eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2024

Make sure your security teams are regularly checking vendors’ software and hardware updates for any patches, and keep a particular eye on networking equipment. The problem: The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specification has an open-source network implementation, EDK II, with nine discovered vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

Using misconfigured multi-factor authentication (MFA) and an unpatched Windows vulnerability, Russian state-sponsored hackers were able to breach a non-governmental organization (NGO) and escalate privileges, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI revealed last week. Also read: Best Patch Management Software.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Let devices go into sleep mode to allow for automatic software updates. Additionally, be cautious when adding new friends; verify their authenticity through known offline connections. Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 15, 2022

A few days later, Lapsus$ announced on its Telegram channel that it had breached Samsung and offered evidence including biometric authentication information and source code from both Samsung and one of its suppliers, Qualcomm. The Top Software Supply Chain Attacks: Code Signing at Risk. Related posts. But first things first.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

The Daixin Team group gains initial access to victims through virtual private network (VPN) servers. In one successful attack, the attackers likely exploited an unpatched vulnerability in the organization’s VPN server. In another compromise, the group leveraged on compromised credentials to access a legacy VPN server.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Use multifactor authentication with strong pass phrases where possible. Require administrator credentials to install software. Install and regularly update anti-virus and anti-malware software on all hosts.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Use multifactor authentication where possible. Require administrator credentials to install software.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2022

Also read: Best Patch Management Software & Tools. Malicious actors tend to focus on internet-facing systems to gain entry into a network, such as email and virtual private network (VPN) servers, using exploits targeting newly disclosed vulnerabilities. Cisco IOS Software and IOS XE Software. “U.S., “U.S.,

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Require administrator credentials to install software. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Use multifactor authentication where possible.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2022

As Duo’s default configuration settings allow for the re-enrollment of a new device for dormant accounts, the actors were able to enroll a new device for this account, complete the authentication requirements, and obtain access to the victim network.” ” reads the joint advisory. ” continues the analysis.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

To help avoid these online risks, it is highly recommended to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs are the baseline cybersecurity tool to safeguard internet-enabled devices and a home network. A VPN provides a secure internet connection, ensuring your browsing data is encrypted for maximum privacy and security.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

“Mamba ransomware weaponizes DiskCryptor—an open source full disk encryption software— to restrict victim access by encrypting an entire drive, including the operating system. Require administrator credentials to install software. • Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. •

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Kali Linux

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

To enable wireless support, we need to find: The kernel Wi-Fi modules that need to be in the initramfs (Depends on hardware) The Wi-Fi firmware files that need to be in the initramfs (Depends on hardware) The Wireless interface name (Kali defaults to: wlan0 ) Additional packages to increase functionally. bin firmware: brcm/brcmfmac*-sdio.*.txt

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

To prevent attacks: Install security updates for operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Use multi-factor authentication wherever possible. Use up-to-date anti-virus and anti-malware software on all hosts. Consider installing and using a VPN. Disable hyperlinks in received emails.

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NopSec

JANUARY 30, 2019

CVE-2019-1652: Allows an authenticated, remote attacker with administrative privileges on an affected device to execute arbitrary commands on the system. CVE-2019-1652 (remote code execution vulnerability) affects Cisco Small Business RV320 and RV325 WAN VPN Routers running Firmware Releases 1.4.2.15 and 1.4.2.17.

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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

MAY 13, 2021

Require multi-factor authentication for remote access to OT and IT networks. Update software , including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets, in a timely manner. other than VPN gateways, mail ports, web ports). The FBI/CISA joint alert includes mitigations for ransomware attacks: .

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA). Multi-factor authentication is a great step to add in on every service that offers it. This could be a one-time login code sent via text, a code on an authenticator app, or a push notification, among others. Make sure all software is updated. Update your child’s device’s firmware.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 10, 2022

Observed since: September 2019 Ransomware note: Restore-My-Files.txt Ransomware extension: lockbit Kill Chain: Brute force attack on a web server containing an outdated VPN service > LockBit Sample hash: 9feed0c7fa8c1d32390e1c168051267df61f11b048ec62aa5b8e66f60e8083af. Use double authentication when logging into accounts or services.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Use multi-factor authentication with strong pass phrases where possible. Require administrator credentials to install software. Install and regularly update anti-virus and anti-malware software on all hosts.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

. • Require administrator credentials to install software. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. • Use multifactor authentication where possible. Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software on all hosts.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Network security is another big theme this week: Whether it’s a VPN connection or an enterprise-grade networking platform, patch management solutions typically won’t update network devices, so admins may need to keep an eye on any flaws there too. of the Atlas VPN Linux client. via port 8076. score of 9.8 out of 10.0,

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2018

Meaning, authentication bypasses weren’t enough. CVE-2018-18472 – XXE and Unauthenticated Remote Command Execution in Axentra Hipserv NAS firmware. . It’s used in different devices from different vendors, the affected devices sharing the firmware are: Netgear Stora. Firmware Analysis. Summary of Our Findings.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

As with other “big game” ransomware, the delivery method changes according to the preferences of the group operating it, but among the most common attack vectors are remote desktop protocol (RDP) , phishing , and weaknesses in either software or hardware. Use multi-factor authentication where possible.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The typical list of potential flaws consists of these entries: Unpatched software. If such processes lack proper authentication steps, they could work as gateways for bigger problems. It can be prevented through the use of an online VPN. Categorization of System Vulnerabilities. Most of them are being developed continuously.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In the screenshot below, the vendor is offering a homebrew DDoS bot complete with a C2 server and software for uploading the malware via Telnet or SSH: See translation Selling Linux IoT bot. Its capabilities include smart brute-forcing by analyzing the initial request for authentication data it receives from a Telnet service.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Business decisions will need to be made as to whether extra costs are worthwhile in a secure software development life cycle. Threat modeling can be applied to a wide range of things, including software, applications, systems, networks, distributed systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and business processes. Table of contents 1.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

This year’s featured vulnerabilities were: Testing Software Integrity. To kick off the session, SANS Fellow and Director Ed Skoudis touched on the software integrity conundrum. Software distribution prioritizes speed over trust, and the result is a sea of potential vulnerabilities. Excessive Access by Tokens.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Downloadable malware : When clicked, links in emails or extensions on websites immediately download malicious software onto a host machine. Network detection and response software : Firewalls won’t catch everything, and monitoring your private network regularly will reveal anomalous patterns that indicate a breach.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies. Virtual Private Network (VPN) : For remote access, remote desktop protocol (RDP) no longer can be considered safe.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The RSA algorithm remains the most popular public key cryptographic system today and introduced the concept of digital signatures for authentication outside of academia. Major protocols include: DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) enables the authentication of email senders by hosting a public key for an encrypted block of text in sent emails.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

The development of software-defined wide area networking ( SD-WAN ) has given enterprise administrators flexibility akin to virtualization to manage distributed networks and users globally. EdgeConnect Enterprise critically comes with firewall , segmentation , and application control capabilities. Features: Fortinet Secure SD-WAN.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

February 27, 2024 Ransomware Gangs Target Unpatched ScreenConnect Servers Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass and path traversal. The files warned owners that the MQTT software allowed “any valid credential to connect and control your printer.” The fix: Patch or isolated vulnerable Windows systems.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Last June, Google’s TAG team released a blog post documenting attacks on Italian and Kazakh users that they attribute to RCS Lab, an Italian offensive software vendor. Okta was breached through one of its service providers, Sitel, itself compromised via the insecure VPN gateway of a recently acquired company.

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