Digital Shadows

MARCH 12, 2025

Figure 1: Top attack techniques in true-positive customer incidents for the hospitality and recreation sector compared to all sectors, September 1, 2024February 28, 2025 Threat actors exploited stolen or brute-forced credentials, often obtained through phishing, data leaks, or purchased from Initial Access Brokers (IABs).

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

Most home networks get broken into through either phishing or some random device they have with a bad password. Next come your social media accounts, and then any accounts that control IoT systems in your house. This is where you take your higher-risk systems, like your IoT devices, your entertainment systems, gaming systems, etc.,

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Cisco Security

DECEMBER 6, 2022

And while Ampol’s history goes back a century, they are a modern organization, using internet of things (IoT) technology across operational and retail locations, with sensors on everything from electric vehicle charging units to fuel tank gauges to transportation trucks to refrigeration units inside retail stores.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The increasing use of cloud networks, IoT devices, and remote work policies make network environments more complex than ever, turning them into a high-risk asset for every organization. Defending against DDoS attacks has long depended on traditional measures like firewalls and rate limiting.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In another example from this year, a version of the Industroyer malware that spreads via spear phishing emails which are part of cloud-based email systems, got access to power grids and almost shut down power supply to a portion of Ukraine’s capital (lack of or poor implementation of cloud native controls to detect and avoid phishing).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Network Security: Study network protocols, such as TCP/IP, and analyze common network attacks like DDoS, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Build a Human Firewall. Securing your work environment requires you to create what is referred to among security professionals as a human firewall. A human firewall is made up of the defenses the target presents to the attacker during a request for information. Use company-approved/vetted devices and applications.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cisco Umbrella , analyzing the threat environment for 2022, found that 86% of organizations experienced phishing, 69% experienced unsolicited crypto mining, 50% were affected by ransomware, and 48% experienced some form of information-stealing malware. Phishing attacks continue to dominate cyber threats. Firewalls have come a long way.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

ThreatLabz researchers demonstrated how DeepSeek can be manipulated to quickly generate phishing pages that mimic trusted brands. generated phishing campaigns: A ThreatLabz case study demonstrates how DeepSeek can create a phishing page in just five prompts.AI-driven

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2023

Sophos and Fortinet both appear on our list of the top next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) , and while both offer very good security at their price points, they serve very different markets. If you’re just looking for a firewall with good security, Sophos will do. Fortinet offers virtual firewalls too for hybrid cloud use cases.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

IoT Opens Excessive Entry Points. The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology. It is imperative for employers to now ensure that all IoT devices are set up correctly and no room for a network breach is left. Phishing and Spear Phishing. SQL Injection.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Phishing , general malware , and Distributed Denial of Service ( DDoS ) attacks are more common. EDR is a centralized management tool for endpoints (laptops, mobile devices, servers and even IoT devices for some products), used to manage and respond to threats on an organization’s devices. Endpoint Detection and Response.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

This category also includes routers, switches, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices that can’t install traditional endpoint protection such as antivirus (AV) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions. IoT security protects against direct attacks on IoT devices.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

billion personal records compromised by data breaches in past two years — underscoring need for end‑to‑end encryption Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

SMS phishing attacks will be the new phish in town. Phishing is a common attack used by cybercriminals to trick individuals into providing personal data or login credentials through a “spray and pray” method that can reach a mass audience, typically via email. IoT devices are popular among consumers who thrive on efficiency.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 23, 2021

The vast majority of DNS traffic in the Technology sector—the sector involving the development and/or distribution of technological goods and services—can be attributed to two categories: cryptomining and phishing. Phishing resulted in the highest levels of malicious DNS traffic in the Financial Services sector. Financial Services.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

The tools also depend upon physical controls that should also be implemented against malicious physical access to destroy or compromise networking equipment such as routers, cables, switches, firewalls, and other networking appliances. These physical controls do not rely upon IT technology and will be assumed to be in place.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

Next-generation firewalls NGFW Fortinet Palo Alto Networks. Web application firewall WAF Akamai Imperva. With comprehensive visibility across endpoints, automatic defensive mechanisms, and built-in firewalls, the Kaspersky EDR is a global leader in making endpoint protection seamless. Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW): Fortinet.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

