Krebs on Security

JULY 28, 2022

Launched in 2013, Microleaves is a service that allows customers to route their Internet traffic through PCs in virtually any country or city around the globe. Microleaves works by changing each customer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address every five to ten minutes. The same account continues to sell subscriptions to Shifter.io.

Advertising 216

Advertising Software Computers and Electronics Internet 216

Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

But there are some good reasons for this trend: The global gaming market is booming—and is expected to reach $219 billion by 2024. A huge economy has developed within the gaming community: People buy and sell in-game objects, character modifications, and even accounts. Account takeovers. Phishing and social engineering.

Cyber threats 99

Cyber threats Social Engineering Accountability Malware 99

Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2021

My Metamask got hacked and now my @withFND account is compromised. After scouring the internet for a while, I was unable to discover any of the files mentioned by the artists that reported the attack, that is until I stumbled upon Cloudy Night's tweet - their screenshot included a link to a website "skylumpro.com". . . . . . .

Antivirus 142

Antivirus Accountability Malware Passwords 142

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The user ianch99 in the QNAP NAS community forum reported that the antivirus ClamAV was failing to update due to 0.0.0.0 “Since recent firmware updates, the ClamAV Antivirus fails to update due to 700+ clamav.net entries in /etc/hosts, all set to 0.0.0.0 clamav.net host file entries. e.g.” wrote the user ianch99.

Antivirus 95

Antivirus Firmware Advertising VPN 95

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A few simple changes to your devices and accounts can help discourage cyber criminals from trying to access your data. Giants like Facebook and Target have suffered breaches and password leaks, so it’s safe to say data from at least one of your online accounts could have been leaked. Getting started is easy. Prevent Data Breaches.

Passwords 141

Passwords Advertising Data breaches Accountability 141

SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

That represents a 340% increase year-over-year, a 415% increase since 2018 and accounted for about 4% of the more than 6.3 “The market for that is clearly growing and I’m sure the at-home scenarios we’ve faced during the pandemic added to the growing demand for online gaming, hence the growing demand for black market gaming assets.”

Computers and Electronics 121

Computers and Electronics Media Marketing Cryptocurrency 121

Krebs on Security

MARCH 3, 2020

The malicious link that set off antivirus alarm bells when people tried to visit Blue Shield California downloaded javascript content from a domain called linkojager[.]org. Ads support most of the internet we all use and love; without them, the internet we have today would simply not exist. “High revenue per user.”

Insurance 284

Insurance Advertising Internet Internet 284

Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

Most security threats faced by regular users arrive via the Internet, whether it’s a malicious app or a rigged website , a scam delivered through the user’s social media channels, or a phishing scheme carried out via email or SMS. And when the bad guys do succeed, they sell their mobile exploits for millions on the dark market.

Mobile 132

Mobile Malware Spyware Media 132

Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2021

Ringostat is an Eastern European company specializing in call-tracking, analytics, and other marketing aids for smartphones. The voice recording information could be accessed by anyone with a link and an Internet connection, leaving millions vulnerable. The leak has since been secured. What’s Happening?

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Identity Theft B2B Phishing 98

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

RADIUS and TACACS+ apply to specific types of endpoints, but the ZTNA-as-a-Service product works for all kinds of devices, including Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) endpoints, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, operations technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and industrial IoT (IIoT).

IoT 93

IoT Authentication VPN Backups 93

Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

An online search for the term “yehuo” reveals an account on the Chinese Software Developer Network which uses that same nickname and references the domain blazefire[.]com. In July 2017, Russian antivirus vendor Dr.Web published research showing that Triada had been installed by default on at least four low-cost Android models.

Mobile 247

Mobile Technology Manufacturing Malware 247

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

They can sell your information on the black market, use it to commit identity theft, or even access your online accounts and steal your money. Stealing Your Personal Information: Fake QR codes can be used to redirect you to phishing websites that mimic legitimate ones, such as your bank’s website or social media accounts.

Scams 103

Scams Identity Theft Phishing Malware 103

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Expanding your startup into new overseas markets is a tremendously exciting milestone for many ambitious business owners. You shouldn't ignore these challenges in favor of what your new markets appear like through rose-tinted glasses.

Penetration Testing 78

Penetration Testing Risk Cyber threats Marketing 78

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Malware is one of the biggest threats businesses face, and with nearly a third of all malware coming through the internet and email, businesses and consumers alike need ways to protect themselves. This guide covers the major categories of internet security suites and includes a few of the top options for each. Antivirus Software.

Internet 136

Internet Internet Software Antivirus 136

Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

An online search for the term “yehuo” reveals an account on the Chinese Software Developer Network which uses that same nickname and references the domain blazefire[.]com. In July 2017, Russian antivirus vendor Dr.Web published research showing that Triada had been installed by default on at least four low-cost Android models.

Mobile 163

Mobile Technology Manufacturing Software 163

Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

As we mentioned in the previous part, there are six major data types; credit card and payment information, credentials of accounts, government secrets, personally identifiable information (PII), corporate intellectual Property (IP), and critical infrastructure data. The second scenario is about account credentials.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Penetration Testing Passwords Backups 52

Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

DarkReading Twitter account has more than 200k followers, a very solid number for the cybersecurity industry. The Security Ledger The main aspect of cybersecurity this blog focuses on is the Internet-of-Things security. Being updated with IoT security news becomes more and more important, as the global IoT market is constantly growing.

Cybersecurity 56

Cybersecurity IoT Antivirus Education 56

Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack. Very few providers on the market grant ransomware protection coming with backup services, making the backed up files isolated and airtight. How does antivirus help against ransomware, you may ask?

