CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

Use Strong and Unique Passwords : One of the most basic yet critical steps is to create strong, unique passwords for your online accounts. Additionally, employ a password manager to securely store and generate unique passwords for each account. This helps prevent unauthorized access even if your password is compromised.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This is why using a VPN for secure browsing can help protect your data while using public network. The personal information you enter from your smartphone or laptop, such as your username and passwords, can be intercepted on a public Wi-Fi connection. SiteLock VPN makes securing your connection easy! Should I Always Use A VPN?

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2023

The attackers used modified installers for chat applications to download a.NET malware loaders. Then the loaders retrieve a second-stage payload stored in password-protected ZIP archive from Alibaba buckets. “The zip archives downloaded by agentupdate_plugins.exe and AdventureQuest.exe contain sideloading capabilities.

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SecureList

APRIL 22, 2024

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. To launch the VPN server, the attackers used the following files: vpnserver_x64.exe IP Country + ASN Net name Net Description Address Email 103.27.202[.]85

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Bleeping Computer reports that individuals behind Venus ransomware are breaking into “publicly exposed Remote Desktop services”, with the intention of encrypting any and all Windows devices. Do not rename encrypted files. The victim notes that RDP was password protected, but it seems the password may not have been enough.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

There are threats that can spread from one file to another, encrypt your files, or monitor what you do. Secure sites begin with “[link] not just “[link] “S” stands for “secure” and indicates that data sent between your browser and the website is encrypted, making it harder for cybercriminals to intercept.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Use strong passwords, 2FA. The security of your Bitcoin wallet is mostly dependent on the strength of your passwords. Use uppercase, lowercase, digits, special characters, and a combination of them to create strong, one-of-a-kind passwords. A virtual private network (VPN) can offer an additional layer of encryption and security.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2023

DTC app has over 100,000 downloads on the Google Play store. The online driver app logs contained a staggering one terabyte of data, including location details, IPs, whether a driver used a VPN service, and even the device battery status. Businesses employ MongoDB to organize and store large swaths of document-oriented information.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2022

The Taiwanese vendor QNAP is warning of a new family of ransomware targeting its NAS devices using weak passwords. Threat actors are targeting devices exposed online with the SMB service enabled, they perform brute-force attacks against accounts using weak passwords. All your data has been encrypted, backups have been deleted.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have released guidance and best practices for securing virtual private network (VPN) solutions. What might be most striking about the document is how many security steps and solutions it takes to properly secure VPN connections.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This indicates that your connection is encrypted, making it harder for cybercriminals to intercept your data. Do not click links or download attachments from unknown sources: Clicking links or downloading attachments from suspicious sources can lead to malware or phishing attempts. When in doubt, don’t click!

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 20, 2023

In late March 2023, 3CX disclosed that its desktop applications for both Windows and macOS were compromised with malicious code that gave attackers the ability to download and run code on all machines where the app was installed. “This could cause the file to run when double-clicked instead of opening it with a PDF viewer.”

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2022

Secure your accounts with complex passwords. Are your passwords so strong you struggle to remember them? If not, it might be time you shift to new password and cryptography strategies. . This method works because many people set ordinary and easy-to-remember passwords, often using the same one for multiple accounts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption. Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments, especially from unfamiliar or suspicious sources. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 3, 2021

Whether browsing, downloading files or uploading documents, activities are constantly tracked by ISPs for a number of reasons. Downloaded files. Email messages that are not properly encrypted. Passwords you enter, particularly on websites that do not connect through HTTPS. Use A VPN. P2P platform activity.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2020

The website was distributing a file named WSHSetup.exe, it is the downloader for both the CoronaVirus Ransomware and the Kpot password-stealer. Upon execution, the executable will attempt to download several files from a remote web site, at the time of the analysis, only a few of them were available. jpg ‘).

