Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

UPnP is an insecure protocol, it uses network UDP multicasts, and doesn’t support encryption and authentication. “It is recommended that your QNAP NAS stay behind your router and firewall without a public IP address. Only use encrypted HTTPS or other types of secure connections (SSH, etc.).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

Trigona is written in Delphi language, it encrypts files without distinguishing their extensions and appends the “._locked” _locked” extension to the filename of encrypted files. The svchost.bat also deletes volume shadow copies and disables the system recovery feature to prevent victims from recovering the encrypted files.

Ransomware 81

Ransomware Malware Encryption Hacking 81

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Even with high-level security measures, no one is safe from such threats. That is why most companies hire professional information security services to mitigate the risks arising from data breaches. Unsecured networks allow criminals to access sensitive files and steal information. Data Security. Security Systems.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

The skimmer loads dynamically to avoid static malware scanners and uses unique encryption parameters for each victim to obfuscate the malicious code.” The JavaScript URL is hardcoded in the loader script in encrypted format, experts observed that the attackers can change the URL for each victim.

eCommerce 133

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The group uses multiple attack vectors to gain access to victim networks, including RDP exploitation, SonicWall firewall vulnerabilities exploitation, and phishing attacks. To each encrypted file, it appends a randomized nine-digit hexadecimal number as an extension. “The ” reads the joint advisory. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 85

Ransomware Encryption Firmware Backups 85

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

enumerates system information to include hostname, host configuration, domain information, local drive configuration, remote shares, and mounted external storage devices. attempts to encrypt any data saved to any local or remote device but skips files associated with core system functions.” ” reads the flash alert.

Ransomware 87

Ransomware Backups Encryption Accountability 87

Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2023

Ransomware Redefined: RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware attacks MAR-10445155-1.v1 v1 Truebot Activity Infects U.S.

Firewall 83

Firewall Ransomware Password Management Malware 83

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The operation reversibly modified the routers’ firewall rules to block remote management access to the devices. Communication to and from the EdgeRouters involved encryption using a randomly generated 16-character AES key. Change any default usernames and passwords. ” concludes the report.

Energy and Utilities 97

Energy and Utilities Government Firewall Malware 97

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Its table illustration also goes into more detail and notes Google’s responsibility for hardware, boot, hardened kernel and interprocess communication (IPC), audit logging, network, and storage and encryption of data. However, the customer must secure that data when the environment is active. Network, API, firewall, and WAF hardening.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The data breach compromised payment card information of roughly 40 million customers. It has also agreed to strengthen its information security program through a series of steps, which must be done within 180 days of the agreement. The company will pay a total of $17.5 million to 46 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

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Data breaches Penetration Testing Password Management Information Security 61

Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Xplain hack impacted the Swiss cantonal police and Fedpol Zyxel published guidance for protecting devices from ongoing attacks Kimsuky APT poses as journalists and broadcast writers in its attacks New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware CISA adds Progress MOVEit Transfer zero-day to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

Spyware 85

Spyware Hacking Malware Social Engineering 85

Security Affairs

MAY 20, 2021

.” The SQL query did not use a prepared statement and an attacker could easily manipulate ID input parameter to bypass the esc_sql function to generate queries which could allow extracting sensitive data from the site, including user emails, password hashes, and encryption keys and salts. ” continues the post.

Firewall 124

Firewall Encryption Passwords Hacking 124

Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2020

To increase the complexity of hacking your device, always get to know who is calling your APIs, by using a simple access authentication (user/password) or an API key (asymmetric key). Encryption. OAuth is a magical mechanism which prevents you from having to remember 10,000 passwords. API Firewalling. Just be cryptic.

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Section 3 Sensitive authentication data must now be encrypted or protected if stored before authorization. Disk level encryption is no longer permitted for protection unless it is a form of removeable media (e.g., Section 8 Password strength requirements have increased, moving from a minimum of 7 to 12 alpha and numeric characters.

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Authentication Passwords Media Encryption 52

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The report also analyzed a PowerShell shell script that is part of the KeeThief open-source project, which allows the adversary to access encrypted password credentials stored by the Microsoft “KeePass” password management software. ” continues the report.

VPN 91

VPN Passwords Advertising Password Management 91

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

“The actors have leveraged privileged accounts to gain access to VMware vCenter Server and reset account passwords [ T1098 ] for ESXi servers in the environment. If you use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), secure and monitor it. ” reads the alert.

Ransomware 68

Ransomware VPN Cybercrime Accountability 68

Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2021

Bose also hired external security experts and forensic experts to determine the extent of the attack and restore the impacted systems. The audio maker confirmed that it did not pay any ransom and recovered the encrypted files from its backups with the support of third-party cybersecurity experts. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 118

Ransomware Malware Cyber Attacks Backups 118

Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2020

Exposed data include hashtype , leak year, password (hashed, encrypted or plaintext, depending on the leak), email, email domain, and source of the leak (i.e. Diachenko reported its discovery to the security firm that quickly took the Elesticsearch installation offline. Adobe, Last.

