eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Major cybersecurity events in the last week make clear that hackers just keep getting savvier — and security teams need to be vigilant to keep up. Ransomware groups continue to exploit unpatched vulnerabilities. Now ransomware attackers, possibly affiliated with FIN8, are exploiting unpatched Citrix products to launch attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The conference’s focus on cyber resilience doesn’t mean that organizations should abandon core security defenses like EDR , access control and firewalls , but they should be prepared for the advanced threats that will, at some point, get past them. MSSPs Fare Well in First MITRE Evaluations. Backup Is Hard.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

The FBI’s recommended fix for this solution is not a patch but rather the removal of any Barracuda ESG appliances from your business’s security infrastructure. August 24, 2023 Akira ransomware targeting Cisco, but MFA helps Akira ransomware groups have been exploiting Cisco’s virtual private network ( VPN ) tools.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

The FBI’s recommended fix for this solution is not a patch but rather the removal of any Barracuda ESG appliances from your business’s security infrastructure. August 24, 2023 Akira ransomware targeting Cisco, but MFA helps Akira ransomware groups have been exploiting Cisco’s virtual private network ( VPN ) tools.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Here are 15 important controls and best practices for preventing malware.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

While cloud service providers (CSPs) offer their own native security, CWPP offers an additional layer of customized protection and management to fit the demands of workloads. IDPS recognizes and blocks common threats such as specific malware or intrusion attempts by utilizing a database of known attack patterns (signatures).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 19, 2024

Frequent Ransomware Target QNAP Discloses 3 Vulnerabilities Type of vulnerability: Improper authentication, injection vulnerability, SQL injection (SQLi). Ransomware gangs, notably Deadbolt, Checkmate, and Qlocker, actively targeted QNAP vulnerabilities in the past. The critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-21899 with a CVSS score of 9.8,

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

These safeguards, when combined with adherence to security best practices and standards, establish a strong security architecture for public cloud environments. Firewalls and Network Security Firewalls serve as a barrier between cloud resources and external networks in a public cloud environment.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Be Thorough It is all too easy in an attack to find the apparent source of malware, eradicate it and leave it at that. When your systems have been breached by malware or another threat, using sophisticated security tools to find any lingering code or files is important. But you may miss further traces of it on other systems.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

Additionally, dashboards share data about threat names, any relevant reference URLs, tags, adversary and malware families, and attack IDs. Pricing All OTX products and features, including the AlienVault Open Threat Exchange and OTX Endpoint Security, are free to use on their own.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Penetration Testing Product Guides 9 Best Penetration Testing Tools 10 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) move beyond the traditional perimeter of a network to provide protections at the application layer of the TCP/IP stack.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Perimeter security tools include: Firewalls: Filter traffic and monitor access based upon firewall rules and policies for the network, network segment, or assets protected by different types of firewalls. These techniques can use built-in software features (for firewalls, operating systems, etc.)

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Ransomware is a sly, silent, and vicious criminal. It quietly makes its way past your security defenses into the heart of your data and keeps it hostage until you pay a ransom. But how do you get ransomware in the first place? How Do You Get Ransomware: Key Points So, where do you get ransomware from?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Continuous security monitoring identifies and responds to threats in real time. Firewalls and web application firewalls ( WAFs ) filter network traffic. Encryption: Encrypting data and cloaking it in a secure, unreadable format both during transit (through protocols such as SSL/TLS) and at rest prevents unwanted access.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines. Andy Grolnick, CEO of Graylog, cautions that “In 2023, ransomware is still the dominant threat in the minds of security teams. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

While logs are also used by developers and IT teams to address performance and operations issues, our focus is on the security uses of log data. SIEM tools can provide a consolidated picture of security by aggregating data from sources like firewalls, operating systems, intrusion detection systems, and user activity logs.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Consider applying these methods for checking your security controls: Ensure physical security: Verify the data center’s security measures, such as surveillance, access controls, and the presence of security officers, to prevent unwanted access. Encrypt data: Ensure that data is encrypted at rest and in transit.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Fortunately, vendor surveys identify five key cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2024: compromised credentials, attacks on infrastructure, organized and advanced adversaries, ransomware, and uncontrolled devices. Attackers began to deliver malware to users through legitimate and common IT support tools such as ConnectWise ScreenConnect.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Take a closer look at the SaaS vendor evaluation checklist below: IT Infrastructure Analysis This phase underscores the value of investing in IT infrastructure security. Cloud infrastructure security should specifically handle layers such as physical assets, applications, networks, and data for complete protection against security threats.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

Relying on a third party like a managed security service provider (MSSP) to be your eyes and ears delivers the simplicity and efficacy needed for an effective data protection program. Like other security defenses, DLP is also increasingly being offered as a service. Cloud Security Platform Delivery. Key Differentiators.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Between high-profile ransomware attacks and mergers, it is a time of high stakes and great change for the industry. Learn more about Fortinet. Visit website. Check Point.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

State actors actively attack Ivanti, Ubiquity, and Microsoft’s Windows AppLocker, and ransomware attackers probe for unpatched ScreenConnect servers in this week’s vulnerability recap. February 27, 2024 Ransomware Gangs Target Unpatched ScreenConnect Servers Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass and path traversal.

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