Tag: network
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US order is a reminder that cloud platforms aren’t secure out of the box
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Tags: access, best-practice, breach, business, cisa, ciso, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, fedramp, google, government, guide, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, login, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, network, risk, saas, service, software, toolThis week’s binding directive to US government departments to implement secure configurations in cloud applications, starting with Microsoft 365 (M365), is a reminder to all CISOs that cloud platforms, even from major providers, aren’t completely secure out of the box.”Cloud stuff is easy to manage, easy to deploy,” said Ed Dubrovsky, chief operating officer and…
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Federal Cyber Operations Would Downgrade Under Shutdown
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in SecurityNewsGovernment Shutdown Could See Thousands of Federal Cyber Workers Furloughed. A looming shutdown could sharply reduce the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s operations, furloughing two-thirds of its workforce and exposing critical federal networks to heightened cyber threats, especially as malicious actors target vulnerable systems during the holiday season. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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US Ban on TP-Link Routers More About Politics Than Exploitation Risk
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in SecurityNewsWhile a number of threat groups have used TP-Link bugs to infiltrate networks, a proposed ban of the company’s popular routers is more about geopolitics than actual cybersecurity, and that may not be a bad thing. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/us-ban-tp-link-routers-politics-exploitation-risk
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Enhance Microsoft security by ditching your hybrid setup for Entra-only join
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Tags: ai, authentication, business, cloud, compliance, conference, credentials, email, firewall, group, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, microsoft, network, ntlm, office, powershell, risk, service, switch, technology, tool, vpn, windowsArtificial intelligence is top of mind for nearly everything Microsoft is doing these days, but there’s another goal the company would like to see its users strive to attain, one that may not be easily obtained, and that’s to be Entra-joined only.That means no more Active Directory (AD) and no more traditional domain: instead, your…
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How to Prevent DDoS Attacks: 5 Steps for DDoS Prevention
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in SecurityNewsDDoS attacks are security threats that seek to cripple network resources such as applications, websites, servers, and routers, which can lead to heavy losses for victims. However, they can be prevented through implementation of security best practices and advanced preparation, like hardening your networks, provisioning your resources, deploying strong protections, planning ahead, and actively monitoring…
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DEF CON 32 Measuring the Tor Network
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in SecurityNewsAuthors/Presenters: Silvia Puglisi, Roger Dingledine Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/def-con-32-measuring-the-tor-network/
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VPN used for VR game cheat sells access to your home network
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in SecurityNewsBig Mama VPN tied to network which offers access to residential IP addresses. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2024/12/vpn-used-for-vr-game-cheat-sells-access-to-your-home-network/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Hands Down Cloud Security Directive, While Threat from North Korean IT Workers Gets the Spotlight
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Tags: access, ai, authentication, best-practice, business, china, cisa, cisco, cloud, computer, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, extortion, finance, framework, fraud, google, government, guide, hacker, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, jobs, korea, kubernetes, law, lessons-learned, linux, login, malicious, microsoft, mobile, monitoring, network, north-korea, office, password, regulation, risk, risk-management, russia, service, software, tactics, technology, threat, tool, updateCheck out the new cloud security requirements for federal agencies. Plus, beware of North Korean government operatives posing as remote IT pros. Also, learn how water plants can protect their HMIs against cyberattacks. And get the latest on the U.S. cyber incident response framework; the CIS Benchmarks; and local and state governments’ cyber challenges. Dive…
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Use Signal or other secure communications app
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in SecurityNewsIn the wake of the widespread compromise of US telecom giants’ networks by Chinese hackers and the FBI advising Americans to use end-to-end encrypted communications, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/20/cisa-guide-secure-communications-mfa-iphone-android-signal/
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Webcams and DVRs Vulnerable to HiatusRAT, FBI Warns
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in SecurityNewsThe FBI has issued a warning about the Hiatus RAT malware targeting Xiongmai and Hikvision web cameras and DVRs, urging users isolate these devices from networks First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/webcams-vulnerable-hiatusrat-fbi/
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Juniper warns of Mirai botnet scanning for Session Smart routers
Juniper Networks has warned customers of Mirai malware attacks scanning the Internet for Session Smart routers using default credentials. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/juniper-warns-of-mirai-botnet-scanning-for-session-smart-routers/
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Why cybersecurity is critical to energy modernization
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in SecurityNewsIn this Help Net Security interview, Anjos Nijk, Managing Director of the European Network for Cyber security (ENCS), discusses cybersecurity in the energy sector as it … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/20/anjos-nijk-encs-energy-grid-cybersecurity/
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How Infoblox Streamlines Operations Across Hybrid Settings
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in SecurityNewsInfoblox CEO Scott Harrell Pushes Unified Strategy Amid Hybrid Cloud Convergence. Scott Harrell, CEO of Infoblox, explores the convergence of network operations, security operations and cloud operations to tackle hybrid infrastructure complexities. He introduces Universal DDI and emphasizes a shift toward proactive threat management to counter AI-driven malware. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Juniper warns of Mirai botnet targeting Session Smart routers
Juniper Networks has warned customers of Mirai malware attacks targeting and infecting Session Smart routers using default credentials. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/juniper-warns-of-mirai-botnet-targeting-session-smart-routers/
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Mirai botnet targets SSR devices, Juniper Networks warns
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in SecurityNewsJuniper Networks warns that a Mirai botnet is targeting SSR devices with default passwords after unusual activity was reported on December 11, 2024. Juniper Networks is warning that a Mirai botnet is targeting Session Smart Router (SSR) products with default passwords. Multiple customers reported anomalous activity on their Session Smart Network (SSN) platforms on December…
