Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

Use multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) to help protect your accounts wherever it’s offered. Content blockers help reduce ads, Trojans, phishing, and other undesirable content that an antivirus product alone may not stop. Never connect the backup drive to a computer if you suspect that the computer is infected with malware.

Backups 102

Backups Password Management Identity Theft Passwords 102

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Related: How ransomware became a scourge Specialists get assigned to poke around, locate key servers and find stealthy paths to send in more malware. Once they were inside, they would turn off your antivirus software and the software responsible for online backups. “Once they’re in the front door, now the humans get involved.”

Encryption 147

Encryption Malware Ransomware Cyber Attacks 147

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Out of the 18,000 Orion IT customers affected by the malware, it seems that only a handful were of interest to the attackers. For example, before making the first internet connection to its C2s, the Sunburst malware lies dormant for up to two weeks, preventing easy detection of this behaviour in sandboxes.

Malware 101

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 101

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The PyInstaller module for Windows contains a script named “Guard” Interestingly, this malware was developed for both Windows and macOS operating systems. The malware tries to spread to other hosts on the network by infecting USB drives. After this, they were tricked into downloading previously unknown malware.

Malware 92

Malware Banking Energy and Utilities Accountability 92

Webroot

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

For most small businesses, the chances of falling prey to a long-term covert surveillance operation by well-resourced, likely state-backed actors are slim. This shows that stealthily surveilling a network is not a tactic exclusive to highly sophisticated threat actors targeting enterprise businesses.

Small Business 70

Small Business Hacking Passwords Surveillance 70

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Leading Android health apps expose users to avoidable threats like surveillance and identity theft, due to their risky permissions. Malware can use this permission to plant harmful files or steal sensitive information. antivirus) require this access, malicious apps could abuse it to take full control of your device.

Accountability 99

Accountability Mobile Surveillance Information Security 99

DoublePulsar

APRIL 20, 2023

Here’s a writeup from Kroll on a typical Black Basta incident: Qakbot has been around for many years, and is under heavy surveillance by both commercial CTI providers and independent security researchers. If you see alerts for Qakbot, isolate the PC and lock the user account until you’re sure things are safe. Go in hard. Go in hard.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Government Data breaches Media 126

SecureList

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The Coalition Against Stalkerware warns that stalkerware “may facilitate intimate partner surveillance, harassment, abuse, stalking, and/or violence.” They still need physical access to the phone to jailbreak it, so iPhone users who fear surveillance should always keep an eye on their device.

Mobile 86

Mobile Surveillance Software Passwords 86

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

While these solutions (such as [Microsoft365]) offer a level of protection and capabilities (antivirus, anti-spam, archiving, etc.), While many envision attacks on smart cars and surveillance cameras, servers exposed to the demilitarized zone (DMZ), such as MoveIT servers , also provide tantalizing edge targets.

Cybersecurity 140

Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

In case you want to train your employees, you may need to use a company account to be able to set scheduled lessons for your staff. to $199 for business accounts. There are two types to choose from: an individual account and a company account. Create different kinds of malware for Windows, Mac OS, Linux & Android.

Social Engineering 40

Social Engineering Accountability Phishing Cybersecurity 40