eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Network security threats weaken the defenses of an enterprise network, endangering proprietary data, critical applications, and the entire IT infrastructure. This guide to major network security threats covers detection methods as well as mitigation strategies for your organization to follow.

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Cisco Security

JULY 9, 2021

Cisco Umbrella Roaming Security Module – Cisco Umbrella Roaming Security module for Cisco AnyConnect provides always-on security on any network, anywhere, any time — both on and off your corporate VPN. It enforces security at the DNS layer to block malware, phishing, and command and control callbacks over any port.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Spear phishing is a more targeted and effective phishing technique that attempts to exploit specific individuals or groups within an organization. While phishing uses a broader range of tactics, such as mass emailing to random recipients, spear phishing is often well-researched and tailored to high-value targets.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In recent months, you’ve likely heard about DNS over HTTPS , also known as DNS 2.0 and DoH, which is a method that uses the HTTPS protocol to encrypt DNS requests, shielding their contents from malicious actors and others who might misuse such information. Ultimately, this DNS privacy upgrade has been a long time coming.

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Webroot

MAY 26, 2021

Phishing scams imitating eBay skyrocketed during the first months of product shortages brought on by COVID-19. Find out how to ensure your clients’ remote workers are resilient against attacks across networks in this informative conversation between ChannelE2E and MSSP Alert editor Joe Panettieri and his guest Jonathan Barnett.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

When it comes to protecting your small business from cyber attacks, the first and foremost thing is to upgrade your network security and IT infrastructure to the latest standards. Modern technology comes with improved network security offering higher protection. . Ensure Network Security .

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 23, 2023

When an organization sets up SPF, it helps Internet Service Providers (ISPs), email security vendors, and other email providers to validate an organization’s email communication and distinguish authorized communications from spoofed emails or phishing attacks attempting to impersonate that domain.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2023

A successful DKIM check also verifies ownership of the email by matching the organization in the “from” fields of the email with the DNS associated with the organization. DKIM deploys as text files in an organization’s hosted Domain Name Service (DNS) record, but the standard can be complex to deploy correctly and maintain.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 20, 2024

Financial organizations and their customers and clients feel the fallout of major ransomware and phishing campaigns more than ever, and there’s often more at stake. Luckily, even the most sophisticated ransomware attacks and phishing campaigns are not invulnerable. Using passive DNS is an essential tool for tracking bad actors.

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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. 50,000 DDoS attacks on public domain name service (DNS) resolvers. 553% increase in DNS Flood attacks from 1H 2020 to 2H 2023.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Originally developed to detect and remove malware or computer viruses, modern antivirus software can now protect against ransomware, browser attacks, keyloggers, malicious websites, and even sometimes phishing attempts. DNS leak protection Kill switch No log policy. Email Security Software. Mobile applications. Back to top.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 13, 2022

A report published by CSC today revealed a spike in fake domain registrations from entities attempting to leverage the ongoing shortages of baby formula and semiconductors to conduct phishing attacks and perpetrate fraud. The post CSC Reports Spike in Fake Baby Formula, Semiconductor Domains appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

The emergence of SD-WAN and SASE technologies bundled together has led many vendors to address both advanced routing and network security vendors for clients. Networking specialists like Cisco and HPE’s Aruba are moving deeper into security. Barracuda Networks. Features: Open Systems Secure SD-WAN and SASE.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

Last week’s RSA Conference covered a litany of network security vulnerabilities, from developing more robust tokenization policies and to addressing UEFI-based attacks, and non-endpoint attack vectors. Also Read: How to Prevent DNS Attacks. Supply Chain Attacks. Malicious Cloud Applications.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Rogue security software. Architect a premium network security model like SASE that encompasses SD-WAN , CASB , secure web gateways , ZTNA , FWaaS , and microsegmentation. Attackers often use botnets to send out spam or phishing campaigns to carry out distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Jump ahead: Adware.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 20, 2024

Weekly Threat Intelligence Report Date: May 20, 2024 Prepared by: David Brunsdon, Threat Intelligence - Security Engineer, HYAS Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysis This week in the HYAS Insight threat intelligence platform, we found a concerning open directory hosting multiple pieces of malware. Malware Analysis 1.

