The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Although, the topic has gained popularity amongst CIOs and CISOs, most companies are still overlooking important security blind spots when it comes to securing their digital assets outside the enterprise firewalls—domains, DNS, digital certificates. Security goes beyond the firewall, not just behind it.

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DNS Firewall Social Engineering Risk 140

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

When creating a BCP, the following guiding questions can serve as a starting point: How would the organization function if critical systems such as computers, laptops, servers, email, and the Internet were unavailable? It serves as a barrier between web applications and the Internet, identifying traces of various cyber attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Related: How PKI could secure the Internet of Things If that sounds too complicated to grasp, take a look at the web address for the home page of this website. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be. Take note of how the URL begins with HTTPS.

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Internet Internet Encryption Authentication 160

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. Social engineering invariably is the first step in cyber attacks ranging from phishing and ransomware to business email compromise ( BEC ) scams and advanced persistent threat ( APT ) hacks. It’s already happening.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Safer Internet Day is a reminder for organizations to train and regularly refresh employee awareness around cybersecurity. With regular headlines of the latest cyber-attack occurring, organizations must focus on cybersecurity and using the internet safely. So why is it vital to train employees on cybersecurity and internet risks?

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Internet Internet Data breaches Phishing 94

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs). Learn about secure coding practices, web application firewalls (WAFs), and vulnerability scanning tools. Analyze real-world case studies and research effective prevention and awareness strategies.

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Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Social Engineering IoT 111

SecureWorld News

APRIL 14, 2025

Traditional protections like firewalls, encryption, MFA, and IDS/IPS continue to be crucial, but these are reactive methods to an extent, and their effectiveness heavily depends on how well they are configured.

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Media Social Engineering Malware Financial Services 73

Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2025

CISA adds Oracle WebLogic Server and Mitel MiCollab flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Threat actors breached the Argentinas airport security police (PSA) payroll Moxa router flaws pose serious risks to industrial environmets US adds Tencent to the list of companies supporting Chinese military Eagerbee backdoor targets govt entities (..)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2024

Crooks manipulate GitHub’s search results to distribute malware BatBadBut flaw allowed an attacker to perform command injection on Windows Roku disclosed a new security breach impacting 576,000 accounts LastPass employee targeted via an audio deepfake call TA547 targets German organizations with Rhadamanthys malware CISA adds D-Link multiple (..)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 18, 2022

It’s often not possible to remove or retrieve assets that have been exposed on hacking forums, dark web, or the internet. Leaked corporate intelligence available online has been the blind spot of Firewalls, anti-malware, and endpoint detection and response (EDR). Many of whom never recover. Developing Healthy Cybersecurity Culture.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 17, 2018

It was a reflection of attackers moving to take full advantage of the fresh attack vectors cropping up as companies retooled their legacy networks – comprised of ‘on-premises’ servers and clients – to operate in the expanding world of cloud services, mobile devices and the Internet of Things.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 25, 2019

Without APIs there would be no cloud computing, no social media, no Internet of Things. Because companies can’t protect APIs with traditional means, like firewalls, they must find other ways to secure them. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be.

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Let us start with the abbreviations that define the categories of information security products: WAF stands for Web Application Firewall , NGFW stands for Next Generation Firewall. NGFW (or Next Generation Firewall) is an evolution of traditional firewalls and serves to delimit access between network segments.

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Firewall Information Security Penetration Testing Banking 52

Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2022

In the early 1990s, the Internet industry needed to move packets as fast as possible because some marketing genius came up with the idea that everyone could have “Unlimited Internet Access” for $9.95 Those people belong in the Internet Hall of Fame. Truth be told, AOL made the Internet, the Internet.

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Cyber Insurance Insurance Marketing Firewall 105

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

This past year set a profound stage, from the advent of stringent cyber regulations to the convergence of generative AI, social engineering, and ransomware. Last year, we witnessed the fast-evolving nature of social engineering attacks, and this evolution poses greater challenges for detection and defense.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2019

Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, and ensure that they are not accessible from the Internet. Locate control system networks and devices behind firewalls and isolate them from the business network. VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. or direct connections with assets (storage containers, load balancing servers, web application firewalls, etc.) API calls on related applications (shopping carts, databases, etc.)

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Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 109

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

An employee aware of cyber threats, protection measures, and the main tactics of malicious actors is less prone to social engineering attempts or phishing attacks. A network with multiple firewalls, protected routers, and encrypted transfers can be the reason for bad actors to refuse to attack your infrastructure.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 14, 2025

To gain access to internal networks, Akira targeted local accounts with disabled multifactor authentication (MFA) and SonicOS firmware versions vulnerable to exploitation, often exposed to the internet for virtual private network (VPN) access. When left unpatched, they become appealing targets to ransomware groups.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

Not long ago, it was revealed that T-Mobile had been breached by bad actors who convinced employees to switch their SIM cards to let them bypass two-factor identification — reminding us how effective social engineering can still be. So where do we go from here? The issue likely comes down to awareness.

