Krebs on Security

JUNE 13, 2023

today released software updates to fix dozens of security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and other software. It wouldn’t be a proper Patch Tuesday if we also didn’t also have scary security updates for organizations still using Microsoft Exchange for email. Microsoft Corp.

Systems administration 206

Systems administration Authentication Access Phishing 206

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2022

Log4j is the latest, greatest vulnerability to demonstrate just how tenuous the security of modern networks has become. By no means has the cybersecurity community been blind to the complex security challenges spinning out of digital transformation. Related: The exposures created by API profileration.

Security 218

Security Cloud Digital transformation Cybersecurity 218

Dark Reading

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The automaker closed a hole that allowed a security researcher to gain system administrator access to more than 14,000 corporate and partner accounts and troves of sensitive data.

Systems administration 78

Systems administration Access Security 78

Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2022

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?

Ransomware 90

Ransomware Security Encryption Systems administration 90

Krebs on Security

JULY 8, 2021

Last week cybercriminals deployed ransomware to 1,500 organizations that provide IT security and technical support to many other companies. The attackers exploited a vulnerability in software from Kaseya , a Miami-based company whose products help system administrators manage large networks remotely. Image: Archive.org.

IT 272

IT Ransomware Systems administration Authentication 272

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 6, 2021

As digital transformation kicks into high gear, it’s certainly not getting any easier to operate IT systems securely, especially for small- and medium-sized businesses. Just as quickly, other lax security practices became the order of the day. Related: Business-logic attacks target commercial websites.

Access 148

Access Security Passwords Authentication 148

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

The APT28 group (aka Fancy Bear , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , Sednit , and STRONTIUM ) has been active since at least 2007 and it has targeted governments, militaries, and security organizations worldwide. The group was involved also in the string of attacks that targeted 2016 Presidential election.

Systems administration 94

Systems administration Military Phishing Government 94

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

But this also opens up a sprawling array of fresh security gaps that threat actors are proactively probing and exploiting. There’s a glut of innovative security solutions, to be sure, and no shortage of security frameworks designed to help companies mitigate cyber risks. However, this is overkill for many, if not most, SMBs.

Security 163

Security Passwords Cloud Access 163

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 15, 2019

This scenario seems smart, but is it secure? There’s just one problem…these massive, radical, interconnected technology systems also raise serious privacy and security concerns. The cost of a security failure. The potential security failure of a smart city initiative could have grave consequences.

Security 113

Security Encryption Systems administration Access 113

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The National Security Agency (NSA) warns that Russia-linked hackers are exploiting a recently patched VMware flaw in a cyberespionage campaign. Last week, the company finally released security updates to fix the CVE-2020-4006 zero-day flaw in Workspace One Access, Access Connector, Identity Manager, and Identity Manager Connector.

Systems administration 101

Systems administration Access Cybersecurity Authentication 101

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2022

I had the chance to discuss these findings last week at Black Hat USA 2022, with John Shier, senior security advisor at Sophos, a next-generation cybersecurity leader with a broad portfolio of managed services, software and hardware offerings. Security teams face a daunting challenge. Configure system administrative tools more wisely.

Ransomware 195

Ransomware Systems administration Encryption Paper 195

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The security researcher Eaton Zveare has exploited a vulnerability in Toyota’s Global Supplier Preparation Information Management System (GSPIMS) to achieve system admin access to Toyota’s global supplier management network. made it easy to find accounts that had elevated access to the system.

Systems administration 93

Systems administration Passwords Access Authentication 93

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Urgent patching and prompt updates can protect systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation by threat actors. Organizations must prioritize implementing effective security measures and conducting frequent audits. Attackers were seen attempting to disable security plug-ins.

Risk 107

Risk Authentication Systems administration Ransomware 107

Dark Reading

MAY 17, 2018

How integrating corporate resources like the IT help desk, system administration, quality assurance and HR can breathe new life into your security program.

Systems administration 45

Systems administration Security IT 45

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

From the very beginning of the cloud computing era, security has been the biggest concern among enterprises considering the public cloud. In addition, 95 percent of survey respondents confirmed that they are extremely to moderately concerned about public cloud security. What is cloud security?

Cloud 103

Cloud Security Encryption Risk 103

Threatpost

JANUARY 6, 2021

The NSA released new guidance providing system administrators with the tools to update outdated TLS protocols.

Systems administration 121

Systems administration Government Security 121

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 22, 2024

Monitoring and logging : Robust monitoring and logging capabilities are built into the architecture to provide visibility into the system’s behaviour and performance. Secure and compliant: Deployable architectures on IBM Cloud® are secure and compliant by default for hosting your regulated workloads in the cloud.

Cloud 67

Cloud Financial Services Compliance Systems administration 67

Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2021

Once compromised the device, threat actors employed it in a botnet used in attacks aimed at Linux systems, including Synology NAS. “Synology PSIRT (Product Security Incident Response Team) has recently seen and received reports on an increase in brute-force attacks against Synology devices. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 127

Ransomware Systems administration Authentication Security 127

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Security orchestration, automation and response, or SOAR, is a fledgling security technology stack that first entered the cybersecurity lexicon about six years ago. Saurabh told me he developed a passion for helping organizations improve the efficiencies of their security operations. billion, and later co-founded SumoLogic.

