McAfee

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In the October 2021 Threat Report , McAfee Enterprise ATR provides a global view of the top threats, especially those ransomware attacks that affected most countries and sectors in Q2 2021, especially in the Public Sector (Government). Threat Profile Conti Ransomware & BazarLoader to Conti Ransomware in 32hrs.

Ransomware 77

Ransomware Government Threat Reports Architecture 77

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We’ll go over malware removal tools and steps, and offer some tips to keep your devices from getting reinfected. These steps will work in most cases, but if you’ve been hit by ransomware, see our guides to ransomware decryption , removal and recovery. Frequent freezes can be a sign that something is amiss too.

Malware 87

Malware Antivirus Adware Software 87

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Application security is the practice of securing software and data from hackers, whether that application comes from a third party or was developed in house, regardless of where it resides or how it’s accessed. How Does Application Security Work? What Are the Types of Application Security?

Mobile 85

Mobile Computers and Electronics Risk DDOS 85

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware. Ransomware attacks and costs.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Backups Software Encryption 97

Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Data protection today is not what it used to be several years ago. Securing Tomorrow SecuringTomorrow is a blog by McAfee, one of the biggest security software providers. The blog often provides original research or statistics, dedicated to cyber threats and protection from them.

Cybersecurity 56

Cybersecurity IoT Antivirus Education 56

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Whether you’re looking for a smartphone, a laptop, a gaming device or something else, or even just signing up for an account online, you want to make sure your kids are protected. 7 Internet safety tips. Keep your online accounts secure. Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice.

Internet 108

Internet Internet Passwords Password Management 108

McAfee

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In this blog, we present an overview of how you can mitigate the risk of this vulnerability exploitation with McAfee Enterprise solutions. The impact on organisations varies between resource takeover, denial of service or data theft. CVE-2021-44228 – Apache Releases Log4j Version 2.15.0 Attack Chain and Defensive Architecture.

Malware 98

Malware Risk Internet Internet 98

Daniel Miessler

DECEMBER 24, 2019

A debate recently flared up on Twitter around creating and sharing high-quality Offensive Security Tools, such as Empire. SO WHY ARE YOU UPDATING IT? You are improving capabilities you explicitly say are *used by bad guys.* OFFSEC as a discipline serves the interests of security.

Penetration Testing 100

Penetration Testing InfoSec Government Ransomware 100

Security Boulevard

MAY 25, 2021

With data stores increasingly in the cloud and connectivity to SaaS providers and applications running in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platforms, a likely permanently remote workforce has new networking requirements. But to be clear, networks will look much different in 5 - 7 years. What’s the urgency?

Technology 52

Technology Encryption VPN Architecture 52

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The data in this report has been taken from aggregated threat statistics obtained from a variety of sources that include our internal sources, open sources, etc. The main tool we use to obtain and analyze threat-related data is Kaspersky Security Network (KSN). All analyzed data is anonymized.

Cryptocurrency 107

Cryptocurrency Malware Software Ransomware 107

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Don’t click on anything you’re unsure of.

Malware 109

Malware Antivirus Software Passwords 109

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 10, 2021

Microsoft today released software updates to plug at least 44 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and related products. “In the case of ransomware attacks, they have also been used to ensure maximum damage.” “In the case of ransomware attacks, they have also been used to ensure maximum damage.”

Software 302

Software Internet Internet Backups 302

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Speak to any organization infiltrated by ransomware—the most dangerous malware in the world—and they’ll be blunt: They’d do anything to avoid getting hit twice. But ransomware attacks have been ramping up in 2023 and reinfections are occurring all over the globe, forcing lean IT teams to prepare.

Ransomware 95

Ransomware Small Business Passwords Malware 95

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Many of these tools protect resources connected to networks, thus shutting down threats as early as possible.

Network Security 115

Network Security Penetration Testing Firewall Antivirus 115

ForAllSecure

JANUARY 15, 2021

And they said that they really had no idea how to deal with and classify, you know, a package with over, 1000 pieces of or 1000 vulnerabilities. Microsoft, for example, stopped patching Windows XP for security vulnerabilities in 2014. After breaches like SolarWinds, companies pledge to improve their digital hygiene. Apple Podcasts.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Hacking InfoSec Software 52

ForAllSecure

JANUARY 15, 2021

And they said that they really had no idea how to deal with and classify, you know, a package with over, 1000 pieces of or 1000 vulnerabilities. Microsoft, for example, stopped patching Windows XP for security vulnerabilities in 2014. After breaches like SolarWinds, companies pledge to improve their digital hygiene. Apple Podcasts.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Hacking InfoSec Software 52

eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Incident Response is a systematic method for addressing and managing security incidents in organizations, focused on minimizing and investigating the impact of events and restoring normal operations. Organizations must practice incident response if they want to stop data breaches and cyberattacks.

Software 86

Software Data breaches DDOS Ransomware 86

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This article dives into the lexicon of malware, offering descriptions, protections, and examples of each. Ransomware. Rogue security software. As you browse the myriad of malicious software featured in this article, we offer tips for how best to defend against each type. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

As the world marks the second Anti-Ransomware Day, there’s no way to deny it: ransomware has become the buzzword in the security community. Yet, much of the media attention ransomware gets is focused on chronicling which companies fall prey to it. Part I: Three preconceived ideas about ransomware.

Ransomware 125

Ransomware Encryption Malware Cybercrime 125

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

Firewall 96

Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 96

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Email is typically the channel through which ransomware and malware are unleashed upon the enterprise. A recent HP Wolf Security report found that email now accounts for 89% of all malware. The good news in that is that web and browser security are improving. The bad news is that email security is not.

Phishing 120

Phishing Malware Engineering Ransomware 120

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

Vulnerability management tools go well beyond patch management and vulnerability scanning tools by discovering security flaws in network and cloud environments and prioritizing and applying fixes. It saves you time by helping prioritize the most critical vulnerabilities, to avoid exposing your systems. Heimdal Security.

Risk 102

Risk Penetration Testing Small Business Software 102

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

They overcame network segmentation by gaining access to an internal router machine and configuring it as a proxy server, allowing them to exfiltrate stolen data from the victim’s intranet to their remote server. Targeted attacks. Putting the ‘A’ into APT.

Malware 95

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 95

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Thankfully, cybersecurity professionals everywhere are working on inventing new tech and improving upon legacy technology solutions to maintain pace with these criminals who threaten our data security. Learn more about what security leaders have to say about the upcoming year below: Neil Jones, cybersecurity evangelist, Egnyte.

Data breaches 142

Data breaches Ransomware Government Cybersecurity 142

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The cyber-offense ecosystem still appears to be shaken by the sudden demise of NSO Group; at the same time, these activities indicate to us that we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg when it comes to commercial-grade mobile surveillance tooling. But first, let’s examine how they fared with the predictions for 2022.

Firmware 107

Firmware Surveillance Mobile Telecommunications 107