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BlackCat Ransomware gang breached over 60 orgs worldwide

Security Affairs

Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off. Require administrator credentials to install software. 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.

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Beyond the Office: Securing Home Devices and Networks Against Corporate Breaches

SecureWorld News

Let devices go into sleep mode to allow for automatic software updates. Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Attention should be paid to protecting routers and updating their firmware. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords.

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Defending Against Misconfigured MFA & PrintNightmare Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

They then authenticated to the victim’s VPN to initiate a remote desktop protocol (RDP) connection to the domain controllers. Also read: Best Patch Management Software. Update software, including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets in a timely manner. Network Best Practices.

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A mysterious code prevents QNAP NAS devices to be updated

Security Affairs

Users of QNAP NAS devices are reporting through QNAP forum discussions of mysterious code that adds some entries that prevent software update. Users of the Network attached storage devices manufactured have reported a mystery string of malware attacks that disabled software updates by hijacking entries in host machines’ hosts file.

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Avoslocker ransomware gang targets US critical infrastructure

Security Affairs

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. Require administrator credentials to install software. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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The State of Endpoint Security Management in 2022: It’s Worse Than You Suspect

CyberSecurity Insiders

Back then, endpoint security focused on computers, which meant the installation of antivirus, malware protection, firewall, and (sometimes) VPN in every computer. Only around a quarter of them are computers and other conventional web-connected devices that have cybersecurity software tools installed in them.

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How To Set Up a Firewall in 8 Easy Steps + Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Consider your other security measures like intrusion detection, VPNs , and content filtering. Component interoperability: Verify the compatibility with your current network infrastructure, including hardware and software. Consider load balancing, failover mechanisms, and your preference for hardware-based or software-based firewalls.