CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Avoid sharing sensitive information on public Wi-Fi networks and use a virtual private network (VPN) when connecting to public networks.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

The Daixin Team group gains initial access to victims through virtual private network (VPN) servers. In one successful attack, the attackers likely exploited an unpatched vulnerability in the organization’s VPN server. In another compromise, the group leveraged on compromised credentials to access a legacy VPN server.

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Pen Test Partners

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Over the last few years I’ve carried out a lot of phishing, and have some interesting observations on how organisations respond. However, the purpose of this blog is to highlight a worrying (and amusing) trend in response actions taken by the blue team and researchers when threat hunting a phishing attack.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Use a VPN to Protect Online Communications. With this new mobility, organizations should make it a requirement for all employees to use a virtual private network (VPN) on their work devices, ensuring company assets and communications are secure. Top 3 online security tips for remote workers. Communicate Security Best Practices.

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Connect to a secure network and use a company-issued Virtual Private Network (VPN). Build a Human Firewall. Securing your work environment requires you to create what is referred to among security professionals as a human firewall. Keep your personal and corporate devices on separate Wi-Fi networks. Update your software.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

VPNs, RDPs) to gain initial access to the target network and maintain persistence. The group relied on compromised credentials to authenticate to internal VPN access points. The group relies on living off-the-land techniques such as native (built into the operating system) network administration tools to perform malicious operations.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2021

HackerOne announces first bug hunter to earn more than $2M in bug bounties SolarWinds releases updated advisory for SUPERNOVA backdoor Vermont Hospital confirmed the ransomware attack E-commerce app 21 Buttons exposes millions of users data Finland confirms that hackers breached MPs emails accounts Multi-platform card skimmer targets Shopify, BigCommerce, (..)

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

For these reasons, this layer can be vulnerable to phishing (scammers can pass themselves off as a legitimate contact trying to steal information) and hijacking (a valid user session is exploited to gain unauthorized access to the system). Here are some: Firewall. Intrusion Detection System (IDS).

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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. Invest in a strong VPN. A VPN can provide access to a remote company server, as well as other systems, tools, and software. Without these protections, remote staff can potentially be vulnerable.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2022

Phishing attacks? The Livingston firewall rapidly became replaced with Checkpoint running on Windows NT server, (Stop laughing, I actually set one up once). Cisco came to market with the PIX firewall, Netscreen came to market with the ASIC based firewall, and suddenly, security had a voice. Answer: More capacity!

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SecureWorld News

MAY 25, 2022

Remote services, such as a virtual private network (VPN), lack sufficient controls to prevent unauthorized access. Failure to detect or block phishing attempts. During recent years, malicious threat actors have been observed targeting remote services. Poor endpoint detection and response.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Anti-virus and firewalls are great, but adding in a separate MFA solution helps retailers stay PCI DSS compliant and serves as the first layer to incredibly secure continuous authentication that can prevent credential attacks and limit lateral movement. Almost all of these begin by stealing credentials.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In cybersecurity, Cisco invested early in IPS, Firewall, VPN, and endpoint security; they produced exceptional results. AI-enabled security protection layers are needed to handle the expected growth of AI-enabled email phishing attacks, DDoS attacks, and identity theft. Now, in 2023, the Splunk thing is a whole different issue.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 21, 2021

SonicWall’s email security solution is supposed to help protect customers from phishing attacks, business email compromise, ransomware and other email related threats. SonicWall announced three zero-day vulnerabilities in its email security solution. SonicWall). million SonicWall user groups.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

The affiliates used to deliver the threat via brute-forcing attacks on RDP servers or exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN servers and firewalls. Two of the most common vulnerabilities exploited by actors using Netwalker are Pulse Secure VPN (CVE-2019-11510) and Telerik UI (CVE-2019-18935).” continues the alert.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

From phishing attacks to ransomware attacks, business owners need to be adequately prepared to prevent further damage. . Thus, it would be best if you secured all networks by incorporating firewalls and advanced encryption technology. If you have to work remotely, avoid using public Wi-Fi and activate a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Enforce enterprise-grade antivirus, firewalls, and internet security software across all connected devices. Document how security incidents like data breaches, insider threats, phishing attacks, DDoS (distributed denial-of-service), and malware infections will be reported, contained, and reported on.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Phishing attacks, for instance, are extremely common: these are deceptive emails or messages designed to steal data. For instance, hardware- or software-based firewalls can monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic and block suspicious activity. Because of this, it's crucial to understand the types of threats nonprofits face.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

