Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Peter is an IT manager for a technology manufacturer that got hit with a Russian ransomware strain called “ Zeppelin ” in May 2020. He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 11, 2022

Next-generation firewalls from Palo Alto Networks with AT&T Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) solutions are designed to help protect enterprises while optimizing security performance for these new use cases. Some on-premises use cases for this include video AI, synchronous media collaboration and industrial manufacturing.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The Volt Typhoon group has been active since at least mid-2021 it carried out cyber operations against critical infrastructure.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2020

Internet of Things (IoT) devices in general have earned a reputation for poor cybersecurity, and internet-connected cameras are no exception. Check to see if there are any updates or patches: If a manufacturer has discovered a vulnerability in their product, they’ll often release a software patch.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 4, 2019

With the largest concentration of cybersecurity expertise –– the “oil” — in the world, Maryland is fast changing from the Old Line State into “Cybersecurity Valley.” The foundation of Silicon Valley was set, and today comparable technology development pieces are being laid in Maryland on the cybersecurity front.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2025

In this special edition of the Cybersecurity Snapshot, were highlighting some of the most valuable guidance offered by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in the past 12 months. In case you missed it, heres CISAs advice on six cybersecurity areas.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The World Economic Forum now lists cybersecurity failure as a critical threat, and estimates a gap of more than 3 million security experts worldwide, hindering secure deployments at scale. Securing devices can be cumbersome, requiring complex manufacturing partnerships and increasing unit prices, thereby reducing adoption.

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

The first major piece of cybersecurity legislation to address vulnerabilities in Internet of Things (IoT) devices has passed in California, and is ready to be signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. in a released last week. Proponents of the bill acknowledge its imperfections, but view it as a good start.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2021

Firewall and network security appliance manufacturer SonicWall is urging customers to take preventive actions after its own systems were attacked through previously unknown vulnerabilities in some of its products. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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Cisco Security

JULY 25, 2022

Within this new frontier, cybersecurity has become even more challenging. However, some cybersecurity professionals have stood out, using their unique skills and resourcefulness to protect the integrity of their businesses, and to withstand unpredictable and dynamically changing threats. Blair Anderson. Kevin Brown. Steve Cruse.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Service providers and 5G-enabled device manufacturers both have critical roles to play in the success and sustainability of this wireless network rollout. Table of Contents What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? Here we’ll discuss the most significant risks posed by 5G, how U.S.

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Hacker Combat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Researchers from the industrial cybersecurity company Claroty discovered a total of seven flaws with the iBoot-PDU product, including one that might have allowed a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. An attacker can also get the credentials needed to travel across the compromised network laterally.

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Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2024

The use of Dynamic DNS (DDNS) services embedded in appliances, such as those provided by vendors like Fortinet or QNAP, carries cybersecurity implications. Threat scenario The use of Dynamic DNS (DDNS [1] ) services embedded in appliances, such as those provided by vendors like Fortinet or QNAP, carries cybersecurity implications.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2022

OPSWAT is a global leader in IT, OT and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity solutions. He has extensive experience in routing and switching, network design, firewalls, cyber security, and data analysis. How did you get started in cybersecurity? How has the shift to remote working and remote learning impacted cybersecurity?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In a recent [SecureWorld] event, I was part of a panel that discussed the true cost of cybersecurity along with two other security leaders in the automotive space (Mo Wehbi of Penske Automotive Group and Janette Barretto of Yazaki North America). This is because cybersecurity solutions often introduce significant complexity.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s safe to say that the volume and magnitude of high-profile data breaches and ransomware attacks that punctuated 2019 really kept the cybersecurity industry on its toes. We’ve analyzed the current state of the industry and packaged up our top five cybersecurity predictions for 2020. In comparison to last year, research.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 24, 2023

Microsoft issued a clarification that those enrolled in Azure DDoS Network Protection and Web Application Firewall services need not worry as all such attacks will be mitigated by the threat detection teams of the company. The post Killnet targeting healthcare apps hosted on Microsoft Azure appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

Why is a strong cybersecurity policy so important? A detailed cybersecurity policy is an essential part of any business continuity plan. A poor cybersecurity policy can disrupt business continuity making a cyber-attack more likely as defensive measures aren’t in place. This can result in a loss of revenue for the organisation.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

