Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Phobos variants are usually distributed by the SmokeLoader , but in 8Base campaigns, it has the ransomware component embedded in its encrypted payloads. 8base” file extension for encrypted documents, a circumstance that suggested a possible link to the 8Base group or the use of the same code-base for their ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2021

Use web application and database firewalls. Your database server should be protected from database security threats by a firewall, which denies access to traffic by default. The firewall should also protect your database from initiating outbound connections unless there is a specific need to do so. Encrypt data and backups.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

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. Use antivirus software.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit the vulnerability to log in to a vulnerable device using the root account and execute arbitrary commands. The following vulnerabilities, discovered by the security researcher Pierre Barre , impact all versions up to 2.3.0 Brocade SANnav OVA before v2.3.1,

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2023

A critical authentication bypass flaw in miniOrange’s WordPress Social Login and Register plugin, can allow gaining access to any account on a site. “This is due to insufficient encryption on the user being supplied during a login validated through the plugin. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-2982 (CVSS Score : 9.8) is released.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The DNS protocol was designed for use within a firewall on a secure network, and by default will communicate in plain text. A modern computing environment includes branch offices, remote workers, and mobile devices that must reach DNS servers from outside the firewall.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

One flaw, which CISA warned has a high likelihood of exploit, is the dashboard’s use of hard-coded cryptographic keys that “significantly increases the possibility that encrypted data could be recovered” by an attacker. “If The dashboard also fails to encrypt data before writing it to a buffer, which could expose data to unauthorized actors.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Data Encryption Public cloud providers implement strong encryption mechanisms to protect data at rest, and users should enable encryption for data in transit as well. Data encryption in transit guarantees that information stays private while being sent across networks.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Make certain it is secure, encrypted and possibly even hidden. Make sure you have firewall security for your Internet connection. A firewall is different from security software, adding another layer of security that can prevent outside access to the data on your private network. Make sure your Wi-Fi networks are secure.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

UPnP is an insecure protocol, it uses network UDP multicasts, and doesn’t support encryption and authentication. “It is recommended that your QNAP NAS stay behind your router and firewall without a public IP address. Only use encrypted HTTPS or other types of secure connections (SSH, etc.).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

” The US CISA also reported that multiple APT groups were observed exploiting CVE-2022-42475 to establish a presence on the organization’s firewall device. Threat actors achieved root level access on the web server and created a local user account named ‘Azure’ with administrative privileges.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2024

This means not just updating your WordPress dashboard password but also changing your database, Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) setup, and hosting provider account credentials. Ensure all admin and standard user accounts have new passwords. Delete those accounts immediately if you discover any users who should not be there.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

Connecting to a fake hotspot may unknowingly give criminals access to your personal information, including passwords, bank account information, and other sensitive data. Use a VPN A VPN encrypts your traffic with military-grade encryption. A fake hotspot can be dangerous. A VPN also hides your IP address.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

Trigona is written in Delphi language, it encrypts files without distinguishing their extensions and appends the “._locked” _locked” extension to the filename of encrypted files. The attackers launch brute-force or dictionary attacks against the server in an attempt to guess account credentials. ” concludes the report.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2022

Implement multiple layers of next-generation firewalls throughout the network to restrict inbound traffic, restrict outbound traffic, and examine all internal activity between disparate network regions. Limit and encrypt VPNs. Change default passwords and remove unnecessary accounts. Group similar network systems.

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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) Employees often reuse passwords between other services and accounts.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The operation reversibly modified the routers’ firewall rules to block remote management access to the devices. APT28 group deployed Python scripts on compromised EdgeRouters to collect and validate stolen webmail account credentials. The US government operation blocked access to the routers by Russian cyberspies.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a standard security protocol that encrypts the connection between a web browser and a server. This only takes a few clicks, because an SSL certificate is a text file with encrypted data. Use data encryption. Data encryption is the key to keeping sensitive data private.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Small businesses have far less sophisticated and encrypted communications, making it possible to easily compromise their systems. . Secure passcodes are a mix of numbers, letters, and punctuation marks that increase the safety of all your internet accounts. Enact robust data security processes and firewalls.

