eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM): Best used to effectively manage cloud resource entitlements, reduce access risks, and maintain compliance. In 2012, Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) began to emerge to monitor user access of cloud services.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

It covers seven security domains: security operations and administration; access controls ; risk identification, monitoring and analysis; incident response and recovery; cryptography ; network and communications security; and systems and application security. An online review course and practice quiz are available.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

“The command requires Windows system administrators,” Truniger’s ads explained. The above accounts, as well as the email address semen_7907@mail.ru , were all registered or accessed from the same Yekaterinburg Internet address mentioned previously: 31.192.175.63. ” Mr. “Snatchteam[.]cc

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 3, 2022

Its function is to record events in a log for a system administrator to review and act upon. You really need to go deep into all of these layers to be able to understand if there’s any hidden behaviors or unaccounted for code that introduce risk in any of the layers.”. Obfuscated tampering.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Public cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) may be less vulnerable than traditional data centers, but that doesn’t mean it’s without its own set of risks. What measures does the provider have in place to protect various access components? Deploy an identity and access management solution. What is cloud security?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The types of fixed vulnerabilities include remote access and code execution, elevation of privilege, denial of service, and cross-site request forgeries. One of the flaws patched the IT giant is a critical issue, tracked as CVE-2020-3158 , while six vulnerabilities are rated as high-risk severity.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

In the case of Microsoft’s flagship OS, it turns out that because Windows is written largely in the C and C ++ programming languages, it permits deep access to the memory addresses where software code is executed, at the OS level. PowerShell in the hands of an intruder with privileged access is a game changer.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Once obtained access to the City’s network, the group performed reconnaissance and information-gathering activities using legitimate third-party remote management tools. The Royal group began reconnaissance activity in April 2023, and the analysis of system log data dates the beginning of the surveillance operations on April 7, 2023.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

MAY 8, 2019

the database of the Rousseau system to guarantee the integrity of data and at least the ex-post control of the activities carried out on the system which remained an unsolved issue. There was a tracking of the access by the IT support personnel of the platform to only some pages could be tracked.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2022

These were all obscure open-source components that, over time, became deeply embedded in enterprise systems across the breadth of the Internet, only to have a gaping vulnerability discovered in them late in the game. Its rather mundane function is to record events in a log for a system administrator to review and act upon, later.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

By using a misconfigured Cisco Duo MFA implementation to force enrollment of a new device, the hackers were then able to use the “PrintNightmare” Windows Print Spooler vulnerability ( CVE-2021-34527 and CVE-2021-36958 ) to obtain administrator privileges. Monitor remote access/ RDP logs and disable unused remote access/RDP ports.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The ransomware encrypts files on compromised Windows host systems, including physical and virtual servers, the advisory noted, and the executable leaves a ransom note in all directories where encryption occurs, including ransom payment instructions for obtaining a decryption key. The 15 Vulnerabilities Explained. How to Use the CISA Catalog.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 15, 2019

With a quick tap on your phone, the app sends a code to the after-school program supervisor so the car can be accessed at pickup. Balancing the promise against the potential of cyber risks of smart cities will be critical to realizing their potential. To pick your daughter up from school, you call a driverless car.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 23, 2019

To get an idea of how serious this problem might be, a 2015 report by the University of Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies estimated a major grid attack in the U.S. The March attack demonstrates that at least two utilities were poorly prepared for such an attack. It also makes me fear that few are.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 16, 2023

In a perfect world, your software testing strategy would surface all of the security risks that exist inside your environment, and nothing more. False positives create distractions that make it harder for security teams to detect and address actual security risks. But we don't live in a perfect world.

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Data Matters

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The complaint states that the Company failed to implement basic industry-accepted data security measures to protect PHI from unauthorized access, and did not have adequate controls in place. The complaint also focuses on what the AGs allege was an “inadequate and ineffective” post-breach response.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

These accounts give admins control over data, applications, infrastructure and other critical assets that average system users don’t have permission to access or change. What is Privileged Access Management (PAM)? Enter Privileged Access Management (PAM). Privileged Access Management vs IAM.

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Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 9, 2017

This week’s post, entitled “ Stick with security: Control access to data sensibly ,” details key security measures businesses can take to limit unauthorized access to data in their possession. Additionally, a clean desk policy minimizes the risk that data may be accessed by an unauthorized person after hours.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

A baseboard management controller (BMC) is a specialized service processor that monitors the physical state of a computer, network server or other hardware device using sensors and communicating with the system administrator through an independent connection. ” continues the post. ” continues the analysis.

