Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2022

The attackers, prior to the deployment of the ransomware, established RDP sessions to Hyper-V servers to modify configurations for the Veeam backup jobs and deleted the backups of the virtual machines used by the victims. Please vote for Security Affairs and Pierluigi Paganini in every category that includes them (e.g.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 11, 2021

We looked at REvil, also known as Sodinokibi or Sodin, earlier in the year in a Threat Trends blog on DNS Security. For information on the methodology behind this chart, please see the end of the Threat Trends blog.). Deleting backups. Many ransomware threats delete the backups residing on a system that they intend to encrypt.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A platform that started as a blogging tool has evolved into a globally renowned solution that makes website design and development more accessible and easier than ever. Be sure to verify that they are using approved Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) and secure FTP capabilities. Schedule daily backups to create multiple restore points.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 11, 2021

Backups… Let’s Get This Out of the Way. A challenge with outsourcing backup responsibilities is that companies often have no say in how often or the level at which third parties back up their information. “With ransomware being as big as it is right now, one of the first answers that everyone goes to is backups.”

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Webroot

JUNE 21, 2021

It may be as simple as the deployment of antivirus plus backup and recovery applications for your end users, or a more complex approach with security operations center (SOC) tools or managed response solutions coupled with network security tools such as DNS and Web filtering, network and endpoint firewalls, VPNs, backup and recovery and others.

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 17, 2017

I'm going to do that in a five-part, public blog series over the course of this week. Pretty much the entire population of South Africa had their data exposed when someone published a database backup to a publicly facing web server (it was accessible by anyone for up to 2 and a half years). They may deny the usefulness of the skill.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

Related: Why identities are the new firewall. Ensure you have comprehensive backups. It is best to have multiple backups, especially of business-critical data that is essential for day-to-day operations, on both cloud and on-premises servers. Related: Getting Identity Access Management right.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybercriminals are constantly crawling the web for targets, and they’ll often go after websites you might not expect, such as a vegan cooking blog. Joe’s Vegan Blog Cooks Up Comment Spam. Joe is the founder of a widely popular vegan food blog. Why would cybercriminals be interested in hacking a vegan food blog?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

“It is recommended that your QNAP NAS stay behind your router and firewall without a public IP address. Users that have to access their NAS devices directly from the Internet are recommended to perform the following actions: Put your QNAP NAS behind your router and firewall. ” reads the advisory published by QNAP.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Block cybercriminals and bad bots with a web application firewall. Our second tip for taking a proactive approach to cybersecurity is using a web application firewall (WAF) to block malicious traffic, like cybercriminals and bad bots. Prepare for disaster recovery with Website Backup.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 20, 2022

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Secondly, it has backups – physical data, such as an external hard drive, is a good idea. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the new player in the financial investment market. million) theft due to a fraudulent NFT scheme. Staying ahead.

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Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

For example, they will compromise backup systems so that administrators cannot use them to restore data. Store backups offline so they cannot be found by cyber intruders. For technical details on all the latest attacks, follow the Cisco Talos blog. Always back up data so that it can be recovered in an emergency. Twitter.

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Cisco Security

APRIL 29, 2021

All infrastructure within the enterprise was trusted and everything outside including the internet and DMZ was labeled as untrusted, so firewalls and other proper security devices were deployed at these boundaries mainly at the data center in order to protect the organization. The decade that followed brought some disrupting trends.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

The ransomware uses this technique to stop a predefined list of services, delete shadow volumes and backups, clear the following Windows event logs, and disable the Windows firewall.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

Firewall supplier Check Point Software Technologies has reported a massive surge in the registration of coronavirus-related domains, since Jan. Backup your data frequently on hard drives that aren’t connected 24/7 to the internet. This column originally appeared on Avast Blog.). It’s already happening. Always remember.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 17, 2019

The server also included email backups from 1999 to 2016, the largest and most recent reaching 16GB in size. “The Oklahoma Department of Securities (ODS) has initiated a comprehensive review of the circumstances surrounding an incident involving the inadvertent exposure of information during installation of a firewall.”

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

While cybersecurity advice is often focused on technology like endpoint protection, firewalls and anti-virus, it’s important to remember that behind every breach is a human. The post Hacker Personas Explained: Know Your Enemy and Protect Your Business appeared first on Webroot Blog.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Editor’s note: James Xiang and Hayden Evans contributed to this blog. This concealed their attack until the environment was encrypted and backups were sabotaged. Once the threat actor had access to the domain administrator account, they retrieved additional files relating to backups and key network infrastructure.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In this blog post, we'll explore what CaaS is and how it has impacted the contemporary threat landscape. Firewalls and Network Security: Install firewalls to control incoming/outgoing traffic, preventing unauthorized access and filtering malicious content. Backup and Recovery: Regularly back up critical data and verify backups.

