Cisco Security

AUGUST 24, 2023

Cisco is aware of reports that Akira ransomware threat actors have been targeting Cisco VPNs that are not configured for multi-factor authentication to infiltrate organizations, and we have observed instances where threat actors appear to be targeting organizations that do not configure multi-factor authentication for their VPN users.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Related: Hackers target UK charities Here are six tips for establishing robust nonprofit cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive donor information and build a resilient organization. Investing in top-notch firewalls is also essential, as they serve as the first line of defense against external threats. Strengthen authentication.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Remote workers face having both their personal and work-related information compromised. Use strong passwords. It is essential to ensure that all accounts are protected with strong passwords. It is difficult to remember all passwords. That is where a password manager for business comes in to help keep track of passwords.

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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. From the letter: "We are writing today to inform you of a recent IT system incident that impacted certain Callaway, Odyssey, Ogio and Callaway Golf Preowned customers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

From hardware or software issues and hidden backdoor programs to vulnerable process controls, weak passwords, and other human errors, many problems can put your transactions at risk and leave the door open to cybercriminals. So, once a customer completes a purchase, make sure there are no logs of their financial information.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Cybercriminals can profit by stealing sensitive information and selling it on the dark web to other criminals. They could leak classified information to damage the reputation of target organizations or just prove their point to the public. Financial Gain One of the primary motivations for hackers is financial gain.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Trick or Treat: The Choice is Yours with Multifactor Authentication. Whether you want the ‘trick’ of a malevolent threat actor infiltrating your network by exploiting a compromised password or the ‘treat’ from the peace of mind associated with multifactor authentication, the choice is yours. Fri, 10/29/2021 - 05:29.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2019

A vulnerability in Sophos Cyberoam firewalls could be exploited by an attacker to gain access to a target’s internal network without authentication. Sophos addressed a vulnerability in its Cyberoam firewalls that could be exploited by an attacker to gain access to a company’s internal network without providing a password.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 24, 2023

As the frequency of data breaches surges, it becomes increasingly imperative to guarantee the security and adequate encryption of passwords. In this article, I will provide an overview of password encryption, explaining its essence and modus operandi. What is password encryption? Why is password encryption necessary?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2024

According to a new joint cybersecurity alert , the hacktivists have been observed gaining remote access to small-scale industrial control systems used in water/wastewater, dams, energy, and food and agriculture by exploiting internet-exposed human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and using default or weak passwords.

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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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Hacker Combat

APRIL 22, 2022

Ransomware is malicious software that infects a personal or organizational computer and then holds information for ransom until the affected party pays some money. You could find yourself unable to access important information, passwords, and others. 3 Enable multi-factor authentication. 5 Make use of windows firewall.

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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.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 12, 2024

The vulnerability allows a successful attacker to access an application programming interface (API) through which they can obtain Joomla-related configuration information. The attacker has to construct specially crafted requests, which can eventually lead to the disclosure of sensitive information. Super User’s password.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 27, 2019

Imperva , a leading provider of Internet firewall services that help Web sites block malicious cyberattacks, alerted customers on Tuesday that a recent data breach exposed email addresses, scrambled passwords, API keys and SSL certificates for a subset of its firewall users. Redwood Shores, Calif.-based Image: Imperva.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The credentials that are being leaked are valid Windows domain credentials used to authenticate to Microsoft Exchange servers. However, Autodiscover can also provide information to configure clients that use other protocols. Using HTTP basic authentication sends credentials in clear text, making them easy to intercept.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 23, 2020

Follow these five tips to keep your email and your business cybersecure: Don’t send sensitive information via email: Email is convenient and universal, but it’s not an especially secure way to send information. Avoid sending sensitive information like tax forms, credit card numbers, bank account information, or passwords via email.

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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. ” continues the advisory.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Remote access security is critical for protecting increasingly distributed work environments, ensuring that only authorized users can access your valuable information regardless of their location. Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

These sessions should cover critical topics like phishing, which tricks you into giving out sensitive information, and password security to protect your data. Implement Multi-Factor Authentication Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requires multiple verification methods to access an account online, significantly enhancing protection.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Citrix Bleed, officially identified as CVE-2023-4966, is a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability affecting NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway appliances. Exploiting this flaw allows threat actors to hijack legitimate user sessions, bypassing authentication protocols such as passwords and multi-factor authentication.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Understanding and recognizing these key indicators can help professionals bolster their organizations’ digital defenses and protect employees’ personal information. These malicious emails are carefully tailored to deceive and extract personal information from unsuspecting recipients. What Is Phishing?

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2024

Change passwords Since pinpointing the exact password an attacker used to break into your site is pretty much a shot in the dark, it is best to reset all your passwords. Ensure all admin and standard user accounts have new passwords. Next, inform search engines that your site is secure.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

It’s no secret that cyber security has become a leading priority for most organizations — especially those in industries that handle sensitive customer information. APIs have unique threat implications that aren’t fully solved by web application firewalls or identity and access management solutions. Broken User Authentication.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 27, 2023

" Organizations use this information to audit, assess, and implement security defense-in-depth strategies to mitigate cybersecurity attacks. What is MITRE ATT&CK? MITRE ATT&CK is a "globally accessible knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques based on real-world observations."

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2024

This kind of high-profile breach made headlines globally, and naturally highlights the need for stringent security measures when handling organisational data – especially the type of sensitive genetic information that 23andMe is responsible for. Implementing multi-factor authentication is vital too.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Security Misconfigurations Inadequately designed security settings, such as open ports, lax access restrictions, or misconfigured firewall rules, might expose infrastructure vulnerabilities. This danger emphasizes the significance of having strong authentication mechanisms and upgrading access controls on a regular basis.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. The group relied on compromised credentials to authenticate to internal VPN access points. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.”

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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). We released a statement urging customers to take immediate action to protect their personal information. Terminals should also connect to CAS via VPN.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

On a Mac, you might find it in the TCP/IP tab of Advanced Network settings in System Preferences, while in Linux you’ll find it under Connection Information after clicking on the network icon. And while you’re in there, update that password to something a little less hackable, possibly saving the new one in a password manager.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

According to the US retailer the payment card information of approximately 40 million Home Depot consumers nationwide. “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.

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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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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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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.” ” reads the advisory.

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Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

Securing your business data is crucial for the protection of your sensitive information and maintaining the trust of your customers. Strong Password Policies: Enforce the use of complex passwords and implement policies that require regular password changes. WPA2 or WPA3).

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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 Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Regardless of the attack vector, understanding the attacker’s methods when eliciting information could decrease your chances of becoming a victim. However, this first step simply requires you to identify what information or device within their realm of access needs protection. Don’t make passwords easy to guess. Remain vigilant.

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