Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild New LightSpy spyware (..)

Cryptocurrency 109

Cryptocurrency Hacking Phishing Cyber Attacks 109

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It includes Hotspot Shield VPN, which enhances your online privacy. While Hotspot Shield may not be the top VPN on the market, it provides satisfactory performance, with download speeds of 95% in Australia and 92% in the US. For a deeper dive into Dashlane’s features and performance, check out this detailed Dashlane review for 2024.

Password Management 92

Password Management Passwords Encryption VPN 92

Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2024

In January 2024, the Finish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) reported an increase in Akira ransomware attacks, targeting organizations in the country. Threat actors are wiping NAS and backup devices. The company did not disclose details about the attack, it is unclear if threat actors also stolen data from its systems.

Ransomware 138

Ransomware VPN Government Retail 138

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Key Points In October 2024, ReliaQuest responded to an intrusion affecting a manufacturing sector customer. This concealed their attack until the environment was encrypted and backups were sabotaged. In October 2024, ReliaQuest investigated an intrusion for a customer in the manufacturing sector. What Happened?

Social Engineering 122

Social Engineering Engineering Accountability Backups 122

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Threats range from severe weaknesses in Ivanti’s VPN appliances to zero-day exploits in popular software such as Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS and Telegram’s Windows client. Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data.

Firewall 102

Firewall VPN Software Risk 102

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. 30% data breaches and +23% ransomware for the first two months of 2024. Read on for more details on these threats or jump down to see the linked vendor reports. globally, +19.8%

Cybersecurity 103

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 103

Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Use a VPN A virtual private network (VPN) protects your online privacy and helps keep your information safe. A trusted VPN encrypts your internet connection, which masks your IP address and keeps hackers away. Use automatic backup Individuals and businesses alike can keep digital information secure by enabling automatic backup.

Security Awareness 85

Security Awareness Backups Passwords Password Management 85

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

October 1, 2024 CISA Releases Notice About Optigo Switch Vulnerability Type of vulnerability: Improper filename control and weak authentication. Connect to OneView via secure VPN.” or above — a Windows Netlogon EoP flaw, CVE-2024-38124 , and a Microsoft Configuration Manager RCE vulnerability, CVE-2024-43468.

VPN 63

VPN Backups Authentication Software 63

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Security firm Proton AG (which offers an open-source password manager that is free to individual users and includes VPN service) cites these characteristics of a secure password: Length: At a minimum, a password should be 12 characters long, but 15 or more characters are recommended. Check out our evaluations by clicking on the links below.

Password Management 63

Password Management Passwords Accountability Social Engineering 63

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Key Points In October 2024, ReliaQuest responded to an intrusion affecting a manufacturing sector customer. This concealed their attack until the environment was encrypted and backups were sabotaged. In October 2024, ReliaQuest investigated an intrusion for a customer in the manufacturing sector. What Happened?

Social Engineering 52

Social Engineering Engineering Accountability Backups 52

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In the spring of 2024, posts with real people’s personal data began appearing on the -=TWELVE=- Telegram channel. The group stayed off the radar for several months, but as we investigated a late June 2024 attack, we found that it employed techniques identical to those of Twelve and relied on C2 servers linked to the threat actor.

Ransomware 123

Ransomware Encryption Engineering Passwords 123

eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Financial institutions in the 1990s and 2000s were some of the first to incorporate encryption to protect online transactions, particularly as backup tapes were lost in transit. While initial standards are expected by 2024, a full mitigation architecture for federal agencies isn’t expected until 2035. Uses of Encryption.

Encryption 135

Encryption Computers and Electronics Password Management Passwords 135

eSecurity Planet

JULY 15, 2024

July 8, 2024 Four Unpatched Flaws Discovered in Gogs Type of vulnerability: Multiple, including argument injection and file deletion. The problem: Four unpatched security issues in Gogs, an open-source Git service, enable attackers to exploit three critical flaws ( CVE-2024-39930 , CVE-2024-39931 , CVE-2024-39932 ; CVSS: 9.9)

Authentication 95

Authentication Backups Software Risk 95

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. Top Techniques: A Closer Look Phishing Techniques: The Evergreen Threat in Cybersecurity Initial access methods were the most common MITRE ATT&CK techniques between May and July 2024.

Cyber Attacks 59

Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Cyber Insurance 59

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. Top Techniques: A Closer Look Phishing Techniques: The Evergreen Threat in Cybersecurity Initial access methods were the most common MITRE ATT&CK techniques between May and July 2024.

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Cyber Insurance 52

Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Legal Frameworks EU Cyber Resilience Act The EU is introducing new regulations on products with “digital elements” [link] with the expectation that this will become law in 2024. This can be a traditional VPN, reverse SSH tunnel, or private APN on a mobile network. Table 1: Example OWASP project findings Back to Table of contents▲ 2.2.

IoT 52

IoT Firmware Mobile Manufacturing 52