The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

Security is also necessary if your retrieval system (such as a website or mobile app) has a paywall or is restricted to only a subset of people, such as customers or resellers. or higher) encryption protocol, because systems using an older version of TLS are a security risk. What about public information? What can you do about it?

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2022

VPNs encrypt data streams and protect endpoints from unauthorized access, essentially by requiring all network communications to flow over a secured pipe. However, VPN pipes have become less efficient with the rising use of personally-owed mobile devices increasing reliance on cloud-centric IT resources.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2024

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. GTPDOOR also supports authentication and encryption mechanisms.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cyber criminals may damage, destroy, steal, encrypt, expose, or leak data as well as cause harm to a system. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 In May, cybersecurity researchers revealed that ransomware attacks are increasing their aggressive approach by destroying data instead of encrypting it.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 4, 2021

Use a corporate or personal Wi-Fi hotspot with strong authentication and encryption whenever possible, use HTTPS and a VPN when it isn’t. Wi-Fi and encryption. Even if a public Wi-Fi network requires a password, it might not encrypt traffic going over it. Please encrypt your traffic.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2024

Citrix and Ivanti are seeing more problems, too, as more vulnerabilities have cropped up in Netscaler and Endpoint Manager Mobile. Affected keys included some encryption keys and the GitHub commit signing key. The authenticated user must also be logged into an account on an instance of GHES. EPMM versions 11.10, 11.9

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

Most of us connect our mobile devices to a Wi-Fi router for internet access, but this connection can leave our network and data vulnerable to cyber threats. To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended. Although WPA3 has been around for five years, its uptake remains less than 1%.

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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 (..)

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2019

iLnkP2P is designed to allow users of these devices to quickly and easily access them remotely from anywhere in the world, without having to tinker with one’s firewall: Users simply download a mobile app, scan a barcode or enter the six-digit ID stamped onto the bottom of the device, and the P2P software handles the rest.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By embracing the Duo Desktop app, along with our Duo Mobile app, organizations can confidently identify the device, the user and the context of the access request to fortify their cybersecurity posture across desktops and mobile devices.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

As that definition spans the cloud and data centers, and on-premises, mobile and web users, application security needs to encompass a range of best practices and tools. Controls can be anything from good password hygiene to web application firewalls and internal network segmentation, a layered approach that reduces risk at each step.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

According to ThreatFabric , the mobile security company that first spotted Vultur in 2021, the cybercriminals behind the malware have steered away from the common HTML overlay strategy usually seen in other Android banking Trojans. Look for “2FA Authenticator” in the list and delete it. Source: Pradeo ). Run at startup.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2019

Different protocols create different ways that connect your device and the internet through encrypted tunnels. The protocol relies on encryption, authentication and peer-to-peer protocol (PPP) negotiation. However, the speed comes at the cost of encryption. Of all the protocols, PPTP has the lowest level of encryption.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 25, 2021

intelligence officials — had to have either stolen or spoofed the digital certificate SolarWinds used to authenticate the software updates in question. Web site hosting, mobile application development, email services, incident response, firewall monitoring, the list goes on and on. Businesses are target-able entities.

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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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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ransomware is a popular form of malware used by attackers to encrypt victims' files until they pay a ransom so they can restore access again. Financial institutions should use encryption to protect the data transmitted between their systems and the user's device, and also when the data is being stored on servers and devices.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

authentication to gather endpoint information for reporting and enforcement. For example, encryption keys, administrator passwords, and other critical information are stored in the Azure Key Vault in FIPS 140-2 Level 2-validated hardware security modules (HSMs). Agents Portnox does not require an agent.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

Related: Why identities are the new firewall. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) can also be used to provide an additional layer of protection. Encrypt your data. Finally, it is good practice to encrypt your data. Related: Getting Identity Access Management right. Ensure you have comprehensive backups.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 23, 2018

If you’re not familiar with how Facebook, Twitter and YouTube make it so easy for you and me to easily access cool content they’ve collected and stored behind their respective firewalls, then you might think “API” is a trendy type of beer. APIs got deployed into wide use without any meaningful authentication or use of encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

As enterprise IT environments have expanded to include mobile and IoT devices and cloud and edge technology, new types of tests have emerged to address new risks, but the same general principles and techniques apply. Additionally, tests can be internal or external and with or without authentication.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

