eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

Siemens issued a notice that the RUGGEDCOM APE 1808, an industrial platform hardened for harsh physical environments, could come pre-installed with Palo Alto next generation firewalls vulnerable to the Pan-OS vulnerability. There is no workaround available, and the published proof of concept will probably allow attacks in the near future.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Cisco also patched a different command injection flaw, CVE-2024-20469 , which affected the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and allowed local privilege escalation. The problem: CVE-2024-40766 is a serious access control vulnerability that affects SonicWall Firewall Gen 5, Gen 6, and Gen 7 devices (CVSS v3 score: 9.3). 13o or 6.5.4.15-116n

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Several major companies identified and addressed significant security and vulnerability problems in last week’s vulnerability news. SonicWall dealt with a serious access control vulnerability that affected its firewall systems. This flaw has the potential to bring down the firewall or grant unauthorized access to resources.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Versa Unified SASE provides carrier-grade performance and a host of deployment options expected by experienced network engineers and security professionals.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2024

The problem: A bug in the V8 JavaScript and Web Assembly engine affects Google Chrome on personal computers. According to NIST, Versa Networks is aware of one instance where the vulnerability was exploited because the customer didn’t implement older firewall guidelines. Not affected.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

For more details, explore the following sections of this review: Who is Fortinet FortiSASE Pricing & Delivery Features Pros Cons Alternatives to FortiSASE How We Evaluated FortiSASE Bottom Line: Best for Fortinet Upgrades To compare FortiSASE against their competition, see our complete list of top secure access service edge (SASE) solutions.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

August 25, 2023 Exploit publicly released for Juniper Networks OS vulnerability A number of vulnerabilities in Juniper Networks’ Junos OS affects both the SRX and EX firewall series. According to Juniper, all versions of Junos OS on SRX and EX Series firewalls are affected by this vulnerability.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

August 25, 2023 Exploit publicly released for Juniper Networks OS vulnerability A number of vulnerabilities in Juniper Networks’ Junos OS affects both the SRX and EX firewall series. According to Juniper, all versions of Junos OS on SRX and EX Series firewalls are affected by this vulnerability.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 27, 2023

" Organizations use this information to audit, assess, and implement security defense-in-depth strategies to mitigate cybersecurity attacks. MITRE ATT&CK is a "globally accessible knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques based on real-world observations."

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Menlo Security , a leader in cloud security, today announced it has identified a surge in cyberthreats, termed Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT), that bypass traditional security defenses. The top three brands impersonated in phishing attacks are Microsoft, PayPal, and Amazon.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Antivirus programs and firewalls are pretty good at catching malware before it can infect devices, but occasionally malware can slip through defenses, endangering personal and financial information. It offers real-time protection, scanning downloads, attachments, and programs as they run, providing an additional layer of security.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Consolidate Policy Configuration Using a Single Console Centralizing policy configuration enables uniform security rules across many cloud platforms. Using a single interface reduces the risk of misconfigurations and security vulnerabilities by simplifying the management of access restrictions, firewall rules, and compliance settings.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2024

They contain application controls for web-based programs and work in tandem with endpoint protection, network firewalls , and CASBs to protect against cyber threats such as zero-day vulnerabilities. It would follow information security rules for secure web resources usage. Works with SWGs, firewalls, and ZTNA.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

The fix: To eliminate malware infections, perform a factory reset, upgrade to the latest firmware, change all default usernames and passwords, and adjust firewall rules to block exposure to unwanted remote management services. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Security service edge (SSE) is a security technology that secures access to assets outside of the corporate network. SSE works by extending security to cover the dispersed threat landscape where websites, cloud assets, and many employees operate outside of the traditional firewall protection.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

These flaws can be exploited in a variety of ways, including weak passwords, software flaws, and social engineering attacks. It is critical to keep software and systems up to date with security fixes. Employee training in recognizing and resisting phishing and other social engineering efforts is also important.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

and different types of penetration tests (black box, gray box, white box, social engineering, etc.). Number of people: If an organization decides to pursue social engineering tests, the organization may be charged by the number of people in the organization (unless flat-rate or hourly charges are used).