The affiliates used to deliver the threat via brute-forcing attacks on RDP servers or exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN servers and firewalls. Two of the most common vulnerabilities exploited by actors using Netwalker are Pulse Secure VPN (CVE-2019-11510) and Telerik UI (CVE-2019-18935).” continues the alert.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encryption, and monitoring systems are just a few of the tools and procedures used to maintain security. Secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) Use: VPNs are used to protect communication between distant devices and your corporate network.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

VPN or Virtual Private Network is the most secure way of connecting with the online world. VPN also provides an encrypted tunnel for all your online activities and closes all doors for spies and cybercriminals. VPN also provides an encrypted tunnel for all your online activities and closes all doors for spies and cybercriminals.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Firewalls are as central to IT security as antivirus programs are to PCs, and the multi-billion-dollar market remains large and growing. But the term “firewall” is far too broad to be of much use to IT security buyers. Types of Firewalls. What is a Firewall? Firewalls protect both on-premises and cloud environments.

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

An easy way to enhance your online security and privacy is by using a VPN while browsing the internet. A VPN or Virtual Private Network routes your internet traffic through an encrypted server by creating an encrypted tunnel between your device and a third-party server. Identity Theft Protection Tools. Ad Blockers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Back then, endpoint security focused on computers, which meant the installation of antivirus, malware protection, firewall, and (sometimes) VPN in every computer. Unfortunately, it is no longer as simple as it used to be in the past. Nowadays, endpoints are way more than their numbers from a couple of decades ago.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 21, 2021

They act on people’s concerns about the virus by providing phishing malware or schemes disguised in fake medical centers alerts that talk about the current treatment developments or effective vaccines. Hackers grab the opportunity to entice people into phishing malware attacks.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Introduction Ivanti, an IT management and security company, has issued a warning about multiple zero-day vulnerabilities in its VPN products exploited by Chinese state-backed hackers since December 2023. to gain access to ICS VPN appliances. to gain access to ICS VPN appliances.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Penetration tests include the use of vulnerability scanning tools and will generally be applied against external security devices and applications including, but not limited to, firewalls , web servers, web applications, gateways , and VPN servers. However, a huge number of attacks start through social media or through phishing.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Secure Cisco VPN logins in less than an hour Authenticate users in seconds Verify user + device posture Blog unmanaged devices Mitigate modern security threats with phishing-resistant authentication Join the thousands of Cisco firewall customers who take advantage of protecting Cisco VPN logins with Cisco Duo Single Sign-On via SAML 2.0

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Threat actors also often gain access by exploiting virtual private networks (VPNs) or using compromised credentials. Implement phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all services, particularly for email, VPNs, and accounts that access critical systems. Anomalous VPN device logins or other suspicious logins.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Fully utilize firewall capabilities. Embrace a multi-layered software protection approach, including antivirus, anti-phishing, and other anti-malware tools. Corporate data should be accessed only through an organization's VPN connection. Upgrade your router if it does not support WPA3.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

Malware Execution Flow KamiKakaBot is delivered via phishing emails that contain a malicious ISO file as an attachment. EclecticIQ researchers identified multiple ISO images that contained different decoy documents using phishing lures related to military or diplomacy in the ASEAN countries. Figure 26 – Triggered Canary Tokens.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2019

Locate control system networks and devices behind firewalls and isolate them from the business network. When remote access is required, use secure methods such as virtual private networks (VPNs), recognizing that VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

Your first line of defense is to make life hard for hackers by ensuring you: Use strong, unique passwords; keep your systems patched with security updates; install advanced antivirus protection that defends your computer against malicious software; enable the firewalls on your Internet router and computers.

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NopSec

OCTOBER 19, 2015

When I started my career as a penetration tester, the name of the game was all about breaching the external perimeter: finding open ports in the firewall, mapping ports and listening services, and trying to find vulnerabilities and available exploits to penetrate that layer of defense. How times have changed.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2020

The firewall should also be enabled on all devices in the loop. Awareness about online scams, malware and phishing emails is also necessary for employees sharing the company’s database. Ideally, the organization gives its own devices and VPN protected Wi-Fi to its employees. Protected Devices. Proper Infrastructure.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A network firewall. Virtual private network ( VPN ). Anti- phishing , anti-fraud and anti-spam features. Email phishing filter. Two-way firewall. Microsoft Defender offers virus and threat protection, firewall and network protection, app and browser control, plus family controls too. Privacy protections.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Basic cybersecurity defenses still apply: next generation firewalls (NGFW) , endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms, employee cybersecurity training , patching. Training of employees to prevent phishing from both email and social media, as well endpoint protection and other cybersecurity safeguards to prevent future attacks.

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