Security 119

Security Big data Cybersecurity Analytics 119

Schneier on Security

MAY 3, 2023

The software, used by system administrators to manage and configure networks, was communicating externally with an unfamiliar system on the internet. The DOJ asked the security firm Mandiant to help determine whether the server had been hacked.

Systems administration 79

Systems administration Communications IT Security 79

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 20, 2020

Preston was featured in the 2016 KrebsOnSecurity story DDoS Mitigation Firm Has History of Hijacks , which detailed how the company he co-founded — BackConnect Security LLC — had developed the unusual habit of hijacking Internet address space it didn’t own in a bid to protect clients from attacks.

Systems administration 292

Systems administration IoT IT Security 292

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. Sometimes, the security issues that software testing tools flag turn out to be false positives. What Are False Positives in Software Security Testing?

Security 53

Security Risk Systems administration IT 53

Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 19, 2019

DTEN makes smart screens and whiteboards for videoconferencing systems. Forescout found that their security is terrible: In total, our researchers discovered five vulnerabilities of four different kinds: Data exposure: PDF files of shared whiteboards (e.g. meeting notes) and other sensitive files (e.g.,

IoT 64

IoT Security Systems administration Encryption 64

Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2021

The vendor recommended changing system administrator account, reset access control, and installing the latest available version. If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. The post Hackers are targeting Soliton FileZen file-sharing servers appeared first on Security Affairs.

Systems administration 114

Systems administration Government Access Security 114

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 12, 2018

Nick Jovanovic, VP Federal of Thales eSecurity Federal (a division of TDSI), recently spoke with Federal Tech Talk’s John Gilroy about federal agency data security and key findings from the 2018 Thales Data Threat Report, Federal Government Edition. He suggests that protecting data that is on your system should be the focus.

Systems administration 48

Systems administration Security Cloud Government 48

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

There has never been a better time to get into cyber security, with growing demand for experts promising increased salaries and job opportunities. In this blog, we provide tips for getting your cyber security career started no matter your background. Where can you learn about the cyber security industry?

Security 75

Security Systems administration Information Security Government 75

Krebs on Security

JUNE 9, 2020

based cybersecurity firm Hold Security , KrebsOnSecurity contacted the office of Florence’s mayor to alert them that a Windows 10 system in their IT environment had been commandeered by a ransomware gang. On May 26, acting on a tip from Milwaukee, Wisc.-based

Ransomware 353

Ransomware Systems administration Cybersecurity Personal data 353

Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2021

The Ukrainian national Fedir Hladyr (35), aka “das” or “AronaXus,” was sentenced to 10 years in prison for having served as a manager and systems administrator for the financially motivated group FIN7 , aka Carbanak. ” If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here.

Systems administration 115

Systems administration Encryption Communications Security 115

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

An IT security certification can provide a key boost for your career, but with so many different certifications available (and so many organizations more than happy to take your money for training and testing), it’s important to make sure that the time and investment are well spent. How to Choose a Security Certification.

Cybersecurity 117

Cybersecurity Systems administration Information Security Compliance 117

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

If you’re serious about information security, you should consider gaining a Microsoft qualification. ISO 27001 is often considered the go-to qualification for information security professionals. There’s a huge demand for qualified administrators and cyber security professionals. Cloud security with Microsoft Azure.

Cloud 109

Cloud Systems administration Information Security Security 109

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The new security alert will notify companies when their employees are being targeted by state-sponsored attacks. We’re adding an alert to the security portal to alert customers when suspected nation-state activity is detected in the tenant.” It automatically investigates and remediates attacks. Pierluigi Paganini.

Systems administration 128

Systems administration Phishing Security IT 128

Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2020

Cisco has released several security patches, including one for a critical issue, tracked as CVE-2020-3280 , in the call-center software Unified Contact Center Express. Cisco released a set of security patches , including one for a critical flaw in its call-center software Unified Contact Center Express, tracked as CVE-2020-3280.

Systems administration 106

Systems administration Security IT Information Security 106

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

According to a joint cybersecurity advisory from the United States National Security Agency (NSA), the U.S. The advisory also includes recommendations for system administrators to prevent the installation of backdoor firmware images and unusual device reboots. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S.

Cybersecurity 111

Cybersecurity Systems administration Access Government 111

Krebs on Security

MAY 29, 2020

The researchers concluded that for many people involved, cybercrime amounts to little more than a boring office job sustaining the infrastructure on which these global markets rely, work that is little different in character from the activity of legitimate system administrators.

Systems administration 265

Systems administration Marketing Paper Risk 265

Threatpost

JUNE 18, 2019

The Department of Homeland Security urged system administrators to update their Windows machines after testing a working BlueKeep exploit for Windows 2000.

Systems administration 66

Systems administration Security 66

Data Matters

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

According to the complaint, over a period of 19 days, hackers were able to infiltrate the Company’s computer systems. They argue that the Company failed to protect its computer systems adequately, take steps to prevent the breach, disclose material facts to consumers, and provide timely and adequate notice, among other things.

Data breaches 83

Data breaches Computer and Electronics Security Insurance 83

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The experts explained that malware targeting iLO could be very insidious because it runs with high privileges (above any level of access in the operating system), very low-level access to the hardware, and it cannot be detected by admins and security software that doesn’t inspect iLO. ” continues the report.

Systems administration 132

Systems administration Access Cybersecurity Security 132