eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

WPA3 is the newest protocol and offers better security features such as stronger encryption, protection against dictionary attacks, and easier setting of IoT devices, but has yet to become widely used. Update your router firmware from your router’s manufacturer and install them to ensure your router is up to date and secure.

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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. The Security Risks of IoT Devices Every piece of hardware and software that you use and is connected to the internet has the potential to be accessed by cybercriminals.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. IoT Opens Excessive Entry Points. The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology. DDoS Attacks.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In conclusion, drone signal hijacking poses a significant security risk, as it allows unauthorized individuals to gain control of drones, potentially leading to safety hazards and privacy violations. It's suitable for resource-constrained RF devices, making it a popular choice for low-power IoT applications.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

Alien Labs expects to see new campaigns based on BotenaGo variants targeting routers and IoT devices globally. The Mirai botnet targets mostly routers and IoT devices, and it supports different architectures including Linux x64, different ARM versions, MIPS, PowerPC, and more. Figure 2 shows the initialization of 33 exploits.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This allows the attacker unauthorized access to numerous accounts or servers, putting the end-user’s information at risk. Malicious text messages are at the center of SMS phishing, and similar to email phishing, they aim to trick users into taking action that puts them and their personal data at risk. Given that over 2.5

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Unpatched resources expose users, data, and other company resources to unacceptable risk. Some organizations do not attempt to update or monitor their employee’s devices connected to the network or ignore Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This section references Risk Assessments and a Risk Register. The CVSS version 3.0

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Expanding attack surfaces require additional skills to secure, maintain, and monitor an ever-expanding environment of assets such as mobile, cloud, and the internet of things (IoT). assets (endpoints, servers, IoT, routers, etc.), and installed software (operating systems, applications, firmware, etc.).

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 4, 2021

What risks will this entail? When access to this computing power falls into the wrong hands, things we take for granted, such as mobile banking, e-Shopping, IoT, traffic light control and electricity distribution will become vulnerable to device take-over as they are not strong enough to resist a quantum attack. Data Firewall.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Attackers aren’t going away, so we need to defend against remote access and supply-chain risks for the foreseeable future. How can we minimize the impact of these risks? What are the risks to those processes? By focusing on process and industrial controls, we can detect threats faster and mitigate security risks.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Attackers aren’t going away, so we need to defend against remote access and supply-chain risks for the foreseeable future. How can we minimize the impact of these risks? What are the risks to those processes? By focusing on process and industrial controls, we can detect threats faster and mitigate security risks.

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SecureList

MARCH 14, 2022

Currently, we assess that the risk of the cyber component of this conflict spilling over to Europe is medium-high. We advise organizations to: Take typical measures against DDoS attacks, ransomware and destructive malware, phishing, targeted attacks, supply-chain attacks and firmware attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2023

These delays can increase the risk to the organization which increases the potential for breaches and other damages. For example, a network and firewall penetration testing expert will be unlikely to also have expertise to test web applications for SQL injection , or to understand internet-of-things (IoT) firmware hacking.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

Although best known for their industry-leading firewall technology, Fortinet harnesses their knowledge of network protection to create a powerful network access control (NAC) solution. Founded in 2000 , Sunnyvale, California headquartered Fortinet’s flagship FortiGate provides enterprise-grade firewall solutions. Who is Fortinet?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

The tools also depend upon physical controls that should also be implemented against malicious physical access to destroy or compromise networking equipment such as routers, cables, switches, firewalls, and other networking appliances. Better network security access controls can improve security and decrease cost and risk.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Other vulnerabilities cannot be patched and will require coordination between IT, cybersecurity, and app developers to protect those exposed vulnerabilities with additional resources that mitigate, or reduce, the risk of exploitation. firmware (hard drives, drivers, etc.), Kubernetes instances, websites, applications, and more.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

To protect your business’s network from internet threats, implement the following: A next-generation firewall (NGFW) : Installing a firewall between the public internet and your organization’s private network helps filter some initial malicious traffic. This includes IoT devices. Endpoint protection on all devices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 2, 2023

OT systems often come as closed systems with firmware and software installed by a supplier. In practice, however, air-gapping an OT system or firewalling its protected network is only the beginning of hardening its overall security. They are often unknown and dynamic, and, with OT systems firewalls dissolving, coming from more places.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

At its core, malware exploits existing network, device, or user vulnerabilities , posing as little a risk as annoying advertisements to the much more damaging demand for millions of dollars in ransom. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. How to Defend Against a Backdoor.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) from Check Point and Palo Alto Networks appear on eSecurity Planet ’s list of the top NGFW vendors. Check Point’s and Palo Alto’s NGFW solutions are highly rated by users and analysts alike, and Cyber Ratings gave both companies’ firewalls its highest rating. The Bottom Line. The Bottom Line.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

Their Vulnerability Manager Plus product scans devices and web servers to detect vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and high-risk software. For small businesses with under 25 devices, ManageEngine offers a free license.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Risk-based analytics: Considers the level of risk as the context for the level of permission needed to access systems, applications, and data. Deny-lists (aka: blacklist) : Blocks specific websites or IP addresses by adding them to a list for firewalls to ignore; very difficult to manage at scale.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

The fix: To eliminate malware infections, perform a factory reset, upgrade to the latest firmware, change all default usernames and passwords, and adjust firewall rules to block exposure to unwanted remote management services. The fix: Update libraries and instances to versions patched after February 8, 2024.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

EdgeConnect Enterprise critically comes with firewall , segmentation , and application control capabilities. The first traditional cybersecurity vendor featured is Barracuda Networks, with consistent recognition for its email security , next-generation firewalls ( NGFW ), web application security , and backups.

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