eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Prepare for Installation The first stage in setting up a firewall is to prepare for installation after evaluating the type of firewall you need via the risk assessment listed above. Configure Logging & Alerts Recording and monitoring firewall activity makes sure that security risks or operational concerns are detected in a timely manner.

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NopSec

AUGUST 23, 2022

What a cybersecurity team is striving for is understanding and managing the risks their organization faces. If you pick it apart, you can see that risk is the result of vulnerabilities and threats. That’s how risk is assessed. But risk is not classified into a simple yes or no answer. The list of them is just the start.

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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. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 18, 2022

During such reconnaissance operations, attackers collect relevant data about their victims, but it’s not without risks for them. Antivirus and EDR tools, SIEM systems (security information and event management), security vendors, software, hardware, firmware, and operating systems.

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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. Software updates are critical for keeping a system’s integrity and security intact.

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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. Consider using a centralized patch management system; use a risk-based assessment strategy to determine which OT network assets and zones should participate in the patch management program.

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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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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

Applying the patches does not eliminate all risks but not doing so would be a significant risk. Update software, including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets in a timely manner. Automatically update antivirus and anti- malware solutions and conduct regular virus and malware scans.

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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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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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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Technology has made us more productive and connected, but it also puts us at risk of exploitation. 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. 2020 was a high-water mark for online scams and fraud.

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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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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. We used online tools such as Shodan to show the potential damage the BotenaGo malware could cause, and its potential for putting millions of IoT devices at risk.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Mac and Windows have their own built-in firewalls, and home routers and antivirus subscriptions frequently include them also.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

If your kid does this, it not only puts their data at risk, but also opens the door for abuse. Install an antivirus (AV) you trust. Update your child’s device’s firmware. Just like any software that’s installed on their devices, it is equally important to update firmware. Better safe than sorry, right?

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SecureList

MARCH 14, 2022

Currently, we assess that the risk of the cyber component of this conflict spilling over to Europe is medium-high. We advise organizations to: Take typical measures against DDoS attacks, ransomware and destructive malware, phishing, targeted attacks, supply-chain attacks and firmware attacks.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

To safeguard learning continuity in this environment, US lawmakers have passed legislation aimed at mitigating security and privacy risks for the K–12 community. However, federal policymakers promise the K–12 Cybersecurity Act is just the first step in addressing heightened security risks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Managed endpoint security installs, configures, and maintains endpoint protection tools ( antivirus , endpoint detection and response (EDR), etc.) and installed software (operating systems, applications, firmware, etc.). and then monitors the endpoint alerts to respond to detected threats.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

At its core, malware exploits existing network, device, or user vulnerabilities , posing as little a risk as annoying advertisements to the much more damaging demand for millions of dollars in ransom. Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. How to Defend Against Adware.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Typically, a security team will leverage a cloud security platform to detect vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and other cloud risks. A strong cloud security vulnerability management program analyzes risk in context to address the vulnerabilities that matter the most as quickly as possible. Benefits of Using VMaaS. Ivanti VMaaS.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

It’s not often we observe a large-scale attack by APT threat actors – they usually avoid such attacks because they are too ‘noisy’ and risk drawing attention to the campaign. LuminousMoth is an exception. We observed a high number of infections; although we think the campaign was aimed at a few targets of interest.

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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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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Here is how to mitigate your risk: [link] — Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (@CISAgov). Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. Set antivirus and anti-malware solutions to automatically update; conduct regular scans. hospitals and healthcare providers.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Better network security access controls can improve security and decrease cost and risk. Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) : Growing organizations face increased breach risk as the potential damages from stolen credentials increase with company size and reputation. and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.)

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In July, we reported a rootkit that we found in modified Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware, the code that loads and initiates the boot process when the computer is turned on. However, extensions are not always secure; and even seemingly innocent add-ons can present a real risk. Mobile statistics.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

Chinese APT attackers developed a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) malware that hijacks the booting sequence and is saved in the SPI flash memory of the motherboard beyond where most tools might remove it. Maintain effective endpoint security ( antivirus , EDR ). Strong Access Control for Users. Use strong passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Risk-based analytics: Considers the level of risk as the context for the level of permission needed to access systems, applications, and data. Endpoint protection platform (EPP) and Endpoint detection and response (EDR) : Add features to antivirus to detect malicious behavior and proactively block attacks.

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