Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2021

The shell script downloads several Mirai binaries that were compiled for different architectures, then it executes these binaries one by one. Experts noticed that the malware also downloads more shell scripts that retrieve brute-forcers that could be used to target devices protected with weak passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Password Security: Investigate different password security techniques, such as password hashing algorithms, two-factor authentication (2FA), and biometric authentication. Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 12, 2021

This requires a robust connection to the Internet (Lumen and Gigamon), firewall protection (Palo Alto Networks), segmented wireless network (Commscope Ruckus) and network full packet capture & forensics and SIEM (RSA NetWitness); with Cisco providing cloud-based security and intelligence support. Recorded Future. urlscan.io.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The campaign was uncovered by CrowdStrike by investigating a series of security incidents in multiple countries, the security firm added that the threat actors show an in-depth knowledge of telecommunications network architectures. The implant was used by LightBasin to steal passwords to access other systems and deploy additional implants.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2022

This new integration supports Umbrella proxy, cloud firewall, IP, and DNS logs. This integration expands on Elastic’s on-going expansion of Cisco integrations including ASA, Nexus, Meraki, Duo and Secure Firewall Threat Defense. New Cisco Firepower Next-Gen Firewall Integrations. Read more here. Read more here.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 25, 2022

The only simple (yet effective) tactic it uses is to brute force its way to gain root access to various Linux architectures. XorDDoS, in particular, has been used to compromise devices using Secure Shell (SSH) brute force attacks. XorDDoS is as sophisticated as it gets.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2021

When planning an organization’s security architecture, there has commonly been a focus on traditional approaches like managing firewalls and ensuring systems are patched. One such area of planning is the issue of password hygiene and account. One such area of planning is the issue of password hygiene and account.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password).

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Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 109

Responsible Cyber

JULY 14, 2024

Protecting sensitive information and maintaining seamless connectivity across distributed environments necessitates robust cybersecurity measures, with firewalls playing a crucial role. A firewall for remote work serves as a formidable barrier against these threats, monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic to block malicious activities.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2022

FortiGate Network Firewall. Fortinet delivers FortiGate Network Firewalls that are right sized for small businesses to deliver easy-to-use enterprise-level security, good price-to-performance, and offer centralized cloud management that integrates into the larger Fortinet Security Fabric as the business grows. Key Differentiators.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

While this eliminates many headaches, it does not scan for misconfigurations and may not support other critical updates such as IT infrastructure (routers, firewalls, etc.), Unsecured APIs – Once detected, APIs can be secured with tools, adjusting security settings, web application firewalls , etc.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

Cisco Secure Firewall integrations. Cisco Secure Firewall has several new partner integrations. CyberArk reduces VPN risk with MFA enforcement on any VPN client that supports RADIUS; including Cisco Secure Firewall. HashiCorp (Terraform) provides infrastructure automation and now supports Secure Firewall ASA.

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Technology Firewall VPN Authentication 145

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Penetration Testing Product Guides 9 Best Penetration Testing Tools 10 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) move beyond the traditional perimeter of a network to provide protections at the application layer of the TCP/IP stack.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 22, 2024

The hacker was able to infiltrate the water treatment plant because its computers were running on an outdated operating system, shared the same password for remote access and were connected to the internet without a firewall. Zero-trust architecture. Cyberattacks on smart cities aren’t just inconvenient — they can be deadly.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 19, 2024

It’s been that way since the first person suggested using a password along with a login ID. While the core “legacy” security building blocks have remained the same, the firewalls have grown smarter, the SIEMs detect and classify kill chains faster and blocking responses have become more trusted.

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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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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Password Hash Cracking, User Cloning, and User Impersonation: Three Risks Every SAP Customer Should Know. However, there are other methods of getting user credentials that exploit SAP NetWeaver architecture specific weaknesses, specifically tailored to hash values. . Password Hash Values in SAP. Cracking Password Hash Values.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Firewalls and web application firewalls ( WAFs ) filter network traffic. Firewalls and Web Application Firewalls (WAF): Firewalls regulate network traffic and defend against external threats, whereas WAFs protect web applications by monitoring and filtering HTTP/HTTPS requests from potential threats.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. Technical controls may be implemented by: Hardware appliances : switches, routers, firewalls, etc. In a complex, modern network, this assumption falls apart.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

