SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Judging a cyber threat by its name can be illusory. The concept of the term "malvertising" (a portmanteau of "malicious advertising") suggests an overlap with ads, albeit dodgy ones, and therefore fuels the fallacy that its impact hardly goes beyond frustration. How does a malvertising attack unfold?

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cybersecurity professionals stand on the frontlines, ever-vigilant against an increasing tide of cyber threats. They must recognise the scam patterns that may threaten a business’s data and take a unified approach to prevent data loss and mitigate cyber threats.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 1, 2024

Your internet browser remembers and reflects what we like, but the question remains - how does the browser store those memories? To simplify what a cookie is in the context of technology, it’s a small text file sent to your internet browser by the website you visit for a better user experience. The answer is through “Cookies”.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2019

We have also to consider that Windows XP was designed with security requirements that are not effective against current cyber threats. Recently, Russia successfully concluded a series of tests for its RuNET , aimed at country disconnection from the Internet. reads a post published by RadioLiberty. ” concludes The Guardian.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 1, 2024

Your internet browser remembers and reflects what we like, but the question remains - how does the browser store those memories? To simplify what a cookie is in the context of technology, it’s a small text file sent to your internet browser by the website you visit for a better user experience. The answer is through “Cookies”.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

. “The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) responded to a recent threat actor’s cyberattack on a federal agency’s enterprise network.” “First the threat actor logged into a user’s O365 account from Internet Protocol (IP) address 91.219.236[.]166 ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2020

The 2019 National Cyber Security Strategy aims to allow Ireland to continue to safely enjoy the benefits of the digital revolution and play a full part in shaping the future of the Internet. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) routes your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel, shielding your data from hackers and ensuring your online activities remain private and secure. Secure Browsing: Once connected, you can browse the internet securely, stream content, and perform other online activities with enhanced privacy.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 28, 2021

And, as a result, stops data from being shared, leaked, or sold to third-party advertisers and data brokers. We recommend you go one step further and disable the identifier for advertisers, or IDFA. If you want an ever broader umbrella, we’ll let you in on a secret about internet advertising.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 21, 2024

Writing an op-ed column in The Times, Prof Ciaran Martin, former head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, argued it’s time to ban ransomware payments. Ransomware is by far the most damaging cyber-threat to most businesses right now,” he wrote. MORE Jane Frankland argues that making CISOs into heroes isn’t helpful.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 15, 2021

” Cyber threat intelligence firm Flashpoint obtained a copy of the data leaked by pompompurin, and said it includes partial credit card data, email addresses, full names, IP addresses, browser user agent string data, physical addresses, phone numbers, and amount paid. According to DomainTools [an advertiser on this site] Wli[.]design

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2020

Microsoft revealed that it has also collaborated with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and other industry partners to help detect and sanitize infected computers. ” ~ Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. .

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 30, 2023

Malware: Google Search Ads Used to Spread Malware In late December, the FBI issued an announcement alerting the public to the potential of malware being pushed via advertisements appearing in Google search results. 10 ) This gimmick resulted in instances of victims downloading IcedID malware loader and a variant of Racoon Stealer. (

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2020

Trustwave experts pointed out that many users that weren’t using the MikroTik routers were affected too because Internet providers and big organizations leverage MikroTik routers compromised by hackers. The campaign can potentially compromise over a million of MikroTik routers exposed on the Internet. ” reported Trend Micro. .”

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Belorussian authorities blocked ProtonMail following a wave of bomb threats. CTHoW v2.0 – Cyber Threat Hunting on Windows. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2020

Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The risk of escalation and retaliation in cyberspace, the increasing number of cyber attacks and cyber threats even more sophisticated could have a destabilizing effect on international peace and security. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ” continues the AFP.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2018

2018 was the year of the Internet of Things (IoT), massive attacks and various botnets hit smart devices, These are 5 IoT Security Predictions for 2019. Attacks that infect a high volume of devices with a direct internet interface (i.e., The Time for Automation in Cyber Security is Now. Insights from VDOO’s leadership.

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SecureList

MARCH 15, 2021

In fact, not only did the way people lived and worked changed, but so did the methods and tactics used by criminals on the Internet looking to exploit the massive increase in online traffic. A fake landing page for a mask advertised in a phishing email. With the world on lockdown, Internet demand reached unprecedented levels.

