SecureWorld News

JUNE 8, 2021

According to Webster's Dictionary, the legal definition of a clear and present danger is a risk or threat to safety or other public interests that is serious and imminent. For example, an employee using the same password for multiple accounts. An outdated VPN account that had its password leaked on the dark web.

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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 Boulevard

JULY 19, 2023

Symptoms of security fatigue To combat security fatigue, you must understand how it presents itself – in yourself and your employees. MFA prompt bombing complacency Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a common cybersecurity measure taken by companies, but it can also reveal a security fatigue issue.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

A few specific reasons to move to the Duo Universal Prompt The Universal Prompt is Duo's latest authentication interface that enables easier, and more secure authentication for users. Improved User Experience – The Universal Prompt is a major redesign with new styling and a workflow-based authentication experience.

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NopSec

JUNE 30, 2023

Leading this month’s advisories we have a duo of pre-auth RCE vulnerabilities that impact Fortinet’s Fortigate SSL VPN and VMWare’s VRealize Network Insight. It’s not a pre-auth vuln, but it does enable admin authentication bypass, so it’s apples-to-apples from the attackers perspective. In a surprise (sad?) Patch your product ASAP!

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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

However, the same report shows that the human element accounted for 74% of data breaches. The attacker can use a URL shortening service to further obscure it, making it hard for the victim to verify the link in the tiny box that is presented when scanned. This suggests that patching and secure development practices are working.

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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. This short guide presents some quick measures you can take to protect your privacy and keep your personal info safe. Ideally, your online accounts should be equipped with two-step factor authentication.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 2, 2021

I use the present tense on purpose as these attacks are almost certainly still ongoing. Password spraying involves using a limited list of credentials against a large number of accounts, a brute-force tactic that’s useful if you don’t really care which accounts you take over. Mitigation and detection. Windows NT 10.0;

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

While the digital landscape offers unprecedented convenience and connectivity, it also presents many risks. Be Mindful of Your Online Accounts Your online accounts are key access points to your digital identity. Begin by cleaning up old accounts. It’s essential to adopt a proactive approach to safeguarding them.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Retailers must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), which mandates the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) to help protect customers from data breaches. CSOonline.com reports that 94% of malware is delivered via email, and phishing attacks account for more than 80% of security incidents.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

According to an Analysis Report (AR20-268A) from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), this new normal work environment has put federal agencies at risk of falling victim to cyber-attacks that exploit their use of Microsoft Office 365 (O365) and misuse their VPN remote access services.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This is why the holidays present a perfect storm of factors that make individuals more susceptible to identity theft. Be aware of the risks that come with providing personal information online, check your bank account regularly, and ensure your online transactions are secure. Travel Traveling is an exciting part of the holiday season.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 15, 2021

As companies interact more digitally with customers and end-users, their attack surface increases, presenting more opportunities for would-be attackers. ” For some environments, this can unfold as easily as a compromised username and password being used to infiltrate a virtual private network (VPN) to access network resources.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Invest in a strong VPN. A VPN can provide access to a remote company server, as well as other systems, tools, and software. But while VPNs can be extremely useful for businesses, they can also present issues if they are not managed effectively. Test your own system.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 6, 2023

There are, at minimum, two schemes that need to be reviewed, but consider if you have more from this potential, and probably incomplete, list: Cloud service master account management AWS (Amazon Web Services), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud Architecture (OCA), Name Service Registrars (E.g., PCI DSS v4.0

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 8, 2021

According to Webster's Dictionary, the legal definition of a clear and present danger is a risk or threat to safety or other public interests that is serious and imminent. For example, an employee using the same password for multiple accounts. Justice Department warning about ransomware threats. No organization is immune.

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SC Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

Zero Trust requires that all users are authenticated, authorized, and continuously assessed for risk to access corporate applications and data. Legacy VPN, and related technologies, aren’t just slow, they’re characteristic of technologies that rely on implicit trust. Cerillium CreativeCommons CC BY 2.0.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

To prevent unwanted access and protect data in transit, wireless connections must be secured with strong authentication procedures, encryption protocols, access control rules, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other security measures. As a result, wireless networks are prone to eavesdropping, illegal access and theft.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

At present, the OneLogin survey also revealed that as many as 26% of respondents are sharing their work computer with others and 23% have admitted to downloading personal applications. For instance, employees should be encouraged to create independent user accounts for family members and friends, where access to work files is restricted.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The prospect of new products, audiences, territories, and competition presents an abundance of opportunities for businesses to thrive, but it is not all sunshine and rainbows. If you can mandate strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for systems and data, you'll work wonders in preserving valuable data in transit.

