Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2020

There’s an old adage in information security: “Every company gets penetration tested, whether or not they pay someone for the pleasure.” ” Many organizations that do hire professionals to test their network security posture unfortunately tend to focus on fixing vulnerabilities hackers could use to break in.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

A VPN or a Virtual Private Network provides the solution to many security issues, but you can still get hacked while using it. For example, if you install malware or share your username and password with anyone, a VPN cannot protect you. The post Can You Get Hacked While Using a VPN?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

At the very basic, small businesses can ensure that all their employees access the web with the help of a Virtual Private Network. With a VPN like Surfshark to encrypt your online traffic and keep it protected against any security breach, your valuable data isn’t going to get compromised easily anytime soon.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The government agencies released a guide that advises telecom and critical infrastructure defenders on best practices to strengthen network security against PRC-linked and other cyber threats. Enhancing secure logging, isolating device management, and enforcing strict access control lists (ACLs) are key strategies.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

The first security measure businesses adopted during the pandemic was using VPNs that allowed employees to work remotely while still enjoying connectivity and security. To combat these vulnerabilities, organizations must consider establishing hybrid workplace network security.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2021

A critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-20019 , in SonicWall VPN appliances was only partially patched last year and could allow a remote attacker to steal sensitive data. The flaw resides in the HTTP/HTTPS service used for product management as well as SSL VPN remote access. “An SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware).

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2024

You can only secure the traffic that goes on within your walls. Enter the Virtual Private Network (VPN): Non-physical walls to insulate that traffic. Here are some tips for both users and network administrators to secure your network with a VPN. A VPN masks traffic and connections.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2021

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 316 appeared first on Security Affairs. SonicWall fixes an NSM On-Prem bug, patch it asap! Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

A virtual private network (VPN) is a must for any internet user connecting to business systems. It provides a secure tunnel protecting user identity, encrypts data in transit, and extends the identity and security of the home network to remote users. Gamers and streamers will put a premium on speed.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2021

Thus, the only way to prevent such unwanted data breaches is to ramp up internal network security and carry out network security audits from time to time. Many of them allow traffic to travel unencrypted, meaning that both network managers and other people nearby can see what you are doing. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

5 Customer support: 5/5 Norton Antivirus and Norton 360 are antivirus and security plans for consumers to protect up to 10 devices, including phones and tablets. Aside from antivirus, Norton offers ransomware and hacking protection, privacy monitoring, and a VPN. 5 Pricing: 3.7/5 5 Core features: 3.5/5 5 Advanced features: 4.3/5

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Security Affairs

JULY 6, 2021

Positive Technologies researcher Nikita Abramov has provided details about the CVE-2021-20026 command injection vulnerability that affects SonicWall’s Network Security Manager (NSM) product. reads the security advisory published by SonicWall. .” SecurityAffairs – hacking, SonicWall NSM). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The post Hate Site Hacked — Kiwi Farms is ‘Very, Very Owned’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Kiwi Farms, the notorious web forum for harassing feminists, the neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ people, has itself suffered the ultimate harassment.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Aside from the antivirus feature, it offers features like a Windows firewall, smart app control, device health, family options, browser control, and robust security settings. 5 McAfee Total Protection is a set of five consumer security plans, including antivirus, web protection, and safety scores. It supports Windows OS only.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This information should not be accessible from the compromised network. Secure your back-ups and ensure data is not accessible for modification or deletion from the system where the data resides. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2022

The CVE-2020-5135 is a stack-based buffer overflow that affects the SonicWall Network Security Appliance (NSA). The flaw resides in the HTTP/HTTPS service used for product management as well as SSL VPN remote access. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Cisa). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 21, 2021

This information should not be accessible from the compromised network. Secure your back-ups and ensure data is not accessible for modification or deletion from the system where the data resides. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 29, 2022

Do you need a personal VPN? The post DE:CODED – Firewall speeds and VPN risks appeared first on SE Labs Blog. The post DE:CODED – Firewall speeds and VPN risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. Show notes for series 2, episode 2 Is your firewall as fast as you think? What does XDR mean and how does it work?

