SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Attention should be paid to protecting routers and updating their firmware. While OS updates are now commonly practiced, router firmware updates remain an overlooked aspect. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

It targets Active Directory to spread via GPO, primarily working with Windows administrative tools for spread, outside connection, and disabling security features like antivirus. Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off. Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software on all hosts.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. 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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Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2022

It allows a remote or local client to connect and operate in the “mysh” console application, which must first be installed on the device or initially present in its firmware. They also highlight the importance of using antivirus software and keeping OS up to date. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2021

. “The primary causes of the incident include the use of an outdated and vulnerable firmware version on the Fortigate VPN server (version 6.0.2 “The lack of timely antivirus database updates for the security solution used on attacked systems also played a key role, preventing the solution from detecting and blocking the threat.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Below the list of recommendations provided by the agency that includes the use of updated antivirus software and anti-phishing defense measures: centrally manage devices in order to only permit applications trusted by the enterprise to run on devices, using technologies including AppLocker , or from trusted app stores (or other trusted locations) (..)

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The user ianch99 in the QNAP NAS community forum reported that the antivirus ClamAV was failing to update due to 0.0.0.0 “Since recent firmware updates, the ClamAV Antivirus fails to update due to 700+ clamav.net entries in /etc/hosts, all set to 0.0.0.0 clamav.net host file entries. e.g.” wrote the user ianch99.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

Know how to distinguish between fake antivirus offers and real notifications Cybercriminals often use fake antivirus offers to trick users into downloading malware. To protect your company from these types of attacks, it is important to know how to distinguish between fake antivirus offers and real notifications.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 17, 2021

The cyber actors conduct network reconnaissance and execute commands to deactivate antivirus capabilities on targeted systems before deploying the ransomware. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. hard drive, storage device, the cloud). and others.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

As of the publishing of this article, BotenaGo currently has low antivirus (AV) detection rate with only 6/62 known AVs seen in VirusTotal: (Figure 1). Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier. NETGEAR DGN2200 devices with firmware through 10.0.0.50. Multiple ZyXEL network-attached storage (NAS) devices running firmware version 5.2,

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Back then, endpoint security focused on computers, which meant the installation of antivirus, malware protection, firewall, and (sometimes) VPN in every computer. These ignored, forgotten, and un-updated (OS/firmware) connected devices can become vulnerabilities exploited by cybercriminals to gain access to networks and cloud resources.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2022

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real-time detection. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Implement network segmentation, such that all machines on your network are not accessible from every other machine.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Implement network segmentation, such that all machines on your network are notaccessible from every other machine.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

There has been much discussion of antivirus protection, patching your software, and using VPNs. Firmware updates aren’t only important for performance, they’re also needed to fix security issues when they arise. But what if the security flaws aren’t in your phones or laptops, but the router your ISP gave you? Lack of updates.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Ensure copies of critical data are not accessible for modification or deletion from the system where the data resides.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Non-privileged threat actors can exploit these drivers to gain complete device control, execute arbitrary code, modify firmware, and escalate operating system privileges, posing a significant security risk. Twelve drivers can subvert security mechanisms, while seven enable firmware erasure in SPI flash memory, rendering the system unbootable.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Set Secure Firewall Rules & ACLs To prevent unwanted access and ensure effective traffic management, secure your firewall through updating firmware to resolve vulnerabilities and adopting proper configurations prior to installing firewalls in production. Sample Windows Defender Firewall prompts for firewall activation 2.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

If this option is not available, you may need to upgrade the router firmware. But in the meantime, WPA2 with a good firewall setting and antivirus software on your devices is pretty good security. See the Best Antivirus Software 6 Differences Between WPA2 and WPA3 WPA3 provides improved security features compared to WPA2.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 18, 2022

Antivirus and EDR tools, SIEM systems (security information and event management), security vendors, software, hardware, firmware, and operating systems. Credentials, emails, employee names, roles, departments/divisions, and physical location. Domain names, subdomains, CDN, mail servers, and other hosts.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

You need to have a reasonable level of trust in the devices connecting to any network, so any policies you can set to require things like antivirus , updated operating systems and VPNs will protect both the network and its users. Device security is also an important part of wireless network security.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Malicious cyber actors then use the Remcos backdoor to issue commands and gain administrator privileges while bypassing antivirus products, maintaining persistence, and running as legitimate processes by injecting itself into Windows processes. Remcos installs a backdoor onto a target system. Enforce MFA. Maintain offline (i.e.,

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 10, 2022

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real-time detection. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Implement network segmentation, such that all machines on your network are not accessible from every other machine.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Some representative examples of free tools: The Czech antivirus and patch management software creator Avast is a large public company. Ransomware researcher Michael Gillespie creates ransomware decryption tools that are distributed for free on antivirus tool websites; he can also be found on GitHub and Twitter.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

Update software, including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets in a timely manner. Enable increased logging policies, enforce PowerShell logging, and ensure antivirus / endpoint detection and response (EDR) are deployed to all endpoints and enabled. Identify and create offline backups for critical assets.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2023

Automated patch management can help prevent security breaches by automatically identifying, downloading, testing, and delivering software and firmware updates to devices and applications through the use of specialized software tools. It also provides endpoint protection solutions such as antivirus and firewall to help safeguard networked PCs.

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Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2023

In March 2018, security researchers at Antivirus firm Dr. Web discovered that 42 models of low-cost Android smartphones are shipped with the Android.Triada.231 Threat actors compromised third-party software or the installation of malware-laced firmware. The only way to remove the threat is to wipe the smartphone and reinstall the OS.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 13, 2022

Sure, your company has anti-malware scanners and antivirus software, but cybercriminals are still finding a way through. Firmware and embedded software . Chips and devices (such as a hard drive, mouse, or memory controller) contain embedded software known as firmware. Code signing is proven to effectively deter this. .

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Malwarebytes

MAY 6, 2022

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real-time detection. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Implement network segmentation, such that all machines on your network are not accessible from every other machine.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Run a complete antivirus/anti-malware scan and update software. Here are some steps to take if you’ve been hacked: Update all of your device firmware and software. Giving someone temporary access to your PC may mean they can control it remotely later, in addition to profiting off your information.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

Update software , including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets, in a timely manner. Set antivirus/antimalware programs to conduct regular scans of IT network assets using up-to-date signatures. Filter network traffic to prohibit ingress and egress communications with known malicious IP addresses.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Endpoint Security: Install and update antivirus software on all hosts. Patch operating systems, software, and firmware on a regular basis. Backup and Restoration: Keep offline backups of data and execute backup and restore on a regular basis. Encrypt backup data to ensure the data infrastructure’s immutability and coverage.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Here are some recommendations for best network practices: "Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. Set antivirus and anti-malware solutions to automatically update; conduct regular scans.". Implement network segmentation.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. • Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software on all hosts. . • Implement a recovery plan to restore sensitive or proprietary data from a physically separate, segmented, secure location (e.g.,

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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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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Implement network segmentation , “such that all machines on your network are not accessible from every other machine” Update antivirus software on all hosts and enable real-time detection. Update and patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates and 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. onion ghtyqipha6mcwxiz[.]onion

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