The Security Ledger

JULY 26, 2018

In this Spotlight Podcast, sponsored by Trusted Computing Group*, Dennis Mattoon of Microsoft Research gives us the low-down on DICE: the Device Identifier Composition Engine Architectures, which provides a means of solving a range of security and identity problems on low cost, low power IoT endpoints. Among them: establishing strong device.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In that particular case, however, they sought supporting materials in a manner similar to the use of an internet search engine. In this case, students needed to learn about the evolution of operating system architecture. In one instance, students submitted oddly similar submissions that may have started in part or in full from AI LLMs.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 25, 2022

Since Linux is deployed on many IoT (Internet of Things) devices and cloud infrastructures, we are likely to see DDoS (distributed denial-of-system) attacks from botnets that have compromised such devices. The only simple (yet effective) tactic it uses is to brute force its way to gain root access to various Linux architectures.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Healthcare organizations are taking advantage of the many benefits of cloud and SaaS, accessing apps and data over the Internet. Access controls are the nexus of security and the expanding perimeter, and zero trust is the architecture that encompasses it. Zero trust is an all-inclusive security and privacy architecture.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) researchers discovered a new variant of the Zerobot botnet (aka ZeroStresser) that was improved with the capabilities to target more Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Ensure secure configurations for devices: Change the default password to a strong one, and block SSH from external access.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2021

For this reason, it is essential to disconnect these devices from the internet, disable remote access, and use a strong, unique password. “My Cloud OS 5 is a major and fundamental security release that provides an architectural revamp of our older My Cloud firmware and adds new defenses to thwart common classes of attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture.

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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. As the internet has enabled us to access work, data, and equipment from any location, remote access security has become increasingly crucial. Avoid using default or simple-to-guess passwords.

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Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2023

Threat actors behind the campaign aimed at building a botnet to use for a range of criminal activities from password spraying to digital advertising fraud. The experts discovered that the malicious code had been compiled for different architectures. ” concludes the report.

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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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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2022

“The APT actors’ tools have a modular architecture and enable cyber actors to conduct highly automated exploits against targeted devices. . “The APT actors’ tools have a modular architecture and enable cyber actors to conduct highly automated exploits against targeted devices.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The botnet leverages a robust architecture based on a combination of third-party services, P2P, and Command & Control servers. This architecture was implemented to make the botnet resilient to takedowns by law enforcement and security firms with the support of the vendors of the infected devices.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 1, 2023

External cloud assets face continuous threats The report shows that approximately 4% of scanned cloud assets have public IP addresses, making them directly accessible from the internet. Shockingly, the data shows that about 51% of vulnerabilities on these internet-facing assets remain unpatched.

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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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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2023

Threat actors behind the campaign aimed at building a botnet to use for a range of criminal activities from password spraying to digital advertising fraud. The experts discovered that the malicious code had been compiled for different architectures. The popular investigator Brian Krebs and Spur.us “ SocksEscort[.]com

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2022

Create strong passwords. The usage of complex passwords on a terminal network security can impede or even defeat different attack tactics. The usage of complex passwords on a terminal network security can impede or even defeat different attack tactics. Internet scammers are cunning criminals. Source . .

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 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. Then the script downloads the actual Enemybot binary which is compiled for the target device’s architecture.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2022

Protect internet-facing services Defend against brute force and password spraying Defend against phishing. Manage internal architecture risks and segregate internal networks. Below is the list of recommendations included in the guidance: Prevent initial compromise. Improve security of vulnerable devices.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 3, 2022

As part of this very complex, highly distributed architecture, unstructured data flows from myriad sources into and back out of partner networks, cloud file shares and data lakes. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be. (LW

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

The rapid proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) represents vast opportunities for the public sector. Today’s Internet of Things might as well be called the Internet of Threats. Zscaler ThreatLabz recommends that you: Implement a zero trust security architecture: Eliminate implicit trust.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

