Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

I will also continue to post on LinkedIn about new stories in 2023. You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers.

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SecureList

JANUARY 30, 2025

Introduction Since mid-2024, we’ve observed a malicious Android campaign leveraging wedding invitations as a lure to social-engineer victims into installing a malicious Android app (APK), which we have named “Tria Stealer” after unique strings found in campaign samples.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

The agency’s ninth Internet Organised Crime Assessment (IOCTA) 2023 report gives a law enforcement perspective on current cybercrime techniques. She has been shortlisted for the Piccaso Privacy Awards 2023 in two categories: ESG privacy initiative, and the privacy award for achievement.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As we passed the halfway point of 2023, businesses must stay ahead of emerging trends in cybersecurity and adopt effective strategies to combat these threats. CYPFER offers comprehensive endpoint protection solutions, including next-generation antivirus software and threat intelligence, to safeguard businesses from evolving threats.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

MAY 21, 2023

We’re Midway into 2023, and the threat landscape is evolving with new variants of viruses and malware that. The post The Threat Landscape: Emerging Viruses and Malware to Watch Out For in 2023 appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 24, 2022

And security researchers from ESET have discovered that the malware was uploaded to the VirusTotal operated system in Brazil and was targeted by a social engineering attack. As BianLian follows the process of dividing the encrypted content in 10 bytes of data, it easily evaded detection by antivirus products.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2023

However, organizations in 2023 know one crucial area to spend money n is cybersecurity. They may incorporate tools such as firewalls or antivirus software , which are helpful, but not the only tactics that can keep a network secure. Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent, intense and sophisticated than ever.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

At its core, this tactic revolves around gaming the trust users put in reputable internet services, including search engines, and the familiarity they have with online advertising per se. A DNS firewall and a classic antivirus are somewhat underused yet effective security tools that will come in handy.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

In 2023, an astonishing 50 per cent of companies in the UK reported experiencing some form of cybersecurity breach or attack. Here are some essential examples of these tools: Email gateway: It stands out by shielding against phishing and other social engineering attacks, scanning incoming communications for threats.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 5, 2025

This means a malware file might appear benign to antivirus scanners and other signature-based approaches, only fetching or creating harmful code via an AI API at runtime. ChatGPT-Based Mutation Services: By mid-2023, underground forums began discussing and advertising custom AI models like WormGPT and FraudGPT fine-tuned for malicious tasks.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Source: IBM Security: Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023) According to recent research, the number of phishing attacks vastly outpaces all other cyber threats. Phishing attackers are increasingly using social engineering techniques to personalize their attacks and target specific individuals or organizations.

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

In 2023, trusted relationship cyberattacks ranked among the top three most frequently used attack vectors. According to 2023 statistics , only one in four affected organizations identified an incident as a result of detecting suspicious activity (launch of hacker tools, malware, network scanners, etc.)

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) investigated and, in November 2023, announced a $1 million penalty against First American for violations of its Cybersecurity Regulation. Endpoint Security: Utilize firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems to prevent unauthorized access.

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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. Insider risks can be attributed to a lack of awareness, employee unhappiness, or social engineering attacks. Make the default data storage settings private. million records exposed.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

For more information on Vulnerability Scanning Options see: What is Vulnerability Scanning & How Does It Work?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 26, 2022

Whereas older solutions like antivirus, firewalls, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) have long focused on threats at the network perimeter, the intent of NDR is to monitor and act on malicious threats within organization networks using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) analysis.

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SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

The offers presented in this report were published between 2019 and 2023 and were collected from the nine most popular forums for the purchase and sale of goods and services related to malware and unwanted software. It is also clear of alerts from Google Protect and built-in antivirus on devices from different vendors.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

It serves as a warning to regularly backup company data and train every employee on how to identify phishing and social engineering attacks. The email directs victims to download antivirus software. The download link does install an antivirus, but its an old version that wont catch Dharma.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This underscores the importance of having additional compensating controls and educating employees on the risks associated with phishing and other social engineering attacks. ” APLHV disbanded in late December 2023 after conducting an exit scam against its affiliates.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Another might focus on the command protocols used in a specific malware, while yet another details the techniques a malicious entity employs to evade sandbox detections or antivirus software. To truly grasp the contents of these reports and gauge their relevance, a TI analyst needs an extensive skill set.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To complicate detection, they clear system logs, disable antivirus software using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and shut down endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems with proprietary tools. They use social engineering tactics to dig deeper into organizational structures and employee details.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To complicate detection, they clear system logs, disable antivirus software using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and shut down endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems with proprietary tools. They use social engineering tactics to dig deeper into organizational structures and employee details.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In June 2023, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published, alongside other security agencies, a guide on how to secure remote access software and listed other potential vulnerabilities created by these tools. This level of access can be problematic. How Can I Access Another Computer Remotely for Free?

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Infostealers are on the rise: From Q3 to Q4 2023, we saw a 30.5% We ranked RedLine as the second most common infostealer in 2023, seeing a 44% jump in listings from Q3 to Q4, just behind LummaC2. Between 2019 and 2023, 29% to 35% of breaches reported to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) were due to human error.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Infostealers are on the rise: From Q3 to Q4 2023, we saw a 30.5% We ranked RedLine as the second most common infostealer in 2023, seeing a 44% jump in listings from Q3 to Q4, just behind LummaC2. Between 2019 and 2023, 29% to 35% of breaches reported to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) were due to human error.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This underscores the importance of having additional compensating controls and educating employees on the risks associated with phishing and other social engineering attacks. ” APLHV disbanded in late December 2023 after conducting an exit scam against its affiliates.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), has confirmed that it was unprotected by antivirus software when it was attacked by the Medusa ransomware group in September. It was attacked on September 22, 2023. Their data is now available for download on the dark web.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

By Aaron Sandeen, CEO and co-founder at Securin In 2023, you can divide organizations into two categories: those who have been hit by a ransomware attack and those who will be soon. Ransomware threat actors are highly skilled at social engineering to achieve their goals: say, by posing as their target’s friend, colleague, or boss.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

CISA adds Microsoft Windows, Apache HugeGraph-Server, Oracle JDeveloper, Oracle WebLogic Server, and Microsoft SQL Server bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog SIEM for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: What you need to know Antivirus firm Dr.Web disconnected all servers following a cyberattack Experts warn of China-linked APT’s (..)

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Malwarebytes

MAY 21, 2023

For example, Malwarebytes asked ChatGPT to write the opening paragraph of a novel about an antiquated antivirus program that relies on signature-based detection to stop new and emerging threats. Here's what the program came back with: “The antivirus program blinked to life, its archaic interface flickering on the outdated CRT monitor.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. 2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines.

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