These can be mobile phones, workstations, desktop and laptop computers, tablet computers, smartphones, IoT devices, wearable smart devices, as well as virtual environments, among many others. Based on numbers from Statista , there will be over 40 billion connected devices by 2030, and most of these are IoT products.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Being Used to Phish So Many of Us? Hacks QakBot, Quietly Removes Botnet Infections Under Siege: Rapid7-Observed Exploitation of Cisco ASA SSL VPNs Why is.US

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

Gartner gave it top place in unified threat management (UTM), and it was named a Leader in next-gen firewalls (NGFW). But constant breaches of organizations large and small, and a trail of victims to ransomware and phishing opened a massive opportunity. It offers firewalls, endpoint protection, cloud access and more.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

EdgeConnect Enterprise critically comes with firewall , segmentation , and application control capabilities. The first traditional cybersecurity vendor featured is Barracuda Networks, with consistent recognition for its email security , next-generation firewalls ( NGFW ), web application security , and backups. Barracuda Networks.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Endpoint: Enables access for human users and computer services and commonly includes PCs, laptops, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT). Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs): Improve the general security of a firewall with advanced packet analysis capabilities to block malware and known-malicious sites.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

User data was stolen from Cisco Duo, a service that provides organizations with multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO) network access, as a consequence of a phishing attack targeting an employee of a third-party telephony provider. Fortinet firewall vulnerabilities What happened? Why does it matter?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks. In a complex, modern network, this assumption falls apart.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2025

Specifically, CISA and USCG assessors had the most success gaining initial access, attaining network permanence, evading defenses and moving laterally by using valid accounts, phishing schemes and default credentials all simple attack methods. Separately, the red team also breached the networks Windows environment via a phishing attack.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

As enterprise IT environments have expanded to include mobile and IoT devices and cloud and edge technology, new types of tests have emerged to address new risks, but the same general principles and techniques apply. Also read: Penetration Testing vs. Most cyberattacks today start with social engineering, phishing , or smishing.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2022

Between malware , phishing attacks , zero-day threats , advanced persistent threats , reconnaissance, and brute force attacks, hackers are looking for any and every avenue into a network. XDR typically pairs well with secure access service edge (SASE) platforms to include coverage for internet of things (IoT) devices and the network edge.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

The threat actors obtained the VPN credentials through phishing attacks. Require phishing-resistant MFA for as many services as possible—particularly for webmail, VPNs, accounts that access critical systems, and privileged accounts that manage backups. Daixin Team also exfiltrated data from victim systems using Rclone and Ngrok tools.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Phishing attacks can be minimized by knowing the key indicators of a phishing attempt and how to address them. The fast rise in endpoint devices, the expansion of IoT, businesses’ desire to go digital , and the altering workforce models. We can shape the cybersecurity future.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Penetration tests include the use of vulnerability scanning tools and will generally be applied against external security devices and applications including, but not limited to, firewalls , web servers, web applications, gateways , and VPN servers. Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to the network, such as security cameras, TVs, etc.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Another example seen this year was KV-Botnet , which was deployed on vulnerable firewalls, routers and IP cameras and used to conceal the malicious activities of Volt Typhoon, the actor behind it. This is especially true for phishing attacks, as generative AI tools are now capable of composing well-written, illustrated phishing emails.

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Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

No matter how many firewalls or network controls you have in place, the risk of insider threat will always be present. Build security awareness training modules to educate your employees on how to spot phishing emails or business-related scams. If you don’t have the talent in-house, employ a third-party security firm.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

is the hardware that connects an organization’s devices, such as routers, servers, computers, mobile devices and internet of things (IoT) devices. If attackers can breach web server firewalls, they can steal sensitive information like customers’ payment data. Each element in the stack is necessary but potentially vulnerable to threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Hackers, for instance, are widely recognized for using phishing emails plus social engineering techniques to acquire access to classified data. IoT devices could be used like botnets so as to execute DDoS attacks. . . Non-conventional IT gadgets, including the Internet of Things (IoT), keep flooding the infrastructure. . .

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Consider segmenting your Wi-Fi networks: one for main use, one for guests, and another for IoT devices. Fully utilize firewall capabilities. Embrace a multi-layered software protection approach, including antivirus, anti-phishing, and other anti-malware tools. Enable additional verification methods like MFA when available.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2021

Primary vectors take the form of phishing campaigns, supply chain corruption and ransomware attacks, like the one that recently resulted in the shut down of Colonial Pipeline. For a full drill down please give a listen to the accompanying podcast version of that discussion. Here are the takeaways: Pressurized landscape.

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