Cisco Security

AUGUST 11, 2021

Previously the group exploited the Oracle WebLogic Server vulnerability (CVE-2019-2725) and a Windows privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2018-8453) in order to compromise networks and endpoints. Deleting backups. Many ransomware threats delete the backups residing on a system that they intend to encrypt.

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Hacker Combat

MAY 19, 2021

Some of the basic features that a good antivirus should have include; Malware detection and removal, firewall, virus scan, auto-sandboxing technique, backup, identity protection, social media protection, and email protection. Offers no Backup. Another disadvantage of the Avast app is that it doesn’t have cloud or SD backup.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

Between December 2019 and until February 2020, the experts observed a number of attacks between 70,000 and 40,000 on a daily basis. At the perimeter firewall, disallow external connections to local machines on port 3389 (TCP/UDP) or any other RDP port. The situation changed from February, when the number reached 80,000.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2023

However, the company was able to restore its network from backups and no client workstations were affected during the intrusions. In fact, in this case, the attackers were able to exploit unpatched vulnerabilities in the company’s FortiGate firewall.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the “ SiteLock 2019 Website Security Report ,” we found that 6% of the 6 million websites we evaluated had SQLi vulnerabilities. Install a scanner and firewall. A web application firewall helps deflect malware and malicious bots before ever hitting your site. Perform updates and backups.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The LockBit ransomware gang has been active since September 2019, in June 2021 the group announced the LockBit 2.0 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a flash alert containing technical details and indicators of compromise associated with LockBit ransomware operations. Like other ransomware gangs, Lockbit 2.0

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

billion to cybercriminals in 2019, according to the FBI. worldwide in 2019, according to a Ponemon Institute survey. If attackers can breach web server firewalls, they can steal sensitive information like customers’ payment data. Security breaches have increased by 67% in the last five years , per the WEF. lost more than $3.5

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, according to research by GeoEdge, malvertising drained $1 billion from the online advertising ecosystem in 2018, and 2019 totals are expected to be 20-30 percent higher. In 2019, it’s no longer a matter of if you’ll be attacked but when you’ll be attacked. So How Do I Protect My Website From Malware?

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The Zeppelin ransomware first appeared on the threat landscape in November 2019 when experts from BlackBerry Cylance found a new variant of the Vega RaaS, dubbed Zeppelin. The group uses multiple attack vectors to gain access to victim networks, including RDP exploitation, SonicWall firewall vulnerabilities exploitation, and phishing attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Then you want to add extra protection around your most critical data, in the form of zero trust access tools and high-integrity data backups. And enterprise firewall vendors Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks unveiled secure routers last week aimed at home and small office workers. Sociopolitical Motivations.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2020

Fxmsp gained worldwide fame in May 2019, after it was reported that the networks belonging to leading antivirus software companies had been compromised. In mid-March 2019, the co-conspirators resumed their activity on forums. Fxmsp’s public activity culminated in April 2019. Geography and victims. The big fish.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 5, 2022

Protect devices with a firewall. In 2019, Australia’s early warning system for dangerous weather was compromised. The big question is what do authorities have in place as a backup if their emergency notifications go horribly wrong? Sadly, this kind of thing isn’t remotely new. Accidents, incidents, and shenanigans.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2021

According to Talos, the threat actor has been active at least since late 2018, experts observed intermittent activity towards the end of 2019 and through early 2020. The backdoor allows access to infected systems, even when behind a firewall. Australia, Italy, Spain, and Norway.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With vulnerabilities rooted in unsuspecting users, the task of preventing these attacks means both staff training and a robust email and network security system that includes a strong backup program so you have a recent copy of your data that you can roll back to. Offline Backups. Screenshot example. Recent attacks.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Data Security: Airtight Backup If you don’t have a robust Data Loss Protection (DLP) plan, all your security strategy will fall apart. The core of all the DLP plan is having a ransomware-proof backup that will let you restore data in case you get hit. Backup your data at least three times a day; 3.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Unfortunately, there’s no time to wait, as noted by the Tonya Ugoretz from the FBI: @FBI 's Tonya Ugoretz says just now the Internet Crime Complaint Center already in ~the 1st/2nd week of June had as may complaints as they did in all of 2019. link] — Shannon Vavra (@shanvav) June 24, 2020 So ACT today!

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SC Magazine

MARCH 15, 2021

According to the report, there were 408 publicly disclosed cyber incidents affecting school districts last year – 18% more than in 2019. Kacey Sensenich, chief technology officer at Rockingham County Schools (25 schools, 11,691 students in the 2019-2020 school year), ran up against an Emotet trojan infection in December 2017.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In 2019, Trend Micro found a 77% surge in ransomware attacks during the first half of 2019 from the previous year. As is often the case, the cost of restoring files from backups can amount to more than paying the ransom. Maze ransomware was first seen in the wild since May 2019 and is becoming increasingly active.

