SecureList

APRIL 22, 2024

Diagram of SSH tunnel creation SoftEther VPN The next tool that the attackers used for tunneling was the server utility (VPN Server) from the SoftEther VPN package. To launch the VPN server, the attackers used the following files: vpnserver_x64.exe IP Country + ASN Net name Net Description Address Email 103.27.202[.]85

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This can be done by protecting travel documents, not using public Wi-Fi, securing devices properly, and taking other preventative measures to help ensure safety. Travel Light with Documents Often, you only need to bring your driver’s license, credit and insurance cards, and potentially your passport , depending on where you are traveling to.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

People working remotely is no longer unusual, so the National Security Agency (NSA) has produced a short Best Practices PDF document detailing how remote workers can keep themselves safe from harm. This can help reduce the spread and impact of an infection, and keep all of those valuable work and / or home documents safe.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The user can access their company’s files and documents as if they were physically present at their office. The most popular options include virtual private network (VPN) or remote desktop protocol (RDP). VPN works by initiating a secure connection over the internet through data encryption. Two-factor authentication.

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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. Encryption is vital due to the distributed and multi-tenant nature of cloud services.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 16, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic for example, you may use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to connect to your organization’s network as if you’re sitting in the office, or you might use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to connect to your computer that’s now collecting dust on your office desk.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If you can mandate strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for systems and data, you'll work wonders in preserving valuable data in transit. Setting up reputable business VPN connections on all employee devices will prove valuable when they need to access highly sensitive information.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2023

The document must evolve with changing technologies and attack trends to prevent it from becoming outdated. Ensure employees use a VPN to connect to the company network. In this case, it's vital to encrypt data in transit, so you don't have to worry about your employees using public Wi-Fi.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

a demo for anti-virus software, VPN, music players, photo editing or online games) to hijack the channel of YouTube creators. The malware landing page is disguised as a software download URL that was sent via email or a PDF on Google Drive, or via Google documents containing the phishing links.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2023

The schools, attacked by the group known as Vice Society, have had multiple documents leaked online in the wake of the attack. Other, unnamed confidential documents were seen which belong to a variety of other schools from across all parts of the UK. One school reports roughly 18,680 documents having been stolen.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Digital Certificates are vastly superior mechanisms of authentication security when compared to passwords because they use the power of Public Key Cryptography. Certificates can prevent MITM attacks from happening because they encrypt sensitive data and use EAP-TLS authentication. EAP-TLS is the most secure IEEE 802.1X

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Remember, sometimes a little common sense goes a lot further than the fanciest encryption out there. Ransomware is another significant threat, where attackers encrypt an organization's data and demand payment for its release. Nonprofits should also consider investing in a virtual private network, also known as a VPN.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The gang also claimed on the ‘Stolen data’ page of their Tor leak site that they have stolen unencrypted files from K-Electric before encrypting its systems. At the time it is not clear how many documents were stolen and which kind of information they contained. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

What would happen if you couldn’t access your emails, mobile phone wallet, or documents? Encrypt the data stored on your mobile phone. For Android, however, you may need to enable encryption manually. Remember to check that VPN is enabled and that MFA is also enabled for apps that support it. Write them down in a list.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Users can help protect their personal data by using a VPN and protecting each of their web accounts with a strong, unique password. Exercise caution around suspicious documents : Malicious actors commonly use suspicious documents to prey upon sports fans. When opened, the document asked users to enable macros.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

There are threats that can spread from one file to another, encrypt your files, or monitor what you do. Secure sites begin with “[link] not just “[link] “S” stands for “secure” and indicates that data sent between your browser and the website is encrypted, making it harder for cybercriminals to intercept.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The gang also claimed on the ‘Stolen data’ page of their Tor leak site that they have stolen unencrypted files from K-Electric before encrypting its systems. At the time it is not clear how many documents were stolen and which kind of information they contained. Consider installing and using a VPN. Source BleepingComputer.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

This includes passwords, usernames, document scans, health records, bank account and credit card details, as well as other essential data, all easily searchable and conveniently stored in one place. Enable encryption or use a VPN so that no one can intercept the data traveling through your network while you interact with your database.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 20, 2023

With techniques such as encryption, role-based access control (RBAC), and multi-factor authentication (MFA), you can scale policies of permission and reduce the number of compromised accounts. credit card numbers) of every document in all its states—at rest, in use, and in motion.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet. They can both encrypt data and hide an IP address by using a secure chain to shield network activity. Secure wireless networks – if you have a Wi-Fi network in your workplace, ensure it is secure, encrypted, and hidden.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Mobile payment platforms, like Apple Pay and Google Pay, use advanced technology, like fingerprint authentication and tokenization (in which credit card account numbers are replaced by randomly generated numbers) to provide brick-and-mortar shoppers with an added layer of security. SSLs ensure all data is encrypted. Look for the lock.

