eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2024

Weaknesses: Security: PPTP uses outdated encryption standards, making it vulnerable to modern hacking techniques. Use Cases: Best for users who prioritize speed over security, such as streaming content in regions with less stringent privacy requirements. It enables secure communication without the need for dedicated hardware.

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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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cyber security measures ensure this data is safeguarded against breaches, fraud, hacking, and other forms of cybercrime. Cyber security in banking is about securing the entire digital infrastructure of a bank — from online banking systems to internal databases — against unauthorized access, data leaks, and malicious attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

February 28, 2024 Internet Exposed 3D-Printers Hacked to Broadcast Vulnerability Exposure Type of vulnerability: Missing valid credential check in printer service APIs. Attackers can use low complexity attacks to trigger “ double-free ” weaknesses to access heap memory and execute code.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Cloud security not only facilitates compliance with these requirements but also establishes a systematic framework for overseeing and auditing data access and usage. Cyber Threat Mitigations There are many cyber threats that can compromise millions of data, ranging from hacking and phishing to malware attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 13, 2023

Also read: ChatGPT Security and Privacy Issues Remain in GPT-4 WormGPT and Generative AI Hacking Uses WormGPT is based on the GPTJ language and provides unlimited character support, chat memory retention, and code formatting capabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To prevent a DNS attack , organizations need to secure their DNS processes for both local and remote users. 5 Common DNS Attacks Hackers continuously probe discovered DNS systems because these systems will touch all users in a network.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

See the Top Active Directory Security Tools Looking for Signs of an Attacker Threat actors with the savvy to reach your Active Directory environment may also be savvy enough to do so without leaving any evidence, making it impossible to determine whether Active Directory was compromised.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Russian Attackers Exploit Zero-day One-Click Exploit in Roundcube Email Servers Type of attack: Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by Winter Vivern, a Russian hacking group, use carefully crafted HTML emails to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Roundcube email server. Once the server is compromised, the attackers can steal emails.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

If account credentials are hacked, adding multi-factor authentication can prevent unwanted access. The company intends to consider fixing these in future product versions and upgrades as needed. ZDI suggests limiting contact with Exchange applications as a mitigating measure, although this may cause interruptions for organizations.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

And with biometrics required, hacking a vault is almost impossible. Policies are helpful because they allow businesses to manage how strict their login security is. Password management is just one part of a greater security strategy. To learn more about protecting your entire network, check out our guide to network security.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Organizations are completely responsible for security while using a private cloud, including responsibilities like patching , IAM (Identity and Access Management) configuration, and network security. If not discovered and handled, this can lead to widespread security vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Attackers Can Steal Your Credentials In one of the worst-case XSS scenarios, a threat actor can steal credentials once the user inputs them into a web page they don’t realize has been hacked. If you’re concerned about the effects of a web application attack on your broader business network, read more about network security.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2024

Beneath the network layer are layers that control data transmission at frame (data link layer–transmitting data among physically connected machines) and bit (physical layer) levels. The network layer is the guardian between data and transport. It does not block phishing scams, hacking attempts, viruses, or malware.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Real-World Simulations: These services replicate real-world cyber attacks and adversaries in order to determine how effectively a system can survive different hacking efforts. This assists firms in understanding their current security posture. Adapting to Evolving Risks: Cyber dangers are ever-changing.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If a compromise is discovered, immediate action is required, such as shutting down and disconnecting impacted servers from the network and analyzing possibly shared user bases or common passwords with hacked systems. 1)SU4 is characterized by hard-coded root credentials, allowing attackers to easily enter into unpatched systems.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

These scans list potential vulnerabilities without exploring the issue further by using hacking techniques to verify if the vulnerability can be exploited to extract data, disrupt operations, or enable future attacks. For example, testing a simple network of 25 desktop computers will be less expensive than a black box test of the network.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Some things to consider: Application Business users might prioritize premium security features , like 256-bit keys for their Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) protection, kill switches to protect devices in case of a VPN failure, or multi-hop networks. VPNs can be hacked. Can Anyone Access My VPN?

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Security Boulevard

JULY 29, 2021

Track : Exploitation and Ethical Hacking. James Coote | Senior Consultant, F-Secure Consulting. Alfie Champion | Senior Consultant, F-Secure Consulting. Tracks : Network Security, Defense. Attackers are always looking for ways to get inside and move around your network undetected.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Implementing these best practices will not only protect DNS but also network security in general because properly protected DNS can also protect email, endpoints, and other network systems from attack. DNS Cache Poisoning DNS cache poisoning hacks a local DNS server or a DNS resolver to replace IP addresses in the cache.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 5, 2021

To test the strength of network security , organizations must put themselves in the shoes (or hoodie) of the world’s malicious actors. Also Read: Apple White Hat Hack Shows Value of Pen Testers. Picus Security. While pen testing can take as much as a couple of weeks, red team assessments typically last 3-4 months.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 14, 2024

Dark web monitoring: Tracks your email addresses and notifies you if they’re hacked on the dark web. Combine it with network security practices to achieve a stronger security posture. Multi-factor authentication: Offers SMS, fingerprinting, facial scanning, one-time passwords, and voice recognition.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 30, 2024

Penetration testers and ethical hackers’ tasks can include: Finding testing assignments: Pentesters, either internal or external, are given a specific network, system, or entire infrastructure to hack and may have a specific area to target. If you’re passionate about protecting those, you can succeed in the industry.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 5, 2025

With tariffs driving up the cost of hardware and networking components, cybersecurity vendors must rethink their pricing, supply chain strategies, and product development cycles. We already know that China is targeting America's critical infrastructure.

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