The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2021

Massive data base breaches today generally follow a distinctive pattern: hack into a client -facing application; manipulate an API; follow the data flow to gain access to an overly permissive database or S3 bucket (cloud storage). A classic example of this type of intrusion is the Capital One data breach.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2025

. “The build date coded in the last number block also points to the same date range: None of the firewall firmwares examined had been compiled after September 14, 2022.” “As many as 80 different device types can be found in the data leak, with the FortiGate Firewall 40F and 60F being the most widespread.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 27, 2019

Imperva , a leading provider of Internet firewall services that help Web sites block malicious cyberattacks, alerted customers on Tuesday that a recent data breach exposed email addresses, scrambled passwords, API keys and SSL certificates for a subset of its firewall users. Redwood Shores, Calif.-based

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

CISA adds Windows and Qualcomm bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Three new Ivanti CSA zero-day actively exploited in attacks Ukrainian national pleads guilty in U.S.

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Data breaches Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Artificial Intelligence 117

Troy Hunt

APRIL 29, 2021

Heaps of data breaches, heaps of law enforcement and gov stuff and somehow, I still found time to put even more IP addresses into the house courtesy of even more IoT. References Here's the thread on the ~250M US people data set (at 51.6% Download it for free.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Firewalls monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic while also preventing unauthorized access. Overlapping rules may impair firewall efficiency or expose flaws that allow attackers to circumvent regulations. Choose a centralized platform that is interoperable with several firewall suppliers.

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Firewall Network Security Backups Education 120

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

With the ever-present threat of data breaches, organizations need to adopt best practices to help prevent breaches and to respond to them when they occur to limit any damage. And breaches will occur – because bad guys make a living by figuring out ways to circumvent security best practices.

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SecureBlitz

AUGUST 10, 2023

Discover the features of next-generation firewalls in this 2023 guide. In 2023, the global average cost of a data breach due to cyber-attacks was USD 4.45 Understand how they contribute to stronger cybersecurity in the digital age. These numbers are expected to grow in the coming days.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 21, 2021

TLS, he says, is increasingly being used to cloak a wide array of the operational steps behind the most damaging attacks of the moment, namely ransomware attacks and massive data breaches. This surge in TLS abuse has shifted the security community’s focus back to a venerable network security tool, the firewall.

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Malware Firewall Encryption Digital transformation 214

Adam Levin

MARCH 23, 2020

You can also create an extra firewall by configuring your router to block unwanted incoming internet traffic. Double-check with services such as HaveIBeenPwned.com to see if any of your existing accounts have been part of a data breach. Update Account Passwords: Don’t reuse passwords from other accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

To prevent future data breaches , you must adopt a proactive, layered security approach that protects both operational systems and customer-facing platforms. Here are key strategies to prevent cyberattacks like the American Water cyber breach.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) offers firewall capabilities as a cloud-based service. Traditional firewalls protect the network perimeter, enforcing security standards by regulating incoming and outgoing traffic according to rules and traffic analysis.

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Firewall Architecture Data privacy Internet 98

Krebs on Security

JULY 30, 2019

.” The FBI says Capital One learned about the theft from a tip sent via email on July 17, which alerted the company that some of its leaked data was being stored out in the open on the software development platform Github. The tip that alerted Capital One to its data breach.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

If somehow passwords are leaked, a hacker can cause a data breach. Set up firewalls. Firewalls act as a defense line in preventing the possibility of threats entering your system. Firewalls help, but threats will inevitably get through. Set-up 2-factor authentication. Even the most strong password is not enough.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 27, 2025

We have seen many companies fall victim to ransomware attacks and data breaches, highlighting the importance of data security in maintaining compliance. Organisations implement many defensive mechanisms to tackle these security threats, such as firewalls and intrusive detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 2, 2019

According to a source with direct knowledge of the breach investigation, the problem stemmed in part from a misconfigured open-source Web Application Firewall (WAF) that Capital One was using as part of its operations hosted in the cloud with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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Hacking Firewall Data breaches Software 275

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

that reboots locked devices Ymir ransomware, a new stealthy ransomware grow in the wild Amazon discloses employee data breach after May 2023 MOVEit attacks A new fileless variant of Remcos RAT observed in the wild A surge in Pro-Russia cyberattacks after decision to monitor North Korean Troops in Ukraine U.S.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

boAt Lifestyle data free download For example, boAt is reportedly Indian’s most active company that markets audio-focused electronic gadgets. ShopifyGUY dumped files of a data breach with access to PII information of boAt customers, which has 7,550,000 entries. Do not store customer details that you no longer need.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 18, 2025

What was once a contest of firewalls and intrusion detection, is now a high-stakes game driven by AI. The daily drumbeat of high-profile cyberattacks and data breaches underscores a sobering reality: determined hackers are routinely bypassing even well-funded prevention stacks. Cybersecurity has entered a new era.

