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. The typical username and password for Wi-Fi routers is “admin” for both, but you may need to search online or contact your ISP if that doesn’t work.

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Kali Linux

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

To enable wireless support, we need to find: The kernel Wi-Fi modules that need to be in the initramfs (Depends on hardware) The Wi-Fi firmware files that need to be in the initramfs (Depends on hardware) The Wireless interface name (Kali defaults to: wlan0 ) Additional packages to increase functionally. bin firmware: brcm/brcmfmac*-sdio.*.txt

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

It sells a range of Internet appliances primarily directed at content control and network security, including devices providing services for network firewalls, unified threat management (UTM), virtual private networks (VPNs), and anti-spam for email.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

About the Author: Larbi OUIYZME Cybersecurity Consultant and Licensed Ham Radio Operator since 1988 with prefix CN8FF, deeply passionate about RF measurement, antennas, satellites, Software-defined radio, Digital Mobile Radio and RF Pentesting. What are the common firmware and software vulnerabilities in RF devices that can be exploited?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The flaw can only be exploited if the device using the chip has the over-the-air firmware download (OAD) feature enabled. Experts pointed out that all Aruba access points share the same OAD password, which can be obtained by intercepting a legitimate update or by reverse engineering the device. ” continues the post.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

Firewall supplier Check Point Software Technologies has reported a massive surge in the registration of coronavirus-related domains, since Jan. For all individual computing device users, think twice before you open an email attachment, click to a link or download a new mobile app. It’s already happening. Do you really need to do it?

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

billion individuals have a smartphone or mobile device, it’s likely that SMS phishing will become just as prevalent as email phishing, if not more so. Use a web application firewall to filter bad traffic and stealthy attacks away from your website. Given that over 2.5

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Hold training sessions to help employees manage passwords and identify phishing attempts. Additionally, operating systems, firewalls and firmware must be hardened and updated with vendor provided patches regularly and timely, and previously mentioned anti-virus software must be kept up to date. SQL Injection.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2018

CVE-2018-18472 – XXE and Unauthenticated Remote Command Execution in Axentra Hipserv NAS firmware. . It’s used in different devices from different vendors, the affected devices sharing the firmware are: Netgear Stora. The company provides a firmware with a web interface that mainly uses PHP as a serverside language.

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Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

Security experts warn that many smart devices are vulnerable to attack because they do not undergo sufficient security testing, often run outdated software, and it is not possible to install a firewall or other security software onto them as you can do on a conventional computer. How Can We Make The Internet of Things More Secure?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Enable Firewall Protection Your firewall , working as the primary filter, protects your network from both inbound and outgoing threats. Mac and Windows have their own built-in firewalls, and home routers and antivirus subscriptions frequently include them also. Some password managers offer free versions if you need help.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password).

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malicious mobile app. Experts say the best defense is a multi-pronged network security strategy that includes a firewall, anti-malware software, network monitoring, intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS), and data protection. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. RAM scraper.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Widespread, complex business networks are particularly challenging to protect; these can include edge and mobile networks as well as branch office networks and SANs. Human Security Threats Employees make mistakes, whether that’s an accidental line of code or a router password exposed for the whole internet to see.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 14, 2020

Use unique, strong passwords, and store them in a password manager. Many people get hacked from having guessable or previously compromised passwords. Good passwords are long, random, and unique to each account, which means it’s impossible for a human to manage them on their own. Automatic Logins Using Lastpass.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

Use of weak passwords was a common theme with the investigation, which concluded: weak default passwords cyber-criminals could hack were found on most of the routers. a lack of firmware updates, important for security and performance. How Hidden Vulnerabilities will Lead to Mobile Device Compromises.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2021

For home WiFi, here are some tips that can help you improve your network security settings: Update your router’s firmware to the latest version to patch any vulnerabilities. Enable your router and operation system’s respective firewalls to raise a network barrier that monitors traffic. Always change default passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

For example, once it infects your device, a keylogger will start tracking every keystroke you make and sending a log of those keystrokes to the hacker, allowing them to reconstruct any sensitive information you might have entered after infection, such as your PIN, password, or social security number.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Mobile devices exposed to wide attacks. Although 2022 did not feature any mobile intrusion story on the scale of the Pegasus scandal, a number of 0-days have still been exploited in the wild by threat actors. But first, let’s examine how they fared with the predictions for 2022. What we predicted in 2022.

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