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CISA and FBI issue alert about Zeppelin ransomware

Malwarebytes

While anyone can fall victim to these threat actors, the FBI noted that this malware has been used to target a wide range of businesses and critical infrastructure organizations, including defense contractors, educational institutions, manufacturers, technology companies, and especially organizations in the healthcare and medical industries.

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How to Configure a Router to Use WPA2 in 7 Easy Steps

eSecurity Planet

The exact method for doing this may vary depending on your router manufacturer. The typical username and password for Wi-Fi routers is “admin” for both, but you may need to search online or contact your ISP if that doesn’t work. If this option is not available, you may need to upgrade the router firmware.

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SiteLock’s Top Five Cybersecurity Predictions For 2020

SiteLock

If a manufacturer hardcodes a master password within the device’s firmware, the device becomes extremely vulnerable from a security perspective, especially if an attacker is able to locate and download the password to access the device.

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Spyware in the IoT – the Biggest Privacy Threat This Year

SiteLock

Cybercriminals were able to exploit the default password on thousands of these innocuous devices to carry out this nefarious attack. When not secured properly on their own Wi-Fi channel, IoT devices can be more than an inconvenience, they can be seen as a critical security risk due to the poor security protocols like fixed default passwords.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password).

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.