SecureList

MARCH 12, 2024

Distribution of Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerabilities by risk level, 2021–2023 ( download ) Among the sensitive data we identified during our analysis were plaintext one-time passwords and credentials, full paths to web application publish directories and other internal information that could be used to understand the application architecture.

Passwords 99

Passwords Authentication Architecture Risk 99

Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2022

. “Upon gaining an initial foothold into a telecommunications organization or network service provider, PRC state-sponsored cyber actors have identified critical users and infrastructure including systems critical to maintaining the security of authentication, authorization, and accounting.

Telecommunications 95

Telecommunications Authentication Passwords Accountability 95

Malwarebytes

JULY 29, 2021

The attack could force remote Windows systems to reveal password hashes that could then be easily cracked. Microsoft quickly sent out an advisory for system administrators to stop using the now deprecated Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) to thwart an attack. The authentication process does not require the plaintext password.

Authentication 136

Authentication Passwords Encryption System Administration 136

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

Inactive Accounts and Default Configurations. Hackers gained initial access by brute-forcing an existing account via “a simple, predictable password” to enroll a new device in the MFA procedures, the agencies said. MFA was automatically disabled because the account was inactive for a long period.

VPN 108

VPN Accountability Authentication Passwords 108

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Between January and August 2020, unidentified actors used aggregation software to link actor-controlled accounts to client accounts belonging to the same institution, resulting in more than $3.5 Some of the credentials belonged to company leadership, system administrators, and other employees with privileged access.".

Banking 57

Banking Passwords Accountability DDOS 57

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

GLIBC keeps common code in one place, thus making it easier for multiple programs to connect to the company network and to the Internet. It was designed to make it convenient for system administrators to automate tasks and manage configurations across all Windows endpoints and servers in a company network.

Hacking 212

Hacking Energy and Utilities System Administration Accountability 212

Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

Webmin is an open-source web-based interface for system administration for Linux and Unix. It allows users using web browsers to set up user accounts, Apache, DNS, file sharing and much more. Webmin, the popular open-source web-based interface for Unix admin contained a remote code execution vulnerability for more than a year.

Passwords 79

Passwords System Administration Advertising DNS 79

SecureList

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In addition, manual mitigation steps can be undertaken by system administrators to prevent successful exploitation (see below). Performing disinfection on Zimbra is extremely difficult, as the attacker will have had access to configuration files containing passwords used by various service accounts.

System Administration 119

System Administration Malware Passwords Internet 119

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The Roboto botnet spreads by compromising systems by exploiting the Webmin RCE vulnerability tracked as CVE-2019-15107 to drop its downloader module on Linux servers running vulnerable installs. Webmin is an open-source web-based interface for system administration for Linux and Unix.

DDOS 81

DDOS System Administration Advertising DNS 81

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Also, remember how users can use keys rather than a password to login? So, imagine Susan is a system admin and she has access to several servers. She used SSH keygen to generate keys and she now can login to the systems via Secure Shell. These algorithms change and as they age, they become more vulnerable. Very useful.

Risk 64

Risk Authentication Passwords Accountability 64

Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2020

“They exhibit extensive knowledge of systems administration and common network security misconfigurations, perform thorough reconnaissance, and adapt to what they discover in a compromised network.” ” reads the post published by Microsoft. ” continues Microsoft.

Ransomware 115

Ransomware Cybercrime Social Engineering Banking 115

Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

used the password 225948. According to Constella, this email address was used in 2010 to register an account for a Dmitry Yurievich Khoroshev from Voronezh, Russia at the hosting provider firstvds.ru. 2011 said he was a system administrator and C++ coder. Constella finds that the email addresses webmaster@stairwell.ru

Ransomware 230

Ransomware Cybercrime Accountability Malware 230

Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2019

According to an investigation conducted by Secureworks hackers were also able to access the hackers were also able to compromise the mail servers to obtain access to admin accounts. The hackers scan the Internet for vulnerable servers that could lead to compromising valuable targets. “In “ reports Radio-Canada.

Hacking 78

Hacking Advertising System Administration Media 78

NopSec

MARCH 16, 2020

Are all Microsoft(MS) Remote Desktop connections to the outside world accounted for and adequately protected? Are all the OWA – Outlook Web Access – installations accounted for and adequately protected? Are all file sharing accounts accounted for and adequately protected? Are all CMS websites accounted for?

