Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 6, 2022

One common hurdle for systems administrators setting up new Duo Unix integrations is PAM — Pluggable Authentication Modules. We hope that the guidance below, combined with our extensive documentation , will help those setting up new integrations get their systems configured quickly and easily. Other Flags.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

By using a misconfigured Cisco Duo MFA implementation to force enrollment of a new device, the hackers were then able to use the “PrintNightmare” Windows Print Spooler vulnerability ( CVE-2021-34527 and CVE-2021-36958 ) to obtain administrator privileges. Require all accounts with password logins (e.g.,

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Can spot backup and configuration files. Best Password Crackers. Password cracking consists of retrieving passwords stored in computer systems. System administrators and security teams (and hackers) can use them to spot weak passwords. Can hide status and process (e.g., Useful links.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

He is also looking for opportunities to collect additional access parameters (usernames and passwords), elevate privileges, or use already existing compromised accounts for unauthorized access to systems, applications, and data. This includes the ability to install software, change its settings, manage backup operations, and more.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A failure to differentiate user passwords on a remote access tool used by a Florida water plant likely led to the attack on that plant’s chemical treatment facilities , and though the attack was caught and prevented, it was still a bit worrisome. That is the risk.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The agencies offered some sound cybersecurity advice for BlackByte that applies pretty generally: Conduct regular backups and store them as air-gapped, password-protected copies offline. Further reading: Best Backup Products for Ransomware and Best Ransomware Removal and Recovery Services . How to Use the CISA Catalog.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 6, 2021

Kaseya’s flagship product is a remote monitoring and management (RMM) solution called the Virtual Systems Administrator (VSA) and is the product at the center of the current attack. When administrators noticed suspicious behavior on Friday, Kaseya shut down VSA. Backup data regularly. VSA server breached.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It does provide clustering and high availability functions, however, it relies on high availability for Disaster Recovery (DR) scenarios and lacks a true “break glass” capability to allow access to passwords in emergency situations. It integrates with Office 365, Google Workspace, Okta and more for both cloud-based and on-premises systems.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Remote desktop software’s sensitive influence over other devices means identity and access management (IAM), password security , and multi-factor authentication are critical for risk management. A few days later, IT systems started malfunctioning with ransom messages following. Reconnaissance. Check Point.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

It covers such topics as suspicious files and links, password creation, 2-step verification , software, antivirus, OS, backup , mobile security , physical security and so on. Archives, especially the ones protected with a password. Use Passphrases instead of Passwords What is a Passphrase? docm,xls /.xlsx

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Always keep your eyes open to control-rights of the senior IT managers or systems administrators with the authority to configure servers, firewalls, cloud storage, and file-sharing (or another network privilege). and you will never lose sleep over you cybersecurity issues – because Spinbackup takes care of your valuable data.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 2, 2019

In this process authorities seized numerous backup hard drives [containing] a large portion of Orcus Technologies business, and practices,” Rezvesz wrote. Rezvesz maintains his software was designed for legitimate use only and for system administrators seeking more powerful, full-featured ways to remotely manage multiple PCs around the globe.

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