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Why BYOD Is the Favored Ransomware Backdoor

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This category also includes routers, switches, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices that can’t install traditional endpoint protection such as antivirus (AV) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions. Remote encryption performs ransomware encryption on a device beyond the security solutions monitoring for malicious activity.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – September 4, 2023 – Attackers Hit Network Devices and More

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Unpatched devices can give attackers privileged access to networks, particularly those set up as VPN virtual servers, ICA proxies, RDP proxies, or AAA servers. It is suspected that the Akira ransomware organization used an undisclosed weakness in Cisco VPN software to evade authentication. MFA should be enabled for all VPN users.

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Vulnerability Recap 4/15/24 – Palo Alto, Microsoft, Ivanti Exploits

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Threats range from severe weaknesses in Ivanti’s VPN appliances to zero-day exploits in popular software such as Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS and Telegram’s Windows client. Typically, these vulnerabilities result in remote code execution or denial-of-service attacks, posing major dangers to users’ data security.

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16 Remote Access Security Best Practices to Implement

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You build a strong barrier against unwanted access attempts by demanding extra kinds of identification, such as a security token or biometric information. Secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) Use: VPNs are used to protect communication between distant devices and your corporate network.

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What is a Managed Security Service Provider? MSSPs Explained

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Email security deploys tools , uses techniques, and implements protocols such as SPF , DKIM , and DMARC to prevent threats delivered via email and attachments. Managed endpoint security installs, configures, and maintains endpoint protection tools ( antivirus , endpoint detection and response (EDR), etc.)

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What Is an Application Level Gateway? How ALGs Work

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ALGs enhance NGFWs by performing deep packet inspection at the application layer, offering precise control over application protocols and increasing overall security posture. VPN Users can integrate ALGs and VPNs by setting up ALGs to inspect and manage traffic passing via the VPN tunnel at the application layer.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

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Rootkit scanning solutions are best suited for personal devices and programs, while antimalware, antivirus, EDR, and XDR tend to be more effective at identifying and responding to malware on a business scale. In many cases, antivirus protection is included as part of a greater cybersecurity suite of solutions, such as EDR or XDR.