Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2023

FBI and CISA published a new advisory on AvosLocker ransomware More than 17,000 WordPress websites infected with the Balada Injector in September Ransomlooker, a new tool to track and analyze ransomware groups’ activities Apple releases iOS 16 update to fix CVE-2023-42824 on older devices Phishing, the campaigns that are targeting Italy A new (..)

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 17, 2023

Risk Level. A publicly available network may not always have the latest firmware, patch updates on its hardware, or have proper encryption enabled; therefore, if you connect to the network you may be exposing yourself to potential risks. What are the potential risks?” Category Awareness, Guides.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2021

RDP accesses); Exploitation of vulnerabilities affecting control systems running vulnerable firmware versions. The three new incidents included in the advisory are: In August 2021, malicious cyber actors used Ghost variant ransomware against a California-based WWS facility. ” concludes the advisory.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so do the risks of cyber attacks. It has become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to protect themselves from cyber threats. From small businesses to large corporations, no company is safe from a cyber attack.

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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.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2021

Fraud prevention engines with knowledge of existing customers and the fingerprints associated with them typically won’t be flagged as “suspicious” or will be assigned an extremely low risk-score due to possible IP address difference, but it will be enough to complete a transaction. About the author: Saraj Pant. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A new threat has emerged, sending shockwaves through the cybersecurity industry – the LogoFAIL attack. This vulnerability targets the image-parsing components within the UEFI code, affecting a multitude of devices and posing a serious risk to the booting process.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The digital society is ever-expanding, and with that has come an ever-increasing risk of cyber attack. A further risk vector is becoming apparent through the smart home – more and more people are making their home a natural extension of the digital world, and placing a lot of reliance on the web and smart tech.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. The British security agency is urging the institutions in the industry to follow the recommendations to mitigate the risk of exposure to ransomware attacks.

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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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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

By establishing several defensive barriers, this layered method improves resistance against a variety of cyber threats. Why It Matters Multiple layers block various cyber attacks, resulting in a strong security posture. Analyze logs on a regular basis to discover unusual behaviors, potential risks, and places for improvement.

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Firewall Network Security Backups Education 117

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2023

Leverage professional DDoS mitigation services to ensure round-the-clock protection, proactive threat intelligence, and immediate response to emerging threats. Keep software, firmware, and security patches up to date to minimize vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.

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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. poses serious risks caused by insufficient access control. The fix: GitHub has fixed the vulnerability in GHES versions 3.12.4,

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2021

Common in all the affected devices is firmware from Arcadyan, a communications device maker. “The similarity could indicate that the same threat actor is behind this new attack and attempting to upgrade their infiltration arsenal with yet another freshly disclosed vulnerability,” they wrote.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2022

Web-Facing Systems at Risk. Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, and UK cybersecurity authorities assess, in 2021, malicious cyber actors aggressively targeted newly disclosed critical software vulnerabilities against broad target sets, including public and private sector organizations worldwide,” said the advisory. “U.S.,

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Many organizations have opted to converge their IT and OT environments, which can yield many benefits such as efficiency and more elegant architecture; at the same time, these decisions are not without risk. • Vulnerability management that tracks and scores patch and risk levels of ICS devices. Conclusion.

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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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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. Looking at the variable names inside the disposable file and relevant code in the pump firmware led us to one that specifies the “head volume” of the tube.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

We used online tools such as Shodan to show the potential damage the BotenaGo malware could cause, and its potential for putting millions of IoT devices at risk. Install security and firmware upgrades from vendors, as soon as possible. Figure 9 shows a command to configure a C&C server for a BotenaGo variant. Recommended actions.

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