They would come for all kinds of data since data like credit card numbers equal directly to money, government or corporate secrets can be sold, and they can encrypt all kinds of critical data for ransom. Ransomware on the other hand encrypts victims’ data and demands a ransom in exchange for the decryption key.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

About the Author: Larbi OUIYZME Cybersecurity Consultant and Licensed Ham Radio Operator since 1988 with prefix CN8FF, deeply passionate about RF measurement, antennas, satellites, Software-defined radio, Digital Mobile Radio and RF Pentesting. It offers strong encryption and is considered secure for most applications.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Avoid charging mobile devices through a computer; instead, use separate adapters. Additionally, be cautious when adding new friends; verify their authenticity through known offline connections. Fully utilize firewall capabilities. Use the 3-2-1 backup rule. Let devices go into sleep mode to allow for automatic software updates.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2023

The MOVEit encrypts files and uses secure File Transfer Protocols to transfer data with automation, analytics and failover options. Once the malicious webshell is installed, it creates a random 36 characters long password which later is used for the authentication purpose.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 25, 2019

A dozen or more additional APIs come into play to activate each mobile app on a phone, so one handset alone typically relies on hundreds of APIs to fully function. Instead, what it did was allow anyone with a usps.com account to modify a wildcard search without authentication permissions. And that’s just one phone. Big white elephant.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2020

The Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) is a specialized Internet protocol for communication between client devices (computers, mobile phones, tablets, etc.) Unlike other printer management protocols, the IPP protocol supports multiple security features, including authentication and encryption, but evidently organizations don’t use them.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2018

I recently had a fascinating conversation with Jeff Hudson, CEO of Venafi , about why we are currently in a situation where criminally motivated actors are proving to be every bit as innovative as legitimate businesses, when it comes to leveraging cloud services, and developing breakthrough uses of mobile computing and the Internet of things.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Indeed, APIs have opened new horizons of cloud services, mobile computing and IoT infrastructure, with much more to come. A startling 95% of API attacks happen on authenticated endpoints. Court documents depict in some detail how Thompson misused authenticated and authorized credentials to perform her attack.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 30, 2020

As of January 2019, the vast majority of Internet-accessible CoAP devices were located in China and used mobile peer-to-peer networks. Configure network firewalls to block unauthorized IP addresses and disable port forwarding. Ensure all network devices are up to data and security patches are incorporated when available.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 15, 2021

As a network and workload security strategy leader, I spend a lot of time thinking about the future of the good old network firewall. Spoiler alert: I’m not going to join the cool club of pronouncing the firewall dead. The two main problems for the firewall to overcome in all those new deployment scenarios are insertion and visibility.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

It’s simple: since ransomware is often spread as downloadable malware, there is a chance that antivirus will detect and block it before it encrypted any files. Network Security: Firewall A firewall is your first line of defense or your computer network gatekeepers. Don’t know where to look for the right software?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2023

While the infotainment system is supposedly firewalled from steering, throttling, and braking, attached devices may not be fully secured against communication via Wi-Fi. Mobile devices connected to the automobile infotainment system may be exposed to RCE attacks seeking to access the device or use it to attack connected networks.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

This includes rigorous authentication procedures, regular vulnerability scanning, and refined access control for customer data. Network security firewalls might detect anomalous requests on an API, but that’s hardly a tailored API solution. Consider some of today’s most-played mobile games.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

One way of dealing with that is to simply block the devices from receiving any updates: Troy, Firewall Rule number 1 for HA and Home IoT subnets (although breaks Wiz Bulb connectivity even though they have a “local” access API) pic.twitter.com/RGOhsGaq7F — GerryD ©? The vulnerability is the result of weak encryption used by TP-Link.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

Encryption in transit provides eavesdropping protection and payload authenticity. We want encryption in transit so no one can read sensitive data from our network traffic. More importantly, it provides message authenticity: a bad actor cannot change the data or instructions being sent. Let’s look at each of those five.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Encryption and the development of cryptography have been a cornerstone of IT security for decades and remain critical for data protection against evolving threats. While cryptology is thousands of years old, modern cryptography took off in the 1970s with the help of the Diffie-Hellman-Merkle and RSA encryption algorithms.

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Errata Security

APRIL 1, 2020

They can't log into your computer because it's almost certainly behind a firewall. Go into the firewall settings and block "TCP port 445 outbound". They can do this at their gateway firewall. They should consider using two-factor authentication. You may be protected from clicking on the above link without doing anything.

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