Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

They might even lock you out of your own accounts by resetting your passwords. Avoid entering any data if you see a warning message about a site’s authenticity. Also, consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to encrypt your data and make it unreadable to hackers.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2023

through 4.73, VPN series firmware versions 4.60 The company also fixed a high-severity post-authentication command injection issue ( CVE-2023-27991 , CVSS score: 8.8) through 5.35, USG20(W)-VPN firmware versions 4.16 through 5.35, and VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.35, USG20(W)-VPN firmware versions 4.16

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Hot for Security

JUNE 22, 2021

Don’t cut your vacation short by neglecting to secure your devices and personal data, and save yourself the headache of losing access to your accounts or finances. Update passwords for all online accounts to protect against any potential credential stuffing attacks. Before departure.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Media coverage understandably focused on GoDaddy’s admission that it suffered three different cyberattacks over as many years at the hands of the same hacking group. “This guy had access to the notes, and knew the number to call,” to make changes to the account, the CEO of Escrow.com told KrebsOnSecurity.

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Security Affairs

JULY 27, 2023

The team discovered that the DepositFiles config file contained highly sensitive information such as credentials for multiple databases, email credentials, and payment system credentials, as well as credentials for social media accounts. researchers said. These emails could be infected by malware or ransomware,” researchers said.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The remote developer’s PC was reportedly compromised via a remote code execution vulnerability in a third-party media player, which was exploited to deploy a keylogger. After this, the attacker was able to wait until the employee entered their master password and authenticated themselves with multi-factor authentication.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 29, 2021

You probably don’t recall creating an account on the Verifications.io platform or River City Media. Email verifiers are online services that allow marketers and salespeople to verify that the email address you used to create an account, sign up for a newsletter or make an order on their website is real and valid.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 19, 2020

In January 2019, dozens of media outlets raised the alarm about a new “megabreach” involving the release of some 773 million stolen usernames and passwords that was breathlessly labeled “the largest collection of stolen data in history.” For more on this dynamic, please see The Value of a Hacked Email Account.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Strong Password Practices It is crucial to use complex and unique passwords for all accounts, military and personal. Two-Factor Authentication Two-factor authentication , also known as 2FA, is a security process that requires two different methods of identity verification. This can be used for online accounts and systems.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Use a virtual private network, also known as a VPN , to encrypt your online communications and help protect against hackers. Monitor Financial Accounts Regularly review your bank and credit card statements for suspicious activity. Use Two-Factor Authentication Enable two-factor authentication for your online accounts.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 23, 2021

The company was targeted with a coordinated attack on its internal systems, threat actors exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in their VPN solutions, such as NetExtender VPN client version 10.x Below the list of affected products shared by THN: NetExtender VPN client version 10.x x and Secure Mobile Access ( SMA ).

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2023

The threat actors allegedly obtained access to Ukraine’s public networks by using compromised VPN credentials. ” CERT-UA urges Ukrainian critical organizations using multi-factor authentication for VPN accounts, network segmentation and filtering of incoming, outgoing and inter-segment information flows.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 20, 2022

Such scams may arrive via email, SMS, or social media. Make sure you lock your accounts behind two-factor authentication (2FA). Refrain from posting on social media about your vacation. Feel free to use a VPN. But if you still can’t shake the feeling of being “exposed,” use a VPN you trust.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

Over the past year, the firm noted a substantial increase in the number of initial access listings for sale on the dark web in 2020, particularly those for VPN access which “flourished off the back of increased remote working trends.” . VPNs are also relatively cheap compared to other popular forms of access.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2023

“With this level of detail, impersonating network or internal hosts would be far simpler for an attacker, especially since the devices often contain VPN credentials or other easily cracked authentication tokens.” ” concludes the report.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 22, 2021

Don’t cut your vacation short by neglecting to secure your devices and personal data, and save yourself the headache of losing access to your accounts or finances. Update passwords for all online accounts to protect against any potential credential stuffing attacks. Before departure.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2020

The campaign is worrisome due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that caused the spike in the number of employees working from home and the increase in the use of corporate VPN and elimination of in-person verification. Restrict VPN access hours, where applicable, to mitigate access outside of allowed times.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Use Strong Passwords & Two-Factor Authentication. With the multitude of online shops now asking you to create an account for placing an order or creating a wishlist, it might seem very convenient to reuse passwords. Make sure that passwords for e-mail, banking, social media and shopping accounts are all different.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Cybercriminals continued targeting gamers’ accounts filled with valuable in-game items or giving access to games on several devices, and often used in-game currency to lure victims to participate in their scams. As a result, demand for VPN solutions is expected to see a significant rise globally in the upcoming year.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 21, 2021

