CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 19, 2023

In the first two blogs in this series, we discussed properly setting up IAM and avoiding direct internet access to AWS resources. Note : an exception to this statement is if the generation of encryption keys occurs over a publicly available Internet connection (e.g., coffee shop WiFi). ” What Is AWS Certificate Manager?

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In 2024, cybersecurity and software engineering stand as two of the most critical fields shaping the tech industry. With technology advancing rapidly, both professions are highly sought after, yet cybersecurity has seen a massive surge in importance due to the increasing number of cyber threats. Current Trends in Cybersecurity 1.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Within the last couple of months, smart device vulnerabilities have been piling up, prompting businesses to protect their Internet of Things (IoT) environments. Teslas have plenty of vulnerabilities, as cybersecurity researchers have recently discovered. Physical premises security is important for cybersecurity as well.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“These are remote code execution vulnerabilities in the Windows Internet Key Exchange protocol that could be triggered if an attacker sends a specially crafted IP packet,” wrote Jon Munshaw and Asheer Malhotra. ” To turn on Lockdown Mode in iOS 16, go to Settings , then Privacy and Security , then Lockdown Mode.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 29, 2024

In the aftermath of CrowdStrike’s unique update failure that sparked a different type of security incident, standard vulnerability disclosures and patches proceed as usual. This week, we also saw some older issues return to light, including an Internet Explorer vulnerability first discovered in 2012.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Among the vulnerabilities is CVE-2024-21412 , an Internet Shortcut Files flaw that allows an unauthenticated attacker to send a malicious file to a user. It bypasses Internet Shortcut Files’ security measures. The vulnerability, CVE-2020-3259 , was first discovered in May 2020.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In a significant cybersecurity breach — not as big as the NPD breach , though — Chinese hackers recently infiltrated the networks of major U.S. cybersecurity experts became alarmed when they noticed unusual data traffic linked to Chinese actors, specifically a hacker group identified as “Salt Typhoon.” Impact on U.S. Response From U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2024

A virtual private network (VPN) does more than just mask your identity—it fundamentally changes how your data moves across the internet. Understanding this can be crucial for IT managers and professionals who are keen on maintaining robust cybersecurity practices.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cloud storage is a cloud computing model that allows data storage on remote servers operated by a service provider, accessible via internet connections. It excels in remote access, scalability, and security, with distributed storage options and privacy adherence capabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

government and defense institutions for intelligence gathering. Using web shells, they attacked weak internet servers, specifically a Houston port. This could offer substantial difficulties to cybersecurity experts in the coming years. critical infrastructure in the case of a major U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

Azure-Connected IoT Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution Type of vulnerability: Internet of things (IoT) RCE vulnerability. February 28, 2024 Internet Exposed 3D-Printers Hacked to Broadcast Vulnerability Exposure Type of vulnerability: Missing valid credential check in printer service APIs.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

Like many other password managers, Dashlane makes it easy for users to create new passwords and store existing ones in a secure vault. Internet security best practices mandate unique credentials for each online account; doing so would be impossible without a solid password manager like Dashlane.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

CVE-2023-38148 , a remote code execution vulnerability in Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) with a CVSS score of 8.8 “Additionally, it’s important to have an incident response plan in place to swiftly detect and mitigate any security breaches to minimize the potential impact.”

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2023

August 16 , 2023 CISA Adds Citrix ShareFile Vulnerability to Actively-Exploited List The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the Citrix ShareFile vulnerability CVE-2023-24489 to the list of vulnerabilities that are actively exploited by adversaries.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2020

This setup, managed by the Tor Project, promotes anti-censorship and the free, democratic use of the internet. But now, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) and the FBI want cybersecurity to watch out for this technology. The software allows users to browse the web anonymously through encryption and routing.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2024

After exploiting this vulnerability, a threat actor could read data on Check Point Security Gateway appliances. Conditions for a breach are connecting to the internet and enabling the gateway with Remote Access VPN or Mobile Access Software Blades. eSentire had also seen FakeBat malware being similarly distributed in April.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 17, 2021

In pulling off that milestone hack, Paige Thompson took advantage of CapOne’s lack of focus on cloud security as the banking giant rushed headlong into leveraging Amazon Web Services. A slew of new cloud-security frameworks have gained traction since the Capital One hack. I’ll keep watch and keep reporting.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

The exploitation disclosure led the US Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) to add the vulnerability to the known exploited vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Destruction of forensic artifacts will prevent incident response investigations and criminal investigations, and could affect cybersecurity insurance processes.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 15, 2024

