Threat actors target WordPress sites using vulnerable File Manager install
In early September, experts reported that hackers were actively exploiting a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the File Manager WordPress plugin that could be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to upload scripts and execute arbitrary code on WordPress sites running vulnerable versions of the plugin.
Serious Security: Hacking Windows passwords via your wallpaper
We’re all aware of the risks posed by unknown EXE files, for example, because EXE is the extension for native Windows programs – even the operating system itself is implemented as a collection of EXEs.
Making the most of XG Firewall v18 – Part 4
In The State of Ransomware 2020 report, over half the participating companies surveyed across 26 countries reported that they had been hit by ransomware in the past 12 months. This result demonstrates the critical need for predictive zero-day threat identification and protection as advanced threats like ransomware become more targeted and evasive.
Making the most of XG Firewall v18 – Part 3
In this third in a series of articles on making the most of the great new features in XG Firewall v18, we’re going to focus on the tools available to you to optimize your important business application traffic using the new Xstream Network Flow FastPath and the new SD-WAN Policy Based Routing options.
Free Malware Sample Sources for Researchers
Malware researchers frequently seek malware samples to analyze threat techniques and develop defenses. In addition to downloading samples from known malicious URLs, researchers can obtain malware samples from the following free sources….
Making the most of XG Firewall v18 – Part 2
Network traffic encryption levels continue to steadily increase. In the last year, the percentage of pages loaded over HTTPS as reported by Google has increased from 82% to 87% on the Windows platform. It’s even higher on Macs at 93%. At this rate, we are not far away from a 100% TLS-encrypted Internet.
Cybersecurity: An All-Encompassing Organizational Responsibility
Today, the digital world is propelling connectivity and data growth to new heights. While their associated capabilities and information can give organizations a competitive advantage, these ever-evolving technologies can also expose critical infrastructure sectors to new threats that require cybersecurity mitigation measures.
The perfect storm: Finding new ways to navigate and mitigate the cybersecurity pandemic
A 2019 report released by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) showed just how devastating a cyberattack is to small and medium-size businesses.
Using Shodan during Security Operations
Shodan is a search engine that finds devices and device types that exist on the Internet. While Google and other search engines only index the Internet, Shodan indexes almost everything – webcams, water treatment facilities, yachts, medical devices, traffic lights, wind turbines, license plate readers, smart TVs, refrigerators, and more…