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Data Matters

MAY 17, 2018

The Georgia State Senate had recently voted 42-7 to approve SB 315, which criminalized unauthorized computer access with maximum penalties of up to one year of incarceration and a fine of $5,000. Organizations have employed bug bounty programs in an effort to encourage researchers to report security flaws in their systems.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2019

The expert discovered that hackers took control of two of its servers to carry out a so-called watering hole attack aimed at infecting people accessing the sites hosted on the servers. In addition to using generic tools relatively accessible on the Web, the group has developed tools of its own, including a rootkit. explained Faou. .

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2023

Organizations using Linux in critical applications will typically have experienced administrators who can apply patches and updates, either manually, via package manager, or automatically. In addition, utilizing high-available setups and load balancing ensure that services remain accessible during the active patching process.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

Some of these attacks are challenging to detect because they look like they could be the behavior of legitimate system administrators. They shouldn’t be connected to any networks because of the risk they still pose, despite attempted patches. Threat actors can use WFP to escalate their privileges on Windows.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

Some of these attacks are challenging to detect because they look like they could be the behavior of legitimate system administrators. They shouldn’t be connected to any networks because of the risk they still pose, despite attempted patches. Threat actors can use WFP to escalate their privileges on Windows.

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AIIM

DECEMBER 19, 2019

It could be that the system is no longer supported by the vendor, making it increasingly difficult to access the information in that system over time. It could be that the organization wants to consolidate or standardize on systems or formats. The source and target system administrators should be involved as well.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 9, 2018

As more trusted privileged users hold access to more critical functions and information within organizations, the trust bestowed on them must be validated to address insider threats and thwart cyberattacks. However, security controls offered by traditional operating systems do not always offer this level of segmentation. The Challenge.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 14, 2019

However, lacking robust protection, privileged accounts, which are intended to give administrators the access they need to manage critical systems, can instead be manipulated to enable attackers to move laterally across an organization’s network. Years ago, privileged access typically referred primarily to privileged users.

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IT Governance

JUNE 27, 2019

On 19 March 2019, Norsk Hydro’s systems were infected with the LockerGoga ransomware. TrendMicro’s analysis into the ransomware found that it was the same system administration tool abused by the likes of SOREBRECT and Bad Rabbit. To access the decoder, the organisation was asked to pay a large ransomin bitcoin.

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CGI

MAY 21, 2018

A system administrator did not apply a patch. Chief among these are: Controlling access through strong identification and authentication. The requirement for “trusted distribution” was identified in the early standards but now we refer to it as “supply chain risk management.” . A hacker exploits a known vulnerability.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Vulnerability scans play a vital role in identifying weaknesses within systems and networks, reducing risks, and bolstering an organization’s security defenses. Authentication enables the scanner to get access to additional system information to conduct a more comprehensive examination of potential vulnerabilities.

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KnowBe4

JUNE 13, 2023

Grimes, KnowBe4's Data-Driven Defense Evangelist, for this thought-provoking webinar where he'll share the most common risks associated with passwords and how to develop password policies that work. According to the report, approximately 90% of initial access involves social engineering and people. But it doesn't have to be that way!

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2024

Additionally, CISA’s exploited vulnerabilities list now includes Apache Flink’s long-standing access control issue. Exploitation requires access to the Fluent Bit monitoring API, which allows attackers to disrupt services or extract sensitive data. This affected system administrators worldwide.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) has long been essential for IT service management and remote access. Recent years presented a torrent of research showing how vulnerable RDP systems are for organizations not taking additional cybersecurity precautions. What is the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)? What are RDP Attacks? Reconnaissance.

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IT Governance

APRIL 25, 2023

An insider threat is someone who works for, or with, an organisation and uses their legitimate access to company data to breach sensitive information or damage systems. This kind of insider is particularly dangerous if they can log in to their work account remotely and the organisation doesn’t remove their access rights immediately.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

ASUS Routers Remote Access Vulnerability Type of attack: Remote Access Vulnerability, where three critical-severity remote code execution vulnerabilities seriously threaten ASUS RT-AX55, RT-AX56U_V2, and RT-AC86U routers. Without further access or human engagement, these flaws might lead to remote code execution.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 24, 2024

Outbound rules restrict the traffic of users within your network, preventing them from accessing certain external systems, websites, or networks deemed unsafe. For example, a business employee on the company network might try to access a website that had previously caused a malware infection on a company computer.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Systems exposed online could be accessed via HTTP on ports 9000, 8080, 8100, or 80. An attacker can easily access the vulnerable instances because they use a known default username and password combination. In many cases, the web interface can be accessed without authentication. Pierluigi Paganini.

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