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DNS Cybersecurity CISO Social Engineering 140

Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2023

The LockBit Locker group is known for using a combination of advanced techniques, even phishing, and also social engineering, to gain initial access to a company’s network. In fact, in this case, the attackers were able to exploit unpatched vulnerabilities in the company’s FortiGate firewall.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 6, 2023

If someone finds out what it is, either from a list online or by socially engineering the victim, the game is indeed up. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolate them from business networks. Well, one of the biggest is that hard coded credentials are used to talk to Nexx servers.

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IoT Social Engineering Passwords Internet 98

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

GLIBC keeps common code in one place, thus making it easier for multiple programs to connect to the company network and to the Internet. One tried-and-true incursion method pivots off social engineering. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be.

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Hacking Energy and Utilities System Administration Accountability 212

Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

No matter how many firewalls or network controls you have in place, the risk of insider threat will always be present. Conduct regular social engineering tests on your employees to actively demonstrate where improvements need to be made. Segment your internal corporate networks to isolate any malware infections that may arise.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Social engineering. Social engineering is the most prevalent way threat actors find their way into your environment. Getting an unexpected call from the Social Security administration or the IRS will never happen. These will sit on the public internet or companies’ intranet and be most exposed to threats.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

From Internet of Things (IoT) devices to the cloud and hybrid work endpoints , cybersecurity spending has also grown and shifted since COVID-19 changed the way the world works. “In Carpenter said organizations have become experts in technology-based security tactics such as firewalls , email gateways , endpoint protection , and more.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The benefits of using digital banking are numerous: ❯ No need to visit a physical bank branch or wait in line; ❯ Customers access 24/7 from any device with an internet connection; ❯ Remote check deposits using smartphones; and ❯ Peer-to-peer transfers and payments.

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Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

Oftentimes, phishing and social engineering are used to steal credentials and/or get employees to click on a malicious link or attachment. Cloud & web security – Protect users from ransomware and other malware while they’re on the Internet or using cloud applications. How exactly do attackers get in?

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Ransomware Technology Government Phishing 145

Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

Your first line of defense is to make life hard for hackers by ensuring you: Use strong, unique passwords; keep your systems patched with security updates; install advanced antivirus protection that defends your computer against malicious software; enable the firewalls on your Internet router and computers.

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Hacking Social Engineering Spyware Antivirus 106

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2025

Threat actors used AI tools to orchestrate highly convincing and scalable social engineering campaigns, making it easier to deceive users and infiltrate systems. This trend, among other AI-powered social engineering attacks, will amplify identity compromise, ransomware, and data exfiltration in 2025.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

As businesses in every sector embrace digital transformation initiatives, adopting cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, automation, AI, and interconnected ecosystems, their attack surface widens exponentially. Similarly, in this era of distributed work, employees access company resources from various locations and devices.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

As networks evolved and organizations adopted internet communications for critical business processes, these cryptographic systems became essential for protecting data. Phishing and social engineering are common ways threat actors can obtain a symmetric key, but cryptanalysis and brute force attempts can also break symmetric key ciphers.

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Encryption Computers and Electronics Password Management Passwords 138

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

Original post at [link] While organizations must still account for flashy vulnerability exploitations, denial-of-service campaigns, or movie-themed cyber-heists, phishing-based social engineering attacks remain a perennial choice of cybercriminals when it comes to hacking their victims.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2024

The use of voice-based social engineering to gain entry into networks is on the rise—a technique made popular by Scattered Spider and the Qakbot threat group. The report breaks down the most significant law enforcement operations against ransomware groups and initial access brokers over the past year.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 4, 2021

Devices in the field including the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) have become new targets, resulting in malicious actors shifting their focus from corporate networks to the OT edge. Ransomware leverages social engineering attacks, preying on fears as a way to execute malicious code on devices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Everyone who uses the internet or deals with a digital file or task uses an endpoint device. Back then, endpoint security focused on computers, which meant the installation of antivirus, malware protection, firewall, and (sometimes) VPN in every computer. Unfortunately, it is no longer as simple as it used to be in the past.

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IoT Antivirus Threat Detection Cyber threats 120

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Also read : Best Internet Security Suites & Software. In November 2021, an unauthorized third party called a Robinhood customer support employee and, through social engineering , gained access to the company’s customer support systems. Defending Against RDP Attacks: Best Practices. Examples of Notable RDP Attacks.

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