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Lousy IoT Security

Schneier on Security

OTA -- over-the-air updates) were stored in a publicly accessible AWS S3 bucket that also lacked TLS encryption (CVE-2019-16270, CVE-2019-16274). Arbitrary code execution: unauthenticated root shell access through Android Debug Bridge (ADB) leads to arbitrary code execution and system administration (CVE-2019-16273).

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Microsoft provides more mitigation instructions for the PetitPotam attack

Malwarebytes

In a revision of KnowledgeBase article KB5005413 , Microsoft has provided more elaborate mitigation instructions for the PetitPotam attacks that were disclosed a week ago. The attack could force remote Windows systems to reveal password hashes that could then be easily cracked. Vulnerable systems. PetitPotam.

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Top IT Areas You Need to Check to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

This article discusses top areas in IT where you need to strengthen cybersecurity measures to avoid data breaches and information loss: Networks. One of the most vulnerable areas that hackers use to infiltrate a company’s system is the network. Implementing high-level encryptions will also keep your company data secure.

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ToddyCat: Keep calm and check logs

SecureList

In this article, we’ll describe their new toolset, the malware used to steal and exfiltrate data, and the techniques used by this group to move laterally and conduct espionage operations. The loader starts its activities by loading an encrypted payload from another file that should be present in the same directory. dev/fam/mfe?

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Ransomware Backup Strategy: Secure Your Backups

Spinone

In this article, you’ll find out about ransomware backup strategy , a set of possible ways to make your data more secure. Can Ransomware Encrypt Backups? Short answer: yes, there’s a chance your backup will be encrypted together with the source data. But there is a problem. Ransomware can infect backups.

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Top 12 Cloud Security Best Practices for 2021

eSecurity Planet

Does the provider encrypt data while in transit and at rest? Specifically, these tools address a number of security requirements, including patch management , endpoint encryption, VPNs , and insider threat prevention among others. Encrypt data in motion and at rest. Encryption is a key part of any cloud security strategy.

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Addressing Remote Desktop Attacks and Security

eSecurity Planet

This article looks at the remote desktop protocol, how RDP attacks work, best practices for defense, the prevalence of RDP attacks today, and how remote desktop software vendors are securing their clients. A few days later, IT systems started malfunctioning with ransom messages following. clinical labs company September U.S.

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