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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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Malwarebytes

JUNE 27, 2022

Compromised administrator accounts were used to run several additional forms of loader malware. Here are some of the samples found by CISA during one investigation: SvcEdge.exe is a malicious Windows loader containing encrypted executable f7_dump_64.exe. odbccads.exe is a malicious Windows loader containing an encrypted executable.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

attempts to encrypt any data saved to any local or remote device but skips files associated with core system functions.” Prior to encryption, Lockbit affiliates primarily use the Stealbit application obtained directly from the Lockbit panel to exfiltrate specific file types.” ” reads the flash alert.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

Due to this specific way of processing, quantum computers can also break many of the current encryption algorithms used to protect data. Most likely his data is protected using current encryption algorithms and keys. It is safe, encrypted, and should take forever to decrypt.” This is why CISOs everywhere should be concerned.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 13, 2022

Firewalls should be implemented between any wireless networks and the organization’s internal network. Firewall configurations should be implemented to restrict connections between untrusted networks and any systems in the protected information environment to only what is necessary. Set cryptography controls and encryption.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 31, 2019

All the encryption , firewalls , cryptography, SCADA systems , and other IT security measures would be useless if that were to occur. Some of the countermeasures that can be considered are CCTV, alarms, firewalls, exterior lighting, fences, and locks. If risks are not properly assessed, providing security becomes tedious.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cyber criminals may damage, destroy, steal, encrypt, expose, or leak data as well as cause harm to a system. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 In May, cybersecurity researchers revealed that ransomware attacks are increasing their aggressive approach by destroying data instead of encrypting it.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2023

Ransomware Redefined: RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware attacks MAR-10445155-1.v1 v1 Truebot Activity Infects U.S.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 20, 2021

That being said, an increase in the remote workforce made it vital for companies to implement strong identity and access management, as well as encryption security controls. Sign up for a partner account of Data Protection on Demand. Data Firewall. Encryption. Encryption Key Management. Data security. Data Breach.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2022

Web Application and API protection (WAAP) , the next generation of Web Application Firewall (WAF) comes to the rescue. For example, Pelton, a fitness company exposed three million customer data due to a flawed API, which allows access to a private account without proper authentication. Demands Inspection of Encrypted Traffic?:

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Multiple firewall products. Microsoft Active Directory accounts and passwords. Encryption certificates. By all accounts, this was a comprehensive goof: The Orvis credentials file even contained the combination to a locked safe in the company’ server room. Based in Sunderland, VT. Data backup services. Netflow data.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2024

Further, although the hacker appears to have to use a tactic known as credential stuffing to access 23andMe’s customer accounts, it does pose wider questions to organisations, IT managers and security experts about the security measures that are used more generally to keep organisational and consumer data safe from threat actors?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 10, 2024

Ensure that multi-factor authentication (MFA) is enforced for all accounts with access to the CDE, especially those with privileged access. Here's what you should have on your radar: Network and Application-Level Security : Reassess and harden firewall configurations for optimal protection. is its flexibility. Embrace this opportunity!

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encryption, and monitoring systems are just a few of the tools and procedures used to maintain security. Secure Communication Channels: When sending sensitive data outside of the company network, use encrypted communication tools (such as secure email and messaging applications).

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 4, 2021

Use a corporate or personal Wi-Fi hotspot with strong authentication and encryption whenever possible, use HTTPS and a VPN when it isn’t. Wi-Fi and encryption. Even if a public Wi-Fi network requires a password, it might not encrypt traffic going over it. Please encrypt your traffic. Other interfaces.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Xplain hack impacted the Swiss cantonal police and Fedpol Zyxel published guidance for protecting devices from ongoing attacks Kimsuky APT poses as journalists and broadcast writers in its attacks New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware CISA adds Progress MOVEit Transfer zero-day to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

With a VPN like Surfshark to encrypt your online traffic and keep it protected against any security breach, your valuable data isn’t going to get compromised easily anytime soon. Firewalls . Install hardware firewalls for the maximum level of network security. . Protecting your data is very simple. Two-factor authentication .

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