Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In early October, Fortinet addressed the critical authentication bypass flaw, tracked as CVE-2022-40684, that impacted FortiGate firewalls and FortiProxy web proxies. The company urged customers to address this critical vulnerability immediately due to the risk of remote exploitation of the flaw. and from 7.2.0

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Threats range from severe weaknesses in Ivanti’s VPN appliances to zero-day exploits in popular software such as Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS and Telegram’s Windows client. You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

Palo Alto Networks addressed a critical flaw in the PAN-OS of its next-generation firewalls that could allow attackers to bypass authentication. OS ) that powers its next-generation firewalls that could allow unauthenticated network-based attackers to bypass authentication. x base score of 10. . x base score of 10.

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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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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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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

APRIL 25, 2024

By redirecting the pointer to the Line Dancer interpreter, attackers can interact with the device through POST requests without authentication. Additionally, Line Dancer hooks into the crash dump and AAA processes to evade forensic analysis and establish remote access VPN tunnels. reads a post published by Crowdstrike on Reddit.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have released guidance and best practices for securing virtual private network (VPN) solutions. What might be most striking about the document is how many security steps and solutions it takes to properly secure VPN connections.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

February 5, 2024 JetBrains TeamCity Saga Continues with Another Server Vulnerability Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass by an unauthenticated attacker. Both vulnerabilities affected authenticated users of Apache Oozie and Apache Ambari. The fix: Fortinet told users to disable SSL VPN. versions 7.4.0 or above FortiOS 7.2

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Collectively, these episodes highlight the need for comprehensive cybersecurity defenses and timely patch management for risk mitigation. Unpatched devices can give attackers privileged access to networks, particularly those set up as VPN virtual servers, ICA proxies, RDP proxies, or AAA servers.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Risk Level. During the COVID-19 pandemic for example, you may use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to connect to your organization’s network as if you’re sitting in the office, or you might use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to connect to your computer that’s now collecting dust on your office desk. Category Awareness, Vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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SecureList

APRIL 22, 2024

Diagram of SSH tunnel creation SoftEther VPN The next tool that the attackers used for tunneling was the server utility (VPN Server) from the SoftEther VPN package. To launch the VPN server, the attackers used the following files: vpnserver_x64.exe IP Country + ASN Net name Net Description Address Email 103.27.202[.]85

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

OpenFire vulnerability persists Open-source chat server OpenFire has been affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-32315) since May. They shouldn’t be connected to any networks because of the risk they still pose, despite attempted patches. If they then install a plugin, they can execute commands.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

OpenFire vulnerability persists Open-source chat server OpenFire has been affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-32315) since May. They shouldn’t be connected to any networks because of the risk they still pose, despite attempted patches. If they then install a plugin, they can execute commands.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

authentication to gather endpoint information for reporting and enforcement. across all network devices to streamline audits and reporting Integrates via RESTful API with security information and event management (SIEM) solutions Customizable risk policy based on the mode of access (wired, VPN), location, requested network device, etc.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2021

Microsoft researchers are warning of major security vulnerabilities affecting OT and IoT devices and high-risks for businesses using them. Given the pervasiveness of IoT and OT devices, these vulnerabilities, if successfully exploited, represent a significant potential risk for organizations of all kinds. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

. “An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could access a user’s Net-NTLMv2 hash which could be used as a basis of an NTLM Relay attack against another service to authenticate as the user,” the company wrote. This will prevent the sending of NTLM authentication messages to remote file shares.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

The technologies for secure remote access can range from VPNs and multi-factor authentication to more advanced access and zero trust controls. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encryption, and monitoring systems are just a few of the tools and procedures used to maintain security.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 4, 2021

While the NSA’s advice and best practices aren’t a guarantee of protection, they will hep to reduce the risks you face while you’re out and about. 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.

