The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Related: Good to know about IoT Physical security is often a second thought when it comes to information security. Despite this, physical security must be implemented correctly to prevent attackers from gaining physical access and taking whatever they desire.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2019

A vulnerability in Sophos Cyberoam firewalls could be exploited by an attacker to gain access to a target’s internal network without authentication. Sophos addressed a vulnerability in its Cyberoam firewalls that could be exploited by an attacker to gain access to a company’s internal network without providing a password.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

Palo Alto Networks addressed a critical flaw in the PAN-OS of its next-generation firewalls that could allow attackers to bypass authentication. OS ) that powers its next-generation firewalls that could allow unauthenticated network-based attackers to bypass authentication. x base score of 10. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

The most important and integral part of any data security begins with having firewalls installed in the environment. Not just that, installing firewalls is an essential requirement of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS ). What is a PCI DSS Compliant Firewall? Requirements. Description.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2025

Threat actors exploit the flaws to create rogue admin or local users, modify firewall policies, and access SSL VPNs to gain access to internal networks. The vulnerability is an authentication bypass issue that could allow a remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges by making maliciously crafted CSF proxy requests. through 7.0.16

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Sophos used custom implants to monitor China-linked thret actors targeting firewall zero-days in a years-long battle. Improved operational security, including disrupting firewall telemetry to hinder detection and minimize their digital footprint.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical Sophos firewall flaw and seven other issues to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. The CVE-2022-1040 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that resides in the User Portal and Webadmin areas of Sophos Firewall. MR3 (18.5.3) and earlier.

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Joseph Steinberg

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I was recently asked to take a look at CrowdSec – a new, free, open-source information security technology created in France that seeks to improve the current situation. In some ways, CrowdSec mimics the behavior of a constantly-self-updating, massive, multi-party, and multi-network firewall. CrowdSec released version 1.0

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

A web application firewall — also known as a WAF — is basically a website’s gatekeeper. These bad bots visit websites for negative purposes — crawling a site’s code in search of security vulnerabilities, for instance. And a web application firewall is your first line of defense to ward off attackers.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2024

To mitigate the exposure to these threats, users are recommended to change default credentials, use strong passwords, review access logs, employ firewalls and IDS/IPS, and keep firmware up-to-date. Below are actions recommended by Juniper Networks: Strengthen Security Practices : Change default credentials on all SSRs.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 12, 2023

Fortinet released security updates to fix a critical security flaw in its FortiGate firewalls that lead to remote code execution. Fortinet has released security patches to address a critical security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-27997, in its FortiGate firewalls. ” reads the advisory.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Cisco warned customers of password-spraying attacks that have been targeting Remote Access VPN (RAVPN) services configured on Cisco Secure Firewall devices. The vulnerability CVE-2024-20481 (CVSS score of 5.8) is a Denial of Service (DoS) issue that impacts the Remote Access VPN (RAVPN) service of ASA and FTD.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds ProjectSend, North Grid Proself, and Zyxel firewalls bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. are vulnerable to XXE attacks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read server files with account data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Ambitious information security experts serve as a critical part of cyber risk management. The corporation is responsible for structuring IT and information security activities to protect its data resources, such as hardware, software, and procedures. Need for security. Cyber risk management.

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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

Researchers reported that there are 490,000 Fortinet firewalls exposing SSL VPN interfaces on the internet, and roughly 69% of them are still vulnerable to CVE-2023-27997. If the customer is not operating SSL-VPN the risk of this issue is mitigated – however, Fortinet still recommends upgrading.”

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Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2022

US Critical Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds critical CVE-2022-30525 RCE flaw in Zyxel Firewalls to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. affecting Zyxel firewall devices that enables unauthenticated and remote attackers to gain arbitrary code execution as the “nobody” user. Pierluigi Paganini.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 20, 2023

The terms computer security, information security and cybersecurity were practically non-existent in the 1980s, but believe it or not, firewalls have existed in some form since that time. But what sets NGFWs apart from traditional firewalls? NGFWs offer several advantages over traditional firewalls.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Identify assets and their associated risks. The best asset management software sets up a stock of your organization’s assets, phases of their entire life cycles, most recent software upgrades, the risks they could face, and the approaches to ensure their security. . . Handle the threats’ possible risks. .

