SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

alerted customers to the incident, disabling security questions and forcing them to take a mulligan on their passwords—requiring a reset of passwords for all accounts. and action required in relation to your account password with our Callaway, Odyssey, Ogio, and/or Callaway Golf Preowned sites.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Related: Poll confirms rise of Covid 19-related hacks. Use strong passwords. It is essential to ensure that all accounts are protected with strong passwords. Passwords for accounts should be unique for every account and should compromise a long string of distinct characters, lower and upper case letters, and numbers.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The FBI alert, obtained by ZDNet , draws attention to out-of-date Windows 7 systems, poor passwords, and desktop sharing software TeamViewer. The attacker tried to poison the water supply by increasing the sodium hydroxide content from 100 to 11,100 parts per million.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Password Security: Investigate different password security techniques, such as password hashing algorithms, two-factor authentication (2FA), and biometric authentication. Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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Security Affairs

JULY 13, 2023

SonicWall fixed multiple critical vulnerabilities impacting its GMS firewall management and Analytics management and reporting engine. SonicWall addressed multiple critical vulnerabilities in its Global Management System (GMS) firewall management and Analytics network management and reporting engine. R7 and before ● Analytics 2.5.2

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2020

I strongly advise you, firstly, to log on to all servers running HP Device Manager and set a strong password for the "dm_postgres" user of the "hpdmdb" Postgres database on TCP port 40006 1/4 — Nicky Bloor (@nickstadb) September 29, 2020. SecurityAffairs – hacking, HP). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

From March 18, 2024, to April 16, 2024, Duo Security and Cisco Talos observed large-scale brute-force attacks against a variety of targets, including VPN services, web application authentication interfaces and SSH services.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 23, 2020

Avoid sending sensitive information like tax forms, credit card numbers, bank account information, or passwords via email. Enable two-factor authentication: Two-factor authentication prompts a user to verify their identity by sending a code via text message or email. They work best when they’re kept up to date.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

“An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerability [CWE-78] in the command line interpreter of FortiTester may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, Fortinet). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

APIs have unique threat implications that aren’t fully solved by web application firewalls or identity and access management solutions. Broken Object Level Authentication (BOLA). APIs with broken object level authentication allow attackers to easily exploit API endpoints by manipulating the ID of an object sent within an API request.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2024

Cisco warns customers of password-spraying attacks that have been targeting Remote Access VPN (RAVPN) services of Cisco Secure Firewall devices. Cisco is warning customers of password-spraying attacks that have been targeting Remote Access VPN (RAVPN) services configured on Cisco Secure Firewall devices.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2023

The attackers were able to send funds from hot wallets and download user names and password hashes. The hackers were also able to turn off the two-factor authentication (2FA). “Please keep your CAS behind a firewall and VPN. With VPN/Firewall attackers from open internet cannot access your server and exploit it.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2021

Some of the files discovered on hacked Pulse Connect Secure devices were modified versions of legitimate scripts. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes. SecurityAffairs – hacking, SolarWinds).

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

The FBI is warning companies about the use of out-of-date Windows 7 systems, desktop sharing software TeamViewer, and weak account passwords. Set random passwords to generate 10-character alphanumeric passwords. If using personal passwords, utilize complex rotating passwords of varying lengths. Windows 10).

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Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2023

This campaign specifically targets SSH servers exposed to the internet with password authentication enabled. The username/password list they use is relatively limited and includes default and easily-guessed credential pairs.” ” concludes the report.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

The protocol protects your incoming and outgoing internet traffic and makes it difficult for cyber criminals to intercept your data or hack your device. The typical username and password for Wi-Fi routers is “admin” for both, but you may need to search online or contact your ISP if that doesn’t work.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The group relied on compromised credentials to authenticate to internal VPN access points. PortStarter A back door script written in Go that provides functionality for modifying firewall settings and opening ports to pre-configured command and control (C2) servers.[

