Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Below are recommended mitigations included in the alert: Review domain controllers, servers, workstations, and active directories for new or unrecognized user accounts. Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

across all network devices to streamline audits and reporting Integrates via RESTful API with security information and event management (SIEM) solutions Customizable risk policy based on the mode of access (wired, VPN), location, requested network device, etc. per device per year for each additional 30 (RADIUS+) to 45 (ZTNA) days.

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Hot for Security

MAY 4, 2021

In other words, successful exploitation of either bug may enable a bad actor to run malware on unpatched iDevices and steal data (including passwords or financial information), impersonate the user by performing account takeover, etc. How to patch now.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Threats range from severe weaknesses in Ivanti’s VPN appliances to zero-day exploits in popular software such as Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS and Telegram’s Windows client. You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Lock down Remote Desktop Protocols (RDP) Educate end users Install reputable cybersecurity software Set up a strong backup and disaster recovery plan. Strategies for individuals.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Use the 3-2-1 backup rule. Periodically, at least once a quarter, review the security settings of your social media accounts and the apps linked to them. Be vigilant about duplicate accounts of people you know. When configuring your home network, utilize a standard/regular user account with restricted access.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 10, 2022

Observed since: September 2019 Ransomware note: Restore-My-Files.txt Ransomware extension: lockbit Kill Chain: Brute force attack on a web server containing an outdated VPN service > LockBit Sample hash: 9feed0c7fa8c1d32390e1c168051267df61f11b048ec62aa5b8e66f60e8083af. Use double authentication when logging into accounts or services.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts, and avoid reusing passwords for different accounts. . Regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts, and avoid reusing passwords for different accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Disabling default accounts and changing passwords improve security, as does requiring strong passwords for administrator accounts. Once tested, the firewall is ready for production, with a backup configuration safely preserved. Create administrative accounts with read-only access to logs for auditing.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

You need to have a reasonable level of trust in the devices connecting to any network, so any policies you can set to require things like antivirus , updated operating systems and VPNs will protect both the network and its users. Limiting use of a device’s administrator account where possible for greater personal device security.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

“According to open-source reporting, DarkSide actors have previously been observed gaining initial access through phishing and exploiting remotely accessible accounts and systems and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (Phishing [ T1566] , Exploit Public-Facing Application [ T1190 ], External Remote Services [ T1133 ]).[

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Don’t re-use passwords: Yes, keeping track of passwords for all of your accounts can be a chore, but using the same password means that one breached account can be used to others that use the same user credentials. Do your homework and find a VPN service with a solid reputation for their privacy, security, and data retention policies.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

You have the disaster recovery (DR) site, backups, and storage area network (SAN) snapshots. As you try each one, that pit in your stomach grows as you experience the worst feeling in IT: the realization you have no backup for recovery. Your backups, the backup server, and all the backup storage — all encrypted by ransomware.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Do antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools stop ransomware? Only about 20% of the ransomware tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) used by ransomware attackers are identified out-of-the-box by antivirus (AV), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and security information and event management (SIEM) tools.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Recent research by Positive Technologies looked at the cyber threat landscape during Q2 2021 and found that ransomware attacks reached “stratospheric” levels, accounting for 69% of all malware attacks, a huge jump from 39% in Q2 2020. Detect compromised accounts, insider threats, and malware. Best Ransomware Removal Tools.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Security Antivirus – software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats, alert you, and neutralize malicious code. Backup – a copy of physical or virtual data so in case they are being deleted or lost user could easily recover it. It can be a password, a fingerprint, a face scan.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

It is usually combined with endpoint protection platforms, called EPP , which are something like enterprise-class antivirus tools. CrowdStrike Falcon Prevent combines antivirus with other prevention technologies such as EDR (Falcon Insight) for endpoint visibility and Falcon Discover to identify and eliminate malicious activity.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Together these practices — which include multi-factor authentication (MFA), restricting administrative privileges and daily backups — provide a clear framework for businesses anywhere that are looking to improve their foundational security footing , as we’ve previously noted on the Duo Blog.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 19, 2023

Hive Ransomware Attack Methodology Initial Access Techniques: Using single-factor logins via RDP, VPN, and other remote network connection protocols, Hive actors can access the victim’s networks. Impair Defenses – Hive will seek to terminate all processes related to backups, antivirus/anti-spyware, and file copying.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Ransomware woes doubled by reinfection after improper remediation In November 2022, a small trades contractor in Alberta, Canada, received an alert for an elevated account running unauthorized commands and dumping credentials. Some artifacts are detected and quarantined by antivirus software, but the malware is still active on some level.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

Most have a handful of built-in security capabilities to offer foundational network security, including Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) virtual private networks ( VPN ), stateful firewalls , and essential threat detection and response. The traffic is then decrypted and inspected using antivirus scanning and web filtering.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

AES encryption can be commonly found in communication protocols, virtual private network (VPN) encryption, full-disk encryption, and Wi-Fi transmission protocols. For example, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires security features such as encryption to protect patients’ health information.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

The leaked chats show that the Conti group — which fluctuated in size from 65 to more than 100 employees — budgeted several thousand dollars each month to pay for a slew of security and antivirus tools. The Trickbotleaks Twitter account was suspended less than 24 hours later. This is not a large organization.

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