Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Today’s generation of kids and teens consider their devices and the Internet as extensions of their lives. So without further ado, let’s dive into what we should be teaching our kids about Internet safety and what we can do to enforce these teachings. 7 Internet safety tips. This is where a password manager comes in.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Users can download it manually, by navigating to Zoom’s download page , or automatically, by opting to download the latest version when Zoom prompts them to do so. Among the vulnerabilities is CVE-2024-21412 , an Internet Shortcut Files flaw that allows an unauthenticated attacker to send a malicious file to a user.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 27, 2021

A similar type of attack just played out against an Enterprise Password Management tool called Passwordstate. Supply chain cyberattack against password manager Passwordstate. Affected customers' password records may have been harvested.". Stop the Passwordstate Service and Internet Information Server.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

In an increasingly connected world, where our lives revolve around the internet, safeguarding our privacy online has become paramount. Use Strong and Unique Passwords : One of the most basic yet critical steps is to create strong, unique passwords for your online accounts.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Hackers can get unauthorized access through various tactics - often taking advantage of software, operating systems, hardware vulnerabilities, or tricking users into downloading malicious files, like Remote Access Trojans (RATs). “How do they get access?” This makes it more difficult for hackers to spy on you.

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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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Identity IQ

JUNE 3, 2021

Every move you make on the internet can be seen by your internet service provider, or ISP. Whether browsing, downloading files or uploading documents, activities are constantly tracked by ISPs for a number of reasons. Once you connect to the internet, your ISP assigns an IP address to your connection. Downloaded files.

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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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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2022

“The attack can be performed without user interaction if the management interface of the device has been configured to be internet facing. All the affected models have a patched firmware available for download on the vendor’s website.” Leak of the sensitive data stored on the router (keys, administrative passwords, etc.)

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2024

Researchers at Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs discovered a new malware family, named Cuttlefish, which targets enterprise-grade and small office/home office (SOHO) routers to harvest public cloud authentication data from internet traffic. The bash script also downloads and executes Cuttlefish. ” concludes the report.

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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

MARCH 21, 2023

The attackers were able to send funds from hot wallets and download user names and password hashes. “Please keep your CAS behind a firewall and VPN. Terminals should also connect to CAS via VPN. With VPN/Firewall attackers from open internet cannot access your server and exploit it. and 20230120.44.”

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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. For this: 1) Download and install Telegram Messenger [link].

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

The most common security threats to online gamers include: Computer viruses and trojan malware – The likelihood of someone with an internet connection suffering a computer virus is high. Whether it’s through downloading a rogue attachment or playing a game from an unprotected website, computer viruses are common.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Hackers can get unauthorized access through various tactics - often taking advantage of software, operating systems, hardware vulnerabilities, or tricking users into downloading malicious files, like Remote Access Trojans (RATs). “How do they get access?” This makes it more difficult for hackers to spy on you.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Use Secure Websites (for Santa-Approved Shopping) When hunting for those perfect holiday deals, it’s essential to make sure you’re practicing safe internet browsing by shopping on secure websites. You should never click on links or download attachments from unknown sources. 5 Holiday Online Shopping Safety Tips 1.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

Your IP or Internet Protocol address is your digital identity on the internet. 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. Use Strong Passwords.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2022

Government experts observed that malicious executables are downloaded from compromised web resources. “If you open the document and activate the macro, the latter will download and run the EXE file, which will later damage the computer with the malicious program JesterStealer.” ” reads the report published by CERT-UA.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2022

Although the mail is being described as phishing, there is no direct request for passwords or logins linked to in the mail itself. A rogue file called JesterStealer is downloaded to the victim’s PC and executes when the document is opened with macros enabled. Once infected, the system is at serious risk of data theft.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Apparently the incident disabled at least a part of the internal network as employees were asked to stay at home and not use the VPN to log in. To avoid falling victim, there are some basic precautions organizations can take: Install patches as soon as possible, especially for internet facing devices. Use secure and unique passwords.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 25, 2022

Use of vendor-supplied default configurations or default login usernames and passwords. Network devices are also often preconfigured with default administrator usernames and passwords to simplify setup. These default credentials are not secure—they may be physically labeled on the device or even readily available on the internet.

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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. If you have to connect to the internet using a public network, do so with a virtual private network. Create long and strong passwords. Change passwords repeatedly.

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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. Many smaller businesses are still operating with remote workers because of the pandemic, these individuals will be using consumer-grade internet connections and consumer-grade routers.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The threat actors initially leveraged compromised credentials for Microsoft Office 365 (O365) accounts, domain administrator accounts, and credentials for the agency’s Pulse Secure VPN server. “First the threat actor logged into a user’s O365 account from Internet Protocol (IP) address 91.219.236[.]166

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Unpatched devices can give attackers privileged access to networks, particularly those set up as VPN virtual servers, ICA proxies, RDP proxies, or AAA servers. This major security weakness can allow unauthenticated attackers to execute code on vulnerable devices through the Internet-exposed J-Web configuration interface.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

” Unfortunately, most organizations often neglect the protection of RDP accesses and workers use easy-to-guess passwords and with no additional layers of authentication or protection. Below the recommendations provided by ESET on how to configure remote access correctly: Disable internet-facing RDP.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

government — along with a number of leading security companies — recently warned about a series of highly complex and widespread attacks that allowed suspected Iranian hackers to siphon huge volumes of email passwords and other sensitive data from multiple governments and private companies. That changed on Jan.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 23, 2022

No username or password is needed, nor are any actions needed from the camera owner, and the attack is not detectable by any logging on the camera itself. Of an analyzed sample of 285,000 internet-facing Hikvision web servers, CYFIRMA found roughly 80,000 of them were still vulnerable to exploitation.

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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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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In addition, fake QR codes can download malware onto your device, compromising your privacy and security. However, when you scan the QR code, it may lead you to a fake website designed to steal your personal information or download malware onto your device. They may offer free Wi-Fi, coupons, or other tempting deals.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

RADIUS and TACACS+ apply to specific types of endpoints, but the ZTNA-as-a-Service product works for all kinds of devices, including Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) endpoints, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, operations technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and industrial IoT (IIoT).

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2022

The spyware is offered on download sites pretending to be installers for freeware and cracked versions of paid software. It uses specific methods for each browser to exfiltrate the data stored in the target browsers: Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Internet Explorer Microsoft Edge. cn/eg/fr/de/in/it/co.jp/nl/pl/sa/sg/es/se/ae/co.uk/com/com.au/com.br/mx/tr

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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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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Most likely you didn’t pause before you clicked, and got phished or compromised in some other way–possibly by an internet of things device connected to your home network. Never buy a device that doesn’t allow you to set a long and strong password. password, 123456, qwerty, etc. Or use a password manager.).

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

Welcome to Internet Safety Month, a once-a-year event in which you, the public, are told that anywhere between three and 30 different best practices will simplify your approach to staying safe online. This year, then, for Internet Safety Month, we’re packaging our advice a little differently.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2022

Threat actors are spreading password-stealing malware disguised as a security tool to target Ukraine’s IT Army. Once downloaded, these files infect unwitting users rather than delivering the tools originally advertised.” ” reads the analysis published by Talos. ” continues the report. 35) on port 6666.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Make it a habit to reboot devices often, ensuring that downloaded updates are activated. Turn off the internet connection if you will not be using it for an extended period. Even harmless details, such as pet names or birthplaces, can be used by hackers to reset passwords. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords.

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