Malwarebytes

JULY 1, 2024

When the alleged perpetrator landed at Perth airport, his bags were searched and authorities found a portable wireless access device, a laptop, and a mobile phone in his hand luggage. Access points and wireless router networks broadcast their SSIDs to identify themselves, but the identifiers are not unique.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2021

Many people assume that WiFi is short for “wireless fidelity” because the term “hi-fi” stands for “high fidelity.” ” Some members of the WiFi Alliance, the wireless industry organization that promotes wireless technologies and owns the trademark, may even have encouraged this misconception.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

This fake network looks like a legitimate wireless connection but are controlled by the hacker. The hacker is following the victim’s keystrokes every step of the way, including taking note of any usernames, passwords and financial information the victim is typing. Once you’ve connected to a secure network, change your passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2022

With other vulnerabilities such as sharing devices and Wi-Fi access with family members or lax password hygiene, security becomes a real challenge. It is also useful in assessing the security of wireless networks, as it can capture live, over-the-air wireless traffic. Such challenges exist in the office, too. Aircrack-ng.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

This creates a lot of opportunities for hackers to gain access to company resources because users often reuse passwords or mirror patterns in creating them. The recent boom in remote work due to the Covid-19 pandemic has further amplified the need to secure network endpoints , in which effective password management plays a big role.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2023

These services include remote access from WAN, port forwarding, DDNS, VPN server, DMZ, port trigger.” These services include remote access from WAN, port forwarding, DDNS, VPN server, DMZ, port trigger. The vendor also recommends creating distinct, strong passwords for the wireless network and router administration pages.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2024

It is commonly used for network access into VPNs, wireless access points, and other devices (more on this later). It’s commonly used with wireless networks and Point-to-Point connections, but it’s also used for a specific VPN integration with Duo. The password itself is never actually sent over the network.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet. Secure wireless networks – if you have a Wi-Fi network in your workplace, ensure it is secure, encrypted, and hidden. Beware passwords – passwords remain the weakest link for most organizations.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2021

Experts noticed that the malware also downloads more shell scripts that retrieve brute-forcers that could be used to target devices protected with weak passwords. Security experts at Palo Alto Networks disclosed a series of attacks aimed at delivering a Mirai variant leveraging multiple vulnerabilities.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 22, 2021

The configuration of your wireless network. Any systems you have in place to allow staff to connect into your organisation remotely, including VPN. Passwords – your first line of defence. PSN Code of Connection (CoCo) compliance requires you to demonstrate that you have systems in place to secure password protected entry points.

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Kali Linux

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Overview While wired networking in the initramfs does not require a lot of extras, wireless has a few more moving parts. Overview While wired networking in the initramfs does not require a lot of extras, wireless has a few more moving parts. Interface Name First, we need to know what our wireless interface is called.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

Strong encryption keys are passwords for encryption. The longer the password or the more complex the password, the more difficult it will be to guess. For example, Microsoft recommends using disk encryption to encrypt data at rest, separate database encryption, and encrypted VPN gateways for data transmission.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Gartner has projected that by 2025, more than 60% of organizations will move away from VPN and rely on ZTNA. RELATED: Death of the VPN: A Security Eulogy ] VPNs have notably higher operating costs and lower scalability when using device-based architecture. In this case, CISOs must manage the risks due to the technology debt.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Connection trouble: review wireless networks your phone remembers Review the history list of Wi-Fi access points that your phone has connected to in the past. Change your mobile phone password/PIN. Using your desktop PC or laptop, change all passwords for the apps you use from your mobile phone.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password).

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Unaware : Password hygiene is a huge problem that puts personal and business data at risk. Many employees are unaware using the same password across multiple personal is a significant security risk. The reason many employees use the same passwords across all work accounts is simple – they can keep track of them all.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A VPN provides a secure channel for users to send and retrieve sensitive data using public infrastructure – the Internet. Read on to find more answers to “What is a VPN?” Authentication: Users must prove to the VPN they are who they claim to be to have access to the network. and other important details. Who doesn’t?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Also referred to as the "evil twin," the phony wireless network provides a would-be victim with an internet connection, possibly with a stronger signal than the original, with no heads-up visible to the naked eye. The most effective countermeasure for this style of attack is to avoid using public wireless networks altogether.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Even harmless details, such as pet names or birthplaces, can be used by hackers to reset passwords. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps. Implement Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 ( WPA3 ) to enhance wireless security within your home network.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The first issue is an information disclosure flaw via unauthenticated external DNS requests that affect Zyxel devices from the USG, UAG, ATP, VPN and NXC series. An attacker could use these credentials to log on to the APs FTP server and steal the configuration file that includes SSIDs and passwords. “An