The factory specializes in manufacturing, consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial operations. Based in Tijuana, Mexico, near the California border, the facility is an electronics manufacturing giant employing 5,000 people. Configure firewalls to prevent rogue IP addresses from gaining access. using the LockBit 2.0

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2024

Researchers from cybersecurity firm KELA reported that a threat actor announced on a cybercrime forum the sale of the source code and a cracked version of the Zeppelin ransomware builder for $500. A threat actor announced the sale of the source code and a cracked version of the Zeppelin ransomware builder for $500. reads the joint advisory.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

The DMZ should be set up with at least one gateway device (typically a firewall ) that will filter external network packets through to the DMZ and monitor for unusual traffic or activity. In many cases, a dual firewall layout is implemented for a second round of network packet filtering before the LAN (see image below).

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Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2021

The audio equipment manufacturer Bose Corporation said it was the victim of a ransomware attack that took place earlier this year, on March 7. The audio maker confirmed that it did not pay any ransom and recovered the encrypted files from its backups with the support of third-party cybersecurity experts.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

FBI and CISA published a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to warn of Rhysida ransomware attacks against organizations across multiple industry sectors. The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2024

and allied cybersecurity agencies are sounding the alarm over an ongoing campaign by pro-Russia hacktivist groups to target and compromise operational technology (OT) systems across critical infrastructure sectors in North America and Europe. Multiple U.S. The fact sheet is being distributed through a partnership of the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Relevant security technologies include firewall, encryption, device control, app security, vulnerability scanner, code signing, IDS for CAN, AV for head unit, and much more.". The Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA) and KPMG recently collaborated to analyze Canadian automotive cyber preparedness.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 30, 2021

Touhill brings a rich and diverse background to the role, having spent years protecting military computer networks as an Air Force brigadier general and later serving as director of the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integrations Center at the Department of Homeland Security. I’m absolutely thrilled.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2023

A series of vulnerabilities in multiple smart devices manufactured by Nexx can be exploited to remotely open garage doors, and take control of alarms and plugs. To mitigate the risk of the exploitation of the above flaws, it is recommended to disable internet connectivity for vulnerable Nexx devices or protect them with a firewall.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

Traditional security models rooted in firewalls and VPNs cannot keep up with the speed and sophistication of AI-powered threats. a high level, as organizations integrate more AI into their workflows, they must also rethink security strategies to account for new vulnerabilities, expanded attack surfaces, and AI-assisted attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Occasional simulated cyber-attacks are the need of the hour as they help companies and SMBs learn about the current cybersecurity posture they own and how secure their IT assets are against the prevailing threats. The post Occasional simulated cyber-attacks are the need of the hour appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 8, 2022

In the last several months the XDR acronym is being used by almost every security product manufacturer. Network solutions, endpoint security tools, firewalls, identity tools, cloud security tools and many others all have their own alert formats and frequency.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A faulty update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike triggered one of the largest IT outages in history, impacting approximately 8.5 It is a critical tool in various fields, including system administration, development, and cybersecurity. Fortinet firewall vulnerabilities What happened? million systems worldwide.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

To help address this cybersecurity and privacy problem, the UK government will soon roll out the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill that bans the use of default passwords for all internet-connected devices for the home, which we all call the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2023

A joint analysis conducted by industrial cybersecurity firms Claroty and O torio discovered multiple flaws in Teltonika Networks’ IIoT products that can expose OT networks to remote attacks. The study focuses on the RUT241 and RUT955 cellular routers manufactured by Teltonika, and on the Remote Management System (RMS) provided by the vendor.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2019

When we speak of a corporate environment there are a number of tools that we can find, such as Web Application Firewall (WAF), Intrusion Prevention Service (IPS), Antispam, Antivirus, Firewall, Web Filter / Application Control, DLP (Data Loss Prevent) Switches, Routers and etc. SecurityAffairs – Human Factor, cybersecurity).

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), US Cyber Command, and international partners released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to warn that Russia-linked threat actors are using compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters (EdgeRouters) to evade detection in cyber operations worldwide.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Cybersecurity experts at CyberNews hijacked close to 28,000 unsecured printers worldwide and forced them to print out a guide on printer security. Our selection was based on: Device location (to cover the entire globe) Device manufacturer Protocols used to access the printers. Use a firewall. Original post: [link]. Not so much.

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