SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

We conducted an analysis of the IoT threat landscape for 2023, as well as the products and services offered on the dark web related to hacking connected devices. Attack vectors There are two main IoT infection routes: brute-forcing weak passwords and exploiting vulnerabilities in network services.

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Security Affairs

JULY 13, 2023

SonicWall fixed multiple critical vulnerabilities impacting its GMS firewall management and Analytics management and reporting engine. SonicWall addressed multiple critical vulnerabilities in its Global Management System (GMS) firewall management and Analytics network management and reporting engine. R7 and before ● Analytics 2.5.2

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 24, 2023

Cisco is aware of reports that Akira ransomware threat actors have been targeting Cisco VPNs that are not configured for multi-factor authentication to infiltrate organizations, and we have observed instances where threat actors appear to be targeting organizations that do not configure multi-factor authentication for their VPN users.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 12, 2024

Take for example the vulnerability that has been added to the CISA catalog: CVE-2023-23752 was reported, and a fix was created in February 2023. Super User’s password. Secure accounts with two-factor authentication ( 2FA ). Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF). But here we are, active exploitation is upon us.

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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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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2023

August 12 , 2023 Ford Auto’s TI Wi-Fi Vulnerability The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand and become a threat to connected businesses. While the infotainment system is supposedly firewalled from steering, throttling, and braking, attached devices may not be fully secured against communication via Wi-Fi.

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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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SecureList

JULY 19, 2023

On March 14, 2023, Microsoft published a blogpost describing an Outlook Client Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVSS: 9.8 Perform offline cracking to extract the password. Below, we will highlight the key points and then focus on the initial use of this vulnerability by attackers before it became public.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2023

This means that Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies need to remediate these vulnerabilities by June 2, 2023. The Ruckus vulnerability is listed under CVE-2023-25717 , which indicates that Ruckus Wireless Access Point software contains a vulnerability in its web services component.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Citrix Bleed, officially identified as CVE-2023-4966, is a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability affecting NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway appliances. Exploiting this flaw allows threat actors to hijack legitimate user sessions, bypassing authentication protocols such as passwords and multi-factor authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

An old Microsoft Windows spooler flaw is added to the CISA KEV list, and the Cactus Ransomware gang currently pursues unfixed Qlik Sense servers with a vulnerability patched in September 2023. Broadcom Patches Brocade SANnav Flaw 19 Months After Discovery Type of vulnerability: Password storage. Attackers can easily exploit 10.0

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2023

Cloudflare’s bot management solution is integrated with its Content Delivery Network (CDN) and web application firewall , which allows for more comprehensive protection against bot attacks. The company also offers a range of additional cybersecurity solutions, including DDoS protection, web application firewalls, and DNS services.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2023

The attackers were able to send funds from hot wallets and download user names and password hashes. The hackers were also able to turn off the two-factor authentication (2FA). On March 17-18th, 2023, GENERAL BYTES experienced a security incident. “Please keep your CAS behind a firewall and VPN. and 20230120.44.”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In April 2023, FortiGuard Labs researchers observed a hacking campaign targeting Cacti ( CVE-2022-46169 ) and Realtek ( CVE-2021-35394 ) vulnerabilities to spread ShellBot and Moobot malware. The operation reversibly modified the routers’ firewall rules to block remote management access to the devices. ” continues the report.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

Authentication: Ensures that users or entities are verified and granted appropriate access based on their identity. It involves verifying credentials such as usernames and passwords, before granting access to applications. The tougher to steal, the better.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The report includes IOCs and TTPs identified through investigations as recently as September 2023. The Rhysida ransomware group has been active since May 2023, according to the gang’s Tor leak site, at least 62 companies are victims of the operation. VPNs, RDPs) to gain initial access to the target network and maintain persistence.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 17, 2023

Ransomware – Stop’em Before They Wreak Havoc madhav Thu, 05/18/2023 - 06:03 Cybercriminals have been making a run on your data with ransomware attacks over the last decade in increasing frequency. It supports integrations with multiple authentication providers including Thales’ SafeNet Trusted Access , Okta and Keycloak.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

In 2023, an astonishing 50 per cent of companies in the UK reported experiencing some form of cybersecurity breach or attack. These sessions should cover critical topics like phishing, which tricks you into giving out sensitive information, and password security to protect your data.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 19, 2024

Frequent Ransomware Target QNAP Discloses 3 Vulnerabilities Type of vulnerability: Improper authentication, injection vulnerability, SQL injection (SQLi). The other two vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-21900 and CVE-2024-21901, only merit medium ratings because they require authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Cymulate ran 3,107 assessments across 340 organizations recently to see if security controls were adequate against the Clop (sometimes called “Cl0p” with a zero) ransomware group’s exploitation of a MOVEit software vulnerability ( CVE-2023-34362 ). Memorial Day holiday. VPNs, VDIs).

