Malwarebytes

MAY 25, 2022

The only simple (yet effective) tactic it uses is to brute force its way to gain root access to various Linux architectures. XorDDoS, in particular, has been used to compromise devices using Secure Shell (SSH) brute force attacks. XorDDoS is as sophisticated as it gets.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encryption, and monitoring systems are just a few of the tools and procedures used to maintain security.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The campaign was uncovered by CrowdStrike by investigating a series of security incidents in multiple countries, the security firm added that the threat actors show an in-depth knowledge of telecommunications network architectures. The implant was used by LightBasin to steal passwords to access other systems and deploy additional implants.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 12, 2021

This requires a robust connection to the Internet (Lumen and Gigamon), firewall protection (Palo Alto Networks), segmented wireless network (Commscope Ruckus) and network full packet capture & forensics and SIEM (RSA NetWitness); with Cisco providing cloud-based security and intelligence support. Recorded Future. urlscan.io.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2021

The shell script downloads several Mirai binaries that were compiled for different architectures, then it executes these binaries one by one. Experts noticed that the malware also downloads more shell scripts that retrieve brute-forcers that could be used to target devices protected with weak passwords.

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2023

Replication allows instances of Redis to be run in a distributed architecture, aka leader/follower topology. Once compromised a server, the attackers deliver the next-stage payloads that allow the malware to carry out malicious activities, such as modifying iptables firewall rules.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Specifically, the agency added: Recommendations for preventing common initial infection vectors Updated recommendations to address cloud backups and zero trust architecture (ZTA). Consider employing password-less MFA that replace passwords with two or more verification factors (e.g., Use automation to detect common issues (e.g.,

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned cloud expert or just starting out, understanding IaaS security is critical for a resilient and secure cloud architecture. Security Misconfigurations Inadequately designed security settings, such as open ports, lax access restrictions, or misconfigured firewall rules, might expose infrastructure vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

This will not only help better test the architectures that need to be prioritized, but it will provide all sides with a clear understanding of what is being tested and how it will be tested. See the Top Web Application Firewalls 4. Penetration testers will try to brute force passwords and prey on misconfigurations.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Attack vectors There are two main IoT infection routes: brute-forcing weak passwords and exploiting vulnerabilities in network services. A successful password cracking enables hackers to execute arbitrary commands on a device and inject malware. Unfortunately, users tend to leave these passwords unchanged.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The Kaspersky researchers revealed that hackers now use security devices such as firewalls , load balancers, or network address translators (NAT) to interfere with TCP connections, spoof IPs, and perform amplification attacks. It attacked routers that were compromised in 2018 when MikroTik RouterOS had a vulnerability.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2023

Once the malicious webshell is installed, it creates a random 36 characters long password which later is used for the authentication purpose. The value of the custom header contains the password generated during the installation of the malicious webshell. aspx or _human2.aspx

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Back then, much of the cybersecurity discussion might have been around strengthening passwords, updating anti-virus software, and maybe deploying the latest firewalls to protect the enterprise perimeter. This is the essence of the Zero Trust security architecture, which is gaining popularity in virtually all sectors.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

These safeguards, when combined with adherence to security best practices and standards, establish a strong security architecture for public cloud environments. Authentication guarantees that users are who they say they are, typically through usernames and passwords or multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2022

But since users often mistype their passwords – typically a non-malicious event for most environments – it wouldn’t be necessary to generate an alert each time. Maybe the user forgot to update the password on his mobile device, which blocked automated login attempts. Event code 4625 in Windows means a failed login attempt.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

Stealer plug-in – harvests passwords from a wide variety of applications (browsers, FTP clients, VPN clients, chat and email programs, poker programs etc.). Sniffer plug-in – injects malicious scripts into a victim’s browser, usually while visiting internet banking sites. TOR plug-in – installs a TOR proxy and enables access to .onion

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2022

The botnet targets multiple architectures, including arm, bsd, x64, and x86. It uses a list of hardcoded username/password combinations to login into devices in the attempt to access systems using weak or default credentials. The researchers attribute the botnet to the cybercrime group Keksec which focuses on DDoS-based extortion.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