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Cisco Security

APRIL 29, 2021

All infrastructure within the enterprise was trusted and everything outside including the internet and DMZ was labeled as untrusted, so firewalls and other proper security devices were deployed at these boundaries mainly at the data center in order to protect the organization. The decade that followed brought some disrupting trends.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Whether just taking the plunge into the WordPress wonderland to launch a personal blog or full-fledged ecommerce site, or you’ve been using WordPress for a while now, it was a good choice. Backup Your Files and Database. Note that some premium plugins and themes are a button click away from the latest release. Use Strong Passwords.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

FancyBox for WordPress is a plugin which provides stylized, Lightbox-like decoration for blog images. One of the best ways to secure your website is to scan for malware and vulnerabilities on a daily basis and use a Web Application Firewall (WAF). WordPress has done a wonderful job facilitating near-painless backups for its users.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2020

To answer that question, this blog post will discuss five components within the Kubernetes control plane that require special attention within organizations’ security strategy. In order to use etcd, organizations need to have a backup plan for the highly sensitive configuration data that they’d like to protect with this store.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Ambitious information security experts serve as a critical part of cyber risk management. The corporation is responsible for structuring IT and information security activities to protect its data resources, such as hardware, software, and procedures. Operational users. Application Layer.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 19, 2023

This is the third blog in the series focused on PCI DSS, written by an AT&T Cybersecurity consultant. See the first blog relating to IAM and PCI DSS here. See the second blog on PCI DSS reporting details to ensure when contracting quarterly CDE tests here. encryption, since it is based on your web-site’s certificate.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Users are urged to backup their database and site files and upgrade to the latest version of WordPress as soon as possible. Deploy A Web Application Firewall (WAF). As always, stay up to date on the latest WordPress patches, and stay locked in to The SiteLock blog for the latest security news. WordPress 4.2.1

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SecureList

JUNE 15, 2022

I will buy accounts for access to corporate VPNs or firewalls (FortiGate, SonicWall, PulseSecure, etc.) There is access to a network, admin-level access, direct connection to SSH servers, access to backups. Blackmailer blog: auction price of stolen data. Blackmailer blog: auction price of stolen data along with published data.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 31, 2024

Regular backups and a disaster recovery plan are essential to minimize data loss and ensure the security and integrity of training data, safeguarding AI models from potential risks and threats. Implementing robust network security protocols, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems, is necessary to block unauthorized access.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Sophos’ recent report, The State of Ransomware , reveals that paying the ransom can end up costing companies double the overall remediation cost versus not paying or getting the data back through backups or other methods. While front line defense mechanisms like firewalls, anti-theft, anti-spyware, etc. To Sum It Up.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Keep a backup of the stored data separate from your website’s server. Storing the backup separately ensures that if one copy of the data is compromised, the other isn’t, so that you can easily restore your site from a clean and secure copy. We also have a blog on choosing the best SSL certificate for your site.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

To get this information, they’ll target sites you might not expect, such as blogs, small businesses and non-profits. Why Would a Cybercriminal Target a Blog? A small blog might seem like a random target, but not to cybercriminals. Use a website scanner to find SEO spam, vulnerabilities and malware on your website or blog.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

A web application firewall (WAF) to keep hackers out. A solution that runs regular site backups and can restore website files and the database in case of a site crash. Start a store blog with how-to videos, interviews, gift guides and other content to attract customers. An SSL certificate to encrypt customer-entered data.

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Centraleyes

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Backup and Recovery Solutions : Ensure data is backed up and can be restored in case of incidents. Firewalls and Network Security Solutions : Monitor and control network traffic to protect against unauthorized access. Veeam helps ensure business continuity and data integrity with features like encrypted backups and offsite storage.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 28, 2018

API-based CASB solutions are a much more seamlessly integrated approach to CASB technology in the cloud as opposed to a firewall-based approach. 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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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. It is tough to do without a dedicated team and security solutions like firewalls, intrusion detection, antiviruses and more. This includes the ability to install software, change its settings, manage backup operations, and more.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Website Backups. When I started offering maintenance plans in earnest, I spent a lot of time logging in and out of my clients’ hosting accounts and WordPress websites in order to run backups and software updates manually. As I wrote above, backups and software updates should be the bare minimum. WordPress Core Software Updates.

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