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Backups Antivirus Firewall 52

DoublePulsar

APRIL 20, 2023

Off the back of that piece, Capita still failed to issue any update to markets or investors, failed to acknowledge ransomware, failed to acknowledge the link to Black Basta, ignored the problem for a week, and then tried to pretend to press that data leaked by the ransomware group may be “public domain”. Go in hard. Go in hard. Go in hard.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Government Data breaches Media 126

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Google, Facebook and Amazon have gotten filthy rich doing one thing extremely well: fixating on every move each one of us makes when we use our Internet-connected computing devices. The largest bucket is probably targeted advertising and marketing communications technologies. Related: Protecting web gateways.

Retail 138

Retail Digital transformation Advertising Software 138

Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2019

To prevent this, businesses needs to ask Admin that handles creating and deleting Slack user accounts. That individual must know exactly when to on-board and off-board slack user and guest accounts. There are millions of third party app available on the internet that needs permission, integration and access to your personal data.

Encryption 74

Encryption Risk Small Business Financial Services 74

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. This is especially true for your existing intrusion detection and prevention system (IDPS), antivirus, and anti-malware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Backups Software Encryption 97

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.

Mobile 96

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 96

Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

According to Constella, this email address was used in 2010 to register an account for a Dmitry Yurievich Khoroshev from Voronezh, Russia at the hosting provider firstvds.ru. NeroWolfe seems to have abandoned all of his forum accounts sometime in 2016. DomainTools reports that stairwell.ru Image: Shutterstock. They just sit and wait.

Ransomware 230

Ransomware Cybercrime Accountability Malware 230

Spinone

APRIL 30, 2020

The same rule goes for your OneDrive for Business files with only one exception: the visibility of the files you create in the Shared folder via your school or work Office 365 account is determined by a policy set by an administrator. Keep reading to find out more about how to secure the sharing permissions. How to maximize OneDrive security?

Backups 78

Backups Encryption Ransomware Antivirus 78

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

So how did this small group of amateurs steal information on nearly a third of the world’s Internet users? Consider using some form of two-factor authentication, for customer accounts and for employees, to added a very powerful extra layer of security.

Encryption 40

Encryption Malware Antivirus Passwords 40

Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

In fact, an October 2022 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that loss of learning following a cyberattack ranged from three days to three weeks, with recovery time taking anywhere from two to nine months. Require all accounts with credentialed logins to comply with NIST standards for password policies.

Education 61

Education Ransomware Cybersecurity Risk 61

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Expanding attack surfaces require additional skills to secure, maintain, and monitor an ever-expanding environment of assets such as mobile, cloud, and the internet of things (IoT). Markets also continue to evolve in diversity of offerings and the variety of organizations providing services.

Telecommunications 84

Telecommunications Firewall Penetration Testing Cybersecurity 84

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2022

For example, the marketing department in a pharmaceutical company should never be trying to access the drug research data, and the warehouse employees of an e-commerce company should not be trying to access employee personal information from the file server’s human resources (HR) folders. Also read: Best Antivirus Software.

Backups 102

Backups Software Artificial Intelligence Healthcare 102

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 14, 2023

For many years, Ika held a key position at one of Russia’s largest Internet service providers, and his (mostly glowing) reputation as a reliable provider of web hosting to the Russian cybercrime community gave him an encyclopedic knowledge about nearly every major player in that scene at the time. ru under the handle “ r-fac1.”

Cybercrime 225

Cybercrime Accountability Advertising Computers and Electronics 225

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 17, 2018

No one in cybersecurity refers to “antivirus” protection any more. since the nascent days of the antivirus market, I find in fascinating that the top dozen or so antivirus players have all managed to remain in the game. Related video: New York holds companies accountable for data security. keep intensifying.

Antivirus 174

Antivirus Digital transformation Social Engineering Technology 174

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

In particular, advertisers can display targeted offerings, and attackers can access accounts with various services, such as online banking. For example, an attacker could log in to a victim’s Facebook account and post a phishing link or spread spam. Attacks on personal data. The best part of it is that the AdWare.AndroidOS.Ewind.kp

Mobile 132

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 132

SecureList

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The software, known as stalkerware, is commercially available to everyone with access to the internet. Stalkerware is software that is commercially available to everyone with access to the internet. The risks of stalkerware can go beyond the online sphere and enter the physical world. The issue of, and the story behind, stalkerware.

Mobile 80

Mobile Surveillance Software Passwords 80

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Most of us already know the importance of using antivirus , anti-malware, and VPNs to secure our computers, phones, and other devices against potential attacks. To perform the experiment, we used Internet of Things (IoT) search engines to search for open devices that utilized common printer ports and protocols. Original post: [link].

Hacking 144

Hacking IoT Firmware Internet 144

SiteLock

OCTOBER 21, 2021

There is no clear definition of NGFW in the wild, and the functionality of the solutions presented on the market has significant differences. According to the old Akamai 2019 Traffic Report, back then, 83% of HTTP traffic on the Internet was made up of API calls. What Does WAF Protect? But that is another story. About The Author.

Firewall 52

Firewall Information Security Penetration Testing Banking 52

The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2021

As established and newer cybersecurity vendors scramble to catch the SASE wave, marketing messages have sometimes been less than clear. Defense-in-depth meant adding on layers of intrusion detection and data loss prevention systems, while also keeping antivirus software updated and vulnerabilities patched.

Cybersecurity 182

Cybersecurity Architecture Marketing IoT 182

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Do antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools stop ransomware? Only about 20% of the ransomware tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) used by ransomware attackers are identified out-of-the-box by antivirus (AV), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and security information and event management (SIEM) tools.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Cyber Insurance Backups Insurance 52