SecureWorld News

AUGUST 3, 2024

The hidden weakness: human error Despite leaps in cybersecurity technology, human error remains an Achilles heel in SCADA and IoT security. A compromised VPN account with a weak password led to a ransomware attack that disrupted fuel supplies throughout the U.S. The attacker's gateway? Human blunders.

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Threatpost

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The client's default configuration for SSL-VPN has a certificate issue, researchers said.

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Google Security

APRIL 15, 2021

We’ve seen early interest from Internet of Things (IoT) and virtual private network (VPN) developers, however the standard is appropriate for any cloud connected service such as social, messaging, fitness, or productivity apps.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 23, 2022

They require integrity, authentication, trusted identity and encryption. Protocols and policies setting new parameters for trusted connections are being hammered out and advanced encryption, authentication and data protection solutions are being ramped up. Related: Leveraging PKI to advance electronic signatures.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The technologies used by organizations to facilitate remote work include virtual private network (VPN) connections and remote desktop protocol (RDP). Opportunistic threat actors know that with remote work not going away, there will be chances to gain entry to corporate networks by exploiting RDP and VPN connections. IoT Devices.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

RADIUS and TACACS+ apply to specific types of endpoints, but the ZTNA-as-a-Service product works for all kinds of devices, including Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) endpoints, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, operations technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and industrial IoT (IIoT). Agents Portnox does not require an agent.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 5, 2021

Lil’ skimmer, the Magecart impersonator What is the WireGuard VPN protocol ? Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Is it Game Over for VR Advergaming ? Stay safe, everyone!

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 28, 2023

Aruba , a Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) company, provides mobility and IoT solutions for organizations of all sizes. A pioneer in wireless networking, Aruba now offers infrastructure services as software from the public or private cloud to enable secure connectivity for a wide range of devices including mobile and IoT.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 1, 2022

Hackers obtain access “usually through passwords and usernames that have never been changed,” the same applies to numerous Internet of Things (IoT) devices like smart-lighting structures and routers. Leaving the original credentials in IoT appliances and devices is not a new risk.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Couple that with hybrid work , IoT, the move to the cloud, and more emboldened attackers, and organizational risk increases exponentially. For example, with Cisco Secure Access by Duo, organizations can provide those connecting to their network with several quick, easy authentication options. Enable seamless, secure access.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

When employees aren’t in the office, they’re liable to engage in risky behaviors such as using unsecured WiFi without a VPN, leaving work devices unlocked in public places, and clicking on malicious emails. Companies should also provide clear channels for reporting suspicious incidents. The average American household has 22 connected devices.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

While performing the search, we made sure that the open databases we found required no authentication whatsoever and were open for anyone to access, as opposed to those that had default credentials enabled. We excluded the latter because it would require us to log in to those databases without authorization, which would be unethical.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

There are risks associated with a remote workforce and the at-home use of business devices and IoT devices, but the right tools are available now to continuously manage these risks. 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.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 28, 2021

Because of this unwillingness of UDP Technology to respond, RandoriSec worked with Geutebrück, one of the camera vendors, to correct the 11 authenticated RCE vulnerabilities and a complete authentication bypass that they found in the firmware. Also recognize that a VPN is only as secure as the connected devices. History lessons.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2023

Features Automated threat responses to indicators of compromise Centralized visibility and policy management of all endpoints — workstations, laptops, and internet of things (IoT) devices Bidirectional third party integration to improve security and auditing Firewalls: Checkpoint, Fortinet, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, etc.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2021

Adding to the complexity are bring your own device (BYOD) policies, the prevalence of smartphones and tablets, and the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT). It makes it easy to apply granular policies to BYOD and IoT devices from a centralized, intuitive dashboard. CyberGatekeeper also offers a VPN and intrusion detection system.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2020

The supplier of a popular video conferencing tool has been scrambling to issue a series of security patches after white hat researchers showed how the Zoom platform used weak authentication — making it possible for uninvited parties to join an active call. This pattern has happened time and time again.

