Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Claroty researchers devised a technique for bypassing the web application firewalls (WAF) of several vendors. Researchers at industrial and IoT cybersecurity firm Claroty devised an attack technique for bypassing the web application firewalls (WAF) of several industry-leading vendors. the report concludes. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2021

of Zyxel USG devices contains an undocumented account (zyfwp) with an unchangeable password. The password for this account can be found in cleartext in the firmware.” Impacted devices include Unified Security Gateway (USG), ATP, USG FLEX and VPN firewalls products. “Firmware version 4.60 Patch1 in Dec. Patch1 in Dec.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 12, 2021

Overview A SQL-injection vulnerability was discovered in the WordPress plugin called “Spam protection, AntiSpam, FireWall by CleanTalk” could expose user emails, passwords, credit-card data and other sensitive information to an unauthenticated attacker. A full disclosure of the vulnerability was completed on March 5th, 2021.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2020

Hackers attempted to exploit a zero-day flaw in the Sophos XG firewall to distribute ransomware to Windows machines, but the attack was blocked. It was designed to download payloads intended to exfiltrate XG Firewall-resident data. Passwords associated with external authentication systems such as AD or LDAP are unaffected.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Credential stuffing is the automated injection of stolen username and password pairs in to website login forms, in order to fraudulently gain access to user accounts. Besides listening to us telling you that you should not reuse passwords across multiple platforms, there are some other thing you can do. Start using a password manager.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2023

The continued existence of World Password Day is a tell that something has gone badly wrong in cybersecurity. And make no mistake, password authentication is critical technology. The existence of World Password Day is a symptom of two problems. The existence of World Password Day is a symptom of two problems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 6, 2021

If anyone wants their online activity to be secure and private, password usage helps them in doing so; as it blocks unauthorized access to a service and access to personal information. Its website security plans offer SSL Certification that arrives with Web Application Firewall(WAF) protection.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

In late October, this author received a tip from Wisconsin-based security firm Hold Security that a file containing a staggering number of internal usernames and passwords for Orvis had been posted to Pastebin. Multiple firewall products. Microsoft Active Directory accounts and passwords. 4, and the second Oct. Linux servers.

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The Hacker News

MAY 27, 2024

The transition to the cloud, poor password hygiene and the evolution in webpage technologies have all enabled the rise in phishing attacks. But despite sincere efforts by security stakeholders to mitigate them - through email protection, firewall rules and employee education - phishing attacks are still a very risky attack vector.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2023

Introduction Every firewall in the market is vulnerable to hacking, despite what certain security providers may assert. Threat actors can still defeat a firewall’s security measures by employing a number of strategies.As Threat actors can still defeat a firewall’s security measures by employing a number of strategies.As

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2019

A vulnerability in Sophos Cyberoam firewalls could be exploited by an attacker to gain access to a target’s internal network without authentication. Sophos addressed a vulnerability in its Cyberoam firewalls that could be exploited by an attacker to gain access to a company’s internal network without providing a password.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 31, 2023

Best practices for securing your Mac against potential hacks and security vulnerabilities include enabling the firewall, using strong passwords and encryption, and enabling Lockdown Mode. The post 8 best practices for securing your Mac from hackers in 2023 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

Our documentary, “ The Life and Death of Passwords ,” explores with industry experts the history of passwords, why passwords have become less effective over time, and how trust is established in a passwordless future. Spacebar changes the whole paradigm because instead of writing a password, you can write a passphrase.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

alerted customers to the incident, disabling security questions and forcing them to take a mulligan on their passwords—requiring a reset of passwords for all accounts. and action required in relation to your account password with our Callaway, Odyssey, Ogio, and/or Callaway Golf Preowned sites.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 24, 2023

As the frequency of data breaches surges, it becomes increasingly imperative to guarantee the security and adequate encryption of passwords. In this article, I will provide an overview of password encryption, explaining its essence and modus operandi. What is password encryption? Why is password encryption necessary?

