Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The ransomware was involved in attacks aimed at technology and healthcare, defense contractors, educational institutions, manufacturers, companies across Europe, the United States, and Canada. Zeppelin actors request ransom payments in Bitcoin, they range from several thousand dollars to over a million dollars.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 7, 2025

Firewalls, Routers, and Switches): Threat Resilience: Devices must demonstrate resistance against known attack vectors, including DDoS attacks, buffer overflows, and man-in-the-middle attempts. Firewalls (both hardware and software). Awareness : Educating stakeholders about the frameworks benefits is crucial.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Enable Firewall Protection Your firewall , working as the primary filter, protects your network from both inbound and outgoing threats. Mac and Windows have their own built-in firewalls, and home routers and antivirus subscriptions frequently include them also.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CSA mentions RDP exploitation , SonicWall firewall exploits, and phishing campaigns. Use anti-malware software , and keep all operating systems, software, and firmware up to date. Zeppelin, aka Buran, is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) written in Delphi and built upon the foundation of VegaLocker. Mitigation.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Security Solutions ICS systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, so security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols, are vital to protect these critical infrastructures from unauthorized access and malicious activities.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

To mitigate this security challenge, businesses must educate their employees on the basics of cybersecurity and include cybersecurity policies in the onboarding process of every new employee. From a report by Vormetric, 59% of businesses say that most often cyberattacks were a direct result of simple human errors. SQL Injection.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Experts say the best defense is a multi-pronged network security strategy that includes a firewall, anti-malware software, network monitoring, intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS), and data protection. You should also use a network firewall and an anti-malware solution. How to Defend Against a Backdoor.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 4, 2019

ReFirm Labs, meanwhile, has developed a radically new approach to securing heretofore insecure connected devices through firmware validation. According to the U.S. Like Dragos and ENVEIL, the founders of both BlueRidge AI and Refirm Labs developed their expertise at the NSA.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

It is also important to use firewalls, which help prevent unauthorized access to your network. Educating your employees on best practices for cybersecurity is essential. Firewalls Firewalls are an essential part of network security. A secure network starts with a strong password policy.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

History of MSSPs As internet service providers (ISPs) and telecommunications companies (telecoms) began offering commercial access to the internet in the late 1990s, they began to also offer firewall appliances and associated managed services. and installed software (operating systems, applications, firmware, etc.).

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If a manufacturer hardcodes a master password within the device’s firmware, the device becomes extremely vulnerable from a security perspective, especially if an attacker is able to locate and download the password to access the device. Use a web application firewall to filter bad traffic and stealthy attacks away from your website.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 1, 2024

Organizations should educate their staff about phishing tactics and limit the use of MMC to trustworthy applications to strengthen security protections against such vulnerabilities. Employing web application firewalls (WAF) can also mitigate SQL injection risks. To avoid unwanted access, update your firmware immediately.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Deny-lists (aka: blacklist) : Blocks specific websites or IP addresses by adding them to a list for firewalls to ignore; very difficult to manage at scale. Next generation (NGFW) or web and application firewalls (WAF) : Include DDoS protection within the large number of features and capabilities to protect network traffic.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

After the attacks came to light, the manufacturer promptly released a firmware update for configuring verification of incoming requests. Since the transition of schools and universities to remote learning, cybercriminals have tried to disrupt classes by flooding educational platforms with garbage traffic.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 14, 2025

To gain access to internal networks, Akira targeted local accounts with disabled multifactor authentication (MFA) and SonicOS firmware versions vulnerable to exploitation, often exposed to the internet for virtual private network (VPN) access. Similar groups like REvil and DarkSide have also rebounded after law enforcement crackdowns.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2024

To protect your network devices from potential risks, apply patches on a regular basis and keep their firmware up to date. Educate your employees on how to recognize phishing attempts and implement robust security measures, such as advanced endpoint protection and regular security audits, to detect and prevent such attacks.

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Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

Security experts warn that many smart devices are vulnerable to attack because they do not undergo sufficient security testing, often run outdated software, and it is not possible to install a firewall or other security software onto them as you can do on a conventional computer.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2023

For example, a network and firewall penetration testing expert will be unlikely to also have expertise to test web applications for SQL injection , or to understand internet-of-things (IoT) firmware hacking.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

a lack of firmware updates, important for security and performance. Achieving PCI DSS Compliant Firewalls within a Small Business. The Key to Cybersecurity is an Educated Workforce. AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND THREAT INTELLIGENCE. The routers found lacking in security updates included: Sky SR101 and SR102.

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