The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Encrypted flash drives, essentially secure storage on a stick, are a proven technology that has been readily available for at least 15 years. And yet today there is a resurgence in demand for encrypted flash drives. And yet today there is a resurgence in demand for encrypted flash drives.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2021

We use WiFi to connect to the Internet, but what is it, and what does it stand for? How does it have such a catchy name, and why do we sometimes have a weak Internet connection with a strong WiFi signal and vice versa? What is the difference between WiFi and Internet? Can you have WiFi without Internet?

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 14, 2020

Since the internet, especially the "internet of things," is expected to rely heavily on 5G infrastructure, potential Chinese infiltration is a serious national security threat. To be sure, there are significant security improvements in 5G over 4G­in encryption, authentication, integrity protection, privacy, and network availability.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2021

That weakness has supposedly been patched for all the major wireless carriers now, but it really makes you question the ongoing sanity of relying on the Internet equivalent of postcards (SMS) to securely handle quite sensitive information. I also respond at Krebswickr on the encrypted messaging platform Wickr.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

This post seeks to document the extent of those attacks, and traces the origins of this overwhelmingly successful cyber espionage campaign back to a cascading series of breaches at key Internet infrastructure providers. federal civilian agencies to secure the login credentials for their Internet domain records. That changed on Jan.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 24, 2021

Canada-based Internet of Things (IoT) maker Sierra Wireless has been hit by ransomware attack bringing certain production operations of the company to a halt. Sierra Wireless claims the incident has disrupted internal systems along with the website as it is still under maintenance.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 19, 2019

OTA -- over-the-air updates) were stored in a publicly accessible AWS S3 bucket that also lacked TLS encryption (CVE-2019-16270, CVE-2019-16274). And this, in a nutshell, is the problem with the Internet-of-Things. Additionally, DTEN hadn't set up HTTPS web encryption on the customer web server to protect connections from prying eyes.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 1, 2024

When the alleged perpetrator landed at Perth airport, his bags were searched and authorities found a portable wireless access device, a laptop, and a mobile phone in his hand luggage. Access points and wireless router networks broadcast their SSIDs to identify themselves, but the identifiers are not unique.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

‘Tis the season when even those who know a thing or two about Internet scams tend to let down their guard in the face of an eye-popping discount or the stress of last-minute holiday shopping. Postal Service , or their wireless phone provider and/or Internet Service Provider (ISP). Maybe this was once sound advice.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been exploding in the last decade, with more and more connected objects or devices. One can go for wired (landline), wireless, or a combination of both. We believe devices with wireless cellular connectivity – or wireless in combination with fixed line – are the best option.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

Through the network, if, for instance, a home WiFi network shuts down, the Amazon smart devices connected to that home network will still be able to function, as they will be borrowing internet connectivity from neighboring products. link] — Whitney Merrill (@wbm312) May 30, 2021.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2021

Microsoft Patch Tuesday for May 2021 security updates address 55 vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows,NET Core and Visual Studio, Internet Explorer (IE), Microsoft Office, SharePoint Server, Open-Source Software, Hyper-V, Skype for Business and Microsoft Lync, and Exchange Server.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Small businesses have far less sophisticated and encrypted communications, making it possible to easily compromise their systems. . Protect your wireless system with full backups. Make sure your wireless network is protected, concealed, and safe. . Once you cover the hardware and cloud, focus on the network.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 16, 2021

CVE-2021-43899 Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter Remote Code Execution vulnerability. You will need to install the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter app from the Microsoft Store onto a system connected to the Microsoft 4K Wireless Display Adapter. This vulnerability was rated 9.6 This vulnerability was rated 9.8

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Quad7 botnet evolves and targets new SOHO devices, including Axentra media servers, Ruckus wireless routers and Zyxel VPN appliances. Some of these clusters specifically target Axentra media servers, Ruckus wireless routers and Zyxel VPN appliances. These routers are used to relay brute-force attacks on Microsoft 365 accounts.

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2024

An Evil Twin Wi-Fi attack is a type of cyberattack where a threat actor sets up a rogue wireless access point that mimics a legitimate one. The investigators found a portable wireless access device, a laptop, and a mobile phone in the man’s luggage at Perth Airport.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Public Wi-Fi users are prime targets for MITM attacks because the information they send is often not encrypted, meaning it’s easy for hackers to access your data. Look for the “https” in the website’s URL—it means there’s some level of encryption.

