Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2023

Suspicions were triggered when the department detected unusual traffic emanating from one of its servers that was running a trial version of the Orion software suite made by SolarWinds, according to sources familiar with the incident. The DOJ asked the security firm Mandiant to help determine whether the server had been hacked.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 14, 2020

Microsoft today released updates to plug a whopping 123 security holes in Windows and related software, including fixes for a critical, “wormable” flaw in Windows Server versions that Microsoft says is likely to be exploited soon.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Microsoft today released software updates to plug security holes in its Windows operating systems and related software. One important item to note this week is that Microsoft announced it will start blocking Internet macros by default in Office. Redmond has been steadily spooling out patches for this service ever since.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2022

I had the chance to discuss these findings last week at Black Hat USA 2022, with John Shier, senior security advisor at Sophos, a next-generation cybersecurity leader with a broad portfolio of managed services, software and hardware offerings. Configure system administrative tools more wisely. I’ll keep watch and keep reporting.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2022

Log4j, aka Log4Shell, blasted a surgical light on the multiplying tiers of attack vectors arising from enterprises’ deepening reliance on open-source software. It’s notable that open-source software vulnerabilities comprise just one of several paths ripe for malicious manipulation. Related: The exposures created by API profileration.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

One of the most vulnerable areas that hackers use to infiltrate a company’s system is the network. The Internet network is vulnerable as cybercriminals are lurking online, waiting to intercept loopholes for hacking systems. Company systems require various software programs to function. Security Systems.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Software developers face new threats from malicious code as their tools and processes have proven to be an effective and lucrative threat vector. Traditionally, software developers have protected themselves from malicious code like everyone else?—?by Early Internet. Malware, or code written for malicious purposes, is evolving.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2021

” At present, Synology PSIRT has seen no indication of the malware exploiting any software vulnerabilities.” The Taiwanese company urges its customers to enable multi-factor authentication where available, enable auto block and account protection, and to use string administrative credentials, .

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

“The command requires Windows system administrators,” Truniger’s ads explained. Semen-7907 registered at Tunngle from the Internet address 31.192.175[.]63 “Experience in backup, increase privileges, mikicatz, network. Details after contacting on jabber: truniger@xmpp[.]jp.”

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SC Magazine

JULY 7, 2021

The second vulnerability is caused by a third-party software component from Redis. If a user claims to have a given identity within the Vue platform, the Redis software does not prove or insufficiently proves the users’ claims are correct. The Redis component also holds the third 9.8 flaw, which is caused by improper authentication.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2024

Malicious ads The ads are displayed via Google searches for popular search terms related to programs used by IT and system administrators. Here, we’re simply observers and looking at the file managers that are open on the internet. In fact, anyone could easily change the files or even delete them.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

Microsoft, supplier of the Windows operating system used ubiquitously in enterprise networks, recently disclosed that fully 70% of all security bugs pivot off what the software giant refers to as “memory safety issues.”. Thus, memory attacks unfold only when the application is executing, and then they disappear without a trace.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2018

The exploitation of this vulnerability could cause major problems on the Internet. million servers running RPCBIND on the Internet. RPCBIND is software that provides client programs with the information they need about server programs available on a network. The multiplication of this exploit in a 2.6

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Privilege escalation is the act of exploiting a bug, design flaw, or configuration oversight in an operating system or software application to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected from an application or user. Only systems with the IPSec service running are vulnerable to this attack.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

The CISA agency provides recommendations for system administrators and owners to enhance the level of security of their organizations: Maintain up-to-date antivirus signatures and engines. Keep operating system patches up-to-date. Restrict users’ ability (permissions) to install and run unwanted software applications.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2022

Chinese hackers employed open-source tools for reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning, according to the government experts, they have utilized open-source router specific software frameworks, RouterSploit and RouterScan [ T1595.002 ], to identify vulnerable devices to target.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2023

The gang leverages exposed remote administration services and internet-facing vulnerabilities to gain and maintain access to victim networks. Technical Details Makop ransomware operator arsenal is a hybrid one: it contains both cust-developed tools and off-the-shelf software taken from public repositories.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

The script init2 kills any previous versions of the miner software that might be running, and installs itself. Cashdollar explained that threat actors started scanning the Internet for Intel systems that would accept files over SSH port 22 to maximize their efforts. firefoxcatche (sic) doesn’t exist.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2021

PKI is the authentication and encryption framework on which the Internet is built. It works by issuing digital certificates to verify the authenticity of the servers ingesting the data trickling in from our smartphones, Internet of Things sensors and the like. These apps, in turn, will make use of data stored in data lakes.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

. “ our research has uncovered new vulnerabilities, which we collectively dubbed USBAnywhere , in the baseboard management controllers (BMCs) of Supermicro servers, which can allow an attacker to easily connect to a server and virtually mount any USB device of their choosing to the server, remotely over any network including the Internet.”

