Krebs on Security

JULY 8, 2019

But GandCrab far eclipsed the success of competing ransomware affiliate programs largely because its authors worked assiduously to update the malware so that it could evade antivirus and other security defenses. It remains unclear how many individuals were active in the core GandCrab malware development team.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2023

Note that not all of these venues are inherently or perfectly secure — they have vulnerabilities and require additional protective measures. Even VPN, while marketed as a security tool, has weaknesses of its own. Why Is Securing Access for Remote Workers So Important? Read more about the different types of remote access.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 16, 2024

January 10, 2024 Thousands of WordPress Sites Vulnerable to Malware Injection Type of vulnerability: Cross-site scripting flaw in Popup Builder that allows a malware injection. The problem: Ivanti announced two vulnerabilities that affect Ivanti Connect Secure VPN and Ivanti Policy Secure products. Versions 9.x

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

August 24, 2023 Akira ransomware targeting Cisco, but MFA helps Akira ransomware groups have been exploiting Cisco’s virtual private network ( VPN ) tools. Sophos researchers first flagged this in May, and another researcher later noted that multiple other Cisco VPN instances had been compromised.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

August 24, 2023 Akira ransomware targeting Cisco, but MFA helps Akira ransomware groups have been exploiting Cisco’s virtual private network ( VPN ) tools. Sophos researchers first flagged this in May, and another researcher later noted that multiple other Cisco VPN instances had been compromised.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2021

Ransomware attackers, who use myriad methods to get their malware into the systems of businesses large and small in hopes of pulling down millions of dollars, are now going directly to the source. The malware, which also is known as Black Kingdom and DEMON, has been around for a few years and is available for free on GitHub.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In November 2021, the FBI disclosed a FatPipe VPN exploit that enabled backdoor access via web shells. They execute harmful acts using built-in operating system functions, such as Windows, rather than traditional malware. It’s also used by ransomware actors that want to propagate malware using remote monitoring and management tools.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Remote users can access the SASE environment using the VMware SD-WAN Client agent which creates virtual private network (VPN) connections to the VMware SASE solution instead of backhauled connections through corporate IT infrastructure. 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

MARCH 19, 2024

March 8, 2024 150,000 Fortinet Secure Web Gateways Remain Exposed Type of vulnerability: Arbitrary code execution (ACE). The problem: The FortiOS SSL VPN feature vulnerability, CVE-2024-21762, disclosed February 8th , remains exposed to attack on nearly 150,000 devices according to the ShadowServer Foundation website.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2023

Both groups used MULLVAD VPN. The attackers were able to interfere with security tools using Group Policy Objects (GPO). Once bypassed the security defenses, the attackers deployed the ransomware payload in the NETLOGON shares on several domain controllers. DEV-1084 used Rport and a customized version of Ligolo.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 15, 2023

The top options for edge security are: Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) Secure access service edge (SASE) Secure service edge (SSE) Zero trust edge (ZTE) Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) FWaaS providers generally replace NGFW and SWG appliances throughout an organization.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This deep packet inspection provides the basis for the various NGFW features that improve malware blocking. Virtual private network (VPN): Enable encrypted tunnel connections between internal and external devices. Suspected bad or anomalous traffic can be temporarily blocked or flagged as suspicious for security teams.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2023

SASE provides an edge security solution that addresses these challenges without the bottlenecks of traditional virtual private network (VPN) solutions. Bottom Line: Implement SASE to Improve Security and Operations Sprawling organizations with many cloud-based or remote resources will greatly benefit by adopting SASE solutions.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

The fix: To eliminate malware infections, perform a factory reset, upgrade to the latest firmware, change all default usernames and passwords, and adjust firewall rules to block exposure to unwanted remote management services. 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

APRIL 23, 2021

Standalone security products are not enough to maintain the security posture of an entire organization. Between malware , phishing attacks , zero-day threats, advanced persistent threats , reconnaissance and brute force attacks, hackers are looking for any and every avenue into a network. EDR benefits.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Most companies were unprepared to secure an entirely remote workforce, relying on remote desktop protocol (RDP) and strained VPN infrastructures, leaving workers ripe for attack. Cybercriminals had a massively productive and profitable year, seizing opportunities to target the millions of people suddenly working from home.

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SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

In our initial report on Sunburst , we examined the method used by the malware to communicate with its C2 (command-and-control) server and the protocol used to upgrade victims for further exploitation. This campaign made use of a previously unknown malware family we dubbed FourteenHi.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

These software solutions enforce specified security policies for users each time they access a cloud-based resource. Examples of threatening traffic that IDPS solutions can combat include network intrusions, DDoS attacks, malware, and socially engineered attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Prisma SASE further enforces this capability with robust multi-tenant features and a large number of options to support even uncommon networking and security requirements. 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

APRIL 26, 2024

Perimeter security tools include: Firewalls: Filter traffic and monitor access based upon firewall rules and policies for the network, network segment, or assets protected by different types of firewalls. Virtualized Security Virtualized security tools protect virtual environments or create virtualized environments to protect physical assets.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Optional premium support subscriptions are also available for all appliances to provide rapid appliance replacement, onsite support, secure remote management, and advanced support engineers. Additionally, existing FortiClient (ZTNA/VPN, EPP/APT) subscribers can upgrade to FortiSASE for additional fees.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Remote browser isolation hosts all work activities in a virtual environment isolated from the endpoint for more stringent data control and anti-malware protection. As companies grow, the strong capabilities of Cloudflare’s higher tiers will facilitate future growth and expansion without compromising security or SASE capabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Monitored user activity allows for operations and security to detect anomalous behavior and either enable or block access to resources as needed. Inspected and decrypted traffic blocks malware and malicious URLs through centralized control and filtering based on Barracuda’s cloud-based next generation firewall (NGWF) technology.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2022

Standalone cybersecurity tools are not enough to maintain the security posture of an entire organization. Between malware , phishing attacks , zero-day threats , advanced persistent threats , reconnaissance, and brute force attacks, hackers are looking for any and every avenue into a network. Palo Alto Networks. SIEM Benefits.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

That’s a major reason that 94% of all the malware that infects organizations arrives via email. Remote workers should only access your system and teleconferences via secure connections such as a company VPN, while avoiding public Wi-Fi and unapproved conferencing applications. Remind your employees of security best practices.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Help telecommuting employees : Given the rise of mobile and the cloud, organizations would do themselves a great disservice if they exclude telecommuting employees from their security training programs. Through these initiatives, security personnel should make sure that this remote workforce has everything it needs to work securely.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Larger enterprises use this to manage the spread of malware throughout a network in the event that one device is infected. Its goal is to establish a uniform security posture throughout the network and improve endpoint security by creating a protective barrier at the individual computer level.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 5, 2020

In many cases, users rely on features disabled by such mitigations, making such safeguards impractical.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Implement procedures for updating firewall firmware and extensively testing additional features such as VPN and antimalware functionality. While focusing on inbound threats, failing to monitor outgoing traffic allows malware or attackers to exfiltrate data, potentially leading to costly breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Solutions that redirect remote endpoint inquiries, such as DNSCrypt, secure service edge (SSE), secure web gateways (SWG), zero trust network access (ZTNA), and secure access service edge (SASE), may also prevent this attack if DNS is forced to go through centralized monitoring and processing for all users and devices.

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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. Cisco’s roots are in networking but by necessity it has expanded into security and storage. But it has expanded from ITSM into security and operations management.

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