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Seems like every few months another blogger or security maven laments the passing of the password, a security tool that has outlived its usefulness and should now be replaced with something more of the times, more effective, more secure. And while the password might be on life-support, it’s not quite gone. That’s right.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

And because of our high propensity to forgo changing default passwords that came with the smart devices we buy, we’re essentially putting ourselves—our homes and our family’s data and privacy—at the forefront of online attacks without us knowing. but not vehicles, smart meters, smart medical devices, laptops, and desktop computers.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 19, 2020

Ensure remote workers are more secure by following these five tips: Change the Default Password: Routers should have the manufacturer default password updated the moment it’s turned on and connected. Use a Strong and Unique Password: Discourage employees from reusing passwords that are linked to other accounts.

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The Hacker News

APRIL 10, 2024

We all know passwords and firewalls are important, but what about the invisible threats lurking beneath the surface of your systems? Identity Threat Exposures (ITEs) are like secret tunnels for hackers – they make your security way more vulnerable than you think.

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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.". Manual Upgrades of Passwordstate are not compromised.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2024

A critical vulnerability in WordPress miniOrange’s Malware Scanner and Web Application Firewall plugins can allow site takeover. The researchers at the Wordfence Threat Intelligence team also identified the same vulnerability in miniOrange’s Web Application Firewall plugin that has more than 300+ active installations.

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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 Affairs

MAY 28, 2024

Use strong passwords : Ensure all accounts, including admin, sFTP, and database credentials, have strong and unique passwords. Implement a firewall : Use a web application firewall to block malicious bots, virtually patch known vulnerabilities, and filter harmful traffic. Avoid unnecessary third-party scripts.

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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 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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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This week an unpatched vulnerability in WordPress was disclosed by security researcher Dawid Golunski that could potentially allow an attacker to reset admin passwords. To be clear the password reset email is not directly sent to the attacker. This vulnerability impacts most versions of WordPress, including the current release 4.7.4.

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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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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Autodiscover works for client applications that are inside or outside firewalls and in resource forest and multiple forest scenarios” Which boils down to a feature of Exchange email servers that allows email clients to automatically discover email servers, provide credentials, and then receive proper configurations. Stay safe, everyone!

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Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The Cisco Secure Technical Alliance supports the open ecosystem and AWS is a valued technology alliance partner, with integrations across the Cisco Secure portfolio, including SecureX, Secure Firewall, Secure Cloud Analytics, Duo, Umbrella, Web Security Appliance, Secure Workload, Secure Endpoint, Identity Services Engine, and more.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Antivirus Software WiFi 6 Routers Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Email Security Software Web Application Firewall Bot Management Software. Password Managers. A password manager improves internet security by helping users create diverse, secure passwords for each account they own. Antivirus Software.

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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) Password leaks are commonplace. Employees often reuse passwords between other services and accounts.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Password Hash Cracking, User Cloning, and User Impersonation: Three Risks Every SAP Customer Should Know. Password Hash Values in SAP. The passwords of all SAP users are stored encrypted as hash values in transparent tables on the database. USRPWDHISTORY: Contains the password history of every user. These tables are: .

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 22, 2022

You could find yourself unable to access important information, passwords, and others. An example of this is entering your email password, inputting the code sent to your phone, and finally using fingerprint verification. #4 5 Make use of windows firewall. 5 Make use of windows firewall. 6 Use strong spam filters.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2022

Vulnerabilities in WatchGuard firewalls and Microsoft Windows and Windows Server need to be patched and fixed immediately, security organizations said in alerts this week. WatchGuard estimated that only a limited number (around 1%) of firewall appliances were affected, though. Update passwords regularly.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2020

Here are a few things you can do to protect your privacy while working and schooling from home: Update default passwords : Many webcams come with a default login and password, typically something like admin / admin.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2024

Change passwords Since pinpointing the exact password an attacker used to break into your site is pretty much a shot in the dark, it is best to reset all your passwords. Ensure all admin and standard user accounts have new passwords. So, instead of panicking, relax and focus on fixing your hacked WordPress site.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

All inter-VLAN traffic should go through a firewall. This process goes against typical plans for most network administrators, who use firewalls at the network’s edge (Figure 1 ) and a fast switch on the LAN to route inter-VLAN traffic. The problem is this: firewalls big enough to handle this traffic and speed are expensive.

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