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. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. ransomware and phishing scams).

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2022

years in jail for spying on behalf of Saudi Arabia Social Blade discloses security breach Data of 5.7M years in jail for spying on behalf of Saudi Arabia Social Blade discloses security breach Data of 5.7M Samba addressed multiple high-severity vulnerabilities Former Twitter employee sentenced to 3.5

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

SockDetour serves as a backup fileless Windows backdoor in case the primary one is removed. “SockDetour is a backdoor that is designed to remain stealthily on compromised Windows servers so that it can serve as a backup backdoor in case the primary one fails,” reads the analsysi published by Palo Alto Networks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Even with high-level security measures, no one is safe from such threats. That is why most companies hire professional information security services to mitigate the risks arising from data breaches. Thus, it would be best if you secured all networks by incorporating firewalls and advanced encryption technology.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

” The vendor also recommends enabling the VPN server function on the user router to access QNAP NAS from the Internet. Users can also remotely connect their devices by enabling the VPN server on QNAP NAS by installing the QVPN Service app or deploying QuWAN, SD-WAN solution. Configure MFA (2-Step Verification) on QNAP NAS.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2020

A series of messages published on Barnes & Noble’s Nook social media accounts state that it had suffered a system failure and is working to restore operations by restoring their server backups. Information shared about the cyber attacks suggests that the company was the victim of a ransomware attack.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

.” Threat actors behind the Ragnar Locker ransomware actors first obtain access to a target’s network, then perform reconnaissance to locate network resources and backups in the attempt to exfiltrate sensitive data. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2020

Recently the FBI has issued a security alert about Netwalker ransomware attacks targeting U.S. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Consider installing and using a VPN. and foreign government organizations. Install and regularly update anti-virus or anti-malware software on all hosts.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Hackers are constantly finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in software, so it’s important to make sure you have the latest security patches installed. When you access the internet through a VPN, your data is encrypted and routed through a secure tunnel. Be careful what you click. Monitor your activity.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2022

. “Access to NVIDIA employee VPN requires the PC to be enrolled in MDM (Mobile Device Management). “However we have a backup and it’s safe from scum! With this they were able to connect to a [virtual machine] we use. Yes they successfully encrypted the data,” the group claimed in a subsequent message.”

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2022

All your data has been encrypted, backups have been deleted. ……… “ The vendor recommends not exposing the SMB service to the internet and using VPN to access the NAS and reduce the attack surface. Your unique ID: bc75c72[edited]. You can restore the data by paying us money. We have encrypted 267183 office files.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Consider installing and using a virtual private network (VPN). Ensure copies of critical data are not accessible for modification or deletion from the system where the data resides.

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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

APRIL 2, 2021

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Implement a recovery plan to restore sensitive or proprietary data from a physically separate, segmented, secure location (e.g., . • If FortiOS is not used by your organization, add key artifact files used by FortiOS to your organization’s execution deny list.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2020

Even if the company did not reveal details on the attack, experts from security firm Bad Packets reported that Elexon had been running an outdated version of Pulse Secure VPN server, if confirmed threat actors could have exploited it to access the internal network.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

The alert provides a list of mitigations to stay protected from ransomware families: Recommended Mitigations • Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Consider installing and using a VPN. Implement network segmentation.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

But the sector is only as secure as the technology it relies on, so our food supply requires secure IoT devices and Cloud services for food and agriculture too. The FBI notice includes the following recommendations: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2022

Enforce MFA on all VPN connections [ D3-MFA ]. Perform regular data backup procedures and maintain up-to-date incident response and recovery procedures. If MFA is unavailable, enforce password complexity requirements [ D3-SPP ].

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Administrators can follow the Container Journal’s advice by configuring their API servers to allow cluster API access only via the internal network or a corporate VPN. Once they’ve implemented that security measure, they can use RBAC authorization to further limit who has access to the cluster. What it is.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Hi folk, let me inform you that I suspended the newsletter service, anyway I’ll continue to provide you a list of published posts every week through the blog. Bad Packets warns of over 14,500 Pulse secure VPN endpoints vulnerable to CVE-2019-11510. Once again thank you!

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

You have the disaster recovery (DR) site, backups, and storage area network (SAN) snapshots. As you try each one, that pit in your stomach grows as you experience the worst feeling in IT: the realization you have no backup for recovery. Your backups, the backup server, and all the backup storage — all encrypted by ransomware.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

other than VPN gateways, mail ports, web ports). Implement regular data backup procedures . Monitor and/or block inbound connections from Tor exit nodes and other anonymization services to IP addresses and ports for which external connections are not expected (i.e., Organize OT assets into logical zones.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

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. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

There are plenty of IoT devices with an auto-update feature, but there is a security issue with the process. Before the device applies the update, it sends a backup to the servers. It can be prevented through the use of an online VPN. Hackers can use this window of opportunity to steal the data.

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BH Consulting

JUNE 20, 2023

One may know what the term VPN means, but what about when a VPN should be used and more importantly – not used, and what are the risks of using a VPN versus the benefits. Consequently, the need to know and understand information security at this level is an increasing requirement for privacy professionals.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2020

There’s an old adage in information security: “Every company gets penetration tested, whether or not they pay someone for the pleasure.” ” Many organizations that do hire professionals to test their network security posture unfortunately tend to focus on fixing vulnerabilities hackers could use to break in.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 30, 2023

Huge arrays of unstructured data utilized and modified by many users as well as the ever-growing complexity of attacks, lead to the fact that the usual means of protecting the perimeter of a corporate network no longer meet current information security requirements. What is Data-Centric Audit and Protection?

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2021

Implement allowlisting to limit communication with remote monitoring and management (RMM) capabilities to known IP address pairs, and/or Place administrative interfaces of RMM behind a virtual private network (VPN) or a firewall on a dedicated administrative network.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

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. As of now, the information security industry is at the outset of implementing SBOM for software products. Old way New way.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Virtual private networks (VPNs): Secure remote user or branch office access to network resources through encrypted connections to firewalls or server applications. Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI): Replaces VPN or remote desktop access with virtual desktops in fully controlled environments with additional protections.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

Hybrid, or mixed local/cloud networks require virtual private network (VPN) infrastructure between environments. combinations Enables automated response to quickly and effectively contain threats based upon policy from moderate (move to guest network, assign to self-remediation VLAN, apply OS updates/patches, etc.)

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SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

Hackers who are on the lookout for publicly disclosed vulnerabilities (1-days) in internet facing software, such as VPN appliances or email gateways. Set up offline backups that intruders cannot tamper with. Dedicated training courses can help, such as the ones provided in the Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

Wayne Keatts, Assistant Vice President & Information Security Officer Methodist Health System Tip: Look for vendors with simple subscription models, priced per user, with flexible contract times. In fact, some vendors charge additional licensing fees for business continuity.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It is also a common meme in information security to “never roll your own crypto” – meaning that there are many public source algorithms (such as AES) that have been peer reviewed and are considered safe. Any administrative access must be well secured. Mutually authenticating between devices or servers. As discussed in 6.5

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