eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2024

Last week, major security vendors Check Point and Okta both notified customers of threats, and an old Fortinet vulnerability reared its head when researchers published a proof of concept for it. Check your vendors’ security bulletins regularly, and make sure your team is following security news to patch issues as soon as they arise.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2024

This week’s vulnerability news include GitHub credential access, a new Chrome fix, and hidden malware from pirated applications hosted on Chinese websites. Make sure your security teams are regularly checking vendors’ software and hardware updates for any patches, and keep a particular eye on networking equipment.

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SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

In our initial report on Sunburst , we examined the method used by the malware to communicate with its C2 (command-and-control) server and the protocol used to upgrade victims for further exploitation. This campaign made use of a previously unknown malware family we dubbed FourteenHi.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

While steganography is often considered something of a joke in capture-the-flag (CTF) events and other cybersecurity defense activities, it can happen in real attacks and can take security defenses by surprise simply by using another layer of cover. malware or command-and-control instructions).

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

DNS security protects the domain name system (DNS) from attackers seeking to reroute traffic to malicious sites. Since a majority of business IT traffic now accesses or passes through the internet, DNS plays an increasingly important — and vulnerable — role.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

government and defense institutions for intelligence gathering. Using web shells, they attacked weak internet servers, specifically a Houston port. They execute harmful acts using built-in operating system functions, such as Windows, rather than traditional malware. Want to strengthen your organization’s digital defenses?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 16, 2024

January 10, 2024 Thousands of WordPress Sites Vulnerable to Malware Injection Type of vulnerability: Cross-site scripting flaw in Popup Builder that allows a malware injection. This threat actor has deployed at least five malware families using the Ivanti products. The fix: Popup Builder released version 4.2.3 20240107.1.xml

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2023

Here’s a roundup of the week’s major vulnerabilities that security teams should mitigate or patch. August 12 , 2023 Ford Auto’s TI Wi-Fi Vulnerability The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand and become a threat to connected businesses.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 7, 2023

Summary Discover the intricate layers of a new sophisticated and persistent malware campaign targeting businesses in the LATAM region delivering the TOITOIN Trojan. Gain valuable insights into the evolving threat landscape and learn how organizations can fortify their defenses against this emerging Latin American cyber threat.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 31, 2024

AV software blocks malware, EPP passively prevents threats, and EDR actively mitigates network attacks. Identifies and eliminates known malware. Limited to blocking, quarantining, and removing discovered malware. Individuals and home users: Recommended for personal devices that require basic security against typical threats.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Malware: Another suspected technique was the use of malware , specially crafted software that could have been deployed to create backdoors into the wiretapping infrastructure without detection. In addition, the hackers may have accessed broader internet traffic data, which could involve personal and corporate communications.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

The fix: To eliminate malware infections, perform a factory reset, upgrade to the latest firmware, change all default usernames and passwords, and adjust firewall rules to block exposure to unwanted remote management services. The fix: Disconnect printers from internet access until a patch becomes available.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cloud storage is a cloud computing model that allows data storage on remote servers operated by a service provider, accessible via internet connections. It excels in remote access, scalability, and security, with distributed storage options and privacy adherence capabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2024

OpenVPN has long been a popular choice for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections over the internet. Its open-source nature and robust encryption capabilities have made it a staple in many organizations’ and individuals’ security arsenals.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 15, 2023

Edge security provides protection for resources beyond the edge of the traditional network. The fastest growing need stems from edge computing for the Internet of Things (IoT) such as fitness bands, self-driving cars, and retail point-of-sale (POS) registers.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The dissemination phase consists of active processing and dissemination of the processed data for the purpose of communicating the actionable intelligence for the purpose of ensuring that an organizations defense is actively aware of the threats facing its infrastructure and security defense mechanisms.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

Here are our picks for the top threat intelligence feeds that security teams should consider adding to their defensive arsenal: AlienVault Open Threat Exchange: Best for community-driven threat feeds FBI InfraGard: Best for critical infrastructure security abuse.ch

