Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

emphasized collective action and individual accountability. Instead of relying solely on traditional passwords, consider passwordless methods for added security. These methods eliminate the need for users to remember complex passwords and reduce the risk of password-related vulnerabilities. Protect IT."

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Below are recommended mitigations included in the alert: Review domain controllers, servers, workstations, and active directories for new or unrecognized user accounts. Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With access to your personal information, bad actors can drain your bank account and damage your credit—or worse. Use strong and unique passwords Passwords are your first line of defense to protecting your online accounts from hackers. But it’s just as important you don’t use the same password for multiple accounts.

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Identity Theft Banking Scams Passwords 73

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 account and posted as him.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2024

“The attempts we’ve seen so far… focus on remote access scenarios with old local accounts with unrecommended password-only authentication,” the security bulletin said. Fortinet patched it in February, but researchers from Horizon3AI recently published a blog with a proof of concept for the vulnerability. through 7.1.1

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

They’ll try to sweet-talk you into clicking on suspicious links or divulging sensitive information like passwords or credit card details. Your 7 tips to stay safe online Use strong passwords Let’s kick things off with the basics. Remember: real companies don’t ask for your personal data via email. Stay safe out there!

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

A huge economy has developed within the gaming community: People buy and sell in-game objects, character modifications, and even accounts. Account takeovers. Bad actors are always on the lookout for easy-to-breach gaming accounts. Once stolen, they can resell an account or its contents to interested buyers.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Keep all devices updated with the latest security patches, and use reputable antivirus solutions that can block suspicious downloads and identify malicious software. For businesses, this means implementing strong antivirus software, endpoint protection solutions, and regular software updates.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2023

ViperSoftX also checks for active antivirus products running on the machine. The script launches the main routine of the malware that installs malicious browser extensions to exfiltrate passwords and crypto wallet data. If all checks pass, the loader decrypts and executes a second-stage PowerShell script. ” concludes the report.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 29, 2023

As a result of the attack, the criminals gained access to e-mail addresses, telephone numbers and the content of messages collected on accounts. In the database file which was later dumped online, the blog said there was: 26,000+ email addresses of the tool's "operators" along with hashes of their passwords.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Business impersonation is increasing exponentially with hackers gaining access to company email accounts. The hackers then send a legitimate-looking, well-crafted, error-free email with a link that wires the money to a separate bank account. Implement a policy to update passwords every 90 days.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Develop a healthy dose of suspicion toward messages Protect devices with antivirus and data with a VPN Keep your antivirus software and other apps up to date Use a secure cloud backup Create strong, unique passwords (and don’t reuse them across accounts) If a download asks to enable macros, DON’T DO IT.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 12, 2024

Not only does a successful infection leave Roblox account data vulnerable, but it may also compromise the data and device.In In these videos, Roblox players were instructed to disable their antivirus software to ensure the smooth operation of a “PC optimizer” without encountering any issues. ToString().Split(':')[1].Trim() ToString().Split(':')[1].Trim()

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. The second scenario is about account credentials. The first one is selling it on the dark web.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The respected technology blog TechRadar has even referred to 2021 as “the year of the Chromebook.”. Many third-party security solutions are designed to account for exactly this type of behavior. The post 3 reasons even Chromebook™ devices benefit from added security appeared first on Webroot Blog.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Of course, there is a PDF attachment showing my receipt of payment. ** Please do not open these files unless you want to test your antivirus and anti-malware software loaded on your device! Time to panic and start changing every password? Yes, I would recommend using a password vault manager software solution.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

In this blog, we cover the top-seven data security practices every workplace should implement to help protect valuable information and more. Password theft. When a criminal obtains your password, they can use it to access sensitive information or internal business systems. Why is Data Security Important in the Workplace?

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

Cybercriminals have been using a phishing kit featuring fake Office 365 password alerts as a lure to target the credentials of chief executives, business owners and other high-level corporate leaders. are obviously the main targets of the threat actors that use the Office 365 V4 phishing kit,” the blog post concluded. “As

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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. Keep your online accounts secure. Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. This is where a password manager comes in.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

AMOS was first advertised in April 2023 as a stealer for Mac OS with a strong focus on crypto assets, capable of harvesting passwords from browsers and Apple's keychain, as well as featuring a file grabber. In this blog post, we will provide details on one campaign targeting TradingView, a popular platform and app to track financial markets.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This blog will delve into the various types of impersonation scams, shed light on their insidious nature, and provide practical tips on how to protect yourself from falling prey to them. In some cases, an actual high-ranking employee’s account may have been compromised already. They may also have attachments that contain malware.

