IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

There are many forms this could take, such as a hairdresser losing access to their diary booking system, a construction company losing access to their subcontractor database, or a small manufacturer losing their production line and communication with customers. In the short term, a cyber attack will take unplanned time to deal with.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2019

When we speak of a corporate environment there are a number of tools that we can find, such as Web Application Firewall (WAF), Intrusion Prevention Service (IPS), Antispam, Antivirus, Firewall, Web Filter / Application Control, DLP (Data Loss Prevent) Switches, Routers and etc.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 19, 2021

A recent high-profile victim of BlackMatter was Japan-headquartered manufacturer Olympus which, among others, produces medical equipment. Use a host-based firewall to only allow connections to administrative shares via Server Message Block (SMB) from a limited set of administrator machines. Scan backups.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

You should also exercise caution when partnering with foreign suppliers or manufacturers—particularly in regions without access to modern tech infrastructure—as they may not have the same level of cyber awareness. Enforce enterprise-grade antivirus, firewalls, and internet security software across all connected devices.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2021

Too often manufacturers prioritize releasing their products to market and interface connectivity rather than effective controls, all of which is made more difficult by the weak implementation of IoT standards, frameworks and basic security in designs. For users, antivirus [and] firewalls are not sufficient,” he said.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2023

However, conventional solutions such as antivirus, firewalls, and other detection and blocking tools can only offer a limited level of security. As a rule, they are supplied by those manufacturers that provide cloud services or are developers of network security tools.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. Most device or software manufacturers place backdoors in their products intentionally and for a good reason. If your antivirus software fails to notice a new strain, you can reinstall the browser. How to Defend Against Adware. Backdoors.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

The tools also depend upon physical controls that should also be implemented against malicious physical access to destroy or compromise networking equipment such as routers, cables, switches, firewalls, and other networking appliances. These physical controls do not rely upon IT technology and will be assumed to be in place. devices.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 1, 2024

SIEM solutions enable enterprises to monitor and analyze security-related data from a variety of sources, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and endpoint security devices. A single alarm from an antivirus filter may not be cause for concern. What is a SIEM? Splunk Splunk is a popular SIEM.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

Although best known for their industry-leading firewall technology, Fortinet harnesses their knowledge of network protection to create a powerful network access control (NAC) solution. Founded in 2000 , Sunnyvale, California headquartered Fortinet’s flagship FortiGate provides enterprise-grade firewall solutions. Who is Fortinet?

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Spinone

DECEMBER 24, 2017

While the above mentioned preventive measures are effective in checking and preventing zero-day attacks, it is also necessary that software manufacturer and end-users alike, give more attention to ICT safety especially when it comes to working online. Use the up to date antivirus software for known threats.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

The attacks targeted 553 different types of devices from 212 manufacturers, ranging from digital signage and smart TVs to set-top boxes, IP cameras, and automotive multimedia systems. Zscaler’s ThreatLabz research team also saw such devices as smart refrigerators and musical furniture connected to the cloud and open to attack.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

The DazzleSpy backdoor software had interesting features to foil detection, including end-to-end encryption to avoid firewall inspection as well as a feature that cut off communication if a TLS-inspection proxy was detected. Manufactured BackDoor Vulnerabilities. Use web application firewalls to protect exposed web apps.

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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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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Most of us already know the importance of using antivirus , anti-malware, and VPNs to secure our computers, phones, and other devices against potential attacks. Our selection was based on: Device location (to cover the entire globe) Device manufacturer Protocols used to access the printers. Use a firewall. Not so much.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 19, 2023

MAC address information includes manufacturers, which can be very useful to identify printers, routers, or even video game consoles connected to the network. However, for endpoints and servers, the MAC address will usually only return the manufacturer of the network card, and other commands will need to be used to obtain more information.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 1, 2019

Despite billions of dollars spent on the latest, greatest antivirus suites, firewalls and intrusion detection systems, enterprises continue to suffer breaches that can be traced back to the actions of a single, unsuspecting employee. Yet there is a single point of failure common to just about all network break-ins: humans.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As such, it encompasses areas such as antivirus , anti-spam, malware protection , ransomware protection , and mobile device protection. It is an AI-enhanced UEM and endpoint security platform that tends to focus on the midsize market in verticals such as technology, retail, and manufacturing. What is Unified Endpoint Management?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Deny-lists (aka: blacklist) : Blocks specific websites or IP addresses by adding them to a list for firewalls to ignore; very difficult to manage at scale. Next generation (NGFW) or web and application firewalls (WAF) : Include DDoS protection within the large number of features and capabilities to protect network traffic.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 13, 2020

This includes the Billtrust and German manufacturer, Pilz, ransomware infections. Endpoint security includes antivirus, anti-malware, and anti-ransomware solutions that scan and protect your end-user clients. Use firewalls to block known malicious connections and IP addresses. Ransoms demanded average $110,000 USD (50 BTC).

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Schneier on Security

MAY 10, 2018

In 2014, China reportedly banned antivirus products from both Kaspersky and the US company Symantec, based on similar fears. We have to trust the country where the software is written -- and the countries where all the components are manufactured. Nor is the United States the only country worried about these threats. I could go on.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Just last month, the same group found eavesdropping capabilities in products from the Israeli cyberweapons manufacturer NSO Group operating in Algeria, Bangladesh, Greece, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, South Africa -- 45 countries in all. These vulnerabilities are resold to governments and cyberweapons manufacturers. This is changing.

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