Cisco Security

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Ransomware returned as the top threat this quarter, after commodity trojans narrowly surpassed ransomware last quarter. Ransomware made up nearly 18 percent of all threats observed, up from 15 percent last quarter. Pre-ransomware comprised 18 percent of threats this quarter, up from less than 5 percent previously.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Regularly conduct cybersecurity training sessions to reinforce good security habits.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Virtual patching bypasses the complex and time-consuming process of developing and deploying patches by using rules, mitigations and protective steps, often at the IPS or firewall level, to shore up networks to prevent attackers or malware from accessing these vulnerabilities. Proactive identification approaches are recommended.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Spirent refers to this as “data breach emulation,’’ something David DeSanto, Spirent’s threat research director, told me is designed to give companyies a great advantage; it makes it possible to see precisely how the latest ransomware or crypto mining malware would impact a specific network, with all of its quirky complexity. LW: Engagements?

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

It was once the case that the majority of businesses could rely on a good firewall and antivirus solution. Indeed, while antivirus and firewall software do still play an important role in cybersecurity, they are not enough on their own. Using penetration testing as well as other forms of ethical hacking is a great way to do this.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2019

osum0x0 announced to have has developed a module for the popular Metasploit penetration testing framework to exploit the critical BlueKeep flaw. Security experts believe it is a matter of time before threat actors will start exploiting it in the wild. A few hours ago, th e esecurity researcher Z??osum0x0

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Hackology

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Firewalls and Access Control Lists With the implementation of network segmentation, the utilization of firewalls and access control lists becomes an integral part of securing an organization’s network infrastructure. Firewalls, when correctly configured, serve as a robust line of defense against unauthorized external access.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Ransomware and stolen customer data can put an enterprise out of business for months. Architecting a robust network with multiple layers of firewall protection, redundant pathways for both external and internal and isolating critical data is paramount in limiting the damage done by a threat actor. Social engineering.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 11, 2021

It also examined dozens of critical or high-impact vulnerabilities discovered throughout the past year, some of which have been turned into well-known exploits and others that are sitting quietly in the background, waiting to be weaponized for widespread use by the right hacking group or ransomware operator.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Table of Contents What is ransomware? Ransomware trends Ransomware prevention Ransomware detection Ransomware simulation Ransomware security terms How NetSPI can help What is ransomware? Ransomware adversaries hold the data hostage until a victim pays the ransom. How does ransomware work?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Provider Services & Software: Cloud providers may offer a range of services such as databases, firewalls , artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and application programming interface (API) connections. Network, firewall, and web application firewall (WAF) hardening. Network, API, firewall, and WAF hardening.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

Vulnerability scans , penetration tests , compliance audits, and network monitoring provide components of network security monitoring. Prepare incident response plans in advance for likely events (ransomware attack, firewall zero-day vulnerability, etc.)

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Controls can be anything from good password hygiene to web application firewalls and internal network segmentation, a layered approach that reduces risk at each step. Web application scanners test your websites and web-facing apps for vulnerabilities. These tests typically use vulnerability scanners.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

It offers a wide range of security testing capabilities, including code scanning, vulnerability assessment , and penetration testing. Veracode supports more than a hundred programming languages and provides detailed reports on security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in applications.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Encryption Product Guides Top 10 Full Disk Encryption Software Products 15 Best Encryption Software & Tools Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Breach and attack simulation (BAS) solutions share some similarities with vulnerability management and penetration testing solutions.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. Technical controls may be implemented by: Hardware appliances : switches, routers, firewalls, etc. In a complex, modern network, this assumption falls apart.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 14, 2022

It still must be supported by other technologies such as vulnerability scanning , penetration testing , endpoint detection and response (EDR) , firewalls , SIEM and more. Overall, about 20% of storage devices are exposed on average and can be attacked successfully by ransomware.”.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Examples of managed security services include: Threat hunting Detection and response Data loss prevention Firewalls 10. The more aware your team is of popular attack methods and strains of ransomware , the more you can prepare. A security infrastructure that’s spread too thin is more susceptible to a breach.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

