Troy Hunt

JANUARY 29, 2024

The data of a significant portion of the global internet-using population, just freely flowing backwards and forwards not just in the shady corners of "the dark web" but traded out there in the clear on mainstream websites. If that was the case, why did we never hear of charges being laid as we did with We Leak Info and LeakedSource?

Data breaches 288

Data breaches Passwords Advertising Personal Security 288

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The nonstop intensity of these attacks is vividly illustrated by the fact that malicious bot communications now account for one-third of total Internet traffic. Established web application firewall (WAF) suppliers like Imperva, F5 and Akamai are hustling to strengthen their respective platforms.

Digital transformation 140

Digital transformation Mobile B2C Internet 140

Webroot

MARCH 29, 2021

A firewall with the right threat intelligence embedded could have blocked communications with the command-and-control server thus preventing a Trojanized Orion install from connecting back to the attackers and stopping them from furthering the attack. Outside of the corporate firewall, it is the Wild West.

Hacking 121

Hacking DNS Firewall Malware 121

Security Affairs

JANUARY 17, 2020

China continues to intensify the monitoring of the cyberspace applying and persecution of VPN services that could be used to bypass its censorship system known as the Great Firewall. The Great Firewall project already blocked access to more hundreds of the world’s 1,000 top websites, including Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Dropbox.

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VPN Firewall Advertising Media 96

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Make no mistake, CMMC 2.0 , which has been under development since 2017 , represents a sea change. MSSPs are increasingly assuming a primary role in mid-sized enterprises for maintaining endpoint security, vulnerability patch management and even things like firewall management and configuration management. Hopefully, CMMC 2.0

Cybersecurity 222

Cybersecurity Digital transformation Government Small Business 222

Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2021

The new malware implement new and improved rootkit and worm capabilities, it continues to target cloud applications by exploiting known vulnerabilities such as Oracle WebLogic ( CVE-2017-10271 ) and Apache ActiveMQ ( CVE-2016-3088 ) servers. Disable the iptables firewall so that the malware will have full access to the internet.

Malware 129

Malware Cryptocurrency Firewall Cybercrime 129

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 28, 2024

In a concerning development for cybersecurity professionals worldwide, the Chinese state-backed hacking group known as Volt Typhoon has been linked to a series of sophisticated attacks exploiting a Zero-Day vulnerability in Versa Director, a critical management platform used by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs).

VPN 89

VPN Firewall Accountability Internet 89

Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2022

Researchers recommend properly configuring the firewall to protect the devices exposed online, enable automatic updates, and monitor network traffic. LFI CVE-2018-16763 Fuel CMS 1.4.1 RCE CVE-2020-5902 F5 BigIP RCE No CVE (vulnerability published on 2019) ThinkPHP 5.X

Malware 145

Malware DDOS IoT Cybercrime 145

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 17, 2021

In the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Access Security Brokers, Censornet was a Niche Player in 2017 and 2018. For the Forrester Wave for Cloud Security Gateways, Imperva was a Contender in 2016 and 2017, and Forcepoint was a Strong Performer in 2021. Recognition for Censornet. Recognition for McAfee. Microsoft .

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Risk Firewall Authentication Encryption 135

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 12, 2022

.” But Pyle said a great many EAS stakeholders are still ignoring basic advice from the manufacturer, such as changing default passwords and placing the devices behind a firewall, not directly exposing them to the Internet, and restricting access only to trusted hosts and networks. and Marquette, Mich.

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Firmware Manufacturing Passwords Software 214

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Legacy perimeter defenses are rapidly losing efficacy as the landscape shifts to cloud computing and the Internet of Things. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be. Equifax lost data for 148 million citizens. One can only hope. Talk more soon.

Encryption 159

Encryption Digital transformation Data breaches Banking 159

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Usage increased 185% from 2016 to 2017 and 165% from 2017 to 2018. If, for example, a user resides in a country with major Internet restrictions (think: the Great Firewall of China ), he or she may connect to a VPN outside of that country and bypass local laws. The technology is by no means perfect.