For example, encryption keys, administrator passwords, and other critical information are stored in the Azure Key Vault in FIPS 140-2 Level 2-validated hardware security modules (HSMs).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Provider Services & Software: Cloud providers may offer a range of services such as databases, firewalls , artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and application programming interface (API) connections. Network, firewall, and web application firewall (WAF) hardening. Network, API, firewall, and WAF hardening.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2021

Network security is a challenge because the proliferation of devices each with their own IP address means you can’t slap up a perimeter firewall to block all suspicious or unknown web traffic. Default passwords are bad, and you should be using strong, unique passwords. Practicing basic security hygiene should be rote by now.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Segmentation Gateways: Central to the architecture is segmentation gateways, which can be physical or virtual. MFA adds an extra layer of protection by requiring users to provide more than just a password for access. Testing and Validation: Thoroughly test and validate all components of your zero-trust architecture.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 13, 2021

In some of the more egregious examples of poor planning, security was left in the realm of strictly technical aspects of network architecture. As stated by Santosh Kumar, “In general, the myth has been that having a firewall would address both the infrastructure and application/product lifecycle security. Beyond the Technical.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

See the top Patch and Vulnerability Management products August 29, 2023 Juniper Vulnerabilities Expose Network Devices to Remote Attacks A critical vulnerability in Juniper EX switches and SRX firewalls is being tracked as CVE-2023-36844 , CVE-2023-36845 , CVE-2023-36846 , and CVE-2023-36847. MFA should be enabled for all VPN users.

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NopSec

AUGUST 22, 2013

Networks need to be appropriately segmented and separated with VLANs and firewalls to protect segments that contain sensitive information. Web applications layered architecture need to be appropriately structured to prevent the various layers to be compromised independently. Best Practices Guide: Penetration Testing.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

The certification covers active defense, defense in depth, access control, cryptography, defensible network architecture and network security, incident handling and response, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, security policy, IT risk management, virtualization and cloud security , and Windows and Linux security.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

Agent-Server: The scanner installs agent software on the target host in an agent-server architecture. It also examines network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls , and other devices. The agent gathers information and connects with a central server, which manages and analyzes vulnerability data.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. Technical controls may be implemented by: Hardware appliances : switches, routers, firewalls, etc. In a complex, modern network, this assumption falls apart.

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Kali Linux

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Re4son-v8+ Architecture: arm64 And then edit the /etc/hosts file as well, changing the line that has kali-raspberry-pi in it to be DESKTOP-UL8M7HT : 127.0.1.1 A shortcut to generating one is to simply run wpa_passphrase SSID PASSWORD where SSID is the name of the wireless network, and PASSWORD is the passphrase (aka PSK) for the network.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Rotate certificates, keys, and passwords for all connected or exposed systems and applications Attribution UTA0178, China’s government-backed hacking group motivated by espionage, is believed to be responsible for exploiting vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) VPN.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. NIST continues to encourage the development of lightweight cryptography that can be used in constrained environments and researchers also continue to explore new types of hardware (microchips, architecture, etc.)

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Password Hash Cracking, User Cloning, and User Impersonation: Three Risks Every SAP Customer Should Know. However, there are other methods of getting user credentials that exploit SAP NetWeaver architecture specific weaknesses, specifically tailored to hash values. . Password Hash Values in SAP. Cracking Password Hash Values.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Penetration Testing Product Guides 9 Best Penetration Testing Tools 10 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) move beyond the traditional perimeter of a network to provide protections at the application layer of the TCP/IP stack.

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SecureList

JULY 19, 2023

Perform offline cracking to extract the password. only traces of connections to the WebUI could be stored in the firewall logs. Note: as these are NTLMv2 hashes, they cannot be leveraged as part of a Pass-the-Hash technique.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Firewalls and web application firewalls ( WAFs ) filter network traffic. Firewalls and Web Application Firewalls (WAF): Firewalls regulate network traffic and defend against external threats, whereas WAFs protect web applications by monitoring and filtering HTTP/HTTPS requests from potential threats.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Additionally, as fundamental parts of this complete architecture, adherence to safe API design standards and compliance with data protection laws reinforce APIs against a variety of cyber risks. A secure API architecture serves as a strong foundation for all that, designed with security in mind.

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Kali Linux

JANUARY 29, 2018

As we roll into chapter seven, we’ll dig into security topics and cover firewall and log configuration and monitoring, package auditing and several host-based intrusion detection tools.

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