Tag: firewall
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CISOs müssen OT-Risiken stärker adressieren
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Tags: china, ciso, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, firewall, hacker, infrastructure, Internet, iran, kev, kritis, military, ransomware, risk, technology, update, vulnerabilityDa Angriffe auf OT-Bereiche zunehmen, sollten CISOs einen Exposure-Management-Ansatz verfolgen.Die Bedrohungen gegen die Betriebstechnik (Operational Technology, OT) der kritischen Infrastruktur (KRITIS) verschärfen sich kontinuierlich. China baut offensive Komponenten in amerikanische Militär- und Unternehmensnetzwerke ein. Zudem haben chinesische Hacker Telekommunikationsunternehmen und Internetdienstleister infiltriert, um Zivilisten auszuspionieren. Seit etlichen Jahren, also bereits deutlich vor dem Angriffskrieg, greift…
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CISOs and CIOs forge vital partnerships for business success
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Tags: advisory, ai, attack, breach, business, ceo, cio, ciso, cloud, communications, corporate, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, finance, firewall, framework, ibm, infrastructure, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, technology, threatVikram Nafde, EVP and CIO, Webster Bank Webster BankAs is the case at many companies, Webster Bank’s CISO Patty Voight reports into the CIO. While there is a direct line between the executive functions, Nafde says the structure is collaborative, not hierarchical, a significant evolution as the intensity of threats escalate, raising the bar for…
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How to Install Librewolf
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in SecurityNewsWhen configured properly, Mozilla Firefox offers great privacy and security. However, achieving a higher level of privacy and security in Mozilla Firefox requires many tweaks across all levels. Some users may not be too comfortable with this and may prefer an out-of-the-box solution that isn’t Chromium dependent. Enter Librewolf – which aims to be user…
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Chinese APT Silk Typhoon exploits IT supply chain weaknesses for initial access
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Tags: access, apt, attack, authentication, china, citrix, cloud, control, corporate, credentials, data, detection, email, exploit, firewall, github, government, group, hacker, identity, Internet, ivanti, least-privilege, microsoft, network, password, service, software, supply-chain, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayTwo-way lateral movement: Aside from abusing cloud assets and third-party services and software providers to gain access to local networks, the Silk Typhoon attackers are also proficient in jumping from on-premise environments into cloud environments. The group’s hackers regularly target Microsoft AADConnect (now Entra Connect) servers which are used to synchronize on-premise Active Directory deployments…
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Docusnap for Windows Flaw Exposes Sensitive Data to Attackers
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Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, data, encryption, firewall, flaw, network, penetration-testing, software, vulnerability, windowsA recently disclosed vulnerability in Docusnap’s Windows client software (CVE-2025-26849) enables attackers to decrypt sensitive system inventory files through a hardcoded encryption key, exposing critical network information to potential exploitation. Cybersecurity researchers at RedTeam Pentesting GmbH revealed that inventory files generated by Docusnap Client for Windows containing details like installed applications, firewall configurations, and […]…
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Ist SimpleWall noch sicher? Open-Source-Firewall für Windows möglicherweise kompromittiert
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in SecurityNewsIst SimpleWall noch sicher? Nutzer berichten über eine mögliche Kompromittierung der beliebten Open-Source-Firewall. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/ist-simplewall-noch-sicher-open-source-firewall-fuer-windows-moeglicherweise-kompromittiert-311068.html
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Die besten XDR-Tools
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Tags: attack, business, cloud, computing, container, crowdstrike, cyberattack, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, google, Hardware, ibm, identity, incident response, infrastructure, mail, malware, marketplace, microsoft, ml, network, office, okta, risk, security-incident, service, siem, soar, software, tool, vulnerabilityLesen Sie, worauf Sie in Sachen XDR achten sollten und welche Lösungen sich in diesem Bereich empfehlen.Manuelles, siloartiges Management ist in der modernen IT-Welt unangebracht. Erst recht im Bereich der IT-Sicherheit: Der Umfang von modernem Enterprise Computing und State-of-the-Art-Application-Stack-Architekturen erfordern Sicherheits-Tools, die:Einblicke in den Sicherheitsstatus von IT-Komponenten ermöglichen,Bedrohungen in Echtzeit erkennen, undAspekte der Bedrohungsabwehr automatisieren.Diese…
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Network Penetration Testing Checklist 2025
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Tags: cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, exploit, firewall, hacker, hacking, malicious, network, penetration-testing, router, tool, vulnerabilityNetwork penetration testing is a cybersecurity practice that simulates cyberattacks on an organization’s network to identify vulnerabilities and improve security defenses. Ethical hackers, or penetration testers, use tools and techniques to mimic real-world hacking attempts, targeting network components like routers, firewalls, servers, and endpoints. The goal is to uncover weaknesses before malicious actors exploit them,…
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Achtung: SimpleWall Firewall-Tool kompromittiert?
