Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

” Unfortunately, most organizations often neglect the protection of RDP accesses and workers use easy-to-guess passwords and with no additional layers of authentication or protection. Require strong and complex passwords for all accounts that can be logged into via RDP. Use an additional layer of authentication ( MFA/2FA ).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The malware is able to steal sensitive information (a variety of credentials, including FTP credentials, stored email passwords, passwords stored in the browser, as well as a whole host of other credentials) . If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes. Enable a personal firewall on agency workstations, configured to deny unsolicited connection requests. the extension matches the file header).

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes. Enable a personal firewall on agency workstations, configured to deny unsolicited connection requests. the extension matches the file header).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The report also analyzed a PowerShell shell script that is part of the KeeThief open-source project, which allows the adversary to access encrypted password credentials stored by the Microsoft “KeePass” password management software. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

VPN 89

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2019

” The hack allows to create a new admin account with a randomized password, but it is not a problem because the attacker can use a classic password reset procedure to change the password too. Firewall rule released for Premium users. June 27 – Planned date for firewall rule’s release to Free users.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Set up a Web Application Firewall to block suspicious and malicious requests from reaching the website. Require strong administrative passwords(use a password manager for best results) and enable two-factor authentication. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2020

Exposed data include hashtype , leak year, password (hashed, encrypted or plaintext, depending on the leak), email, email domain, and source of the leak (i.e. The firewall was temporarily disabled for roughly 10 minutes during the migration, which allowed the search engine to index the database. Adobe, Last. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JULY 27, 2020

Change the default username and passwords for all network devices, especially IoT devices. If the device’s default username or password cannot be changed, ensure the device(s) providing Internet access to that device has a strong password and a second layer of security, such as multi-factor authentication or end-to-end encryption.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2020

. “ we found that the InfiniteWP Client and WP Time Capsule plugins also contain logical issues in the code that allows you to login into an administrator account without a password.” The plugins are affected by logical issues that could allow attackers to log in as administrators without providing any password.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Set Your Site Up for Success with a Web Application Firewall (WAF). A web application firewall (WAF) is one of the most important elements on your cyber security checklist, by monitor incoming traffic to help prevent severe cyber attacks to your site. Today, generic passwords like “password123!” Backup Your Site Regularly.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2020

To increase the complexity of hacking your device, always get to know who is calling your APIs, by using a simple access authentication (user/password) or an API key (asymmetric key). OAuth is a magical mechanism which prevents you from having to remember 10,000 passwords. API Firewalling. Don’t communicate with strangers.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2020

Also, there is no firewall by default.” ” Experts also reported the use of predefined passwords for admin accounts. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. It only listens to the loopback interface.”

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2020

Cloud security firm Aqua Security uncovered a hacking campaign carried out during the past months, hackers are scanning the Internet for Docker servers running API ports exposed without a password. Experts also recommend to access admin endpoints only through firewall or VPN gateway. ” concludes the experts. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

It is essential to install firewall and antivirus software on your routers and keep them up-to-date. Use Strong Passwords. Most people are comfortable with the default password of their internet connecting device and assume it to be secure. It is recommended to keep changing your device password every now and then.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2019

Ares bot also scans for both other Android systems running Telnet services and attempt to crack passwords protecting them. Companies are advised to implement firewalls or other security solutions, or segment local networks, so any infected device doesn’t have access to critical systems. ” continues the analysis.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

“A DNS request can be made by an unauthenticated attacker to either spam a DNS service of a third party with requests that have a spoofed origin or probe whether domain names are present on the internal network behind the firewall,” reads the advisory published by the experts. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – Zyxel, hacking).

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DNS Hacking Firmware Wireless 77

Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2019

. “Instead of directly sending itself into all the systems connected, the remote command changes the firewall and port forwarding settings of the infected machines, setting up a scheduled task to download and execute an updated copy of the malware.” Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2019

The devices continue to leak the information even when their firewall is turned on. The issue discovered by the expert, in fact, could be used by attackers to discover if the vulnerable routers are still using default administrative passwords. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The ZoneAlarm suite includes antivirus software and firewall solutions to and users and small organizations, it has nearly 100 million downloads. The company sent a data breach notification mail to forum users urging them to change their forum account passwords. You will be requested to reset your password once joining the forum.”