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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. You should also use a network firewall and an anti-malware solution. How to Defend Against a Backdoor.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

For instance, according to the “ SiteLock 2019 Website Security Report ,” 33% of files cleaned by our malware scanner were JavaScript files. That may mean installing a stronger web application firewall, a better backup solution for website and business files, and an automated malware scanner.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Enterprise networking vendor Cisco took a big step into the future of industrial security with the acquisition of French IoT company Sentryo, rebranded as Cyber Vision, in 2019. In addition to Cyber Vision, the Cisco IoT Threat Defense also includes firewalls , identity service engines (ISE), secure endpoints, and SOAR.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Check Point is a veteran enterprise security vendor that integrates remote access capabilities into every next-generation firewall (NGFW). Partnering with SentinelOne , N-able launched its endpoint detection and response (EDR) and password management solutions in 2019. Check Point.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Сompared to the previous year, the average ransom demand has almost doubled in 2019 , from $6,733 to $12,762. Recovery from Backup Native OneDrive ransomware protection and recovery tools are not convenient if you need to restore many files. Antivirus software or firewalls don’t always protect your data from ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A network firewall. in 2019 and posting an A last year while topping Bitdefender in total points, 647 to 600. Two-way firewall. Microsoft Defender offers virus and threat protection, firewall and network protection, app and browser control, plus family controls too. Multi-layer ransomware protection. Privacy protections.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 4, 2021

Patch management has been one of those essential security features – much like backup – that typically doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Value Proposition: IBM sold BigFix to HCL in 2019. On-premises systems may struggle to patch devices outside the firewall. Key Differentiators.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 6, 2021

It’s no longer the road warriors outside the firewalls. Other things like legacy backup methodologies that rely on shipping tape to an offsite storage and then retrieving them take on a physical limitation – especially now that on-premises staff is limited, a development that has only proven to demonstrate practical problems.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

Prevent Rely solely on offline backups Disallow unnecessary file sharing. Whether it’s a VPN , firewall , or remote access server, unauthorized entry via network gateways is a problem. Nickels suggests organizations follow this guidance: Also Read: How Zero Trust Security Can Protect Against Ransomware. Old way New way.

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Fox IT

JANUARY 12, 2021

NCC Group and Fox-IT observed this threat actor during various incident response engagements performed between October 2019 until April 2020. The more recent intrusions took place in 2019 at companies in the aviation industry. observed Q2 2017 Cobalt Strike v3.12, observed Q3 2018 Cobalt Strike v3.14, observed Q2 2019.

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Cytelligence

JANUARY 21, 2020

Top Five Smart Devices That Made an Impact on Cyber Security in 2019. Between backup cameras, video screens, GPS systems, and Wi-Fi networks, they have more electronics stacked in them than ever. Secure your network fully and make sure you have a firewall. Connected Cars: Today, cars are essentially computers on wheels.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Encryption, firewalls, and secure access controls are just a few of the measures that banks implement to ensure customer data remains protected. Cyber security plays a crucial role in safeguarding this information from unauthorized access. When a bank fails to secure this data, financial loss, eroded trust, and damaged reputations are severe.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Malware increased by a record 358% in 2020 compared with 2019. As is the case with most channel partners, you’re probably offering solutions such as SSL certificates, spam filtering, and website backup. Web application firewall. A staggering 89% of partners believe that ransomware is the most common threat to SMBs.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 19, 2023

Nping The Nping network package generator can be used for network stress testing, ARP poisoning, denial of service attacks, firewall rule testing, trouble-shooting, and more. Nping’s echo mode enables users to track how packets might be modified between source and destination hosts to understand firewall rules or detect packet corruption.

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SecureList

JUNE 15, 2022

I will buy accounts for access to corporate VPNs or firewalls (FortiGate, SonicWall, PulseSecure, etc.) Revenue: 8kk+$ (information is current as of 2019). There is access to a network, admin-level access, direct connection to SSH servers, access to backups. Screenshot translation. or take them for further attack development.

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Pentester Academy

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The damages for 2018 were predicted to reach $8 billion; for 2019, the figure was $11.5 Lab Link: [link] The user is going to get access to a Kali GUI instance and Windows Server 2019. However, it also made use of DoublePulsar backdoor to spread itself from the infected machines. billion, and in 2021 it was $20 billion.

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Pen Test

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Networking Equipment: Basic networking gear like a router, switch, and possibly a firewall are essential for creating a networked environment. Set Up a Firewall Configuring a firewall is essential for any system, especially for one loaded with hacking tools. UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) is an easy-to-use firewall solution.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In a year where ransomware has raised the alert levels everywhere, the go-to answer from many is redundancy through offline, remote backups – but are they enough? Backups are a critical component of any enterprise cybersecurity posture, but they are not an airtight strategy. Why Are Backups Critical? The Argument for Backups.

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Spinone

MAY 22, 2020

Read also: The Cost of Data Breach: Calculate the ROI of Backup How Much Does Cybersecurity Cost? In the 2019 Vulnerability and Threat Trends Report from Skybox Security, Cloud security was center stage with insecurities and misconfigurations being considerable threat vectors for cloud environments.

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