SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

According to the analytical agency Newzoo, in 2022, the global gaming market will exceed $ 200 billion , with 3 billion players globally. One of the most outstanding examples involves $2 million ‘s worth of CS:GO skins stolen from a user’s account , which means that losses can get truly grave.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 17, 2023

From the report: "This machine was compromised on December 16, 2022. The malware was not detected by our antivirus software. In this case, the session cookie was an authentication token, described in the report as a "2FA-backed SSO session" cookie. This recent cybersecurity incident with CircleCI isn't a first.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

Code-signing certificates are supposed to help authenticate the identity of software publishers, and provide cryptographic assurance that a signed piece of software has not been altered or tampered with. “Antivirus software trusts signed programs more. user account — this one on Verified[.]ru account on Carder[.]su

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 17, 2022

Congratulations to our 2022 winners – and to the hundreds more who have made our top cybersecurity product lists. The security market is a deep one, however, and our list contains everything from recent startups to first-generation antivirus vendors that are still going strong, 30 names in all. Winner : Abnormal Security.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Thanks to your readership and support, I was able to spend more time in 2022 on some deep, meaty investigative stories — the really satisfying kind with the potential to affect positive change. Some of that work is highlighted in the 2022 Year in Review review below. A single bitcoin is trading at around $45,000. agencies].

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. Nevertheless, in our APT predictions for 2022 , we noted that more attackers would reach the sophistication level required to develop such tools. Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. Targeted attacks.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2022

This issue was reported by an independent security researcher and disclosed to Slack on 17 July 2022. The company states that the bug affected all users who created or revoked shared invitation links between 17 April 2017 and 17 July 2022. Slack announced that it is resetting passwords for about 0.5%

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Passwords Password Management Antivirus Encryption 88

eSecurity Planet

JULY 11, 2022

The solution detects anomalous endpoint behavior that may reflect a compromised system or account or user behavior that may reflect a negligent or even malicious insider. Threats detected include account takeover (ATO), lateral movement, command and control activity, data exfiltration, browser exploits, and malware activity.

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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. ForgePoint Capital.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

The alert includes indicators of compromise (IoCs) associated with BlackCat/ALPHV, as of mid-February 2022. Below are recommended mitigations included in the alert: Review domain controllers, servers, workstations, and active directories for new or unrecognized user accounts. Use multifactor authentication where possible.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

Portnox is a private company that specializes in network access security with nearly 1,000 customers and closed a Series A fundraising with Elsewhere Partners for $22 million in 2022. authentication to gather endpoint information for reporting and enforcement. Agents Portnox does not require an agent.

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2022

com Running PowerShell scripts directly from a GitHub gist created by an account associated with DSIRF. One of the zero-day exploits used in Knotweed attacks was triggering the recently patched CVE-2022-22047 issue. Confirm that Microsoft Defender Antivirus is updated to security intelligence update 1.371.503.0

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

On April 19th of 2022, the FBI Cyber Division released a flash bulletin regarding the Blackcat ransomware-for-hire. It targets Active Directory to spread via GPO, primarily working with Windows administrative tools for spread, outside connection, and disabling security features like antivirus. Blackcat Ransomware.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Antivirus Backups Passwords 98

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 14, 2023

That story about the Flashback author was possible because a source had obtained a Web browser authentication cookie for a founding member of a Russian cybercrime forum called BlackSEO. The story on the Flashback author featured redacted screenshots that were taken from Ika’s BlackSEO account (see image above). Kink,” “Mr.

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Cybercrime Accountability Advertising Computers and Electronics 232

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

is clearly failing to protect cardholder account details effectively in today’s environment. The Council gathered input from 200+ organizations and announced the updated requirements in March 2022, which will become mandatory on March 31, 2024. Protect stored account data. The current version, PCI DSS v3.2.1, and PCI v4.0:

Antivirus 138

Antivirus Retail Software Accountability 138

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

While previous variants of the dropper relied on Accessibility permissions to automatically install the Sharkbot malware, this new one asks the victim to install the malware as a fake update for the antivirus. The trojan allows to hijack users’ mobile devices and steal funds from online banking and cryptocurrency accounts.

Banking 86

Banking Malware Mobile Accountability 86

Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

As for the motive behind NotPetya, the program was initially transmitted through Ukrainian accounting software , which suggests that it was intended to target Ukrainian critical infrastructure. Scholars know what they think works: strong encryption, multifactor authentication, regular software updates, and automated backups.

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Cyber Insurance Insurance Government Cyber Risk 230

Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2022

“POLONIUM was observed creating and using legitimate OneDrive accounts, then utilizing those accounts as C2 to execute part of their attack operation.” or later), use multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all remote connectivity, and review all authentication activity for remote access infrastructure (VPNs).

Security Intelligence 83

Security Intelligence Antivirus Hacking Authentication 83

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) also reveals that inside actors were responsible for 83% of 2022 data breaches. DDoS Attacks The average distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack duration increased from 30 minutes in 2021 to 50 minutes in 2022. billion malware infections worldwide in 2022.

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Risk DDOS Data breaches Encryption 124

Malwarebytes

MARCH 1, 2023

It’s easy to see why, considering that almost half of organizations said they suffered a mobile-related compromise in 2022. Just check out the following stats from last year: 18 percent of clicked phishing emails in 2022 came from a mobile device.

