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CISA Order Highlights Persistent Risk at Network Edge

Krebs on Security

The directive applies to any networking devices — such as firewalls, routers and load balancers — that allow remote authentication or administration. The researchers found that just being able to reach the management interface for a vulnerable Fortinet SSL VPN appliance was enough to completely compromise the devices.

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Is The Cost Of Predictive Cyber Security Worth The Investment?

Security Boulevard

The Livingston firewall rapidly became replaced with Checkpoint running on Windows NT server, (Stop laughing, I actually set one up once). Cisco came to market with the PIX firewall, Netscreen came to market with the ASIC based firewall, and suddenly, security had a voice. What Is Not Covered Under Cyber Insurance?

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Daixin Team targets health organizations with ransomware, US agencies warn

Security Affairs

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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US CISA report shares details on web shells used by Iranian hackers

Security Affairs

According to the CISA’s report , Iranian hackers from an unnamed APT group are employing several known web shells, in attacks on IT, government, healthcare, financial, and insurance organizations across the United States. The malware used by the threat actors includes the ChunkyTuna, Tiny, and China Chopper web shells.

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Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Cost-Effective Defense Strategies

SecureWorld News

The costs of recovering from such incidents, especially for smaller organizations without cyber insurance, can be devastating. For instance, hardware- or software-based firewalls can monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic and block suspicious activity.

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Best Ransomware Removal and Recovery Services

eSecurity Planet

Basic cybersecurity defenses still apply: next generation firewalls (NGFW) , endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms, employee cybersecurity training , patching. Digital forensics for insurance, medical, legal, and Fortune 500 companies. Incident report for law enforcement and insurance. Proven Data’s key services.

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Ingenious Phishing Tactics in the Modern Scammer's Toolbox

SecureWorld News

If that's a no-go for whatever reason, a Wi-Fi VPN can do the heavy lifting in terms of traffic encryption. This mechanism was seen in a series of highly-targeted attacks against businesses representing different industries, including finance, insurance, automotive, and investment management.