eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

Using misconfigured multi-factor authentication (MFA) and an unpatched Windows vulnerability, Russian state-sponsored hackers were able to breach a non-governmental organization (NGO) and escalate privileges, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI revealed last week. Remote Work Environment Best Practices.

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VPN Accountability Authentication Passwords 108

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The report includes MD5 hashes of suspicious ASPX files discovered on compromised Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) servers and a list of commands used by ransomware operators observed by the researchers. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection.

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Ransomware Accountability Firmware Antivirus 89

Security Boulevard

APRIL 13, 2022

Signing software before shipping is important because it’s how customers know they can trust the software when they download it from the internet and install. Sure, your company has anti-malware scanners and antivirus software, but cybercriminals are still finding a way through. Firmware and embedded software . IoT devices .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

As of the publishing of this article, antivirus (AV) vendor detection for BotenaGo and its variants remains behind with very low detection coverage from most of AV vendors. Figure 8 shows the low level of antivirus detections for BotenaGo’s new variants. Install security and firmware upgrades from vendors, as soon as possible.

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Malware IoT Authentication Antivirus 81

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) puts networked sensors and intelligent devices directly on the manufacturing floor to collect data, drive artificial intelligence and do predictive analytics. Clearly, traditional firewalls and antivirus systems will not be sufficient; the complex IIoT infrastructure demands something more advanced.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

Require multi-factor authentication for remote access to OT and IT networks. Update software , including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets, in a timely manner. After assessing risks, if RDP is deemed operationally necessary, restrict the originating sources and require multi-factor authentication.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

In March 2021, government experts observed state sponsored hackers scanning the internet for servers vulnerable to the above flaws, the attackers were probing systems on ports 4443, 8443, and 10443. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. •

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SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This archive is discreetly hosted on legitimate websites, cleverly disguised as firmware binaries for enigmatic devices labeled “m100” The Bitbucket repository was created on June 21, 2018, under the account of Julie Heilman, and it remains the sole repository associated with this profile. 8, 10.0.0.0/8, 8, 100.64.0.0/10,

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

2000 Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA): Requires K–12 schools to restrict children’s exposure to obscene digital content, monitor the online activity of minors, and educate students about appropriate behavior on the internet. Install, regularly update, and enable real-time detection for antivirus software.

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Education Ransomware Cybersecurity Risk 61

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. with no internet. If your antivirus software fails to notice a new strain, you can reinstall the browser. This exposed data includes everything from emails and documents typed to passwords entered for authentication purposes. Browser Hijacker.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

Additionally, FortiNAC can enforce company policies on device patching and firmware version. FortiNAC provides profiling of each device on the network and enables granular network segmentation and automated responses for changes in device status or behavior. FortiNAC is integrated with FortiGate and other Fortinet products.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Although beyond the scope of the network, effective network security relies upon the effective authentication of the user elsewhere in the security stack.

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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.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Okta is a widely used authentication services provider, and it is safe to assume that a hacker controlling their network would be able to infect any of their customers. In both cases, we described new UEFI firmware bootkits that managed to propagate malicious components from the deepest layers of the machine up to Windows’ user-land.

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