McAfee

JULY 29, 2021

Architected for the cloud-first and remote-first deployments, MVISION Cloud Firewall secures access to applications and resources on the internet, accessed from every remote site and location, through a cloud-native service model. Wherever networks went, firewalls followed.

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Firewall Malware Threat Detection Engineering 72

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

That’s what happens when Google and other search engines blacklist a website. Blacklisting websites is how search engines protect browsers from malicious content. Google and other search engines send bots to scan websites and flag anything suspicious. Google and other search engines blacklist sites in order to protect web users.

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Engineering Small Business Malware Marketing 98

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Here are the top Twitter accounts to follow for the latest commentary, research, and much-needed humor in the ever-evolving information security space. Lots of accounts including Bezos, Elon Musk, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Mr Beast, and a ton more getting hacked for a bitcoin scheme. Eugene Kaspersky | @e_kaspersky.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 25, 2018

And they must account for employees, partners and customers using their smartphones to log in from Timbuktu. The concept of the firewall has changed,” Foust maintains. Now identity is the new firewall; identity is the boundary that must be protected. I’m convinced that Foust is right about identity being the new firewall.

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Let us start with the abbreviations that define the categories of information security products: WAF stands for Web Application Firewall , NGFW stands for Next Generation Firewall. NGFW (or Next Generation Firewall) is an evolution of traditional firewalls and serves to delimit access between network segments.

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Firewall Information Security Penetration Testing Banking 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

He is also looking for opportunities to collect additional access parameters (usernames and passwords), elevate privileges, or use already existing compromised accounts for unauthorized access to systems, applications, and data. Social engineering. Once approved, the user's request will be approved for their account.

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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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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Build a Human Firewall. Securing your work environment requires you to create what is referred to among security professionals as a human firewall. A human firewall is made up of the defenses the target presents to the attacker during a request for information. Use company-approved/vetted devices and applications.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The use of unmanaged and IoT devices in enterprises is growing exponentially, and will account for 55.7 Cisco uniquely integrates security and networking, for instance we recently integrated Cisco Secure Firewall to operate on Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switches. billion connected devices by the end of 2025.

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IoT Firewall Encryption Retail 108

SC Magazine

APRIL 22, 2021

About 10 or 11 years ago, when I came to the conclusion that there was this huge problem of social engineering, the only two companies were PhishMe and Wombat. That is certainly helping to build that human firewall, one person at a time and granularly, specifically, for that person based on their strengths and weaknesses.

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Firewall Social Engineering Phishing Marketing 54

Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2024

Crooks manipulate GitHub’s search results to distribute malware BatBadBut flaw allowed an attacker to perform command injection on Windows Roku disclosed a new security breach impacting 576,000 accounts LastPass employee targeted via an audio deepfake call TA547 targets German organizations with Rhadamanthys malware CISA adds D-Link multiple (..)

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SC Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

The dashboard is designed for the biomedical engineering departments within the hospital environment. If hard-coded cryptographic keys are used, it is almost certain that malicious users will gain access through the account in question,” according to the alert.

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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). These issues affect over 91,000 exposed machines, putting them at risk of DDoS assaults, account theft, and malware infestations.

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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. The next implementation method is to develop countermeasures to avoid loss of assets.

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Cyber Risk Risk Firewall Surveillance 173

Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2020

Case in point: unsecured webcams make up the top three out of the five most popular searches on Shodan , an IoT-centric search engine that specializes in identifying unsecure devices online. Change these default settings to something difficult for others to guess, and don’t re-use passwords from other accounts.

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IoT Firewall Internet Internet 201

SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Real-life examples of depth of defense Network Perimeter: Organizations often deploy firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network monitoring tools at the network perimeter to prevent unauthorized access. Google reported that enabling 2FA on user accounts helped prevent 100% of automated bot attacks.

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Cybersecurity Data breaches Social Engineering Encryption 86

Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The TeamViewer app itself was suffering no vulnerabilities, but it helped the attacker following an initial intrusion, likely through compromised account credentials or remote access accounts with weak passwords. The notice further warns about the use of Windows 7, which Microsoft stopped supporting in January of last year.

