Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Palo Alto Networks confirmed active exploitation of a zero-day in its PAN-OS firewall and released new indicators of compromise (IoCs). Last week, Palo Alto Networks warned customers to limit access to their next-gen firewall management interface due to a potential remote code execution vulnerability (CVSSv4.0 Base Score: 9.3)

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 14, 2020

What follows is a set of basic security hygiene steps that will significantly reduce your risk online. In addition to turning on the native anti-malware and firewall features in your operating system, also consider installing MalwareBytes as an extra layer of protection. These are the diet and exercise of the computer safety world.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

But amidst all these flashy, futuristic threats, the biggest cybersecurity risk remains the same as it's always beenhumans. Because no firewall, no AI-powered SOC, no quantum-proof encryption will save you if your employees keep clicking phishing emails, because let's face it. And I'm not talking about the shadowy hackers in hoodies.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Palo Alto Networks warns that the vulnerability CVE-2025-0111 is actively exploited with two other flaws to compromise PAN-OS firewalls. Palo Alto Networks warns that threat actors are chaining the vulnerability CVE-2025-0111 with two other vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2025-0108 with CVE-2024-9474 , to compromise PAN-OS firewalls.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 5, 2024

Cloudflare wants to help organizations wall off their large-language models (LLMs) from cyberthreats and give enterprises an AI framework to ward off risks, many of which are themselves based on the emerging technology. The post Cloudflare Unveils a Firewall Designed to Keep LLMs Safe appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

A next generation firewall (NGFW) performs deep packet inspection to check the contents of the data flowing through the firewall. Unlike more basic firewalls that only check the header of data packets, NGFWs examine and evaluate the payload data within the packet. Who Needs a Next-Gen Firewall?

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Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2025

“While inverters are built to allow remote access for updates and maintenance, the utility companies that use them typically install firewalls to prevent direct communication back to China.” The DOE said it assesses risks but faces challenges due to manufacturers’ poor disclosure. ” reported Reuters.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 3, 2024

It’s a serious one : The vulnerability, which is a signal handler race condition in OpenSSH’s server (sshd), allows unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) as root on glibc-based Linux systems; that presents a significant security risk.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Palo Alto Networks Expedition is a tool designed to help users transition to and optimize Palo Alto Networks’ next-generation firewalls. It assists with the migration of configurations from other firewall vendors and legacy Palo Alto Networks devices to newer models. The vulnerability affects Expedition versions before 1.2.92.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. INE Security advises businesses to secure their network by using firewalls, encrypting data, and regularly updating security software. Cary, NC, Oct.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Firewalls monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic while also preventing unauthorized access. Overlapping rules may impair firewall efficiency or expose flaws that allow attackers to circumvent regulations. Choose a centralized platform that is interoperable with several firewall suppliers.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2024

It is essential to understand the risks posed by quantum computing, as future advancements could compromise today's encrypted data, opening new opportunities for threat actors. Current efforts to address quantum threats Recognizing these risks, organizations and governments are developing quantum-resistant cryptographic methods.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What I came away with is that many of the new cloud-centric security frameworks and tools fit as components of proactive security, while familiar legacy solutions, like firewalls and SIEMs, can be categorized as either preventative or reactive security. LW: How does ‘risk-based vulnerability management’ factor in?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A firewall audit is a procedure for reviewing and reconfiguring firewalls as needed so they still suit your organization’s security goals. Auditing your firewall is one of the most important steps to ensuring it’s still equipped to protect the perimeter of your business’ network.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The American Water cyber breach underscores the risk of cyber threats in various sectors traditionally seen as less vulnerable compared to industries like finance or healthcare. 7 How To Avoid Such Cyberattacks Utility companies, like American Water, face increasing risks from cybercriminals.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

The directive applies to any networking devices — such as firewalls, routers and load balancers — that allow remote authentication or administration.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Set up firewalls. Firewalls act as a defense line in preventing the possibility of threats entering your system. Firewalls create a barrier between the device and the internet by closing the ports to communication, preventing malicious programs from entering networks, and stopping a potential data breach on your device.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A host-based firewall is installed directly on individual networked devices to filter network traffic on a single device by inspecting both incoming and outgoing data. How Host-Based Firewalls Work Organizations often adopt host-based firewalls for device-specific security control.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

” Knocknoc orchestrates network infrastructure to remove risk exposure by tying users’ network access to their SSO authentication status. Customers use Knocknoc to protect VPNs and firewalls, IP cameras, payroll systems, file transfer appliances, bastion hosts and other applications and network services.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 24, 2024

