Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Last week, the Russian Internet giant Yandex has been targeting by the largest DDoS attack in the history of Runet, the Russian Internet designed to be independent of the world wide web and ensure the resilience of the country to an internet shutdown. If somebody got your password in 2018, just an upgrade will not help.

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DDOS Firewall Passwords Internet 74

Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

A lot of people are thinking about the security of their home network right now, and as one of the project leaders on the OWASP Internet of Things Security Project , I wanted to provide three levels of security you can do at home. There are security/hacker types that maintain massive repositories of passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Endpoint: Enables access for human users and computer services and commonly includes PCs, laptops, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT). Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs): Improve the general security of a firewall with advanced packet analysis capabilities to block malware and known-malicious sites.

Architecture 117

Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 117

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Remote access security acts as something of a virtual barrier, preventing unauthorized access to data and assets beyond the traditional network perimeter. Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance.

Passwords 97

Passwords Authentication Encryption VPN 97

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

“It is recommended that your QNAP NAS stay behind your router and firewall without a public IP address. ” The vendor also recommends enabling the VPN server function on the user router to access QNAP NAS from the Internet. Only use encrypted HTTPS or other types of secure connections (SSH, etc.).

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VPN Internet Internet Firewall 99

Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2023

. “Executables written in Golang tend to be dedicated to scanning, brute-forcing and propagation, and a fork of the zmap internet scanning utility has often been observed.” This campaign specifically targets SSH servers exposed to the internet with password authentication enabled. ” concludes the report.

Cybercrime 79

Cybercrime DDOS Internet Internet 79

Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2023

The attackers were able to send funds from hot wallets and download user names and password hashes. “Please keep your CAS behind a firewall and VPN. With VPN/Firewall attackers from open internet cannot access your server and exploit it. Please invalidate them and generate new keys & password.

Cryptocurrency 74

Cryptocurrency VPN Manufacturing Firewall 74

SecureList

MARCH 12, 2024

Recommendations provided in these rankings are general in nature and based on information security best practices standards and guidelines, such as OWASP and NIST. Mitigation: do not store files containing sensitive data, such as passwords or backups, in web application publish directories.

Passwords 106

Passwords Authentication Architecture Risk 106

Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2021

Taiwanese vendor QNAP has published a security advisory to warn customers of a new piece of malware named Dovecat that is targeting NAS devices. The malware targets QNAP NAS devices exposed online that use weak passwords. ” reads the security advisory published by the vendor. Install a firewall.

Cryptocurrency 112

Cryptocurrency Firmware Malware Passwords 112

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Chinese Communist Party).

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Mobile Backups Firewall 116

Security Affairs

MARCH 5, 2023

“The malware triggers multiple subprocesses, including threads for cookies, passwords and cryptocurrency wallet theft.” Below is the list of capabilities supported by the RAT through the control interface includes: Tokens: Dumps to the screen login tokens for several application that use chromium via electron.io

Malware 87

Malware Cryptocurrency Passwords Cybercrime 87

Security Affairs

JANUARY 6, 2021

of Zyxel USG devices contains an undocumented account (zyfwp) with an unchangeable password. The password for this account can be found in cleartext in the firmware.” Impacted devices include Unified Security Gateway (USG), ATP, USG FLEX and VPN firewalls products. The vulnerability received a CVSS score of 7.8,

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Firmware Passwords Accountability VPN 105

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

For Exchange, the most prevalent exploit has been ProxyLogon —this highlights the need to patch high-severity vulnerabilities in internet-facing devices, as the group has continued to successfully exploit these vulnerabilities even recently, well after updates supplied the fixes.” DefaultAccount with a password of P@ssw0rd1234).

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Encryption Internet Internet Firewall 112

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Researchers at the threat intelligence firm Cyble discovered a new wave of phishing attacks targeting multiple organizations that are abusing the ngrok platform, a secure and introspectable tunnel to the localhost. Users of ngrok and other tunnelling services are advised to obtain authorization from their information security teams.

Phishing 119

Phishing Cybercrime Mobile Internet 119

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

“ This actor has also demonstrated interest in obtaining unauthorized access to SCADA systems using common default passwords.” ” The FBI urges organizations that suffered a security breach in the past to reset passwords, enhance the security of systems exposed online and warn their employees.

VPN 84

VPN Cybercrime Passwords Firewall 84

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Even with high-level security measures, no one is safe from such threats. That is why most companies hire professional information security services to mitigate the risks arising from data breaches. The Internet network is vulnerable as cybercriminals are lurking online, waiting to intercept loopholes for hacking systems.

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Cybersecurity Data breaches Backups Firewall 90

Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

Your IP or Internet Protocol address is your digital identity on the internet. It may be used to download unauthorized stuff or may be used for uploading disputed content on the internet. It disguises your original identity and location and allows you to access the internet from a remote server. Use Strong Passwords.

Hacking 87

Hacking VPN Internet Internet 87

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2023

The following table contains the list ID and password values used by the bot in the dictionary attacks along with the IP address for the target. ID Password Attack Target admin qwe123Q# 124.160.40[.]48 They should also use security programs such as firewalls for servers accessible from outside to restrict access by attackers.