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

These include: Home personal networks, wired and wireless, including network reconnaissance and device inventorying. Devices owned by other companies that may be using the same network, wired or wireless, due to other family members working from home. Infrastructure is absolutely fair game for a remote worker pentest.

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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. AES encryption can be commonly found in communication protocols, virtual private network (VPN) encryption, full-disk encryption, and Wi-Fi transmission protocols.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2019

Bodybuilding.com forces password reset after a security breach. The strengths and weaknesses of different VPN protocols. Cisco discovered several flaws in Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 devices. Campaign leverages Bit.ly, BlogSpot, and Pastebin to distribute RevengeRAT. EmCare reveals patient and employee data were hacked.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

government — along with a number of leading security companies — recently warned about a series of highly complex and widespread attacks that allowed suspected Iranian hackers to siphon huge volumes of email passwords and other sensitive data from multiple governments and private companies. ” IMPROVEMENTS.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2019

They can see the passwords you use, your email address, your name and physical address, phone numbers and any other type of personal information that you might happen to enter into a website. For instance there are automated tools that look for passwords and write them into a file whenever they see one. In the name of self defence.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 28, 2021

” Wireless internet “skimming” targets travelers with the promise of free internet access. A hotel scam artist can be controlling the connection through their computer, collecting all the data the traveler transmits, including websites accessed, passwords used, card information, etc. Spoofed’ Hotel Websites.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 27, 2023

The problem is that cybercriminals use various techniques and tools to steal personal data , passwords, and banking information. This can be done by intercepting the wireless signals between a Wi-Fi access point and a device or using software tools to crack the encryption to secure the Wi-Fi network.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Even failing to change a router’s default passwords is a misconfiguration, and a mistake like that allows a hacker to more easily access the router’s controls and change network settings. Examples of human error include: Posting written router passwords or sending them over email or Slack.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 28, 2023

After positive identification of the AsyncRat activity, we used the Arista wireless API to track the user to a specific training room and notified them about the fact that their device appeared to be compromised. Cleartext passwords and usernames disclosed in traffic. Base64 credentials used by Urban VPN to get configuration files.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

For users familiar with password management and the value of complex passwords, this makes sense. Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel like a password manager. The longer and more complex the encrypted message is, the longer it’ll take to decrypt.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Make sure to use strong passwords or pins to access your devices, and biometrics if possible and when needed. Instruct users to never connect mobile devices to critical systems via USB or wireless. Make sure that your operating system (OS) and the apps you use are up to date, and enable automatic updating where possible.

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NopSec

JULY 18, 2017

CSC12 – Boundary Defense How Unified VRM Helps: Port scanning, fingerprinting as well as VPN connections vulnerability identification are all steps performed in a vulnerability scans, both embedded and as a import.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

You may use a VPN or install utilities to capture and forward traffic to other subnets, or configure proxychains. The category usually matches the typical phases of a pentest, like “information gathering” or “post-exploitation,” but also recurrent tasks, such as “password attacks.”

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Spinone

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Documents and Notes Most users store their passwords in the notes or applications that allow keeping data about all services. Networking Often, mobile devices are used to access the corporate network via VPN or RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol). The answer is – financial losses.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 1, 2022

You see, no weapons rendered the Dread Pirate Westly sailed ashore toward an entirely new crew and he stayed aboard for wireless first mate for the time calling me Roberts once the crew believed he left the ship and I had been Roberts ever since. And I use a VPN that doesn't log my websites. Don't use familiar passwords seriously.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

The basic elements of a fundamental network include: Network equipment: Controls data flow between devices and commonly includes physical and virtual switches, wired or wireless routers, modems, and hubs. Network Elements Networks connect physical and virtual assets and control the data flow between them.

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