SecureList

JUNE 28, 2021

This post offers a condensed version of his presentation alongside the video, which you can view below. To protect an organization and its network, the IT security department usually deploys a variety of protection mechanisms, such as EDR, firewall rules or security policies. What are honeypots? Who needs to set up honeypots?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

These methods aim to put end-users in an advantageous position when under attack or presented with anything suspicious. Common ways to spot it are unexpected subjects or unexpected email addresses, requests for any kind of password, and any email with links that are not congruent to the display names.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2022

It was once the case that cybersecurity technology consisted of little more than a firewall and antivirus software. As a simple example, consider the idea of passwords. It was once the case that passwords were a cornerstone of the role of humans in cybersecurity. There is also the idea of password management software.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 5, 2022

This exploit was successfully demonstrated by Ken Pyle, a security researcher at CYBIR.com, and may be presented as a proof of concept at the upcoming DEFCON 2022 conference in Las Vegas, August 11-14. Protect devices with a firewall. Now wind forward to the present day and realise that we still have a long way to go.

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Anton on Security

JUNE 10, 2022

There are people moving to “next-gen” firewalls (a great innovation of 2005) in 2022. A password manager claimed “zero trust for passwords” while a SIEM/UEBA vendor promised to reveal all zero trust secrets (I bet they use VPN internally…). A firewall management vendor claimed to “simplify zero trust.”

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 30, 2021

Criminal hackers recognized the golden opportunity presented by hundreds of millions employees suddenly using a company VPN to work from home and remotely connect to an array of business apps. VPNs and RDP both enable remote access that can put an intruder deep inside the firewall. RPD presents a similar exposure.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

An unauthenticated attacker could exploit the flaw to check whether a domain is present or not via the web login interface. The response will include the IP address of the host if the corresponding domain is present. “A SEC Consult researchers also published the PoC code for the vulnerability. ” reads the advisory.

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Webroot

MARCH 29, 2021

We learned, for instance, that even IT pros could use a refresher on basic password hygiene through security awareness training. Firewalls embed threat intelligence and DNS security solutions are used to both block malware and control internet use. Outside of the corporate firewall, it is the Wild West.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 27, 2023

He learned the art of cybersecurity, To keep his treasures safe from prying eyes, Firewalls, encryption, and passwords galore, Protected his secrets forevermore. Corian Kennedy, Founder of SecKC, will present "The Dark Side of AI: Unleashing the Power of HackGPT—Your Worst Nightmare Come to Life."

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Security Misconfigurations Inadequately designed security settings, such as open ports, lax access restrictions, or misconfigured firewall rules, might expose infrastructure vulnerabilities. Firewalls Firewalls play an essential role in enhancing the security of your system.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

An SSL can secure credit card transactions, usernames and passwords from being stolen by hackers. Joe can use a web application firewall (WAF ) to help protect his blog from bad bots and other malicious traffic. Joe could also present a CAPTCHA challenge to the visitors on his site. Joe’s Vegan Blog Cooks Up Comment Spam.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

While e-commerce sites present an opportunity for hackers to steal payment information from customers, that doesn’t mean your site is out of the running. Choose strong passwords and unique usernames. Implement a web application firewall. Misconceptions About Cybersecurity Threats for Small Businesses.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Next-generation firewalls (NGFW).

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

At present the scheme is running against v3.2.1. Section 6 A requirement coming into force in March 2025 is that organisations will need to have a web application firewall in place for any web applications exposed to the internet. This means no more ‘your password is incorrect’.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In this case, it looks as if files were added into the directory of an already present plugin. While it was clear that the attacker must have had administrator level access, it is unclear whether they had brute forced the admin password or had acquired the already-compromised login from the black market. Removing the infection.

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SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

In late December, in a presentation at the 37th Chaos Communication Congress (37C3), experts from our Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) described the attack chain in detail , including – for the first time – how the attackers exploited the CVE-2023-38606 hardware vulnerability.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Upon executing the fake installers, they execute the following pieces of malware on the victim’s system: A password stealer called RedLine Stealer. The backdoor allows access to infected systems, even when behind a firewall. “The attack begins when a victim looks for a particular piece of software for download.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 11, 2022

The lightweight application collects device health information such as Operating System (OS) version , firewall status, disk encryption status, presence of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents and password status. Administrators can set access policies based on device health.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Attack vectors There are two main IoT infection routes: brute-forcing weak passwords and exploiting vulnerabilities in network services. A successful password cracking enables hackers to execute arbitrary commands on a device and inject malware. Unfortunately, users tend to leave these passwords unchanged.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2022

