SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

At the end of April, researchers from FireEye’s Mandiant revealed that a sophisticated cybercrime gang tracked as UNC2447 has exploited a zero-day issue ( CVE-2021-20016 ) in SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) devices, fixed earlier this year, before the vendor addressed it.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

We investigated 200 cases for clients in Russia in 2020, and already over 300 in the first nine months of 2021. In 2021, browsers are much safer, with some of them updating automatically, without any user participation, while browser developers continually invest in vulnerabilities assessment.

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Cisco Security

APRIL 19, 2021

million cybersecurity jobs would be available but go unfilled by 2021. Army and other entities have taken trainings provided by Offensive Security , including courses in penetration testing, web application and exploit development that align with industry-leading certifications. The cybersecurity industry is hiring.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In the recent attacks, the APT group leveraged the Log4j vulnerabilities ( CVE-2021-44228 and CVE-2021-45105 ) to install web shells on target servers. It is designed to load malicious DLLs and encrypt payloads.” It has legitimate uses as a penetration testing tool but is frequently exploited by malicious actors.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

PYSA and Lockbit were the most active ransomware gangs in the threat landscape in November 2021, researchers from NCC Group report. Security researchers from NCC Group reported an increase in ransomware attacks in November 2021 over the past month, and PYSA (aka Mespinoza) and Lockbit were the most active ransomware gangs.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2021

Because many powerful SQL injection tools are available open-source , your organization must test your applications before strangers do. . Also Read: Best Penetration Testing Software for 2021. . Encryption: Keep Your Secrets Secret. Also Read: Best Encryption Tools & Software for 2021 .

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Fox IT

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This blog will be a technical deep-dive into CyberArk credential files and how the credentials stored in these files are encrypted and decrypted. I discovered it was possible to reverse engineer the encryption and key generation algorithms and decrypt the encrypted vault password. The encryption and key generation algorithms.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Secure valuable assets with advanced encryption , both in storage as well as during transfer. Consider penetration testing and/or a bug bounty program to check your security measures. Monitoring will also turn out to be helpful in case of an attack to help you backtrace the origin. Look at best practices.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The malicious module was most likely compiled between late 2020 and April 2021. The assembly default “LegalCopyright” field shows “2020” as a date, and the most recent Owowa sample we could find was detected in April 2021 in our telemetry. It is designed to decode (XOR) and execute an embedded shellcode.

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SecureList

MAY 8, 2024

Second was BlackCat/ALPHV , which first appeared in December 2021. It utilizes customizable attack vectors, including deceptive tactics like a fake Windows Update screen displayed to mask the file encryption process, and employs security measures for testing purposes, such as checking for “Vaccine.txt” before executing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 24, 2021

Conduct risk assessments and penetration tests to determine the organization’s attack surface and what tools, processes and skills are in place to defend against attacks. Be sure to use controls that prevent online backups from becoming encrypted by ransomware. Initial Assessments. Ransomware Governance. Least Privilege.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

Kroll researchers discovered that the Clop ransomware gang was looking for a zero-day exploit in the MOVEit software since 2021. WE ALSO WANT TO REMIND ALL COMPANY THAT IF YOU PUT DATA ON INTERNET WHERE DATA IS NOT PROTECT DO NOT BLAME US FOR PENETRATION TESTING SERVICE. ALL MEDIA SPEAKING ABOUT THIS ARE DO WHAT ALWAYS THEY DO.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In China, the retail drone market reached $15 billion in 2021, with projections to exceed $22 billion by 2024. and that Wi-Fi or Radio Frequency (RF) signals used by drone platforms are properly encrypted against eavesdropping or manipulation. that require registration with local or federal authorities. Danger Drone platform.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

Kroll researchers discovered that the Clop ransomware gang was looking for a zero-day exploit in the MOVEit software since 2021. WE ALSO WANT TO REMIND ALL COMPANY THAT IF YOU PUT DATA ON INTERNET WHERE DATA IS NOT PROTECT DO NOT BLAME US FOR PENETRATION TESTING SERVICE. PROVIDE LITTLE TRUTH IN A BIG LIE.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

released in mid-2021), and LockBit. ” By protecting the code with encryption, the latest LockBit version can avoid the detection of signature-based anti-malware solutions. Artifacts of professional penetration-testing tools such as Metasploit and Cobalt Strike have also been observed.” The LockBit 3.0

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Metasploit Framework is a Ruby-based, modular penetration testing platform that enables you to write, test, and execute exploit code. The Metasploit Framework contains a suite of tools that you can use to test security vulnerabilities, enumerate networks, execute attacks, and evade detection.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

billion in 2021, and growing concerns over data security , software supply chains , and ransomware suggest the market will remain strong through economic ups and downs. Luckily for cybersecurity startups, there’s no shortage of interest in tomorrow’s next big security vendors. AllegisCyber Investments. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2023

Kroll researchers discovered that the Clop ransomware gang was looking for a zero-day exploit in the MOVEit software since 2021. WE ALSO WANT TO REMIND ALL COMPANY THAT IF YOU PUT DATA ON INTERNET WHERE DATA IS NOT PROTECT DO NOT BLAME US FOR PENETRATION TESTING SERVICE. reported Rapid7. PROVIDE LITTLE TRUTH IN A BIG LIE.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

This betrays a lack of preparation for disaster recovery and ineffective penetration testing of systems. For the most recent year available, Ascension’s 2021 Form 990 shows: $13 million in CEO compensation for Joseph Impicciche $22 million in executive compensation for the next 8 highest paid executives $6.4 Ascension lost $2.66

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Standard features of security as a service vendors include many of the same benefits of having an SOC, like 24/7/365 monitoring, cybersecurity expertise, managed detection and response (MDR), network security, penetration testing , incident response , and threat intelligence. Endpoint Encryption . SECaaS in 2021 .

