The Last Watchdog

JUNE 3, 2022

The perpetrators of the Solar Winds breach , for instance, tampered with a build system of the widely-used Orion network management tool. They then were able to trick some 18,000 companies into deploying an authentically-signed Orion update carrying a heavily-obfuscated backdoor.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 8, 2021

The attackers exploited a vulnerability in software from Kaseya , a Miami-based company whose products help system administrators manage large networks remotely. “This is worse because the CVE calls for an authenticated user,” Holden said. “This was not.”

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Also read: Top Vulnerability Management Tools for 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.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Define the boundaries and components of the system that will be evaluated. Step 2: Choose and Install the Right Scanning Tools Choosing the right scanning tools are critical for ensuring accurate and speedy vulnerability discovery. Download the vulnerability scanner tool and follow the installation instructions.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

This methodology improves security throughout the overall system while also optimizing workflows and productivity by removing the ability to waste time with unnecessary systems and applications. See our picks for the top Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools. See our picks for the best zero trust security tools.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Recent years presented a torrent of research showing how vulnerable RDP systems are for organizations not taking additional cybersecurity precautions. Read more : Best Network Monitoring Tools. A few days later, IT systems started malfunctioning with ransom messages following. How Do RDP Attacks Work? Reconnaissance.

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KnowBe4

JUNE 13, 2023

And what can/should you do to improve your organization's authentication methods? No worries — register now and you will receive a link to view the presentation on-demand afterwards. And why are you and your end-users continually aggravated by them? How do hackers crack your passwords with ease? But it doesn't have to be that way!

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