Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The British security agency is urging the institutions in the industry to follow the recommendations to mitigate the risk of exposure to ransomware attacks. backup servers, network shares, servers, auditing devices). This criminal targeting of the education sector, particularly at such a challenging time, is utterly reprehensible.”

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

These vulnerabilities represent significant dangers for end users and organizations — from the remote code execution vulnerabilities in Veeam Backup & Replication and Apache OFBiz to the severe access control issues in SonicWall and Google Android. The vulnerability affects all versions before 7.00, with a CVSS v3 score of 9.8

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The good news is in the latter attack the victims restored its backups. The FBI provided the following mitigations to protect against ransomware attacks: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 18, 2022

Some sectors on the drive will be allocated to the firmware that manage the hard drive and communicate with the operating system. The magnetic drive firmware will not usually notify the operating system about reassigned bad sectors. Some hard drives may be inaccessible because of firmware-level hard drive passwords.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Implement network segmentation and maintain offline backups of data to ensure limited interruption to the organization. Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. hard drive, storage device, the cloud).

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Analyze logs on a regular basis to discover unusual behaviors, potential risks, and places for improvement. Automate Patches and Updates Ensure strong network security by automating regular updates of firewall firmware and installing security patches as soon as they become available.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

This vulnerability management policy defines the requirements for the [eSecurity Planet] IT and security teams to protect company resources from unacceptable risk from unknown and known vulnerabilities. Broader is always better to control risks, but can be more costly.] Vulnerability Management Policy & Procedure A.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 18, 2022

Some sectors on the drive will be allocated to the firmware that manage the hard drive and communicate with the operating system. The magnetic drive firmware will not usually notify the operating system about reassigned bad sectors. Some hard drives may be inaccessible because of firmware-level hard drive passwords.

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2019

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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Centraleyes

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Cyber risk mitigation is an ongoing process that aims to reduce the impact of cyber threats on your organization. A well-crafted cyber risk mitigation plan includes: Risk Identification: Discovering vulnerabilities and potential threats to your systems.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

However, ultimately the customer will hold the full risk and responsibility for proper implementation of their security obligations. 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.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2023

Installing these patches and updates keeps your software and firmware secure, reliable, and up to date with the latest improvements. This step-by-step guide to the patch management process can help you stay ahead of vulnerabilities and reduce cyber risk. Thorough testing reduces the risk of interrupting the production environment.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2022

While the targeting of any operational environments using this toolset is unclear, the malware poses a critical risk to organizations leveraging the targeted equipment. . “The tools can interact with specific industrial equipment embedded in different types of machinery leveraged across multiple industries.

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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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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

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. The FBI notice includes the following recommendations: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As hackers grow more sophisticated, understanding the risks and how to mitigate them is more important than ever. It distributes control functions across multiple controllers, reducing the risk of a single point of failure. Patch management: Keeping software and firmware up to date to close security gaps.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Backup and Restoration: Keep offline backups of data and execute backup and restore on a regular basis. Encrypt backup data to ensure the data infrastructure’s immutability and coverage. Patch operating systems, software, and firmware on a regular basis.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Regularly update router firmware to patch vulnerabilities and close potential avenues of attack.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2021

RDP accesses); Exploitation of vulnerabilities affecting control systems running vulnerable firmware versions. The ransomware affected the victim’s SCADA system and backup systems. The treatment system was run manually until the SCADA computer was restored using local control and more frequent operator rounds.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The FBI also encourages organizations to report any interactions with Zeppelin operators, including logs, Bitcoin wallet information, encrypted file samples, and decryptor files.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Apple has long been criticized, with good reason, over its iCloud service not providing E2EE (where the user has the decryption keys); for years, when enabled, for a good chunk of data iPhone syncs to iCloud, Apple held the decryption keys for some stored data, which included: Message backups. Device backups. Safari Bookmarks.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The agencies offered some sound cybersecurity advice for BlackByte that applies pretty generally: Conduct regular backups and store them as air-gapped, password-protected copies offline. Update and patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates and patches are released. The 15 Vulnerabilities Explained.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. Businesses must also ensure they have secure backups of their critical data. DDoS Attacks. SQL Injection.

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Centraleyes

JUNE 11, 2024

Understanding the Foundation of Risk Mitigation Implementing robust risk mitigation strategies is essential to navigating the complexities of risk-related compliance activities. But before discussing risk mitigation techniques , we must discuss the necessary prep work.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

Prevent Rely solely on offline backups Disallow unnecessary file sharing. Department of Homeland Security is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), charged with being the nation’s risk advisor for cyber and physical risk and working to strengthen national security resilience. Old way New way.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We're also focusing on risks to businesses from their vendors, not risks passed on to their customers. Securing your supply chain Here's how you can protect your organization from risks your suppliers might pose: 1. Create and test offline backups Speaking of backups, never assume they work.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 14, 2025

The risk is further heightened by the wide range of tactics and techniques these groups employ, complicating defense efforts against potential attacks. Even if many groups carry out only a few attacks, their growing numbers amplify the overall risk.

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Google Security

AUGUST 12, 2024

PQC is the effort to defend against that risk, by defining standards and collaboratively implementing new algorithms that will resist attacks by both classical and quantum computers. How is encryption at risk? Google's PQC Commitments Google takes these risks seriously, and is taking steps on multiple fronts.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

It’s also knowingly putting lives at risk to satisfy a deep, insatiable want for money. Below is a list of recommended mitigations from the FBI, which it issued along with an alert on Conti ransomware late last week: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Indeed, hard battles are ahead.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Better network security access controls can improve security and decrease cost and risk. Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) : Growing organizations face increased breach risk as the potential damages from stolen credentials increase with company size and reputation.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

Applying the patches does not eliminate all risks but not doing so would be a significant risk. Update software, including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets in a timely manner. Identify and create offline backups for critical assets. Implement network segmentation.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Unpatched resources expose users, data, and other company resources to unacceptable risk. While this is risky, some organizations tacitly accept these risks for simplicity or because of resource constraints (budget, IT staff, time, etc.). This section references Risk Assessments and a Risk Register. The CVSS version 3.0

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This vulnerability allowed unauthorised individuals to potentially connect to the home network and monitor network traffic, posing a serious security risk. SimpliSafe downplayed the risk and did not address the issue with a simple firmware update, suggesting that a full device replacement might be needed.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2024

Immediately update your QNAP devices to the most recent firmware to mitigate these issues. This poses serious security risks, particularly for organizations that handle sensitive data. The fix: Veeam released Backup Enterprise Manager version 12.1.2.172 and Backup & Replication version 12.1.2

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 29, 2024

We would assess the risk by carrying out a very thorough test of the API security. This may include firmware extraction and analysis, together with non volatile storage. Cloud platform : many CCTV vendors offer storage on cloud platforms as a form of backup.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

However, if you know where the dangers lurk, there is a way to minimize the cybersecurity risks. Before the device applies the update, it sends a backup to the servers. Even if a local network is completely secured and all IoT devices on it have firmware and software updated to the last version, a shadow IoT device can wreak havoc.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Incident response inside an organization often depends on a specialized security team that is tasked with quickly identifying and addressing active security incidents and notifying the business of potential security risks. These diligent defenders need to be well-prepared and have a thorough response plan.

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