Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2023

Ransomware Redefined: RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware attacks MAR-10445155-1.v1 v1 Truebot Activity Infects U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Staying safe online is not just a worry for parents of young children and teenagers – organizations are also constantly at risk from cyber-attacks, which is why training staff to reduce the likelihood of any such attack is crucial. The rise of cyber-attacks and phishing. Remote working risks.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This month, researcher Anand Prakash was awarded $15,000 for finding and reporting a password flaw on Facebook.com. This particular password flaw gave cyber criminals access to accounts without the account owner’s knowledge. Fifty percent of small businesses have been the target of a cyber attack.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

SMEs (Small to medium-sized enterprises) are unfortunately one of the largest targets of cyber attacks. On average, over 30,000 SME websites are targeted each day , and to make matters worse, nearly 60% of their IT professionals think they aren’t at any real risk of being attacked. Web Application Firewalls.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2021

A data breach can potentially cripple your organization, so it’s crucial to set up firewalls and prop up valuable cyber defenses to protect sensitive data. However, not all cyber attacks occur digitally. Not all data breaches and other cyber attacks are directly caused by deliberate attempts by hackers.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Timehop says the attacker gained initial access to its systems by compromising an employee's credentials, and then the hacker created their own administrative user account in the system. The attacker then checked back occasionally but found no personally identifiable information (PII) available. How the breach started.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2021

After an investigation of the Oldsmar incident, it was revealed that the hacker was able to gain access because the computer system was using an unsupported version of Windows with no firewall. The system was also only accessible using a shared TeamViewer password among the employees. Vaulting Shared Passwords.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

After extracting some of the samples and investigating the situation, China believes that the " overview, technical characteristics, attack weapons, attack paths and attack sources of the relevant attack events" originated from the NSA's Office of Tailored Access Operations (TAO). stealing over 140GB of high-value data.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

So … the EDR missed an indicator of compromise, and while it may have compensated for it later, the firewall should have stopped inbound/outbound traffic but failed to do so.” ” Organizations can still be protected even if their EDR technologies only identify attack patterns rather than individual files, he said.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 31, 2022

Some studies suggest that between 2020 and 2021 there was a 50% increase in overall attacks on corporate networks, and a 40% increase in cyber attacks globally. Additionally, there are powerful protections offered by software such as the company firewall and other software. . But what has driven this rise in cybercrime?

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Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2021

Bose Corporation has announced it was the victim of a ransomware attack that took place earlier this year, on March 7. According to the breach notification letter filed by Bose, the company was hit by a sophisticated cyber attack, threat actors deployed ransomware within its infreastructure. ” continues the letter.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

As coronavirus-themed cyber attacks ramp up, consumers and companies must practice digital distancing to keep themselves protected. Social engineering invariably is the first step in cyber attacks ranging from phishing and ransomware to business email compromise ( BEC ) scams and advanced persistent threat ( APT ) hacks.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Brute Force Attacks Brute force attacks involve systematically trying all possible combinations of passwords until the correct one is found. Hackers use automated tools to rapidly attempt multiple password combinations, exploiting weak or easily guessable passwords. The second scenario is about account credentials.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

With this modernized banking, banks and financial institutions are under constant threat from a wide range of cyber attacks. These attacks can lead to catastrophic consequences for the financial institution and its customers, resulting in financial loss, reputational damage, and loss of trust.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2020

Security researchers Pierre Kim and Alexandre Torres have discovered several vulnerabilities Zyxel Cloud CNM SecuManager software that could expose users to cyber attacks. “The attack surface is very large and many different stacks are being used it very interesting. . Also, there is no firewall by default.”

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Cytelligence

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Using NIST’s Missing Link: The Cyber Defense Matrix Organizations can turn to the Cyber Defense Matrix to overcome the limitations of the NIST CSF and provide a more actionable approach. Implement secure coding practices and web application firewalls (WAFs) to protect against web-based attacks.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Our guests also talk about incidents and cyber-attacks that they themselves have consulted on recently, including a particularly interesting insider threat case. . In one engagement this quarter, passwords were reset through a management console of a perimeter firewall that a disgruntled employee had access to. .

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2020

With Coronavirus outbreak , the protection of healthcare organizations has become a pillar of our society and Microsoft was committed to providing all the necessary support to mitigate the risks of cyber attacks. The tech giant is sending notifications to hospitals about their surface of attack.

