Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

The Daixin Team group gains initial access to victims through virtual private network (VPN) servers. In one successful attack, the attackers likely exploited an unpatched vulnerability in the organization’s VPN server. In another compromise, the group leveraged on compromised credentials to access a legacy VPN server.

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Ransomware VPN Cybercrime Accountability 65

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It’s important to note that disaster recovery (DR) sites are usually not air-gapped due to live VPN between production and the DR site. Threat actors cannot hack what they cannot see. All inter-VLAN traffic should go through a firewall. The ideal situation is putting LAN traffic through expensive firewalls.

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Architecture Ransomware Backups Firewall 111

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

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks. In a complex, modern network, this assumption falls apart.

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Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

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. Use a firewall on your router and any devices connected to your network to prevent unauthorized access to your network and data.

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Wireless Encryption Authentication IoT 98

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Penetration tests include the use of vulnerability scanning tools and will generally be applied against external security devices and applications including, but not limited to, firewalls , web servers, web applications, gateways , and VPN servers. “White hat” and ethical hacking certifications are just cool to have.

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Penetration Testing Phishing Risk Social Engineering 120

Security Affairs

AUGUST 30, 2018

An attacker that is able to compromise a vulnerable device like a home router could use it as an entry point in a target network and hack other devices. The gateway device connects bedside equipment (anesthesia and infusion pumps, respirators and IoT products) to the network. Securi ty Affairs – Misfortune Cookie, hacking).

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Technology Advertising VPN Manufacturing 44

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Looking back at past leaks of private companies providing such services, such as in the case of Hacking Team, we learned that many states all over the world were buying these capabilities, whether to complement their in-house technologies or as a stand-alone solution they couldn’t develop. Hack-and-leak is the new black (and bleak).

Firmware 110

Firmware Surveillance Mobile Telecommunications 110

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A network firewall. Virtual private network ( VPN ). Two-way firewall. Microsoft Defender offers virus and threat protection, firewall and network protection, app and browser control, plus family controls too. Protection against sophisticated malware and zero-day attacks. Multi-layer ransomware protection. Encryption.

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Antivirus Software Malware Marketing 98

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 4, 2021

The organizations hacked hadn’t gotten around to deploying the patches. Value Proposition : Syxsense Manage lets you see and manage all endpoints inside and outside the network, with coverage for all major operating systems and endpoints, including IoT devices. No need for complex infrastructure or VPN requirements.

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Software Antivirus Risk Backups 87

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2018

We also recommend you use a VPN to protect your computers and mobile devices from hackers. We encourage users who wish to continue operating these legacy products to configure their firewall to prevent remote access to these devices and to take measures to ensure that only trusted devices on the local network have access to the device.

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Firmware IoT VPN Authentication 58

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Ransomware, a definition Ransomware is a set of malware technologies, hacking techniques, and social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use to cause harm, breach data, and render data unusable. In this section, you learn what is ransomware, how it fuels criminal activity, how ransomware works, and how to stop ransomware.

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