Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

Megatraffer explained that malware purveyors need a certificate because many antivirus products will be far more interested in unsigned software, and because signed files downloaded from the Internet don’t tend to get blocked by security features built into modern web browsers. “Antivirus software trusts signed programs more.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 21, 2023

If you operate a cybercrime business that relies on disseminating malicious software, you probably also spend a good deal of time trying to disguise or “crypt” your malware so that it appears benign to antivirus and security products. frequently relied on the somewhat unique password, “ plk139t51z.”

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2021

Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) attributes this campaign with high confidence to ZINC, a DPRK-affiliated and state-sponsored group, based on observed tradecraft, infrastructure, malware patterns, and account affiliations.” Attackers also employed an encrypted Chrome password-stealer hosted on ZINC domain [link]. .

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Here are the top Twitter accounts to follow for the latest commentary, research, and much-needed humor in the ever-evolving information security space. Krebs wrote for The Washington Post between 1995 and 2009 before launching his current blog KrebsOnSecurity.com. — Dave Kennedy (@HackingDave) July 15, 2020. .

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Krebs on Security

JULY 8, 2019

But GandCrab far eclipsed the success of competing ransomware affiliate programs largely because its authors worked assiduously to update the malware so that it could evade antivirus and other security defenses. Those records show this individual routinely re-used the same password across multiple accounts: 16061991.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

With the EDB PostgreSQL Advanced Server, clients gain features like password profiles, enhanced audit logging, and data redaction. McAfee is widely known for bringing the first antivirus software to market. Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Born from Google in 2008, the Google Cloud Platform is a leading cloud infrastructure provider.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Founded in 2009, a16z already has an extensive track record of success, investing in over 500 companies and producing 160 exits. Formerly located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Greylock migrated headquarters to Menlo Park, California, in 2009. Accel Investments. ForgePoint Capital. Insight Partners.

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