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How to secure QNAP NAS devices? The vendor’s instructions

Security Affairs

Taiwanese vendor QNAP has warned customers to secure network-attached storage (NAS) exposed online from ransomware and brute-force attacks. QNAP urges all QNAP NAS users to follow the security setting instructions below to ensure the security of QNAP networking devices.” The post How to secure QNAP NAS devices?

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City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5 million to mitigate the May Royal ransomware attack

Security Affairs

In May 2023, a ransomware attack hit the IT systems at the City of Dallas , Texas. To prevent the threat from spreading within the network, the City shut down the impacted IT systems. “Royal’s initial access utilized the basic service domain service account, connecting to a server. ” reads the report.

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China-linked threat actors have breached telcos and network service providers

Security Affairs

The attackers also targeted Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) routers and Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices to use them as additional access points to route command and control (C2) traffic and midpoints to carry out attacks on other entities. ” reads the advisory published by the US agencies.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. 11, 2023 – Android Update Fixes 33 Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

This week’s vulnerability news is proof that everyone experiences security vulnerabilities, even the biggest tech names and projects. Android, Apple, Apache, Cisco, and Microsoft are among the names reporting significant security vulnerabilities and fixes in the last week, and some of those are already under assault by hackers.

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What Is an Insider Threat? Definition, Types, and Examples

IT Governance

Insider threats are one of the most difficult security challenges that organisations face. Staying safe isn’t simply about stopping criminal hackers from breaking into your systems, because the vulnerabilities already inside your organisation. We explain everything you need to know in this blog. Who are insider threats?

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MY TAKE: Michigan’s Cyber Range hubs provide career paths to high-schoolers, underutilized adults

The Last Watchdog

Michigan is cultivating a collection of amazing cybersecurity training facilities, called Cyber Range hubs, that are shining models for what’s possible when inspired program leaders are given access to leading-edge resources, wisely supplied by public agencies and private foundations. Ford and for its giant furniture manufacturing companies.