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

2014 — eBay — A cyberattack exposes names, addresses, dates of birth, and encrypted passwords of all of eBay’s 145 million users. . Within days, tens of thousands of businesses and organizations across 150 countries are locked out of their own systems by WannaCry’s encryption. Marriott announces it in late 2018. . east coast.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

A 2021 Cynerio report revealed a staggering 123% increase in ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities, resulting in more than 500 incidents and costs exceeding $21 billion. Manufacturers are advised to perform various tests like penetration testing and vulnerability scanning to ensure the strength of their security measures.

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SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

The attack starts by driving targets to a legitimate website and tricking them into downloading a compressed RAR file that is booby-trapped with the network penetration testing tools Cobalt Strike and SilentBreak. Yanluowang ransomware: how to recover encrypted files. SessionManager IIS backdoor.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In our telemetry, we noticed exploitation attempts of several CVEs (CVE-2021-34473, CVE-2021-34523 and CVE-2021-31207 in Microsoft Exchange, CVE-2023-26360 in Adobe ColdFusion). Swor: A simple penetration testing tool whose author tried to make it immune to removal by security solutions.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Our telemetry shows an exponential growth in infostealers in 2021. At this rate, 2022 will likely surpass 2021 as the biggest year for hacking on record. In the past, many actors would join forces to attack and encrypt as many organizations around the world as possible. Analysis of forecasts for 2022.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Enable the capability to perform static and dynamic code scanning and penetration testing using a self-service approach, especially focusing on the vulnerabilities that can really be exploited at runtime. Data Security: Encrypt data in transit and at rest, S3 bucket data (at rest), and EBS root volume and dynamo db.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 31, 2022

RansomHouse is believed to have emerged in December 2021 and currently has four victims, the first of which was Canada’s Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) , a regulator of alcohol, cannabis, and most gambling in the province, which first reported a breach in that same month and year. Source: Marcelo Rivero | Malwarebytes).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Statistics also reveal that only 17% of small businesses encrypt their data, which is alarming. million in 2021 , and these figures will likely increase with time. Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, or penetration testing to identify potential vulnerabilities within the system and address them promptly.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

In 2021, remote working is still very much considered the norm as the world continues to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, if you are only using a basic VPN, it can be sensible to upgrade your encryption to a Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) , which offers better protection for businesses wanting to keep data secure.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Fundamentals of API Security API security includes a range of tactics such as strict authentication and authorization methods, data encryption technologies, and strong access controls. Prioritize HTTPS and Secure Communication Employ HTTPS exclusively to encrypt data exchange between clients and servers.

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Cytelligence

JANUARY 27, 2020

Cybercriminals or threat actors release a kind of malware which enters a computer system or network through fraudulent means and locks down files from access by encrypting them until a demanded ransom is paid to hackers in return for a decryption key. Damages from ransomware in 2019 rose to over $11.5 What strategies do cybercriminals use?

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NopSec

MAY 17, 2022

The primary difference between the two authentication protocols is that NTLM relies on a three-way handshake using password hashes, whereas Kerberos relies on symmetric key encryption and a key distribution server. The challenge is then encrypted by a hash of the user’s password, and sent to the server.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 21, 2021

A July 2021 report from F5 Labs gives insight into how malicious actors use vulnerabilities in applications as part of their attacks and the impact it has on businesses, noting: 56% of the largest incidents in the last 5 years were linked to a web application security issue. Conduct application penetration testing.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

On February 2, 2021, Reuters reported that a second advanced persistent threat ( APT ), connected to China, also exploited SolarWinds software. On February 3, 2021, threat detection and response vendor Trustwave released three additional findings on SolarWinds vulnerabilities. Also Read: Top CASB Security Vendors for 2021.

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Kali Linux

MARCH 28, 2023

Longer history lesson Knoppix - Initial two weeks work Whoppix (White-Hat and knOPPIX) came about as the founder, @Muts, was doing an in-person air-gap network penetration test lasting for two weeks in 2004. A fresh start in March 2013. Stability If we were going to be using Debian, it is best to follow their rules.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Also read: Top Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Solutions for 2021. — Eva (@evacide) October 4, 2021. pic.twitter.com/gvP2ne9kTR — Graham Cluley (@gcluley) March 25, 2021. If the US government dictating iPhone encryption design sounds ok to you, ask yourself how you'll feel when China demands the same.

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