eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

To check for potential exploitation, Gilab recommends checking internal files: gitlab-rails/production_json.log: Look for HTTP requests to the /users/password path with multiple email addresses in a JSON array. The fix: Cisco primarily recommends application of the free software updates for potentially vulnerable products.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 11, 2024

The problem: Cisco’s Secure Client software has a vulnerability, CVE-2024-20337 , that allows an attacker to complete a carriage return line feed injection attack. The problem: Progress Software’s OpenEdge Authentication Gateway and AdminServer have a vulnerability in the following versions: OpenEdge Release 11.7.18

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Remote access security acts as something of a virtual barrier, preventing unauthorized access to data and assets beyond the traditional network perimeter. Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 27, 2023

" Organizations use this information to audit, assess, and implement security defense-in-depth strategies to mitigate cybersecurity attacks. Defense Evasion Techniques Duo MFA can also help combat certain defense evasion techniques.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Organizations must prioritize implementing effective security measures and conducting frequent audits. To secure sensitive data, cybersecurity specialists, software vendors, and end users should encourage collaborative efforts against malicious activities. The fix: Apple has rolled out security updates for macOS Sonoma 14.3,

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Malicious software frequently uses a large percentage of your device’s resources, resulting in visible decline in performance. These pop-ups may ask you to install malicious software or disclose personal information. Hopefully starting in Safe Mode will allow your AV software to work; just scan and let it do its job.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 13, 2024

out of 10 and successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities can disclose user and administrator password hashes. Obtaining access to the password hashes from the compromise can lead to complete takeover of the F5 management consoles and, by extension, F5 devices managed by the console. Both flaws rate CVSSv3 7.5

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses. Antivirus software should be active on all devices and regularly update the software while making sure fixes are executed. Final Remarks.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By exploring the top eight issues and preventative measures, as well as shedding light on the security benefits of IaaS, you can better secure your cloud security infrastructure. Automated Security Updates & Patching The underlying hardware and software infrastructure is managed and maintained by IaaS providers.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2023

Security researchers discovered a software driver buffer overflow vulnerability in the Texas Instruments (TI) chips powering Ford’s SYNC 3 infotainment system available in Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Adobe also updated their Commerce and Dimension software.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 19, 2024

However, their security incident response team recommends prioritizing the critical-level arbitrary system file read vulnerability patch for ColdFusion. The fix: Update software using patches from the relevant download center, download page, or link in the instructions for each software.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The software flaw improperly neutralizes input during web page generation and can be triggered simply by opening an email. The fix: Apply Roundcube security update 1.6.4 , 1.5.5 The problem: The persistent XSS vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-5631 , currently only rates a CVSS base score of 5.4/10,

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Effective digital security doesn’t end at “Secure IT,” however. So how do organizations get started? Employ Device Encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 1, 2024

The fix: Checkmarx published indicators of compromise and libraries to remove, but developers should also apply a website and application vulnerability scanner such as AppScan or Invicti to perform software composition analysis and locate malicious libraries and code components. The fix: Update the latest ChatRTX software update from NVIDIA.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Endpoint Security To prevent, identify, and respond to assaults, endpoint security solutions employ a variety of methods, including antivirus software , firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and behavior monitoring. It provides an additional degree of security beyond just a login and password.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Admins can apply the security updates, upgrade their JunOS software to the current version, or disable Internet access to the J-Web interface to eliminate the attack vector. Given that this software is utilized by large organizations with valuable assets, any critical flaw can be significant.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 10, 2021

It is now regarded as the most serious web application security risk based on the data contributed to OWASP’s threat intelligence, which shows that 3.81 These details are in line with the notable rise of application security solutions including Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP). From ninth, it now takes the sixth spot.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations. Data Breaches Data breaches frequently occur due to exploited vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure or applications.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

11 Steps to Perform a Firewall Audit Free Firewall Audit Checklist Top 3 Firewall Audit Providers Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Bottom Line: Perform Firewall Audits Consistently Featured Partners: Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) Software Learn More How Does a Firewall Audit Work? Don’t forget regulatory compliance, either.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 15, 2024

