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

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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Penetration Testing Computers and Electronics Risk Firewall 105

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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Encryption Passwords Authentication Password Management 111

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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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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Risk Cloud Migration DDOS Encryption 72

eSecurity Planet

MAY 5, 2021

In-house and third-party red teams refine penetration testing by targeting specific attack vectors, utilizing social engineering, and avoiding detection. Also Read: Top Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Vendors. Picus Security. Also Read: How to Conduct a Vulnerability Assessment: 5 Steps toward Better Cybersecurity.

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Penetration Testing Risk Technology Marketing 69

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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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“As organizations quickly adopt technologies like Okta Fastpass which uses biometrics for authentication instead of passwords, … we expect an increase in two areas: breaches caused by social engineering (already on the rise), and breaches caused by Insiders (already over 40% of all breaches).

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Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140

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. One of these botnets was Quad7 , which was installed on compromised routers by the Storm-0940 actor to conduct password spraying.

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IoT Energy and Utilities Phishing Cryptocurrency 115

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). Ensure ESXi software is up to date to prevent privilege escalation and ransomware deployment.

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Ransomware Encryption Technology Malware 88

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). Ensure ESXi software is up to date to prevent privilege escalation and ransomware deployment.

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Ransomware Encryption Technology Malware 52