VPN 114

VPN Cybersecurity Firewall Data breaches 114

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Isolating OT operations from public networks like the internet had once been considered best practice. Convergence of the two in the industrial internet of things (IIoT) makes for better communication and access to online data and processes, but it also flings the door wide open for nefarious activity by cyber criminals.

Technology 147

Technology Cyber Attacks Internet Internet 147

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The last time the Great Cannon was used by the Chinese authorities was in 2017 when it was involved in DDoS attacks on the Mingjingnews.com site, a US-based Chinese media outlet. ” states a report published by Citizen Lab researchers published in 2015. . ” states a report published by Citizen Lab researchers published in 2015.

DDOS 95

DDOS Firewall Advertising Government 95

Cisco Security

APRIL 29, 2021

The data center also served as the gateway to the internet. All infrastructure within the enterprise was trusted and everything outside including the internet and DMZ was labeled as untrusted, so firewalls and other proper security devices were deployed at these boundaries mainly at the data center in order to protect the organization.

Internet 115

Internet Internet Banking Backups 115

Spinone

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Information Technology research and advisory company, Gartner, presented its top predictions for the cybersecurity industry for 2017 earlier this year. Adoption of Adaptive Security Architecture It’s no longer sufficient to install a firewall and the latest antivirus software and hope for the best.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Software Internet Internet 40

The Last Watchdog

JULY 21, 2020

Digital commerce from day one has revolved around companies bulling forward to take full advantage of wondrous decentralized, anonymous characteristics of the Internet, which began a military-academic experiment. It’s the same thing as buying a firewall and only adding any-to-any rules. But they were not at all surprising.

Cloud Migration 157

Cloud Migration Ransomware Data breaches Internet 157

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Domain name service (DNS) attacks threaten every internet connection because they can deny, intercept, and hijack connections. With the internet playing an increasing role in business, securing DNS plays a critical role in both operations and security. Firewalls should be hardened to close unneeded ports.

DNS 110

DNS DDOS Firewall Architecture 110

Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2019

. “The hackers behind it reportedly took advantage of poorly configured routers that had the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) service enabled, which caused the routers to forward public ports to the private devices and be open to the public internet,” reads the analysis published by Yang.

Cyber Attacks 107

Cyber Attacks Advertising Firmware Data collection 107

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2020

The hackers targeted unnamed companies in software development, e-commerce, and an internet service provider around the world, including Poland, Germany, Turkey, Korea, Japan, and India. MATA is also able to target Linux-based diskless network devices, including such as routers, firewalls, or IoT devices.

Malware 124

Malware Ransomware Advertising Encryption 124

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Hackers may use a keylogger to capture sensitive information, including payment details and login credentials of victims, or they may leverage a screen grabber to capture internet activity. A firewall can be effective in stopping the spread of worms through network endpoints. NotPetya shook the entire world in June 2017.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Among the cybersecurity precautions to consider: Limiting devices with Internet access Installing Network Access Control (NAC) Limiting access to admin credentials and the control rights for each administrator Automated patches for operating systems Limits for older operating systems (i.e., Enhancing Risk Management. Advanced Encryption.

Risk 135

Risk Cybersecurity Encryption Technology 135

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Most of the vulnerabilities listed below can be exploited to gain initial access to victim networks using products that are directly accessible from the Internet and act as gateways to internal networks.” 23) CVE-2017-6327 – The Symantec Messaging Gateway can encounter a remote code execution issue.

Hacking 132

Hacking Advertising Software Internet 132

Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2022

The CVE-2021-20038 vulnerability impacts SMA 100 series appliances (including SMA 200, 210, 400, 410, and 500v) even when the web application firewall (WAF) is enabled. ” reads the announcement published by CISA. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

Small Business 98

Small Business Firewall Technology Risk 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Hackers may use a keylogger to capture sensitive information, including payment details and login credentials of victims, or they may leverage a screen grabber to capture internet activity. A firewall can be effective in stopping the spread of worms through network endpoints. NotPetya shook the entire world in June 2017.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

EdgeConnect Enterprise critically comes with firewall , segmentation , and application control capabilities. The first traditional cybersecurity vendor featured is Barracuda Networks, with consistent recognition for its email security , next-generation firewalls ( NGFW ), web application security , and backups.

