CSO Magazine

JUNE 23, 2021

With the recent Colonial Pipeline attack , the initial infection point was reportedly an old, unused, but still open VPN account. The password had been found on the dark web rather than obtained via phishing , implying that it had been leaked or reused by a Colonial employee.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Aside from antivirus, Norton offers ransomware and hacking protection, privacy monitoring, and a VPN. Norton has multiple training videos and help articles for using the software, and it offers phone, email, and chat options for customer support. McAfee Essential offers web browsing protection, VPN, and identity monitoring.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Password protect your devices Set your devices to require the use of a PIN, passcode or extra security feature (like a fingerprint or facial scan). Instead, use a virtual private network (VPN) or your phone as a personal hotspot to surf more securely. This article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance appeared originally here.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Wazawaka has since “lost his mind” according to his erstwhile colleagues, creating a Twitter account to drop exploit code for a widely-used virtual private networking (VPN) appliance, and publishing bizarre selfie videos taunting security researchers and journalists. Wazawaka, a.k.a. Matveev, a.k.a. “Orange,” a.k.a.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2025

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

In this article, we will discuss 15 of the most important cybersecurity measures. This means that in addition to your password, you will also need a second factor, such as a code from a key fob or a fingerprint, to access your data. When you access the internet through a VPN, your data is encrypted and routed through a secure tunnel.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 4, 2023

In this article, we will discuss 10 effective ways to protect your privacy online. 1. Use Strong Passwords: Strong passwords are the first line of defense against hackers. Avoid using easy-to-guess passwords like “123456” or “password.”

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

By focusing on this context, we hope that you’ll come away with a stronger understanding about, for instance, why you should use a password manager rather than that you should use a password manager. I spent the day reporting and writing an entire article on my phone. Do use strong passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In this article, we will try to bust some of the common myths and misconceptions that are circling around smart phones and their usage. Remember, password managers, network scanners, gaming apps, encrypted messaging apps can also have droppers embedded in them, that when deployed, can create nasty troubles to users.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2022

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. Greek intelligence service used surveillance malware to spy on a journalist, Reuters reports Slack resets passwords for about 0.5% of its users due to the exposure of salted password hashes Twitter confirms zero-day used to access data of 5.4

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2021

Use Strong Secure Passwords . Weak passwords are one of the easiest ways for hackers to access your private accounts. If you’ve ever been tempted to use “password1” or “qwerty” as your password, you may as well be handing out your personal data in the street. Use a VPN . Avoid common substitutions such as a “!”

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2021

This article focuses on the top five attack vectors organizations should look out for and defend against in 2022. These emails persuade employees to reveal passwords for important applications or download malicious files to their devices. These distinct pieces of evidence can include a one-time password or a fingerprint scan.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In this article, we delve into the root causes of real-world cases from our practice, where despite having numerous security controls in place, the organizations still found themselves compromised. Reset the password and install a new OS image on the laptop at a minimum. Update the incident response plan based on the findings.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Surfshark and ExpressVPN are both popular VPNs for individuals and home office setups. Surfshark is a highly affordable solution with many useful features for basic and advanced VPN needs. 5 SurfShark is a VPN solution offering multiple privacy and security features besides private networking. month • SurfShark One: $3.39/month

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SecureList

APRIL 22, 2024

In our previous article , we described tools for collecting and exfiltrating files ( LoFiSe and PcExter ). Note that all tools described in this article are applied at the stage where the attackers have compromised high-privileged user credentials allowing them to connect to remote hosts.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Educational Resources: Many organizations develop and distribute infographics, articles, and guides that provide accessible information about cybersecurity. Change them regularly and avoid reusing passwords across different accounts. Use a virtual private network (VPN) when accessing sensitive information on public networks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