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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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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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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The state of IoT is poor enough as it is, security wise. But the sector is only as secure as the technology it relies on, so our food supply requires secure IoT devices and Cloud services for food and agriculture too. Use multi-factor authentication with strong pass phrases where possible. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Second, Japan announced that the government-backed National Institute of Information and Communications Technology would conduct a national scan of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Users can help protect their personal data by using a VPN and protecting each of their web accounts with a strong, unique password.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

Personal and IoT devices, including personal digital assistants, alarm systems, and any other home automation. is an electronic cyberattack that targets a user by email and falsely poses as an authentic entity to bait individuals into providing sensitive data, corporate passwords, clicks on a malicious web link, or execute malware.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

With Aruba, clients can also bundle SD-WAN coverage with the company’s security solutions for virtual private network ( VPN ), network access control ( NAC ), and unified threat management ( UTM ). EdgeConnect Enterprise critically comes with firewall , segmentation , and application control capabilities. Open Systems.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 16, 2024

The problem: Ivanti announced two vulnerabilities that affect Ivanti Connect Secure VPN and Ivanti Policy Secure products. Potential results of the exploits include authentication bypass and command injection. According to Bitdefender, the thermostat does not validate the authenticity of a new firmware update. Versions 9.x

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SC Magazine

APRIL 26, 2021

From an economics point of view, solutions that can be simultaneously implemented across both IT and OT environments – such as secure-access platforms with two-factor or multi-factor authentication – is a good place for a utility to start, she added, speaking in an online webinar organized by Cisco Systems.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2018

Meaning, authentication bypasses weren’t enough. After decoding the files , most of the API endpoints and the web interface were not accessible without authentication. The daemon takes XML data, parses the request and carries out the action without any authentication, except making sure the request came from 127.0.0.1.

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Connect to a secure network and use a company-issued Virtual Private Network (VPN). In fact, the IoT market was due to reach 31 billion connected devices in 2020 and is estimated to reach 75 billion IoT devices by 2025. Lock down your login. Keep your personal and corporate devices on separate Wi-Fi networks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 15, 2023

The fastest growing need stems from edge computing for the Internet of Things (IoT) such as fitness bands, self-driving cars, and retail point-of-sale (POS) registers. Instead, data now processes within branch offices, retail locations, factories, and a host of IoT devices.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Use a password manager and two-factor authentication (2FA). Connect to your office with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Using a work-supplied VPN makes your computer part of the work network, keeping data safe as it travels over the Internet. Separate work and life activities. Some highlights include: Cover your webcam.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Additionally, be cautious when adding new friends; verify their authenticity through known offline connections. Consider segmenting your Wi-Fi networks: one for main use, one for guests, and another for IoT devices. Remember that some home devices, such as voice assistants and IoT gadgets, might not support robust protective software.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 17, 2023

The latest version of MetaAccess solution extends network access control to cover software-as-a-service (SaaS), cloud resources, and a wide variety of “headless devices” such as internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), medical devices, and industrial IoT (IIoT).

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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. Azure-Connected IoT Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution Type of vulnerability: Internet of things (IoT) RCE vulnerability.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Virtual Private Network (VPN) : For remote access, remote desktop protocol (RDP) no longer can be considered safe. Instead, organizations should use a virtual private network (VPN) solution. For improved security using mobile phones, free authentication apps are available from Google, Microsoft, and others.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s important to note that disaster recovery (DR) sites are usually not air-gapped due to live VPN between production and the DR site. Most network administrators will follow the Purdue Model for ICS Security within the OT/IoT LAN. Protecting Authentication. Turn off VPN? Do you need to shore up email security?

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SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2024

Increased attack surface The 2024 Paris Olympics will involve a massive digital infrastructure, including ticketing systems, live-streaming platforms, and IoT devices used in venues. Diverse technologies: The integration of various technologies, from traditional IT systems to newer IoT devices, increases the complexity of securing the event.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 14, 2022

“Since the barrier-to-entry for threat actors is now lower than ever with easily accessible DDoS-for-hire services and IP stressers, compromised IoT devices can and will drive this growth,” said Charles Choe, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Akamai. Neustar can secure VPN connections via VPN Protect. Cloudflare.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 30, 2021

It’s a feature-rich product too, with an additional cost for VPN the only noteworthy omission. Web content filtering and VPN aren’t offered, and for encryption it merely reports on the status of Windows BitLocker, but none of those features are widely offered enough to be considered a standard EDR feature. Learn more about Kaspersky.

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