This means companies have to be proactive and instill the right habits, which often means resisting the bad habits that lead to millions of successful cyberattacks every year – from the use of generic and easy-to-crack account credentials to the willingness to click on suspicious links and attachments in emails from untrusted sources.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Credit cards offer markedly better fraud protections than debit cards , which connect directly to your bank account. Virtual credit cards similarly allow online shoppers to mask their financial accounts. Many financial institutions offer free transaction alerts that notify you when charges hit your account. Save your receipts.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

It describes the sum of your online activities, from social media interactions to website visits and online transactions. Be Mindful of Your Online Accounts Your online accounts are key access points to your digital identity. Begin by cleaning up old accounts. What Is a Digital Footprint?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A few simple changes to your devices and accounts can help discourage cyber criminals from trying to access your data. Giants like Facebook and Target have suffered breaches and password leaks, so it’s safe to say data from at least one of your online accounts could have been leaked. Most banks and social media offer this option now.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

Most security threats faced by regular users arrive via the Internet, whether it’s a malicious app or a rigged website , a scam delivered through the user’s social media channels, or a phishing scheme carried out via email or SMS. You can count on us to always be there to help you secure your online accounts, regardless of platform.

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SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

Targets include government and military, defense contractors, energy companies, higher education, logistics companies, law firms, media companies, political consultants or political parties, and think tanks,” the NSA said in an announcement. Adding multi-factor authentication will go a long way in remediating the threat.”.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Staying safe on social networks Prioritize safe communication habits on social media platforms. 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.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 21, 2021

They include a damaging bug that allows an unauthorized user to create administrative accounts on a network ( CVE-2021-20021 ) and two others that allow an already-authenticated attacker to read ( CVE-2021-20023 ) and upload ( CVE-2021-20022 ) files on the victim’s remote host. million SonicWall user groups.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

Social media accounts associated only with personal, non-business usage. is an electronic cyberattack that targets a user by email and falsely poses as an authentic entity to bait individuals into providing sensitive data, corporate passwords, clicks on a malicious web link, or execute malware. Social media.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Whether you’re looking for a smartphone, a laptop, a gaming device or something else, or even just signing up for an account online, you want to make sure your kids are protected. Keep your online accounts secure. And if your child uses the same password across multiple accounts, when one gets breached they are all vulnerable.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 19, 2023

Particularly in the workplace, staff can become overwhelmed with security warnings, IT alerts, cybersecurity policy documents, password change requests, or even media consumption of stories about data breaches at other companies. Once accepted, the attacker can gain unbridled access to user accounts.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 15, 2023

Knowing them, a threat actor could be able to hijack the session and therefore the account. The leak also included the JWT secret key, another type of token, which is usually used for authentication. If attackers had access to this key, they could create an admin account and have privileged access to a website.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 30, 2021

According to Privacy Shark, the VPN company who first reported on this incident , a seller called TomLiner showed them he was in possession of 700 million Linkedin user records. Note that account credentials and banking details don’t appear to be part of the proof. This suggests that the data was scraped rather than breached.

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Accounting for nearly a quarter of reported incidents in Australia, phishing is a broad category of social engineering with several variations. With Duo, the University team stood up integrations within days instead of the predicted weeks or months , protecting their apps and VPN. What is phishing?

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SecureList

JUNE 29, 2021

Four apps made it possible to find out a user’s real name and track down their social media accounts. Most of the apps that were analyzed ask users to provide a phone number for account verification when they sign up to send them an SMS message with a confirmation code. More than 1 million downloads from Google Play.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 15, 2022

According to The Record , the largest media conglomerate in Portugal, Impresa, was a target of the Lapsus$ ransomware over the New Year holiday break. It was the Expresso Twitter account that the hackers used to bait the organization to demonstrate their control over the company's IT infrastructure. Tue, 03/15/2022 - 17:20.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

To help avoid these online risks, it is highly recommended to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs are the baseline cybersecurity tool to safeguard internet-enabled devices and a home network. A VPN provides a secure internet connection, ensuring your browsing data is encrypted for maximum privacy and security.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

Over the past year, the firm noted a substantial increase in the number of initial access listings for sale on the dark web in 2020, particularly those for VPN access which “flourished off the back of increased remote working trends.”. Access to VPNs is also relatively cheap compared to other popular forms of access.

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