SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Growing security risks have prompted companies to move away from virtual private networks (VPNs) in favor of a zero-trust model. Most organizations, 72 percent, plan to ditch VPNs , according to Zscaler’s 2021 VPN Risk Report , which found that 67 percent of organizations are considering remote access alternatives.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

1 – The era of remote work will present new cyberthreats. 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. The average American household has 22 connected devices.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 28, 2023

It works well against both residual risk and inherent risk. On top of that, turn on two factor authentication. Use a VPN Using a VPN is essential when working with sensitive data or files. A VPN removes your IP address and switches your location.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 30, 2021

Working from home resulted in additional risk management and security challenges for employees, executive leadership, and information technology (IT) teams. SSO allows users to access multiple applications, and the underlying data, without having to re-authenticate to access each application. SSO has several benefits and use cases.

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Webroot

JUNE 13, 2022

Operating in this environment means our present and future generations need to understand the importance of being aware of the benefits and risks of an interconnected world. As the usage and reliance on technology to educate and entertain increases , so too does the risk of being exposed to threats.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The prospect of new products, audiences, territories, and competition presents an abundance of opportunities for businesses to thrive, but it is not all sunshine and rainbows. Going global or even expanding your operations further afield in your geography introduces a host of new digital risks.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Yet, metaverse company breach that led to malicious email sent out to its users hinted at ongoing risks. VPN services on the rise A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel that effectively conceals user traffic from internet service providers and potential snoopers, thus reducing the number of parties that can access user data even on public Wi-Fi.

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NopSec

JUNE 30, 2023

Leading this month’s advisories we have a duo of pre-auth RCE vulnerabilities that impact Fortinet’s Fortigate SSL VPN and VMWare’s VRealize Network Insight. It’s not a pre-auth vuln, but it does enable admin authentication bypass, so it’s apples-to-apples from the attackers perspective. In a surprise (sad?) Patch your product ASAP!

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SC Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

A recent report from Zscaler found that VPNs are still overwhelmingly popular: 93% of companies surveyed reported that they have used them in some capacity. VPNs are also relatively cheap compared to other popular forms of access.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

A few specific reasons to move to the Duo Universal Prompt The Universal Prompt is Duo's latest authentication interface that enables easier, and more secure authentication for users. Improved User Experience – The Universal Prompt is a major redesign with new styling and a workflow-based authentication experience.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Additionally, the rapid shift to work from home resulted in thousands of RDP users and RDP-enabled machines connecting from outside the traditional network perimeter, thereby increasing the risk of cyber threats and data exposure. End users do not have to launch a VPN client as the traditional extra step when gating access to RDP hosts.

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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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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The attacker can use a URL shortening service to further obscure it, making it hard for the victim to verify the link in the tiny box that is presented when scanned. Consider your VPN solution, many have moved to using M365 authentication to protect this. These are common misconceptions about mobile devices. Fact or Fiction?

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 15, 2021

As companies interact more digitally with customers and end-users, their attack surface increases, presenting more opportunities for would-be attackers. ” For some environments, this can unfold as easily as a compromised username and password being used to infiltrate a virtual private network (VPN) to access network resources.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 13, 2022

For IT professionals and facility administrators, it is a term that governs the common features, technology, consumables, and security present in an office environment. Access is provided based on a dynamic risk-based policy. Dynamic authentication and authorization are strictly enforced before granting access to any resource.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

This is a question of whether you have permission to inventory, classify, and perform a risk analysis on the networks supporting a home user’s environment. While replies can generally reveal sensitive information in real attacks, links front-ending fake authentication pages tend to work best when trying to exploit users.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Once you’ve done so, think about the risk and impact to you if they were compromised. Your next steps are to mitigate the risks you’ve just noted. Keeping your phone’s software up to date reduces the risk of compromise. Ensure you check the URL presented by the QR scanner before you click it to browse or open the link.