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Upon executing the fake installers, they execute the following pieces of malware on the victim’s system: A password stealer called RedLine Stealer. The backdoor allows access to infected systems, even when behind a firewall. “The attack begins when a victim looks for a particular piece of software for download.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

. “By leveraging compromised credentials, the cyber threat actor implanted sophisticated malware—including multi-stage malware that evaded the affected agency’s anti-malware protection—and gained persistent access through two reverse Socket Secure (SOCKS) proxies that exploited weaknesses in the agency’s firewall.”

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2022

Since all the stolen information is sent to a command and control (C&C) server , it is likely that this information will be leveraged later to run malicious advertisements from the victims’ account and use the compromised account’s payment method to spread the malware further. Other functionality.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

“ Attackers can easily obtain default passwords and identify internet-connected target systems. Passwords can be found in p roduct documentation and compiled lists available on the Internet.” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

DDOS 78

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Additionally, no firewall rules, port forwarding rules, or DDNS setup are required on the router, which makes this option convenient also for non-tech-savvy users.” The “P2P Cloud” feature bypasses firewalls and effectively allows remote connections into private networks. ” reads the report published by SEC Consult. !

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2020

Below some mitigations recommended by the Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Research Team to reduce risk from threats that exploit gateways and VPN vulnerabilities: Apply all available security updates for VPN and firewall configurations. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

These devices are usually designed to be used right out of the box with minimal setup, so users often aren’t prompted to set up their own password for the device. In some cases, devices of the same make/model may come equipped with the same default password. Changing the password that the device comes with should be your first step!

IoT 52

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Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2020

Exposed data include hashtype , leak year, password (hashed, encrypted or plaintext, depending on the leak), email, email domain, and source of the leak (i.e. The firewall was temporarily disabled for roughly 10 minutes during the migration, which allowed the search engine to index the database. Adobe, Last. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Data breaches DNS Advertising Engineering 60

Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2019

“It also steals saved passwords in Chrome. Like DarthMiner, the malware leverages on the EmPyre backdoor as a post-exploitation agent, it checks if the Little Snitch firewall is running on the target host and aborts installation if it does. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The experts pointed out that ngrok server software runs on a VPS or a dedicated server and can bypass NAT mapping and Firewall restriction. Cyble also spotted a phishing tool kit, named “KingFish3 (Social master), advertised on a cybercrime forum. 4f421deb219c[.]ngrok[.]io) io) by creating a long-lived TCP tunnel to the localhost.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2020

To maximize your network security, always protect your router with a unique password and use an encrypted network. The firewall should also be enabled on all devices in the loop. The employees must use either face recognition or fingerprint recognition, along with their passwords, to get access to their accounts.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. This could stop electrical generation and cause malfunctions at power plants where vulnerable systems are installed.” Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – Siemens SPPA-T3000, hacking).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Former NSA white hat hacker Patrick Wardle reported last week that Trend Micro apps were also collecting users’ personal data including their browsing history and then uploaded that data in a password-protected archive to a server. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ” wrote Wardle.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

After ransomware ads were banned on hacking forum, the LockBit operators set up their own leak site promoting the latest variant and advertising the LockBit 2.0 ” The FBI flash alert also includes mitigations to prevent LockBit ransomware infections: Require all accounts with password logins (e.g., affiliate program.

Ransomware 89

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2019

The malware attempts to gather as much possible information from infected systems, including machine name, username, privileges, country, IP, MAC address, BIOS, operating system, hardware data, installed browsers, antivirus, and firewalls. ” ~ Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2019

According to ZDNet, that first reported the news, data was stored in an ElasticSearch server exposed online without a password. Unclear if the customer took it down or if OVH firewalled it off for them,” Paine told ZDNet. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Source ZDNet.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2020

“It is possible that an infected computer is beaconing, but is unable to egress to the command and control due to outbound firewall restrictions.” 001 explains how to use a RAT he developed called “Little Boy” to steal credit card numbers and passwords from victims. to for a user named “ fatal.001.”

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