eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

February 20, 2024 VMware Plug-in Vulnerable to Session Hijacking Type of vulnerability: Security vulnerabilities affecting the deprecated VMware EAP. The problem: CVE-2024-22245 and CVE-2024-22250 put Windows domains vulnerable to authentication relay and session hijack attacks. and the Windows service (VMware Plug-in Service).

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Even if your password is compromised, MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second verification form, such as a code sent to your phone or generated by an authentication app. This can typically be done in the account settings under the security section.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 17, 2021

Email Attachments: One of two main methods to penetrate security defenses with malicious content by email. You should prioritize and consult with your email security vendor to confirm coverage and available support. Organizations should consider multi-factor authentication across their email security clients such as Outlook.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2024

“The attempts we’ve seen so far… focus on remote access scenarios with old local accounts with unrecommended password-only authentication,” the security bulletin said. The fix: Check Point provided a hotfix with instructions for users to follow when patching their Security Gateway products.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2024

The vulnerability also exists on GitHub Enterprise Server, but it can only be exploited by an authenticated user with an organization owner role. The authenticated user must also be logged into an account on an instance of GHES. Affected keys included some encryption keys and the GitHub commit signing key. EPMM versions 11.10, 11.9

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 2, 2024

SonicWall researchers discovered that an Apache patch was incomplete, still permitting authentication bypass in open-source ERP software Apache OfBiz. And issues with Barracuda’s Email Secure Gateway persist, with an FBI safety warning about an older vulnerability still outstanding.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 18, 2024

According to NIST’s National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a logic error exists in the device’s code that could lead to authentication bypass. It allows threat actors to perform commands on Endpoint Manager without being authenticated. This could allow them to make changes within the device’s firmware.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

February 5, 2024 JetBrains TeamCity Saga Continues with Another Server Vulnerability Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass by an unauthenticated attacker. Both vulnerabilities affected authenticated users of Apache Oozie and Apache Ambari. Connect Secure 9.1R17.3 Connect Secure 9.1R18.4 Connect Secure 22.4R2.3

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 12, 2023

CVE-2023-3266: Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard (Auth Bypass; CVSS 7.5) CVE-2023-3267: OS Command Injection (Authenticated RCE; CVSS 7.5) CVE-2023-3260: OS Command Injection (Authenticated RCE; CVSS 7.2) CVE-2023-3263: Authentication Bypass by Alternate Name (Auth Bypass; CVSS 7.5)

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Google Security

JULY 20, 2021

and Alex Moshchuk, Chrome Security Team Chrome's Site Isolation is an essential security defense that makes it harder for malicious web sites to steal data from other web sites. Posted by Charlie Reis? So far, Chrome has been isolating sites where users log in by entering a password.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

An authenticated attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to run a specially crafted trusted solution package and execute arbitrary SQL commands. ” To turn on Lockdown Mode in iOS 16, go to Settings , then Privacy and Security , then Lockdown Mode.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Note that NTLM was designed to perform authentication based on the challenge/response-based authentication system in which a client sends the plaintext username to the domain controller. If the data matches, then the client is allowed to authenticate. for better security. Disabling SMB Version 1.0

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 1, 2024

The problem: The March 12th Microsoft security patches introduced a memory leak flaw in the local security authority subsystem service (LSASS) process that consumes all physical and virtual memory on server Domain Controllers. Oglio tracks vulnerability CVE-2023-48022 , rated CVSS 9.8 (out out of 10), and calls it Shadow Ray.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses. To reduce the chance of infiltration, use proper security practices such as never browsing links and downloading files from unknown sources. Final Remarks.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

How DNS Security Works DNS security protects against compromise through layers of security and filtering similar to the way next generation firewalls (NGFW) protect communication data flows. What Are DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC)?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

August 12, 2024 Ivanti Runs Into Snag With Virtual Traffic Manager Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass. The problem: Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager has a vulnerability that could lead to authentication bypass and subsequent creation of an administrator when exploited. Install Web Help Desk version 12.8.3

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 19, 2024

Frequent Ransomware Target QNAP Discloses 3 Vulnerabilities Type of vulnerability: Improper authentication, injection vulnerability, SQL injection (SQLi). The other two vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-21900 and CVE-2024-21901, only merit medium ratings because they require authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Alarmingly, this API lacks any form of authentication, allowing virtually anyone, even a malicious website you might visit, to send commands to the CLI. They can be remotely exploited without authentication, potentially enabling remote code execution, service disruptions, and arbitrary operations on the routers. via port 8076.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Breaking Authentication Attackers can get unauthorized access to the IaaS environment by exploiting weak authentication systems or weaknesses in the authentication process. This danger emphasizes the significance of having strong authentication mechanisms and upgrading access controls on a regular basis.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2024