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SC Magazine

JULY 7, 2021

Philips recently disclosed 15 critical vulnerabilities and provided patches or workarounds to remediate the risk. flaw, which is caused by improper authentication. Further, the Redis server operates on a remote host but is not protected by password authentication. Credit: Philips). The Redis component also holds the third 9.8

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Going global or even expanding your operations further afield in your geography introduces a host of new digital risks. These risks require proactive and methodical strategizing to overcome if you are to protect your assets, data, and reputation.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 15, 2021

It sells a range of Internet appliances primarily directed at content control and network security, including devices providing services for network firewalls, unified threat management (UTM), virtual private networks (VPNs), and anti-spam for email. Devices at risk. The devices that the security notice mentions are running 8.x

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2021

After an investigation of the Oldsmar incident, it was revealed that the hacker was able to gain access because the computer system was using an unsupported version of Windows with no firewall. Therefore, it is vital to be proactive rather than reactive to reduce these cyber-risks. Secure Remote Access for Administrators Without a VPN.

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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 7, 2022

Palo Alto Networks addressed a high-severity OpenSSL infinite loop vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-0778 , that affects some of its firewall, VPN, and XDR products. For PAN-OS software, this includes both hardware and virtual firewalls and Panorama appliances as well as Prisma Access customers,” the company said.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 14, 2021

Early SD-WAN solutions “were built only to replace an MPLS-VPN with an Internet-based VPN,” Ahuja says. The firewall emerged as the cornerstone around which companies were encouraged to pursue a so-called defense-in-depth strategy. It’s difficult to quantify how this translates into specific risks for any given organization.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Excluding in this discussion threats due to natural disasters, we can classify the man-made risk, to which an information system is subject, into intentional threats or unintentional threats due to negligence or inexperience. Businesses need to protect themselves from these threats, which can put both applications and assets at serious risk.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Additionally, nonprofits must be aware of the risks posed by inadequate security in third-party services they use, such as fundraising platforms and email services. Financial risks and consequences Various cyberattacks on nonprofits can lead to direct financial losses through stolen funds or ransom demands.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 11, 2022

In today’s world of hybrid and remote work, administrators must not only verify the user’s identity but also verify the posture of the device before granting access to minimize the risk of unauthorized access. And certain VPN clients or remote access agents perform posture checks to enforce device-based access policies.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Introduction Ivanti, an IT management and security company, has issued a warning about multiple zero-day vulnerabilities in its VPN products exploited by Chinese state-backed hackers since December 2023. to gain access to ICS VPN appliances. to gain access to ICS VPN appliances.

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Connect to a secure network and use a company-issued Virtual Private Network (VPN). Build a Human Firewall. Securing your work environment requires you to create what is referred to among security professionals as a human firewall. Keep your personal and corporate devices on separate Wi-Fi networks. Update your software.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 24, 2023

“There will then be a risk to your data, intellectual property, and customer information, as it might end up on the dark web. Someone could have stopped that, but there was no answer at the door when it mattered.”

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2020

” The US CISA agency also published a security advisory to warn of risks associated with the successful exploitation of the flaws in the B&R Automation systems. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls, and isolate them from the business network.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 13, 2022

That is, our primary security controls of firewalls, intrusion prevention, network segmentation, and wired network security are no longer the primary method to manage technology in a COE. Access is provided based on a dynamic risk-based policy. Risk calculations needed for other portions of Zero Trust honor this inheritance model.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 25, 2022

Multifactor authentication (MFA) is not enforced. Remote services, such as a virtual private network (VPN), lack sufficient controls to prevent unauthorized access. RDP, Server Message Block (SMB), Telnet, and NetBIOS are high-risk services. MFA, particularly for remote desktop access, can help prevent account takeovers.

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SiteLock

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

There’s no shortage of valuable website security products on the market, each of which is designed to address common cybersecurity risks that threaten your customers and their online presence. Secure Socket Layer (SSL): This security protocol provides privacy, authentication, and integrity to all network communications.

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