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Hacker's King

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Dnstwist As it is in the modern world and especially in the cyberspace where phishing and fraud options exist, staying ahead of them is important. DNS Twist is a powerful tool that helps organizations alleviate this problem through analyzing domain names differences.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 15, 2021

SWGs achieve this by blocking web-based attacks that forward malware, phishing , drive-by downloads, ransomware, supply chain attacks , and command-and-control actions. Other features ensure that organizations adapt to emerging requirements like social-network regulation, remote filtering, and visibility into SSL-encrypted traffic.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

This article explores: What Is Email Security Best Options to Secure Business Email Email Security Best Practices How Email Security Blocks Threats Bottom Line: Email Security What Is Email Security Email security is a concept that protects email accounts, servers, and communications from unauthorized access, data loss, or compromise.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 12, 2024

Enhanced Security: By hiding the backend servers' IP addresses, reverse proxies add an additional layer of security. They can also block malicious requests, protect against Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, and serve as a first line of defense in a network security strategy. proxy network.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 15, 2021

Ten years after the conceptual roots of zero trust, the cybersecurity industry has four methods for implementing microsegmentation: network fabric, hypervisor, agent, or NFGWs. While all four approaches can help your organization move towards microsegmentation, some are critical to comprehensive network security. .

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Hacker's King

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

However, its crucial to note that this approach exposes the attackers control server, making it susceptible to detection by network security monitoring services. First, the attacker exploits a vulnerability in the target system or network, granting them the ability to execute code. The process typically involves three steps.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 28, 2021

Founded in 2007, Guardtime is a network security company that specializes in deploying distributed, virtualized machines built to execute tasks with cryptographic proofs of correctness. More robust security for Domain Name Systems (DNS). Securing edge devices with identity authentication.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

They include malware, phishing sites, and typo squatted domains. Classification and Prioritization Upon discovery, assets are categorized according to their risk exposure, criticality, and function to identify urgent security threats and make data-based decisions. For instance, you can take assets offline and improve network security.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 8, 2024

There are several branches within cybersecurity, including network security, application security, information security, and operational security. Phishing : Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity. A solid understanding of networking is also crucial.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Cloud phishing and malware threats. While harmless in most instances, wandering personnel using unsanctioned tools pose a security risk to the organization. IT departments evaluate the network security posture, pertinent configurations, and user training needed to deploy the product best before implementing applications.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

There are multiple other attack angles to test, including: Network compromises Social engineering (e.g., phishing) Memory corruptions Wi-Fi attacks Kali is a wonderful toolbox, because it has tools for a wide range of pentests.

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

There is also now a requirement to have automatic process mechanisms in place to detect and protect personnel against email phishing. IDS/IPS solutions must detect and alert on any covert malware communications being used such as DNS tunnelling. Implementation timeline: Image credit: [link] PCI v4.0

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Some things to consider: Application Business users might prioritize premium security features , like 256-bit keys for their Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) protection, kill switches to protect devices in case of a VPN failure, or multi-hop networks. Can I Be Tracked If I Use a VPN?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2022

These typically include phishing, malware attacks/compromised devices, ransomware, DDoS, unauthorized account creation, and network security rule changes. Maybe it’s DNS reputation on a suspicious IP address or an adversary profile based on the command and control traffic. What’s required to make that call?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

Without the more restrictive enforcement policy, organizations place an unnecessary burden on email security applications and increase the likelihood of a phishing attack successfully impersonating a brand. See the Top Secure Email Gateway Solutions. To set up DMARC, an organization publishes a text file with DNS registrars.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

My weird path to #infosec : High School Dropout Janitor at MC Donald's Security Officer Supplemental Officer Security Officer Call Center Tech Support In house desktop support Network Security Administrator [link] — (((Jayson E. Read more: Top IT Asset Management Tools for Security. — thaddeus e.

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NetSpi Executives

MARCH 21, 2025

TL;DR When it comes to network security testing, internal and external penetration testing are both critical components of an organizations cybersecurity strategy. This testing helps identify risks like unpatched software, misconfigured DNS, and vulnerable web applications, all possible entry points for external threats.

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