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 21, 2023

Many organizations struggle with authentication processes that frustrate and burden users to the point that they see security as nothing but a point of friction. Here, we explore how Cisco Duo’s risk-based authentication can decrease false positives, accelerate frictionless trusted access, and help you assess risk at the point of login.

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SecureList

APRIL 22, 2024

Data for connecting the remote client to the server and its authentication details are added to the configuration file: AccountName Hostname ha.bbmouseme[.]com FRP is a fast reverse proxy written in Go that allows access from the Internet to a local server located behind a NAT or firewall.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In order to emphasize its enhanced functionalities, like establishing device trust, Duo has made the decision to rebrand it as Duo Desktop, effective November 2023. Furthermore, Duo Desktop employs anti-spoof measures that sign all payloads originating from the application to ensure authenticity.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In fact, by 2023, the number of internet users is set to increase by 275% , creating more targets for online banking fraudsters. The most secure password you can create will be at least ten characters long, containing a minimum of one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number, and one symbol.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

According to Verizon's 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), a whopping 74% of breaches involve a human element, which is exactly what phishing aims to exploit. Speaking of which, security analysts from KnowBe4 have recently shared their findings regarding the top phishing schemes of Q2 2023.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Controls can be anything from good password hygiene to web application firewalls and internal network segmentation, a layered approach that reduces risk at each step. Storing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or social security numbers in cookies is discouraged due to the potential risk of exposure.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 21, 2021

Fueled by COVID-19 lockdowns, gaming platforms have grown user numbers almost 40% over the last year, with the overall industry now worth more than $159 billion , and expected to surpass $200 billion by 2023. The info included names, email addresses, login IDs, hashed and salted passwords and phone numbers.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 30, 2021

billion networked devices by 2023. Use strong authentication and authorization. Use short-lived access tokens, proper password storage, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and always authenticate your apps. This interaction happens more than you think and is most often free. Maps to API1-API10. Maps to API7.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Countermeasures: To prevent drone signal hijacking, drone manufacturers and operators can implement encryption and authentication mechanisms for RF communication. Weak Passwords: Insecure or easily guessable passwords used to access RF devices can compromise security. Ensuring the security of OTA upgrades is crucial.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 28, 2023

XDR (eXtended Detection and Response) Integrations At Black Hat USA 2023, Cisco Secure was the official Mobile Device Management, DNS (Domain Name Service) and Malware Analysis Provider. We appreciate alphaMountain.ai , Pulsedive and Recorded Future donating full licenses to the Black Hat USA 2023 NOC. Hunter summer camp is back.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Introduction Ivanti, an IT management and security company, has issued a warning about multiple zero-day vulnerabilities in its VPN products exploited by Chinese state-backed hackers since December 2023. Recommendations For CVE-2023-46805 and CVE-2023-21887 Apply the patch: Ivanti released a patch to address the initial two vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. Most network security vendors focus on providing hardware and software solutions to deliver technical controls that use applications to authorize, authenticate, facilitate, protect, and monitor networking traffic.

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SecureList

MAY 7, 2024

In 2021 and 2022, the share of critical vulnerabilities among the total number was comparable, but it increased during the periods from 2019 through 2021 and from 2022 through 2023. The year 2023 was notable for a record number of critical vulnerabilities discovered in software.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. Encryption protocols can also verify the authenticity of sources and prevent a sender from denying they were the origin of a transmission.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Fundamentals of API Security API security includes a range of tactics such as strict authentication and authorization methods, data encryption technologies, and strong access controls. Prevention: Implement appropriate API access restrictions and authentication. How OAuth Works OAuth is primarily focused on authorization.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2024

April 13, 2024 Delinea Secret Server Patched After Researcher’s Public Disclosure Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass. The fix: Ideally, apply patches to exposed and vulnerable Palo Alto firewalls configured with GlobalProtect Gateway or GlobalProtect portal.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. 2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines.

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