eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Many of these tools protect resources connected to networks, thus shutting down threats as early as possible.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 22, 2022

However, many of these VPN solutions have three significant issues. First, VPNs can be difficult to set up, secure and maintain. With any misconfiguration or mistake, the entire network may be exposed to attack. Second, VPNs do not scale well and can become congested. or SMS authentication.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

Senate committee that the ransomware attack that disrupted fuel distribution to the majority of the eastern United States was caused by attackers stealing a single password that protected the enterprise’s VPN. “In The post Colonial Pipeline Disrupted By Single Password | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

According to SAM Seamless Network , over 200,000 businesses are using Fortigate VPN with default settings, exposing them to the risk of a hack. In response to the spreading of Coronavirus across the world, many organizations deployed VPN solutions, including Fortigate VPN, to allow their employers to work from their homes.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

A VPN or a Virtual Private Network provides the solution to many security issues, but you can still get hacked while using it. For example, if you install malware or share your username and password with anyone, a VPN cannot protect you. The post Can You Get Hacked While Using a VPN?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

All businesses online and brick-and-mortar must have a cyber security plan in place because it is crucial for keeping your user data including passwords, and credit card numbers, secure and protected. . Modern technology comes with improved network security offering higher protection. . Ensure Network Security .

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This guide covers the major categories of internet security suites and includes a few of the top options for each. Types of Internet Security Tools. Antivirus Software WiFi 6 Routers Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Email Security Software Web Application Firewall Bot Management Software. Back to top.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Android, Apple, Apache, Cisco, and Microsoft are among the names reporting significant security vulnerabilities and fixes in the last week, and some of those are already under assault by hackers. Here are some of the top vulnerabilities from the last week that security and IT teams should address. of the Atlas VPN Linux client.

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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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Security Affairs

JUNE 21, 2021

The group published the link to 13 password-protected archives, allegedly containing sensitive data stolen from the chipmaker. Attention Password for the Archives: XXXXXXXXXXX#1JLDiw8″ reads the post published by the group on its leak site. !!Inside This information should not be accessible from the compromised network.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This is exactly what happened on October 12, 2016, when the Mirai botnet used an army of IoT devices — like security cameras, digital video recorders (DVRs) and routers — to execute a massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack which left much of the internet inaccessible. Think your table lamps can’t expose you to danger?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Unpatched devices can give attackers privileged access to networks, particularly those set up as VPN virtual servers, ICA proxies, RDP proxies, or AAA servers. Consider adopting network security measures like intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) to identify and prevent harmful traffic from reaching your RocketMQ server.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Gartner has projected that by 2025, more than 60% of organizations will move away from VPN and rely on ZTNA. RELATED: Death of the VPN: A Security Eulogy ] VPNs have notably higher operating costs and lower scalability when using device-based architecture.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 9, 2022

The FBI lists: Use multi-factor authentication with strong passwords, including for remote access services. Monitor cyberthreat reporting regarding the publication of compromised VPN login credentials and change passwords and settings. This information should not be accessible from the compromised network.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Digital Certificates are vastly superior mechanisms of authentication security when compared to passwords because they use the power of Public Key Cryptography. Replacing passwords with certificates means leaving behind annoying password reset policies and the looming threat of a stolen password.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

Over the past year, the firm noted a substantial increase in the number of initial access listings for sale on the dark web in 2020, particularly those for VPN access which “flourished off the back of increased remote working trends.” . VPNs are also relatively cheap compared to other popular forms of access.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 15, 2021

SonicWall is a company that specializes in securing networks. It sells a range of Internet appliances primarily directed at content control and network security, including devices providing services for network firewalls, unified threat management (UTM), virtual private networks (VPNs), and anti-spam for email.

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Duo's Security Blog

AUGUST 1, 2022

There are three accepted multi-authentication methods including a) something you know (like a password), b) something you have (like a mobile phone) and c) something you are (like a biometric). Passwords for accounts used by applications and systems must be changed at least every 12 months and upon suspicion of compromise.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2022

This information should not be accessible from the compromised network. Secure your back-ups and ensure data is not accessible for modification or deletion from the system where the data resides. Use multi-factor authentication with strong passwords, including for remote access services.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

For CVE-2023-38035, Ivanti recommends installing the corresponding version of Sentry using RPM scripts: Log in to a system command line interface in a terminal window as the admin user established during system installation, and enter the corresponding password. The command line prompt will be changed from > to #.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

For CVE-2023-38035, Ivanti recommends installing the corresponding version of Sentry using RPM scripts: Log in to a system command line interface in a terminal window as the admin user established during system installation, and enter the corresponding password. The command line prompt will be changed from > to #.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2021

SonicWall fixes an NSM On-Prem bug, patch it asap!

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Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2021

If you have to use public WiFi hotspots, it’s wise to also use a VPN to keep your activity private while you use that connection. A VPN wraps your network traffic (including web browsing, email, and other things) in a protective tunnel and makes up for any weaknesses in their encryption. Always change default passwords.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This information should not be accessible from the compromised network. Secure your back-ups and ensure data is not accessible for modification or deletion from the system where the data resides. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2021

Some malware attacks install tools like keyloggers to capture the keystrokes for stealing passwords or other sensitive information. Human Error A data breach is often a result of human error, including data sharing with wrong individuals, weak passwords, and more information than needed.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Passwords are the most common authentication tool used by enterprises, yet they are notoriously insecure and easily hackable. But even when passwords are secure, it’s not enough. Recently, hackers leaked 87,000 Fortinet VPN passwords , mostly from companies who hadn’t yet patched a two-year-old vulnerability.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2021

One vendor says application security may be the key to stopping ransomware. Preventing Ransomware with Application Security. How Ransomware Accesses a Network. Generally, ransomware gets into a network courtesy of phishing emails. Also read: Hackers Leak 87,000 Fortinet VPN Passwords.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

Not only will taking the proper precautions keep you out of financial trouble, but you could also advertise in your job pitches how secure your business really is. Start with smart passwords. The next step in setting up your security fortress is installing software that will keep cybercriminals at bay.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. The algorithm allows for variable key sizes and variable rounds to increase randomness and security. While the math remains the same, unique cryptographic keys generate unique ciphertext.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

Security Qualifications Portnox hosts their services within Microsoft’s Azure and shares the inherent storage and physical access certifications achieved by Microsoft.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

This information should not be accessible from the compromised network. Secure your back-ups and ensure data is not accessible for modification or deletion from the system where the data resides. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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Hacker Combat

JULY 31, 2020

Making them all the more appetizing is the complacency many small business owners have when it comes to network security. Sure, this might sound like something that doesn’t need to be said, but a surprising number of data breaches occur because people neglect to treat security as a priority. Take It Seriously.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2020

Secured Network. Network security should be the utmost priority of anyone dealing with the confidential data. Most of the data breaches occur due to insecure networks. To maximize your network security, always protect your router with a unique password and use an encrypted network.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2021

Ensure that old VPN remote access systems are taken down when new ones are instituted.". Ensure that employee logins and passwords that are no longer being used are turned off and disabled.". Require two-factor or multi-factor authentication for any and all remote access to the company’s computer systems.".

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