CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Password Security: Investigate different password security techniques, such as password hashing algorithms, two-factor authentication (2FA), and biometric authentication. Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 4, 2020

A good place to start is requiring employees to use strong passwords, setting appropriate Internet use guidelines and implementing strict rules around how customer information and data are handled. Make certain it is secure, encrypted and possibly even hidden. Make sure you have firewall security for your Internet connection.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

Most of us connect our mobile devices to a Wi-Fi router for internet access, but this connection can leave our network and data vulnerable to cyber threats. To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended. Although WPA3 has been around for five years, its uptake remains less than 1%.

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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. The hacker is following the victim’s keystrokes every step of the way, including taking note of any usernames, passwords and financial information the victim is typing. Can Hackers Create Fake Hotspots?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

All businesses online and brick-and-mortar must have a cyber security plan in place because it is crucial for keeping your user data including passwords, and credit card numbers, secure and protected. . Some key points in a cyber security plan that you must consider are as follows: Strong passwords . Firewalls .

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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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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2019

A map showing the distribution of some 2 million iLinkP2P-enabled devices that are vulnerable to eavesdropping, password theft and possibly remote compromise, according to new research. Many IoT devices can punch holes in firewalls using a feature built into hardware-based routers called Universal Plug and Play (UPnP).

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

IaaS is a cloud computing model that uses the internet to supply virtualized computer resources. Security Misconfigurations Inadequately designed security settings, such as open ports, lax access restrictions, or misconfigured firewall rules, might expose infrastructure vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance. As the internet has enabled us to access work, data, and equipment from any location, remote access security has become increasingly crucial. Avoid using default or simple-to-guess passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2022

Privilege and other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Exchange Server, Excel, Office, PowerPoint, Malware Protection Engine, Internet Explorer and more (27 in all). Limit and encrypt VPNs. Change default passwords and remove unnecessary accounts. Store passwords with secure algorithms. Oracle Java SE and VirtualBox.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

In a perfect world, the firewalls of our servers would only allow web traffic in from trusted ports. With the Cloud Snooper malware, however, untrusted web traffic sneaks past firewalls and enters right into Linux servers — a big no-no. encrypt extension being appended to affected files. How it works. Cheers extension.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2022

Each of the three ransomware gangs encrypted whatever systems they could get their hands on; and each left its own ransom demand. Thus, some of the victim company’s assets got triple encrypted. All three of these actors abused a firewall misconfiguration that was exposing a RDP server,” Shier told me.

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Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used to describe the network of interconnected electronic devices with “smart” technology. billion “things” connected to the Internet , a 30% increase from 2015. There are several reasons why the Internet of Things is such a threat to our digital security.

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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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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 4, 2021

Use a corporate or personal Wi-Fi hotspot with strong authentication and encryption whenever possible, use HTTPS and a VPN when it isn’t. Wi-Fi and encryption. Even if a public Wi-Fi network requires a password, it might not encrypt traffic going over it. Please encrypt your traffic. Other interfaces.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Despite what your lightning-fast Wi-Fi connection may indicate, the internet is not instantaneous. Unlike firewalls, CDNs by themselves cannot block bad bots from infecting a website. Cybercriminals could steal passwords, email addresses, and other sensitive information through the CDN. Use a Web Application Firewall.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The Internet network is vulnerable as cybercriminals are lurking online, waiting to intercept loopholes for hacking systems. Thus, it would be best if you secured all networks by incorporating firewalls and advanced encryption technology. Let your staff know about the significance of maintaining strong and unique passwords.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

They would come for all kinds of data since data like credit card numbers equal directly to money, government or corporate secrets can be sold, and they can encrypt all kinds of critical data for ransom. Ransomware on the other hand encrypts victims’ data and demands a ransom in exchange for the decryption key.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Remember, sometimes a little common sense goes a lot further than the fanciest encryption out there. Ransomware is another significant threat, where attackers encrypt an organization's data and demand payment for its release. The key here is implementing smart, affordable cybersecurity strategies that work best for nonprofits.

