Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

I want a "secure by default" internet with all the things encrypted all the time such that people can move freely between networks without ever needing to care about who manages them or what they're doing with them. Here's the value proposition of a VPN in the modern era: 1.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2023

Citrix reported that successful exploitation requires that the appliance is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server. Sophos X-Ops is currently tracking a campaign by threat actors targeting unpatched Citrix NetScaler systems exposed to the internet. php) on victim machines.

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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. Diagram of SSH tunnel creation SoftEther VPN The next tool that the attackers used for tunneling was the server utility (VPN Server) from the SoftEther VPN package.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

They then authenticated to the victim’s VPN to initiate a remote desktop protocol (RDP) connection to the domain controllers. Also read: Best Patch Management Software. Update software, including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets in a timely manner. Network Best Practices.

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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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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The hackers were able to change the Domain Name System (DNS) records for the transaction brokering site escrow.com so that it pointed to an address in Malaysia that was host to just a few other domains, including the then brand-new phishing domain servicenow-godaddy[.]com. The key works without the need for any special software drivers.

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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. Antivirus Software.

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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. An easy way to enhance your online security and privacy is by using a VPN while browsing the internet. When using a VPN, the location of the server you are connected to is shown as your physical location.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2019

“To compromise targeted networks, GALLIUM target unpatched internet-facing services using publicly available exploits and have been known to target vulnerabilities in WildFly/JBoss.” The operators leverage on low cost and easy to replace infrastructure using dynamic-DNS domains and regularly reused hop points.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Penetration tests include the use of vulnerability scanning tools and will generally be applied against external security devices and applications including, but not limited to, firewalls , web servers, web applications, gateways , and VPN servers. Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to the network, such as security cameras, TVs, etc.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Expanding attack surfaces require additional skills to secure, maintain, and monitor an ever-expanding environment of assets such as mobile, cloud, and the internet of things (IoT). and installed software (operating systems, applications, firmware, etc.). assets (endpoints, servers, IoT, routers, etc.),

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In the screenshot below, the vendor is offering a homebrew DDoS bot complete with a C2 server and software for uploading the malware via Telnet or SSH: See translation Selling Linux IoT bot. DNS changer Malicious actors may use IoT devices to target users who connect to them. Tested, tried. Comes with a manual and network startup kit.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 27, 2021

Shrink the DNS attack surface with Auth-DoH. In this analogy, the invisibility superpower is DNS over HTTPS (DoH). It’s a new protocol that encrypts the DNS request to keep bad actors from discovering or altering domain names or snooping on users’ internet destinations. My inspiration: Loki , the Marvel superhero.)

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Still, in the wrong hands, RDP attacks and vulnerabilities related to remote desktop software are a severe threat. This article looks at the remote desktop protocol, how RDP attacks work, best practices for defense, the prevalence of RDP attacks today, and how remote desktop software vendors are securing their clients.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Most people prefer using proxies over VPN services because they are easy to use and mostly available for free, but can it be relied on for anonymity? Most people prefer using proxies over VPNs because they are easy to use and mostly available for free, but can it be relied on for anonymity? VPN vs. Proxy. What is a VPN?

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McAfee

DECEMBER 1, 2021

CVE-2021-20322: Of all the words of mice and men, the saddest are, “it was DNS again.” PAN GlobalProtect VPN: CVE-2021-3064 . Palo Alto Networks (PAN) firewalls that use its GlobalProtect Portal VPN running PAN-OS versions older than 8.1.17 Your Cybersecurity Comic Relief . Why am I here? . What is it? .

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Kali Linux

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Like last time, our Wi-Fi drivers, the firmware just this time, its different software and configurations. 4.2.2.2 # DNS servers to pass (not really required for our needs) opt lease 600 # 10 minute DHCP lease And we create our hook which copies in our DHCP config, /etc/initramfs-tools/hooks/udhcpd : #!