Stealer plug-in – harvests passwords from a wide variety of applications (browsers, FTP clients, VPN clients, chat and email programs, poker programs etc.). Sniffer plug-in – injects malicious scripts into a victim’s browser, usually while visiting internet banking sites. TOR plug-in – installs a TOR proxy and enables access to .onion

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2021

Raise Virtual or Physical Firewalls. We strongly recommend using a software or appliance-based web application firewall (WAF) to help filter out malicious data. . Firewalls today, including NGFW and FWaaS offerings, have both a comprehensive set of default rules and the ease to change configurations as needed.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encryption, and monitoring systems are just a few of the tools and procedures used to maintain security.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Additionally, as fundamental parts of this complete architecture, adherence to safe API design standards and compliance with data protection laws reinforce APIs against a variety of cyber risks. A secure API architecture serves as a strong foundation for all that, designed with security in mind.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 16, 2021

Believe it or not, a lot of RDP abuse comes from simple brute-force password guessing on the Internet-exposed service. An improperly configured service will allow unlimited attempts, starting with no password, password=username, password=password, etc. MFA/Password Security. How are they attacking it?

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Passwords Firewall Authentication Accountability 71

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. NIST continues to encourage the development of lightweight cryptography that can be used in constrained environments and researchers also continue to explore new types of hardware (microchips, architecture, etc.)

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Encryption Passwords IoT Firewall 113

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Attack vectors There are two main IoT infection routes: brute-forcing weak passwords and exploiting vulnerabilities in network services. A successful password cracking enables hackers to execute arbitrary commands on a device and inject malware. Unfortunately, users tend to leave these passwords unchanged.

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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. With the EDB PostgreSQL Advanced Server, clients gain features like password profiles, enhanced audit logging, and data redaction. Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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Firewall Encryption Computers and Electronics Software 120

Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2023

Replication allows instances of Redis to be run in a distributed architecture, aka leader/follower topology. Once compromised a server, the attackers deliver the next-stage payloads that allow the malware to carry out malicious activities, such as modifying iptables firewall rules.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2021

Network security is a challenge because the proliferation of devices each with their own IP address means you can’t slap up a perimeter firewall to block all suspicious or unknown web traffic. Default passwords are bad, and you should be using strong, unique passwords. Practicing basic security hygiene should be rote by now.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2022

The botnet targets multiple architectures, including arm, bsd, x64, and x86. It uses a list of hardcoded username/password combinations to login into devices in the attempt to access systems using weak or default credentials. The researchers attribute the botnet to the cybercrime group Keksec which focuses on DDoS-based extortion.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The Kaspersky researchers revealed that hackers now use security devices such as firewalls , load balancers, or network address translators (NAT) to interfere with TCP connections, spoof IPs, and perform amplification attacks. It attacked routers that were compromised in 2018 when MikroTik RouterOS had a vulnerability.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 14, 2022

In addition, most DDoS mitigation solution providers bundle Web Application Firewall functionality to prevent DDoS attacks at the application layer. A single stack architecture reduces latency and results in fast remediation of DDoS attacks and other web application threats. Quality and accuracy of mitigation. Key Differentiators.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

For users familiar with password management and the value of complex passwords, this makes sense. Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel like a password manager. The longer and more complex the encrypted message is, the longer it’ll take to decrypt. Uses of Encryption.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

With the growth of personal VPN use, many enterprises are phasing them out in favor of more advanced cloud-based solutions, including zero-trust architecture , software-defined perimeters , and micro-segmentation. If you are responsible for keeping your business safe, don’t panic. The technology is by no means perfect.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

This will not only help better test the architectures that need to be prioritized, but it will provide all sides with a clear understanding of what is being tested and how it will be tested. See the Top Web Application Firewalls 4. Penetration testers will try to brute force passwords and prey on misconfigurations.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 25, 2024

Misconfigured Architecture and Database Security A misconfigured architecture can completely bypass the jump server and access privileged resources, as indicated in the image below with the non-privileged resource. Above: Workstation can circumvent access to privileged resources when the security architecture is misconfigured.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Public Cloud Environments A public cloud architecture is a shared infrastructure hosted by a cloud service provider. Prevention: Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) , educate users on password security, and regularly monitor accounts for suspicious activities. Also read: What is Private Cloud Security?

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