The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Today, criminal hackers rather routinely leverage loosely-configured and lightly-monitored APIs in two ways: to gain a foothold in the early stages of multi-stage network attacks, and later to encrypt crucial systems and/or exfiltrate sensitive data. API complexity.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Based on that inventory, you can decide whether to use network segmentation in order to keep the sensitive data separated from the parts that need internet access. Secure valuable assets with advanced encryption , both in storage as well as during transfer. Use the cloud carefully.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. In this article, we revisit the LockBit 3.0

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Being constantly connected to the internet, they are either protected by basic passwords or, in some cases, have no password protection at all. Challenges in securing IoMT devices The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is essentially a subset of the wider Internet of Things (IoT) concept.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 4, 2022

To protect against these attacks, businesses need to implement a wide range of strong API security measures such as authentication, authorization, encryption, and vulnerability scanning. This can be compounded by certain enterprises using the Internet of Things (IoT) that don’t have good security.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Enforce enterprise-grade antivirus, firewalls, and internet security software across all connected devices. Utilize VPNs and encryption technologies Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and encryption provide the core protections for remote employees to securely access internal systems and transmit sensitive data wherever they are working.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Data encryption. In the cloud era, data encryption is more important than ever. Hackers are constantly finding new ways to access data, and encrypting your data makes it much more difficult for them to do so. There are many different ways to encrypt your data, so you should choose the method that best suits your needs.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

The group published the following message on its leak site to clarify the theft of data from government agencies reported by some media: “ WE GOT A LOT OF EMAILS ABOUT GOVERNMENT DATA, WE DON’T HAVE ANY GOVERNMENT DATA AND ANYTHING DIRECTLY RESIDING ON EXPOSED AND BAD PROTECTED NOT ENCRYPTED FILE TRANSFER WE STILL DO THE POLITE THING AND DELETE ALL.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Test your backups regularly to ensure they are working correctly and can be restored if needed.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Even as enterprises across the globe hustle to get their Internet of Things business models up and running, there is a sense of foreboding about a rising wave of IoT-related security exposures. We live in a world where we have nearly three Internet-connected devices for every human on the planet. Scaling your security measures.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

WE ALSO WANT TO REMIND ALL COMPANY THAT IF YOU PUT DATA ON INTERNET WHERE DATA IS NOT PROTECT DO NOT BLAME US FOR PENETRATION TESTING SERVICE. ALL MEDIA SPEAKING ABOUT THIS ARE DO WHAT ALWAYS THEY DO. PROVIDE LITTLE TRUTH IN A BIG LIE. WE ARE ONLY FINANCIAL MOTIVATED AND DO NOT CARE ANYTHING ABOUT POLITICS.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2023

By May 31, Rapid7 experts discovered approximately 2,500 instances of MOVEit Transfer publicly accessible on the internet, with a significant portion located in the United States. WE ALSO WANT TO REMIND ALL COMPANY THAT IF YOU PUT DATA ON INTERNET WHERE DATA IS NOT PROTECT DO NOT BLAME US FOR PENETRATION TESTING SERVICE.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

As the internet has enabled us to access work, data, and equipment from any location, remote access security has become increasingly crucial. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encryption, and monitoring systems are just a few of the tools and procedures used to maintain security.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Although most people think of ransomware as a dodgy application that encrypts data and holds it for ransom, the concept is much more heterogeneous than that. The above-mentioned AIDS Trojan hailing from the distant pre-Internet era was the progenitor of the trend, but its real-world impact was close to zero. pharma giant ExecuPharm.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Despite what your lightning-fast Wi-Fi connection may indicate, the internet is not instantaneous. You need to learn how often the data is cached and how often penetration testing is completed to ensure the server is secure. A WAF serves as a barrier between your content and the broader internet.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Although phishing scams have been around about as long as the internet, hackers like OnePercent Group still rely on social engineering to fool high level members of corporate organizations. Encrypt all sensitive company data. Database records, system files and data stored in the cloud should all be encrypted.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2023

Despite not being the true LockBit Locker group, these micro criminals were still able to cause significant damage by encrypting a large number of internal files. Those flaws have been exploited through unattended exposure through a company’s branch internet gateway.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

We’ve arrived at a critical juncture: to enable the full potential of the Internet of Everything, attack surface expansion must be slowed and ultimately reversed. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

