Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Implement network segmentation and maintain offline backups of data to ensure limited interruption to the organization. Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Use multifactor authentication where possible.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off. Use multifactor authentication where possible. Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software on all hosts. Implement network segmentation.

Ransomware 106

Ransomware Antivirus Passwords Malware 106

BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

To save space in your cloud backups, print photos that give you joy and delete ones that don’t. Re-install AV and set up cloud backups. Remember to check that VPN is enabled and that MFA is also enabled for apps that support it. There are cloud services that provide this service for a minimal monthly fee.

Mobile 105

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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.

Wireless 89

Wireless Encryption Authentication IoT 89

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Endpoint security – mobile device management (MDM) policies, antivirus (AV) solutions, URL filtering and blocking are all considered good cyber hygiene to block the most basic cyber threats. Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet.

Small Business 98

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 10, 2022

Observed since: September 2019 Ransomware note: Restore-My-Files.txt Ransomware extension: lockbit Kill Chain: Brute force attack on a web server containing an outdated VPN service > LockBit Sample hash: 9feed0c7fa8c1d32390e1c168051267df61f11b048ec62aa5b8e66f60e8083af. Use double authentication when logging into accounts or services.

Ransomware 74

Ransomware Phishing Accountability Technology 74

Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

Require multi-factor authentication for remote access to OT and IT networks. After assessing risks, if RDP is deemed operationally necessary, restrict the originating sources and require multi-factor authentication. Set antivirus/antimalware programs to conduct regular scans of IT network assets using up-to-date signatures.

Ransomware 110

Ransomware Healthcare Phishing Risk 110

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Use the 3-2-1 backup rule. Additionally, be cautious when adding new friends; verify their authenticity through known offline connections. Embrace a multi-layered software protection approach, including antivirus, anti-phishing, and other anti-malware tools. Be vigilant about duplicate accounts of people you know.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Use multifactor authentication where possible. Use multifactor authentication where possible. Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software on all hosts. Implement network segmentation. hard drive, storage device, the cloud).

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Passwords Government Firmware Accountability 66

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

You have the disaster recovery (DR) site, backups, and storage area network (SAN) snapshots. As you try each one, that pit in your stomach grows as you experience the worst feeling in IT: the realization you have no backup for recovery. Your backups, the backup server, and all the backup storage — all encrypted by ransomware.

Architecture 112

Architecture Ransomware Backups Firewall 112

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Do antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools stop ransomware? Only about 20% of the ransomware tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) used by ransomware attackers are identified out-of-the-box by antivirus (AV), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and security information and event management (SIEM) tools.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Together these practices — which include multi-factor authentication (MFA), restricting administrative privileges and daily backups — provide a clear framework for businesses anywhere that are looking to improve their foundational security footing , as we’ve previously noted on the Duo Blog.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Security Antivirus – software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats, alert you, and neutralize malicious code. Authenticator – a method of how a user can prove his/her identity to a system. Also, this list will make you more aware of the threats that lie in wait for you around every internet corner.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Virtual Private Network (VPN) : For remote access, remote desktop protocol (RDP) no longer can be considered safe. Instead, organizations should use a virtual private network (VPN) solution. For improved security using mobile phones, free authentication apps are available from Google, Microsoft, and others.

Firewall 96

Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 96

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

DNS communicates in plain text and, without modification, DNS assumes that all information it receives is accurate, authentic, and authoritative. To protect the protocol, best practices will add additional protocols to the process that encrypt the DNS communication and authenticate the results. Local backups for quick access.

DNS 103

DNS DDOS Firewall Architecture 103

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Access Control Access controls add additional authentication and authorization controls to verify users, systems, and applications to define their access. Multi-factor authentication (MFA): Uses at least two (2FA) or more methods to authenticate a user, such as biometrics, device certificates, or authenticator apps.

Architecture 103

Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 103

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

After cleaning all remnants of the attack from the network, security experts recommended password resets for all privileged, non-privileged, and service accounts, as well as two-factor authentication (2FA) for VPN and email access. Despite having completely rebuilt their systems from backup, the ransomware was never fully remediated.

Ransomware 100

Ransomware Small Business Passwords Malware 100

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

AES encryption can be commonly found in communication protocols, virtual private network (VPN) encryption, full-disk encryption, and Wi-Fi transmission protocols. Encryption protocols can also verify the authenticity of sources and prevent a sender from denying they were the origin of a transmission.

Encryption 101

Encryption Passwords IoT Firewall 101

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 4, 2021

Patch management has been one of those essential security features – much like backup – that typically doesn’t get the attention it deserves. No need for complex infrastructure or VPN requirements. Automated continuous patching of OS and third-party applications. Serverless configuration management for all managed devices.

Software 88

Software Antivirus Risk Backups 88

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Multi-factor authentication : Protects stolen credentials against use by requiring more than a simple username and password combination for access to resources. Passwordless authentication : Eliminates passwords in favor of other types of authentication such as passkeys, SSO, biometrics, or email access. 50% cloud targets.

Cybersecurity 94

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 94