Firewall rules are preconfigured, logical computing controls that give a firewall instructions for permitting and blocking network traffic. Network admins must configure firewall rules that protect their data and applications from threat actors. It manages inbound web server traffic, the connection requests from remote sources.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 24, 2025

Key Takeaways from Mandiants M-Trends 2025 Theres a certain irony thats hard to ignore in Mandiants latest M-Trends report : The devices built to protect networksVPNs, firewalls, routerswere at the heart of one-third of all cyberattacks last year. What this means for risk management Its a reminder that perimeter defenses alone arent enough.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 10, 2021

With RSA Conference 2021 technical sessions getting underway today, I sat down with Fred Kneip, CEO of CyberGRX , to hash over the notion that a lot of good could come from more systematic sharing of the risk profiles that large enterprises routinely compile with respect to their third-party contractors. Crowdsourcing risk profiles.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2025

Using security plugins can help reduce risks and keep your site safe from threats and are essential for any wordpress site, and even more so if your site has personal customer data on it. It provides a firewall that blocks malicious traffic before it reaches your website.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

This innovative approach helps organizations manage user-related risks more efficiently by assigning trust levels based on a comprehensive evaluation of user behavior and context. The User Trust Level is a dynamic assessment of risk associated with each user in your organization. The algorithm first sets out a framework of risk types.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Use Secure Cookie Flags Configure cookies with Secure and HttpOnly flags to ensure they’re transferred via HTTPS and inaccessible to client-side scripts, reducing the risk of theft via unencrypted connections or XSS attacks. Then, invalidate active sessions, update passwords and security keys, and then refresh the website software.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 20, 2025

SaaS Is the New Enterprise Perimeter Weve long known our software supply chains carry risk. We must modernize security architecture to optimize SaaS integration and minimize risk. We start by acknowledging the risk. Its part of your infrastructure and it deserves the same rigor as anything behind your firewall.

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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

As Technology Audit Director at Cisco, Jacob Bolotin focuses on assessing Cisco’s technology, business, and strategic risk. Risk Management and Formula One. Meanwhile, InfoSec is the designer and implementor of risk management capabilities (for instance, ensuring the latest technology is deployed and within expected specifications).

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

government is sounding the alarm on a growing cybersecurity risk for critical infrastructureinternet-exposed Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs). Failure to do so could allow malicious actors to disrupt operations, alter critical processes, and endanger public health and safety What Are HMIs and Why Are They at Risk?

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Each of these elements must be validated across multiple security controls, like next-generation firewall (NGFW) and data loss protection (DLP) tools. Once again, there is no standard set of ZT test cases to guide this validation.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The two vulnerabilities are: CVE-2025-0108 Palo Alto PAN-OS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability CVE-2024-53704 SonicWall SonicOS SSLVPN Improper Authentication Vulnerability Researchers recently warned that threat actors exploit a recently disclosed vulnerability, CVE-2025-0108, in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS firewalls. states GreyNoise.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 18, 2025

What was once a contest of firewalls and intrusion detection, is now a high-stakes game driven by AI. This platform offers a comprehensive solution for risk assessment, recovery testing, and rapid business restoration post-breach, all while maintaining full compliance. Cybersecurity has entered a new era.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2025

With the transition to a digital majority, company networks are continuously at risk, and potential breaches are growing more severe each day. Business Cybersecurity: More Than Just Firewalls and Antivirus One critical aspect of [] The post Confident Cybersecurity: Essentials for Every Business appeared first on Entro.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2022

They’re now the norm and security teams must assess and manage the risk of these stacks.”. Complex and evolving cyber risks need to be resolved, for instance, when it comes to securing human and machine identities, tightening supply chains, mitigating third-party risks, protecting critical infrastructure and preserving individuals’ privacy.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This breach has exposed residents to potential risks like identity theft and financial fraud, compounding the urgency for more robust cybersecurity measures in the public sector. Businesses that handle customer data or interact with city networks are now faced with heightened risks.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Sophos used custom implants to monitor China-linked thret actors targeting firewall zero-days in a years-long battle. Improved operational security, including disrupting firewall telemetry to hinder detection and minimize their digital footprint.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2024

To mitigate the exposure to these threats, users are recommended to change default credentials, use strong passwords, review access logs, employ firewalls and IDS/IPS, and keep firmware up-to-date. Use Firewalls and IDS/IPS : Employ firewalls to block unauthorized access and intrusion detection systems to monitor network behavior.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds ProjectSend, North Grid Proself, and Zyxel firewalls bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. are vulnerable to XXE attacks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read server files with account data.

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