eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The answer is simple: invest in the right anti-malware and anti-virus software designed specifically for Mac users in 2025. This guide will explore the essential tools to help you secure your Mac against malware threats. What is an Anti-Virus Software? What is an Anti-Virus Software?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Surfshark and ExpressVPN are both popular VPNs for individuals and home office setups. Surfshark is a highly affordable solution with many useful features for basic and advanced VPN needs. ExpressVPN offers strong security and privacy for customers who are willing to pay more for a quality solution. month • SurfShark One: $3.39/month

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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

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Network security is another big theme this week: Whether it’s a VPN connection or an enterprise-grade networking platform, patch management solutions typically won’t update network devices, so admins may need to keep an eye on any flaws there too. of the Atlas VPN Linux client. via port 8076. version of Superset.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The problem: Linux distributions have seen a new vulnerability, a remote code execution in the Shim software Secure Boot process. This code exists in all software that uses Secure Boot, like SUSE, Red Hat, and Debian. The fix: Fortinet told users to disable SSL VPN. Connect Secure 9.1R17.3 versions 7.4.0

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

Dashlane is a password management software that’s popular for business and personal uses alike. The company was founded in 2009, and the first software edition was released in 2012. Like many other password managers, Dashlane makes it easy for users to create new passwords and store existing ones in a secure vault.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2024

May 28, 2024 Check Point VPN Zero-Day Vulnerability Requires Hotfix Type of attack: Information disclosure zero-day. The problem: Recently discovered zero-day CVE-2024-24919 affects Check Point virtual private network (VPN) products. This vulnerability affects the following versions of Fortinet FortiSIEM: 7.1.0 through 7.1.1

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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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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Unpatched devices can give attackers privileged access to networks, particularly those set up as VPN virtual servers, ICA proxies, RDP proxies, or AAA servers. Admins can apply the security updates, upgrade their JunOS software to the current version, or disable Internet access to the J-Web interface to eliminate the attack vector.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

The best practice for security software installation starts with the primary user devices. Basic VPN and IPS focus on the connections between internal resources and external threats, which ignores network devices or trusted VPN connections.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2023

Note that not all of these venues are inherently or perfectly secure — they have vulnerabilities and require additional protective measures. Even VPN, while marketed as a security tool, has weaknesses of its own. Why Is Securing Access for Remote Workers So Important? Read more about the different types of remote access.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2024

Make sure your security teams are regularly checking vendors’ software and hardware updates for any patches, and keep a particular eye on networking equipment. Ivanti received a mention in last week’s recap , too, for its Connect Secure VPN and Policy Secure zero-days. and later releases of 13.1

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2021

Historically, ransomware has been delivered via email attachments or, more recently, using direct network access obtained through things like unsecure VPN accounts for software vulnerabilities,” Crane Hassold, director of threat intelligence at Abnormal Security, wrote in a blog post.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

VMware pioneered virtualization software and helped develop our current IT environment. Remote users can access the SASE environment using the VMware SD-WAN Client agent which creates virtual private network (VPN) connections to the VMware SASE solution instead of backhauled connections through corporate IT infrastructure.

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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. Whichever user’s privileges the attacker has exploited could then be used to create a remote access VPN session. and earlier OpenEdge 12.2.13 LTS) 8.5.5

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 19, 2024

March 8, 2024 150,000 Fortinet Secure Web Gateways Remain Exposed Type of vulnerability: Arbitrary code execution (ACE). The problem: The FortiOS SSL VPN feature vulnerability, CVE-2024-21762, disclosed February 8th , remains exposed to attack on nearly 150,000 devices according to the ShadowServer Foundation website.