DDOS 78

DDOS Malware Passwords Accountability 78

Cisco Security

AUGUST 12, 2021

Like other Black Hat conferences, the mission of the NOC is to build a conference network that is secure, stable and accessible for the training events, briefings, sponsors and attendees. Threat hunting is a core mission of the Cisco Secure team, while monitoring the DNS activity for potentially malicious activity. Recorded Future.

DNS 137

DNS Firewall Phishing Mobile 137

eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

When millions of people around the world were sent home to work at the onset of the global COVD-19 pandemic, they left behind not only empty offices but also a host of Internet of Things (IoT) devices – from smartwatches to networked printers – that were still connected to corporate networks and cranking away.

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IoT Risk Architecture Manufacturing 145

Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals trick people into giving away sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. Network Security: Network security is the practice of securing a computer network from unauthorized access or attacks.

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Cyber Attacks IoT Authentication Antivirus 52

Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2023

In order to conceal malicious traffic, the threat actor routes it through compromised small office and home office (SOHO) network devices, including routers, firewalls, and VPN hardware. Volt Typhoon targets internet-facing Fortinet FortiGuard devices to achieve initial access to targeted organizations.

Accountability 71

Accountability VPN Manufacturing Firewall 71

Security Affairs

JULY 12, 2021

For additional security, Kaseya recommends reducing the surface of the attack by limiting access to the VSA Web GUI to local IP addresses by blocking port 443 inbound on the internet firewall. Once installed the security updates, all users’ passwords will be reset and users will have to choose a new one.

Ransomware 60

Ransomware Small Business Firewall Internet 60

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

After technical analysis and source tracing, the technical team has now clarified the network attack infrastructure, special weapons and equipment, and techniques and tactics used in the TAO attack activities, restored the attack process and stolen documents, and mastered the information of the US NSA and its subordinate TAO on China.

Hacking 86

Hacking Cyber Attacks Government Internet 86

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Will Enable Mass Spying Reddit Says Leaked U.S.-U.K. billion personal records compromised by data breaches in past two years — underscoring need for end‑to‑end encryption Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

Data breaches 83

Data breaches Ransomware Hacking Financial Services 83

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Crowdstrike collected evidence of the use of password-spraying attempts using extremely weak either third-party-focused passwords (i.e. The implant was used by LightBasin to steal passwords to access other systems and deploy additional implants. huawei) for the initial compromise.

Telecommunications 108

Telecommunications Mobile Hacking Architecture 108

Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes. Enable a personal firewall on agency workstations, configured to deny unsolicited connection requests. the extension matches the file header).

Malware 104

Malware Government Passwords System Administration 104

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes. Enable a personal firewall on agency workstations, configured to deny unsolicited connection requests. the extension matches the file header).

Malware 111

Malware Passwords Advertising Antivirus 111

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The malware is able to steal sensitive information (a variety of credentials, including FTP credentials, stored email passwords, passwords stored in the browser, as well as a whole host of other credentials) . If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication.

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Malware Passwords Advertising Antivirus 63

Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2022

Law enforcement speculates hackers using the hacking tool to steal personal details, passwords, private photographs, video footage, and data from tens of thousands of victims. The authorities believe the man earned between $300,000 and $400,000 from selling the malware.

Spyware 97

Spyware Malware Cybercrime Hacking 97

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Email has become incredibly important to billions of internet users. In our personal and professional lives, email has emerged as our largest collection of sensitive information. You sign into everything with your email address so it’s also the de facto identity layer of the internet.

Accountability 144

Accountability Firewall Phishing Technology 144

Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, May 2021. The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) published its Smart Cities (connected places) guidance for UK local authorities. Cyber Security: Data ‘Re’-Assurance.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Passwords Scams Cyber Attacks 105

Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2019

Ares bot also scans for both other Android systems running Telnet services and attempt to crack passwords protecting them. Companies are advised to implement firewalls or other security solutions, or segment local networks, so any infected device doesn’t have access to critical systems. ” continues the analysis.

IoT 76

IoT Passwords Advertising Malware 76

Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Section 6 A requirement coming into force in March 2025 is that organisations will need to have a web application firewall in place for any web applications exposed to the internet. Section 8 Password strength requirements have increased, moving from a minimum of 7 to 12 alpha and numeric characters.

Authentication 52

Authentication Passwords Media Encryption 52

Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2019

Wi-Fi are now installed in each and every place regardless of the size of the place; from international airports to small kiosks, you can find an internet connection everywhere. This data may include your personal and secretive details like emails, social media accounts, passwords, bank details, and other crucial stuff.

Hacking 102

Hacking VPN Passwords Internet 102

Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2020

To increase the complexity of hacking your device, always get to know who is calling your APIs, by using a simple access authentication (user/password) or an API key (asymmetric key). Call Security Experts. For API security, it’s okay to be paranoid and show very little information, particularly in error messages.

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Authentication Firewall Encryption Passwords 108

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Researcher discovered that global B2B CRM provider Really Simple Systems exposed online a non-password-protected database with million records. Cybersecurity Researcher, Jeremiah Fowler, discovered and reported to vpnMentor about a non-password protected database that contained over 3 million records.

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Data breaches B2B Education Identity Theft 100