Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A few weeks ago, researchers from Crowdstrike revealed that the Iran-linked APT group tracked as Pioneer Kitten, also known as Fox Kitten or Parisite, is now trying to monetize its efforts by selling access to some of the networks it has hacked to other hackers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, web shells). ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Set up a Web Application Firewall to block suspicious and malicious requests from reaching the website. Require strong administrative passwords(use a password manager for best results) and enable two-factor authentication. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Baka e-skimmer). Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2022

It was once the case that cybersecurity technology consisted of little more than a firewall and antivirus software. Today, we see a changed landscape of managed services, constant monitoring, and instant analysis. There is also the idea of password management software. Are humans still needed in cybersecurity?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

So … the EDR missed an indicator of compromise, and while it may have compensated for it later, the firewall should have stopped inbound/outbound traffic but failed to do so.” Password Policies: Enforce NIST password policy requirements, such as lengthier passwords and the use of password managers.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

The protocol protects your incoming and outgoing internet traffic and makes it difficult for cyber criminals to intercept your data or hack your device. And while you’re in there, update that password to something a little less hackable, possibly saving the new one in a password manager.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Backing up your site protects you from content loss if there’s a server or credentials compromise, or worst case, if the site is hacked. Use Strong Passwords. Use strong, non-dictionary passwords for the WordPress admin and database users. And never reuse passwords. Perform Regular Site Maintenance.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Why and how do websites get hacked? I also shared a personal story about the failure of my first online business because of a hacked site to really drive home the importance of having website security from the beginning. Who’s hacking websites, how do they do it, and why they do it. How to Educate Clients About Website Security.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

State-sponsored hacking is a growing concern, with governments using cyberattacks to gather intelligence, disrupt infrastructure, or compromise national security. Hacktivism and Ideological Motives Hacktivism refers to hacking activities undertaken for ideological or political reasons. The first one is selling it on the dark web.

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Errata Security

APRIL 1, 2020

If hackers use this Zoom method to steal your Windows password, then you aren't in much danger. They can't log into your computer because it's almost certainly behind a firewall. And they can't use the password on your other accounts, because it's not the same. Go into the firewall settings and block "TCP port 445 outbound".

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A network firewall. Two-way firewall. Password manager. 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. Privacy protections.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Whether that’s banking, social channels, or downloading that cool-looking app, there are simple ways you can protect yourself and your community, and actions you can take if you’re a victim of a cyber crime or hack. Never write down your username and passwords. Use a password manager tool like LastPass, 1password or others.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2021

From at least last Thursday, 10th of June 2021, multiple users report on Twitter that they got hacked after being approached to create new digital art. My Metamask got hacked and now my @withFND account is compromised. If you have a firewall or proxy, block the IP 185.215.113.60. Enable the Windows Firewall: [link].

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Engaging with hacked/compromised websites. To combat this, website owners should consider installing a web application firewall (WAF), using malware scanning and removal tools, and a website scanner. Clicking malicious links within comments on a web forum or blog. Inserting a thumb drive laced with malicious programs.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Threat actors cannot hack what they cannot see. All inter-VLAN traffic should go through a firewall. This process goes against typical plans for most network administrators, who use firewalls at the network’s edge (Figure 1 ) and a fast switch on the LAN to route inter-VLAN traffic. Does this add latency?

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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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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Network Security: In this module, you will learn more about how to secure network: firewalls, password managers, and more. No hacking or programming experience is needed. Here you’ll learn how to hack into secure computer systems using social engineering the way Black Hat hackers do.

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Shah provides her expertise in hacking, software development, and kernel development and advocates for open source initiatives. Lots of accounts including Bezos, Elon Musk, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Mr Beast, and a ton more getting hacked for a bitcoin scheme. Also read: Top Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Vendors for 2021.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Why you aren’t too small to get hacked. If your computer has malware on it, it doesn’t matter how secure your website is, because criminals can just steal your password or login in to your website from your computer, pretending to be you. Set strong passwords. Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF).

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

Company - “Oh, easily with one bad hack, you could get $30,000,000 or $20,000,000.” Advice for upping your password game Chrysta: For the average person still dealing with passwords, at least for the vast majority of the accounts they use on a daily basis, what tools or best practices do you recommend for every individual?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 14, 2023

An endpoint web application firewall (WAF) can closely monitor incoming traffic and works wonders in forestalling zero-day incursions. Again, easy-to-hack WordPress themes and plugins account for the vast majority of these incursions. It can create strong passwords for you and store them in a tamper-proof way.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 24, 2021

That meant I tested the release candidates -- not the final product you’d buy in the stores - for consumer-grade antivirus programs, desktop firewalls, and desktop Intrusion detection systems. Thing was, the manager required its own password, which I had not entered; remember, I had hit only two keys.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 24, 2021

That meant I tested the release candidates -- not the final product you’d buy in the stores - for consumer-grade antivirus programs, desktop firewalls, and desktop Intrusion detection systems. Thing was, the manager required its own password, which I had not entered; remember, I had hit only two keys.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 30, 2022

In hacking, what is it like to go down a rabbit hole, to keep uncovering more and more access to places you really shouldn’t have access to? Then I decided to hack you. And I remember calling Symantec and reporting a serious bug in an early version of their password manager. That's when I noticed something strange.

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