eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware. Jump ahead: Adware. RAM scraper.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2022

Ukraine is again under malware attack. The post ‘Russian’ Wiper Malware: ‘Prelude to war’ in Ukraine appeared first on Security Boulevard. And the tactics look strikingly similar to 2017’s NotPetya hack by the Russian GRU.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Blue teams consist of security analysts, network engineers and system administrators. The team may be divided into sub-teams depending on the type of security controls it is responsible for, such as network security, endpoint security, or the security operations center (SOC).

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2024

Inglorious Basta(rds): 16 days on, huge hospital system continues to be paralyzed by ransomware—and patient safety is at risk. appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Black Basta Ascension Attack Redux — can Patients Die of Ransomware?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2023

As attacks continue to evolve, harnessing AI and advanced social engineering techniques for increasingly sophisticated, stealthy attacks, many. The post We’ve Been Using Email Since 1971—It’s Time We Make it Secure appeared first on Security Boulevard. Email is one of the most important communication tools used today.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Threat actors used employees’ publicly-available Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and social engineering techniques to impersonate victims and obtain access to files, healthcare portals, payment information, and websites. Well-maintained anti-virus and anti-malware software may prevent commonly used attacker tools.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 18, 2022

As more and more businesses increase the number of their digital assets and incorporate new technology to operate, they turn their attack surface into an intricate network. Securing all the systems that include remote employees’ endpoint devices and multi-cloud environments has been a challenge. To Conclude.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Growing security risks have prompted companies to move away from virtual private networks (VPNs) in favor of a zero-trust model. Most organizations, 72 percent, plan to ditch VPNs , according to Zscaler’s 2021 VPN Risk Report , which found that 67 percent of organizations are considering remote access alternatives.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 26, 2022

Today, both outsiders with the right social engineering skills and disgruntled personnel pose risks to sensitive data when network architectures fail to implement microsegmentation and advanced network traffic analysis (NTA). Cisco Secure Network Analytics Features. ExtraHop Networks.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Social engineering: The US Office of Information Security issued a sector alert to warn of threat actors using social engineering tactics on the IT help desks for healthcare and public health providers to gain access to systems and hijack payments. Online trackers: Kaiser Permanente disclosed a HIPAA breach of 1.34

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

Not long ago, it was revealed that T-Mobile had been breached by bad actors who convinced employees to switch their SIM cards to let them bypass two-factor identification — reminding us how effective social engineering can still be. When malware first breaches a network, it doesn’t make its presence known right away.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

This method involves using emails, social media, instant messaging, and other platforms to manipulate users into revealing personal information or performing actions that can lead to network compromise, data loss, or financial harm. The likelihood that the target will respond to a message is increased by this personalization.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

However, it is extremely rare to locate this theoretical average company, and this average calculation hides the difference between different types of penetration testing (networks, applications, whole organizations, etc.) and different types of penetration tests (black box, gray box, white box, social engineering, etc.).

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

180 to download additional malware and deletes itself after installation. SocGholish (aka Fake Updates) is a JavaScript-based malware that masquerades as a legitimate browser update delivered to victims via compromised websites. Security Awareness Training Improvements Coming. “As org and IP 176[.]10[.]124[.]180

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 5, 2023

Malware Déjà Vu: Perhaps as many as 87 million victims—maybe more. The post Chrome Extensions Warning — Millions of Users Infected appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

The accelerating innovation of generative AI will increase the risks of ransomware and other cyberthreats over the next two years as bad actors integrate the technologies into their nefarious operations, according to a report this week from the UK’s top cybersecurity agency.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Consider subscribing to services that monitor the dark web for compromised credentials.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

When the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. Luckily, new tech trends could help keep our financial data safe even with an increase in risk. Article by Beau Peters. Here’s what you should know. .

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Malwarebytes

MAY 21, 2023

” But the security community and other technology leaders have started raising the alarm, worried about the program’s potential to write malware and spread mis- and disinformation. ChatGPT can be trained to identify and mitigate network security threats like DDoS attacks when used in conjunction with other technologies.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This time, the perps were redirecting legit websites to malware. The post GoDaddy Hosting Hacked — for FOURTH Time in 4 Years appeared first on Security Boulevard. GoDaddy’s web hosting service breached yet again.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Flash drive sharing malware escapes Україна. The post ‘LitterDrifter’ Russian USB Worm Leaks from Ukraine War Zone appeared first on Security Boulevard. FSB APT USB VBS LNK DLL: WTH? Gamaredon fingered as perps.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2022

However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has put the risk and incredible rate of advancement in Russian cyberattacks front and center – with much of the internet (and the world) caught in the crossfire. APTs typically have a development team that creates targeted tools or malware to advance their operations. Monitoring.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

Last week’s RSA Conference covered a litany of network security vulnerabilities, from developing more robust tokenization policies and to addressing UEFI-based attacks, and non-endpoint attack vectors. Malware detection has long been a game of signature detection. Ransomware: Encryption, Exfiltration, and Extortion.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A new wiper malware is destroying data on Russian government PCs. The post Russia Hit by New ‘CryWiper’ — Fake Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard. Dubbed CryWiper, it pretends to be ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

An ethical hacker can be someone who tests their own computer’s network defenses to develop their knowledge of computer software and hardware or a professional hired to test and enhance system security. Security careers related to ethical hacking are in-demand. Malware analysts are a good example.

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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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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The following sections speak to how ransomware can affect organizations with backup strategies in place, the implications of advanced malware , and why the type of backup solution matters. From on-premises systems to the cloud , they are at risk if network segments are connected and accessible to a compromised privileged user.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2021

Some Italian healthcare websites and their backroom systems have been wiped off the internet by malware. The post Italian Vaccine Sites Shut Down by Ransomware Thugs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Incident response inside an organization often depends on a specialized security team that is tasked with quickly identifying and addressing active security incidents and notifying the business of potential security risks. These diligent defenders need to be well-prepared and have a thorough response plan.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

or on NATO allies, it risks being hacked back. The post Puttin’ Putin on Notice—We Will Hack Russia Back appeared first on Security Boulevard. If Russia launches cyberattacks on the U.S. This warning comes from Deputy Attorney General Lisa O.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

Our advanced cyber defense platform enables operational efficiency with complete transparency to dramatically reduce the cost and time needed to respond to security threats and minimize business impact. Application security, information security, network security, disaster recovery, operational security, etc.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk. Without guidelines, organizations risk unfettered use of AI, risks of data leaks, and no recourse for unethical AI use within the organization. Also consider learning about the top governance, risk, and compliance tools to identify the best one for you.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals trick people into giving away sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. Ransomware: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data on a victim’s computer and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 28, 2024

Pork Talk: “Pig butchering” scams are on the rise via social media. The post ‘Microsoft’ Scammers Steal the Most, says FTC appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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