Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2020

Citadelo experts were able to perform the following actions triggering the vulnerability: View content of the internal system database, including password hashes of any customers allocated to this infrastructure. Modify the system database to steal foreign virtual machines (VM) assigned to different organizations within Cloud Director.

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Webroot

APRIL 2, 2024

A brute force attack is a cyber attack where the attacker attempts to gain unauthorized access to a system or data by systematically trying every possible combination of passwords or keys. There are many already leaked password lists that are commonly used, and they grow after every breach. What is a Brute Force Attack?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

Turns out it was possible for a threat actor to flood GLIBC with data , take control of it, and then use it as a launch point for stealing passwords, spying on users and attempting to usurp control of other computers. This then drops a PowerShell script into the memory of the host computer. This is where PowerShell comes back into play.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 2, 2021

It is found hacking databases through brute force attacks or password spray via TOR and VPN servers. And then is seen accessing the entire network through stolen credentials and sometimes exploiting vulnerabilities in targeting systems.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

During the workday, on the other hand, I spend a lot of time talking to systems administrators, security operations analysts, and IT professionals who do love MFA. They’ve seen it drive down incidents and help desk tickets, reduce their risks, and make compliance programs a lot easier.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

“The command requires Windows system administrators,” Truniger’s ads explained. “I’ve been using this login since about 2013 on all the forums where I register, and I don’t always set a strong password. “Experience in backup, increase privileges, mikicatz, network. ” Mr.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

He is also looking for opportunities to collect additional access parameters (usernames and passwords), elevate privileges, or use already existing compromised accounts for unauthorized access to systems, applications, and data. Attackers may use the following methods to obtain administrator privileges: Compromised passwords.

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SC Magazine

JULY 7, 2021

Philips recently disclosed 15 critical vulnerabilities and provided patches or workarounds to remediate the risk. Further, the Redis server operates on a remote host but is not protected by password authentication. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.”.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2021

They will often describe potential “legitimate” uses for their malware – only to further describe anti-malware evasion properties, silent installation and operation or features such as cryptocurrency mining, password theft or disabling webcam lights.” ” reads the post published by Palo Alto Networks.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 12, 2022

There are a few notable exploited misconfigurations, from default built-in file sharing, and lack of password enforcement, albeit no password to multi-factor authentication (MFA), to the risks of legacy protocols and OAuth apps, that can bring a little clarity to understanding the complex landscape that is a company’s SaaS security posture.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

A baseboard management controller (BMC) is a specialized service processor that monitors the physical state of a computer, network server or other hardware device using sensors and communicating with the system administrator through an independent connection. ” continues the analysis. ” concludes Eclypsium.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

By using a misconfigured Cisco Duo MFA implementation to force enrollment of a new device, the hackers were then able to use the “PrintNightmare” Windows Print Spooler vulnerability ( CVE-2021-34527 and CVE-2021-36958 ) to obtain administrator privileges. Require all accounts with password logins (e.g.,

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

It covers seven security domains: security operations and administration; access controls ; risk identification, monitoring and analysis; incident response and recovery; cryptography ; network and communications security; and systems and application security. An online review course and practice quiz are available.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Public cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) may be less vulnerable than traditional data centers, but that doesn’t mean it’s without its own set of risks. Perhaps most importantly, cloud security training should help employees understand the inherent risk of shadow IT. What is cloud security? Enable security logs.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

That is why most companies hire professional information security services to mitigate the risks arising from data breaches. Ensure your employees understand the different external risks, how to identify and prevent the cyberattacks from happening. Let your staff know about the significance of maintaining strong and unique passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 6, 2021

Kaseya’s flagship product is a remote monitoring and management (RMM) solution called the Virtual Systems Administrator (VSA) and is the product at the center of the current attack. When administrators noticed suspicious behavior on Friday, Kaseya shut down VSA. Managing supply chain risk. VSA server breached.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 27, 2021

You never think you’re gonna be hit by ransomware,” says Ski Kacoroski , a system administrator with the Northshore School District in Washington state. Run a deep scan on all endpoints, servers, and interconnected systems to ensure there are no threats lurking on those systems, waiting to attack!

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Security Boulevard

MAY 28, 2022

System administrators usually know their systems very well. With the move to DevOps, I’m not sure if that is decreasing because systems are more transitory or the monitoring systems have kept pace or improved because of it. This user had the current, real password in the description. What are these tricks?