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SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

In late December, in a presentation at the 37th Chaos Communication Congress (37C3), experts from our Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) described the attack chain in detail , including – for the first time – how the attackers exploited the CVE-2023-38606 hardware vulnerability.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

ransomware to conduct the cyber-attack, the hackers threaten to expose stolen files unless the company pays a ransom. Configure firewalls to prevent rogue IP addresses from gaining access. For added account protection, use strong passwords and activate multi-factor authentication. using the LockBit 2.0

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2023

Malicious bots can be used to carry out a range of cyber threats like account takeovers and DDoS attacks, so bot protection is an increasingly important defense for web-facing assets. Bot protection products can also help prevent DDoS attacks.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 25, 2022

These are the 10 most commonly exploited initial attack vectors, according to the Five Eyes: 1. MFA, particularly for remote desktop access, can help prevent account takeovers. With Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) as one of the most common infection vector for ransomware, MFA is a critical tool in mitigating malicious cyber activity.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

For example, in one of the most notable cases of a cyberattack on a nonproft, $650,000 was stolen from One Treasure Island , and the attack vector used was a third-party bookkeeping solution. These basic steps of upholding basic cyber hygiene are often low-cost or free and form the first line of defense against cyber threats.

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NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

According to SANS, the CIS Controls mitigate 83% of all attack techniques found in the MITRE ATT&CK Framework. Most cyber attacks are carried out using a combination of social engineering, phishing emails, and vulnerabilities — Java, Adobe Flash and Acrobat, Firefox and Chrome plugins, 0-day client-side / browser vulnerabilities.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 3, 2021

These vulnerabilities include: Backdoor account. According to Thomas Weber, an SEC Consult researcher: “This TFTP server can be abused to read all files from the system as the daemon runs as root which results in a password hash exposure via the file /etc/passwd. Device administration. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF).

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

A common thread runs through the cyber attacks that continue to defeat the best layered defenses money can buy. Related: We’re in the midst of ‘cyber Pearl Harbor’ Peel back the layers of just about any sophisticated, multi-staged network breach and you’ll invariably find memory hacking at the core.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Yes, one lapse on a spam email, one inadequate password, one abandoned account, or a malfunctioning asset can cause havoc. . Let us now see how you can make the best use of ITAM to minimize cyber attacks. Here is a rundown of the benefits of an asset management software in cutting down cyber-related threats.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Antivirus programs and firewalls are pretty good at catching malware before it can infect devices, but occasionally malware can slip through defenses, endangering personal and financial information. Log on to your Mac by entering your device password. Hold the Shift button and select Continue in Safe Mode.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 8, 2021

By taking a proactive stance against the most common cyber vulnerabilities and security misconfigurations, you can prevent many cyber attacks from happening. Solution : Use a web application firewall , automated scanning and keep your software up-to-date to work against this common vulnerability. Missing data encryption.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 26, 2021

"Enhanced monitoring and logging to identify any future actions by the threat actor or similar types of attacks. Blocked newly identified malicious sites and IPs linked to this threat actor on external firewalls to prevent potential exfiltration. Changed passwords for all end-users and privileged users.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

About 90% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email, text or malicious link, so training users not to click on anything they’re not sure about could have the highest return on investment (ROI) of any prevention technique — if those training efforts are successful and reinforced.

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Security Through Education

MARCH 3, 2021

According to Forbes , Cyber intelligence firm CYFIRMA, revealed cyberthreats related to coronavirus shot up 600% from February to March of 2020. Many Corporations are taking extensive measures to protect themselves from cyber-attacks. However, they often overlook the role of social engineering in cyber security.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In March 2018, computer systems in the City of Atlanta were infected by ransomware, the cyber attack was confirmed by the City officials. Place any system with an open RDP port behind a firewall and require users to use a virtual private network (VPN) to access that system. Where possible, apply two-factor authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

An important data protection concept for all organizations is zero trust : by limiting access and privileged accounts and walling off your most critical assets with tools like microsegmentation , a network incursion doesn’t have to become a headline-making data breach. Also read: Network Protection: How to Secure a Network 2.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

It can be a password, a fingerprint, a face scan. Exploit – a weak spot in a computer system, which can be used to attack this system. Firewall – a network security system that filters unsanctioned incoming and outgoing traffic. Authenticator – a method of how a user can prove his/her identity to a system.

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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. But it works only for individual users. All presented with real examples.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

5 Cyber Security Best Practices to Protect Your Business Data. Cyber attacks become more sophisticated every year. That’s why large, medium-sized, and small businesses need to become more proactive in their approach to cyber security. They should create cyber security policies and regularly update security programs. .

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