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Cyber Threat warning issued to all internet connected UPS devices

CyberSecurity Insiders

However, in some countries like UK, certain UPS device making companies are offering them connected to the internet. Therefore, system administrators are being advised to put the connected UPS devices behind a virtual private network (VPN) and use them with a multifactor authentication in place.

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Who and What is Behind the Malware Proxy Service SocksEscort?

Krebs on Security

Researchers this month uncovered a two-year-old Linux-based remote access trojan dubbed AVrecon that enslaves Internet routers into botnet that bilks online advertisers and performs password-spraying attacks. SocksEscort[.]com com , is what’s known as a “SOCKS Proxy” service. SocksEscort began in 2009 as “ super-socks[.]com

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Understanding Brute Force Attacks: The Persistent Threat in Cybersecurity

Webroot

While RDP is a powerful tool for remote administration and support, it has also become a favored vector for brute force attacks for several reasons: Widespread use: RDP is commonly used in businesses to enable remote work and system administration.

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Critical vulnerabilities in Philips Vue PACS devices could allow remote takeover

SC Magazine

Philips released software updates to address some of the flaws, but multiple vulnerabilities require system administrators to apply workarounds in the interim as the patches are currently in development and won’t be released for some time. Also recognize that VPN is only as secure as the connected devices,” the alert reads.

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Defending Against Misconfigured MFA & PrintNightmare Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

They then authenticated to the victim’s VPN to initiate a remote desktop protocol (RDP) connection to the domain controllers. Update software, including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets in a timely manner. When possible, implement multi-factor authentication on all VPN connections.

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Top IT Areas You Need to Check to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

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. If you have to work remotely, avoid using public Wi-Fi and activate a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

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China-linked threat actors have breached telcos and network service providers

Security Affairs

Enforce MFA on all VPN connections [ D3-MFA ]. Isolate Internet-facing services in a network Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) to reduce the exposure of the internal network [ D3-NI ]. Enable robust logging of Internet-facing services and monitor the logs for signs of compromise [ D3-NTA ] [ D3-PM ].