Webroot

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The most popular options include virtual private network (VPN) or remote desktop protocol (RDP). VPN works by initiating a secure connection over the internet through data encryption. One downside of using a VPN connection involves vulnerability. One downside of using a VPN connection involves vulnerability.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Data encryption. In the cloud era, data encryption is more important than ever. Hackers are constantly finding new ways to access data, and encrypting your data makes it much more difficult for them to do so. There are many different ways to encrypt your data, so you should choose the method that best suits your needs.

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SecureList

JUNE 15, 2022

Complex attacks almost invariably feature several phases, such as reconnaissance, initial access to the infrastructure, gaining access to target systems and/or privileges, and the actual malicious acts (data theft, destruction or encryption, etc.). Request for access to corporate VPN. Access type: VPN. Access type: VPN.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This blog aims to dissect the nuances of cloud security risks , shedding light on the challenges commonly faced when securing digital assets in the cloud. Lack of Encryption Cloud computing involves data transmission over networks and storage in shared infrastructures. Who’s Responsible for Security in the Cloud?

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Herjavec Group

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

on “VPN and other time-consuming types of initial access”? [1] T1083 File and Directory Discovery BlackMatter uses native functions to enumerate files and directories searching for targets to encrypt. . T1486 Data Encrypted for Impact BlackMatter encrypts files using a custom Salsa20 algorithm and RSA. . .

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Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The year’s most successful ransomware group Introduced the triple extortion method – encryption + data leak + DDOS attack Accept payments in two untraceable cryptocurrencies Monero and Zcash as well as Bitcoin. The post Discover 2022’s Nastiest Malware appeared first on Webroot Blog. Strategies for individuals.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Together these practices — which include multi-factor authentication (MFA), restricting administrative privileges and daily backups — provide a clear framework for businesses anywhere that are looking to improve their foundational security footing , as we’ve previously noted on the Duo Blog.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

In this blog, we’ll home in on Conti, the strain identified by some as the successor, cousin or relative of Ryuk ransomware , due to similarities in code use and distribution tactics. The files are then held for ransom and the victim is threatened by data loss, because of the encryption, and leaking of the exfiltrated data.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 14, 2020

For example, many companies that require VPN access to monitor all access from employee devices have enabled split tunneling in order to alleviate the data traffic bottleneck on their perimeter security devices. When employees are not on their organization’s network, central IT’s control can be compromised.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

27, a Ukrainian cybersecurity researcher who is currently in Ukraine leaked almost two years’ worth of internal chat records from Conti, which had just posted a press release to its victim shaming blog saying it fully supported Russia’s invasion of his country. You can see your page in the our blog here [dark web link].

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BH Consulting

JUNE 20, 2023

One may know what the term VPN means, but what about when a VPN should be used and more importantly – not used, and what are the risks of using a VPN versus the benefits. For the purpose of this blog – we are going to use the term information security to mean both cyber and information security.

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McAfee

MAY 20, 2021

development, debugging and maintenance), and backup (e.g. For example, data localisation does not mean that appropriate encryption standards are met, nor does it mean that there is no local surveillance – even in adequate countries [7]. 8] Let’s take for instance the use of a VPN to protect privacy. ” [6]. 9] [link]. [10]

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Fox IT

JANUARY 12, 2021

After obtaining a valid account, they use this account to access the victim’s VPN, Citrix or another remote service that allows access to the network of the victim. This specific document described how to access the internet facing company portal and the web-based VPN client into the company network.

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SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

To ensure that their ability to restore encrypted files would never be questioned, they cultivated an online presence, wrote press releases and generally made sure their name would be known to all potential victims. The malware sample has an encrypted configuration block with many fields, which allow attackers to fine-tune the payload.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Additionally, no additional network configuration is required from an end user/device perspective such as VPN configuration. p> Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery – Backups and Recovery One of the most often overlooked areas in security is business continuity and disaster recovery.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

McAfee customers are protected from the malware/tools described in this blog. A more detailed blog with specific recommendations on using the McAfee portfolio and integrated partner solutions to defend against this attack can be found here. MVISION Insights customers will have the full details, IOCs and TTPs shared via their dashboard.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

We provide a high-availability service split across multiple geographic regions, providers and power grids for seamless failover, and our multiple offsite backups of customer data are encrypted. Duo’s servers are hosted across independent PCI DSS, ISO 27001-certified, and SSAE 16-audited service providers with strong physical security.

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