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Mobile Phishing Malware Adware 77

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

CVE-2022-4886 (Path Sanitization Bypass): This 8.8-level level vulnerability involves a lack of validation, which allows attackers to steal Kubernetes API credentials from the ingress controller, compromise the authentication process by modifying settings, and gain access to internal files including service account tokens.

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Software Education Ransomware Firmware 110

Security Affairs

JULY 27, 2022

The shell also monitors incoming and outgoing requests and runs commands sent by remote attackers, it also allows attackers to dump credentials in the background as the user authenticates to the web application. The attackers were exploring the ProxyLogon vulnerabilities in Exchange Server to launch the SessionManager.

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Antivirus Internet Internet Authentication 102

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In February 2022, the actors exploited a Log4j vulnerability (likely CVE-2021-44228, CVE-2021-45046, and/or CVE-2021-45105) in a VMware Horizon application to gain access to the network of a U.S. Secure User Accounts. Implement Multifactor Authentication. Use Antivirus Programs. aerospace company. Use Strong Passwords.

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Ransomware Government Encryption Antivirus 85

SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

According to the Kaspersky cyber-resilience report , in 2022, four in ten employers admitted that a cybersecurity incident would be a major crisis for their business, superseded only by a slump in sales or a natural disaster. If an employee enters their credentials, the scammers get access to their account.

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Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 89

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Also read: Top Vulnerability Management Tools for 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. cybersecurity advisories in recent weeks. 7 SP1, 8, 8.1)

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SecureList

JANUARY 17, 2024

In 2023, for instance, there was a significant rise in posts offering login credentials and passwords for various personal and work accounts. To be more specific, in 2023, the volume of malware log files containing compromised user data and posted for free on the dark web surged by almost 30% compared to 2022.

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Marketing Cryptocurrency Malware Ransomware 110

IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

study tested the security of 13 of the UK’s most popular online banking sites between September and November 2022. Another security measure to consider is using two-factor authentication, essentially providing two methods of logging in to ensure that the right person is logging in. A recent Which?

Banking 63

Banking Cybersecurity Antivirus Phishing 63

Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

RUSSO-UKRAINIAN WAR 2022: Cyberattacks Reported At High Frequency. 2 ] The threat actor leveraged a set of misconfigured Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) accounts that enabled it to enroll a new device for MFA and to access the victim network. The UA-Cert attributes the activity to UAC-0056.

Ransomware 59

Ransomware Malware Government Antivirus 59

Security Boulevard

MARCH 25, 2022

In late January 2022, ThreatLabz identified an updated version of Conti ransomware as part of the global ransomware tracking efforts. This update was released prior to the massive leak of Conti source code and chat logs on Februrary 27, 2022. Conti command-line arguments updated in January 2022. Conclusion.

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Ransomware Encryption Software Passwords 129

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Ransomware woes doubled by reinfection after improper remediation In November 2022, a small trades contractor in Alberta, Canada, received an alert for an elevated account running unauthorized commands and dumping credentials. By December 2022, they were encrypted with ransomware again. Small IT teams need something different.

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Ransomware Small Business Passwords Malware 94

NopSec

MARCH 1, 2023

ClamAV, a popular open-source antivirus engine, was found to be prone to a buffer overflow vulnerability that could result in unauthenticated remote command execution (RCE). RCE is only achievable via authenticated vectors, however elevated privileges are not required. Severity Complexity CVSS Score High Low 8.8 and earlier, 0.105.1

Antivirus 52

Antivirus Engineering Authentication Accountability 52

Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

Just check out the following stats from last year: 18 percent of clicked phishing emails in 2022 came from a mobile device. Verizon Mobile Security Index 2022) 46 percent of organizations that had suffered a mobile-related security breach in 2022 said that app threats were a contributing factor.

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Mobile Malware Phishing Spyware 66

Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Furthermore, identity thieves can take out personal loans, open credit card accounts, and commit other fraud crimes in your name. Use Strong Passwords and Consider Multi-Factor Authentication Utilize a strong password that includes various numbers, symbols, and upper- and lower-case letters, especially using tax preparation software.

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Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Accountability Phishing 59

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

In a blog post published on March 22nd, 2022, Microsoft confirmed that one of their user accounts had been compromised by the Lapsus$ (also known as DEV-0537) threat actor, though they claimed that the information accessed was limited and that “no customer code or data was involved”. The Compromises. Defense Against SIM-Swapping.

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Cybersecurity Social Engineering Passwords Malware 98

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Download: How to Stop Phishing Attacks with Protective DNS An Evolving Threat Requires Adaptive Defenses While phishing methods are constantly evolving, common attack vectors include: Spear phishing - Highly targeted emails personalized with researched details to appear authentic. Often used to compromise executive and privileged accounts.

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DNS Phishing Social Engineering Engineering 64

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

57% of ICS sites do not run automatically updating antivirus protection. Also read: Top IoT Security Solutions for 2022. Here are a few examples of network segmentation in use: finance computers could be restricted to a user group defined as accounting employees. Also read: Top Microsegmentation Software for 2022.

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Risk Healthcare IoT Firewall 130

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services HHS Breach Portal states that since the beginning of 2022, there have been at least 368 breaches affecting over 25.1 Regular backups and multi-factor authentication should also be consistently enforced for all accounts. million patients.

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Healthcare Ransomware Social Engineering Identity Theft 105