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Scams Social Engineering Education Identity Theft 52

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Underground services are cropping up that are designed to enable bad actors to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs), which are widely used in two-factor authentication programs whose purpose is to better protect customers’ online accounts. By using the services, cybercriminals can gain access to victims’ accounts to steal money.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2021

Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) attributes this campaign with high confidence to ZINC, a DPRK-affiliated and state-sponsored group, based on observed tradecraft, infrastructure, malware patterns, and account affiliations.” Attackers used Twitter profiles for sharing links to a blog under their control ( br0vvnn[.]io

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Fox IT

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

After we discovered in February 2022 the SharkBotDropper in Google Play posing as a fake Android antivirus and cleaner, now we have detected a new version of this dropper active in the Google Play and dropping a new version of Sharkbot. Authored by Alberto Segura (main author) and Mike Stokkel (co-author). Introduction.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Develop a healthy dose of suspicion toward messages Protect devices with antivirus and data with a VPN Keep your antivirus software and other apps up to date Use a secure cloud backup with immutable copies Create strong, unique passwords (and don’t reuse them across accounts) If a download asks to enable macros, DON’T DO IT.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

A new blog post report has shone a light on the malicious practice known as voice phishing or vishing – a social engineering tactic that some cyber experts say has only grown in prominence since COVID-19 forced employees to work from home. Keep that politeness in check, he added, especially when someone is asking you for account details.

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Phishing Social Engineering Scams Engineering 81

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

These emails may appear to be from legitimate retailers, offering enticing deals or requesting account verification. Stay informed and aware: Keep yourself updated on the latest holiday scams and trends by reading reputable blogs , news sources, and consumer protection websites.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 6, 2022

REvil now seems to have returned to the fray with new payloads, and a new leak blog displaying a mixture of new victims and old victims known to have been attacked by REvil. Implement regular backups of all data to be stored as air-gapped, password-protected copies offline. Ensure routine auditing is conducted for all accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Attackers have generated new admin accounts and uploaded malicious JAR files containing web shells using the unauthenticated Openfire Setup Environment, enabling numerous malicious actions. It permits certain file actions to proceed unnoticed since it operates at a lower altitude range than antivirus filters.

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VPN Authentication Ransomware Antivirus 104

Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2019

The new tool could be used to hijack Microsoft Exchange email accounts, it was dubbed Jason and currently, it is has a detection rate of 0 on VirusTotal. The Jason email hijacking tool works is used by threat actors to carry out brute-force attacks using a dictionary of password samples and four text files containing numerical patterns.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 25, 2022

This blog will highlight the most recent changes to the ransomware and how Conti improved file encryption, introduced techniques to better evade security software, and streamlined the ransom payment process. Log in to Windows Safe Mode as the user with the corresponding password. Log in to Windows Safe Mode as the specified user.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

of polled executives report that their organizations' accounting and financial data were targeted by cyber adversaries.” ” And, “Nearly half (48.8%) of C-suite and other executives expect the number and size of cyber events targeting their organizations’ accounting and financial data to increase in the year ahead.”

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Webroot

MAY 3, 2022

Passwords have become a common way to access and manage our digital lives. Think of all the accounts you have with different providers. Having a password allows you to securely access your information, pay bills or connect with friends and family on various platforms. However, having a password alone is not enough.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2019

Hi folk, let me inform you that I suspended the newsletter service, anyway I’ll continue to provide you a list of published posts every week through the blog. Watch out, your StockX account details may be available in crime forums. A flaw in Kaspersky Antivirus allowed tracking its users online. Once again thank you!

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Banking Password Management Advertising Antivirus 53

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A blog post published earlier this year posed the question "Is Grammarly a keylogger?" Such keyloggers are often used to collect sensitive information, such as account credentials, credit card numbers, social security numbers, and more. Since so many people reuse passwords, this is unfortunately a fairly reliable strategy.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Because so much of cybersecurity relies on passive forms of protection (think firewalls, antivirus solutions, password protection, etc.), These measures may include setting up a domain administrator account that is bound to look like a juicy target to a network intruder. Enforce 2FA and passwords time outs.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. He is also looking for opportunities to collect additional access parameters (usernames and passwords), elevate privileges, or use already existing compromised accounts for unauthorized access to systems, applications, and data. Reaching the goal of the attack.

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