Cybersecurity Starts in the Boardroom
This is always a difficult conversation with clients – when we come across redundant hardware or hardware that is reaching or reached it’s EOL – “you need to replace it”. It is always the cost! However sometimes you just have to do it – especially if it causes a security …
For smaller organisations updating network devices is often overlooked. CISA is warning of a flaw in Zyxel firewalls that is being actively exploited by hackers even though the vendor issued patches for the vulnerability over a month ago! CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog | CISA Hackers exploit …
If your network uses Zyxel equipment then you need to check if it is on the list compromised equipment that needs patching. Zyxel warns of critical vulnerabilities in firewall and VPN devices (bleepingcomputer.com)
…there are updates. Cisco fixes critical flaws in small business switches • The Register These bugs can be exploited to remotely take over the devices, allowing a threat actor to compromise your network security. There is no evidence of the exploit being actively exploited but there is proof of concept …
You may not be targeted but a vulnerable and then compromised small office router modem would be a step along the way for a bigger attack by Chinese hackers: Research reveals a malicious firmware implant for TP-Link routers, linked to Chinese APT group (checkpoint.com) This is why your network hardware, …
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