eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2024

Conditions for a breach are connecting to the internet and enabling the gateway with Remote Access VPN or Mobile Access Software Blades. “The attempts we’ve seen so far… focus on remote access scenarios with old local accounts with unrecommended password-only authentication,” the security bulletin said. through 7.1.1

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Remote access software can help you securely connect to your devices from wherever you may be. This can be great for companies that employ many remote workers and want to secure their IT environment better. This can be great for companies that employ many remote workers and want to secure their IT environment better.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2024

Table of Contents Toggle How Hackers Gained Control Website Takeover: Potential Consequences of the WordPress Plugin Breach Affected Plugins & Resources Indication of Compromise Proactive Measures for Securing Your Website How Hackers Gained Control The recent WordPress plugin compromise involved a sophisticated attack strategy.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We also highlight a study by Outpost24 that reveals startling password weaknesses in admin-level IT accounts. The lesson: don’t forget about the basics of security in the midst of patching. There’s plenty to consider in this vulnerability roundup, even if it’s just your IT team’s password habits.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Here are our picks for the top 20 cybersecurity software vendors plus 10 honorable mentions – with the caveat that at least a couple of those 30 companies are likely to merge.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Dashlane is a leading password manager designed to simplify and secure your digital life. It consolidates your passwords into a single, encrypted vault. Dashlane helps you keep track of your login credentials and enhances your overall online security. It includes Hotspot Shield VPN, which enhances your online privacy.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

WordPress’s new security policies aim to safeguard its users by ensuring that developer accounts, which can push code updates directly to websites, are protected with more than just a password. The root of the problem lies in password reuse and weak security practices.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2024

Keeper and Bitwarden are password manager products that help your business manage its application credentials across all platforms. Bitwarden is great for mid-sized businesses and teams that want to self-host a password manager. 5 Security: 4.4/5 Keeper is a strong solution for both small businesses and large enterprises.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Often, they start their journey by stealing an initial set of credentials or somehow spoofing the application or network so they don’t have to use a password at all. Credential Stuffing In a credential stuffing attack, a threat actor will attempt multiple commonly-used and known passwords, usernames, or both to see if they work.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses. Antivirus software should be active on all devices and regularly update the software while making sure fixes are executed. Final Remarks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Password management products that are competitors of Enpass offer plenty of features, strong security, and support for multiple devices and browsers. Some of the most common password manager features include multi-factor authentication, browser autofill, secure sharing, and strong password generators.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Network security is an umbrella term for all facets of your network’s cybersecurity posture, with an emphasis on developing and using policies, procedures, best practices and tools that safeguard every piece of your network’s overall infrastructure. It is one component of the greater vulnerability management framework.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2024

Regularly update your hardware and software to the most recent approved versions. Also, make sure your security team has a consistent schedule for monitoring industry news and vulnerabilities. The problem: Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem (SSM On-Prem) has a critical vulnerability in its authentication mechanism.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

Deploy Information-Stealing Malware Malicious actors deliver malware via phishing emails that you open or by exploiting software flaws. Receive unexpected password reset notifications: Identify unrequested password reset messages as potential evidence of exploited access. This could indicate unwanted interference.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

Keeper and Dashlane are top password managers prioritizing multi-layered encryption systems for secure password sharing. Keeper emphasizes extensive security measures and is a more affordable option, while Dashlane promotes a user-friendly interface and robust administrative tools perfect for streamlining logins.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Notable events last week include the RAMBO attack, command injection problems in Progress Software’s LoadMaster, and several zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft products that may cause privilege escalation and RCE. Progress Software Fixes Flaws in LoadMaster & Multi-Tenant Hypervisor Type of vulnerability: Command injection.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 27, 2023

" Organizations use this information to audit, assess, and implement security defense-in-depth strategies to mitigate cybersecurity attacks. Defense Evasion Techniques Duo MFA can also help combat certain defense evasion techniques.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 18, 2024

The problem: NVIDIA recently patched five vulnerabilities in its GPU Display Driver and five in its vGPU virtualization software. The fix: Install updated versions of the GPU Display Driver through NVIDIA’s Downloads page and update the vGPU software through NVIDIA’s licensing portal. It’s tracked as CVE-2024-30080.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

