eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

Wireless security is critical because these networks are subject to eavesdropping, interception, data theft, denial of services ( DoS ) assaults, and malware infestations. WPA2 is the most widely used protocol because it uses the AES encryption technique for improved security.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2022

“Once the attacker successfully logs in to a device, they encrypt data in shared folders and leave a ransom note with the file name “!CHECKMATE_DECRYPTION_README” ” The ransomware appends the.checkmate extension to the filenames of encrypted files, it drops a ransom note named !CHECKMATE_DECRYPTION_README

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

today detected the security threat DEADBOLT leveraging exploitation of Photo Station vulnerability to encrypt QNAP NAS that are directly connected to the Internet. We recommend users to make use of the myQNAPcloud Link feature provided by QNAP, or enable the VPN service. Once encrypted the content of the device, the ransomware appends.

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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. Use up-to-date anti-virus and anti-malware software on all hosts.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Attention should be paid to protecting routers and updating their firmware. While OS updates are now commonly practiced, router firmware updates remain an overlooked aspect. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 15, 2022

The ransomware group specified that “they are not looking for data” but rather to buy remote VPN access to the corporate network. Attackers can use the compromised code signing certificates to sign malware, so it will appear to be legitimate and trustworthy and escape security solutions to be loaded and executed.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

“Cyber criminal threat actors exploit network vulnerabilities to exfiltrate data and encrypt systems in a sector that is increasingly reliant on smart technologies, industrial control systems, and internet-based automation systems. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

To help avoid these online risks, it is highly recommended to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs are the baseline cybersecurity tool to safeguard internet-enabled devices and a home network. A VPN provides a secure internet connection, ensuring your browsing data is encrypted for maximum privacy and security.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

This type of malware attack is called a botnet attack. It’s powered by hundreds of bots carrying malware and infecting thousands of IoT devices simultaneously. Malware, phishing, and web. Nowadays, malware is an indispensable part of the internet (even if we do not like it). Improper encryption. Vicious insider.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The first-ever large-scale malware attacks on IoT devices were recorded back in 2008, and their number has only been growing ever since. A successful password cracking enables hackers to execute arbitrary commands on a device and inject malware. Statista portal predicts their number will exceed 29 billion by 2030. Tested, tried.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

According to open-source reporting, since August 2020, DarkSide actors have been targeting multiple large, high-revenue organizations, resulting in the encryption and theft of sensitive data. Update software , including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets, in a timely manner.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2021

The types of vulnerabilities affecting the devices are Inadequate Encryption Strength, Session Fixation, Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, Improper Input Validation, Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, Insecure Default Variable Initialization, Use of Hard-coded Credentials. ” continues the alert.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

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. Files are encrypted with a combination of AES-256 and RSA-4096 via the Microsoft CryptoAPI , as per CrowdStrike. Earlier versions appended the.CONTI extension to encrypted files.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 10, 2022

Observed since: September 2019 Ransomware note: Restore-My-Files.txt Ransomware extension: lockbit Kill Chain: Brute force attack on a web server containing an outdated VPN service > LockBit Sample hash: 9feed0c7fa8c1d32390e1c168051267df61f11b048ec62aa5b8e66f60e8083af. LockBit 2.0. How Malwarebytes protects against ransomware.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

. “The APT actors may be using any or all of these CVEs to gain access to networks across multiple critical infrastructure sectors to gain access to key networks as pre-positioning for follow-on data exfiltration or data encryption attacks,” continues the advisory. hard drive, storage device, the cloud).

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The reason phishing is an issue here is that it could be a way to propagate crippling malware throughout a population. Wiping attacks are also possible, where malware simply deletes everything on your hard drive. Tip: Pause before you click on a link in an email or open an attachment. Update Everything.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

Malware detection has long been a game of signature detection. With ML and artificial intelligence (AI) using thousands of strains to train algorithms, one would surmise that the ability to detect malware is only improving. Hackers are using the same ML and AI technology to avoid using recognized malware. Old way New way.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Better network security monitors for authorized, but inappropriate activities or unusual behavior that may indicate compromise, malware activity, or insider threat. Virtual Private Network (VPN) : For remote access, remote desktop protocol (RDP) no longer can be considered safe.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

Most have a handful of built-in security capabilities to offer foundational network security, including Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) virtual private networks ( VPN ), stateful firewalls , and essential threat detection and response. Encrypting Data in Transit. Segmenting Traffic. Detecting and Responding to Threats.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Inspected and decrypted traffic blocks malware and malicious URLs through centralized control and filtering based on Barracuda’s cloud-based next generation firewall (NGWF) technology. Monitored user activity allows for operations and security to detect anomalous behavior and either enable or block access to resources as needed.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Downloadable malware : When clicked, links in emails or extensions on websites immediately download malicious software onto a host machine. Sometimes this malware can laterally move through the network. VPN Vulnerabilities Although VPNs create a private tunnel for organizations’ network communications, they can still be breached.

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Jane Frankland

JULY 17, 2023

Hardware Shield reduces the attack surface and protects against damaging firmware-level attacks while offloading routine security functions for minimal user impact, allowing for continuous productivity.

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SecureList

MAY 10, 2021

News broke in January of the FreakOut malware, which attacks Linux devices. This loophole was previously exploited by ADB.Miner, Ares, IPStorm, Fbot, Trinity, and other malware. To prevent attacks via RDP, it is recommended to hide RDP servers behind a VPN or disable UDP port 3389. News overview.

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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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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

With Aruba, clients can also bundle SD-WAN coverage with the company’s security solutions for virtual private network ( VPN ), network access control ( NAC ), and unified threat management ( UTM ). EdgeConnect Enterprise critically comes with firewall , segmentation , and application control capabilities. Features: Cisco SD-WAN.

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