CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

These developments have made the perimeter so porous that the old approach of simply hiding behind a firewall and keeping the rest of the world at bay is no longer feasible. When malware first breaches a network, it doesn’t make its presence known right away. So why aren’t more organizations taking advantage of protective DNS?

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Webroot

MARCH 29, 2021

A firewall with the right threat intelligence embedded could have blocked communications with the command-and-control server thus preventing a Trojanized Orion install from connecting back to the attackers and stopping them from furthering the attack. Outside of the corporate firewall, it is the Wild West.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2020

An attacker could use $300 worth of off-the-shelf equipment to eavesdrop and intercept signals from satellite internet communications. The academic researcher James Pavur, speaking at Black Hat 2020 hacking conference , explained that satellite internet communications are susceptible to eavesdropping and signal interception.

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Internet Internet Advertising Encryption 92

Webroot

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In recent months, you’ve likely heard about DNS over HTTPS , also known as DNS 2.0 and DoH, which is a method that uses the HTTPS protocol to encrypt DNS requests, shielding their contents from malicious actors and others who might misuse such information. Ultimately, this DNS privacy upgrade has been a long time coming.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

IdentityIQ We rely on the internet, from communicating with loved ones on social media to working and conducting business. Additionally, fake hotspots may contain malware that can infect your device and allow criminals to gain control of it. Can Hackers Create Fake Hotspots? However, there are steps you can take to help stay safe.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

builder Over 39K unauthenticated Redis services on the internet targeted in cryptocurrency campaign Hackers stole $160 Million from Crypto market maker Wintermute U.S. builder Over 39K unauthenticated Redis services on the internet targeted in cryptocurrency campaign Hackers stole $160 Million from Crypto market maker Wintermute U.S.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 16, 2021

Hiding internet activity strengthens privacy—but also makes it easier for bad actors to infiltrate the network. In this blog I’ll describe two recent privacy advances—DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and QUIC—and what we’re doing to maintain visibility. Keeping your destination private: DNS over HTTPS. DoH prevents both of these problems.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Domain name service (DNS) attacks threaten every internet connection because they can deny, intercept, and hijack connections. With the internet playing an increasing role in business, securing DNS plays a critical role in both operations and security. Everything You Need to Know.

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DNS DDOS Firewall Architecture 113

Cisco Security

AUGUST 11, 2021

We looked at REvil, also known as Sodinokibi or Sodin, earlier in the year in a Threat Trends blog on DNS Security. In it we talked about how REvil/Sodinokibi compromised far more endpoints than Ryuk, but had far less DNS communication. Figure 1-DNS activity surrounding REvil/Sodinokibi. Changing firewall rules.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

Therefore, make sure to set up the latest network routers and firewall protocols across all IT equipment to strengthen your security and create a defense against hackers and security breaches. Anti-virus and anti-malware . Firewalls . Install hardware firewalls for the maximum level of network security. .

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2022

The domain name system (DNS) is basically a directory of addresses for the internet. Your browser uses DNS to find the IP for a specific service. For example, when you enter esecurityplanet.com, the browser queries a DNS service to reach the matching servers, but it’s also used when you send an email.

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DNS Encryption Penetration Testing Architecture 137

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This is a huge security win for WordPress.com users and the Internet at large. The first and probably most fundamental upgrade to your site’s security is to implement a web application firewall, or WAF. The next upgrade to WordPress.com security is a malware scan. Service packages depend upon protection capabilities desired.

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DNS Firewall Malware Engineering 52

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Malvertising acts as a vessel for malware propagation. At its core, this tactic revolves around gaming the trust users put in reputable internet services, including search engines, and the familiarity they have with online advertising per se. One of the biggest pitfalls with malvertising is how difficult it can be to detect.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 29, 2021

These types of attacks usually involve spoofed emails that attempt to impersonate a legitimate sender and convince the recipient to divulge confidential information or click a link or attachment that’s laced with malware. Any action that the user takes in response usually results in a malware launch or a similar kind of attack.

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Social Engineering Engineering Phishing DNS 128

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

” The hacking group initially compromised one of the telecommunication companies by leveraging external DNS (eDNS) servers which are part of the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network. The report also includes additional malware and utilities used by the group along with a set of recommendations.

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Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2019

Even a device that is reaching outbound to the internet could be attacked and taken over. “As an example of this scenario, consider how such an attack can take over the SonicWall firewall, which runs on the impacted VxWorks OS.” ” reads the report published by Armis Labs. ” continues the report.

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Risk IoT Firewall DNS 71

eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

IDS and IPS solutions help fill in the gaps between endpoint protection , firewalls , and other parts of the security stack. Even the smallest organizations know that they should implement firewalls and endpoint protection solutions. This equipment usually cannot be protected by antivirus solutions or device-specific firewalls.

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Firewall Wireless Software Antivirus 109

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Unlike other IoT DDoS botnets, Ttint implements 12 remote access functions such as Socket5 proxy for router devices, tampering with router firewall and DNS settings, executing remote custom system commands.

