Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2021

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a security alert related to the discovery of 13 malware samples on compromised Pulse Secure devices, many of which were undetected by antivirus products. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

A secure network starts with a strong password policy. Passwords should be complex and changed frequently. It is also important to use firewalls, which help prevent unauthorized access to your network. This includes establishing rules for password creation, access controls, and data sharing.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In each example, we will give you the detection ratio of a free service for detecting malware, VirusTotal , just to demonstrate the likelihood that the malware in the example would have been caught by a standard antivirus tool. Knowing that antivirus would not have caught the malware is something to note. Never reusing those passwords.

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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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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Use a unique password and login details: Make sure your banking login details are different from your other online portals or services; it is much safer to have a different password for your bank if a hacker gains access to your device. Using a fingerprint or Face ID login is much safer than the traditional username and password.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

authentication to gather endpoint information for reporting and enforcement. For example, encryption keys, administrator passwords, and other critical information are stored in the Azure Key Vault in FIPS 140-2 Level 2-validated hardware security modules (HSMs). Agents Portnox does not require an agent.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

So … the EDR missed an indicator of compromise, and while it may have compensated for it later, the firewall should have stopped inbound/outbound traffic but failed to do so.” Lace Tempest (Storm-0950, overlaps w/ FIN11, TA505) authenticates as the user with the highest privileges to exfiltrate files,” Microsoft notes.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Having basic cyber hygiene Advanced technology is important, but basics like regular data backups, software updates, strong password policies, and multi-factor authentication are fundamental. For instance, hardware- or software-based firewalls can monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic and block suspicious activity.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Brute Force Attacks Brute force attacks involve systematically trying all possible combinations of passwords until the correct one is found. Hackers use automated tools to rapidly attempt multiple password combinations, exploiting weak or easily guessable passwords.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

It also has a list of recommended mitigations for handling Hidden Cobra threats: Maintain up-to-date antivirus signatures and engines. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Expanded investigation Events search / Event deep dive While investigating phishing cases, you must check all recipients who received the same phishing email and who clicked the attachment URL, and whether the firewall allowed the HTTP URL request or not. Running an antivirus scan on the asset. Blocking the URL domain and IP.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack. Device Security: Patch Manager and Antivirus Software Another must-have desktop protection is having an antivirus. How does antivirus help against ransomware, you may ask?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

See the top Patch and Vulnerability Management products August 29, 2023 Juniper Vulnerabilities Expose Network Devices to Remote Attacks A critical vulnerability in Juniper EX switches and SRX firewalls is being tracked as CVE-2023-36844 , CVE-2023-36845 , CVE-2023-36846 , and CVE-2023-36847. MFA should be enabled for all VPN users.

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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) . Below the list of mitigations: Maintain up-to-date antivirus signatures and engines. Enforce a strong password policy.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 2021

The attacker(s) authenticated to the VPN appliance through several user accounts that did not have multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled and were able to masquerade as legitimate teleworking employees. CISA believes that a vulnerability listed as CVE-2020-10148 was used to bypass the authentication to the SolarWinds appliance.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2020

Authentication. 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). The authorization and/or authentication of your APIs should be delegated. API Firewalling. Encryption.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Furthermore, Duo Desktop employs anti-spoof measures that sign all payloads originating from the application to ensure authenticity. The health checks you are familiar with Duo Desktop will continue to exist as a lightweight agent installed on a user’s endpoint.

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Cytelligence

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Here are some key areas to consider: Network Defense Implement network segmentation, firewall rules, and intrusion detection systems (IDS) to protect against unauthorized access and lateral movement within the network. Implement secure coding practices and web application firewalls (WAFs) to protect against web-based attacks.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

CISA reports provide the following recommendations to users and administrators to strengthen the security posture of their organization’s systems: • Maintain up-to-date antivirus signatures and engines. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

The CISA agency provides recommendations for system administrators and owners to enhance the level of security of their organizations: Maintain up-to-date antivirus signatures and engines. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Keep operating system patches up-to-date.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

Each account should also be protected with a strong password and businesses should provide users with anti-malware and anti-virus software. . On top of having antivirus software, employees should also ensure that their firewall is enabled and their ‘sharing’ setting is turned off. Maintain Password Hygiene .

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Within an office environment, workers have a number of protections, such as the company firewall and regularly updated infrastructure. It is important that your VPN should use multi-factor authentication (MFA) rather than just usernames and passwords. Without these protections, remote staff can potentially be vulnerable.

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SC Magazine

JULY 7, 2021

flaw, which is caused by improper authentication. Further, the Redis server operates on a remote host but is not protected by password authentication. Administrators should locate control system networks and remote devices, place them behind firewalls, and isolate the devices from the enterprise network.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Use strong and unique passwords. Passwords shouldn’t be reused across multiple accounts or stored on a system where an adversary may gain access. Devices with local administrative accounts should implement a password policy that requires strong, unique passwords for each individual administrative account.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2020

CISA includes some mitigation best practices in the report: Maintain up-to-date antivirus signatures and engines. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Email Authentication and Security Methods Organizations can combat spear phishing through email authentication protocols and security strategies. Sender Policy Framework (SPF) SPF is an authentication protocol that allows domain owners to specify the IP addresses they are allowed to send on their behalf.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

Antivirus software should be active on all devices and regularly update the software while making sure fixes are executed. Configure firewalls to prevent rogue IP addresses from gaining access. For added account protection, use strong passwords and activate multi-factor authentication. Final Remarks.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Even harmless details, such as pet names or birthplaces, can be used by hackers to reset passwords. Additionally, be cautious when adding new friends; verify their authenticity through known offline connections. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

How can a hospital protect an MRI machine with an unchangeable password and still connect it to the network? Many of these critical devices require obsolete operating systems, have hard-coded passwords, or other equally dangerous security weaknesses. 57% of ICS sites do not run automatically updating antivirus protection.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Modern secure email gateways (SEGs) prevent the vast majority of dodgy messages from ever ending up in users' inboxes, and most antivirus tools can identify and block content that matches known phishing templates, as well. To view it, the unsuspecting person has to go through a rabbit hole of authentication steps.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 13, 2020

Maintain up-to-date antivirus signatures and engines. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy. Enable a personal firewall on agency workstations that is configured to deny unsolicited connection requests.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If you can mandate strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for systems and data, you'll work wonders in preserving valuable data in transit. Enforce enterprise-grade antivirus, firewalls, and internet security software across all connected devices.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Next-generation firewalls (NGFW).

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

SMBs should invest in comprehensive training programs to educate employees about data security best practices, such as strong password management, recognising phishing attempts, and secure file handling. Limiting user privileges to essential functions and regularly reviewing access rights can enhance security.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use Antivirus Software Antivirus software and EDR tools are critically important controls for consumers and businesses, respectively. Windows and Mac devices come with pretty good built-in antivirus software; activate it if you’re not using a paid solution from another security company.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the world of security breaches it seems like a lifetime ago, but it was less than three months ago that a company called Hold Security reported finding a stash of more than a billion usernames and passwords, along with half a billion email addresses, on the servers of Russian hackers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Key takeaways: TeamTNT is using new, open source tools to steal usernames and passwords from infected machines. As of August 30, 2021, many malware samples still have zero antivirus (AV) detections and others have low detection rates. T1555: Credentials from Password Stores. Background. Figures 8, 9). Recommended actions.

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