Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

This fake network looks like a legitimate wireless connection but are controlled by the hacker. Use a VPN A VPN encrypts your traffic with military-grade encryption. Change Your DNS Settings One way to protect your device from a fake hotspot is to change your DNS settings. A VPN also hides your IP address.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

For instance, included in the Pastebin files from Orvis were plaintext usernames and passwords for just about every kind of online service or security product the company has used, including: -Antivirus engines. DNS controls. Orvis wireless networks (public and private). Employee wireless phone services. Linux servers.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

For example, Mandiant researchers discovered a threat actor that ran attacks off of equipment usually ignored on the network such as wireless access point controllers, storage area network (SAN) arrays, load balancers, and video conferencing camera systems. The most significant barrier to visibility is encryption. IDS vs. IPS.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Connections still encompass hard-wired physical switches and routers, but also now include wireless cellular networks, wi-fi networks, virtual networks, cloud networks, and internet connections. Encryption will regularly be used to protect the data from interception.

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Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 84

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Similarly, spoofed domain name system (DNS) and IP addresses can redirect users from legitimate connections to dangerous and malicious websites. Wireless Scanners: Use wireless scanners to detect unexpected wi-fi and cellular (4G, 5G, etc.) connections to IoT, OT, and rogue wi-fi routers. and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.)

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Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 96

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

The basic elements of a fundamental network include: Network equipment: Controls data flow between devices and commonly includes physical and virtual switches, wired or wireless routers, modems, and hubs. Apply encryption protocols and other security measures to connections between computers. Communication protocols (TCP, HTTPS, etc.):

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Physical appliances provide functionality for routing wide area networks (WANs), stateful firewalls, SD-WANs, NGFW, antivirus, intrusion prevention services (IPS), and unified threat management (UTM) capabilities for local networks.

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Firewall Software Antivirus Internet 88