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SC Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

Virtual private networks have been around for decades, but the past year forced many organizations to expand their use to keep up with growing telework trends. In response, criminal and state-backed hacking groups stepped up their own exploitation of the technology as well.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2021

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 343 appeared first on Security Affairs. If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2022

This information should not be accessible from the compromised network. Secure your back-ups and ensure data is not accessible for modification or deletion from the system where the data resides. Monitor cyber threat reporting regarding the publication of compromised VPN login credentials and change passwords and settings.

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SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In 2020, cyberattacks witnessed an unprecedented increase, targeting many industries, from phishing scams to system hacks exploiting vulnerable endpoints and weak network security.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

In this case, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) can be used to create a secure communication network through the Internet, which is by definition not secure. Security awareness. If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. SecurityAffairs – hacking, TCP/IP).

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

Ethical hackers look for security flaws and vulnerabilities for the purpose of fixing them. Ethical hackers don’t break laws when hacking. Security careers related to ethical hacking are in-demand. While some do it for cyber-adventure, others hack into computers for spying, activism, or financial gain.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Protesters against the Iran regime are getting a boost to aid their efforts from hacking groups who are using Telegram, Signal and the dark web to get around government restrictions. CPR sees the sharing of open VPN. The post Hackers Use Telegram, Signal, Dark Web to Help Iranian Protesters appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

This information should not be accessible from the compromised network. Secure your back-ups and ensure data is not accessible for modification or deletion from the system where the data resides. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2021

One vendor says application security may be the key to stopping ransomware. Preventing Ransomware with Application Security. How Ransomware Accesses a Network. Generally, ransomware gets into a network courtesy of phishing emails. Also read: Hackers Leak 87,000 Fortinet VPN Passwords.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 20, 2021

While specific companies were not named, defense contractors were among those targeted as part of a campaign by at least two hacking groups that leveraged vulnerabilities Pulse Secure VPN devices. Air Force at Boeing’s airplane production facility on February 22, 2021 in Everett, Washington. and Europe. and Europe.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 27, 2022

Below is the list of protection and recommendations recommended by the researchers: locate the affected products behind the security protection devices and perform a defense-in-depth strategy for network security. Try using secure VPN networks when remote access is required, and perform adequate access control and auditing.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2021

GE recommends the implementation of network defense-in-depth practices to protect UR IED, including placing UR IED inside the control system network security perimeter, and having access controls, monitoring (such as an Intrusion Detection System), and other mitigating technologies in place. . SecurityAffairs – hacking, CISA).

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

The guys in the SOC discovered that the virus came in via a remote user , had spread over the VPN and then began to look for security flaws,” said Mendoza. A detailed check revealed that no data had left the premises, although the criminals behind the hack had been stealing passwords.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2022

Palo Alto Networks addressed a high-severity OpenSSL infinite loop vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-0778 , that affects some of its firewall, VPN, and XDR products. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime). The post Palo Alto Networks devices affected by CVE-2022-0778 OpenSSL bug appeared first on Security Affairs.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 26, 2021

Your mobile device can be hacked very easily without your knowledge. Most individuals and organisations with very sensitive information, still do not take basic mobile security measures, even with the rising threats to our smartphones. Hackers know about vulnerabilities after updates are issued and try to hack out-of-date devices.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 12, 2022

Cisco got hacked by a ransomware gang—a broker for the UNC2447 threat actor, which has “a nexus to Russia.”. The post Cisco Pwned by ‘Russian’ Gang — Data Leaked, Egg on Face appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

But even when passwords are secure, it’s not enough. Recently, hackers leaked 87,000 Fortinet VPN passwords , mostly from companies who hadn’t yet patched a two-year-old vulnerability. MFA can be hacked. Zero trust network access. MFA can be hacked. Jump to: What is multi-factor authentication? Passwordless access.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Its primary goal is safeguarding sensitive information, detecting and responding to security incidents, and ensuring that data and systems remain secure against malware, ransomware, phishing, and hacking attempts. Employees can securely access your business’s systems and data using a VPN, even on public or unsecured networks.

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Hacker Combat

JULY 31, 2020

Making them all the more appetizing is the complacency many small business owners have when it comes to network security. Sure, this might sound like something that doesn’t need to be said, but a surprising number of data breaches occur because people neglect to treat security as a priority. Take It Seriously.

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