Troy Hunt

MARCH 29, 2018

The penny first dropped for me just over 7 years ago to the day: The only secure password is the one you can't remember. In an era well before the birth of Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), I was doing a bunch of password analysis on data breaches and wouldn't you know it - people are terrible at creating passwords! Everywhere.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

The event is sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and other participating agencies include the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), AARP , and the Better Business Bureau (BBB). How to protect yourself and your data Smart ways to secure your devices Strong passwords – Make them long, random, and unique.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 22, 2022

However, many of these VPN solutions have three significant issues. First, VPNs can be difficult to set up, secure and maintain. Second, VPNs do not scale well and can become congested. Users might decide to bypass the hassle of VPNs and access those cloud resources directly without any additional security protection.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Activities during this week include engaging workshops, informative webinars, and community events, all designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate today’s cyber threats effectively. Change them regularly and avoid reusing passwords across different accounts.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2020

Microsoft is sending notifications to dozens of hospitals about vulnerable VPN devices and gateways exposed online in their network. Microsoft is warning dozens of hospitals of the risks of ransomware attacks due to insecure VPN devices and gateways exposed online. ” reads the post published by Microsoft.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Even events like the World Cup are being used by cyber criminals to target unsuspecting victims through things like fake streaming sites designed to steal private information. You can also invest in a virtual private network (VPN) for use when you are connected to a public network.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 19, 2020

Such unplanned events force us to rethink how we work. Good planning can help businesses minimize the potential impact of such events, especially when it comes to protecting sensitive data. VPN access to the network, when most apps are still delivered on-premises.

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

Most often, communication between the service provider and the client takes place via VPN connections and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) services. Access is set up using a certificate or a login/password pair, and in rare cases multi-factor authentication is added. The second most popular method is the use of compromised credentials.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2022

Their main purpose is to keep the operations consistently going in the event of a power disaster aka blackout. Such devices are now on the verge of being targeted by cyber attacks, says Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of America, especially those that are being operated with the default username and passwords.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

Welcome to Internet Safety Month, a once-a-year event in which you, the public, are told that anywhere between three and 30 different best practices will simplify your approach to staying safe online. Do use strong passwords. Do use a password manager to help keep track of the dozens of unique passwords you have.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2024

Enter the Virtual Private Network (VPN): Non-physical walls to insulate that traffic. Here are some tips for both users and network administrators to secure your network with a VPN. A VPN masks traffic and connections. A VPN can establish a perimeter. But a VPN doesn’t do it alone. It does not scan for malware.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

News that Virtual Private Network ( VPN ) provider NordVPN was breached spread quickly. While the breach of a major VPN service is newsworthy, this one wasn’t particularly. But one of the watchwords of good cyber hygiene, a VPN, was breached. Who Is Using VPNs? The incident put NordVPN in the hot seat. are not.

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Pen Test Partners

AUGUST 29, 2024

TL;DR Strong passwords : Use a password manager. This makes it harder for unauthorised users to gain access even if they have your password. If you have to use a trusted VPN then use that, but be aware a VPN doesn’t make your connection secure it just moves the threat to the VPN provider.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Review email/VPN/other logs of likely affected services available from outside the organization to detect any abnormal activity by compromised accounts. Reset the password and install a new OS image on the laptop at a minimum. Update the incident response plan based on the findings.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

There is little you can do in the event we experience widespread DDoS attacks, but one tip is to buy a good book series or a few board games since it might take a while to get the internet working again. Never buy a device that doesn’t allow you to set a long and strong password. password, 123456, qwerty, etc.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 6, 2021

Dashlane and LastPass are two of the biggest names in password management software. They both provide businesses secure vaults for sensitive information, including passwords, credit card details, and personal identification numbers. It has long been regarded as a top password manager for both personal and professional use.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2023

The National Safety Council leaked thousands of emails and passwords of their members, including companies such as NASA and Tesla. The National Safety Council has leaked nearly 10,000 emails and passwords of their members, exposing 2000 companies, including governmental organizations and big corporations.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

VPNs, RDPs) to gain initial access to the target network and maintain persistence. The group relied on compromised credentials to authenticate to internal VPN access points. wevtutil.exe A standard Windows Event Utility tool used to view event logs. AnyDesk also supports remote file transfer.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

