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Cloud Security: The Shared Responsibility Model

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Drivers, Firmware, Software : Cloud providers bear responsibility to secure, test, and update the software and code that supports the firmware and the basic software infrastructure of the cloud. Network, firewall, and web application firewall (WAF) hardening. Network, API, firewall, and WAF hardening.

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NCSC warns of a surge in ransomware attacks on education institutions

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backup servers, network shares, servers, auditing devices). In some attacks, government experts also observed the sabotage of backup or auditing devices to make recovery more difficult, the encryption of entire virtual servers, the use of scripting environments (i.e.

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CISA, FBI shared a joint advisory to warn of Zeppelin ransomware attacks

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The group uses multiple attack vectors to gain access to victim networks, including RDP exploitation, SonicWall firewall vulnerabilities exploitation, and phishing attacks. Zeppelin actors request ransom payments in Bitcoin, they range from several thousand dollars to over a million dollars.

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Vulnerability Management Policy Template

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For example, a vulnerability in a wi-fi router firewall configuration may expose Windows 95 machines required to run manufacturing equipment. Common mitigations include, but are not limited to: Deploy mitigating security control such as a new security tool (Firewall, etc.)

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Daixin Team targets health organizations with ransomware, US agencies warn

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Below are the mitigations provided in the alert: Install updates for operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Require phishing-resistant MFA for as many services as possible—particularly for webmail, VPNs, accounts that access critical systems, and privileged accounts that manage backups.

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CISA warns of critical flaws in Prima FlexAir access control system

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The list of flaws includes OS Command Injection, Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, Cross-site Request Forgery, Small Space of Random Values, Cross-site Scripting, Exposure of Backup file to Unauthorized Control Sphere, Improper Authentication, and Use of Hard-coded Credentials. and prior. .”

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The Biggest Lessons about Vulnerabilities at RSAC 2021

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Nickels suggests organizations follow this guidance: Also Read: How Zero Trust Security Can Protect Against Ransomware. Prevent Rely solely on offline backups Disallow unnecessary file sharing. From BIOS and firmware to UEFI code, VBOS is an attack vector that requires more attention. Old way New way. Current Target: VBOS.

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