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SecureList

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In addition, manual mitigation steps can be undertaken by system administrators to prevent successful exploitation (see below). This creates a large attack surface where any software relying on cpio might in theory be leveraged to take over the system.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

Mitigations that would consist of restricting permissions for driver installations could be challenging because you have to modify Windows registry entries, so if it’s not executed correctly, you might damage the system. Also read: Best Patch Management Software. Protecting Against PrintNightmare, MFA Exploits. Network Best Practices.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Rising implementations of cloud services and IoT systems, not to mention the arrival of 5G, has quickened the pace of software development and multiplied data handling complexities. PowerShell is a command-line shell designed to make it convenient for system administrators to automate tasks and manage system configurations.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Dictionary.com defines it as: precautions taken to guard against crime that involves the internet, especially unauthorized access to computer systems and data connected to the internet. As the name implies, website security protects a website from cyber threats on the internet. However, there is much more to it than that.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2018

script deploys a Monero miner and also a port scanning software, which will scan for other vulnerable Docker Engine installs. The Center for Internet Security (CIS) has a reference that can help system administrators and security teams establish a benchmark to secure their Docker engine. Run the script (auto.sh).

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

To boost productivity, they must leverage cloud infrastructure and participate in agile software development. The software giant’s intent was to make it more convenient and efficient for system administrators to perform Windows upkeep. Related: How ‘PAM’ improves authentication.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Many used browsers that they were accustomed to, not browsers of choice, or default browsers set by organizations, such as the Internet Explorer. Browsers, on the other hand, reported what versions of software and plugins they have automatically. Still, this change makes attacks and the infection process much harder.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 7, 2020

com — is different from the one I saw in late December, but it was hosted at the same Internet address as officesuited[.]com If you can’t or don’t want to do that, at least make sure you have security logging turned on so it’s generating an alert when people are introducing new software into your infrastructure.”

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) puts networked sensors and intelligent devices directly on the manufacturing floor to collect data, drive artificial intelligence and do predictive analytics. Clearly, traditional firewalls and antivirus systems will not be sufficient; the complex IIoT infrastructure demands something more advanced.

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SecureList

MARCH 12, 2024

During one of the projects, an SQL injection into an application that was open to signup by any internet user let us obtain the credentials of an internal system administrator. Mitigation: take regular inventories of software components you use, and update as required. Disable any unused components.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Between January and August 2020, unidentified actors used aggregation software to link actor-controlled accounts to client accounts belonging to the same institution, resulting in more than $3.5 Some of the credentials belonged to company leadership, system administrators, and other employees with privileged access.".

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Malwarebytes

JULY 1, 2021

As a Domain Admin they could then act almost with impunity, spreading ransomware, deleting backups and even disabling security software. For the systems that do need the Print Spooler service to be running make sure they are not exposed to the internet. Mitigation.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

Granted, a high percentage of malicious software circulating in the wild is successfully filtered by advanced antivirus suites or gets detonated in sandboxes before they can do harm. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be. (LW Effective attacks.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 12, 2021

Secure Software Development. IoT (Internet of Things) Security. System Administrator (or, sysadmin). Here’s a brief overlook of the kind of specializations you can earn if you decide to take a plunge into cybersecurity: Penetration testing (or, pentesting). Secure DevOps. Web/Mobile Application security.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Still, in the wrong hands, RDP attacks and vulnerabilities related to remote desktop software are a severe threat. Recent years presented a torrent of research showing how vulnerable RDP systems are for organizations not taking additional cybersecurity precautions. Also read : Best Internet Security Suites & Software.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

To accurately detect products and associated vulnerabilities, a full system scan should be done beforehand. This thorough scan with a comprehensive configuration helps in the identification of the software and services operating on the systems, which is critical for successful CVE scanning.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2022

There are 20,000 or more new software and hardware vulnerabilities every year, yet only a few hundred might be actively exploited. VMaaS is a way to deliver these services via the cloud rather than downloading and running on-premises software. That process can be overwhelming. What is Vulnerability Management as a Service?

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