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Cybersecurity Ransomware Backups Firewall 130

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Use a firewall and VPN A firewall protects an entry point to a network while a VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between two networks. Know what legal body you need to inform in case of a breach. And have a critical communications plan in place that details how you will inform your customers in case of a breach.

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Small Business Backups Firewall VPN 103

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

CISA adds Apple iOS and iPadOS and Mitel SIP Phones flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Attackers exploit recently disclosed Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS firewalls bug U.S. custody in exchange for Marc Fogel North Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet is using a new tactic U.S.

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Spyware Firewall Artificial Intelligence Malware 70

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Engaging 1,629 cybersecurity experts across the United States, the United Kingdom, and EMEA, this exhaustive study presents a unique perspective into the dark reality of API-related data breaches and their impact on organizations. Download the full report for in-depth insights and recommendations.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 8, 2024

warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks U.S.

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Artificial Intelligence Spyware Hacking Ransomware 103

Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2025

CISA adds Aviatrix Controllers vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog ESET detailed a flaw that could allow a bypass of the Secure Boot in UEFI systems Russia-linked APT Star Blizzard targets WhatsApp accounts Prominent US law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach Clop Ransomware exploits Cleo File Transfer flaw: dozens (..)

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Spyware Data breaches DNS Artificial Intelligence 70

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Data backup services. Multiple firewall products. Netflow data. “Pastebin and other similar repositories are constantly being monitored and any data put out there will be preserved no matter how brief the posting is,” Holden said. Linux servers. Cisco routers. Call recording services. DNS controls.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

According to the IBM Data Breach Report 2021 , data breaches in the United States reached $4.24 Make sure the CMS platform uses a robust web application firewall (WAF), conducts continuous automated and manual security tests and uses state of the art encryption technology. All APIs should use the TLS v1.2 (or

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 16, 2021

Data breaches taught organizations to stay cautious regarding security, especially when it comes to information protection – and a Zero Trust model may be the best option. Nobody, including clients inside the firewall, should be trusted, per Zero Trust. Internal threats are a huge concern.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 6, 2022

IDC recently had the opportunity to talk to CISOs regarding the integration of Cisco Secure Workload and Secure Firewall. So in a situation like that, with this [Secure Workload + Secure Firewall integration] you can wrap a zero trust policy around securing all those devices.” Our conversations were quite illuminating. .

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 6, 2022

In today’s distributed, remote environment, the workforce is the new firewall, raising the stakes for insider threat detection significantly. In fact, the 2021 Verizon Data Breach and Incident Response Report found that 84% of breaches … Continued.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 20, 2024

While cybersecurity primarily aims to protect users from threats like malware, hacking, and data breaches, some tools can monitor or track user activities in certain situations. Cybersecurity is the practice of defending computers, networks, and data from malicious attacks.

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Cybersecurity Cyber threats Antivirus Firewall 52

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

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Data breaches Cybercrime Firewall Ransomware 125

Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2025

cannabis dispensary STIIIZY disclosed a data breach A novel PayPal phishing campaign hijacks accounts Banshee macOS stealer supports new evasion mechanisms Researchers disclosed details of a now-patched Samsung zero-click flaw Phishers abuse CrowdStrike brand targeting job seekers with cryptominer China-linked APT group MirrorFace targets Japan U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2021

A data breach can potentially cripple your organization, so it’s crucial to set up firewalls and prop up valuable cyber defenses to protect sensitive data. For the most part, data leaks can still happen, even if you have the latest antivirus programs installed. However, not all cyber attacks occur digitally.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 7, 2024

When it comes to data security, you might think of firewalls, encryption, or vulnerability scanning. However, many businesses overlook the role of physical security in safeguarding their card data. However, there are numerous methods for data thieves to gain access that don’t even require a computer.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2024

Crooks manipulate GitHub’s search results to distribute malware BatBadBut flaw allowed an attacker to perform command injection on Windows Roku disclosed a new security breach impacting 576,000 accounts LastPass employee targeted via an audio deepfake call TA547 targets German organizations with Rhadamanthys malware CISA adds D-Link multiple (..)

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Data breaches Social Engineering Malware Hacking 129

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The 2022 IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report showed that 83% of the groups studied have had more than one data breach. The report also estimates the average cost of data breaches to have risen to $4.35M. This may range from the use of VPNs, firewalls, endpoint protection and other similar technologies.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

A cataclysmic data breach has cast a long shadow over the privacy of billions of individuals. billion records, including Social Security numbers, have been compromised in a cyberattack targeting National Public Data (NPD), a company specializing in background checks. Who Is Behind the NPD Breach? With an estimated 2.9

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