Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Specifically, the agency added: Recommendations for preventing common initial infection vectors Updated recommendations to address cloud backups and zero trust architecture (ZTA). It is also important to repeat security awareness training regularly to keep your staff informed and vigilant. Stop malicious encryption.

Ransomware 59

Ransomware Backups Social Engineering Accountability 59

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

Security Qualifications Portnox hosts their services within Microsoft’s Azure and shares the inherent storage and physical access certifications achieved by Microsoft.

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IoT Authentication VPN Backups 93

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization. Apply encryption protocols and other security measures to connections between computers.

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Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 103

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Servers are encrypted with “ locked” file extensions on files. You have the disaster recovery (DR) site, backups, and storage area network (SAN) snapshots. As you try each one, that pit in your stomach grows as you experience the worst feeling in IT: the realization you have no backup for recovery.

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Architecture Ransomware Backups Firewall 112

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

Firewall 96

Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 96

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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VPN Accountability Passwords DNS 68

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Backup – a copy of physical or virtual data so in case they are being deleted or lost user could easily recover it. Data encryption – a way to secure private information by encoding it so no third parties could watch or access it. To read the encoded (encrypted) file, you must decode it by using a decryption key.

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Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

Malwarebytes

MARCH 9, 2022

RagnarLocker can be recognized by the extension of the encrypted files which contains “.RGNR_<ID>,” txt” and states the files and data have been encrypted by RAGNAR_LOCKER. The malware then attempts to silently delete all Volume Shadow Copies, preventing user recovery of encrypted files. Implement network segmentation.

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Ransomware Backups VPN Encryption 109

eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

With SD-WAN architectures, branch employees and remote users connect to an enterprise network through a web of connected devices over the internet. This IT sprawl and surplus of endpoints add complexity to network security. Not every SD-WAN solution is equal, but they all come with some level of security functionality.

Firewall 57

Firewall Architecture Software Backups 57

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2020

There’s an old adage in information security: “Every company gets penetration tested, whether or not they pay someone for the pleasure.” ” Many organizations that do hire professionals to test their network security posture unfortunately tend to focus on fixing vulnerabilities hackers could use to break in.

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Cybercrime VPN Malware Penetration Testing 308

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Implementing these best practices will not only protect DNS but also network security in general because properly protected DNS can also protect email, endpoints, and other network systems from attack. Since these protocols do not cost money to implement, these will usually be the first steps taken to improve DNS security.

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DNS DDOS Firewall Architecture 103

eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

Last week’s RSA Conference covered a litany of network security vulnerabilities, from developing more robust tokenization policies and to addressing UEFI-based attacks, and non-endpoint attack vectors. Ransomware: Encryption, Exfiltration, and Extortion. Detect Focus on encryption Assume exfiltration.

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Software Firmware DNS VPN 99

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

One day later, their company’s systems and data were encrypted with ransomware. After cleaning all remnants of the attack from the network, security experts recommended password resets for all privileged, non-privileged, and service accounts, as well as two-factor authentication (2FA) for VPN and email access.

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Ransomware Small Business Passwords Malware 93

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Application access and device and network security are concerns that will remain for remote work. Application security can be improved through zero trust principles. Employee devices can be secured with endpoint security. But what about home networks? Even if you have to pay $99.99

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Wireless Marketing Technology Antivirus 136

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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Ransomware Encryption Malware Cybercrime 123

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recognizing the evolution in both cybersecurity and customer needs, Barracuda began to develop new capabilities as well as acquire complementary companies to deliver technology solutions for application security, cloud backups, firewalls, and more.

Firewall 80

Firewall Marketing Firmware Technology 80

eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

The emergence of SD-WAN and SASE technologies bundled together has led many vendors to address both advanced routing and network security vendors for clients. Networking specialists like Cisco and HPE’s Aruba are moving deeper into security. Features: Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise SD-WAN. Features: Cisco SD-WAN.

Firewall 111

Firewall Architecture Encryption Network Security 111

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Company instructions to keep hands off internal network traffic leads to internet service provider (ISP) suppression of only 1% of the 100,000 monthly outgoing DDoS attacks. Infrastructure Protection Defense against DDoS and DNS attacks starts with effective network security architecture. 54% on-prem infrastructure.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 94