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Palo Alto Firewalls Under Attack: Critical Flaw Exploited to Deploy Cryptojacking Malware

Penetration Testing

Palo Alto Networks’ popular firewall appliances are currently in the crosshairs of cybercriminals.

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CVE-2024-22144: Critical Flaw in Popular WordPress Security Plugin Exposes 200,000+ Sites

Penetration Testing

Security researcher ‘stealthcopter‘ has exposed a severe security hole in the widely used WordPress Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall plugin (GOTMLS). This vulnerability, labeled CVE-2024-22144 with a “Critical” CVSS score of 9.0,

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The Invisible Threat: KV-botnet Infects SOHO Devices Worldwide

Penetration Testing

A new menace emerged, dubbed “KV-botnet,” this sophisticated malware network was identified by Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs, revealing a covert operation that had infected small-office and home-office routers and firewall devices globally.

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How to Perform a Firewall Audit in 11 Steps (+Free Checklist)

eSecurity Planet

A firewall audit is a procedure for reviewing and reconfiguring firewalls as needed so they still suit your organization’s security goals. Auditing your firewall is one of the most important steps to ensuring it’s still equipped to protect the perimeter of your business’ network.

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How To Set Up a Firewall in 8 Easy Steps + Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Setting up a firewall is the first step in securing your network. A successful firewall setup and deployment requires careful design, implementation, and maintenance to effectively improve your network integrity and data security. Verify that the chosen firewall can meet your security standards and functions.

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Cybersecurity Research Topics for Beginners: Exploring the Fundamentals

CyberSecurity Insiders

Malware Analysis: Explore malware types, their behavior, and the techniques used for analyzing and detecting them. Investigate malware’s propagation methods, evasion techniques, and methods for identifying and mitigating potential threats.

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Do Not Confuse Next Generation Firewall And Web Application Firewall

SiteLock

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.