Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

. “Cyber criminal threat actors exploit network vulnerabilities to exfiltrate data and encrypt systems in a sector that is increasingly reliant on smart technologies, industrial control systems, and internet-based automation systems. The good news is in the latter attack the victims restored its backups.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 5, 2018

The second is that some of the patches require updating the computer's firmware. In November, Intel released a firmware update to fix a vulnerability in its Management Engine (ME): another flaw in its microprocessors. Some anti-virus software blocks the patch, or -- worse -- crashes the computer.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The best defense and the best option for recovery will always be the availability of sufficient, isolated data backups and a practiced restoration process. However, even with the best planning, organizations can find a few users, machines, or systems that were overlooked or whose backup may be corrupted or encrypted.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

Vulnerability management relies on accurate lists of existing systems, software, connections, and security. Related systems, software, and processes should also be noted for the vulnerability. In some cases a mitigation may render a system unusable or cause cascading problems to other IT systems or software.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

.” Internet of Things. Agriculture may not be the first industry you associate with cybersecurity problems, but we all need to aware of the risks created by connecting this ancient part of our food supply chain to the Internet. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This Patch Management Policy: Outlines the expectations, requirements, basic procedures to maintain [eSecurity Planet] systems and software Defines reports to verify compliance with this policy Provides penalties for failure to comply with this policy. Patch management relies upon accurate lists of existing systems and software for updates.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2020

A few days ago the group released a press release in which they warned the companies to not try to recover their files from their backup, it also announced the forthcoming LG Electronics data leak. At the time of publishing this article, the Maze ransomware operators have released three screenshots as proof of the data breach.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

Either way, this ransomware-for-hire has been around far longer (in internet terms) than the bulletin may have some believe, having been first seen in September 2021. The ransomware targets virtual machines and snapshots, looking to escape containers, encrypt any possible persistence, and wipe out backups that weren’t carefully archived.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The report includes MD5 hashes of suspicious ASPX files discovered on compromised Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) servers and a list of commands used by ransomware operators observed by the researchers. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

While cloud security offerings provide a wide spectrum of choices, there are three generalized situations to compare against on-premises data centers: infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS). This responsibility does not extend to software that customers install on cloud devices.

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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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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. Make sure you do everything possible to secure your mobile devices and that both the firmware and software are routinely updated. It’s already happening. Always remember. Never trust.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2022

Maintain known-good offline backups for faster recovery upon a disruptive attack, and conduct hashing and integrity checks on firmware and controller configuration files to ensure validity of those backups. Only use admin accounts when required for tasks, such as installing software updates.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

Update software , including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets, in a timely manner. Consider using Office Viewer software to open Microsoft Office files transmitted via email instead of full Microsoft Office suite applications. Implement regular data backup procedures .

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. Unfortunately, at that moment, there were over 300,000 of those cameras connected to the internet. The typical list of potential flaws consists of these entries: Unpatched software.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

Also read: Best Patch Management Software. Update software, including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets in a timely manner. To detect these modifications, administrators can use file integrity monitoring software that alerts an administrator or blocks unauthorized changes on the system.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

In March 2021, government experts observed state sponsored hackers scanning the internet for servers vulnerable to the above flaws, the attackers were probing systems on ports 4443, 8443, and 10443. Require administrator credentials to install software. Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software on all hosts.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology. Businesses must also ensure they have secure backups of their critical data. Hence, since ransomware locks down files permanently (unless businesses want to cough up the ransom) backups are a crucial safeguard to recover from the hack. SQL Injection.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

A Patch Management Policy formalizes the fundamental IT requirement that all systems and software should be patched and updated in a timely manner with: Rules that explain the requirements for patching and updates Clear processes that can be followed, reported on, and confirmed Standards that can be tested and verified.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

2000 Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA): Requires K–12 schools to restrict children’s exposure to obscene digital content, monitor the online activity of minors, and educate students about appropriate behavior on the internet. Install, regularly update, and enable real-time detection for antivirus software.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Business decisions will need to be made as to whether extra costs are worthwhile in a secure software development life cycle. Threat modeling can be applied to a wide range of things, including software, applications, systems, networks, distributed systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and business processes.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Rogue security software. As you browse the myriad of malicious software featured in this article, we offer tips for how best to defend against each type. RAM scraper.

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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.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A sophisticated hacking group was in SolarWinds ' production environment as early as 2019 before affecting 18,000 of its clients, which include private companies like FireEye and Microsoft and several US federal agencies, via an embedded backdoor to updates of its network monitoring software, Orion.

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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.

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Kali Linux

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A L ittle O ffensive A pplication)” It takes the standard Kali Linux image and adds custom software and some extra firmware designed for the Raspberry Pi Zero W to turn it into a Swiss Army knife of attacks and exfiltration. Creating our own Trigger Now that we have covered using the web interface of the P4wnP1 A.L.O.A.,

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

23 Common Types of Security Incidents Incident Response Steps What to Include in an Incident Response Plan NIST & SANS Incident Response Frameworks What Software is Used for Incident Response? Jump ahead to: How Does Incident Response Work? Bottom Line: Preparing for Incident Response How Does Incident Response Work?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

As the modern workforce becomes increasingly mobile and enterprises branch out and grow, software-defined wide area networks ( SD-WAN ) have become a popular choice in the evolution of networking. Traditional Networks vs Software-Define Networks (SDN). Also read : Best Business Continuity Software. Jump to: What is SD-WAN?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Short for “malicious software,” malware is any piece of computer software designed to disrupt the regular function of a network or device, to gain unauthorized access to certain hardware or systems, or to send user data to others without that user’s consent. An August 2022 Statista report counted 2.8 fully crashing your browser.

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McAfee

AUGUST 24, 2021

SpaceCom Functions and Software Components. Braun Infusomat Large Volume Pump Model 871305U (the actual infusion pump), a SpaceStation Model 8713142U (a docking station holding up to 4 pumps) and a software component called SpaceCom version 012U000050. These models and the corresponding software for the B. Table of Contents.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

But also war over the internet. The updates are done through firmware, firmware updates that we get from the vendor. Their security researchers know that maybe they have firmware or maybe they found a program or something somewhere. You know a lot of times it's software is not free. How to Buy that software.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Vamosi: Bowen’s public inquiry revealed findings of multiple buffer overflows, software updates without authentication, and inadequate randomization of the ballots so that valid secrecy can be compromised -- among other vulnerabilities. held a pilot of a new Internet voting system. Halderman : In 2010, Washington D.C.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Vamosi: Bowen’s public inquiry revealed findings of multiple buffer overflows, software updates without authentication, and inadequate randomization of the ballots so that valid secrecy can be compromised -- among other vulnerabilities. held a pilot of a new Internet voting system. Halderman : In 2010, Washington D.C.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Vamosi: Bowen’s public inquiry revealed findings of multiple buffer overflows, software updates without authentication, and inadequate randomization of the ballots so that valid secrecy can be compromised -- among other vulnerabilities. held a pilot of a new Internet voting system. Halderman : In 2010, Washington D.C.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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SecureList

JULY 28, 2022

In late 2021, we encountered a malicious DXE driver incorporated into several UEFI firmware images that were flagged by our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). Our two private reports provided technical information on the Windows and SPARC variants respectively. Other interesting discoveries.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

The development of software-defined wide area networking ( SD-WAN ) has given enterprise administrators flexibility akin to virtualization to manage distributed networks and users globally. Networking and IT giant Cisco is an undisputed leader in the secure SD-WAN solution space. Honorable Mention Secure SD-WAN Solutions.

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