Firewall 118

Firewall Architecture Encryption Network Security 118

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Even as the number of attacks rose, only 60,000 sites in our sample were actually compromised — which is comparable to our 2017 findings. These types of attacks rely on large numbers of files, making them more likely to be detected by malware filters or security-savvy internet users. Remove any unnecessary or outdated plug-ins.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Engineering Firewall Malware 98

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Experts say the best defense is a multi-pronged network security strategy that includes a firewall, anti-malware software, network monitoring, intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS), and data protection. with no internet. You should also use a network firewall and an anti-malware solution. How to Defend Against a Backdoor.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 4, 2019

Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Baltimore metropolitan area alone had more than 61,000 people working in computer and mathematical occupations as of May 2017, almost all in IT-related fields. According to the U.S. This made it the nation’s eighth-largest technology hub. Attila and Prevailion founders are intelligence community veterans.

Cybersecurity 193

Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Technology Marketing 193

Security Affairs

JUNE 26, 2019

Cashdollar explained that the Silex malware trashes the storage of the infected devices, drops firewall rules and wipe network configurations before halting the system. Silex is not the first IoT malware with this behavior, back in 2017 BrickerBot bricked millions of devices worldwide. pic.twitter.com/Ue661ku0fy — Larry W.

IoT 111

IoT Malware Advertising Firmware 111

SecureWorld News

MARCH 10, 2022

Many threats that have until now been theoretical—like creation of a "Ru-net" as an alternative to the Internet—are becoming a reality. Cutting off Internet access to a country the size of Texas is not as simple as cutting a few cables or bombing a few cell towers. There are many tech angles to the war in Ukraine.

Technology 83

Technology Internet Internet Telecommunications 83

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Security services and tools include anti-DDoS , SOCaaS , web application firewalls (WAF), data encryption , and more. Also Read: Top Web Application Firewall (WAF) Vendors. Under security enhancements this could be adding cloud asset inventory, data loss prevention (DLP), firewalls , or VPC service controls.

Firewall 114

Firewall Encryption Computers and Electronics Software 114

Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2022

“The operation copied and removed malware from vulnerable internet-connected firewall devices that Sandworm used for command and control (C2) of the underlying botnet.” The group is also the author of the NotPetya ransomware that hit hundreds of companies worldwide in June 2017, causing billions worth of damage.

Malware 98

Malware Government Firmware Firewall 98

Cisco Security

APRIL 29, 2021

The data center also served as the gateway to the internet. All infrastructure within the enterprise was trusted and everything outside including the internet and DMZ was labeled as untrusted, so firewalls and other proper security devices were deployed at these boundaries mainly at the data center in order to protect the organization.

Internet 82

Internet Internet Banking Backups 82

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2023

August 12 , 2023 Ford Auto’s TI Wi-Fi Vulnerability The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand and become a threat to connected businesses. While the infotainment system is supposedly firewalled from steering, throttling, and braking, attached devices may not be fully secured against communication via Wi-Fi.

Software 93

Software Malware Internet Internet 93

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

A good example is the infamous WannaCry ransomware attack in May 2017 that hit corporate networks running Microsoft Windows throughout the world as part of a larger global cyberattack. Other useful strategies for discovering these attacks include scanning the internet for malware, monitoring the dark web, and monitoring security forums.

Antivirus 133

Antivirus Software Risk Malware 133

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Company Sector Year Status Satori DataSecOps 2021 Private BluBracket Software supply chain 2021 Private Cape Privacy Data security 2021 Private ZecOps Digital forensics 2019 Private SecurityScorecard Risk ratings 2017 Private Carbon Black Security software 2015 Acquired: VMware AVG Antivirus software 2015 Acquired: Avast. ForgePoint Capital.

Cybersecurity 127

Cybersecurity Technology Marketing Healthcare 127