SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Being constantly connected to the internet, they are either protected by basic passwords or, in some cases, have no password protection at all. Challenges in securing IoMT devices The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is essentially a subset of the wider Internet of Things (IoT) concept.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 13, 2019

Pappachen said Sizmek forced a password reset on all internal employees (“a few hundred”), and that the company is scrubbing its SAS user database for departed employees, partners and vendors whose accounts may have been hijacked. ” PASSWORD SPRAYING. BRUTE-FORCE LIGHT.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2023

Here are three evolving themes reverberating from RSAC 2023 that struck me: Getting a grip on identities Password enabled access will endure for the foreseeable future. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

This means that in addition to your password, you will also need a second factor, such as a code from a key fob or a fingerprint, to access your data. This makes it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your data, as they would need to have both your password and the second factor. Use strong passwords.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The issue affects tens of products, including Access Manager Plus, ADManager Plus, Password Manager Pro, Remote Access Plus, and Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM). The analysis of the experts revealed 2,000 to 4,000 servers accessible from the Internet. and the U.S.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Avoid using easily guessable passwords such as your name, birthdate, or “password123.”

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 4, 2022

This can be compounded by certain enterprises using the Internet of Things (IoT) that don’t have good security. The other issue with APIs is that once one is compromised, it’s likely that all of your accounts are affected because whoever does gain access will just use your username and password to log in to other sites, apps, etc.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance. As the internet has enabled us to access work, data, and equipment from any location, remote access security has become increasingly crucial. Avoid using default or simple-to-guess passwords.

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) is a common two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanism used across the internet. In this article we’ll explore security risks of TOTP and an alternative 2FA method to increase security. The process is orchestrated during setup by exchanging a shared secret.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

Anything internet-facing can be a threat if not properly patched and updated. Imagine if all of them had never taken place because the initial point of entry, a phished password, had been protected with MFA. Use of vendor-supplied default configurations or default usernames and passwords. External remote services.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2022

As a simple example, consider the idea of passwords. It was once the case that passwords were a cornerstone of the role of humans in cybersecurity. You would choose a password that only you knew, and without that password, no one could get access to your account. There is also the idea of password management software.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

An investigation into indexed information from internet-connected devices provided a list of universities with compromised website security. For a more detailed analysis, a deeper penetration testing would be required,” Cybernews researchers noted. Researchers were able to confirm the entries were accurate.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Rising Internet of Things (IoT) and remote health care adoption mean there’s a higher risk attackers could use one seemingly insignificant entry point to gain critical information. Training should cover best practices like using multifactor authentication and strong, unique passwords. Penetration Test Regularly.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager In 2022, threat actors leaked more than 721 million passwords. Among the passwords exposed, 72 percent of users were found to be still using already-compromised passwords. Turn on Multifactor Authentication Even strong, secure passwords can be exposed by attackers.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If you can mandate strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for systems and data, you'll work wonders in preserving valuable data in transit. Enforce enterprise-grade antivirus, firewalls, and internet security software across all connected devices.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 22, 2021

VPN works by initiating a secure connection over the internet through data encryption. Through the click of a mouse, a user can access their computer from any location by logging in with a username and password. Through brute force, illegitimate actors can attempt to hack a user’s password by trying an infinite number of combinations.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 22, 2021

The core group we’re focused on for the purposes of this group test are products that largely replace the function of an OSINT assessment, an external network vulnerability assessment and some portions of a penetration test. Penetration tests will discover some of these gaps, but also have a few shortcomings.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

External vulnerability scans are performed by scanning the public internet for systems and networks that are publicly exposed. These scans identify vulnerabilities in databases, such as weak passwords and easily guessed default accounts. Vulnerability Scanning vs Penetration Testing. Authenticated Scans. Conclusion.

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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

credit unions, internal notes, and clients’ full names, home and email addresses, and plaintext passwords. But if their PII is stapled to the internet or they experience extended system outages, members will be forced to consider other banking options. when the Examiner is in-house!).

