SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance was published originally here. Making a cybersecurity list, checking it twice This year, give yourself the gift of peace of mind by following our Core 4 behaviors: Protect each account with a unique, complex password that is at least 12 characters long—and use a password manager!

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a joint cybersecurity advisory warning of AvosLocker ransomware attacks targeting multiple US critical infrastructure. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Consider installing and using a VPN. Focus on cyber security awareness and training.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

As we didn’t have a comprehensive cybersecurity plan in place, the attack brought the entire business to its knees.”. Chubb set the company up with Ankura, a cybersecurity recovery specialist that has also trained the FBI on cybersecurity. That said, he stresses that security can’t take precedence over productivity.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Consider installing and using a VPN. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. Regularly provide users with training on information security principles and techniques as well as overall emerging cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities (i.e. ransomware and phishing scams). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2021

For better or worse, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we work and our corresponding cybersecurity needs. And this requires securing our networks for the new normal of IT infrastructures. Reducing human error to alleviate cybersecurity risk can be done through a few different approaches. Article by Beau Peters.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

Governments should establish Cyber Response and Recovery Funds to support ransomware response and other cybersecurity activities; mandate that organizations report ransom payments; and require organizations to consider alternatives before making payments. Passwords are and have always been an Achilles Heel in Cybersecurity.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

Conti ransomware is created and distributed by a group the cybersecurity industry has named Wizard Spider, the same Russian cybercriminal group that created the infamous Ryuk ransomware. In the case of phishing campaigns, Wizard Spider and its affiliates have been known to use legitimate Google document URLs in the email body.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Anomalous VPN device logins or other suspicious logins.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Network security is another big theme this week: Whether it’s a VPN connection or an enterprise-grade networking platform, patch management solutions typically won’t update network devices, so admins may need to keep an eye on any flaws there too. of the Atlas VPN Linux client. via port 8076. 31 and updated Sept.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

In this case, we speak notably of the concerns over cybersecurity. More importantly, organizations should deliver frequent and regular security awareness training. With training, individuals will be prepared to identify phishing emails and to avoid clicking on unsolicited links. Maintain Password Hygiene .

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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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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

The concept acknowledges that no single security control will likely address all threats, all of the time. For example, hackers can use packet sniffers or a phishing link using a man-in-the-middle attack. Related Cybersecurity Threats Many cybersecurity threats indirectly affect networks through related assets.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

terminal services, virtual private networks (VPNs), and remote desktops—often use weak passwords and do not require MFA. Attackers guess the passwords easily, find them in open source code repositories, or collect them via phishing. email, remote desktops, and Citrix—and secure them with MFA. Enable multi-factor authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Here are our picks for the top 20 cybersecurity vendors plus 10 honorable mentions – with the caveat that three of those 30 companies could soon become one. Malwarebytes.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One of the most critical questions of work-from-home security is related to employees’ awareness of the main concepts of cybersecurity. Moreover, our research showed that remote staff tended to overestimate the level of their knowledge of cybersecurity basics. Scam and phishing. Phishing in delivery.

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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. The ransomware is now distributed mainly through compromised RDP accesses, phishing, and software vulnerabilities. Access sellers. Enable ransomware protection for all endpoints.

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SecureList

APRIL 23, 2021

In certain cases, they used spear-phishing campaigns to install Cobalt Strike RAT, while other attacks involved exploiting a vulnerable internet-facing service (e.g., Citrix ADC/NetScaler or Pulse Secure VPN) or weak RDP credentials to breach the network. Maze primarily targeted businesses and large organizations.

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