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

These tasks create a much larger attack surface and a greater risk of a data breach, making PAM an essential tool in securing a network and its assets. The smart session management feature can flag access to the most high-risk systems to help prioritize remediation efforts. CyberArk Privileged Access Security.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A failure to differentiate user passwords on a remote access tool used by a Florida water plant likely led to the attack on that plant’s chemical treatment facilities , and though the attack was caught and prevented, it was still a bit worrisome. That is the risk.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

To protect your devices, update and patch your software frequently, use strong passwords, install intrusion detection systems, and watch for any suspicious activity. Users should immediately update to the most recent versions by going to System Configuration > System Administration > Update Software.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Put passwords and disaster recovery plans on paper. Recovery plans typically identify the key systems and data inside your organization, and the shortest path to restoring critical business functions. We had to wait almost 36 hours to get our password vault restored so we could get passwords out of it,” Tipton said.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 11, 2022

In today’s world of hybrid and remote work, administrators must not only verify the user’s identity but also verify the posture of the device before granting access to minimize the risk of unauthorized access. Administrators can set access policies based on device health.

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In its 2024 Ransomware Holiday Risk Report , Semperis found that 86% of study participants who experienced a ransomware attack were targeted on a weekend or holiday. What you may not know is that once a users identity is stolen, bad actors dont always use the credentials straight away.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

As remote desktop solutions are prevalent among IT and managed service providers (MSP), downstream clients can be at risk, as Kaseya experienced in 2021. A few days later, IT systems started malfunctioning with ransom messages following. Reconnaissance. Check Point.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2019

“Mail server, domain administrator and system administrator accounts were all affected, giving cyberespions access to the past and current passwords of more than 2,000 ICAO system users. Hackers could read, send or delete emails from any user. “ reports Radio-Canada.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2020

The page above reveals the bottom line of this report: "This wake-up call presents us with an opportunity to right longstanding imbalances and lapses, to reorient how we view risk, redacted.We must care as much about securing our systems as we care about running them if we are to make the necessary revolutionary change.".

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The agencies offered some sound cybersecurity advice for BlackByte that applies pretty generally: Conduct regular backups and store them as air-gapped, password-protected copies offline. These flaws represent a considerable risk for enterprises and government agencies, and threat actors use them regularly. How to Use the CISA Catalog.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

As an example, the ForgeRock Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform continuously assesses risk as part of its access management capability to provide a zero trust environment. Internal hygiene is critical, and that includes ensuring that system level usernames and passwords are not hard-coded.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Be On Your Guard with the Most Treacherous Insider Roles A paramount priority when addressing the threat is to distinguish the fundamental insider risks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

Some of these attacks are challenging to detect because they look like they could be the behavior of legitimate system administrators. Type enable and the corresponding system password initially set during system installation to enter EXEC PRIVILEGED mode. The command line prompt will be changed from > to #.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Also, remember how users can use keys rather than a password to login? So, imagine Susan is a system admin and she has access to several servers. She used SSH keygen to generate keys and she now can login to the systems via Secure Shell. Get started today with a free SSH Risk Assessment from Venafi! What is key sprawl?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Authentication and password management. Passwords are one of the least safe user authentication methods, yet they are also frequently used for web applications for safeguarding online data. OWASP recommends the following methods: Implement monitoring to identify attacks against multiple user accounts, utilizing the same password.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

Some of these attacks are challenging to detect because they look like they could be the behavior of legitimate system administrators. Type enable and the corresponding system password initially set during system installation to enter EXEC PRIVILEGED mode. The command line prompt will be changed from > to #.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 21, 2021

The obvious advice here is to review the Pulse advisories for these vulnerabilities and follow the recommended guidance, which includes changing all passwords in the environments that are impacted. This vulnerability has a critical CVSS score and poses a significant risk to your deployment. The new vulnerability.

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Hacker's King

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

This ongoing effort makes GTFOBins an indispensable tool for penetration testers, security analysts, and system administrators aiming to identify and mitigate privilege escalation risks in Unix/Linux environments. You can see /etc/passwd using less and then crack hash using john tool to get the password. sudo ftp !

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Malwarebytes

JULY 12, 2023

You never think you're gonna be hit by ransomware," said Ski Kacoroski , a system administrator with the Northshore School District in Washington state, speaking on Malwarebytes' Lock & Code podcast. Schedule these during vacation Ensure all non-essential systems and endpoints are shut down at the end of the day.

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