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Sonic and Injective Team Up to Build Industry’s First Cross-Chain Smart Agent Hub with Solana
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Tags: networkSonic, the leading gaming SVM on Solana, and Injective, a WASM-based L1 network, today announced that they will… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/sonic-injective-team-cross-chain-smart-agent-hub-solana/
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Juniper Warns of Mirai Botnet Targeting SSR Devices with Default Passwords
Juniper Networks is warning that Session Smart Router (SSR) products with default passwords are being targeted as part of a malicious campaign that deploys the Mirai botnet malware.The company said it’s issuing the advisory after “several customers” reported anomalous behavior on their Session Smart Network (SSN) platforms on December 11, 2024.”These systems have been infected…
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SASE Market Hits $2.4 Billion, Top Vendors Tighten Market Share Grip
The global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached $2.4 billion in the third quarter of 2024, with six leading vendors, Zscaler, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Broadcom, Fortinet and Netskope, capturing a combined 72% market share. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/sase-market-hits-2-4-billion-top-vendors-tighten-market-share-grip/
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US eyes ban on TP-Link routers amid cybersecurity concerns
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Tags: attack, business, china, compliance, computer, corporate, country, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, ddos, defense, espionage, exploit, flaw, government, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, law, malicious, microsoft, network, risk, router, technology, threat, vulnerability, wifiThe US government is investigating TP-Link, a Chinese company that supplies about 65% of routers for American homes and small businesses, amid concerns about national security risks. Reports suggest these routers have vulnerabilities that cybercriminals exploit to compromise sensitive enterprise data.Investigations by the Commerce, Defense, and Justice Departments indicate that the routers may have been…
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Europol Details on How Cyber Criminals Exploit legal businesses for their Economy
Europol has published a groundbreaking report titled >>Leveraging Legitimacy: How the EU’s Most Threatening Criminal Networks Abuse Legal Business Structures.Decoding […] The post Europol Details on How Cyber Criminals Exploit legal businesses for their Economy appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform. First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/europol-details-on-cyber-criminals/
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Juniper Warns of Mirai Botnet Targeting Session Smart Routers
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in SecurityNewsJuniper Networks says a Mirai botnet is ensnaring session smart router devices that are using default passwords. The post Juniper Warns of Mirai Botnet Targeting Session Smart Routers appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/juniper-warns-of-mirai-botnet-targeting-session-smart-routers/
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Apache Tomcat Conditional Competition Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-50379)
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in SecurityNewsOverview Recently, NSFOCUS CERT detected that Apache issued a security announcement, fixing the Apache Tomcat conditional competition code execution vulnerability (CVE-2024-50379). Due to the inconsistency between Windows file system and Tomcat in case-distinguishing processing of paths, when the write function of default servlet is enabled (set readonly=false and allow PUT method), unauthenticated attackers can construct…The…
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Fighting on the New Front Line of Security with Snowflake and LogLMs
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Tags: access, ai, attack, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, finance, incident response, intelligence, malicious, mitre, monitoring, network, siem, soc, threat, toolTempo”Š”, “Ša Snowflake Native App”Š”, “Šharnesses AI and Log Language Models for Proactive Cybersecurity Cybersecurity attackers are innovating, challenging traditional security measures, and pushing organizations to seek more innovative solutions. Tempo, a Snowflake Native App that revolutionizes cybersecurity using AI-powered proactive security, sees even novel attacks. By leveraging Log Language Models (LogLMs), which are a…
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HubPhish Abuses HubSpot Tools to Target 20,000 European Users for Credential Theft
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new phishing campaign that has targeted European companies with an aim to harvest account credentials and take control of the victims’ Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.The campaign has been codenamed HubPhish by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 owing to the abuse of HubSpot tools in the attack chain. Targets include at…
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Don’t overlook these key SSE components
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Tags: access, business, cctv, cloud, compliance, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, endpoint, fortinet, monitoring, network, risk, saas, service, technology, threatSecurity service edge (SSE) has emerged as a hot topic in the networking and security markets because it provides cloud-delivered security to protect access to websites and applications. This is key for the work-from-anywhere approach enterprises adopted during the pandemic and maintained as hybrid work became the norm. SSE is also a prevalent subject because…
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Critical Flaws Expose 25,000 SonicWall Devices to Hackers
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in SecurityNewsMany SonicWall Firewalls Are Unsupported or Lack Patches for Known Vulnerabilities. Thousands of SonicWall network security devices remain exposed with critical security flaws, including 20,000 running outdated firmware that no longer receives vendor support. Despite patches available for some of these flaws, many organizations continue to run the outdated firmware. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Opswat Expands Critical Infrastructure Defense With Fend Buy
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in SecurityNewsData Diodes Enhance Air-Gapped Network Security, Deliver Advanced Network Isolation. Opswat’s acquisition of Fend integrates advanced hardware-based security with Opswat’s platform, delivering robust protection against cyberattacks on critical infrastructure like power grids and water systems. Fend’s small-form-factor data diodes meet the demand for affordable, scalable solutions. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/opswat-expands-critical-infrastructure-defense-fend-buy-a-27099
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Russian hackers use RDP proxies to steal data in MiTM attacks
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in SecurityNewsThe Russian hacking group tracked as APT29 (aka “Midnight Blizzard”) is using a network of 193 remote desktop protocol proxy servers to perform man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attacks to steal data and credentials and to install malicious payloads. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-hackers-use-rdp-proxies-to-steal-data-in-mitm-attacks/
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Understanding NIS2: Essential and Important Entities
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in SecurityNewsNIS 2 aims to enhance the security of networks and information systems in the EU. Its main goal is to level up the cybersecurity game across Europe. It requires organisations in critical sectors to take cybersecurity seriously. The transposition of the NIS2 Directive into national law by member states emphasizes the deadline for compliance and……