudimentary understanding of cybersecurity, access to the internet, and a few dollars in their pocket to initiate an attack. usernames and passwords) from individuals or companies. However, Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) offerings have essentially democratized cybercrime.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

Most of us connect our mobile devices to a Wi-Fi router for internet access, but this connection can leave our network and data vulnerable to cyber threats. The protocol protects your incoming and outgoing internet traffic and makes it difficult for cyber criminals to intercept your data or hack your device.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

A lot of people are thinking about the security of their home network right now, and as one of the project leaders on the OWASP Internet of Things Security Project , I wanted to provide three levels of security you can do at home. There are security/hacker types that maintain massive repositories of passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs). Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

“It is recommended that your QNAP NAS stay behind your router and firewall without a public IP address. ” The vendor also recommends enabling the VPN server function on the user router to access QNAP NAS from the Internet. ” reads the advisory published by QNAP. Do not let your QNAP NAS obtain a public IP address.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 19, 2021

So the MacBook maker wants to nip such feelings from its users and is devising a fix that will act as a firewall against attacks related to the spread and installation of Pegasus malware. Till then the iPhone owners are requested to avoid using unknown Wi-Fi networks for accessing internet on their devices.

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