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Hacker Combat

MAY 4, 2022

Configure a firewall with regularly updated rules. Disconnect the infected device from wired and wireless connections such as mobile phones, flash drives, the internet and cloud storage accounts. When a system is infected, files are encrypted; hence access is blocked. Back up files using cloud storage. Remove the ransomware.

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SecureList

MARCH 12, 2024

Distribution of Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerabilities by risk level, 2021–2023 ( download ) Among the sensitive data we identified during our analysis were plaintext one-time passwords and credentials, full paths to web application publish directories and other internal information that could be used to understand the application architecture.

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Security Affairs

JULY 27, 2020

In December 2018, security experts from Trend Micro discovered that some machine-to-machine (M2M) protocols can be abused to attack IoT and industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems. Change the default username and passwords for all network devices, especially IoT devices.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

One flaw, which CISA warned has a high likelihood of exploit, is the dashboard’s use of hard-coded cryptographic keys that “significantly increases the possibility that encrypted data could be recovered” by an attacker. “If The cryptographic key is within a hard-coded string value that is compared to the password.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Protecting yourself from phishing and malware attacks is not only important, it’s a fundamental Internet survival skill, made even more essential if you have a web presence you depend on. Using strong, non-dictionary passwords. Never reusing those passwords. Using a password manager like LastPass , KeePass , etc.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2019

One in four internet users use a VPN regularly, but how much does the average user know about what goes on behind the software? Different protocols create different ways that connect your device and the internet through encrypted tunnels. However, the speed comes at the cost of encryption.

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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. It disguises your original identity and location and allows you to access the internet from a remote server. Use Strong Passwords.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When it comes to impactful types of internet-borne crime, phishing is the name of the game. Also referred to as the "evil twin," the phony wireless network provides a would-be victim with an internet connection, possibly with a stronger signal than the original, with no heads-up visible to the naked eye. And for good reason.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The benefits of using digital banking are numerous: ❯ No need to visit a physical bank branch or wait in line; ❯ Customers access 24/7 from any device with an internet connection; ❯ Remote check deposits using smartphones; and ❯ Peer-to-peer transfers and payments.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 30, 2020

As of January 2019, the vast majority of Internet-accessible CoAP devices were located in China and used mobile peer-to-peer networks. As of August 2019, there were 630,000 Internet accessible IoT devices with the WS-DD protocol enabled. Change the default username and passwords for all network devices, especially IoT devices.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

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. Consider using dedicated password manager apps. Fully utilize firewall capabilities.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2023

The MOVEit encrypts files and uses secure File Transfer Protocols to transfer data with automation, analytics and failover options. Once the malicious webshell is installed, it creates a random 36 characters long password which later is used for the authentication purpose.

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Errata Security

APRIL 1, 2020

Hackers can possibly exploit these to do evil things to you, such as steal your password. Unless you do bad things, like using the same password everywhere, it's unlikely to affect you. Using the same password everywhere is the #1 vulnerability the average person is exposed to, and is a possible problem here.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

please elaborate on that ; The dark web, also known as the deep web or darknet, is a part of the internet that is not indexed by search engines and can only be accessed using specialized software such as Tor. Ransomware is malware that encrypts a companies files and demands payment in return for the decryption key.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 24, 2023

Purchasing Credentials There are two primary ways regarding how the attackers might have gained access: Brute-Forcing : We have seen evidence of brute force and password spraying attempts. This involves using automated tools to try many different combinations of usernames and passwords until the correct credentials are found.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The warning, with its black background and red writing, says: “SITE ENCRYPTED { Countdown } FOR RESTORE SEND 0.1 While it was clear that the attacker must have had administrator level access, it is unclear whether they had brute forced the admin password or had acquired the already-compromised login from the black market.

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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. Network, firewall, and web application firewall (WAF) hardening. Network, API, firewall, and WAF hardening.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If you can mandate strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for systems and data, you'll work wonders in preserving valuable data in transit. Enforce enterprise-grade antivirus, firewalls, and internet security software across all connected devices.

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