SecureWorld News

JULY 15, 2024

In 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a directive to remove Kaspersky software from federal systems, citing fears that the company's products could be used to facilitate espionage and cyberattacks by the Russian government. Their antivirus will be as useful as a screen door on a submarine." Air Force (Ret.),

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2021

“A Russian national was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for operating a “crypting” service used to conceal the Kelihos malware from antivirus software, which enabled hackers to systematically infect approximately hundreds of thousands of victim computers around the world with malicious software, including ransomware.”

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The government says Snatch used a customized ransomware variant notable for rebooting Microsoft Windows devices into Safe Mode — enabling the ransomware to circumvent detection by antivirus or endpoint protection — and then encrypting files when few services are running. ru using the email address tretyakov-files@yandex.ru.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Implement network segmentation , “such that all machines on your network are not accessible from every other machine” Update antivirus software on all hosts and enable real-time detection. These flaws represent a considerable risk for enterprises and government agencies, and threat actors use them regularly.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Enacted in 2017, this regulation is all about minimizing risk in the financial services sector, which, lets face it, is prime real estate for cybercriminals. The program should be tailored to your specific business risks. Insight: Many businesses make the mistake of copying templates without understanding their unique risks.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

One of the things that makes these threats so dangerous is that they often come without warning, posing a huge risk to the companies or individuals at stake. And even when discovered, zero day vulnerabilities can take weeks to fix , leaving those who use the affected software at risk. How Dangerous Are Zero Day Threats?

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2019

A survey of local media reports by Recorded Future tallied 38 ransomware attacks against cities in 2017, rising to 53 attacks in 2018. This all goes toward ascertaining whether the criminal is willing and able to supply a viable decryption key, according to Josh Zelonis, senior analyst for cybersecurity and risk at Forrester.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2024

Founded in 1997, the Russian firm has grown into a global leader, boasting millions of users for its antivirus software and other security solutions. government’s concerns regarding Kaspersky Lab center around the company’s ties to the Russian government and the potential national security risks these ties pose.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Related :Promise vs. pitfalls of IoT For small- and mid-sized businesses, firewalls, antivirus suites and access management systems represent the entry stakes for participating in today’s digital economy. ” Shadow risks Another thing about bots, they do what they’re told — for as long as they’re told to do it.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2020

Given these risks, Group-IB decided to release the report “ Fxmsp: ‘The Invisible God of Networks,’ ” share its expanded version with international law enforcement agencies, and make its materials on Fxmsp’s tools and tactics accessible to the general public. Group-IB’s team uncovered Fxmsp’s TTPs and established his presumed identity.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Information Technology research and advisory company, Gartner, presented its top predictions for the cybersecurity industry for 2017 earlier this year. The entire cybersecurity strategy for any organization must be reviewed and updated regularly in order to keep up with new risks and technologies.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

To bypass antivirus systems, hackers send out malicious emails in non-working hours with delayed activation. In 2017, password-protected archives accounted for only 0.08% of all malicious objects. Financial departments at high risk. More than 80% of all malicious files were disguised as .zip rar archive files.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Company Sector Year Status Vicarius Vulnerability management 2022 Private Dragos ICS and OT security 2021 Private Safeguard Cyber Risk management 2021 Private CyberGRX Risk management 2019 Private Signifyd Fraud protection 2018 Private RedOwl Security analytics 2015 Acquired: Forcepoint. AllegisCyber Investments. BVP Investments.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2020

In some attacks, they attempted to elevate privileges using exploit for CVE-2017-0213. For instance, to disable built-in antivirus software, the attackers used Defender Control and Your Uninstaller. Interestingly, the threat actors likely didn’t have a clear plan on what to do with the compromised networks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

As of the publishing of this article, antivirus (AV) vendor detection for BotenaGo and its variants remains behind with very low detection coverage from most of AV vendors. We used online tools such as Shodan to show the potential damage the BotenaGo malware could cause, and its potential for putting millions of IoT devices at risk.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Notably, the Equifax breach in 2017 was attributed to exploiting an unpatched vulnerability, highlighting the importance of timely updates and patches. Implementing endpoint protection solutions, including antivirus software, intrusion prevention systems, and device encryption, adds an extra layer of defense.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In the early afternoon of Friday 12 May 2017, the media broke the news of a global computer security attack carried out through a malicious code capable of encrypting data residing in information systems and demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency to restore them, the Wannacry ransomware. What should we learn from this?