VPN or Virtual Private Network is the most secure way of connecting with the online world. VPN also provides an encrypted tunnel for all your online activities and closes all doors for spies and cybercriminals. VPN also provides an encrypted tunnel for all your online activities and closes all doors for spies and cybercriminals.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 1, 2022

UPS units were mostly offline until recently, humming away under desks or in equipment and server rooms, waiting for the chance to fulfill their duty in the event of a power outage. In the medical world, life may hinge on a UPS in the event of a power outage because most medical devices are powered.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 24, 2023

Cisco is aware of reports that Akira ransomware threat actors have been targeting Cisco VPNs that are not configured for multi-factor authentication to infiltrate organizations, and we have observed instances where threat actors appear to be targeting organizations that do not configure multi-factor authentication for their VPN users.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Your protection, built into Pixel Your digital life and most sensitive information lives on your phone: financial information, passwords, personal data, photos – you name it. Tensor’s built-in security core works with our Titan M2 security chip to keep your personal information, PINs and passwords safe.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The company added that successful exploitation requires that the appliance is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server. event=start&target=” triggering the flaw CVE-2023-3519 to write a simple PHP web shell to /netscaler/ns_gui/vpn.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

Hackers gained initial access by brute-forcing an existing account via “a simple, predictable password” to enroll a new device in the MFA procedures, the agencies said. They then authenticated to the victim’s VPN to initiate a remote desktop protocol (RDP) connection to the domain controllers. Security Best Practices.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2024

The attackers breached the organization via compromised credentials for a VPN portal that lacked multi-factor authentication (MFA). After exfiltrating the stolen credentials, the attackers deleted the files and event logs to cover their tracks before deploying the ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2024

May 28, 2024 Check Point VPN Zero-Day Vulnerability Requires Hotfix Type of attack: Information disclosure zero-day. The problem: Recently discovered zero-day CVE-2024-24919 affects Check Point virtual private network (VPN) products. Okta recommends users do the following: Block users from creating weak passwords.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This is why using a VPN for secure browsing can help protect your data while using public network. The personal information you enter from your smartphone or laptop, such as your username and passwords, can be intercepted on a public Wi-Fi connection. SiteLock VPN makes securing your connection easy! Should I Always Use A VPN?

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

One reason may be that these facilities don’t have to disclose such events when they do happen. “They made contact with the Water ISAC and the FBI, but it certainly didn’t become a press event, and any lessons they learned haven’t been able to be shared with folks.” NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS?

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Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2023

The attackers were able to send funds from hot wallets and download user names and password hashes. The threat actors also gained access to terminal event logs and scan for any instance where customers scanned private key at the ATM. “Please keep your CAS behind a firewall and VPN. ” continues the notice.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Giants like Facebook and Target have suffered breaches and password leaks, so it’s safe to say data from at least one of your online accounts could have been leaked. Use a password manager to generate and remember complex, different passwords for each of your accounts. and enter your email. Free Dark web Scans.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 16, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic for example, you may use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to connect to your organization’s network as if you’re sitting in the office, or you might use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to connect to your computer that’s now collecting dust on your office desk. VPNs continue to be problematic as well.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Firewall status, drive encryption status, password status and whether an antivirus or anti-malware agent is running can all contribute to improved security resilience. Highlight Risky User Access Events You can establish a baseline of normal user behavior at the point of login by analyzing real-time authentication data.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

These recommendations include: Change all default passwords on PLCs and HMIs. Ensure the Unitronics PLC default password '1111' is not in use. If remote access is necessary, implement a Firewall/VPN in front of the PLC to control network access to the remote PLC. Disconnect the PLC from the open internet.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

Keeper and Dashlane are top password managers prioritizing multi-layered encryption systems for secure password sharing. Both password managers are suitable for small to large businesses. 5 Keeper, a low-cost password manager, highlights security with strong end-to-end encryption and authentication. user • Premium: $4.99/user

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Given the speed and simultaneous actions in this event, we assess with high confidence that multiple individuals facilitated the attack. Next, the threat actor set their sights on Thycotic—a password vault housing organizational secrets (passwords), including those for privileged accounts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet. This isn’t just things like fire and floods, but catastrophic IT events such as data loss and cyberattacks. At the most basic level, it’s critical to change default passwords on routers at home and in the workplace.

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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. Partnering with SentinelOne , N-able launched its endpoint detection and response (EDR) and password management solutions in 2019.

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