eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Major cybersecurity events in the last week make clear that hackers just keep getting savvier — and security teams need to be vigilant to keep up. Ransomware groups continue to exploit unpatched vulnerabilities. Now ransomware attackers, possibly affiliated with FIN8, are exploiting unpatched Citrix products to launch attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It’s an in-depth assessment of the target’s network infrastructure, with a focus on discovering vulnerable devices such as routers and VPNs. Volt Typhoon prepares for future stages of operation by gathering vital knowledge on network security and topology, system configurations, and potential vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 12, 2023

Malware at Scale: Using these platforms to create a backdoor on data center equipment gives threat actors “a foothold to compromise systems at a massive scale – in the data center itself and for the business networks that access these servers.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 3, 2023

” Also read: ChatGPT Security and Privacy Issues Remain in GPT-4 Growing AI Cybercrime Potential Kelley, who also exposed WormGPT in early July, noted that FraudGPT shares the same foundational capabilities as WormGPT and might have been developed by the same people, but FraudGPT has the potential for even greater malicious use.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The conference’s focus on cyber resilience doesn’t mean that organizations should abandon core security defenses like EDR , access control and firewalls , but they should be prepared for the advanced threats that will, at some point, get past them. Also read : Is the Answer to Vulnerabilities Patch Management as a Service?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

State actors actively attack Ivanti, Ubiquity, and Microsoft’s Windows AppLocker, and ransomware attackers probe for unpatched ScreenConnect servers in this week’s vulnerability recap. February 27, 2024 Ransomware Gangs Target Unpatched ScreenConnect Servers Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass and path traversal.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Between high-profile ransomware attacks and mergers, it is a time of high stakes and great change for the industry. Improved Data Security.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Additionally, some attackers will use DNS disruptions to conceal more dangerous cyberattacks such as data theft, ransomware preparations, or inserting backdoors into other resources. To prevent a DNS attack , organizations need to secure their DNS processes for both local and remote users.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. The Complete Protect plan, which costs $6.00

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

These flaws require local access, which will most commonly be obtained when a victim downloads other malware to their phone. Considering the active ransomware activity with vulnerabilities in Progress Software’s other file transfer software, MOVEit, WS_FTP server maintenance teams should patch ASAP. rating under CVSS v3.1

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Other major flaws appeared in the NGINX Ingress Controller for Kubernetes, Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server, and Apache ActiveMQ — and the latter two have already been targeted in ransomware attacks. 3 to report that the vulnerability is being actively exploited, which Rapid7 said includes ransomware attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Common types of log sources include: Endpoint logs are logs from devices such as PCs, laptops, and smartphones that aid in the monitoring of user activity, the detection of malware , and the adherence to business standards. Set performance and security baselines that will help in the detection of abnormalities and deviations.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines. Andy Grolnick, CEO of Graylog, cautions that “In 2023, ransomware is still the dominant threat in the minds of security teams. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

These safeguards, when combined with adherence to security best practices and standards, establish a strong security architecture for public cloud environments. Firewalls and Network Security Firewalls serve as a barrier between cloud resources and external networks in a public cloud environment.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

The FBI’s recommended fix for this solution is not a patch but rather the removal of any Barracuda ESG appliances from your business’s security infrastructure. They shouldn’t be connected to any networks because of the risk they still pose, despite attempted patches. The security bulletin was last updated August 25.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

The FBI’s recommended fix for this solution is not a patch but rather the removal of any Barracuda ESG appliances from your business’s security infrastructure. They shouldn’t be connected to any networks because of the risk they still pose, despite attempted patches. The security bulletin was last updated August 25.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Between high-profile ransomware attacks and mergers, it is a time of high stakes and great change for the industry. Network security. Visit website.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A surge of critical vulnerabilities and zero-day exploits has made for a very busy week in IT security, affecting a range of tech giants like Atlassian, Cisco, Apple, Arm, Qualcomm and Microsoft. Among the issues in the last week, Android and Arm faced actively exploited vulnerabilities in GPU drivers.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Implement Security Controls Following NIST’s cloud security model, develop policies, methods, and technology for protecting cloud assets, such as access control, encryption, and network security. Evaluate cloud providers’ security features. Encrypt data: Ensure that data is encrypted at rest and in transit.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

Additionally, dashboards share data about threat names, any relevant reference URLs, tags, adversary and malware families, and attack IDs. Pricing All OTX products and features, including the AlienVault Open Threat Exchange and OTX Endpoint Security, are free to use on their own.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hybrid cloud security starts with analyzing and categorizing data and progresses to customized security measures. Hybrid cloud security generally follows best practices for network security and cloud security : Network segmentation decreases attack surfaces.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

. “Additionally, it’s important to have an incident response plan in place to swiftly detect and mitigate any security breaches to minimize the potential impact.” Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2023

Last week’s major vulnerabilities: Weekly Vulnerability Recap – August 14, 2023 – Old or New, Vulnerabilities Need Management Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Be Thorough It is all too easy in an attack to find the apparent source of malware, eradicate it and leave it at that. Some sophisticated viruses and hackers move laterally once they enter networks and compromise multiple systems in an extended attack. But you may miss further traces of it on other systems.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2023

They have backdoors and are vulnerable because of weak credentials, weak network security, and weak access controls. Securing remote access is critical because of the control it gives the person on the managing computer. Read more about best practices for securing remote access in your organization.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 30, 2023

The impersonated emails might contain annoying SPAM, but more often the phishing email will deliver more dangerous payloads that lead to stolen credentials, business email compromise (BEC) attacks, or ransomware attacks. Meanwhile, the company being impersonated has no financial incentive to change their behavior.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Today, enterprises tend to use multiple layers of security defenses, ranging from perimeter defense on network entry points to host based security solutions deployed at the end user’s machines to counter the ever-increasing threats. Executive Summary. Stealing Credentials from LSASS Process Memory.

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