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IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

According to the World Economic Forum 2020 Global Risk Report , ransomware was the third most common, and second most damaging type of malware attack recorded last year, with payouts averaging a hefty $1.45M per incident. The question, however, remains: how can businesses finally protect themselves from this ever more sophisticated threat?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

From today, malicious and suspicious files shared by users of Kaspersky Lab products in Europe will start to be processed in data centers in Zurich, initiating the first part of a relocation commitment made by the company in late 2017 under its Global Transparency Initiative.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 13, 2023

When it comes to getting a good look at your browsing your ISP has a window seat, and in the USA ISPs have been allowed to sell your browsing data since 2017. A key part of browsing securely online is accepting the risk that no one technology can keep out 100 percent of the threats 100 percent of the time. Go beyond just antivirus.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Below we outline 18 industry tips for actions you can take to reduce your risk of a ransomware attack: Action. The next three actions: prioritize assets and evaluate traffic, microsegmentation, and adaptive monitoring are central steps of the zero trust architecture and greatly reduce your risks of an attack. Description. Description.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

With three product variations, IBM Security Guardium Insights offers risk visibility with centralized audit data; Data Protection classifies data, sets controls, and monitors user activity; and Data Encryption shields data with file and application-level encryption and centralized key management. Microsoft Azure.

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SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Further investigation of the Sunburst backdoor revealed several features that overlap with a previously identified backdoor known as Kazuar , a.NET backdoor first reported in 2017 and tentatively linked to the Turla APT group. The fake programs are distributed through malicious websites that may be listed in the victim’s search results.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

Since then Portnox continued to add capabilities, launched the first cloud-native NAC in 2017, and now offers a NAC SaaS solution, Portnox Cloud. Founded in 2007, Por t nox began selling a software-based NAC solution to be used in local networks.

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Herjavec Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Check out how China teleported a photon into space in 2017. They first sold it asking ‘do you have antivirus and a firewall’ – check box one, check box two, now you have cyber insurance. With this amazingly fast digital transformation, the rewards should outweigh the risks. We’re still waiting on the teleporters. Sounds absurd?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 17, 2023

More than 1,500 organizations worldwide use OPSWAT products to minimize risk of compromise, including 98% of US nuclear power facilities. This article was originally written by Drew Robb on July 7, 2017, and updated by Chad Kime on April 17, 2023. The post OPSWAT MetaAccess: NAC Product Review appeared first on eSecurityPlanet.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In each of these cases, the cracked encryption can lead to leaked data, but the nature of the risk remains distinct. New encryption algorithms will be developed to replace the older algorithms, yet organizations and tools can lag behind the developing edge of encryption, posing a risk of future data leaks.

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Back in 2017, a ransomware outbreak paralyzed several organizations in Russia and Ukraine, with cases also occurring in Turkey, Germany, Bulgaria and Japan. Companies can reduce the risks posed by ransomware attacks—and ultimately protect themselves from Bad Rabbit ransomware—with a few simple steps. Have updated antivirus software.

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Pentester Academy

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

or sign up for a 7-day, risk-free trial with INE and access this lab and a robust library covering the latest in Cyber Security, Networking, Cloud, and Data Science! Introduction In May 2017, a worldwide ransomware attack infamously known as WannaCry was set in motion. Ransomware damages would cost the world $5 billion (USD) in 2017.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

It poses a significant threat in the realm of cybersecurity, exposing businesses to risks such as data breaches, financial losses, reputational damage, and potential lawsuits. Prevention Implementing robust cybersecurity measures and employee education programs can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized network access.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

While a typical ransomware attack just encrypts the data, exfiltration raises the risk by threatening to make sensitive data public. The developer has fewer risks, and the buyer does all of the work. There are, however, some industries at higher risk than others. Supply chain companies are primarily at risk.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Organizations that manage their own servers will need to isolate, harden, maintain, and audit DNS servers the same as they would any other high-risk server managing sensitive information. Attackers regularly target DNS servers and services which categorizes DNS servers as high risk, high value, and high likelihood for attack.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2021

Phone manufacturers only schedule data updates for a certain period after the release of a model, so those looking for an additional bargain in older devices could be putting themselves at risk. However, the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, stopped being updated just 28 months after its release in 2017.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 27, 2025

Risk Management (RM): Identifying and mitigating risks before they become costly breaches. Each of these practices builds on NIST SP 800-171 controls, ensuring contractors meet DoD security expectations while reducing risks across the defense industrial base. Conduct regular risk assessments.

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SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

To evaluate and compare the risk of being infected by banking Trojans and ATM/POS malware worldwide, for each country we calculated the share of users of Kaspersky products who faced this threat during the reporting period as a percentage of all users of our products in that country. Attack geography.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

All of them were ordinary people using our free antivirus solution, seemingly unconnected with any organization of interest to a sophisticated attacker of this kind. In another, they were able to compromise a WebLogic server through an exploit for the CVE-2017-10271 vulnerability, which ultimately allowed them to run a script.

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