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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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

There is definitely a national security risk in buying computer infrastructure from a country you don't trust. It's also why the United States has blocked the cybersecurity company Kaspersky from selling its Russian-made antivirus products to US government agencies. The risk of discovery is too great, and the payoff would be too low.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 22, 2022

ChronoPay specializes in providing access to the global credit card networks for “high risk” merchants — businesses involved in selling services online that tend to generate an unusually large number of chargebacks and reports of fraud, and hence have a higher risk of failure. Click to enlarge.

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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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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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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Yet it’s my experience that most people don’t fully appreciate the profound risks they face online and all too many still do not practice simple behaviors that can dramatically reduce their chances of being victimized by malicious parties. Related: Long run damage of 35-day government shutdown. percent, according to tech consultancy Gartner.

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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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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

While some aspects of the situation may be beyond the control of IT teams, there are still countless precautions that can be taken to minimize the risk of a ransomware attack or the harm a successful attack might cause. For example, the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack—one of the biggest in history—exploited an SMB vulnerability.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 3, 2020

The malicious link that set off antivirus alarm bells when people tried to visit Blue Shield California downloaded javascript content from a domain called linkojager[.]org. Contacted by KrebsOnSecurity, Page Ruler’s original developer Peter Newnham confirmed he sold his extension to MonetizUs in 2017.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Boasting itself as the world’s first Code Risk Platform, Apiiro Security offers risk visibility across design, code, and cloud segments. Apiiro can connect across hybrid infrastructure through a read-only API and promises real-time inventory and actionable remediation for risks in addressing DevSecOps. Apiiro Security.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

ICYMI, Equifax forced to pull offline a huge database of consumer data guarded only by credentials "admin/admin" [link] — briankrebs (@briankrebs) September 13, 2017. Graham Cluley started as a videogame developer and antivirus programmer three decades ago before serving in senior roles at Sophos and McAfee.

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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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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

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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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Our collective priority must be people’s physical safety, but Russia’s assault could also produce a range of cybersecurity-related risks that organizations and people will need to protect themselves against, starting today. The risk of increased stakes. The risk of collateral damage. The risk of escalation.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 10, 2018

In 2014, China reportedly banned antivirus products from both Kaspersky and the US company Symantec, based on similar fears. In 2017, the Indian government identified 42 smartphone apps that China subverted. In 2017, researchers demonstrated that a smartphone can be subverted by installing a malicious replacement screen.

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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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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks. WannaCry 2017 is well-known for the stir and panic it caused in May 2017 by affecting thousands of NHS hospitals, delaying critical medical procedures, and rerouting ambulances.

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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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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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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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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

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

At its core, malware exploits existing network, device, or user vulnerabilities , posing as little a risk as annoying advertisements to the much more damaging demand for millions of dollars in ransom. Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. How to Defend Against Adware. Bots and Botnets.

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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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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks. WannaCry 2017 is well-known for the stir and panic it caused in May 2017 by affecting thousands of NHS hospitals, delaying critical medical procedures, and rerouting ambulances.

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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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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

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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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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Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2023

This is already a notable risk for many organizations due to the use of malware distribution networks and initial access brokers for the distribution of high-severity payloads like ransomware. As a result, this technique may bypass static antivirus signatures and complicate malware reverse engineering. Trojan.Mystic.KV Trojan.Mystic.KV

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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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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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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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SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Web antivirus recognized 675,832,360 unique URLs as malicious. Our file antivirus detected 68,294,298 unique malicious and potentially unwanted objects. Also seen in Q2 was the similar vulnerability CVE-2017-11882 , which causes a buffer overflow on the stack in the same component. Geography of financial malware attacks.

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