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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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SC Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

Zero Trust requires that all users are authenticated, authorized, and continuously assessed for risk to access corporate applications and data. Legacy VPN, and related technologies, aren’t just slow, they’re characteristic of technologies that rely on implicit trust. Cerillium CreativeCommons CC BY 2.0.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 8, 2021

According to Webster's Dictionary, the legal definition of a clear and present danger is a risk or threat to safety or other public interests that is serious and imminent. Or, in this case, one of the largest fuel distributors in the United States having an unused but active VPN account. No organization is immune.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2021

. “UNC2465’s move from drive-by attacks on website visitors or phishing emails to this software supply chain attack shows a concerning shift that presents new challenges for detection. ” concludes the report. ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. ” concludes the report. Pierluigi Paganini.

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NopSec

APRIL 3, 2024

The application behavior varies depending on the authentication status of the attacker. An unauthenticated user can only read the first three (3) lines of a file, however authenticated users can read the entire file system. Fortinet FortiGate SSL VPN RCE CVE-2024-21762 I think SSL VPN RCE may be my favorite combination of acronyms.

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BH Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2021

At a time of year when many security professionals are putting the finishing touches to budget proposals, the latest Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) has outlined the key risks facing organisations in Europe. The report listed ransomware affiliate programmes as a major risk. Links we liked.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

While the digital landscape offers unprecedented convenience and connectivity, it also presents many risks. Whenever possible, it is best to add an extra layer of protection by enabling two-factor authentication. Strengthen your defenses by creating unique and complex passwords for each account.

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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. How should they manage the risks that this creates? An Interview with Joe Green, Netskope. Key takeaways.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 13, 2022

Vulnerability threat management is critical because cybercrime is a constant and global risk. If a vulnerability can be exploited remotely, it get a higher score than a vulnerability that can only be exploited when physically present. A new vulnerability without any means to rectify it is high risk. Environmental Metrics.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This is why the holidays present a perfect storm of factors that make individuals more susceptible to identity theft. Be aware of the risks that come with providing personal information online, check your bank account regularly, and ensure your online transactions are secure. Travel Traveling is an exciting part of the holiday season.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

A recent report from Zscaler found that VPNs are still overwhelmingly popular: 93 percent of companies surveyed reported that they have used them in some capacity. Access to VPNs is also relatively cheap compared to other popular forms of access.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

At present, the OneLogin survey also revealed that as many as 26% of respondents are sharing their work computer with others and 23% have admitted to downloading personal applications. Protect Yourself against the Risks of Public Wi-Fi . Furthermore, employees should enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Passwords are the most common authentication tool used by enterprises, yet they are notoriously insecure and easily hackable. Recently, hackers leaked 87,000 Fortinet VPN passwords , mostly from companies who hadn’t yet patched a two-year-old vulnerability. Jump to: What is multi-factor authentication? MFA can be hacked.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

According to an Analysis Report (AR20-268A) from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), this new normal work environment has put federal agencies at risk of falling victim to cyber-attacks that exploit their use of Microsoft Office 365 (O365) and misuse their VPN remote access services.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2022

Software supply chain attacks present an increasingly worrying threat. Increasing developers’ awareness of those concerns is a good start, he said, though each company has to determine its own risk tolerance. ” Further reading: Best Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools Top Vulnerability Management Tools.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2023

Card-Not-Present (CNP) fraud constituted 72% of these losses, with a substantial portion attributed to Chinese fraudsters. Chinese fraudster ecosystem: actor’s value chain The value chain of Card Non-present fraud is shown as the following picture. billion in 2021, according to Insider Intelligence.

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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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Cytelligence

JULY 28, 2020

A Virtual Private Network ( VPN) is a remote access tool used by most organization s to allow employees, vendors/partners and other stakeholders access to their company’s corporate networks and resources. When configured and deployed correctly, a VPN can help ensure that access is secure.

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NopSec

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway devices provide load balancing, traffic management, and VPN services for enterprise networks. This basically results in authentication bypass. Apache ActiveMQ RCE CVE-2023-46604 Apache recently released a patch to address a critical vulnerability present in ActiveMQ. I love this exploit chain.

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