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Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2022

Frappo” is actively advertised in the Dark Web and on Telegram where it has a group with over 1,965 active members – there cybercriminals discuss how successful they’ve been at attacking the customers of various online services. Detailed analysis of the Phishing-As-A-Service Frappo is available here: [link].

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

Thus, an antivirus is the most important security tool that everyone must have to protect themselves from viruses, malware, trojans, and similar cyber threats. An easy way to enhance your online security and privacy is by using a VPN while browsing the internet. Identity Theft Protection Tools. Ad Blockers.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2019

Despite the level of sophistication of the threat, the rootkit appears to be a work in progress, experts pointed out that it is continually evolving.” The main dropper is able to steal browser cookies and login credentials from Google Chrome, Chromium, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Baidu Browser and Yandex.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Counterfeit goods are not the only threat to popular brands on the Internet. Contextual advertising also plays a role: for only $15, it is possible to buy 100 guaranteed visits to a phishing website. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Strange Pop-Up Window Messages Unwanted pop-up advertisements or messages that display even while you are not surfing the internet might indicate the presence of adware or other types of malware. Disconnect from the Internet Malware often relies on the internet to spread or communicate with its control server.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The volume of cyber threats is massive, especially since many hackers can automate the job. AI, however, is the best multitasker there is, able to find malicious threats instantly and alert humans or lock the attacker out. A decade from now, we may not even recognize security features from when the internet first came about.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

Your digital footprint is the trail of data you leave behind when you use the internet and digital devices. Secure Your Devices To help secure your digital footprint, you must secure the devices you use to access the internet. What Is a Digital Footprint? 6 Ways to Help Protect Your Digital Footprint 1.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

USB drives are primary vector for destructive threats to industrial facilities. Group-IB and CryptoIns introduce the worlds first insurance against cyber threats for cryptocurrency exchanges. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini. Security Affairs – Newsletter ).

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Other worries were the rise in premium prices for cyber insurance, and the security implications of the rise in flexible working. The advancing pace of technology (39 percent) also featured, as effects from the pandemic have complicated organizations’ ability to protect themselves from cyber threats. Remote purchase fraud.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Considering this, banks need to rethink their approach to protection against cyber threats. In the new report, Group-IB experts described in detail the cyber threats to the financial sector—active APT groups, tactics of the attackers, infection vectors, and new hacker tools. Defense is an outdated strategy.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 31, 2022

This means that you might be ignoring a low scored CVE that is being exploited by threat actors, or focusing on “high risk” vulnerabilities that have never been exploited. Others have fused CVSS with crude measures of “buzz”, by monitoring how often a CVE or alias is mentioned on the internet.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Group-IB is one the world’s leading providers of solutions aimed at detection and prevention of cyber attacks, fraud exposure and protection of intellectual property on the Internet. GIB Threat Intelligence cyber threats data collection system has been named one of the best in class by Gartner, Forrester, and IDC.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

In 2010, security firm FireEye identified the Pirpi Remote Access Trojan (RAT) which exploited a then 0-day vulnerability in Internet Explorer versions 6, 7 and 8. In May 2017, researchers at threat intelligence firm Record Future discovered a clear link between APT3 cyber threat group and China’s Ministry of State Security.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2019

In 2010, security vendor FireEye identified the Pirpi Remote Access Trojan (RAT) which exploited a then 0-day vulnerability in Internet Explorer versions 6, 7 and 8. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2019

The small business community must understand that they represent a larger — not a smaller — portion of the threat surface where cybercrime is concerned. Safety on the Internet Isn’t a Luxury. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. A Good Idea With Limited Infrastructure Behind It.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

It is likely that in the space of a few years they will seriously affect the cyber security market.”. To infiltrate critical infrastructure networks hackers will continue to use phishing as one of their main tools, but the focus of attacks might shift to vulnerable network equipment connecting the network to the Internet.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Group-IB is one the world’s leading providers of solutions aimed at detection and prevention of cyber attacks, fraud exposure and protection of intellectual property on the Internet. GIB Threat Intelligence cyber threats data collection system has been named one of the best in class by Gartner, Forrester, and IDC.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2020

During our Cyber Threat Intelligence monitoring we spotted a particular Office document weaponized to deliver such kind of malicious tool, uncovering a hidden malicious campaign designed to target Italian speaking victims. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

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