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CVE-2021-1609: Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Cisco Small Business VPN Routers

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While both flaws exist due to improper validation of HTTP requests and can be exploited by sending specially crafted HTTP requests, CVE-2021-1610 can only be exploited by an authenticated attacker with root privileges. Under the Firewall section, select the Basic Settings menu option then ensure that “Remote Web Management” is unchecked.

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Management Interfaces in Three Models of Cisco Networking Devices Are Vulnerable to RCE Attacks

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Cisco has released a security advisory & for CVE-2019-1663, a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability present in the remote management interface on certain router and firewall devices, the RV110W, RV130W, and RV215W. RV130W Wireless-N Multifunction VPN Router: 1.0.3.45. RV215W Wireless-N VPN Router: 1.3.1.1.

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Be a Cyber Defender and Protect Your Mobile Devices!

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Turn on your mobile device’s screen lock with biometric authentication such as iOS’ Face ID or Android’s fingerprint or Face Unlock, or Samsung’s Iris unlock. Never share your credentials with anyone and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for your online accounts and remote access services such as Virtual Private Networks (VPN).

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Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway Routers Patched for Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Each customer is given a different Wireless network name, Wireless password, and Administrator password. The vulnerabilities include: CVE-2019-3914 - Authenticated Remote Command Injection. This vulnerability can be triggered by adding a firewall access control rule for a network object with a crafted hostname.

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Time To Spread The Word on Internet of Things Dangers: Read what FBI and DHS Cyber Centers Need Us All To Know

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Medical devices, such as wireless heart monitors or insulin dispensers. The UPnP describes the process when a device remotely connects and communicates on a network automatically without authentication. Any default passwords should be changed as soon as possible, and the wireless network should have a strong password and firewall.

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Three Reasons Endpoint Security Can’t Stop With Just Patching

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EAP-TLS authentication for our IoT network devices managed over the air. EAP-TLS authentication for our IoT network devices managed over the air. Using multi-factor authentication whenever possible. Recognizing social engineering attack techniques including the several types of phishing attacks.

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The differences between reactive vs proactive incident response

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Additionally, it should ensure that your network does not contain any unauthorized access points (for example, rogue wireless access points). The approach employs defense mechanisms like spam filters, firewalls, and antivirus software to manage intruders and counter common security attacks.

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