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Mitigating Insecure Interfaces/APIs Users with data exposed to potential security concerns due to weak interfaces/APIs can use the following mitigating strategies: Implement API security measures: Employ comprehensive API security features, such as regular input data checking and proper authorization protocols.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Spear phishing is a highly effective technique as it uses personalization, mind manipulation, and social engineering to exploit human vulnerabilities. Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

SEO Spam – Cybercriminals use SEO spam to boost their search engine rankings by inserting backlinks and spam content on websites. Don’t Rely on Security by Obscurity : Be Certain Your Website is Secure. Obscurity should never be your only security defense. 21% of hacked websites are infected with SEO spam.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

For instance, in January, Apple shared that CVE-2024-23222 , a remote code execution vulnerability in Safari’s browsing engine, may have been used in cyberattacks. The attackers employed social engineering techniques to gain persistent access to the software development environment and remained undetected for years.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Container runtime security A container runtime is a type of software that runs containers on the host operating system(s). Examples of container runtime platforms include Docker Engine, containerd, and runC. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

Relying on a third party like a managed security service provider (MSSP) to be your eyes and ears delivers the simplicity and efficacy needed for an effective data protection program. Like other security defenses, DLP is also increasingly being offered as a service. Cloud Security Platform Delivery.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

They may know they have a network, but not understand how firewall rules protect that network. For example, if a test was performed on all 1,500 endpoints in an organization and was blocked by the local firewall, it would be better to give this test a name and show that the endpoints passed the test.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

That means you need to have a plan for responding to attacks that break through even the most secure defenses. At a minimum, your defenses should include a web application firewall to prevent any malicious bots from attacking your site.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 1, 2024

The problem: Threat actors are leveraging GrimResource , a new attack method which uses engineered MSC files to get full code execution via Microsoft Management Console (MMC). Employing web application firewalls (WAF) can also mitigate SQL injection risks. It takes advantage of a long-unpatched XSS vulnerability in the apds.dll module.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Palo Alto is a top cybersecurity company that pioneered firewall technology and continues to focus on market leadership. Prisma SASE further enforces this capability with robust multi-tenant features and a large number of options to support even uncommon networking and security requirements. Who is Palo Alto?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Are secure protocols and channels utilized consistently across all communications? Are firewalls configured and maintained to prevent unwanted access and data breaches? Have intrusion detection systems been established and maintained so that any security risks can be detected and addressed quickly?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel, like a password manager. Unfortunately, while symmetric encryption is a faster method, it is also less secure because sharing the key exposes it to theft. This article was originally written by Sam Ingalls and published on May 26, 2022.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

It quietly makes its way past your security defenses into the heart of your data and keeps it hostage until you pay a ransom. Many of these attacks prey upon human nature by using social engineering tactics to trick a user into inadvertently allowing ransomware onto their system, under the guise of something legitimate.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Among these experienced affiliates is the “Scattered Spider” group, known for its custom tools and advanced social engineering skills, which helped RansomHub become the most active ransomware group in Q3 2024 (see Figure 1). They use social engineering tactics to dig deeper into organizational structures and employee details.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Hide the origin web server’s IP and restrict access with a firewall. Monitor infrastructure continuously: Check system capacity, traffic, and essential infrastructure, such as firewalls, on a regular basis to discover irregularities.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 5, 2021

Informed by the MITRE ATT&CK matrix and its wealth of cyber adversary behavior, clients can run advanced scenarios targeting critical assets and continuously improve their defensive posture. AttackIQ’s Anatomic Engine is a differentiator, as it can test machine learning and AI-based cybersecurity components. Picus Security.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2024

Orchestration Orchestration handles the integrations of all the other components of your technology stack: firewalls , alert systems, policy management tools, and existing response products. Businesses need better methods of handling threat detection and response than just giving manual work to their security personnel and system admins.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In particular, one risk is that these services can often be used by hackers to bypass many of the security measures an individual or business might have in place, such as an antivirus, a firewall, or software management control policies. How Can I Access Another Computer Remotely for Free?

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Among these experienced affiliates is the “Scattered Spider” group, known for its custom tools and advanced social engineering skills, which helped RansomHub become the most active ransomware group in Q3 2024 (see Figure 1). They use social engineering tactics to dig deeper into organizational structures and employee details.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 30, 2024

A few highlights include analysts, engineering roles in networking, IT system administration, pentesting, and leadership roles. Eventually, analysts may be expected to carry a lot of strategic weight within a security team or IT department. The weakest link in most cybersecurity situations is people.

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