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

For example, LB3_pass.exe is a password-protected version of the ransomware, while the reflective DLL can be used to bypass the standard operating system loader and inject malware directly into memory. The TXT files contain instructions on how to execute the password-protected files.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

How can a hospital protect an MRI machine with an unchangeable password and still connect it to the network? Industries with very expensive operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as healthcare or industrial manufacturing, can be especially vulnerable. These are not uncommon risks.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2018

The tool was developed to gather intelligence from social networks during penetration tests and are aimed at facilitating social engineering attacks. Trustwave, which provides ethical hacking services, has successfully used the tool in a number of penetration tests and red teaming engagements on behalf of clients.”

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

While the internet and social media have been very positive for businesses, there remains an inherent risk when it comes to how brands manage their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. Teach your employees about the need for stronger passwords, and how to make use of both password generators and password management systems.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

Although web vulnerability search engines such as Shodan show less than 100 servers exposed to the internet, Flowmon’s customers tend to be the largest enterprises like KIA, Orange, TDK, and Volkswagen. Broadcom Patches Brocade SANnav Flaw 19 Months After Discovery Type of vulnerability: Password storage.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

According to the attackers, this was a configuration issue on an access point T-Mobile used for testing. The configuration issue made this access point publicly available on the Internet. Look for unusual activity on your phone and requests for password resets you’re not expecting. This was not a sophisticated attack.

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Hackology

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The bedrock of these controls is enforcing password complexity requirements, ensuring that all users have unique, hard-to-crack passwords. While ensuring the set conditions are not so stringent that users start making sequential passwords which are even easier to brute-force. Yet, password measures alone may not suffice.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Despite what your lightning-fast Wi-Fi connection may indicate, the internet is not instantaneous. Cybercriminals could steal passwords, email addresses, and other sensitive information through the CDN. A simulated test showed that 16 different CDNs were vulnerable to an exploit that caused servers to run the same command on repeat.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

An external vulnerability scan involves simulating attacks on your external-facing systems to identify potential weaknesses that malicious hackers could exploit, similar to an automated penetration test. Also read: Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Testing: An Important Difference What Are Internal Vulnerability Scans?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

In addition, few companies can provide access to password management software or VPNs to protect their internet connection and credentials and maintain security on rogue Wi-Fi networks. Many employees don’t undergo regular scans of their phones and laptops for potential vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2020

If these systems are exposed to the internet without authentication, attackers can leverage the functionality of the application to execute malicious commands. Weak credentials: Tsunami uses other open source tools such as ncrack to detect weak passwords used by protocols and tools including SSH, FTP, RDP, and MySQL.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Consider employing password-less MFA that replace passwords with two or more verification factors (e.g., Cobalt Strike is a commercial penetration testing software suite. Create a plan for patching vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems quickly; and disable or harden remote access like RDP and VPNs.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2024

In this instance, hackers are suspected to have exploited simple cybersecurity loopholes, including the fact that the software shipped with easy-to-guess default passwords. Unitronics systems are exposed to the Internet and a single intrusion caused a ripple effect felt across organizations in multiple states.

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NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CIS Security Controls, published by SANS and the Center for Internet Security (SIS) and formerly known as the SANS 20 Critical Security Controls , are prioritized mitigation steps that your organization can use to improve cybersecurity. The organization can then patch the system before a real attack occurs.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

Guardium Vulnerability Assessment tool scans the databases, data warehouses, data lakes , and other components of big data infrastructure to detect vulnerabilities based on Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Center for Internet Security (CIS), CVE , and other standards.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The above-mentioned AIDS Trojan hailing from the distant pre-Internet era was the progenitor of the trend, but its real-world impact was close to zero. The Archiveus Trojan from 2006 was the first one to use RSA cipher, but it was reminiscent of a proof of concept and used a static 30-digit decryption password that was shortly cracked.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Although phishing scams have been around about as long as the internet, hackers like OnePercent Group still rely on social engineering to fool high level members of corporate organizations. In fact, a recent survey indicated that over 60% of executives cited phishing and ransomware as their top concerns.

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Kali Linux

APRIL 26, 2015

Vulnerability scanning is a crucial phase of a penetration test and having an updated vulnerability scanner in your security toolkit can often make a real difference by helping you discover overlooked vulnerable items. User created with password '6062d074-0a4c-4de1-a26a-5f9f055b7c88'. tool and libraries for Kali Linux.

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