Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Iran comes under cyber-attack again, a massive offensive brought down a large portion of the Iranian access to the Internet. Iran infrastructures are under attack, a massive cyberattack brought down a large portion of the Iranian access to the Internet, according to the experts the national connectivity fell to 75%. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

These so-called “push notifications” rely on an Internet standard designed to work similarly across different operating systems and web browsers. The company’s site currently is ranked by Alexa.com as among the top 2,000 sites in terms of Internet traffic globally. McAfee has not yet responded to requests for comment.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 22, 2022

” The DOJ’s statement doesn’t mention that RSOCKS has been in operation since 2014, when access to the web store for the botnet was first advertised on multiple Russian-language cybercrime forums. Even today, the RUSdot Mailer is advertised for sale at the top of the RUSdot community forum.

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Adam Levin

AUGUST 5, 2020

The NSA has issued a cybersecurity advisory about the use of location data on personal devices, social media accounts, mobile applications, as well as Internet of Things-enabled devices. Resetting Advertising IDs on mobile devices at least once per week. Turning off Bluetooth and GPS when not in active use.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2020

There seems to be a new stealer in town called #TroyStealer , targeting Portuguese internet users EXE: [link] Exfil email address: domionhuby@gmail.com Has anyone seen this threat before? /cc Finally, the malware validates there is a valid Internet connection through a speed test website. on Twitter, and targeting Portuguese users.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2020

Researchers at cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies Security have discovered several vulnerabilities in communication protocol GPRS Tunnelling Protocol ( GTP ), that is used by mobile network operators (MNOs). phone number) of a real subscriber and impersonate him to access the Internet. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an alert about cyber criminals using a new methodology to defraud users – brand impersonation via search engine advertisement services. At first, cyber criminals buy advertisements that appear in internet […].

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2019

But this story is about so-called “bulletproof residential VPN services” that appear to be built by purchasing or otherwise acquiring discrete chunks of Internet addresses from some of the world’s largest ISPs and mobile data providers. ” The Hackforums user “Profitvolt” advertising residential proxies. .”

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2020

Hackers are conducting a mass-scanning the Internet for vulnerable Salt installs that could allow them to hack the organizations, the last victim is the Ghost blogging platform. Please vote Security Affairs for European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards – VOTE FOR YOUR WINNERS [link]. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – Salt, hacking).

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

February 6, 2024 is Safer Internet Day. When I was asked to write about the topic, I misunderstood the question and heard: “can you cover save the internet” and we all agreed that it might be too late for that. The internet has been around for quite some time now, and most of us wouldn’t know what to do without it.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 27, 2022

Are you seeing the same advertisement on all the websites that you are surfing? Nowadays, as soon as you search for a product online, the web search giant sells that data to advertisement firms that then sell that info to product selling companies based on the profile info of the searching person like gender, interest, age and such.

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2020

Hackers have been scanning the Internet for SAP systems affected by RECON vulnerability, researchers from Bad Packets warn. Researchers from Bad Packets reported that threat actors have been scanning the Internet for SAP systems affected by RECON vulnerability , , tracked as CVE-2020-6287. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 7, 2020

The co-owners of vDOS , a now-defunct service that for four years helped paying customers launch more than two million distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that knocked countless Internet users and websites offline, each have been sentenced to six months of community service by an Israeli court. vDOS as it existed on Sept.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

House of Representatives passed the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, a bill that aims at improving the security of IoT devices. House of Representatives last week passed the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, a bill designed to improve the security of IoT devices. SecurityAffairs – hacking, IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act ).

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Mirai enslaves poorly secured “Internet of Things” (IoT) devices like security cameras, digital video recorders (DVRs) and routers for use in large-scale online attacks. A depiction of the outages caused by the Mirai attacks on Dyn, an Internet infrastructure company. Source: Downdetector.com.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In a bid to minimize these scenarios, a growing number of major companies are adopting “ Security.txt ,” a proposed new Internet standard that helps organizations describe their vulnerability disclosure practices and preferences. An example of a security.txt file. Image: Securitytxt.org. well-known/security.txt.

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Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2019

GreyNoise is observing sweeping tests for systems vulnerable to the RDP "BlueKeep" (CVE-2019-0708) vulnerability from several dozen hosts around the Internet. Now the popular expert Robert Graham has scanned the Internet for vulnerable systems. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 11, 2025

Researchers from cybersecurity firm Morphisec have uncovered the scheme’s full extent. Instead of relying on traditional phishing or cracked software sites, they build convincing AI-themed platforms often advertised via legitimate-looking Facebook groups and viral social media campaigns, said Shmuel Uzan, a researcher at Morphisec.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. IoT devices are exposed to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. However, if you know where the dangers lurk, there is a way to minimize the cybersecurity risks. Poor credentials.

