eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

How can a hospital protect an MRI machine with an unchangeable password and still connect it to the network? These are not uncommon risks. The devices themselves can’t be secured, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use basic IT techniques to reduce our security risks. The Scope of the Unfixable Device Problem.

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Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2022

” The MiCODUS MV720 GPS Tracker is a popular vehicle GPS tracker manufactured in China, which is used by consumers for theft protection and location management, and by organizations for vehicle fleet management. There is no mandatory rule to change the password nor is there any claiming process.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

By learning how to use online platforms safely from the tips below, you will be able to minimize the risks of identity theft and money fraud. When device manufacturers and software developers find out about bugs, they immediately release a patch to fix them. Use Strong Passwords & Two-Factor Authentication.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2021

Unfortunately, the risk for the people associated with these operations is high due to the confusion on the part of homeowners or responding officers. Threat actors likely take advantage of customers’ bad habit of re-using email passwords for their smart device. Users should update their passwords on a regular basis.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Use strong passwords. Passwords are your first line of defense. To create strong passwords that are hard to guess, combine the two-factor authentication with your password for verification purposes. Cybersecurity insurance involves the transfer of financial risk that may arise from doing business online.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2019

Security expert discovered multiple flaws in 4G routers manufactured by several companies, some of them could allow attackers to take over the devices. G Richter, a security researcher at Pen Test Partners discovered multiple vulnerabilities 4G routers manufactured by different vendors. high severity CVSS v3. 0 base score) .

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2023

The Brazilian retail arm of car manufacturing giant Volvo leaked sensitive files, putting its clientele in the vast South American country in peril. Volvo’s retailer exposed its database’s authentication information, including MySQL and Redis database hosts, open ports and credentials. The issue causing the leak has been fixed.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 2, 2021

It is found hacking databases through brute force attacks or password spray via TOR and VPN servers. But a new discovery made by the National Security Agency(NSA) of United States has revealed that Russian hacking group APT28 is launching Brute Force Cyber Attacks using Kubernetes to ensure anonymity.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 1, 2022

A feature adopted by a large number of manufacturers in the recent past is the addition of the internet and related features to their units. Many manufacturers, however, have incorporated internet connectivity and other capabilities into their UPS equipment in recent years to enable remote monitoring and management.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2022

Besides all the benefits IoMT devices provide, they have also introduced new risks to healthcare organizations that haven’t previously been a security priority. These new risks have created a dangerous security gap—new technology is introducing new risks and a larger attack surface. Hackable pacemakers.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) can add a vital layer of protection, and carefully inspect email addresses and links before taking any action. For consumers, being alert to suspicious emails, using secure passwords, and frequently backing up data is crucial.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Agriculture may not be the first industry you associate with cybersecurity problems, but we all need to aware of the risks created by connecting this ancient part of our food supply chain to the Internet. The FBI notice includes the following recommendations: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

How Enterprise Customer Identity Helps You Make Money, Slash Costs, and Reduce Risk. Here are four reasons why investing in great customer experiences with ForgeRock's enterprise CIAM will help your organization make money, slash costs, and reduce risk. Reduced Risk. ForgeRock also reduces risk with Zero Trust security.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The European Union is poised to place more demands on manufacturers to design greater security into their wireless and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Manufacturers will be required to adhere to the new cybersecurity safeguards when designing and producing these products. percent over the same period in 2020, with 313.2

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Toy manufacturers are striving to keep up with these trends, releasing more and more models that can also be called “smart.” login_user request to get access_token with an incorrect password The next request returns configuration parameters for the specific toy based on its unique identifier, consisting of nine characters.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

The factory specializes in manufacturing, consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial operations. Based in Tijuana, Mexico, near the California border, the facility is an electronics manufacturing giant employing 5,000 people. For added account protection, use strong passwords and activate multi-factor authentication.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 11, 2023

Biometrics are automated methods used to identify an individual or verify/authenticate an individual's identity based on physiological characteristics and behavioral traits. It's harder, for example, to replicate or fake biometrics than it is to steal a password, forge a signature, or use credit card or Social Security numbers.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Implement write once, read many detailed logging to avoid the risk of attackers modifying or erasing logs. Implement authentication and authorization controls for all human-to-software and software-to-software interactions regardless of network location. Apply and consult vendor-recommended guidance for security hardening.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Dropbox says: "At no point did this threat actor have access to the contents of anyone’s Dropbox account, their password, or their payment information. It also noted that its core apps and infrastructure were unaffected and that it believes risks to customers are minimal. What happened in the Dropbox phishing attack?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

As the holiday season approaches, many retail, hospitality, logistics, and food manufacturing organizations hire seasonal workers to meet increasing demand. Access management risks of seasonal workers. On the other hand, access rights mismanagement is a security risk that may create ripple effects if exploited.