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Cisco Security

MAY 17, 2021

In the last few months, we announced a steady flow of security features including data loss protection (DLP), remote browser isolation (RBI), cloud malware detection, simplified rules-based policy creation, and more. is now available with Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center. Additionally, new Snort 3 IPS with Threat Defense 7.0

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Firewall Architecture Internet Internet 75

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybercriminals create specialized tools that scour the internet for certain platforms, like WordPress or Joomla, looking for common and publicized vulnerabilities. A CSRF attack was recently used to seize all control of a Brazilian bank’s DNS settings for over five hours. Mitigating and Preventing Vulnerabilities.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The first-ever large-scale malware attacks on IoT devices were recorded back in 2008, and their number has only been growing ever since. A successful password cracking enables hackers to execute arbitrary commands on a device and inject malware. Statista portal predicts their number will exceed 29 billion by 2030. Tested, tried.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

With cyberthreats increasing in variety, protecting your website is no longer about installing a basic firewall. To help you start your own deployment, below are three non-firewall add-ons that you should have in order to develop a comprehensive website security plan. Add-Ons That Help Website Security. DDoS Attack Protection.

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DDOS Firewall DNS Data breaches 52

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

In addition, we’re shooting for 7x24x365 uptime as we continue to scale with improved Web App Firewalls, Content Deliver Networks (CDNs) around the Globe, Faster and More Secure DNS and CyberDefenseMagazineBackup.com up and running as an array of live mirror sites. It’s mobile and tablet friendly and superfast.

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DNS Advertising Firewall Mobile 64

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Or they can package malware that can be directly installed on your machine or come through an email attachment disguised as something trustworthy , like a document or link from your boss. Tracking recent trends in malware code and technique updates. Trust no one.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Malware is one of the biggest threats businesses face, and with nearly a third of all malware coming through the internet and email, businesses and consumers alike need ways to protect themselves. This guide covers the major categories of internet security suites and includes a few of the top options for each.

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Internet Internet Software Antivirus 144

Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

According to the independent institute AV-TEST , the number of total new malware in 2020 increased by 13% compared to the last year, and malware for macOS by 1200% for the same period. An easy way to enhance your online security and privacy is by using a VPN while browsing the internet. Identity Theft Protection Tools.

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Identity Theft Backups VPN Antivirus 40

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware. Jump ahead: Adware. RAM scraper.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 15, 2021

As a network and workload security strategy leader, I spend a lot of time thinking about the future of the good old network firewall. Spoiler alert: I’m not going to join the cool club of pronouncing the firewall dead. The two main problems for the firewall to overcome in all those new deployment scenarios are insertion and visibility.

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Firewall Software Network Security Encryption 138

Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2019

The devices continue to leak the information even when their firewall is turned on. The vulnerable routers have remote access enabled by default, a gift for hackers that can perform a broad range of malicious activities, such as change DNS settings and deliver malware.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

These events can occur accidentally and even within a corporate network; however, intentional attacks on internet-facing resources are far more common. Also read: How to Secure DNS. Firewalls may allow these packets through and cause server CPUs to become overwhelmed due to resources wasted analyzing and discarding these packets.

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DDOS DNS Firewall Internet 145

Malwarebytes

JULY 26, 2022

Let’s start a ping to Google’s DNS server. Just keep in mind that right now we can effectively communicate out to the internet. Below, you’ll see the dashboard for Malwarebytes Nebula , our cloud-hosted security operations platform that allows you to manage control of any malware or ransomware incident.

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Encryption Ransomware Backups Firewall 67

Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Section 6 A requirement coming into force in March 2025 is that organisations will need to have a web application firewall in place for any web applications exposed to the internet. IDS/IPS solutions must detect and alert on any covert malware communications being used such as DNS tunnelling.

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SecureList

APRIL 22, 2024

A connection like this created on domain controllers allows attackers to obtain the IP addresses of hosts on the internal network through DNS queries. FRP is a fast reverse proxy written in Go that allows access from the Internet to a local server located behind a NAT or firewall.

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VPN Passwords Encryption Malware 104

McAfee

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The log4j vulnerability is helping threat actors to push Kinsing malware via encoded payloads to vulnerable services exposed to the internet. The same unique indicator is also reported as part of other two threat campaign on MVISION Insights: Kinsing Malware Adds Windows to Its Target List. Determining your Asset Exposure.

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Malware Risk Internet Internet 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As of August 30, 2021, many malware samples still have zero antivirus (AV) detections and others have low detection rates. At the end of the execution, the malware deletes any file that has been downloaded. Keep minimal exposure to the Internet on Linux servers and IoT devices and use a properly configured firewall.

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Cryptocurrency Malware Passwords Authentication 84

Digital Shadows

JANUARY 30, 2023

The “SocGholish” (aka FakeUpdates) malware distribution framework has presented a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense for ReliaQuest this year. The SocGholish malware distribution network employs social engineering and drive-by compromise to drop malware on endpoints. What Is SocGholish? These logs will help.

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Social Engineering DNS Engineering Malware 40

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks. In a complex, modern network, this assumption falls apart.

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