In this article, we will explore actionable steps to protect your privacy online and ensure a safer digital presence. Use Strong and Unique Passwords : One of the most basic yet critical steps is to create strong, unique passwords for your online accounts. It masks your IP address and helps maintain your anonymity online.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Many of the most prominent cybersecurity incidents have resulted from attackers using stolen credentials (username and password) to gain access to networks. for days, began with attackers using a stolen password to gain access to a legacy VPN system. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Murky Ad-Tech World Powering Surveillance of US Military Personnel WIRED This is mostly a continuation of another WIRED article where they detailed how Ad-Tech got the personal information and location data of US military members stationed in Germany. The Cupid Vault Configuration follows a similar approach.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 21, 2021

PCS provides Virtual Private Network (VPN) facilities to businesses, which use them to prevent unauthorized access to their networks and services. The obvious advice here is to review the Pulse advisories for these vulnerabilities and follow the recommended guidance, which includes changing all passwords in the environments that are impacted.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2021

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! SonicWall fixes an NSM On-Prem bug, patch it asap!

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) routes your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel, shielding your data from hackers and ensuring your online activities remain private and secure. A VPN can provide the solution if you want to safeguard your personal information, bypass geo-restrictions, or maintain anonymity online.

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Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Patch it now! million miles on U.S.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2024

PROXY WARS Security experts say that not long after the war started, Stark began hosting dozens of proxy services and free virtual private networking (VPN) services, which are designed to help users shield their Internet usage and location from prying eyes. is a company that tracks VPNs and proxy services worldwide.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

” Unfortunately, most organizations often neglect the protection of RDP accesses and workers use easy-to-guess passwords and with no additional layers of authentication or protection. Require strong and complex passwords for all accounts that can be logged into via RDP. Use an additional layer of authentication ( MFA/2FA ).

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We have reached out to DTC for comment but have yet to receive a reply before publishing this article. The online driver app logs contained a staggering one terabyte of data, including location details, IPs, whether a driver used a VPN service, and even the device battery status. What kind of data did the DTC app leak?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

Keeper and Dashlane are top password managers prioritizing multi-layered encryption systems for secure password sharing. Both password managers are suitable for small to large businesses. 5 Keeper, a low-cost password manager, highlights security with strong end-to-end encryption and authentication. user • Premium: $4.99/user

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

The hacker is following the victim’s keystrokes every step of the way, including taking note of any usernames, passwords and financial information the victim is typing. Connecting to a fake hotspot may unknowingly give criminals access to your personal information, including passwords, bank account information, and other sensitive data.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The goal of SSO is to streamline the authentication process by eliminating the need to enter different usernames and passwords for each resource. SSO validates the users credentials, such as their correct username and password. Users can leverage more resources to improve their productivity and efficiency by reducing password fatigue.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

Article by Beau Peters. Start with smart passwords. Every program you use should have a strong password that utilises a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters, and every password you use should be unique.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybercriminals were able to exploit the default password on thousands of these innocuous devices to carry out this nefarious attack. When not secured properly on their own Wi-Fi channel, IoT devices can be more than an inconvenience, they can be seen as a critical security risk due to the poor security protocols like fixed default passwords.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

’ The CERT-UA also reported that the state-sponsored hackers used compromised VPN accounts that weren’t protected by multi-factor authentication. CERT-UA published Indicators of Compromise for these attacks and recommends reading the article “ How to be responsible and hold the cyber front.” “Note (!)

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The victim notes that RDP was password protected, but it seems the password may not have been enough. Even with password protection, it may not be enough, as we've just seen to devastating effect for one unlucky individual. If you're able to use rate limiting alongside your VPN login too, then so much the better.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We need secure and unique passwords to use business applications , access e-mail, and social media securely, and even watch movies on a streaming service. Password managers take some strain from generating, associating, and remembering those passwords. Table of Contents Toggle What Is a Password Manager?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

This article looks at the remote desktop protocol, how RDP attacks work, best practices for defense, the prevalence of RDP attacks today, and how remote desktop software vendors are securing their clients. Partnering with SentinelOne , N-able launched its endpoint detection and response (EDR) and password management solutions in 2019.

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