The malware also plans to steal saved VPN/dial up credentials from the AppdataMicrosoftNetworkConnectionsPbkrasphone.pbk and Pbkrasphone.pbk phonebooks if present. Spyware.FFDroider creates an inbound whitelisting rule in the Windows Firewall to allow itself to communicate, which requires administrative privileges. Social media.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Within an office environment, workers have a number of protections, such as the company firewall and regularly updated infrastructure. But while VPNs can be extremely useful for businesses, they can also present issues if they are not managed effectively. Without these protections, remote staff can potentially be vulnerable.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2022

Whether any alert rules are present. Whether any additional threat indicators are present. But since users often mistype their passwords – typically a non-malicious event for most environments – it wouldn’t be necessary to generate an alert each time. Alert Triggers. Event code 4625 in Windows means a failed login attempt.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

For example, Wi-Fi protected access (WPA) requires users to provide a password or passphrase to gain access to the network. This works by allowing the IoT device to present a QR code or a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag, which the user can scan with their device to establish a secure Wi-Fi connection.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

From having to deal with patching, firewalls, network zone segmentation of accumulated security debt. Passwords are a great example of a security control that has outlived its useful life. Now when we apply the concept of forward progress cycle to the defender side of the equation, we can look at passwords as an example.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The 2021 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report observes passwords caused 89% of web application breaches, either through stolen credentials or brute force attacks, making the protection of credentials a high priority. Hackers are well aware of this and collect passwords from credential dumps or the dark web. million to $4.24

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2020

To increase the complexity of hacking your device, always get to know who is calling your APIs, by using a simple access authentication (user/password) or an API key (asymmetric key). OAuth is a magical mechanism which prevents you from having to remember 10,000 passwords. API Firewalling. Don’t communicate with strangers.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2021

It's important to note that lye (chemical name sodium hydroxide) is often present at very low levels in water systems. In this case, the fact that chemical is present at all created opportunity for the hacker to potentially poison the community. "At No firewall? A universally shared password? At 1:30 p.m.,

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The goal was to identify attack patterns and risk factors based on the types of vulnerabilities present in websites and the types of attacks today’s hackers deploy. Block malicious incoming traffic using a website application firewall. Make sure the firewall rules are updated regularly to reflect the latest cybersecurity trends.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 10, 2024

presents an opportunity to future-proof your payment card security. Enhanced Access Security : Update your password policies to align with stronger standards. Here's what you should have on your radar: Network and Application-Level Security : Reassess and harden firewall configurations for optimal protection. PCI DSS 4.0:

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

At present, the OneLogin survey also revealed that as many as 26% of respondents are sharing their work computer with others and 23% have admitted to downloading personal applications. Each account should also be protected with a strong password and businesses should provide users with anti-malware and anti-virus software. .

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It was the week before Christmas, the time when the Christmas feeling really kicks in, the weather cooled on cue, and presents began to populate the area beneath our Charlie Brown fake Christmas tree. If you’re a site owner, put a web application firewall in place as soon as possible to stem breaches on your site.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

He added that “while being a man-in-the-middle is a frequently sought position for an attacker, when a company attains the same position, similar risks present themselves.”. Top Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Vendors for 2021. Further reading: Top Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solutions for 2021.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2023

Once the malicious webshell is installed, it creates a random 36 characters long password which later is used for the authentication purpose. The value of the custom header contains the password generated during the installation of the malicious webshell. The Zscaler platform is not susceptible to this vulnerability.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 5, 2019

In the past, for example, companies could get away with using a default password, and depend on firewalls and other internal security tools to provide protection. The cloud presents a dual risk. Everything they need is there. The security challenge, however, is now much more pronounced. Deepening services.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 10, 2022

There are people moving to “next-gen” firewalls (a great innovation of 2005) in 2022. A password manager claimed “zero trust for passwords” while a SIEM/UEBA vendor promised to reveal all zero trust secrets (I bet they use VPN internally…). A firewall management vendor claimed to “simplify zero trust.”

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BH Consulting

JUNE 2, 2022

Communicating the results of the above tests – via the production of high quality reports, executive summaries and board-level presentations. Providing comprehensive, client specific cybersecurity testing services, such as but not limited to penetration testing services, vulnerability analysis, phishing campaigns and red teaming exercises.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 10, 2024

presents an opportunity to future-proof your payment card security. Enhanced Access Security : Update your password policies to align with stronger standards. Here's what you should have on your radar: Network and Application-Level Security : Reassess and harden firewall configurations for optimal protection. PCI DSS 4.0:

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