SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

The main parts of stopped services and processes include databases, email services, browsers, programs for working with documents, security solutions, backups and shadow copy services. Promptly install available patches for commercial VPN solutions that provide access for remote employees and act as gateways to your network.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

With the rise of remote and hybrid working culture, it’s crucial to ensure that all remote workers use online security tools like a virtual private network ( VPN ). Deploy a regular data backup strategy to prevent data loss due to phishing or ransomware attacks.

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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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SC Magazine

JUNE 14, 2021

It actually almost matches up with maybe 70% or 80% of the clients that we’re supporting, who had almost identical attacks with an old credential, with a weak password on a VPN. And, then, upgrading security awareness training. Credential monitoring, password policy, [multi-factor authentication], are preventable problems.

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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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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Disable or bypass detective security controls. Hunt and destroy or encrypt backups hosted in local and cloud networks as well as virtual machine snapshots. In general, the fewer assets you have exposed to the internet the better, so if it doesn’t need to be out there, remove it, and bring it inside your virtual private network (VPN).

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2023

— CybeReady, a global leader in security awareness training, today announced the release of its informative guide, “Five Workforce Security Strategies to Consider During Summer Holidays.” The use of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and careful selection of websites is highly recommended in order to minimize these risks.

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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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SecureList

MAY 25, 2021

In addition, it deletes all system backups, shadow copies, disables the system recovery mode, and clears event logs. Other recommendations for maximizing security of your organization: Do not expose remote desktop services (such as RDP) to public networks unless absolutely necessary and always use strong passwords for them.

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