SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Use the 3-2-1 backup rule. Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Consider segmenting your Wi-Fi networks: one for main use, one for guests, and another for IoT devices. Attention should be paid to protecting routers and updating their firmware.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

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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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

WPA3 is the newest protocol and offers better security features such as stronger encryption, protection against dictionary attacks, and easier setting of IoT devices, but has yet to become widely used. Update your router firmware from your router’s manufacturer and install them to ensure your router is up to date and secure.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

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.) Both direct and indirect risks should be considered.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

IoT Opens Excessive Entry Points. The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology. It is imperative for employers to now ensure that all IoT devices are set up correctly and no room for a network breach is left. Businesses must also ensure they have secure backups of their critical data.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Some organizations do not attempt to update or monitor their employee’s devices connected to the network or ignore Internet of Things (IoT) devices. At the very least]: A full system backup has been performed prior to the application of the update A full data backup has been performed prior to the application of the update.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

The tools also depend upon physical controls that should also be implemented against malicious physical access to destroy or compromise networking equipment such as routers, cables, switches, firewalls, and other networking appliances. connections to IoT, OT, and rogue wi-fi routers. Unauthorized devices may be blocked or quarantined.

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