These include sending a malicious file that requires user execution and.URL files that route users to risky websites via Internet Explorer. The fix: Microsoft issued patches to address all 143 security issues. Restrict network access to Expedition and use secure RADIUS setups with TLS to protect against assaults.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

DNS security protects the domain name system (DNS) from attackers seeking to reroute traffic to malicious sites. Since a majority of business IT traffic now accesses or passes through the internet, DNS plays an increasingly important — and vulnerable — role.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2024

OpenVPN has long been a popular choice for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections over the internet. Its open-source nature and robust encryption capabilities have made it a staple in many organizations’ and individuals’ security arsenals.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Strange Pop-Up Window Messages Unwanted pop-up advertisements or messages that display even while you are not surfing the internet might indicate the presence of adware or other types of malware. Cutting off its access is the first line of defense. It might be to blame if you find programs missing or behaving strangely.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Immersive Labs principal security engineer Rob Reeves told eSecurity Planet that the attack doesn’t require credentials or authentication in order to execute code on the system. Just because your Exchange Server doesn’t have internet-facing authentication doesn’t mean it’s protected.”

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 16, 2024

The problem: The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced a vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint that allows a threat actor to escalate their privileges on the network. Follow this page for updates on patches.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

Threat intelligence feeds are continually updated streams of data that inform users of different cybersecurity threats, their sources, and any infrastructure impacted or at risk of being impacted by those threats. With Pulse Wizard, users can easily and automatically extract IoCs from sources in different formats.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Two critical flaws in Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), CVE-2023-35630 and CVE-2023-35641 , have a CVSS score of 8.8. If your enterprise network is using Windows Defender as its default antivirus product, it is important to patch this vulnerability to maintain this security functionality.”

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 8, 2024

The problem: As announced last week , attackers able to intercept handshake processes can adjust sequence numbers to downgrade communication security and disable defenses against keystroke timing attacks. The countries with the top vulnerabilities include the USA (3.3 million), China (1.3 million), and Germany (1 million).

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Major cybersecurity events in the last week make clear that hackers just keep getting savvier — and security teams need to be vigilant to keep up. Citrix, Juniper, VMware and Cisco are just a few of the IT vendors whose products made news for security vulnerabilities in the last week. out of 10 on the CVSS vulnerability scale.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2023

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently published an analysis of the top 12 vulnerabilities exploited in 2022. Here’s a roundup of the week’s major vulnerabilities that security teams should mitigate or patch.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

million servers appear to be exposed to the internet which makes them vulnerable to these attacks. Servers should be isolated from internet access until patches for all vulnerabilities are available. Read next: Network Protection: How to Secure a Network Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. RCE vulnerability CVE-2023-42117 = 8.1

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

Greg Fitzerald, co-founder of Sevco Security , disclosed to eSecurity Planet that their recent State of the Cybersecurity Attack Surface research found “11% of all IT assets are missing endpoint protection.” Attackers probably use BYOD and the research indirectly supports this.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Cybersecurity can be difficult to implement, and to make matters worse, the security professionals needed to do it right are in short supply. Managed IT security service providers (MSSPs) make life easier for organizations by providing outsourced expertise and tools at a fraction of the cost, time, and trouble of doing it yourself.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 10, 2021

There are crucial changes that depict the shift in priorities organizations should consider as they come up with their cybersecurity strategies. It is now regarded as the most serious web application security risk based on the data contributed to OWASP’s threat intelligence, which shows that 3.81 Broken Access Control topping the list.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 5, 2024

That’s essentially what could happen in the wild west of the internet without trusted certificate authorities. Such certificates are crucial for establishing secure connections and building user trust. CAs act as gatekeepers, verifying a website’s identity and issuing SSL/TLS certificates that vouch for its legitimacy.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Attack surface management (ASM) is a relatively new cybersecurity technology that combines elements of vulnerability management and asset discovery with the automation capabilities of breach and attack simulation (BAS) and applies them to an organization’s entire IT environment, from networks to the cloud.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Last week’s cybersecurity incidents revealed significant vulnerabilities across multiple platforms. Typically, these vulnerabilities result in remote code execution or denial-of-service attacks, posing major dangers to users’ data security. Looking for an alternative method for secure remote access?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

As of January 24th, Shadowserver researchers still detected 5,300 older and internet-exposed GitLab accounts. The problem: Gitlab issued a critical advisory and patch on January 11, 2024 to publicize the fix and CVE-2023-7028, which earns the most dangerous 10/10 CVSS score.

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