Data breaches 99

Data breaches DNS Advertising Engineering 99

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Upon executing the fake installers, they execute the following pieces of malware on the victim’s system: A password stealer called RedLine Stealer. The backdoor allows access to infected systems, even when behind a firewall. The json string is encrypted.

Passwords 82

Passwords Software Backups Malware 82

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The TAO action team can send control commands through encrypted channels to operate such weapons to infiltrate, control, and steal the Northwestern Polytechnical University network.". I want to stress that security of the cyber space is a common issue facing all countries in the world. stealing over 140GB of high-value data.

Hacking 91

Hacking Cyber Attacks Government Internet 91

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2022

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Spyware 69

Spyware DNS Surveillance Ransomware 69

Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

VPN also provides an encrypted tunnel for all your online activities and closes all doors for spies and cybercriminals. Whether you access the internet with a secure private connection or use public Wi-Fi, VPN ensures your complete online safety. This way you stay informed and safe from any suspicious activities on your connection.

Hacking 89

Hacking VPN Internet Internet 89

Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2020

Also, there is no firewall by default.” This allows an attacker to MITM and decrypt the encrypted traffic.” ” Experts also reported the use of predefined passwords for admin accounts. log escape sequence injection xmppCnrSender.py Furthermore, some daemons are running as root and are reachable from the WAN.

Accountability 83

Accountability Advertising Software Authentication 83

Cisco Security

AUGUST 30, 2021

Using this list as a backdrop the following best practices are presented as a call to action to help organizations take a proactive approach at addressing API security risk. and protocols like OpenID Connect to secure the sharing of sensitive company and user information. Maps to API1,API2,API5, and API6. Maps API1 and API5.

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Software Authentication Risk Encryption 116

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

CISA is ISACA’s (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) high-level certification designed for those who audit, control, monitor, and assess an organization’s information technology and business systems. GSEC is intended for anyone new to cyber security who has some background in information systems and networks.

Cybersecurity 119

Cybersecurity Penetration Testing System Administration Cyber Attacks 119

Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2020

Exposed data include hashtype , leak year, password (hashed, encrypted or plaintext, depending on the leak), email, email domain, and source of the leak (i.e. The firewall was temporarily disabled for roughly 10 minutes during the migration, which allowed the search engine to index the database. Adobe, Last.

Data breaches 59

Data breaches DNS Advertising Engineering 59

Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Vulnerability management is a critical element of information security. The technology surrounding information security is developing at a rapid pace and vulnerabilities are inevitable. Endpoint security defenses are an important part of this.

Risk 52

Risk Cyber Risk Software Information Security 52

Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

The affiliates used to deliver the threat via brute-forcing attacks on RDP servers or exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN servers and firewalls. Once an actor has infiltrated a network with Netwalker, a combination of malicious programs may be executed to harvest administrator credentials, steal valuable data, and encrypt user files.

Ransomware 78

Ransomware VPN Cybercrime Advertising 78

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Servers are encrypted with “ locked” file extensions on files. You look for your cold replica in your DR site, but like your production servers, it has also been encrypted by ransomware. Your backups, the backup server, and all the backup storage — all encrypted by ransomware. Ransom notes are on the desktops.

Architecture 112

Architecture Ransomware Backups Firewall 112

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Perimeter security tools include: Firewalls: Filter traffic and monitor access based upon firewall rules and policies for the network, network segment, or assets protected by different types of firewalls. These techniques can use built-in software features (for firewalls, operating systems, etc.)

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Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 103

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

So it’s important to teach all your employees that have access to the network how to identify possible security threats and train them to use cyber security best practices. Create a cyber security policy and make sure that all employees know that information security is a priority. Create a Strong Password Policy.

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Computers and Electronics Cyber Attacks Data breaches Passwords 120

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Cyber threat management , being an advanced discipline, craves analytical attention and a commander’s strategic skills of information security executives to confront and overcome the multi-dimensional cyber threats. Protect your business from cyber assaults and never assume that cyber risk management occurs on its own!

Security Awareness 40

Security Awareness Risk Cyber threats Cyber Risk 40

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Here are the top Twitter accounts to follow for the latest commentary, research, and much-needed humor in the ever-evolving information security space. Normally account take overs are due to insecure passwords or recovery options, this is definitely something different. Read more: Top IT Asset Management Tools for Security.

Accountability 134

Accountability Cybersecurity Penetration Testing InfoSec 134

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest?

Risk 81

Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 81

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This course covers a broad range of security topics, explaining it with a simple language. Here are only seven out of 26 topics: Insider threats Passwords Security of mobile devices Social engineering Viruses Email security Human error To start the course, you need to register and choose the type of account you need.

Social Engineering 40

Social Engineering Accountability Phishing Cybersecurity 40

BH Consulting

JUNE 20, 2023

Similarly, a firewall, network access control, privileged identity management, SSL, TLS etc. Consequently, the need to know and understand information security at this level is an increasing requirement for privacy professionals. There are debates abound as to whether information security and cybersecurity are synonymous.

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Cybersecurity Information Security VPN Authentication 52

Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals trick people into giving away sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. Ransomware: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data on a victim’s computer and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key.

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