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Four encryption and authentication issues in Modicon M221 PLCs were reported by Trustwave, three of which have been independently found by the security firm Claroty. Set a password to protect the project Set a password for read access on the controller Set a different password for write access on the controller.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2019

SecurityAffairs – Siemens SPPA-T3000, hacking). The post Flaws in Siemens SPPA-T3000 control system expose power plants to hack appeared first on Security Affairs. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

“ Attackers can easily obtain default passwords and identify internet-connected target systems. Passwords can be found in p roduct documentation and compiled lists available on the Internet.” SecurityAffairs – NSC Linear eMerge E3 , hacking). ” reads the advisory p ublished by Applied Risk. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In April 2023, FortiGuard Labs researchers observed a hacking campaign targeting Cacti ( CVE-2022-46169 ) and Realtek ( CVE-2021-35394 ) vulnerabilities to spread ShellBot and Moobot malware. The operation reversibly modified the routers’ firewall rules to block remote management access to the devices.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

China-linked cyberespionage group LightBasin hacked mobile telephone networks around the world and used specialized tools to access calling records. ” The hacking group initially compromised one of the telecommunication companies by leveraging external DNS (eDNS) servers which are part of the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

SecurityAffairs – hacking, Data breach). “Retailers must take meaningful steps to protect consumers’ credit and debit card information from theft when they shop,” said Massachusetts AG Maura Healey. ” . . Pierluigi Paganini. The post Retail giant Home Depot agrees to a $17.5

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

All businesses online and brick-and-mortar must have a cyber security plan in place because it is crucial for keeping your user data including passwords, and credit card numbers, secure and protected. . Some key points in a cyber security plan that you must consider are as follows: Strong passwords . Two-factor authentication .

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

To prevent unwanted access and protect data in transit, wireless connections must be secured with strong authentication procedures, encryption protocols, access control rules, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other security measures. As a result, wireless networks are prone to eavesdropping, illegal access and theft.

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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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, NAS). ” reads the advisory published by QNAP. Pierluigi Paganini.

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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. Require strong and complex passwords for all accounts that can be logged into via RDP. SecurityAffairs – hacking, COVID-19).

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

State-sponsored hacking is a growing concern, with governments using cyberattacks to gather intelligence, disrupt infrastructure, or compromise national security. Hacktivism and Ideological Motives Hacktivism refers to hacking activities undertaken for ideological or political reasons.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

Related: Why identities are the new firewall. Take password security seriousl. Despite the fact that we all use passwords to access personal accounts every day, weak passwords are still a major cause of business data breaches. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) can also be used to provide an additional layer of protection.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The malware is able to steal sensitive information (a variety of credentials, including FTP credentials, stored email passwords, passwords stored in the browser, as well as a whole host of other credentials) . If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2020

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). The authorization and/or authentication of your APIs should be delegated. API Firewalling. Encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

So … the EDR missed an indicator of compromise, and while it may have compensated for it later, the firewall should have stopped inbound/outbound traffic but failed to do so.” Lace Tempest (Storm-0950, overlaps w/ FIN11, TA505) authenticates as the user with the highest privileges to exfiltrate files,” Microsoft notes.

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Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2023

In order to conceal malicious traffic, the threat actor routes it through compromised small office and home office (SOHO) network devices, including routers, firewalls, and VPN hardware. The APT group is using almost exclusively living-off-the-land techniques and hands-on-keyboard activity to evade detection. ” continues the report.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

A secure network starts with a strong password policy. Passwords should be complex and changed frequently. It is also important to use firewalls, which help prevent unauthorized access to your network. This includes establishing rules for password creation, access controls, and data sharing.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2022

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. Please vote for Security Affairs and Pierluigi Paganini in every category that includes them (e.g. To nominate, please visit:?. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes. Enable a personal firewall on agency workstations, configured to deny unsolicited connection requests. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Taidoor).

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