eSecurity Planet

MARCH 27, 2023

.” The three activity sets included a campaign against the Philippine government between March and May 2022; a campaign against telecommunications and business service providers in South Asia in April 2022; and a campaign against organizations in Belarus and Russia in May 2022.

Firewall 104

Firewall Internet Internet Telecommunications 104

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

In December 2023, Microsoft first noticed that to conceal malicious traffic, the threat actor routes it through compromised small office and home office (SOHO) network devices, including routers, firewalls, and VPN hardware. The group also relies on customized versions of open-source tools for C2 communications and to stay under the radar.

Energy and Utilities 98

Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Technology VPN 98

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Government of Bermuda blames Russian threat actors for the cyber attack City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5

Cyber Attacks 83

Cyber Attacks Firewall Data breaches Telecommunications 83

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2023

NFV simplifies network operations and significantly reduces hardware costs by allowing network functions, such as firewalls, load balancers, and routers, to run on general-purpose servers. This leads to substantial savings in both capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX).

Architecture 70

Architecture Telecommunications Software Firewall 70

Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2019

According to the indictment, Paige THOMPSON created a scanning software that used to identify AWS customers who had misconfigured their firewalls, then the hacker accessed their servers to steal data, and to “mine” cryptocurrency.

Firewall 80

Firewall Cryptocurrency Telecommunications Advertising 80

SecureWorld News

MAY 25, 2023

According to the Microsoft Threat Intelligence announcement , Volt Typhoon gains initial access to targeted organizations through internet-facing security devices, specifically Fortinet FortiGuard firewalls. Then by using tools present in the environment, they are aiming to remain persistent and evasive.

Firewall 85

Firewall Cyber threats Telecommunications Internet 85

SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

Gaming (58.7%) and telecommunications (47.7%) had the highest bad bot traffic on their websites and applications. Utilize a firewall and antivirus software: Employ a reputable firewall and antivirus software to fortify your defenses against bots and other malicious threats. Countries with High Bot Traffic 4.

Passwords 74

Passwords Antivirus Identity Theft Internet 74

SC Magazine

MAY 18, 2021

They replaced their telecommunications network and built a new software-defined wide area network to handle policy, security and networking functions. The manufacturing company will continue to rely heavily on connected devices, and are also developing security models to manage IoT device security. Now it’s different.

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IoT Telecommunications Manufacturing Firewall 70

SecureWorld News

MARCH 10, 2022

We know that war has impacts on telecommunications, but what we've seen in Ukraine is on a different level.". These documents outlined a series of measures the Kremlin wants state-owned websites and online portals to implement by the end of this week in order to "coordinate actions to defend telecommunication services on the internet.".

Technology 82

Technology Internet Internet Telecommunications 82

IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

Data security and monitoring : SMBs shall deploy robust firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software to safeguard their networks from external threats. Regularly backing up data to secure off-site locations or cloud storage ensures its availability and recoverability in case of data loss. Christos is also a writer for Bora.

Data breaches 95

Data breaches Risk Education Telecommunications 95

IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Doing so, businesses will be put ahead of the threats, and future risks – no matter if they are called ransomware, deepfake, or social engineering attacks – will hit on a robust human firewall of cybersecurity awareness. He is also a writer for Bora.

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Cyber threats Cybersecurity Education Risk 111

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 22, 2021

Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) Limited (Hong Kong). Tufin (NYSE: TUFN) simplifies management of some of the largest, most complex networks in the world, consisting of thousands of firewall and network devices and emerging hybrid cloud infrastructures. Regional Distributor of the Year: eSec Forte® Technologies P. About Tufin.

Telecommunications 40

Telecommunications Technology Firewall Cybersecurity 40

eSecurity Planet

JULY 29, 2021

Vishing attacks are also similar to phishing and smishing, but these attacks target VoIP and telecommunications services rather than text-based mediums. These security tools include the DMARC protocol , zero-trust products , and next-generation firewalls.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Company also explains its role as a co-guardian of the A2P ecosystem with MNOs, helping protect brands and mobile users with its firewall. That is why we have developed features like data anonymization, where our firewall separates sensitive customer data from the content, so customer’s privacy can’t be compromised.”

Mobile 100

Mobile Firewall Telecommunications Marketing 100

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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Risk Architecture Firewall Telecommunications 208

McAfee

DECEMBER 23, 2019

From healthcare and insurance to manufacturing and telecommunications, cybercriminals spared no industry from their schemes, with a few key verticals bearing the brunt of this year’s attacks. According to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2019 Executive Opinion Survey , it’s cyberattacks. When reflecting on 2019, it’s clear why that is.

Healthcare 54

Healthcare Insurance Artificial Intelligence Authentication 54

Cisco Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In our last blog , we gave a rundown of what the Telecommunications (Security) Act (TSA) is, why it’s been introduced, who it affects, when it starts, and how firms can prepare. But what if the TSA had some ‘carrot’-based business benefits that are much less discussed?

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Telecommunications Authentication Risk Cyber Risk 134

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Firewalls may allow these packets through and cause server CPUs to become overwhelmed due to resources wasted analyzing and discarding these packets. Hardening includes, but is not limited to: Block unused ports on servers and firewalls. using firewall technology. Harden infrastructure. DDoS playbook.

