SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

VPN services on the rise A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel that effectively conceals user traffic from internet service providers and potential snoopers, thus reducing the number of parties that can access user data even on public Wi-Fi. However, the technology could be exploited by fraudsters.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

5G and the data explosion The introduction of 5G networks presents unparalleled challenges for securing data in motion. In addition to reduced speeds and capacity issues, the processing of legacy encryption can slow down the network by increasing latency and jitter. Latency budgets can be 1milli-second or less. layer 2, layer 3 or 4).

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 30, 2021

SSO allows users to access multiple applications, and the underlying data, without having to re-authenticate to access each application. Password vaults, also described as password managers, are encrypted vaults that digitally store usernames and passwords. While VPNs create a trusted zone, they have their own set of vulnerabilities.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The prospect of new products, audiences, territories, and competition presents an abundance of opportunities for businesses to thrive, but it is not all sunshine and rainbows. 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.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 11, 2022

And certain VPN clients or remote access agents perform posture checks to enforce device-based access policies. But organizations are moving their applications to the cloud, allowing BYOD and contractor devices for work, and reducing their reliance on VPN for remote access. Enter Duo’s Device Health application.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

Over the past year, the firm noted a substantial increase in the number of initial access listings for sale on the dark web in 2020, particularly those for VPN access which “flourished off the back of increased remote working trends.” . VPNs are also relatively cheap compared to other popular forms of access.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Encrypt the data stored on your mobile phone. For Android, however, you may need to enable encryption manually. Ensure you check the URL presented by the QR scanner before you click it to browse or open the link. Remember to check that VPN is enabled and that MFA is also enabled for apps that support it.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

This short guide presents some quick measures you can take to protect your privacy and keep your personal info safe. Ideally, your online accounts should be equipped with two-step factor authentication. The Dark Web Uses Encryption to Hide Locations. Getting started is easy. Prevent Data Breaches.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Card skimmers may not always be present in the form of a magnetic stripe scanner. Use only WiFi with proper authentication and encryption methods, or purchase a cellular data plan from your carrier while traveling. SSL Certificates protect data in transit by encrypting the content being sent and received.

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McAfee

JANUARY 28, 2020

While the cloud presents a wealth of opportunity for increased productivity, connectivity and convenience, it also requires a new set of considerations for ensuring safe use. Don’t use public Wi-Fi hotspots without using a VPN for encryption. Enable multi-factor authentication. There are many, but here are the top ten: 1.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Invest in a strong VPN. A VPN can provide access to a remote company server, as well as other systems, tools, and software. But while VPNs can be extremely useful for businesses, they can also present issues if they are not managed effectively. Test your own system.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 13, 2022

For IT professionals and facility administrators, it is a term that governs the common features, technology, consumables, and security present in an office environment. Dynamic authentication and authorization are strictly enforced before granting access to any resource. COE stands for Common Office Environment.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This is why the holidays present a perfect storm of factors that make individuals more susceptible to identity theft. 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.

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BH Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2021

IOCTA also warned of evolving mobile malware that’s allowing criminals to try to get around additional security measures such as two-factor authentication. STOP PRESS: BH Consulting’s Valerie Lyons to present at RSA Conference 2022. In last month’s newsletter, we looked at why using a VPN doesn’t always protect the user.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

The TCP/IP protocol stack has only 4 layers compared to the standard ISO/OSI protocol ( Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data link, Physical ), namely the Application, TCP, IP and Network Access layers. Therefore, one solution might be to encrypt the transmitted data so that it’s not intelligible in case of sniffing.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

At present, the OneLogin survey also revealed that as many as 26% of respondents are sharing their work computer with others and 23% have admitted to downloading personal applications. From the application, a user can send an encrypted form of the password, and control who has access to the accounts. . Maintain Password Hygiene .

