Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Change passwords : After malware removal, update passwords for key accounts (email, banking, work, social media) and enable two-factor authentication. Update software : Keep your operating system, security software, and firewall up to date to patch vulnerabilities. Report stolen data : Notify relevant parties if sensitive details (e.g.,

Identity Theft

Cisco Security

JULY 10, 2025

Exceptional security efficacy and consistent performance as a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) designed specifically for branch environments, even under the complex, high-pressure conditions of modern enterprise networks. Ask a question and stay connected with Cisco Security on social media. The result?

Firewall

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. They amass data from websites, social media networks, news sources, public databases, and domain registries.

Media

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

CISA adds Windows and Qualcomm bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Three new Ivanti CSA zero-day actively exploited in attacks Ukrainian national pleads guilty in U.S.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Strong segmentation with firewalls and DMZs, securing VPN gateways, and ensuring encrypted traffic with TLS v1.3 To clear up some misleading media reports, here is what we’re currently seeing, much of which we believe is different from what is being seen by other providers.” are essential for protecting data.

Telecommunications

Cisco Security

JULY 7, 2025

Twenty years ago, when the National Academies last published the Cyber Hard Problems report, social media was for college kids with.edu emails and the global pandemic had yet to drive business online. Most applications and data still lived behind enterprise edge firewalls. Endpoint security still meant antivirus agents.

Cyber Risk

Zero Day

JUNE 27, 2025

Router and firewall configuration: Your own routers and firewalls can help. If you don't have firewalls and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) that are tough enough to handle large traffic volumes without degrading performance, buy them. Block it already!

DDOS

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2025

Change passwords : After malware removal, update passwords for key accounts (email, banking, work, social media) and enable two-factor authentication. Update software : Keep your operating system, security software, and firewall up to date to patch vulnerabilities. Report stolen data : Notify relevant parties if sensitive details (e.g.,

Malware

Hacker's King

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Generative AI automates this process by: Creating Real-Time Responses : AI systems can generate firewall rules, isolate compromised systems, or deploy patches within seconds of detecting an attack. Automating Incident Response When a cyberattack occurs, a swift response is crucial.

Cybersecurity

Pen Test Partners

MARCH 23, 2025

Preserve logs, including firewall and VPN activity. Staff need to know whats happening (and what they shouldnt do, like talking to the media). Log collection and preservation Secure logs from: Firewalls Authentication systems (Active Directory, etc.) Capture volatile memory (RAM) if you can.

Firewall

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This means that its often easier to manipulate someones emotions and trick them into clicking on a malicious link or sharing their access credentials, than to hack past a firewall or guess a password. People have a distressing tendency to be distracted and confused, especially when attempting to clear up a backlogged inbox in autopilot mode.

Phishing

SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2025

Augmented phishing and social media impersonation: Even text-based scams have become more convincing with AI. On social media, fake profiles (complete with AI-generated profile pictures) impersonate bank officials or customer support reps, duping consumers into divulging account information. Abundance of public data: U.S.

Banking

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2025

The result is an unmatched combination of adaptive real-time traffic filtering, AI-powered bot detection, and a next-gen web application firewall for secure and encrypted interactions in a single suite. At the end of 2023, Link11 secured an investment of 26.5 million from Pride Capital Partners.

DDOS

SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Media sources reported that explosives had been concealed within the devices. Fortinet firewall vulnerabilities What happened? Recent incidents in the Middle East involving pagers have illustrated the risks associated with hardware supply chain attacks. Why does it matter? However, targeted attacks remain a viable possibility.

Internet

Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

Phishing is now done through text messages (smishing), social media (social engineering), and even voice phone calls (vishing). Stronger protection of systems can be achieved with the use of firewalls, antivirus programs, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection. Dont place reliance on a single defense.

Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

law enforcement, regulators, or media) should be contacted. Web application vulnerabilities To prevent attackers from interfering with the operation of web applications, experts recommend using a Web Application Firewall (WAF). Provide a framework for communicating with affected individuals, partners, and contractors.

Data breaches

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Some of these prevention strategies include input validation, web application firewalls, and parameterized queries: Sanitize input: Regularly inspect and monitor all areas of your application that allow user input and interact with the database. The firewall can alert IT teams of unusual requests or patterns synonymous with SQLi.

Penetration Testing

Digital Shadows

MARCH 12, 2025

The gambling subsector was hit hardest, followed by the music, media, and tourism industries. Proactively patching vulnerabilities and securing web applications with firewalls and secure coding practices are also crucial steps.

Cyber threats

SecureWorld News

JUNE 23, 2025

And because the codes often live on replaceable media like stickers or printouts, it's easy for a malicious actor to swap them. RELATED: Super Bowl Ad Sparks QR Code Controversy ] The low-cost appeal to attackers And unlike digital firewalls or email filters, there's little standing between a person and a rogue code in the wild.