August 20, 2024 AWS Application Load Balancer Sees Configuration Issues Type of vulnerability: Configuration issue leading to authentication bypass. The problem: Application detection and response provider Miggo discovered a configuration vulnerability in Amazon Web Services’ Application Load Balancer (ALB) authentication feature.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Healthcare Security Defenses. Two of the more common healthcare cybersecurity defenses the report found are training and awareness programs and employee monitoring.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The problem: Unpatched Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances allow attackers to retrieve authentication session cookies and other information stored in buffers. allow for authentication bypass and gain root access to systems. account”) failed to verify secret tokens received for authentication before making API requests.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Watch for breach notifications from companies you have accounts with so you’ll know whatever other defensive moves you need to make too. Restrict App Permissions: Take control of your mobile device’s security by reviewing and limiting app permissions, denying unnecessary access and removing unused apps.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2024

Step 7: Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) For added security, set up MFA to require a second verification form when accessing your Vault. Google Authenticator, LastPass Authenticator) and follow the setup process. This can be managed through the extension settings. ” Choose your preferred MFA method (e.g.,

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 17, 2021

The Solarwinds hack highlighted supply chain risks; the Microsoft Exchange breach demonstrated how collaboration tools are being targeted; and, most recently, the Experian API hack , showed how authentication isn’t being guarded as rigorously as it needs to be.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Consider adopting network security measures like intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) to identify and prevent harmful traffic from reaching your RocketMQ server. It is suspected that the Akira ransomware organization used an undisclosed weakness in Cisco VPN software to evade authentication.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 29, 2024

"Although we don't have details about the root cause of the breach of the service provider, we have seen a lot of failure to implement MFA and strong authentication recently," said Jason Soroko, Senior Vice President of Product at Sectigo. As a significant IT services provider to the U.S. As a significant IT services provider to the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 16, 2024

The problem: Ivanti announced two vulnerabilities that affect Ivanti Connect Secure VPN and Ivanti Policy Secure products. Potential results of the exploits include authentication bypass and command injection. According to Bitdefender, the thermostat does not validate the authenticity of a new firmware update. Versions 9.x

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Implement more robust encryption methods, enhance user authentication processes, and conduct regular security audits. Announced plans (if any) to introduce additional security features, such as multi-factor authentication and more granular access controls for sensitive data.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Today, enterprises tend to use multiple layers of security defenses, ranging from perimeter defense on network entry points to host based security solutions deployed at the end user’s machines to counter the ever-increasing threats. Executive Summary. Account Discovery, Reconnaissance. Decoy Credentials – DTE0012.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 30, 2023

A new Cloudflare phishing report notes that most of the 1 billion brand impersonation emails the company detected “passed” SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication protocols. Implementing all three email authentication protocols takes time, but does not cost significant money.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2024

The problem: Ivanti recently released a security advisory for an SQL injection vulnerability within Ivanti Endpoint Manager 2024 flat. If exploited, the vulnerability allows a threat actor on the same network as Endpoint Manager to execute code arbitrarily without being properly authenticated. to prevent exploitation.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2021

Almost every week we see new examples of highly sophisticated organizations and enterprises falling victim to another nation-state cyberattack or other security breach. Most security defenses focus on network protection and authorization, while memory-based attacks happen in the guts of applications.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The problem: Google’s data processing and analytics engine Dataproc has insufficient security controls on two open firewall ports. If a threat actor has the Dataproc IP address, they can access it without authenticating themselves. Orca Security’s research group released an article covering this vulnerability.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 1, 2024

MOVEit Transfer had an authentication bypass that affected 2,700 instances. Apple issued updates for AirPods’ Bluetooth authentication bypass flaw. To improve security, users should update software on a regular basis, establish strong authentication procedures, and limit access to key resources.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As a result, this technique may be challenging to detect and could evade security defenses.” Attackers utilized SSH and Visual Studio Code Remote Tunnels for executing commands on compromised systems, authenticating via GitHub accounts to establish remote connections through vscode.dev.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

“Net-NTLMv2 hashes are used for authentication in Windows environments, and their disclosure can enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems via a relay attack or cracked offline to recover user credentials.”

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