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in SecurityNewsKurze Warnung an die Leserschaft dieses Blogs, die auf SimpleWall als Firewall bzw. Tool zur Konfigurierung der Windows Filtering Platform setzen. Ein Leser hat mich darauf aufmerksam gemacht, dass die Software wohl gehackt wurde. Der Entwickler hat das Repository inzwischen … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/03/02/achtung-simplewall-firewall-tool-kompromittiert/
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More than 400 SonicWall firewall instances remain vulnerable to attack
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in SecurityNewsResearchers previously warned of exploitation attempts after the release of a proof of concept. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/445-sonicwall-firewall-vulnerable/740881/
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Palo Alto Networks warns hackers attempting to exploit a file read flaw in firewalls
Threat actors are chaining the CVE with at least one prior flaw to enable the hack attempts. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/palo-alto-networks–hackers-exploit-flaw/740748/
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Integration with Gloo Gateway – Impart Security
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in SecurityNewsSecuring Web apps, APIs, & LLMs Just Got Easier: Impart’s Native Integration with Gloo Gateway APIs are the backbone of modern applications, but they’re also one of the biggest attack surfaces. As API threats evolve and Large Language Model (LLM) security becomes a pressing concern, organizations need fast, efficient, and easy-to-deploy solutions to protect their…
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Second Recently Patched Flaw Exploited to Hack Palo Alto Firewalls
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in SecurityNewsPalo Alto Networks is warning customers that a second vulnerability patched in February is being exploited in attacks. The post Second Recently Patched Flaw Exploited to Hack Palo Alto Firewalls appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/second-recently-patched-flaw-exploited-to-hack-palo-alto-firewalls/
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What is SIEM? Improving security posture through event log data
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Tags: access, ai, api, automation, ciso, cloud, compliance, data, defense, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, fortinet, gartner, google, guide, ibm, infrastructure, intelligence, kubernetes, LLM, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, monitoring, network, openai, regulation, risk, router, security-incident, service, siem, soar, soc, software, threat, toolAt its core, a SIEM is designed to parse and analyze various log files, including firewalls, servers, routers and so forth. This means that SIEMs can become the central “nerve center” of a security operations center, driving other monitoring functions to resolve the various daily alerts.Added to this data are various threat intelligence feeds that…
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Patch Now: CISA Warns of Palo Alto Flaw Exploited in the Wild
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in SecurityNewsThe authentication bypass vulnerability in the OS for the company’s firewall devices is under increasing attack and being chained with other bugs, making it imperative for organizations to mitigate the issue ASAP. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/patch-now-cisa-researchers-warn-palo-alto-flaw-exploited-wild
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Palo Alto Networks tags new firewall bug as exploited in attacks
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in SecurityNewsPalo Alto Networks warns that hackers are actively exploiting a critical authentication bypass flaw (CVE-2025-0108) in PAN-OS firewalls, chaining it with two other vulnerabilities to breach devices in active attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/palo-alto-networks-tags-new-firewall-bug-as-exploited-in-attacks/
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Palo Alto Networks warns of another firewall vulnerability under attack by hackers
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in SecurityNewsThe US cybersecurity giant says hackers are exploiting the high-severity flaw to break into unpatched customer networks. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/19/palo-alto-networks-warns-of-another-firewall-vulnerability-under-attack-by-hackers/
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Hackers gain root access to Palo Alto firewalls through chained bugs
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in SecurityNewsImmediate patching advised: All three vulnerabilities affect PAN-OS versions 10.1, 10.2, 11.1, and 11.2, and have received patches respectively. Palo Alto Networks confirmed that its Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access services are not impacted.As a workaround, admins are advised to restrict access to the management web interface to only trusted internal IP addresses. Even then,…
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Edge device vulnerabilities fueled attack sprees in 2024
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in SecurityNewsThe most consequential cyberattacks observed by Darktrace last year were linked to software defects in firewalls and perimeter network technologies. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/edge-device-vulnerabilities-fuel-attack-sprees/