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Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

These smart devices include cars, household appliances, building systems such as lighting and heating, televisions, medical devices, manufacturing equipment, and many other types of systems used both in a consumer and industrial setting. Millions of smart TVs are at risk of click fraud, botnets, data theft, and ransomware.

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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. However, be extra vigilant, as adopting these solutions expands your attack surface.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Small farms, large producers, processors and manufacturers, and markets and restaurants are particularly exposed to ransomware attacks. The FBI provided the following mitigations to protect against ransomware attacks: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Implement network segmentation.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

. “AvosLocker is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) affiliate-based group that has targeted victims across multiple critical infrastructure sectors in the United States including, but not limited to, the Financial Services, Critical Manufacturing, and Government Facilities sectors. Use multifactor authentication where possible.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 20, 2023

Protecting Against Smart Device Break-Ins This story also demonstrates the sobering reality that we can no longer solely rely on Usernames/Passwords to protect our networks. 1) Manufacturer Protocols “Matter” First, consumers should seek to purchase Smart Devices that are Matter certified.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 8, 2019

KrebsOnSecurity broke the news that Facebook developers wrote apps which stored somewhere between 200 million and 600 million Facebook user passwords in plain text. These plaintext passwords were indexed by Facebook’s data centers and searchable for years by more than 20,000 Facebook employees.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 5, 2021

And the FBI says attacks like these are increasingly linked to stolen usernames and passwords. In order to gain access to these devices, the attackers look for people who re-use previously stolen emails and password for their smart home devices. Users should update their passwords on a regular basis. What are swatting attacks?

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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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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2021

For any IoT device vendors currently contracted by the government, this is what we know so far from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): Required reading for IoT manufacturers: foundational guidelines about IoT vulnerabilities ( 8259 ) and a core baseline of necessary cybersecurity components ( 8259A ). Data protection.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Because of VPNs’ vulnerabilities – a recent example involved a massive leak of Fortinet users’ passwords – a number of security vendors have been pushing zero trust network access as a potential replacement for VPNs. Use multi-factor authentication and choose products that are compatible with the credentials you’ll be using.

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NopSec

JUNE 28, 2022

Issued June 7 by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA) and the FBI, the advisory identified 16 common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) linked to products manufactured by leading network vendors, including Cisco, Citrix, D-Link, and Netgear.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Like other ransomware groups, its threat actors use double extortion tactics, predominantly targeting organizations in the US in five critical infrastructure sectors: critical manufacturing, financial services, government facilities, healthcare and public health, and information technology.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2021

In a recent blog post , the researchers said the bad actors are looking to leverage a path traversal vulnerability that could affect millions of home routers and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices that use the same code base and are manufactured by at least 17 vendors. ” Should Updates Be Automated? ” Multiple Threats.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 28, 2023

energy company, as well as organizations in other industries, such as finance, insurance, manufacturing, and technology. They say that these scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and that it is important to be aware of the risks. In May 2023, a phishing campaign was launched that targeted a major U.S.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

However, if you know where the dangers lurk, there is a way to minimize the cybersecurity risks. Simple or reused passwords are still a problem. While the cybersecurity industry has presented options for every netizen, the recommendation to use original and complex passwords continues to be disregarded. Poor credentials.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

But we tend to forget about the need for the latest drivers as long as our systems are working fine, which is understandable as the procedure is not always clear and we all know the risk of making things worse. These device drivers have often been installed by the system manufacturer. How do I know if my drivers need updating?

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The vulnerability Context Security discovered meant exposing the Wi-Fi credentials of the network the device was attached to, which is significant because it demonstrates that IoT vulnerabilities can put other devices on the network at risk as well. Are these examples actually risks in IoT?

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