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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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. The vulnerability that allowed them to be taken over by the Mirai botnet last August simply can't be fixed.

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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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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

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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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

Update software , including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets, in a timely manner. Consider using a centralized patch management system; use a risk-based assessment strategy to determine which OT network assets and zones should participate in the patch management program. Regularly test manual controls.

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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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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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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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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

By following these specific steps, you can safeguard your network and reduce the risk of security breaches: Choose a strong and unique password, as it is the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network. Ensure that your password is complex, unique, and has a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols.

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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 18, 2022

Patching Priority : How to determine the priority of patches and the basis for that determination based on severity, risk and other factors. Patch management preparation : backups and other system preparation that needs to be in place in case a patch fails and systems need to be restored. For example, a data exfiltration bug of 8.0

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

To safeguard learning continuity in this environment, US lawmakers have passed legislation aimed at mitigating security and privacy risks for the K–12 community. However, federal policymakers promise the K–12 Cybersecurity Act is just the first step in addressing heightened security risks.

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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

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 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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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

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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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

.< Threat modelling seeks to break down a product into constituent components and assets, identify potential attackers and their goals, develop attack paths, and then calculate and treat these risks. Deploy malicious firmware. Back to Table of contents▲ 1.2. Cryptographic keys on the device or pod. Target users via cloud APIs.

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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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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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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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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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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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McAfee

AUGUST 24, 2021

Lastly, the pump runs its own custom Real Time Operating System (RTOS) and firmware on a M32C microcontroller. Another risk the drug library helps mitigate is human error. The backup archive can then be downloaded for later restore of the settings. Figure 6 shows an example of disposable data as contained in files on SpaceCom.

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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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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

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. Well, this is where we're going to start analyzing some firmware. The risk still isn’t clear enough.

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LRQA Nettitude Labs

AUGUST 30, 2023

AGESA firmware updates are scheduled for release in October and December 2023, which should contain new microcode for those products. On systems where the microcode or firmware updates cannot be applied, a workaround is possible using a chicken bit in the DE_CFG register at MSR 0xC0011029.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

From January to May 2022, 22 new vulnerabilities associated with ransomware were found, and all but one are considered critical or high-risk. Automatic data backups to offsite and/or segmented servers will be key in keeping businesses operational in case of breach. What do these trends mean for the year ahead? To pay or not to pay.

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Veracode Security

JULY 19, 2021

A black and white definition of critical software is an excellent first step in protecting the federal government from security risk. NIST could have extended the definition to include software that interacts with critical software, but – understandably – the line had to be drawn somewhere.

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