eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2022

Indeed, the tool can assess vulnerabilities and run penetration tests , while most tools on the market cannot do both. Cobalt Strike – now owned by HelpSystems – provides various packages and tools to detect outdated software, generate malware , test endpoints , or run spear phishing campaigns that maximize success rate.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2019

Distributed in a ZIP container (a copy is available here ) the interface is quite intuitive: the Microsoft exchange address and its version shall be provided (even if in the code a DNS-domain discovery mode function is available). I’ve also been encharged of testing uVote voting system from the Italian Minister of homeland security.

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Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing DNS Passwords 81

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This blog examines the escalating phishing landscape, shortcomings of common anti-phishing approaches, and why implementing a Protective DNS service as part of a layered defense provides the most effective solution. This is where Protective DNS comes in. Phishing attacks are becoming more automated.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

The certification covers active defense, defense in depth, access control, cryptography, defensible network architecture and network security, incident handling and response, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, security policy, IT risk management, virtualization and cloud security , and Windows and Linux security.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2019

T1388) , from group_b to group_d time frames OilRig used real Compromised User Accountsextracted by Malware (rif. T1094) mainly developed using DNS resolutions (which is actually one of the main characteristic of the attacker group). Indeed on group_a the attacker mostly used to exploit Exposed Infrastructure (rif.

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Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing DNS Phishing 80

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

Best Vulnerability Scanner Tools 12 Top Vulnerability Management Tools for 2023 10 Best Open-Source Vulnerability Scanners for 2023 Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Testing: An Important Difference The post Best Enterprise Vulnerability Scanning Vendors appeared first on eSecurityPlanet.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2019

The popular expert unixfreaxjp analyzed a new China ELF DDoS’er malware tracked as “Linux/DDoSMan” that evolves from the Elknot malware to deliver new ELF bot. But what kind of malware is this Elknot Trojan? This malware is an update and reuse from the Elknot’s malware source code.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The two Macros decoded a Javascript payload acting as a drop and execute by using a well-known strategy as described in: “ Frequent VBA Macros used in Office Malware ”. The TA505 group , that is known to have operated both the Dridex and Locky malware families, continues to make small changes to its operations. net http[://com-mk84.net.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This update touches on the newly detected malware , attack vectors to guard against, and why the targeting of security vendors is a critical development in cybersecurity. Before jumping into the technical details regarding each new malware detected and proper safeguards, here is a brief look at the events to date: Sep 2019.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 8, 2021

Vulnerability assessment , scanning , penetration testing and patch management are important steps for controlling vulnerabilities. How to Prevent DNS Attacks. Best Malware Protection Practices. Acting promptly on software patches and updates also helps reduce vulnerabilities that cyber attackers wait to prey upon.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2023

This article will focus on the widespread and highly persistent malware injector campaign “Balada,” which has reportedly infected over 1 million individual websites by exploiting weaknesses in Elementor Pro, WooCommerce, and several other WordPress plugins. Balada is not an overly shy malware campaign. Windows NT 10.0;

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Better network security monitors for attempts to exceed permissions, unusual behavior from authorized users, and network activity that may indicate compromise or malware activity. Other hackers might use a spoofed domain name system (DNS) or IP addresses to redirect users from legitimate connections (to websites, servers, etc.)

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Brian Krebs is an independent investigative reporter known for his coverage of technology, malware , data breaches , and cybercrime developments. Russian software engineer Eugene Kaspersky’s frustration with the malware of the 80s and 90s led to the founding of antivirus and cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky Lab.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2019

Indeed we might observe a File-based command and control (a quite unusual solution) structure, a VBS launcher, a PowerShell Payload and a covert channel over DNS engine. According to Duo, “ OilRig delivered Trojans that use DNS tunneling for command and control in attacks since at least May 2016. It is not a TXT request.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Server: Provides powerful computing and storage in local, cloud, and data center networks to run services (Active Directory, DNS, email, databases, apps). Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs): Improve the general security of a firewall with advanced packet analysis capabilities to block malware and known-malicious sites.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Better network security monitors for authorized, but inappropriate activities or unusual behavior that may indicate compromise, malware activity, or insider threat. Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning should be used to test proper implementation and configuration.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2019

Security expert Marco Ramilli published the findings of a quick analysis of the webmask project standing behind the DNS attacks implemented by APT34 (aka OilRig and HelixKitten ). According to Duo, “ OilRig delivered Trojans that use DNS tunneling for command and control in attacks since at least May 2016. Leaked Source code.

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DNS Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing Government 79

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Experts at Yoroi’s Cyber Security Defence Center along with Fincantieri’s security team investigated the recently discovered Martymcfly malware attacks. command and control services of info stealers malware). DNS requests intercepted. Security Affairs – italian naval industry, MartyMcFly malware). Background.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Today’s columnist, David Trepp of BPM LLP, says detailed pen tests will show how systems can handle future attacks on email and other critical systems. Here’s how organizations can get the most out of pen tests: Understand how well email safeguards work. Testing should also include outbound email data loss prevention controls.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Downloadable malware : When clicked, links in emails or extensions on websites immediately download malicious software onto a host machine. Sometimes this malware can laterally move through the network. Devices that have been infected by malware, like routers, are a threat to the rest of the network.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2020

Bonupdater, Helminth, Quadangent and PowRuner are some of the most sophisticated Malware attributed to OilRig and analyzed over the past few years. APT33 showed destruction intents by using Malware such as shamoon and stoneDrill , while Muddy mostly wants to “ backdooring ” the victims. CopyKittens.

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Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing Malware Government 78

SecureList

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In June, more than six months after DarkHalo had gone dark, we observed the DNS hijacking of multiple government zones of a CIS member state that allowed the attacker to redirect traffic from government mail servers to computers under their control – probably achieved by obtaining credentials to the control panel of the victims’ registrar.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

After being released in 2003, he uses WiFi to commit attacks, program malware and steal credit card information. 1999 — NASA and Defense Department Hack — Jonathan James, 15, manages to penetrate U.S. The hackers use malware to infiltrate banks’ computer systems and gather personal data, stealing £650 million from global banks.

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