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, our podcast featured Malwarebytes senior security researcher JP Taggart, who talked to us about why you need to trust your VPN. But obscuring your Internet activity—including the websites you visit, the searches you make, the files you download—doesn’t mean that a VPN magically disappears those things.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2020

It was designed to download payloads intended to exfiltrate XG Firewall-resident data. The data for any specific firewall depends upon the specific configuration and may include usernames and hashed passwords for the local device admin(s), portal admins, and user accounts used for remote access.” AD, LDAP) are not impacted by the flaw.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

a demo for anti-virus software, VPN, music players, photo editing or online games) to hijack the channel of YouTube creators. The malware landing page is disguised as a software download URL that was sent via email or a PDF on Google Drive, or via Google documents containing the phishing links.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Make sure your smartphone, tablet and laptop are password-protected, particularly if you’re in the habit of carrying them around wherever you go. VPNs encrypt data , making it much harder to intercept when transmitted through a shared or suspect internet connection. SSLs ensure all data is encrypted. Lock your devices.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

Whether it’s through downloading a rogue attachment or playing a game from an unprotected website, computer viruses are common. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) are an ideal tool to mask sensitive information. Additionally, following basic password security hygiene is beneficial.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet. They can both encrypt data and hide an IP address by using a secure chain to shield network activity. Secure wireless networks – if you have a Wi-Fi network in your workplace, ensure it is secure, encrypted, and hidden.

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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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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

Recipients are encouraged to click this link, which actually contains code that allows for the download and execution of either Bazar , a backdoor, or IcedID (aka BokBot), a Trojan. The files are then held for ransom and the victim is threatened by data loss, because of the encryption, and leaking of the exfiltrated data.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Wazawaka has since “lost his mind” according to his erstwhile colleagues, creating a Twitter account to drop exploit code for a widely-used virtual private networking (VPN) appliance, and publishing bizarre selfie videos taunting security researchers and journalists. Wazawaka, a.k.a. Matveev, a.k.a. “Orange,” a.k.a.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Digital Certificates are vastly superior mechanisms of authentication security when compared to passwords because they use the power of Public Key Cryptography. Replacing passwords with certificates means leaving behind annoying password reset policies and the looming threat of a stolen password.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

PYSA, aka Mespinoza, is a malware capable of exfiltrating data and encrypting users’ critical files and data stored on their systems. All encrypted files in Windows and Linux, the two platforms this ransomware primarily targets, will have the.pysa suffix. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Lack of Encryption Cloud computing involves data transmission over networks and storage in shared infrastructures. Encryption is vital due to the distributed and multi-tenant nature of cloud services. Teams must implement encryption measures compatible with cloud environments to protect data across various states.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2019

Data that travels over a public hotspot network is rarely encrypted. They can see the passwords you use, your email address, your name and physical address, phone numbers and any other type of personal information that you might happen to enter into a website. Except there’s a problem. Public Wi-Fi is notoriously insecure.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

It may be used to download unauthorized stuff or may be used for uploading disputed content on the internet. VPN or Virtual Private Network is the most secure way of connecting with the online world. VPN also provides an encrypted tunnel for all your online activities and closes all doors for spies and cybercriminals.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Attack vectors There are two main IoT infection routes: brute-forcing weak passwords and exploiting vulnerabilities in network services. A successful password cracking enables hackers to execute arbitrary commands on a device and inject malware. Unfortunately, users tend to leave these passwords unchanged.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2023

At the provided URL, a password-encrypted.rar file named “Abraham Accords & MENA.rar” was hosted. Upon opening the enclosed LNK file the PowerShell downloads additional stages from a cloud hosting provider. Once executed the macro, the recipient is directed to a Dropbox URL. ” continues the analysis.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Security controls, such as password security procedures, the use of encryption for stored data, and VPN usage. Any rights the organization may have to alter the device, such as the ability to remotely disable or wipe a stolen device. Restrict employees from using rooted devices to access organizational resources.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

This leads to a loss of control over what is downloaded, what links are clicked on, and what files are being accessed or even uploaded; thus, leaving the business exposed to various security incidents. Each account should also be protected with a strong password and businesses should provide users with anti-malware and anti-virus software.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 16, 2018

One way is that the cybercriminal may direct the user to a malicious website where he or she will be forced to download a malware on their system. Imagine connecting to an airport’s Wi-Fi network where you saw two options with similar names and even passwords. The internet data transmitted on these networks is not encrypted.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Phishing and smishing scams impersonate a legitimate person over email or text messages to trick you into taking action , like providing sensitive information or downloading a virus. Ransomware blocks an employer’s access to its data via encryption, and the employer will have to pay a ransom to access it. Password theft.

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