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Hacking Social Engineering System Administration Passwords 124

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

For instance, included in the Pastebin files from Orvis were plaintext usernames and passwords for just about every kind of online service or security product the company has used, including: -Antivirus engines. Multiple firewall products. Microsoft Active Directory accounts and passwords. Based in Sunderland, VT. Linux servers.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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VPN Cybercrime Ransomware Hacking 105

Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

Use a password manager to make and store good passwords that are different for every account/device. Most peoples’ highest risk systems are their primary email account and their mobile phone account. Next come your social media accounts, and then any accounts that control IoT systems in your house.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Using unique passwords for every website, social account, or ANY online account is just as critical as creating a strong password. If you’re wondering why, go ahead and load the URL below, enter a password you reuse for any of your accounts, and see what the result is. There are two types of firewalls. Network Firewall.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

These attacks can come from malicious instructions, social engineering, or authentication attacks, as well as heavy network traffic. The most common root causes for initial breaches stem from social engineering and unpatched software, as those account for more than 90% of phishing attacks.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Consider subscribing to services that monitor the dark web for compromised credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

These threats include: Spoofed websites : Threat actors direct internet users to sites that look legitimate but are designed to steal their account credentials. Email-based phishing attacks : These can include both of the above attacks and typically target employees through their business email accounts.

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Network Security Firewall Internet Internet 107

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2022

Privilege and other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Exchange Server, Excel, Office, PowerPoint, Malware Protection Engine, Internet Explorer and more (27 in all). Use centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) servers to manage administrative access to devices. The Linux Kernel and Apache Tomcat.

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Network Security Architecture Authentication Firewall 141

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

Siemens issued a notice that the RUGGEDCOM APE 1808, an industrial platform hardened for harsh physical environments, could come pre-installed with Palo Alto next generation firewalls vulnerable to the Pan-OS vulnerability. There is no workaround available, and the published proof of concept will probably allow attacks in the near future.

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Firewall Software Ransomware Penetration Testing 110

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Timehop says the attacker gained initial access to its systems by compromising an employee's credentials, and then the hacker created their own administrative user account in the system. A Timehop engineer investigates and tries to restart the database. The Timehop engineer discovers that the password has been changed.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Implement Multi-Factor Authentication Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requires multiple verification methods to access an account online, significantly enhancing protection. Activate for all employees: Ensure all employees activate MFA on their accounts to maintain high security across the company.

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Hot for Security

APRIL 6, 2021

According to a recent report, threat actors posted a free “newbie friendly” and “effective” method for spreading a RAT – promoting the malicious software as a video game cheat program, as it also requires the user to disable or uninstall security solutions and host firewalls on the device.

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Social Engineering Firewall Advertising Software 116

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Here are a few EDR vendors with an MSP focus: Sophos Intercept X with XDR synchronizes endpoint, server, firewall, and email security. Sophos XGS Series firewall appliances can identify and stop advanced known and potential threats – including ransomware. AT&T also offers secure remote access and secure web gateway services.

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Backups Firewall DDOS Antivirus 140

The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

Sure, you need state-of-the-art cybersecurity technology like firewalls, anti-virus software, and intrusion detection systems to keep cybercriminals on the back foot. Companies can prevent social engineering attacks by steeping employees in cyber hygiene and warning them about the sneaky ways cybercriminals launch cyberattacks.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

This past year set a profound stage, from the advent of stringent cyber regulations to the convergence of generative AI, social engineering, and ransomware. Last year, we witnessed the fast-evolving nature of social engineering attacks, and this evolution poses greater challenges for detection and defense.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Implement Strong Password Practices: Passwords serve as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your online accounts. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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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. What is WAAP? .

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Firewall DDOS Authentication Threat Detection 106

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Consider using it for high value accounts such as Domain Admins when possible. Block TCP 445/SMB outbound from your network by using a perimeter firewall, a local firewall, and via your VPN settings. Performing this mitigation makes troubleshooting easier than other methods of disabling NTLM.

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Energy and Utilities Authentication Firewall Engineering 98

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. Technical controls may be implemented by: Hardware appliances : switches, routers, firewalls, etc. In a complex, modern network, this assumption falls apart.

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Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. Social engineering invariably is the first step in cyber attacks ranging from phishing and ransomware to business email compromise ( BEC ) scams and advanced persistent threat ( APT ) hacks. It’s already happening.

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