Malware

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

CISA adds Microsoft Outlook, Sophos XG Firewall, and other flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Cisco addressed two critical flaws in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) Notorious hacker behind 40+ cyberattacks on strategic organizations arrested Lazarus APT targets crypto wallets using cross-platform JavaScript stealer U.S.

Spyware

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Aside from the antivirus feature, it offers features like a Windows firewall, smart app control, device health, family options, browser control, and robust security settings. Firewall and network protection : Microsoft Defender’s built-in firewall actively monitors private and public network traffic, preventing unauthorized connections.

Antivirus

SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2025

Streaming and social media logins often cost only a few bucks because they are plentiful and can be quickly revoked. Because phishing remains the number one door-opener, continuous staff training matters as much as firewalls. Simulated campaigns paired with real-time coaching can halve click-through rates in under a year.

Phishing

Centraleyes

JULY 21, 2025

Their social media is full of complaints. Map Regulatory and Compliance Obligations Regulations don’t stop at your firewall. They answer the security questionnaire promptly , list ISO 27001 on their website, and offer competitive pricing. Everything looks fine on paper. But six weeks after onboarding, they’re caught in a labor dispute.

Risk

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

To enhance security, organizations should block direct internet access to RDP services using firewalls and restrict access to internal networks and VPNs. No sector is safe from LummaC2, which casts a wide net across industries such as basic resources, construction, food and beverage, health care, industrial goods, media, and technology.

Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

APRIL 1, 2025

Why traditional security is failing Many traditional defenseslike firewalls, email filters, and antivirus softwarestruggle to detect these new scams. What you can do to stay safe Don't trust unsolicited messages The IRS doesn't initiate contact by email, text, or social media.

Scams

SecureList

JANUARY 17, 2025

The list of registered services in the GCF router includes “NetworkingService” It has the following registered handlers: The “NWS_PF_setMacAddrExceptionIP” handler adds rules to the firewall policy. We removed the default connection and connected the RJ45 cable to access the internal network of the head unit.

Backups

SecureWorld News

MARCH 5, 2025

Some expected implications include rising prices for firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network security appliances; some vendors may delay major hardware refreshes or product launches; and increased costs for cloud security providers could trickle down to enterprises in the form of higher subscription fees. The new 25% U.S.

Cyber Risk

Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 1, 2025

Early results are promising: one AI-bee hybrid successfully identified a phishing email, performed a waggle dance in binary, and then built a honeycomb-shaped firewall around the affected system. As a bonus, the server now produces honey during low-traffic hours. Ok so wait, are bees helping quantum computers too? You bet they are.

Artificial Intelligence

DoublePulsar

MAY 2, 2025

The Co-op didnt inform colleagues or the media of a problem for a further 6 days. In statements to current staff, it has described the issue as an IT issue involving third parties, and never uses terms like cyber incident or even mentions security, and implied to media that the hack had been unsuccessful.

Retail

Zero Day

JUNE 27, 2025

To hide your details even better, you should turn on the internal kill switch/firewall and set custom DNS (to avoid exposing DNS requests to your ISP). The firewall filtered and blocked traffic from selected apps on my desktop, even without the VPN being on. Not once did my sensitive information leave the VPN tunnel.

VPN

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2024

BadBox rapidly grows, 190,000 Android devices infected Romanian national was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in NetWalker ransomware attacks Sophos fixed critical vulnerabilities in its Firewall product U.S.

Data breaches

Zero Day

JULY 1, 2025

Experimentation with tools and platforms Whether it's installing any of the hundreds of available Docker containers , tinkering with a pfSense firewall, or familiarizing yourself with SIEM (security information and event management), you can try these technologies out, learn at your own pace, and have a story to tell when you're done.

Password Management

Zero Day

JUNE 23, 2025

Instead, it employs its  Great Firewall  to check Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) packets for sensitive keywords to outright block unapproved foreign and domestic sites.  Generally speaking, in countries that lack net neutrality regulations, ISPs have the freedom to manipulate internet speeds in any way they wish.

Internet

Zero Day

JULY 18, 2025

" Step 3: Talk to your peers Roth also encouraged business leaders and professionals to look beyond the firewall. "Get those things shared and ensure people understand what's working and what's not."

Artificial Intelligence

Cisco Security

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Along similar lines, Cisco Secure Firewall celebrates three scores in 2021: Cisco was the only vendor recognized by Frost & Sullivan with the Best Practices Market Leadership Award for excellence in the network firewall market. Cisco Secure Firewall also received the 2021 Nutanix Technology Alliances New Partner of the Year Award.

Firewall

Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As part of our strategy to enhance application awareness for SecOps practitioners, our new Secure Firewall Application Detectors portal, [link] , provides the latest and most comprehensive application risk information available in the cybersecurity space. What is new in Firewall Threat Defense? Release Notes.

Firewall

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2022

A credential-stealing Windows-based malware, Spyware.FFDroider , is after social media credentials and cookies, according to researchers at ThreatLabz. Social media. If the malware manages to grab cookies for facebook.com or instagram.com from any of the target browsers, the cookies are replayed on the social media platforms.

Media