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

We use passwords to authenticate our users, run antivirus to keep malware off our endpoints , monitor our networks, and implement firewalls so we can have multiple defenses against attackers. All these technologies can present security challenges, which makes zero trust principles important in any remote access solution.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

Over the past year, the firm noted a substantial increase in the number of initial access listings for sale on the dark web in 2020, particularly those for VPN access which “flourished off the back of increased remote working trends.”. Access to VPNs is also relatively cheap compared to other popular forms of access.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Passwords are the most common authentication tool used by enterprises, yet they are notoriously insecure and easily hackable. Recently, hackers leaked 87,000 Fortinet VPN passwords , mostly from companies who hadn’t yet patched a two-year-old vulnerability. Jump to: What is multi-factor authentication? MFA can be hacked.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

While the digital landscape offers unprecedented convenience and connectivity, it also presents many risks. Whenever possible, it is best to add an extra layer of protection by enabling two-factor authentication. Strengthen your defenses by creating unique and complex passwords for each account.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

That includes setting up a VPN through which remote employees can access work assets. Implement Multi-Factor Authentication. One of the most important actions these experts can take is the implementation of multi-factor authentication (MFA). Employ Device Encryption. Proper Cyber Hygiene for Employees and Security Teams.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

But it also presents an opportunity for scammers to exploit. While these products may look authentic, they are often ploys designed to trick you into revealing your payment information. Too-good-to-be-true offers: Unrealistically attractive deals are rarely authentic, if ever.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

While the cybersecurity industry has presented options for every netizen, the recommendation to use original and complex passwords continues to be disregarded. As an example, we could use communications between systems that are not properly encrypted. Improper encryption. It can be prevented through the use of an online VPN.

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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. That might mean time-bounding their logical access, and it does mean escorting them while they are present. GoDaddy, Network Solutions) DNS service (E.g.,

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

You can’t access that app someone mentioned, so you ask them and they tell you to “just use the VPN.” And why can you access the app after using the VPN, but you couldn’t before? A Virtual Private Network, or VPN, is a technology that allows you to connect your device to another IT network. This is where a VPN comes in.

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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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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Early 2000s – Present: Tor’s Illegal Uses While Tor (and similar dark web software/browsers) have uses that keep people safe, the anonymity that it provides can be exploited for criminal purposes. 2015 – Present Following the demise of Silk Road, many other illegal dark marketplaces popped up to take its place.

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Cytelligence

JULY 28, 2020

A Virtual Private Network ( VPN) is a remote access tool used by most organization s to allow employees, vendors/partners and other stakeholders access to their company’s corporate networks and resources. When configured and deployed correctly, a VPN can help ensure that access is secure.

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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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Fox IT

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

They stated that this vulnerability can be abused to bypass authentication and lead to remote code execution (RCE) in R1Soft server software and its connected backup agents. Over the course of the compromise, the adversary was able to exfiltrate VPN configuration files, IT administration information and other sensitive documents.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 28, 2022

Compared to OTR (Off-the-Record) which basically allows single-user type of secure and encrypted communication the OMEMO protocol actually allows multi-user type of data and information exchange further strengthening the protocol's position on the market for secure mobile IM (instant messaging) applications.

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NopSec

JULY 2, 2013

A wireless client with improper encryption configured. A wireless client with improper authentication configured. A wireless access point with improper encryption configured. A wireless access point with improper authentication configured. Detect enterprise access points using weak encryption protocols, such as WEP.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This PC when connected, even via VPN, to the corporate network, could be a source of infection by sending malware onto the network and premises. These devices are not only connecting to the VPN and the corporate network, they are also connecting to the devices which are present in the home environment.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Brute-force attacks on services that use SSH, a more advanced protocol that encrypts traffic, can yield similar outcomes. Its capabilities include smart brute-forcing by analyzing the initial request for authentication data it receives from a Telnet service. BTC to recover the data. Some hackers even use them as, well, web cameras.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Encryption In Flight and At Rest Data We hear about encryption quite a lot these days. Many attach the word encryption to bad guys who use ransomware to encrypt data and then hold that data hostage until a ransom is paid. Sadly, ransomware sheds a bad light on encryption. What is encryption anyway ?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Recent years presented a torrent of research showing how vulnerable RDP systems are for organizations not taking additional cybersecurity precautions. RDP intrusions are typically the result of two attacker methods: brute force authentication attempts or a meddler-in-the-middle (MITM) attack. Reconnaissance. Calling into Robinhood.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Gartner has projected that by 2025, more than 60% of organizations will move away from VPN and rely on ZTNA. RELATED: Death of the VPN: A Security Eulogy ] VPNs have notably higher operating costs and lower scalability when using device-based architecture. Design and deploy an authentication / authorization process.

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