CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Malware Analysis: Explore malware types, their behavior, and the techniques used for analyzing and detecting them. Investigate malware’s propagation methods, evasion techniques, and methods for identifying and mitigating potential threats.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The operator behind the growing P2PInfect botnet is turning their focus to Internet of Things (IoT) and routers running the MIPS chip architecture, expanding their list of targets and offering more evidence that the malware is an experienced threat actor.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In today’s security climate, NetOps and SecOps teams are witnessing increased attack surface area as applications and workloads move far beyond the boundaries of their data center. These applications/workloads move to, and reside in multi-cloud architecture, adding complexity to connectivity, visibility, and control.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Researchers from from Netlab, the network security division of Chinese tech giant Qihoo 360, have discovered a new botnet, tracked as HEH, that contains the code to wipe all data from infected systems, such as routers, IoT devices, and servers. In the current version, each node cannot send control command to its peers.

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Security Affairs

JULY 4, 2019

Researchers at Network Security Research Lab of Qihoo 360 discovered a Lua-based backdoor dubbed Godlua that targets both Linux and Windows systems. The peculiarity of this new piece of malware is the ability to communicate with C2 servers via DNS over HTTPS ( DoH ). Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – Godlua backdoor, DoH ).

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DNS Malware Advertising DDOS 80

CSO Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

As if 2020 didn’t present enough challenges, it also brought an increase in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS), ransomware, and malware attacks. And as anyone who has suffered through one or more of these network security incidents can attest, they can have a devastating business impact.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Researchers spotted a new evasive malware, tracked as KmsdBot, that infects systems via an SSH connection that uses weak credentials. Akamai Security Research discovered a new evasive Golang-based malware, tracked as KmsdBot, that infects systems via an SSH connection that uses weak login credentials.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Not only is providing secure and reliable access of critical importance, it is a HIPAA requirement. The network security perimeter is dynamically created and policy-based, and must be guarded by secure and highly managed access controls. Zero trust is an all-inclusive security and privacy architecture.

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Healthcare Technology Architecture IoT 349

Cisco Security

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In today’s security climate, NetOps and SecOps teams are witnessing increased attack surface area as applications and workloads move far beyond the boundaries of their data center. These applications/workloads move to, and reside in, multicloud architecture, adding complexity to connectivity, visibility, and control.

Firewall 101

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

A robust risk management program should include regular assessments of security controls and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. By taking a proactive approach towards security in your architecture and configuration, you are better able to protect critical data from potential threats.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2022

During the first two decades of this century, virtual private networks —VPNs—served as a cornerstone of network security. VPNs encrypt data streams and protect endpoints from unauthorized access, essentially by requiring all network communications to flow over a secured pipe. Related: Deploying human sensors.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2024

Researcher HaxRob discovered a previously undetected Linux backdoor named GTPDOOR, designed to target telecom carrier networks. Security researcher HaxRob discovered a previously undetected Linux backdoor dubbed GTPDOOR, which is specifically crafted to carry out stealth cyber operations within mobile carrier networks.

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McAfee

AUGUST 4, 2021

McAfee Enterprise is pleased to announce that the Network Security Platform (NSP), our industry leading next-gen Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) solution, has been awarded Miercom Certified Secure for superior security and performance. About Miercom. Test Bed Diagram. Test Tools. Key Findings. Prevented 98.7%

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McAfee

JUNE 9, 2020

Backhauling internet traffic to a traditional Web Gateway’s “Hub and Spoke” architecture can be very costly. Network slows to a halt as traffics spikes, and VPN for remote workers proved to be ineffective and low performance in a situation like COVID. Legacy Secure Web Gateway architecture in a cloud world.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Data security is top-of-mind for businesses and consumers alike these days. According to the Gartner Hype Cycle for Data Security, 2021, “organizations are accelerating the deployment of sensitive data across multi-cloud architectures, which exposes data beyond traditional network boundaries.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Many of these tools protect resources connected to networks, thus shutting down threats as early as possible.

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Network Security Penetration Testing Firewall Antivirus 120

Cisco Security

JUNE 1, 2021

Over the past 20+ years, Snort has become the de facto standard by which all network intrusion detection systems are measured. The release of Snort 3 in January 2021 represents a significant upgrade to the tried and tested network security tool. At that time, gigabit networks were in their infancy.

