Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2022

Palo Alto Networks addressed a high-severity OpenSSL infinite loop vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-0778 , that affects some of its firewall, VPN, and XDR products. For PAN-OS software, this includes both hardware and virtual firewalls and Panorama appliances as well as Prisma Access customers,” the company said.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Going global or even expanding your operations further afield in your geography introduces a host of new digital risks. These risks require proactive and methodical strategizing to overcome if you are to protect your assets, data, and reputation.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In the shady landscape of cybercrime, with hackers disguising themselves as genuine users and exploiting compromised credentials, such breaches are all too common. Subsequent investigations into the incident found that the initial intrusion stemmed from a dormant VPN account. Here are three terrifying examples.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

Although cybercrime as a whole has seen a rise during the pandemic, arguably ransomware has been one of the more successful and lucrative attack types. A firewall or a VPN Gateway, for example, may provide information, which could be used to identify potential attack vectors. Consider Zero Trust.

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

An easy way to enhance your online security and privacy is by using a VPN while browsing the internet. A VPN or Virtual Private Network routes your internet traffic through an encrypted server by creating an encrypted tunnel between your device and a third-party server. Identity Theft Protection Tools.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

If that's a no-go for whatever reason, a Wi-Fi VPN can do the heavy lifting in terms of traffic encryption. Phishing protection best practices The importance of email filters shouldn't be underestimated, as they do block most phishing messages to minimize the risk of compromise.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2021

In public, using shared WiFi carries risks (more on that below). If you have to use public WiFi hotspots, it’s wise to also use a VPN to keep your activity private while you use that connection. Use a modern router if you can because an old router can be a security risk. How to reduce public WiFi security risks.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

CISA reassures the public that there is currently no known risk to the municipality's drinking water or water supply. If remote access is necessary, implement a Firewall/VPN in front of the PLC to control network access to the remote PLC. The utility's general manager, Robert J. Disconnect the PLC from the open internet.

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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. Similarly, a firewall, network access control, privileged identity management, SSL, TLS etc.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The debate about which threats pose the most danger to industrial enterprises often revolves around comparisons between APTs and cybercrime. Similarly, APTs masquerading as cybercrime, and attacks by cybercriminals pretending to be an APT, have lost their wow factor. Cybercriminals will protect themselves better and hedge the risks.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

2023 Rewind — Cyber Trends and Threats The generative AI (r)evolution 2023 will be remembered as the year artificial intelligence (AI) rose to the forefront of our collective consciousness, ushering in never before seen opportunities and risks. A more mature third party risk management program. The solution?

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

. “Install EDR on every computer (for example, Sentinel, Cylance, CrowdStrike); set up more complex storage system; protect LSAS dump on all computers; have only 1 active accounts; install latest security updates; install firewall on all network.” “They are insured for cyber risks, so what are we waiting for?”

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