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical risks posed by global IT disruptions and supply chain weaknesses. This case underscores the serious risk that social engineering and supply chain attacks pose to open-source projects. However, delegating tasks also introduces new information security challenges.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2023

If the customer is not operating SSL-VPN the risk of this issue is mitigated – however, Fortinet still recommends upgrading.” BleepingComputer reported that searching for Fortigate firewalls exposed online there are more than 250K installs worldwide , most of them in the US. The issue impacts at least: FortiOS-6K7K version 7.0.10

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

CISA adds Apple iOS and iPadOS and Mitel SIP Phones flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Attackers exploit recently disclosed Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS firewalls bug U.S. custody in exchange for Marc Fogel North Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet is using a new tactic U.S.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2021

Fugue’s new State of Cloud Security 2020 report reveals that misconfigured cloud-based databases continue to pose a severe security risk to organizations. If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Cisco Security

MAY 17, 2021

Among the most consequential is Secure Firewall Threat Defense 7.0, We’ve increased throughput by up to 30%—across enabled AVC, IPS, and VPN services—for the majority of Cisco Secure Firewalls. Today, we’re also announcing a new way forward: NetWORK security. Security is too complicated. The new Snort 3 IPS.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

“Retailers must take meaningful steps to protect consumers’ credit and debit card information from theft when they shop,” said Massachusetts AG Maura Healey. ” .

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Cisco helped the NFL achieve a strong, continuously available and protected Super Bowl enterprise network through a mix of cloud and on-premises security technology, up-to-the-minute threat intelligence, and some of the industry’s most talented cybersecurity professionals. The Super Bowl and beyond.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Enhancing secure logging, isolating device management, and enforcing strict access control lists (ACLs) are key strategies. Strong segmentation with firewalls and DMZs, securing VPN gateways, and ensuring encrypted traffic with TLS v1.3 The security breach poses a major national security risk.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2021

As webapps running this kind of setup typically would process sensitive information, the mitigations in question should be applied immediately, which includes updating Java.”. He added that web application firewalls should also be updated to include an appropriate rule to block such attacks. Vulnerability Tested.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2025

SuperBlack Ransomware operators exploit Fortinet Firewall flaws in recent attacks U.S. New MassJacker clipper targets pirated software seekers Cisco IOS XR flaw allows attackers to crash BGP process on routers LockBit ransomware developer Rostislav Panev was extradited from Israel to the U.S.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

. “An improper access control vulnerability has been identified in the SonicWall SonicOS management access and SSLVPN, potentially leading to unauthorized resource access and in specific conditions, causing the firewall to crash.” ” reads the SonicWall’s advisory. 5035 and older versions. ” reads the advisory.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the CVE-2024-3400 Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Command Injection vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog : CVE-2024-3400 (CVSS score of 10.0) firewalls configured with GlobalProtect gateway or GlobalProtect portal (or both) and device telemetry enabled.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Microsoft first noticed that to conceal malicious traffic, the threat actor routes it through compromised small office and home office (SOHO) network devices, including routers, firewalls, and VPN hardware. The group also relies on customized versions of open-source tools for C2 communications and stay under the radar.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

CISA adds Ivanti CSA and Fortinet bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Mozilla issued an urgent Firefox update to fix an actively exploited flaw Palo Alto fixed critical flaws in PAN-OS firewalls that allow for full compromise of the devices Cybercriminals Are Targeting AI Conversational Platforms Awaken Likho APT group targets Russian (..)

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Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2019

“URGENT/11 poses a significant risk to all of the impacted VxWorks connected devices currently in use. A remote attacker can exploit the flaws to bypass networking and security devices powered with the OS. ” Scenario 2 – Attacking from Outside the Network Bypassing Security. ” continues the report.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

We need to work with many different teammates on campus — risk management, legal, compliance and institutional review boards, to name a few — to effectively manage cybersecurity risk across our communities. They see the investment in MFA as critical to a campus cybersecurity program and managing risk for a campus.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

Evolving privacy regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) mean ongoing headaches for cybersecurity, compliance and risk management teams. Until now, organizations have relied on firewalls, intrusion detection and similar techniques to protect their data.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2020

Below the timeline of the issue: April 27, 2020 19:00 UTC – Our Threat Intelligence Team discovers and analyzes the vulnerability and verifies that our existing Firewall Rules provide sufficient protection against XSS. The post Over 800K WordPress sites are at risk due to a flaw in Ninja Forms plugin appeared first on Security Affairs.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Perimeter security tools include: Firewalls: Filter traffic and monitor access based upon firewall rules and policies for the network, network segment, or assets protected by different types of firewalls. These techniques can use built-in software features (for firewalls, operating systems, etc.)

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