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Attackers are chaining flaws to breach Palo Alto Networks firewalls
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in SecurityNewsExploitation attempts targeting CVE-2025-0108, a recently disclosed authentication bypass vulnerability affecting the management web interface of Palo Alto Networks’ … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/19/palo-alto-networks-firewalls-cve-2025-0108-cve-2024-9474-cve-2025-0111/
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CISA Issues Warning on Palo Alto PAN-OS Security Flaw Under Attack
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Tags: attack, authentication, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, firewall, flaw, infrastructure, kev, network, vulnerabilityCISA and Palo Alto Networks are scrambling to contain widespread exploitation of a critical authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-0108) affecting firewall devices running unpatched PAN-OS software. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog on February 19, 2025, following a 900% surge in attack attempts over five days.…
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Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS vulnerability exploited in the wild
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in SecurityNewsPalo Alto Networks says threat actors used a publicly available PoC exploit in attack attempts against firewall customers with PAN-OS management interfaces exposed to the internet. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366619271/Palo-Alto-Networks-PAN-OS-vulnerability-exploited-in-the-wild
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Palo Alto firewalls under attack as miscreants chain flaws for root access
If you want to avoid urgent patches, stop exposing management consoles to the public internet First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/02/19/palo_alto_firewall_attack/
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The 20 Coolest Network Security Companies Of 2025: The Security 100
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in SecurityNewsFrom vendors offering SASE platforms and next-gen firewalls to those focused on protecting IoT, here’s a look at the 20 network security companies that made our Security 100 for 2025. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/the-20-coolest-network-security-companies-of-2025-the-security-100
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Palo Alto Networks warns firewall vulnerability is under active exploitation
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in SecurityNewsThe flaw, when chained together with a prior vulnerability, can allow an attacker to gain access to unpatched firewalls. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/palo-alto-networks-firewall-exploitation/740193/
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Palo Alto Networks Confirms Exploitation of Firewall Vulnerability
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in SecurityNewsPalo Alto Networks has confirmed that a recently patched firewall vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-0108 is being actively exploited. The post Palo Alto Networks Confirms Exploitation of Firewall Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/palo-alto-networks-confirms-exploitation-of-firewall-vulnerability/
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How CISOs can rebuild trust after a security incident
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Tags: attack, breach, business, cisco, ciso, cloud, communications, cybersecurity, data, firewall, group, incident response, jobs, linux, mobile, monitoring, risk, security-incident, service, software, strategy, vulnerabilityMaintaining sensitivity in accountability: Cisco’s Lidz emphasizes that transparency does not end at incident resolution.”Being transparent, internally in particular, by making sure stakeholders understand you and your team have learned from the incident, that there are things you would do better not just in terms of protections, but how you respond and react to incidents”…
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Attackers Exploit Palo Alto Zero-Day Authentication Bypass
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Tags: access, attack, authentication, exploit, firewall, hacker, network, software, vulnerability, zero-daySurge in Attack Attempts Spotted After Palo Alto Networks Details and Patches Flaw. Attackers have stepped up efforts to exploit a vulnerability in the software that runs Palo Alto Networks firewall appliances that could give them direct access to the underlying software. Unauthenticated hackers could use PHP scripts to bypass the PAN-OS management web interface.…
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Palo Alto Networks and SonicWall Firewalls Under Attack
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in SecurityNewsVulnerabilities in firewalls from Palo Alto Networks and SonicWall are currently under active exploitation First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/palo-alto-networks-sonicwall/
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Jetzt patchen! Angreifer kapern VPN-Verbindungen von Sonicwall-Firewalls
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in SecurityNewsDerzeit finden Attacken auf Firewalls von Sonicwall statt. Sicherheitsupdates stehen zum Download bereit. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Jetzt-patchen-Sonicwall-Angreifer-umgehen-Authentifizierung-von-Firewalls-10283899.html