As public and private sector entities gradually march toward 5G, the financial burden of piling security standards could force some Internet of Things device manufacturers to walk away from highly regulated markets like defense. The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 , which was enacted Dec.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The Mozi botnet was spotted by security experts from 360 Netlab, at the time of its discovered it was actively targeting Netgear, D-Link, and Huawei routers by probing for weak Telnet passwords to compromise them. The sample spreads via Telnet with weak passwords and some known exploits (see the list below).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Implement Zero-Trust Architecture. Verifying machine identities before enabling access can help secure Internet of Things (IoT) networks, which would otherwise expand supply chains’ attack surfaces. Thankfully, this is not an issue without a solution. They must restrict data as much as possible and verify identities at every step.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

If the attacker knows their way around the target infrastructure, they can generate malware tailored to the specific configuration of the target’s network architecture, such as important files, administrative accounts, and critical systems. The TXT files contain instructions on how to execute the password-protected files.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Consider that PCI-DSS alone has over 250 complex requirements that include things like endpoint protection, password management, anti-virus, border security, data recovery and awareness training. All of this activity has put a strain on how companies buy and sell cybersecurity solutions.

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Hackology

DECEMBER 11, 2023

With its decentralized and private peer-to-peer architecture , Utopia ensures that your data transmission and storage are free from any central server involvement. Say goodbye to email and phone number verification – Utopia allows you to create a username and password, granting you instant access to its secure messenger.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

A nationwide loss of power could create a ripple effect, causing disruption to internet telecommunications, water, sewage, fuel and gas supplies. This should include a secure password manager. Companies should also have security event monitoring in place to detect and block anomalous privilege escalation.

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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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SecureList

JULY 5, 2021

More details about that gang can be found in our articles Ransomware world in 2021: who, how and why and Sodin ransomware exploits Windows vulnerability and processor architecture. Focusing your defense strategy on detecting lateral movements and data exfiltration to the internet. To keep your company protected against ransomware 2.0

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Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2022

CVE-2022-2141 (CVSS score: 9.8) – Improper authentication allows a user to send some SMS commands to the GPS tracker without a password. Experts found a sixth issued that has yet to receive a CVE (CVSS score: 8.1) – all devices ship preconfigured with the default password 123456, as does the mobile interface.

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Cisco Security

MAY 25, 2022

Not so bad, but the complexity for internet and network security springs from scoping the “particular activity.” . The internet exists on top of a standardized suite of protocols that govern how data can be transmitted or exchanged between different entities. For example, an enterprise may evaluate the device’s security posture (e.g.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

The configuration issue made this access point publicly available on the Internet. Chris Clements, VP of Solutions Architecture, Cerberus Sentinel. Look for unusual activity on your phone and requests for password resets you’re not expecting. This was not a sophisticated attack.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This includes using weak passwords that can be easily compromised or stolen and misconfiguration errors of cloud-based apps and platforms. Data Breach Cloud Security Internet Of Things Access Control Chris Harris | EMEA Technical Director More About This Author > Schema

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Reset password for Okta admins. The Zscaler platform is built on a holistic zero trust architecture that offers defense-in-depth against supply chain and compromised user attacks, mitigating incidents such as this in the following ways: Minimize the attack surface by making internal apps invisible to the internet.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

RADIUS and TACACS+ apply to specific types of endpoints, but the ZTNA-as-a-Service product works for all kinds of devices, including Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) endpoints, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, operations technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and industrial IoT (IIoT).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Experts also noticed that hackers also used NirSoft utilities to recover passwords from web browsers and email clients. Experts observed the threat actor exploiting a remote code issue in Internet Explorer tracked as CVE-2020-0968 that was addressed by Microsoft with the release of Patch Tuesday security updates for April 2020.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 17, 2023

These authentication factors can range from something you know (like a password), something you have (like a hardware token or a mobile device), to something you are (biometric data like fingerprint or face recognition). A full-scale overhaul of the network architecture might be necessary, requiring extensive resources, time, and expertise.

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