Ransomware is a growing threat to every organisation on the planet; it seems we can’t go a day without seeing another high-profile ransomware attack being detailed in mainstream media. Let us take a quick look at how companies get hit by ransomware. My five key ransomware attack preparation steps are as follows.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

The tools also depend upon physical controls that should also be implemented against malicious physical access to destroy or compromise networking equipment such as routers, cables, switches, firewalls, and other networking appliances. These physical controls do not rely upon IT technology and will be assumed to be in place.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

First, we prepare a plan for the possibility, then when a ransomware attack occurs we execute the plan. To help, we break down the process into the following steps: How to Prepare for Ransomware. Ransomware Response. Simple Ransomware Recovery. How to Prepare for Ransomware. Ransomware Security.

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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 26, 2018

Always keep your eyes open to control-rights of the senior IT managers or systems administrators with the authority to configure servers, firewalls, cloud storage, and file-sharing (or another network privilege). One example is our phenomenal Ransomware Protection and G Suite security feature.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2022

It’s often the first step to perform further actions such as data thefts, defacing, or even ransomware attacks that have caused severe damages to many organizations in recent years. There is no firewall that can block these DNS requests. Read next: Best Penetration Testing Tools. DNS hijacking.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2022

As threats mount from ransomware gangs , Russian-backed hacker groups , and other nation-sponsored attackers and as the growth in remote work makes security management increasingly complicated, many companies are finding it makes sense to turn to a managed security service provider (MSSP) for help with handling an extremely complex threat landscape.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

We’ll get into specifics below, but here are five steps to prevent ransomware attacks, along with links to jump ahead: Harden against attacks : Patch, update, and change settings to harden resources against attacks. Hardening includes, but is not limited to: Block unused ports on servers and firewalls. Harden Applications.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

To protect your business’s network from internet threats, implement the following: A next-generation firewall (NGFW) : Installing a firewall between the public internet and your organization’s private network helps filter some initial malicious traffic. It’s easy for senior engineers to misconfigure a setting.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 1, 2023

The broad categories consist of: IT Distributors typically sell one-off IT equipment such as firewalls , Wi-Fi routers , network access controllers (NACs), and servers that do not require significant modifications for installation and integration; distributors outsource some selling and installation functions, but not much for IT departments.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

Small to Medium Business are, today, the target of APTs and ransomware. MUSIC} VAMOSI: In EP 49, I talked with Huntress, a managed service provider that discovered the ransomware affecting customers of Keysea. And because they were plugged into those clients, they were able to limit the spread of the ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Champion Security Testing and Code Reviews Regularly conduct security evaluations encompassing dynamic application security testing (DAST), static application security testing (SAST), and manual penetration testing. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Consider deploying a WAF for an additional layer of defense.

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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. No specific tool exists to defend specifically against nation state attacks, ransomware gangs, or hacktivists.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Penetration testing and red teamers are critical for remaining vigilant in an ever-changing threat environment and catching the vulnerabilities otherwise missed. Read more on the latest threat actors’ techniques with How Ransomware Uses Encryption – and Evolves. Symmetric Encryption vs Asymmetric Encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

Astra’s Pentest suite is a complete vulnerability assessment and penetration testing solution for web and mobile applications. The module provides effective, all-around protection from advanced attacks and ransomware. Best for: The vulnerability and penetration testing demands of SMBs. Astra Pentest. Visit website.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Ransomware: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data on a victim’s computer and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key. It includes the use of firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Conduct frequent security audits and penetration testing: Detect and resolve any vulnerabilities before they are exploited by fraudulent actors to minimize the likelihood of data breaches. Are firewalls configured and maintained to prevent unwanted access and data breaches?

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 28, 2021

In the recent case of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack , the Department of Justice and FBI were able to recover a majority of the crypto-payment made to the DarkSide ransomware group. For every digital asset – configuration, firewall rules, VM images, etc. Guardtime matches it with a cryptographic container.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 21, 2022

Kyle Hanslovan CEO of Huntress Labs joins The Hacker Mind to discuss recent LoL attacks, specifically the Microsoft Follina attack and the Kaseya ransomware attack, and how important it is for small and medium sized businesses to start using enterprise grade security, given the evolving nature of these attacks. I'm Robert Vamosi.

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