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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. under the name Alexandru Florea , and the username “ Acidut.”

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The latest, major threats to Mac computers can steal passwords and credit card details with delicate precision, targeting victims across the internet based on their device, location, and operating system. With the right cybersecurity practices, everyday Mac users can stay safe from these emerging threats.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 21, 2023

A lot of internet users cannot imagine having a life without technology or access to e-ticket booking, e-commerce, online banking, the latest news, or getting in touch with their family and friends using online communication or through social media. But is it always safe to surf the internet?

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 2, 2022

With the recent demise of several popular “proxy” services that let cybercriminals route their malicious traffic through hacked PCs, there is now something of a supply chain crisis gripping the underbelly of the Internet. A review of the Internet addresses historically used by Super-socks[.]biz Image: Spur.us.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 4, 2023

” Customers could search for infected systems with a variety of options, including by Internet address or by specific domain names associated with stolen credentials. The other use of our kit of real fingerprints is to cover-up the traces of your real internet activity.” Image: KrebsOnSecurity.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 28, 2020

Internet address, and there’s a good chance you’ll see a paid ad show up on the first page of results warning that using such services to attack others online is illegal. ’s Cybersecurity Challenge , which tries gamify computer security concepts and highlight potential careers in cybersecurity roles.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2019

NSA is redefining its cybersecurity mission and with the Cybersecurity Directorate it will enhance its partnerships with unclassified collaboration and information sharing. Under the new Cybersecurity Directorate — a major organization that unifies NSA’s foreign intelligence and cyberdefense missions.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

Make sure your organization is aware of and prepared for the complex cybersecurity risks that emerge when you mix AI and the cloud. The bill would require IoT manufacturers and internet service providers (ISPs) to provide clear and timely information about their connected devices support lifecycles.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2025

Phishing plays straight out of the cybercrime playbook "March Madness brings heightened cybersecurity risks this year, especially with the expansion of sports gambling beyond traditional office pools creating new attack vectors for credential harvesting and financial fraud," warns J. Awareness and vigilance.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 22, 2021

“In the tech-heavy, geek-speak world of cybersecurity, these sorts of infographics and maps are popular because they promise to make complicated and boring subjects accessible and sexy,” I wrote in a January 2016 story about Norse’s implosion. By 2014 it was throwing lavish parties at top Internet security conferences.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

This year, Spring Break vacationers are packing more than their flip-flops, bucket hats, and sunglassestheyre also packing a few cybersecurity anxieties for the trip. But as more apps help with traveling needs, more opportunities arise for those apps to be falsely emulated and maliciously advertised online.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2025

A new wave of cyberattacks is sweeping through Russia as cybercriminals deploy the so-called SilentCryptoMiner a cryptocurrency miner masquerading as a legitimate internet bypass tool. Attackers package the SilentCryptoMiner within archives advertised as deep packet inspection (DPI) bypass utilities.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 30, 2021

Nitro Ransomware, a new variant of file encrypting malware is shaking up the internet by demanding Discord Nitro Gift Cards from victims instead of cryptocurrency. that allows its subscribers to upload files that are large and also offers to its users better emoji option along with HD Video streaming that is free of advertisements.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

Experts believe Artificial intelligence (AI) could introduce new cybersecurity concerns, and that the upcoming 5G network could pose new risks as well. Here’s a look at how the report frames AI and 5G in cybersecurity. Most Respondents Say AI Will Impact Their Cybersecurity Strategies.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Cybersecurity is an increasingly significant focus for many companies as cyberattacks become more frequent and more costly. Which are 5 Cybersecurity trends in the professional services sector? The cybersecurity landscape is changing, and every industry will need to adapt. Automation and AI Will Come to Cybersecurity.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The Supreme Court is about to reconsider Section 230, a law that’s been the foundation of the way we have used the Internet for decades. Section 230 has frequently been referred to as a key law, which has allowed the Internet to develop to what it is now. The implications of removing that protection could be huge.

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SecureBlitz

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As an avid internet user, I'm sure you've encountered pop-up ads, banner ads, and other forms of advertising while browsing the web. While advertising is an essential part of the internet, it can be invasive, distracting, and even harmful. Here is an ultimate Ad Blocker guide.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2022

Surfshark partnered with a number of independent cybersecurity researchers to quantify the scope and pattern of data breaches over the past couple of decades. Much of the hard evidence came from correlating breached databases sitting in the open Internet. Essential security tool.

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