CyberChef allows you to encode and decode data, hash passwords, analyze traffic, and convert data formats. GAU (GitHub Actions Utilities) provides tools to manage GitHub workflows, automate software development operations, and integrate security testing.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Consider your other security measures like intrusion detection, VPNs , and content filtering. Component interoperability: Verify the compatibility with your current network infrastructure, including hardware and software. Consider load balancing, failover mechanisms, and your preference for hardware-based or software-based firewalls.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The sheer number of security issues underscores the need for strong patch and vulnerability management — and for cyber resilience that goes deeper than common preventive measures. Furthermore, attackers can inject malicious code into the build process, compromising the integrity of software releases and affecting downstream users.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Some of the most important controls to consider will fall into these 4 categories: Technical Controls : This covers both hardware and software that is used to protect systems, networks and organizations. Endpoint security defenses are an important part of this.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Your company stakeholders — especially the employees — should know the strategies your security team is using to prevent data breaches, and they should know simple ways they can help, like password protection and not clicking on malicious links or files or falling for phishing attacks.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 7, 2021

While AI increasingly gets used to automate repetitive tasks, improve security and identify vulnerabilities, hackers will in turn build their own ML tools to target these processes. Secure and manage AI to prevent malfunctions.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Look for Reliable Sources: Download software only from reputable sources and official websites. Avoid third-party platforms that might disguise malware as legitimate software. Utilize Ad Blockers: Shield yourself from potentially malicious ads by using ad-blocking software.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

Dashlane is a password management software that’s popular for business and personal uses alike. The company was founded in 2009, and the first software edition was released in 2012. Like many other password managers, Dashlane makes it easy for users to create new passwords and store existing ones in a secure vault.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Consider these factors: Sensitive data handling: Determine whether your company handles customers’ personally identifiable information (PII), proprietary software code, product designs, or any other unique creations crucial for your company’s competitive edge. Proofpoint’s 2024 data loss landscape report reveals 84.7%

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Authentication guarantees that users are who they say they are, typically through usernames and passwords or multi-factor authentication (MFA). Firewalls and Network Security Firewalls serve as a barrier between cloud resources and external networks in a public cloud environment. Update and patch on a regular basis.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2023

supports weak cryptography, which is a security risk as there are tools available to decrypt packets with weak cryptography. also doesn’t help in rendering modern connections securely. in most software implementations, making the latter relatively uncommon. There are several disadvantages associated with the TLS 1.1

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We also highlight a study by Outpost24 that reveals startling password weaknesses in admin-level IT accounts. The lesson: don’t forget about the basics of security in the midst of patching. There’s plenty to consider in this vulnerability roundup, even if it’s just your IT team’s password habits.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In this day and age, we have passwords for everything, including all our sensitive data : email, banking, or any number of online resources that we may access. However, the traditional username and password mechanism is quickly becoming obsolete and even dangerous as a mechanism to rely on for identity verification.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Network security is an umbrella term for all facets of your network’s cybersecurity posture, with an emphasis on developing and using policies, procedures, best practices and tools that safeguard every piece of your network’s overall infrastructure. It is one component of the greater vulnerability management framework.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

By following these actions on a regular basis, you can discover and remedy any security vulnerabilities: Define objectives: Determine the audit scope and objectives in accordance with regulatory standards and business goals. Assess controls: Examine your organization’s current security controls and configurations for cloud assets.

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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. Weak passwords and short key lengths often allow quick results for brute force attacks that attempt to methodically guess the key to decrypt the data.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

To improve security and prevent unwanted access, best practices include limiting access to authorized users, enforcing strong password restrictions, and utilizing multi-factor authentication (MFA). Secure your storage methods: Encrypt and hash passwords and other authentication data to ensure their security.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Security tools: Open source penetration testing tools and vulnerability scanners , especially Nmap , provide powerful insight into possible weaknesses. Password breach sites: Free websites such as HaveIBeenPwned and Hudson Rock provide free resources to check for compromised identities and passwords.

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