SecureWorld News

JULY 7, 2022

United States government agencies recently released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing information on how North Korean state-sponsored threat actors are actively using Maui ransomware to attack healthcare organizations. What is North Korea up to? Mitigations for Maui ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

DMZ networks are also helpful for separating out third-party servers, routers, and other technologies and platforms that don’t have as many manageable security features and controls built in. In many cases, a dual firewall layout is implemented for a second round of network packet filtering before the LAN (see image below).

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 31, 2024

Developing a secured AI system is essential because artificial intelligence is a transformative technology, expanding its capabilities and societal influence. Initiatives focused on trustworthy AI understand the profound impacts this technology can have on individuals and society.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.” 1 ] secretsdump A script used to extract credentials and other confidential information from a system.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Peter is an IT manager for a technology manufacturer that got hit with a Russian ransomware strain called “ Zeppelin ” in May 2020. He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

However, before we dig into the technologies, let’s first examine why we need them. Industries with very expensive operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as healthcare or industrial manufacturing, can be especially vulnerable. The Scope of the Unfixable Device Problem. Network segmentation.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals. When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Untrusted remote users need a secure way to navigate the internet and corporate firewalls to establish trust and gain access. Duo Network Gateway has already helped hundreds of organizations across multiple industries, including technology and IT services, education, finance, healthcare. How does DNG for SMB work?

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2024

The ransomware was involved in attacks aimed at technology and healthcare, defense contractors, educational institutions, manufacturers, companies across Europe, the United States, and Canada. Zeppelin actors request ransom payments in Bitcoin, they range from several thousand dollars to over a million dollars.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 23, 2021

So, without further ado, and in no particular order, here are the industry trends: Technology. The vast majority of DNS traffic in the Technology sector—the sector involving the development and/or distribution of technological goods and services—can be attributed to two categories: cryptomining and phishing. Healthcare.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Real-life examples of depth of defense Network Perimeter: Organizations often deploy firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network monitoring tools at the network perimeter to prevent unauthorized access. decrease in successful breaches. Data Level: Encrypting sensitive data at rest and in transit is crucial to securing information.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2022

Gartner analyst Pete Shoard advised that being as clear as possible about your needs is key to selecting the right service, noting that offerings can range from managing a single technology to sharing the responsibility for operating a security platform to full outsourcing of security operations. DXC Technology. 11 Leading MSSPs.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The hope is that Matter gives rise to an emerging technology ecosystem in which interoperability deepens not just in smart homes, but across multiple interconnected systems. Support for DMARC To implement BIMI, companies must embrace DMARC , which stands for “domain-based message authentication, reporting and conformance.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2022

What further compounds an already complex architectural and security landscape is the fact that critical infrastructure industries in various countries tend to be either partially or fully government controlled; with many providing “essential services” such as Healthcare, Water, Power, Emergency Services and Food production.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 9, 2023

The Industry Information technology's ability to connect and communicate has become integral to our society here in the digital age. It enables us to stay connected on a personal level as well as provide essential services for banking, healthcare, transportation, and more. Why are Telecom Sectors Targeted? What can be done?

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

A good start would be to read Mobilizing the C-Suite: Waging War Against Cyberattacks, written by Frank Riccardi, a former privacy and compliance officer from the healthcare sector. LW: You discuss password management and MFA; how big a bang for the buck is adopting best practices in these areas?

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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. Endpoint protection on all devices. This includes IoT devices.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 16, 2024

Integration with Business Processes Effective DLP goes beyond technology; it integrates seamlessly with existing business processes. Implementing technologies that provide real-time insights into data usage, anomalies, and potential threats ensures that the DLP strategy remains agile and responsive to evolving risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

This can include measures such as firewalls , antivirus, access management and data backup policies, etc. It applies to healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other organizations that handle PHI. National Institute of Standards and Technology. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA is a U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Specializing in seed and Series A opportunities, the San Francisco-based firm has an extensive consumer, enterprise, and healthcare investments portfolio. As a leading VC, BVP offers budding companies plenty to consider, with a set of roadmaps and tools for today’s technologies and market complexities. Evolution Equity Partners.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