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Definition, Threats & Protections Public Internet Threats If your enterprise network is connected to the public internet, every single threat on the internet can render your business vulnerable too. These threaten enterprise networks because malicious traffic from the internet can travel between networks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Founded in 2004, Cloudflare initially wanted to determine the source of email spam and became dedicated to building a better, more secure internet. The free tier includes application connector software, device client (agent) software, ZTNA, SWG, and in-line CASB. Who Is Cloudflare?

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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 cloud repositories (S3 buckets, data lakes, etc.),

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

For effective DDoS defense, priority for patching and updates should be placed on devices between the most valuable resources and the internet such as firewalls, gateways , websites, and applications. See the Best Patch Management Software & Tools. Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) or ping requests. Isolate targets.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

On the webserver, software was installed to maintain the presence and storage of tools [ T1105 ] that would be used to gather information about the victim’s network [ T1083 ] and lateral movement/execution of files [ T1570 ] [ T1569.002 ]. We also observed other valid executables being used, ranging from AV vendors to video software.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

FortiSASE User Subscriptions The basic user subscription for the FortiSASE product provides secure internet access through SSL inspection, inline antivirus, inline sandbox, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), botnet command and control protection, inline CASB, inline DLP, website filtering, and DNS address filtering. Mbps of bandwidth.

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SecureList

JUNE 15, 2022

Request for access to corporate VPN. These are the most common actions used by cybercriminals to obtain initial access to corporate infrastructure in order to develop an attack: Exploitation of software vulnerabilities. I sell VPN accounts of USA companies, revenue is 1kkk$. Access type: VPN. Access type: VPN.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Server: Provides powerful computing and storage in local, cloud, and data center networks to run services (Active Directory, DNS, email, databases, apps). Endpoint: Enables access for human users and computer services and commonly includes PCs, laptops, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT). behind the proxy.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2023

The trends to adopt Internet of Things (IoT) devices, remote work , and cloud resources drastically increase the amount of communication outside of the traditional network that needs to be secured. This trend spreads out data center risk over the internet and increases the potential vectors for attack. What Is SASE?

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

OMB is promoting “Modern software development lifecycle practices, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)” in order to ensure immutability, particularly in cloud environments.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

It involves DNS cache poisoning as it redirects users to a malicious site even if they enter the correct web address. Another successful strategy for preventing phishing is to secure your device using anti-malware, antivirus, VPN and other security softwares. You can further secure your connection by using a VPN.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 28, 2023

XDR (eXtended Detection and Response) Integrations At Black Hat USA 2023, Cisco Secure was the official Mobile Device Management, DNS (Domain Name Service) and Malware Analysis Provider. SCA detected 289 alerts including Suspected Port Abuse, Internal Port Scanner, New Unusual DNS Resolver,and Protocol Violation (Geographic).

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It satisfies the six key SASE capabilities with: Centralized control through onsite (Panorama Managed) or cloud-hosted (Strata Cloud Manager) consoles that provides a single interface to manage other components and policies Monitored network status through advanced and AI-automated software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) capabilities that provide (..)

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SecureList

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It targets the storage databases of Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge. This is an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) file scanner based on the open-source software project cURL. The browsers Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge are targeted.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 15, 2021

Whether you run cloud native applications, or host them in a public cloud, or go full-on software-as-a-service (SaaS), or even delegate your threat protection to a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution, they all rely on some form of a network for connectivity.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The former threatened files accessible from the internet over SMB protocol and protected by a weak account password. The latter attacked devices that had a vulnerable version of the Photo Station software installed. Q3 2022 was remembered for a series of vulnerabilities discovered in various software products.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

The attackers used vulnerabilities in an SSL-VPN product to deploy a multi-layered loader we dubbed Ecipekac (aka DESLoader, SigLoader and HEAVYHAND). The threat actor leverages tailor-made malicious documents with embedded macros that trigger an infection chain, opening a URL in Internet Explorer.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

The development of software-defined wide area networking ( SD-WAN ) has given enterprise administrators flexibility akin to virtualization to manage distributed networks and users globally. EdgeConnect Enterprise critically comes with firewall , segmentation , and application control capabilities. Features: Fortinet Secure SD-WAN.

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