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 16, 2024

Keep an eye out for security announcements from your firewall vendors; it’s possible additional similar vulnerabilities will come to light. Continue to monitor all of your software for potential malicious behavior, but this week, monitor network appliances in particular. versions earlier than 21.2R3-S7 Junos OS 21.3 Versions 9.x

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

Getting Vulnerability Protection Right Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices. The critical Outlook flaw, Barnett added, presents less of a threat. score is 7.5, Read next: What is Patch Management?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Founded in Tel Aviv, Israel, Cato Networks started as a firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS) company and focuses on the convergence of security, networks, and the cloud. Cato SASE Cloud Cato SASE Cloud provides a cloud-native solution for SASE that is fast to deploy, simple to manage, and capable of improving security and performance.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2023

SASE provides an edge security solution that addresses these challenges without the bottlenecks of traditional virtual private network (VPN) solutions. Bottom Line: Implement SASE to Improve Security and Operations Sprawling organizations with many cloud-based or remote resources will greatly benefit by adopting SASE solutions.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

government and defense institutions for intelligence gathering. In November 2021, the FBI disclosed a FatPipe VPN exploit that enabled backdoor access via web shells. Analysts and security software frequently struggle to spot malicious activity disguised as normal ones, complicating intrusion detection and mitigation efforts.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

How Businesses Can Benefit from Dashlane Best Practices for IT Professionals Using Dashlane Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Bottom Line: Maximizing Security with Dashlane Featured Partners: Password Management Software Learn More Learn More What is Dashlane? It includes Hotspot Shield VPN, which enhances your online privacy.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

PC Matic : Better for ease of use and administration (starts at $50 annually for 5 devices) Norton Antivirus : Better overall for home security and small startups (starts at $49.99 5 PC Matic is an endpoint and application security provider for basic antivirus and device protection. for 5 devices • Norton 360 with LifeLock: $79.99

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Some organizations use virtual private networks (VPNs) to pull remote user access within the network, but these solutions cause huge bottlenecks and some users will bypass the VPN to access software-as-a-service (SaaS) and third-party websites.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2024

It’s also possible that your VPN app will automatically disable the VPN once your device connects to a supposedly trusted Wi-Fi network, according to the researchers at Top10VPN. Use always-active VPN connections and never reuse the same credentials for an SSID.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

Keeper : Better for cost, secure sharing, and customer support ($2 per user per month for Starter plan; $3.75 VPN integration: Secures surfing sessions by combining VPN with a password manager, for private, anonymous browsing and secure connections over public WiFi. user • Premium: $4.99/user

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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 22, 2023

You build a strong barrier against unwanted access attempts by demanding extra kinds of identification, such as a security token or biometric information. Secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) Use: VPNs are used to protect communication between distant devices and your corporate network.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 23, 2021

We’ve narrowed this list down to four categories of products that are essential to modern cybersecurity: Endpoint detection and response (EDR) , next-generation firewalls (NGFW) , cloud access security brokers (CASB) and security information and event management (SIEM). Top cybersecurity products. Best EDR tools. CrowdStrike.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Deploy Firewalls on Endpoints Install firewall software or enable built-in capabilities on every network endpoint to implement your selected firewall solution. MacOS users require proprietary software, such as Mobile Device Management, to regularly implement host-based firewall settings.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Cloudflare One Free Tier All three tiers include the basic SASE package to connect users and assets securely. The free tier includes application connector software, device client (agent) software, ZTNA, SWG, and in-line CASB.

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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. Proper Cyber Hygiene for Employees and Security Teams.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The Barracuda SecureEdge SASE Platform Barracuda’s SecureEdge platform integrates security capabilities with SD-WAN control to create a seamless SASE product controlled through a single software controller. Centralized control consolidates all security management and operations reporting through cloud-hosted control software.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Optional premium support subscriptions are also available for all appliances to provide rapid appliance replacement, onsite support, secure remote management, and advanced support engineers. Additionally, existing FortiClient (ZTNA/VPN, EPP/APT) subscribers can upgrade to FortiSASE for additional fees.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 15, 2023

Cloud-based NaaS deployments can easily scale and are used to replace load balancers, firewall appliances, and virtual private network (VPN) solutions. Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The algorithm allows for variable key sizes and variable rounds to increase randomness and security. AES encryption can be commonly found in communication protocols, virtual private network (VPN) encryption, full-disk encryption, and Wi-Fi transmission protocols. Adopting and incorporating encryption does not require a huge budget.

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