In a perfect world, the firewalls of our servers would only allow web traffic in from trusted ports. With the Cloud Snooper malware, however, untrusted web traffic sneaks past firewalls and enters right into Linux servers — a big no-no. Specifically, they noticed some servers were receiving some anomalous inbound traffic. How it works.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Rather than doors, locks and vaults, IT departments rely on a combination of strategies, technologies, and user awareness training to protect an enterprise against cybersecurity attacks that can compromise systems, steal data and other valuable company information, and damage an enterprise’s reputation. What is Cybersecurity Risk Management?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Private cloud security is the set of techniques, technology, and requirements used to safeguard data and resources in a private cloud environment. Optimizing virtualization: Virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V and containers are used in private clouds to provide flexibility in resource allocation and isolation.

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

Duo Network Gateway has already helped hundreds of organizations across multiple industries (technology and IT services, education, finance, healthcare and more) offer its workforce consistent and secure access to corporate resources from any device and location – and customers are already benefiting from adopting this solution.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 8, 2023

8, 2023 – Picus Security , the pioneer of Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) technology, has released The Blue Report 2023. Picus’ Blue Report data shows that, on average, organizations’ security controls (such as next-gen firewalls and intrusion prevention solutions) only prevent 6 out of every 10 attacks. San Francisco, Calif.,

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

HTML smuggling is an evasive technique that uses legitimate HTML5 or JavaScript features to make its way past firewalls and other security technologies. In this way, rather than having to directly maneuver malicious code through a network, the malware instead is built locally, already behind a firewall. What Is HTML Smuggling?

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The ransomware was involved in attacks aimed at technology and healthcare, defense contractors, educational institutions, manufacturers, companies across Europe, the United States, and Canada. Zeppelin actors request ransom payments in Bitcoin, they range from several thousand dollars to over a million dollars.

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Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

Indeed ransomware has entered the mainstream as threat actors increasingly focus their attention on critical infrastructure providers that can’t afford any downtime or disruption from a cyber incident – from food and transportation suppliers to energy and healthcare systems. No single technology or best practice alone can prevent it.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Healthcare and Public Health sector with ransomware. businesses, mainly in the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector, with ransomware operations. Secure PII/PHI at collection points and encrypt the data at rest and in transit by using technologies such as Transport Layer Security (TPS).

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

The directive applies to any networking devices — such as firewalls, routers and load balancers — that allow remote authentication or administration. TechCrunch has been tracking the fallout from victim organizations , which range from banks and insurance providers to universities and healthcare entities.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Implement Security Controls Following NIST’s cloud security model, develop policies, methods, and technology for protecting cloud assets, such as access control, encryption, and network security. Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA, while banking institutions must adhere to PCI DSS.

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Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Specifically, we are announcing new solutions and technologies across our portfolio in Secure Connectivity , Network Security , and Zero Trust. Secure Firewall 3100 Series. I encourage all partners to drill down on each announcement in the accompanying blogs and news announcements. Cloud Application Security.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

The increasingly distributed nature of IT – with data and applications living in and being accessed through the cloud, outside of traditional data centers protected by firewalls and antivirus software – is helping to fuel the zero-trust push, which states that identity is key. How the devices communicated was also a problem.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 9, 2023

The Industry Information technology's ability to connect and communicate has become integral to our society here in the digital age. It enables us to stay connected on a personal level as well as provide essential services for banking, healthcare, transportation, and more. Why are Telecom Sectors Targeted? What can be done?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Next-generation firewalls (NGFW).

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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.” ” Organizations can still be protected even if their EDR technologies only identify attack patterns rather than individual files, he said.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CSA mentions RDP exploitation , SonicWall firewall exploits, and phishing campaigns. Zeppelin, aka Buran, is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) written in Delphi and built upon the foundation of VegaLocker. Due to the RaaS model there are several methods in use to gain initial access. Mitigation.

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