The exploitation disclosure led the US Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) to add the vulnerability to the known exploited vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Federal agencies have until May 14, 2024, to apply patches or disable vulnerable software. The fix: Patch Flowmon immediately to version 11.1.14

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

October 3, 2024 Apple Flaws Fixed in New iOS & iPadOS Versions Type of vulnerability: Audio capture and password exposure. The problem: Apple recently patched a vulnerability in its iOS and iPadOS software. In iPadOS, the flaw allowed VoiceOver to read a user’s saved passwords out loud.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The problem: Zoom recently patched a flaw that affected three of its Windows-facing software products: Zoom Desktop Client for Windows, Zoom VDI Client for Windows, and Zoom Meeting SDK for Windows. Appliances with affected software must have Anyconnect SSL VPN enabled on whichever interface is exposed to the internet for an attack to occur.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2023

If remote access is your company’s everyday routine, you don’t want to skimp on security. Your IT team makes frequent updates to users’ computers using remote control software. IT adjustments should certainly be secure and not leave an open door for attackers to spy on a help desk intervention.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

To check for potential exploitation, Gilab recommends checking internal files: gitlab-rails/production_json.log: Look for HTTP requests to the /users/password path with multiple email addresses in a JSON array. The fix: Cisco primarily recommends application of the free software updates for potentially vulnerable products.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Threats range from severe weaknesses in Ivanti’s VPN appliances to zero-day exploits in popular software such as Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS and Telegram’s Windows client. Typically, these vulnerabilities result in remote code execution or denial-of-service attacks, posing major dangers to users’ data security.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Effective digital security doesn’t end at “Secure IT,” however. So how do organizations get started? Employ Device Encryption.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 10, 2021

It is now regarded as the most serious web application security risk based on the data contributed to OWASP’s threat intelligence, which shows that 3.81 These details are in line with the notable rise of application security solutions including Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP). From ninth, it now takes the sixth spot.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Remote access security acts as something of a virtual barrier, preventing unauthorized access to data and assets beyond the traditional network perimeter. Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance.

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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. It can be your login and password to your Office 365 or G Suite or some other information. They scan and find vulnerabilities in the software you are running. Having a mandatory password policy.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 11, 2024

The problem: Cisco’s Secure Client software has a vulnerability, CVE-2024-20337 , that allows an attacker to complete a carriage return line feed injection attack. The problem: Progress Software’s OpenEdge Authentication Gateway and AdminServer have a vulnerability in the following versions: OpenEdge Release 11.7.18

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Malicious software frequently uses a large percentage of your device’s resources, resulting in visible decline in performance. These pop-ups may ask you to install malicious software or disclose personal information. Hopefully starting in Safe Mode will allow your AV software to work; just scan and let it do its job.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. Weak passwords and short key lengths often allow quick results for brute force attacks that attempt to methodically guess the key to decrypt the data.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Organizations must prioritize implementing effective security measures and conducting frequent audits. To secure sensitive data, cybersecurity specialists, software vendors, and end users should encourage collaborative efforts against malicious activities. The fix: Apple has rolled out security updates for macOS Sonoma 14.3,

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Centralize secrets and set storage to private: Keep API keys and passwords in a centralized, secure management system. Breaches often stem from exploited vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure or applications, with hackers using methods such as software vulnerabilities, phishing, or compromised credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By exploring the top eight issues and preventative measures, as well as shedding light on the security benefits of IaaS, you can better secure your cloud security infrastructure. Automated Security Updates & Patching The underlying hardware and software infrastructure is managed and maintained by IaaS providers.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cybercriminals use fraudulent emails, text messages, or websites designed to look legitimate to trick customers or employees into revealing sensitive information like account numbers, passwords, or personal details. Malware is malicious software that can infect bank systems, steal data, or even shut down operations.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2024

Select “General” and then “Software Update.” Then, you’ll need to restart Edge as prompted to apply those software updates. If your business uses Windows, restrict administrative privileges as much as you can and require password resets as soon as possible. Then, choose “Help and feedback” and select “About Microsoft Edge.”

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