The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Related: Good to know about IoT Physical security is often a second thought when it comes to information security. Despite this, physical security must be implemented correctly to prevent attackers from gaining physical access and taking whatever they desire.

Cyber Risk 173

Cyber Risk Risk Firewall Surveillance 173

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Schneider Electric released security advisories for multiple vulnerabilities impacting various products, including four issues that can be exploited by attackers to take control of Modicon M221 programmable logic controllers (PLCs). This data is encrypted using a 4-byte XOR key, which is a weak encryption method.”

Encryption 105

Encryption Passwords Authentication Software 105

Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Xplain hack impacted the Swiss cantonal police and Fedpol Zyxel published guidance for protecting devices from ongoing attacks Kimsuky APT poses as journalists and broadcast writers in its attacks New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware CISA adds Progress MOVEit Transfer zero-day to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

Spyware 86

Spyware Hacking Malware Social Engineering 86

Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2024

If the implant is active, a specially crafted empty TCP packet is returned, accompanied by information regarding the host’s responsiveness. GTPDOOR also supports authentication and encryption mechanisms. An intriguing aspect of GTPDOOR is its minimal impact on ingress firewall configurations.

Telecommunications 128

Telecommunications Firewall Mobile Malware 128

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

UPnP is an insecure protocol, it uses network UDP multicasts, and doesn’t support encryption and authentication. “It is recommended that your QNAP NAS stay behind your router and firewall without a public IP address. Only use encrypted HTTPS or other types of secure connections (SSH, etc.).

VPN 102

VPN Internet Internet Firewall 102

Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The group uses multiple attack vectors to gain access to victim networks, including RDP exploitation, SonicWall firewall vulnerabilities exploitation, and phishing attacks. To each encrypted file, it appends a randomized nine-digit hexadecimal number as an extension. “The ” reads the joint advisory. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 85

Ransomware Encryption Firmware Backups 85

SecureList

MARCH 12, 2024

Broken Authentication 5. Broken Authentication 5. Recommendations provided in these rankings are general in nature and based on information security best practices standards and guidelines, such as OWASP and NIST. Mitigation: implement authentication and authorization controls according to the role-based access model.

Passwords 99

Passwords Authentication Architecture Risk 99

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The operation reversibly modified the routers’ firewall rules to block remote management access to the devices. Attackers replaced binaries on compromised EdgeRouters with trojanized OpenSSH server binaries allowing remote attackers to bypass authentication. ” concludes the report. Upgrade to the latest firmware version.

Energy and Utilities 96

Energy and Utilities Government Firewall Malware 96

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Its table illustration also goes into more detail and notes Google’s responsibility for hardware, boot, hardened kernel and interprocess communication (IPC), audit logging, network, and storage and encryption of data. However, the customer must secure that data when the environment is active. Network, API, firewall, and WAF hardening.

Backups 124

Backups Firewall Encryption Software 124

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The data breach compromised payment card information of roughly 40 million customers. It has also agreed to strengthen its information security program through a series of steps, which must be done within 180 days of the agreement. The company will pay a total of $17.5 million to 46 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

Data breaches 60

Data breaches Penetration Testing Password Management Information Security 60

Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Section 3 Sensitive authentication data must now be encrypted or protected if stored before authorization. Disk level encryption is no longer permitted for protection unless it is a form of removeable media (e.g., If using just passwords for authentication, service providers must change customer passwords every 90 days.

Authentication 52

Authentication Passwords Media Encryption 52

Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2020

Here are the simple tips for API security, let’s have a look! Authentication. To increase the complexity of hacking your device, always get to know who is calling your APIs, by using a simple access authentication (user/password) or an API key (asymmetric key). Encryption. API Firewalling. Just be cryptic.

Authentication 114

Authentication Firewall Encryption Passwords 114

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

The skimmer loads dynamically to avoid static malware scanners and uses unique encryption parameters for each victim to obfuscate the malicious code.” The JavaScript URL is hardcoded in the loader script in encrypted format, experts observed that the attackers can change the URL for each victim.

eCommerce 132

eCommerce Malware Encryption Advertising 132

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

enumerates system information to include hostname, host configuration, domain information, local drive configuration, remote shares, and mounted external storage devices. attempts to encrypt any data saved to any local or remote device but skips files associated with core system functions.” ” reads the flash alert.

Ransomware 87

Ransomware Backups Encryption Accountability 87

Centraleyes

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The 12 technical and operational control requirements of the PCI DSS were established to ensure data security competence and are accepted as a benchmark for information security. Let’s take a look at the requirements themselves. This also applies to when it is in transit.

Passwords 52

Passwords Computers and Electronics Software Risk 52

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2021

CVE-2021-33885 – Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity (CVSS 9.7) CVE-2021-33882 – Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CVSS 8.2) CVE-2021-33883 – Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (CVSS 7.1) An attacker doesn’t need any authentication to conduct the attack.

Hacking 104

Hacking Authentication Internet Internet 104

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

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Cybercrime 87

Cybercrime Malware Hacking Accountability 87

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The tool is not designed to be exposed on the Internet, however, researchers spotted tens thousands Redis instance publicly accessible without authentication. This may allow hackers to gain server privileges, delete or steal data, or even lead to an encryption extortion, critically endangering normal business services.”

