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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. 11, 2023 – Android Update Fixes 33 Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

Network security is another big theme this week: Whether it’s a VPN connection or an enterprise-grade networking platform, patch management solutions typically won’t update network devices, so admins may need to keep an eye on any flaws there too. of the Atlas VPN Linux client. via port 8076. version of Superset.

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FBI warns of ransomware threat to food and agriculture

Malwarebytes

The state of IoT is poor enough as it is, security wise. But manufacturers of agricultural equipment have spent the last few years locked in an automation arms race, and the side effects of this race are starting to show. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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FBI warns of ransomware attacks targeting the food and agriculture sector

Security Affairs

Small farms, large producers, processors and manufacturers, and markets and restaurants are particularly exposed to ransomware attacks. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Consider installing and using a VPN. Focus on cyber security awareness and training.

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Spyware in the IoT – the Biggest Privacy Threat This Year

SiteLock

To help avoid these online risks, it is highly recommended to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs are the baseline cybersecurity tool to safeguard internet-enabled devices and a home network. A VPN provides a secure internet connection, ensuring your browsing data is encrypted for maximum privacy and security.

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Avoslocker ransomware gang targets US critical infrastructure

Security Affairs

. “AvosLocker is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) affiliate-based group that has targeted victims across multiple critical infrastructure sectors in the United States including, but not limited to, the Financial Services, Critical Manufacturing, and Government Facilities sectors. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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Ransomware Prevention, Detection, and Simulation

NetSpi Executives

In general, the fewer assets you have exposed to the internet the better, so if it doesn’t need to be out there, remove it, and bring it inside your virtual private network (VPN). email, remote desktops, and Citrix—and secure them with MFA. Enable multi-factor authentication. Have an incident response plan in place.

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Ransomware world in 2021: who, how and why

SecureList

Hackers who are on the lookout for publicly disclosed vulnerabilities (1-days) in internet facing software, such as VPN appliances or email gateways. Quanta Computer is a Taiwan-based manufacturer and one of Apple’s partners. Access sellers. According to our research , this malware affected almost 20 business sectors.