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CYCLOPS BLINK MALWARE INVADES WATCHGUARD ...

February 23, 2022 – The CSIA, National Security Agency, and FBI released a Joint Cyber Security Announcement today indicating that Cyclops Blink has been deployed to WatchGuard protected devices. This particularly insidious malware is thought to emanate from Sandworm, also known as Voodoo Bear, and said to originate from the Russian Main Center for Special Technologies.

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Deploying a WatchGuard DPI Certificate on a Mac

Follow these steps to install a WatchGuard DPI certificate on a Mac.  This is for use in HTTPS Inspection.

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WatchGuard Deep Packet Inspection (DPI)

The problem with HTTPS websites is it can cause you to get infected with root kits, malware, or ransomware such as Cryptowall and Locky.

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WatchGuard WebBlocker Actions

This video shows you an easy and effective way to manage WatchGuard WebBlocker policies.

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Setting Up a WatchGuard SSL VPN

This video shows you how to configure the WatchGuard SSL VPN and use it with mobile clients.

WatchGuard Firewall

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DNS Settings: They’re Vital

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DNS Settings: They’re Vital

DNS settings are a configuration item that is set, confirmed to work, and then not discussed further. One issue that we see occurring regularly are Guest networks that have DNS settings for internal servers. The settings shown below are how to set the global DNS settings for each interface on your firewall:

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AuthPoint Policies

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AuthPoint Policies

One of the newest updates in AuthPoint allows you to create policies for access. This allows you to control the type of multi-factor authentication requirements for different groups of users, based on the resource they are logging into. You can also use the policies to set priorities on logins, based on their order.

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Firebox Administrator Accounts

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Firebox Administrator Accounts

One of the most important steps to take when securing your firewall is to ensure logins to the device are protected. Given that all WatchGuard firewalls use the same default credentials, it is imperative that these be updated on every device before it is deployed.

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Updates to WatchGuard WebBlocker in 12.4 and 12.5

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WatchGuard has implemented several new features in its WebBlocker content filtering service over the last few firewall revisions. Previously, this service only allowed for two actions: Allow and Deny.  Now, WatchGuard has implemented a Warn action, as well as other options for allowing users to bypass if set with appropriate permissions.

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HIPAA Compliance with WatchGuard Firewalls 

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Given the requirements set through HIPAA, protecting medical information is critical.  Through the WatchGuard firewall we can configure several pieces to ensure this personal data is secure. 

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