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P2P Weakness Exposes Millions of IoT Devices

Krebs on Security

A peer-to-peer (P2P) communications technology built into millions of security cameras and other consumer electronics includes several critical security flaws that expose the devices to eavesdropping, credential theft and remote compromise, new research has found. A Webcam made by HiChip that includes the iLnkP2P software.

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IT threat evolution Q1 2024

SecureList

This RAT allows an attacker to surveil and harvest sensitive data from a target computer. Cracked applications are one of the easiest ways for attackers to get malware onto people’s computers: to elevate their privileges, they only need to ask for the password, which usually arouses no suspicion during software installation.

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PCI Audit – Checklist & Requirements

Centraleyes

Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data INSTALL A FIREWALL FOR HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE WITH STRICT RULES The purpose of the firewall is to help control the traffic that pours through your network. Let’s take a look at the requirements themselves.

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How to Protect New Remote Workers Against Cybercrime

SecureWorld News

Within an office environment, workers have a number of protections, such as the company firewall and regularly updated infrastructure. It is important that your VPN should use multi-factor authentication (MFA) rather than just usernames and passwords. Without these protections, remote staff can potentially be vulnerable.

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NSA issues advice for securing wireless devices

Malwarebytes

Even if a public Wi-Fi network requires a password, it might not encrypt traffic going over it. Do not use Bluetooth to communicate passwords or sensitive data. Do not bring devices near other unknown electronic devices. Do not use NFC to communicate passwords or sensitive data. Wi-Fi and encryption.

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Application Security: Complete Definition, Types & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Controls can be anything from good password hygiene to web application firewalls and internal network segmentation, a layered approach that reduces risk at each step. Storing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or social security numbers in cookies is discouraged due to the potential risk of exposure.

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Letting the Internet of Things into Your Home

SiteLock

The problem with many consumer electronics is their planned obsolescence. someone else’s computer). Change the default password. those using default username/password combinations). Utilize restriction options in your router/firewall to give the device minimal access. What kind of data is collected?