VPN 40

VPN Accountability Risk System Administration 40

Digital Shadows

AUGUST 17, 2021

The targeted phishing is going after folks in HR using fake but malicious resumes or payroll and accounts receivable teams to move legitimate payment accounts into attacker control. A compromised customer account might use business email compromise tactics to phish everyone in that customer’s circle.

Phishing 52

Phishing Accountability Social Engineering Mobile 52

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

9 Security Flaws Discovered in Schweitzer Power Management Products Type of attack: The security threats associated with the flaws in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) power management devices include remote code execution, arbitrary code execution, access to administrator rights, and watering hole attacks. version of Superset.

VPN 109

VPN Firmware Authentication Phishing 109

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Remote desktop software’s sensitive influence over other devices means identity and access management (IAM), password security , and multi-factor authentication are critical for risk management. Also read : Best Internet Security Suites & Software. Reconnaissance. Defending Against RDP Attacks: Best Practices. Check Point.

VPN 111

VPN Software Authentication Encryption 111

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The contemporary world has witnessed the rise of the Internet and global communication, and collaboration technologies, including mobile data use and the culture of bring your own device [BYOD]. In the event of the Ransomware assault, the G Suite administrator will receive a notification about the incident either via e-mail or by Slack.

Security Awareness 40

Security Awareness Risk Cyber threats Cyber Risk 40

SecureList

OCTOBER 12, 2023

PHYSICALDRIVE0" get model,name,SerialNumber >> c:userspublicd Get systeminfo cmd /c start /b systeminfo >> c:userspublicd Check current TCP ports status cmd /c netstat -anop tcp >> c:userspublicd Test internet connection cmd /c ping 8.8.8.8 -n SCRIPT_NAME%.ps1

Encryption 112

Encryption Passwords Malware Firewall 112

eSecurity Planet

JULY 6, 2021

Kaseya’s flagship product is a remote monitoring and management (RMM) solution called the Virtual Systems Administrator (VSA) and is the product at the center of the current attack. When administrators noticed suspicious behavior on Friday, Kaseya shut down VSA. VSA server breached. Backup data regularly.

Ransomware 104

Ransomware B2B Software System Administration 104

Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Ask your school system administrators to provide you their written cybersecurity policies and procedures concerning proposed remote learning capabilities. Ask your school system administrators to provide a copy of their incident response policies and plans. School Systems and Educators. So, what to do?

Education 52

Education Wireless System Administration Firewall 52

Security Boulevard

JUNE 20, 2022

Historically, Microsoft recommended using the Enhanced Security Admin Environment (ESAE) architecture to provide a secure environment for AD administrators to prevent full compromise of a production forest in case of compromise of non-admin users. They recommend tiered administration with dedicated admin accounts.

Accountability 52

Accountability Risk Authentication Passwords 52

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2020

Parents have long held a special duty to protect their school-aged children from bad actors on the Internet. No one enforced the use of passwords, nor insisted on strict teacher control of those lessons. This was an early indicator of how far most schools have to go in adopting an appropriate security posture.

Mobile 276

Mobile Passwords Technology VPN 276

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

One could argue more Windows logs need to be preserved, but that would simply mean archiving the from the C: drive onto the D: drive, not that you need to connect to the Internet to centrally log files. Dominion simply uses “role based security” instead of normal user accounts. Credential Management. This is absurd.

Software 110

Software Computers and Electronics Accountability Firewall 110

Errata Security

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

One could argue more Windows logs need to be preserved, but that would simply mean archiving the from the C: drive onto the D: drive, not that you need to connect to the Internet to centrally log files. Dominion simply uses “role based security” instead of normal user accounts. This is a well-know fallacy in cybersecurity.

Software 109

Software Computers and Electronics Accountability Firewall 109

Schneier on Security

JULY 20, 2020

Not a few people's Twitter accounts, but all of Twitter. Someone compromised the entire Twitter network, probably by stealing the log-in credentials of one of Twitter's system administrators. Internet communications platforms -- such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube -- are crucial in today's society.

Hacking 312

Hacking Banking Accountability Government 312