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Firewall Architecture Engineering Network Security 122

Cisco Security

DECEMBER 3, 2021

We’re honored to receive industry recognition for excellence in the network firewall market and for making security less complex, more agile, and better able to defend against today’s and tomorrow’s threats. Its testing employs both common “commodity” malware samples as well as sophisticated and targeted attacks.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 29, 2022

“Whatever the project of the day (application modernization, monolith to microservice digital transformation, multi-cloud service mesh enablement, to name a few), APIs have become the backbone of modern application architectures and the digital supply chains organizations rely on,” said Nick Rago, field CTO.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

When malware first breaches a network, it doesn’t make its presence known right away. Instead, it gathers information about the network and attempts to infect key specific locations — current malware can even target backup data to hamper recovery after the attack. The issue likely comes down to awareness.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

A successful firewall setup and deployment requires careful design, implementation, and maintenance to effectively improve your network integrity and data security. Take note of your security requirements, physical environment, and component interoperability.

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Firewall Architecture Firmware Risk 62

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2022

What further compounds an already complex architectural and security landscape is the fact that critical infrastructure industries in various countries tend to be either partially or fully government controlled; with many providing “essential services” such as Healthcare, Water, Power, Emergency Services and Food production.

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IoT Architecture Energy and Utilities Firewall 134

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 20, 2022

Incidents of malware targeting Linux-based Internet of Things (IoT) devices jumped by more than a third in 2021, with three malware families the primary drivers behind the increase. It then blocks those ports so that it is not overwritten by other malicious actors or malware.”.

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IoT DDOS Malware Internet 145

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

It’s encouraging to see that enterprises understand that zero-trust architectures present one of the most effective ways of providing secure access to business resources,” said Chris Hines, director, zero-trust solutions, at Zscaler.

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VPN Social Engineering Authentication Architecture 135

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 4, 2022

Legacy security architectures just don’t fit this massively complex, highly dynamic environment. Somehow, more attention and security processes need to be focused on APIs without blunting their usefulness. These kingpins realize it will take some time to for companies to effectively raise the level of API security.

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Digital transformation Hacking Architecture Cyber Risk 260

SecureWorld News

MAY 27, 2021

A new security audit reveals that cyber bad actors hit the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) with more than 6,000 attacks during the last four years. And the audit found that attackers did successfully introduce malware into agency systems.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 4, 2021

The National Security Agency (NSA) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) released a joint information sheet Thursday that offers guidance on the benefits of using a Protective Domain Name System (PDNS). A PDNS service uses existing DNS protocols and architecture to analyze DNS queries and mitigate threats.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

We’ll cover their uses and benefits in detail, but here’s a high-level overview to start: External vulnerability scan: Tests the network security of your company from the outside in order to find vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses against outside attacks.

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Penetration Testing Network Security Risk Data breaches 98

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). It is also important to repeat security awareness training regularly to keep your staff informed and vigilant. Use automation to detect common issues (e.g.,

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Ransomware Backups Social Engineering Accountability 61

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner). SSCP from (ISC)2 is a mid-level certification designed for IT administrators, managers, directors, and network security professionals responsible for the hands-on operational security of their organization’s critical assets. As of mid-2022, the cost is $381 USD.

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Cybersecurity Penetration Testing System Administration Cyber Attacks 120

SC Magazine

MARCH 22, 2021

But despite frequent references and marketing resources, there’s still much confusion about what SASE means, as well as its purpose and how seriously security pros should focus on it. Think of SASE as an architecture model, although sometimes it’s referred to as a concept or framework.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 23, 2021

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently wrote a letter to Senator Ron Wyden, responding to some questions he previously asked the Agency regarding the SolarWinds breach. CISA mentions that firewalls could have been used to neutralize the malware, limiting the impact of the breach.

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Firewall Internet Internet Malware 70

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Unpatched devices can give attackers privileged access to networks, particularly those set up as VPN virtual servers, ICA proxies, RDP proxies, or AAA servers. CVE-2023-3519 was used by the attackers to infect computers, including misleading PowerShell scripts, malware payloads within normal processes, and PHP web shells for remote control.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 23, 2021

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently wrote a letter to Senator Ron Wyden, responding to some questions he previously asked the Agency regarding the SolarWinds breach. CISA mentions that firewalls could have been used to neutralize the malware, limiting the impact of the breach.

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Firewall Internet Internet Malware 52

Cisco Security

MAY 11, 2022

We’ll have experts on hand to walk you through what we can learn from a feed of RSA Conference traffic throughout the week, using multiple Cisco Secure products, pulled together with the SecureX cross-platform architecture. BRKSEC-2834 – Cisco’s Unified Agent: Cisco Secure Client. Time (EST). 9:30 AM.

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Firewall Threat Detection Risk Engineering 112

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

Today, businesses, such as car manufacturers, must be aware of potential malware infections not just in their own systems, but also in those of their suppliers and equipment. Implementing a zero-trust security model cannot be done overnight but is a multiyear journey. However, the scope of cyber breaches continues to grow.

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