DDOS 145

DDOS DNS Firewall Internet 145

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is a virtualized network infrastructure where typical network functions – like firewalls , routing, and SD-WAN – can be installed as software through abstraction. Also Read: How to Implement Microsegmentation. Give and Take: NFV, SDN, and Microservices. National Strategy to Secure 5G (NTIA).

Risk 137

Risk Cybersecurity IoT Wireless 137

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

According to Jay McBain, an analyst at Forrester Research, spending on IT and telecommunications will be worth about $7 trillion by 2030. Here are a few EDR vendors with an MSP focus: Sophos Intercept X with XDR synchronizes endpoint, server, firewall, and email security. The next few years will see a surge in channel spending.

Backups 140

Backups Firewall DDOS Antivirus 140

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

To help address this cybersecurity and privacy problem, the UK government will soon roll out the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill that bans the use of default passwords for all internet-connected devices for the home, which we all call the Internet of Things (IoT).

Passwords 109

Passwords Telecommunications Internet Internet 109

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption can also be found incorporated into a variety of network security and cloud security solutions, such as cloud access security brokers (CASB), next-generation firewalls (NGFW), password managers , virtual private networks (VPN), and web application firewalls (WAF).

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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).

Security Awareness 40

Security Awareness Risk Cyber threats Cyber Risk 40

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Security services and tools include anti-DDoS , SOCaaS , web application firewalls (WAF), data encryption , and more. Also Read: Top Web Application Firewall (WAF) Vendors. Under security enhancements this could be adding cloud asset inventory, data loss prevention (DLP), firewalls , or VPC service controls.

Firewall 120

Firewall Encryption Computers and Electronics Software 120

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Amending firewall rules to allow sensitive, outgoing protocols. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) offers the concept of a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) to address this problem. These included: Avoiding any share indicators for each compromised host.

Software 62

Software Malware Authentication Penetration Testing 62

Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2022

“Daxin’s use of hijacked TCP connections affords a high degree of stealth to its communications and helps to establish connectivity on networks with strict firewall rules. This trick allows the backdoor to hide malicious traffic in apparently legitimate communications. ” continues the analysis.

Malware 88

Malware Telecommunications Government Manufacturing 88

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 26, 2022

The ManageEngine OpManager Plus includes a bundle of tools for bandwidth and traffic analysis (NetFlow Analyzer), networking performance monitoring (OpManager), and tools for firewalls , IP addresses, switch ports, and configuration policies. Read more : Best Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions for 2022. VIAVI Solutions.

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Marketing DDOS Threat Detection DNS 120

Cisco Security

MARCH 22, 2021

To illustrate, a Senior Network Security Architect at a telecommunications equipment company had the following to say about Secure Network Analytics, “Secure Network Analytics increased network visibility by 90%, detected 85% more threats, and reduced our incident response time by 14 days.

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Engineering Threat Detection Small Business Telecommunications 102

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

CURA is a suite of risk management software tools tailored to specific industries based on their business needs, including finance, healthcare, insurance, telecommunications, and more. CURA is a web-based software that manages enterprise risks, project risks, incidents, business continuity, compliance, and information security.

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Software Risk Government Architecture 119

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

Organizations use the benefits MSPs offer to maintain a secure and solid foundation of IT infrastructure.

Penetration Testing 98

Penetration Testing Software Cybersecurity Risk 98

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

Organizations use the benefits MSPs offer to maintain a secure and solid foundation of IT infrastructure.

Penetration Testing 97

Penetration Testing Software Cybersecurity Risk 97

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In October, telecommunications firm Telenor Norway was another to fall victim. Educational institutions are recommended to use anti-DDoS solutions and strong firewall settings, and partner up with ISPs. Extortionists’ activity regularly made the news throughout 2020.

DDOS 127

DDOS Cryptocurrency Marketing Internet 127

eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

Next-generation firewalls NGFW Fortinet Palo Alto Networks. Web application firewall WAF Akamai Imperva. With comprehensive visibility across endpoints, automatic defensive mechanisms, and built-in firewalls, the Kaspersky EDR is a global leader in making endpoint protection seamless. Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW): Fortinet.

Network Security 110

Network Security Firewall Software Technology 110

Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

Russian cyber espionage group Nomadic Octopus (aka DustSquad) has hacked a Tajikistani telecoms provider to spy on 18 entities, including high-ranking government officials, telecommunication services, and public service infrastructures. According to the report, sometimes the operator tried alternatives if the preferred tool failed.

Hacking 76

Hacking Telecommunications Government Firewall 76

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

From a different angle, reporting from The Intercept revealed mobile surveillance capabilities available to Iran for the purposes of domestic investigations that leverage direct access to (and cooperation of) local telecommunication companies.

Firmware 105

Firmware Surveillance Mobile Telecommunications 105

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Read more : Best Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Vendors. Though Paladin has a smaller portfolio relative to other top contenders with 75 companies, the company has a substantial stack of strategic investments in technology, telecommunications, and more. Mimecast Email security 2012 Nasdaq: MIME. Kleiner Perkins.

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Cybersecurity Technology Marketing Healthcare 128