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The devices were initially infected with Moobot, a Mirai-based malware, which was then used to deploy additional scripts and facilitate targeted attacks against various entities, collect credentials, proxy network traffic, establish reverse SSH tunnels, host spoofed landing pages, and control other remote systems infected with a Python backdoor.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This deep packet inspection provides the basis for the various NGFW features that improve malware blocking. Data packets add header instructions classified under either the open systems interconnection (OSI) model or one of the transmission control protocol / internet protocol (TCP/IP) models. Internet 2. Application 4.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Two critical flaws in Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), CVE-2023-35630 and CVE-2023-35641 , have a CVSS score of 8.8. “For instance, this vulnerability could be used in conjunction with malware that automatically downloads and installs itself once a user clicks on a deceptive link.”

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2023

The trends to adopt Internet of Things (IoT) devices, remote work , and cloud resources drastically increase the amount of communication outside of the traditional network that needs to be secured. This trend spreads out data center risk over the internet and increases the potential vectors for attack.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

CVE-2023-3519 was used by the attackers to infect computers, including misleading PowerShell scripts, malware payloads within normal processes, and PHP web shells for remote control. Unpatched devices can give attackers privileged access to networks, particularly those set up as VPN virtual servers, ICA proxies, RDP proxies, or AAA servers.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2024

Secure web gateways (SWGs) are network security solutions that monitor and filter internet traffic to guard against threats and ensure policy compliance. They can be cloud-based or on-premises, preventing data loss while securing access to web-based apps and the internet.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

CVE-2023-38148 , a remote code execution vulnerability in Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) with a CVSS score of 8.8 “Additionally, it’s important to have an incident response plan in place to swiftly detect and mitigate any security breaches to minimize the potential impact.”

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

Traditional firewalls protect the network perimeter, enforcing security standards by regulating incoming and outgoing traffic according to rules and traffic analysis. These physical or virtual appliances sit between a network and external entities like the Internet.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 15, 2024

These include sending a malicious file that requires user execution and.URL files that route users to risky websites via Internet Explorer. The fix: Microsoft issued patches to address all 143 security issues. Notable malware include Gh0st RAT, RedTail, XMRig, and the Muhstik botnet.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2023

Attackers exploited CVE-2023-3519 to install webshell backdoors on servers, and Fox-IT – in a joint effort with the Dutch Institute of Vulnerability Disclosure (DIVD) – scanned the internet and found over 1,900 backdoored NetScaler servers. Organizations are urged to scan, remediate, and patch these NetScaler devices.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

These flaws require local access, which will most commonly be obtained when a victim downloads other malware to their phone. million servers appear to be exposed to the internet which makes them vulnerable to these attacks. Servers should be isolated from internet access until patches for all vulnerabilities are available.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 9, 2024

Businesses need to know that pure prevention is in the past and, instead, automatically assume compromised security. Defense in depth and operational resiliency are the future for organizations that want to survive in the new world of cyber threats. Bad actors will always find a way to penetrate organizations if they want to.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Versa was recognized as a Challenger in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant, and the Versa Unified SASE platform delivers the required six key SASE capabilities: Centralized control through Versa Concerto, a consolidated management console that provides a single interface to manage other components and policies Monitored network status pulled from Versa’s (..)

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Domain name service (DNS) attacks threaten every internet connection because they can deny, intercept, and hijack connections. With the internet playing an increasing role in business, securing DNS plays a critical role in both operations and security. Everything You Need to Know.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The potential for cyberattacks increases with industrial control systems becoming more interconnected through the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud-based systems. Ransomware can cripple essential functions until a ransom is paid, while malware may lead to unauthorized control or surveillance of the system.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In summary, the client will need to consider: FortiSASE User Subscriptions FortiSASE Thin Branch (AKA: Thin Agent) Appliances and Subscriptions FortiSASE Secure Private Access Appliances and Subscriptions Each user account and appliance subscription will provide a maximum bandwidth associated with the subscription.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

While cloud service providers (CSPs) offer their own native security, CWPP offers an additional layer of customized protection and management to fit the demands of workloads. IDPS recognizes and blocks common threats such as specific malware or intrusion attempts by utilizing a database of known attack patterns (signatures).

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