2008, Encryption, Information Security and Internet

Who and What is Behind the Malware Proxy Service SocksEscort?

Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Researchers this month uncovered a two-year-old Linux-based remote access trojan dubbed AVrecon that enslaves Internet routers into botnet that bilks online advertisers and performs password-spraying attacks. SSC asked fellow forum members for help in testing the security of a website they claimed was theirs: myiptest[.]com

Malware

Malware VPN Internet Internet

STEPS FORWARD: Math geniuses strive to make a pivotal advance — by obfuscating software code

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

I recently had the chance to discuss iO with Dr. Tatsuaki Okamoto, director of NTT Research’s Cryptography and Information Security (CIS) Lab , and Dr. Amit Sahai, professor of computer science at UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and director of UCLA Center for Encrypted Functionalities (CEF).

Software

Software Computers and Electronics Encryption Energy and Utilities

A deeper insight into the CloudWizard APT’s activity revealed a long-running activity

Security Affairs

MAY 23, 2023

Each module of the CommonMagic framework is used to perform a certain task, such as communicating with the C2 server, encrypting and decrypting C2 traffic, and executing plugins. Further analysis revealed that the actor behind the above operations has been active since at least 2008. ” reads the new report published by Kaspersky.

Malware

Malware Spyware Encryption Phishing

Webinars

Reimagining Cybersecurity Training: Driving Real Impact on Security Culture

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IETF deprecates TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1, update to latest versions

Security Affairs

MARCH 31, 2021

The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) formally deprecates Transport Layer Security (TLS) versions 1.0 (RFC was recommended for IETF protocols in 2008 and became obsolete with the introduction of TLS version 1.3 was recommended for IETF protocols in 2008 and became obsolete with the introduction of TLS version 1.3

Internet

Internet Internet Engineering Hacking

Law enforcement shutdown the VPN service VPNLab used by many cybercriminal gangs

Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2022

The VPN provider’s service, which aimed to offer shielded communications and internet access, were being used in support of serious criminal acts such as ransomware deployment and other cybercrime activities.” VPNLab was launched in 2008 and was offering online anonymity to criminal organizations.

VPN

VPN Cybercrime Ransomware Advertising

Security Affairs newsletter Round 254

Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2020

Venezuela – Power outage knocked out part of the internet connectivity. CIA Hacking unit APT-C-39 hit China since 2008. Lets Encrypt CA is revoking over 3 Million TLS certificates due to a bug. Karkoff 2020: a new APT34 espionage operation involves Lebanon Government. Nemty ransomware LOVE_YOU malspam campaign.

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Data breaches Mobile Advertising Ransomware

How to Prepare for the Future of Healthcare Digital Security

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 5, 2018

As a result, the proportion of American hospitals with an electronic health record went from just 9% in 2008 to 96% in 2015. In addition, the health information exchanges tied to the HITECH Act provided financial awards to build out exchanges, which has driven further digitization of patient records. Almost all (96%) of U.S.

Healthcare

Healthcare Digital transformation Unstructured Data Encryption

Indicators of compromise (IOCs): how we collect and use them

SecureList

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Usually after the phrase there are MD5 hashes [1] , IP addresses and other technical data that should help information security specialists to counter a specific threat. We have been doing so since 2008, benefiting from Kaspersky’s decades of cyberthreat data management, and unrivaled technologies. 5] NIST.

Cyber threats

Cyber threats DNS Technology Engineering

GUEST ESSAY. Everyone should grasp these facts about cyber threats that plague digital commerce

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

Cyber threats

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware

The Challenges Facing the Passwordless Future

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

The European Union General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) considers biometric data as sensitive data that requires the informed consent of the involved person. several federal and state laws regulate data security and biometrics. In 2008, Illinois became the first U.S. In the U.S., Awaiting the future.

Passwords

Passwords Password Management Authentication Technology

The Most Common Types of Malware in 2021

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

Malware

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware

Happy 10th anniversary & Kali's story.so far

Kali Linux

MARCH 28, 2023

Enter BackTrack 3 in June 2008. It was common for big exploits to make an appearance around these security conferences. 2008 was no exception. Domain The team knew how much BackTrack was growing in popularity, and as they did not switch the project name when using Ubuntu, it was time to create its own place on the Internet.

InfoSec

InfoSec Penetration Testing Architecture Software

The Hacker Mind Podcast: The Fog of Cyber War

ForAllSecure

JULY 6, 2022

I’m talking about cybercrime unicorns, talking the fog of cyberwar among nation states, and about a new book that I think will be on the shelves of every information security professional later this summer. Vamosi: The slogan of the RSA Conference is “Where the World Talks Security,” and, in general.

Cybercrime

Cybercrime Government Ransomware Hacking

How Blockchain Can Drive Legal Industry Forward

Spinone

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Yet, devastating moments such as the 2008 U.S. Store, exchange, and control access to valuable data and any other PII from the Internet and/or any digital infrastructure. Law firms should never assume that they won’t be targeted, but instead be cybersecurity-savvy and protect against security breaches as they emerge.

Energy and Utilities

Energy and Utilities Technology Authentication Banking

Cyber Security Informer

Who and What is Behind the Malware Proxy Service SocksEscort?

STEPS FORWARD: Math geniuses strive to make a pivotal advance — by obfuscating software code

Webinars

Trending Sources

A deeper insight into the CloudWizard APT’s activity revealed a long-running activity

Webinars

IETF deprecates TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1, update to latest versions

Law enforcement shutdown the VPN service VPNLab used by many cybercriminal gangs

Security Affairs newsletter Round 254

How to Prepare for the Future of Healthcare Digital Security

Indicators of compromise (IOCs): how we collect and use them

GUEST ESSAY. Everyone should grasp these facts about cyber threats that plague digital commerce

The Challenges Facing the Passwordless Future

The Most Common Types of Malware in 2021

Happy 10th anniversary & Kali's story.so far

The Hacker Mind Podcast: The Fog of Cyber War

How Blockchain Can Drive Legal Industry Forward

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