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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. It is the attack vector that matters.

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McAfee

JANUARY 28, 2020

While the cloud presents a wealth of opportunity for increased productivity, connectivity and convenience, it also requires a new set of considerations for ensuring safe use. Don’t use public Wi-Fi hotspots without using a VPN for encryption. Enable multi-factor authentication. Don’t share accounts with friends and family.

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NopSec

APRIL 3, 2024

The application behavior varies depending on the authentication status of the attacker. An unauthenticated user can only read the first three (3) lines of a file, however authenticated users can read the entire file system. Fortinet FortiGate SSL VPN RCE CVE-2024-21762 I think SSL VPN RCE may be my favorite combination of acronyms.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 13, 2022

For IT professionals and facility administrators, it is a term that governs the common features, technology, consumables, and security present in an office environment. Dynamic authentication and authorization are strictly enforced before granting access to any resource. COE stands for Common Office Environment.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Passwords are the most common authentication tool used by enterprises, yet they are notoriously insecure and easily hackable. Recently, hackers leaked 87,000 Fortinet VPN passwords , mostly from companies who hadn’t yet patched a two-year-old vulnerability. Jump to: What is multi-factor authentication? MFA can be hacked.

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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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Fox IT

JANUARY 12, 2021

After obtaining a valid account, they use this account to access the victim’s VPN, Citrix or another remote service that allows access to the network of the victim. Information regarding these remotes services is taken from the mailbox, cloud drive, or other cloud resources accessible by the compromised account.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

That includes setting up a VPN through which remote employees can access work assets. One of the most common ways by which malicious actors perpetrate account takeover (ATO) fraud is via password brute forcing attacks. Implement Multi-Factor Authentication. Proper Cyber Hygiene for Employees and Security Teams.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You probably use the deep web all the time — examples may include bank accounts, your email, and login-restricted content such as news or streaming entertainment. 2015 – Present Following the demise of Silk Road, many other illegal dark marketplaces popped up to take its place. Consider using a VPN to maintain greater anonymity.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

But it also presents an opportunity for scammers to exploit. These emails may appear to be from legitimate retailers, offering enticing deals or requesting account verification. While these products may look authentic, they are often ploys designed to trick you into revealing your payment information.

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NopSec

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway devices provide load balancing, traffic management, and VPN services for enterprise networks. This basically results in authentication bypass. Apache ActiveMQ RCE CVE-2023-46604 Apache recently released a patch to address a critical vulnerability present in ActiveMQ. I love this exploit chain.

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Connect to a secure network and use a company-issued Virtual Private Network (VPN). A human firewall is made up of the defenses the target presents to the attacker during a request for information. Furthermore, secure your online accounts with long, unique passphrases and a multi-factor authentication system (MFA) wherever applicable.

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Cytelligence

JULY 28, 2020

A Virtual Private Network ( VPN) is a remote access tool used by most organization s to allow employees, vendors/partners and other stakeholders access to their company’s corporate networks and resources. When configured and deployed correctly, a VPN can help ensure that access is secure.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

You need to account for that with technology. This PC when connected, even via VPN, to the corporate network, could be a source of infection by sending malware onto the network and premises. It’s also very important to keep in mind that your average user doesn’t know a lot about computer security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 13, 2022

If a vulnerability can be exploited remotely, it get a higher score than a vulnerability that can only be exploited when physically present. If high-level authentication is required, it will receive a low score compared to no authentication at all. For example, an old web server may have a high-scoring vulnerability.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The global impact of the Fortinet 50.000 VPN leak posted online, with many countries impacted, including Portugal. A compilation of one-line exploit tracked as CVE-2018-13379 and that could be used to steal VPN credentials from nearly 50.000 Fortinet VPN devices has posted online. Geomap of impacted countries. Impact this leak.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Recent years presented a torrent of research showing how vulnerable RDP systems are for organizations not taking additional cybersecurity precautions. RDP intrusions are typically the result of two attacker methods: brute force authentication attempts or a meddler-in-the-middle (MITM) attack. Reconnaissance. Calling into Robinhood.

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