CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet. Backup and recovery – according to FEMA , 40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster. Turn on two-factor or multi-factor authentication for login as an option whenever possible.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

” Unfortunately, most organizations often neglect the protection of RDP accesses and workers use easy-to-guess passwords and with no additional layers of authentication or protection. .” Use an additional layer of authentication ( MFA/2FA ).

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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). Threat actors also often gain access by exploiting virtual private networks (VPNs) or using compromised credentials. Drive-by-downloads. Malvertising.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2023

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2019

The list of flaws includes OS Command Injection, Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, Cross-site Request Forgery, Small Space of Random Values, Cross-site Scripting, Exposure of Backup file to Unauthorized Control Sphere, Improper Authentication, and Use of Hard-coded Credentials.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This challenge aligns with risks such as Broken Authentication (OWASP API2) and Broken Function Level Authorization (OWASP API5), where weak authentication mechanisms or flawed access controls can result in unauthorized access. Implementing multi-factor authentication, security software, and regular training are essential measures.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Use the 3-2-1 backup rule. Make it a habit to reboot devices often, ensuring that downloaded updates are activated. Additionally, be cautious when adding new friends; verify their authenticity through known offline connections. Corporate data should be accessed only through an organization's VPN connection.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

Recipients are encouraged to click this link, which actually contains code that allows for the download and execution of either Bazar , a backdoor, or IcedID (aka BokBot), a Trojan. We’ve downloaded your data and are ready to publish it on out [sic] news website if you do not respond. Use multi-factor authentication where possible.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

If such processes lack proper authentication steps, they could work as gateways for bigger problems. Before the device applies the update, it sends a backup to the servers. It can be prevented through the use of an online VPN. Once connected to the network, a rogue IoT device can download and send or manipulate the data.

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Fox IT

JANUARY 12, 2021

After obtaining a valid account, they use this account to access the victim’s VPN, Citrix or another remote service that allows access to the network of the victim. The threat used valid accounts against remote services: Cloud-based applications utilizing federated authentication protocols. Account discovery (T1087).

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Spinone

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Typically, in flight encryption can be accomplished using IPsec VPN tunnels or TLS/SSL for encryption. IPsec establishes mutual authentication between source and endpoints, negotiating the “keys” that are used in the TCP/IP session. What if crucial company data is destroyed or corrupted?

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Users unintentionally download and execute ransom malware via malicious emails, PDFs, drive-by downloads, malvertising, forced download, and browser exploits. Logins without multi-factor authentication. terminal services, virtual private networks (VPNs), and remote desktops—often use weak passwords and do not require MFA.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 22, 2022

In most cases, this involved social engineering employees at the targeted firm into adding one of their computers or mobiles to the list of devices allowed to authenticate with the company’s virtual private network (VPN). White showing a screenshot of a script that he said downloaded all available T-Mobile source code.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

Not all multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions are equal. For a two-factor authentication solution, that may include hidden costs, such as upfront, capital, licensing, support, maintenance, and operating costs. Estimate and plan for how much it will cost to deploy multi-factor authentication to all of your apps and users.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Authenticator – a method of how a user can prove his/her identity to a system. Backup – a copy of physical or virtual data so in case they are being deleted or lost user could easily recover it. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Virtual Private Network (VPN) : For remote access, remote desktop protocol (RDP) no longer can be considered safe. Instead, organizations should use a virtual private network (VPN) solution. For improved security using mobile phones, free authentication apps are available from Google, Microsoft, and others.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2021

Below the list of recommendations included in the advisory published by CISA and the FBI for impacted MSPs: Download the Kaseya VSA Detection Tool. MSP customers affected by the attack are advised to use and enforce MFA wherever possible and protect their backups by placing them on air-gapped systems.

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SecureList

JUNE 15, 2022

Request for access to corporate VPN. I sell VPN accounts of USA companies, revenue is 1kkk$. Access type: VPN. Access type: VPN. Sale] VPN-RDP accounts for network access. Access type: VPN-RDP. Access type: VPN-RDP. Access type: VPN-RDP. Access type: VPN-RDP. Countries: US, CA, AU, GB.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

DNS communicates in plain text and, without modification, DNS assumes that all information it receives is accurate, authentic, and authoritative. To protect the protocol, best practices will add additional protocols to the process that encrypt the DNS communication and authenticate the results. Local backups for quick access.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

After cleaning all remnants of the attack from the network, security experts recommended password resets for all privileged, non-privileged, and service accounts, as well as two-factor authentication (2FA) for VPN and email access. Despite having completely rebuilt their systems from backup, the ransomware was never fully remediated.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

AES encryption can be commonly found in communication protocols, virtual private network (VPN) encryption, full-disk encryption, and Wi-Fi transmission protocols. Encryption protocols can also verify the authenticity of sources and prevent a sender from denying they were the origin of a transmission.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

The truth is that solutions like single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) can spell disaster if initial access is all a malicious actor needs to traverse the network’s resources. Prevent Rely solely on offline backups Disallow unnecessary file sharing. Old way New way.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Another common problem is the discovery of weak authentication schemes such as Transport Layer Security (TLS) versions 1.0 For example, a website might embed PDF files for clients to download, but a botnet could execute a HTTP GET Attack to send a large number of requests to download the file and overwhelm the server.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Additionally, no additional network configuration is required from an end user/device perspective such as VPN configuration. p> Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery – Backups and Recovery One of the most often overlooked areas in security is business continuity and disaster recovery.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As an example, an authorisation bypass is found in a mobile application API that allows an attacker to discover and download age verification documents, including passports, for all users of the platform. Cryptography Cryptography can be used for two main purposes in embedded systems: confidentiality and authenticity.

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