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SC Magazine

MAY 18, 2021

Such efforts involved encryption, two-factor authentication, secure network access and cloud-based networking. And while the court system’s VPN could ostensibly accommodate a safe of 2,500 staffers, McCarthy said its true capacity may actually have been as little as 500.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Only some deeper scrutiny can reveal that an encryption protocol is the missing piece of the puzzle, which means that the connection is insecure and the attacker can tamper with all communications. If that's a no-go for whatever reason, a Wi-Fi VPN can do the heavy lifting in terms of traffic encryption.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Ransomware blocks an employer’s access to its data via encryption, and the employer will have to pay a ransom to access it. Connect to Secure Wi-Fi Employees should always connect to a secure Wi-Fi network that is encrypted and password protected. Paper documents should be shredded and destroyed when they are no longer needed.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

In the case of phishing campaigns, Wizard Spider and its affiliates have been known to use legitimate Google document URLs in the email body. The files are then held for ransom and the victim is threatened by data loss, because of the encryption, and leaking of the exfiltrated data. Known ransom note file names are CONTI.txt , R3ADM3.txt

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption scrambles data to make it unreadable to those without decryption keys. Proper use of encryption preserves secrecy and radically lowers the potential damage of a successful cybersecurity attack. Encryption algorithm types will provide an overview of the mathematical algorithms used to encrypt data (AES, RSA, etc.),

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 4, 2023

If possible, wait to submit your payment information until you can access a secured private network or use a virtual private network (VPN) for an extra layer of security. Always ensure that the websites you use for online shopping have SSL encryption. Avoid accessing sensitive accounts or making online purchases using public Wi-Fi.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

Aside from sending out work-related emails and devising corporate documents, laptops may now be used as a tool for homeschooling or a hub for social media and games. Moreover, employees should utilize a Virtual Private Network (VPN) at all times, as this helps to encrypt data traffic and shields the user’s online activities from hackers. .

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SecureWorld News

JULY 28, 2020

The FBI offers these mitigation strategies for at-risk companies: Patch all systems for critical vulnerabilities, prioritizing timely patching of Internet-connected servers for known vulnerabilities and software processing Internet data, such as web browsers, browser plugins, and document readers.

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SC Magazine

JULY 6, 2021

The vulnerabilities associated with PACS systems range from known default passwords, hardcoded credentials and lack of authentication within third-party software.”. Systems should also be configured in accordance with documentation provided by the manufacturer.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

As an example, we could use communications between systems that are not properly encrypted. Improper encryption. Hackers or other malicious sources can intercept poorly encrypted communications on the web. If such processes lack proper authentication steps, they could work as gateways for bigger problems.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 26, 2022

This document is an anonymized look at of all the engagements that the Cisco Talos Incident Response team have been involved in over the previous three months. Pre-ransomware is when we have observed a ransomware attack is about to happen, but the encryption of files has not yet taken place. . How to protect? .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 6, 2023

If privilege escalation is possible from within an already-authenticated account, the mechanism by which that occurs must be thoroughly documented and monitored (logged) too. GoDaddy, Network Solutions) DNS service (E.g., Akamai, CloudFront) Certificate providers (E.g., PCI DSS v4.0

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Security Affairs

MARCH 15, 2023

The leak also included the JWT secret key, another type of token, which is usually used for authentication. If hackers took control of the systems at the Safran Group, they could move around and get access to confidential documents or even damage their equipment. These tokens can be both for a user, and for an admin.

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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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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

G-code files are simple text files and are not encrypted:” Experts warn that G-code files can be downloaded and manipulated by attackers for sabotage or and lead to potentially trade secret data leak. Those objects are in G-code format[ 2 ]. ” continues the experts. “If

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