Cryptocurrency 96

Cryptocurrency Internet Internet Hacking 96

Cisco Security

AUGUST 30, 2021

Using this list as a backdrop the following best practices are presented as a call to action to help organizations take a proactive approach at addressing API security risk. Use strong authentication and authorization. and protocols like OpenID Connect to secure the sharing of sensitive company and user information.

Software 116

Software Authentication Risk Encryption 116

SC Magazine

MARCH 30, 2021

Today’s columnist, Scott McCormick of Reciprocity, offers four ways Zero Trust can lock down security at businesses. During the pandemic last year the brilliance of information security personnel was on full display, as businesses transitioned to a remote-first approach. hyku CreativeCommons Credit: CC BY-SA 2.0.

Digital transformation 81

Digital transformation Authentication Technology Network Security 81

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Turn off SSH and other network device management interfaces such as Telnet, Winbox, and HTTP for wide area networks (WANs) and secure with strong passwords and encryption when enabled. Implement and enforce multi-layer network segmentation with the most critical communications and data resting on the most secure and reliable layer.

Ransomware 68

Ransomware VPN Cybercrime Accountability 68

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2022

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Spyware 69

Spyware DNS Surveillance Ransomware 69

Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2020

no authentication and clear-text communication Incorrect HTTP requests cause out of range access in Zope XSS on the web interface Private SSH key Backdoor APIs Backdoor management access and RCE Pre-auth RCE with chrooted access. Also, there is no firewall by default.” log escape sequence injection xmppCnrSender.py

Accountability 82

Accountability Advertising Software Authentication 82

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2020

In May, Malwarebytes researchers observed the Mac version of Dacls being distributed via a Trojanized two-factor authentication application for macOS called MinaOTP, mostly used by Chinese speakers. MATA is also able to target Linux-based diskless network devices, including such as routers, firewalls, or IoT devices.

Malware 100

Malware Ransomware Advertising Encryption 100

Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2021

The flaws could be exploited to access sensitive information, reboot the device, trigger a denial-of-service condition, and gain privileged access. “Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to access sensitive information, reboot the UR, gain privileged access, or cause a denial-of-service condition.”

Firmware 78

Firmware VPN Firewall Risk 78

Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Vulnerability management is a critical element of information security. The technology surrounding information security is developing at a rapid pace and vulnerabilities are inevitable. Endpoint security defenses are an important part of this.

Risk 52

Risk Cyber Risk Software Information Security 52

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Servers are encrypted with “ locked” file extensions on files. You look for your cold replica in your DR site, but like your production servers, it has also been encrypted by ransomware. Your backups, the backup server, and all the backup storage — all encrypted by ransomware. Ransom notes are on the desktops.

Architecture 112

Architecture Ransomware Backups Firewall 112

Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2020

They should also ensure that they’re using TLS encryption for connections between the kubelets and the API server. Doing so will further strengthen the security of their Kubernetes infrastructure. Secure etcd. They can do so by enabling kubelet authorization and authentication.

Risk 74

Risk Advertising Authentication Software 74

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

But the SAO is accusing Accellion of being less than forthcoming, with officials explaining in a virtual press conference and a public statement that it was not aware of any security incident at Accellion until the Jan. Hence the reason why credit card information is never transmitted to the retailer.

Government 96

Government CISO Media Encryption 96

SC Magazine

MARCH 15, 2021

Information security leaders at these two districts shared their war stories last week at the K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Symposium, hosted by the K12 Security Information Exchange (K12 SIX) – the first-ever ISAC specifically created with local school districts in mind. ” Rockford Public Schools, Illinois.

Malware 78

Malware Backups Education Ransomware 78

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Perimeter security tools include: Firewalls: Filter traffic and monitor access based upon firewall rules and policies for the network, network segment, or assets protected by different types of firewalls. These techniques can use built-in software features (for firewalls, operating systems, etc.)

Architecture 103

Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 103

BH Consulting

JUNE 20, 2023

Similarly, a firewall, network access control, privileged identity management, SSL, TLS etc. Consequently, the need to know and understand information security at this level is an increasing requirement for privacy professionals. There are debates abound as to whether information security and cybersecurity are synonymous.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Information Security VPN Authentication 52

eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

It also feeds into the larger argument for adopting a zero-trust architecture , a methodology that essentially assumes that no user or devices trying to connect to the network can be trusted until they’re authenticated and verified. ” Most Devices Communicate in Plaintext. How the devices communicated was also a problem.

IoT 143

IoT Risk Architecture Manufacturing 143

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest?

Risk 81

Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 81

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

So it’s important to teach all your employees that have access to the network how to identify possible security threats and train them to use cyber security best practices. Create a cyber security policy and make sure that all employees know that information security is a priority. Install Anti-malware Software.

Computers and Electronics 120

Computers and Electronics Cyber Attacks Data breaches Passwords 120

Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals trick people into giving away sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. Ransomware: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data on a victim’s computer and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key.

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks IoT Authentication Antivirus 52

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Here are the top Twitter accounts to follow for the latest commentary, research, and much-needed humor in the ever-evolving information security space. Read more: Top IT Asset Management Tools for Security. With deep industry experience, Jeremiah Grossman was the Information Security Officer for Yahoo!,

Accountability 134

Accountability Cybersecurity Penetration Testing InfoSec 134