The development of the Internet and the distributed processing of information over shared lines has certainly made security a necessary duty. Network communication on the Internet follows a layered approach, where each layer adds to the activity of the previous layer according to the TCP/IP implementation paradigm. Security awareness.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 22, 2021

VPN works by initiating a secure connection over the internet through data encryption. Test, test, test. Conducting frequent connection and penetration testing is important to ensure constant viability for users. Securing remote access can take different forms. Advice for organizational adoption.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

These complex multi-location entities often deploy local networks, virtual computing environments, cloud infrastructure, and a variety of devices that classify into the internet of things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) categories. Some even deploy applications, web servers, and containers.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 23, 2018

He highlighted the need to make privacy paramount and reinforce the practice of good data governance, with the private sector and government working together to build trust on the Internet. MGM New Bombay Hospital was victimized by a ransomware attack in July, resulting in the loss of more than two weeks’ worth of data. Consequences.

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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. Vulnerability testing, patching, and updates also are the responsibility of the IaaS customer.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The negotiation began on January 12, 2023, and like any Internet chat, the conversation takes place between two avatars who may or may not be who they say they are. Stop malicious encryption. When the LockBit negotiator asks who they're talking to, the Royal Mail’s representative says “I work in our IT.”

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Encryption and the development of cryptography have been a cornerstone of IT security for decades and remain critical for data protection against evolving threats. While cryptology is thousands of years old, modern cryptography took off in the 1970s with the help of the Diffie-Hellman-Merkle and RSA encryption algorithms.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

In addition, few companies can provide access to password management software or VPNs to protect their internet connection and credentials and maintain security on rogue Wi-Fi networks. Statistics also reveal that only 17% of small businesses encrypt their data, which is alarming.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

It offers a wide range of security testing capabilities, including code scanning, vulnerability assessment , and penetration testing. Encryption: This protects sensitive data by converting it into a coded form that can only be accessed or decrypted with the appropriate key.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Cobalt Strike is a commercial penetration testing software suite. Create a plan for patching vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems quickly; and disable or harden remote access like RDP and VPNs. Stop malicious encryption. Misuse of these tools is a common ransomware technique to inhibit system recovery.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

APIs share data and enable communication between everything connected to the internet. API testing ensures that these connections work as intended and that the information carried by APIs remains secure. What is API testing? API testing is a type of software testing that tests application programming interfaces (APIs).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Sophos cybersecurity researchers have discovered a Python-based ransomware operation that escalated from a compromised corporate network to encrypted virtual machines in just three hours. These instructions are used to list all VMs and shut them down, necessary for starting the encryption. Faster Encryption Means Higher Risk.

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Understand that until the mid 1990s interconnectivity via the internet was largely academic. Starting with penetration testing, ending up with incident response and forensics, so pretty much everything that is important for various customers all around the world. For even skin cells left at a crime scene.

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SecureList

MAY 8, 2024

It utilizes customizable attack vectors, including deceptive tactics like a fake Windows Update screen displayed to mask the file encryption process, and employs security measures for testing purposes, such as checking for “Vaccine.txt” before executing.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Passwords are stored in an encrypted database to ensure protection and when a user is logged into the password manager, credentials can be retrieved so unique passwords don’t need to be remembered for each individual account.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Web application scanners test your websites and web-facing apps for vulnerabilities. These tests typically use vulnerability scanners. Penetration testing is a similar approach, but typically involves teams of security pros attempting to simulate a cyber attack to identify weaknesses that could be exploited by hackers.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 16, 2024

The dispute between Ray’s developers and security researchers highlights hidden assumptions and teaches lessons for AI security, internet-exposed assets, and vulnerability scanning through an understanding of ShadowRay. Let’s examine these assumptions in the context of AI security, internet exposed resources, and vulnerability scanning.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Center for Internet Security (CIS) Control 16: Application Software Security. Conduct application penetration testing. Test payment application to address vulnerabilities and maintain payment application updates. Cardholder data must never be stored on a server connected to the internet. Application lifecycle.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 22, 2024

Hacking For Dummies takes you on an easy-to-follow cybersecurity voyage that will teach you the essentials of vulnerability and penetration testing so that you can find the holes in your network before the bad guys exploit them.

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