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NopSec

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Cyber forensic investigators report that some of the most complicated and audacious hacks started in two simple ways: either with the compromise of an Internet-exposed web application or through the compromise of a misconfigured wireless network. Rogue access point detection, via wireless and wired network probing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 13, 2022

This includes all approved wireless networks. Firewalls should be implemented between any wireless networks and the organization’s internal network. Ensure email, messaging, and Internet protection. Information involved in email, messaging, and Internet use needs to be protected with appropriate controls.

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Zero Day

JUNE 10, 2025

Here's my advice after testing this Asus router at home The Asus RT-BE86U features robust security and next-generation high-speed internet capabilities, but does it justify an upgrade? This supports Wi-Fi 7 delivering fast, wireless connections protected by multiple security features.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2019

Mirai malware first appeared in the wild in 2016 when the expert MalwareMustDie discovered it in massive attacks aimed at Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Experts observed attacks against WePresent WiPG-1000 Wireless Presentation systems and LG Supersign TVs, both families of devices intended for use within business environments.

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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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Hacker Combat

MAY 4, 2022

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. Use the System Restore feature to retrieve backups that had not been encrypted or locked.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 4, 2025

With more than 80% of internet traffic now routed through APIsa number projected to rise significantly due to AI developmentstheir security is crucial. million AT&T wireless customers. Unfortunately, this vital infrastructure faces growing attacks, with these threats being a real and current danger to many.

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Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

Turn off your Bluetooth: Bluetooth technology automatically creates wireless connections and can give cybercriminals the ability to see what apps and websites you’re logged into. Also, check to see if the site is using encryption. Always confirm an HTTPS connection when browsing the internet.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Most folks don’t realize that the Internet contributes more than 3.7 About the essayist: Philippe Wetzel is Founder and CEO of VITEC , a supplier of IP video technology that converts and compresses raw video feeds into data formats that can be encrypted and streamed across the data networks that support military defence efforts.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

According to several sources, Scattered Spider has a relationship to ALPHV/BlackCat and has recently started using their ransomware for data exfiltration and file encryption. Create a plan for patching vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems quickly; and disable or harden remote access like RDP and VPNs. Stop malicious encryption.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 6, 2024

CVE-2024-38112 (MSHTML Spoofing) Discovered in active attacks carried out in May 2024, this vulnerability can be used to run code on a system through an old version of Internet Explorer. It stems from being able to create a malicious.url file that bypasses Microsoft Edge and runs an old version of Internet Explorer.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2021

“Could this attack take place over the internet? Technically speaking, yes; however, it would be very unlikely to see a setup where a pump is directly internet-connected.” by firewalls or VLAN) environments which are not accessible directly from the internet or by unauthorized users,” concludes the advisory from B.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Some applications, cloud infrastructure, networking equipment, or Internet of Things (IoT) devices may require more sophisticated ITAM or additional tools to detect them.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2019

Data that travels over a public hotspot network is rarely encrypted. The answer is a virtual private network (VPN) which creates a private tunnel between your device and the internet and encrypts your data. BullGuard VPN for instance uses military grade encryption which would take more than a lifetime to crack.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

For example, Mandiant researchers discovered a threat actor that ran attacks off of equipment usually ignored on the network such as wireless access point controllers, storage area network (SAN) arrays, load balancers, and video conferencing camera systems. The most significant barrier to visibility is encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A computer network is a system that connects multiple computers, devices, and digital resources, allowing them to communicate, share data, and access resources like files, printers, and internet connections. Data Transmission Methods Data in networks is transmitted either via wired or wireless mediums.

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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. They can both encrypt data and hide an IP address by using a secure chain to shield network activity. Secure wireless networks – if you have a Wi-Fi network in your workplace, ensure it is secure, encrypted, and hidden.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Last year, boffins discovered several key management flaws in the core of Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) protocol that could be exploited by an attacker to hack into Wi-Fi network and eavesdrop on the Internet communications stealing sensitive information (i.e. credit card numbers, passwords, chat messages, emails, and pictures).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 6, 2021

With the introduction of lockdowns across the globe, our reliance on internet networks to work remotely, call relatives across seas, or even to take part in leisure activities via a screen has soared. billion active internet users worldwide. Notwithstanding this progress, the quality of the internet services provided varies greatly.

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