Troy Hunt

AUGUST 29, 2023

Guidance for those impacted by this incident is the same tried and tested advice given after previous malware incidents: Keep security software such as antivirus up to date with current definitions. Enable multi-factor authentication where supported, at least for your most important services (email, banking, social, etc.)

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Dark Reading

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Priorities are shifting, with growing emphasis on endpoint detection and response (EDR) software and multifactor authentication (MFA), a recent survey of IT professionals shows.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 14, 2023

Cloud providers implement access controls through authentication and authorization. Authentication is the process of verifying a user’s identity, while authorization is the process of granting or denying access based on the user’s identity and privileges. Antivirus software scans files for known viruses and malware.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The response is often to throw scanning engines and antivirus products at workstations, but all that does is delay boot up times and logging into the network. Instead of a somewhat nice and tidy domain tucked behind a series of firewalls and defenses, it is now connected to the same network as Alexa devices.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

This deal reads like to the epilogue to a book titled The First 20 Years of the Supremely Lucrative Antivirus Market. Way back in 1990, Symantec acquired Norton Utilities and made Norton the heart of its antivirus subscription offering. Related: The coming of ubiquitous passwordless access.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Employ real-time antivirus scanning. By using real-time antivirus scanning to detect and neutralize security risks as they enter the trading system, threats can be quickly identified and eliminated. Real-time antivirus scanning enhances the security of investor data by providing immediate protection against known and emerging threats.

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 14, 2023

DevOps platform CircleCI on Friday disclosed that unidentified threat actors compromised an employee's laptop and leveraged malware to steal their two-factor authentication-backed credentials to breach the company's systems and data last month.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 16, 2023

On Friday, DevOps platform CircleCI revealed that unidentified threat actors compromised an employee’s laptop and stole their two-factor authentication credentials to compromise the company’s systems and data. According to CircleCI’s chief technology officer, Rob […].

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Maintaining and updating antivirus software. Using multi factor authentication. The advisory urged healthcare facilities to follow best practices to prevent malware infections, including: Regularly applying security patches to computers and networking equipment. Disabling unused remote desktop protocol (RDP) ports.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Implement Passwordless Strong Authentication Strong authentication is crucial in enhancing cybersecurity. Passwordless authentication relies on alternative methods, such as biometrics, one-time passcodes, or smart cards, to verify a user's identity.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The advisory recommended enabling multifactor authentication (MFA), setting antivirus and anti-malware programs to conduct regular scans, deploying strong spam filters to prevent phishing emails from. The post CISA, FBI Advise Vigilance as Ukraine Conflict Continues appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Set-up 2-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication or two-step verification involves adding a step to add an extra layer of protection to accounts. Use antivirus software. Your devices need excellent antivirus software to act as the next defense line by blocking and detecting known malware. Secure home router.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Keep all devices updated with the latest security patches, and use reputable antivirus solutions that can block suspicious downloads and identify malicious software. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) can add a vital layer of protection, and carefully inspect email addresses and links before taking any action.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 17, 2023

The malware was not detected by our antivirus software. In this case, the session cookie was an authentication token, described in the report as a "2FA-backed SSO session" cookie. In this case, the session cookie was an authentication token, described in the report as a "2FA-backed SSO session" cookie.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 30, 2022

The Work from Home (WfH) culture might do well to the employees, but some companies are disclosing openly that they are witnessing a surge in cyber attacks( mainly data breaches) on their IT infrastructure as their employees are not following basic cyber hygiene of using strong passwords and authenticating their Identity whole accessing networks.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The broad failure to use the most effective cybersecurity protections available, including antivirus, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and a password manager. The number of people who use antivirus is too low. The worrying percentage of people who monitor their romantic partner online without consent.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2022

SharkBot banking malware was able to evade Google Play Store security checks masqueraded as an antivirus app. SharkBot is a banking trojan that has been active since October 2021, it allows to steal banking account credentials and bypass multi-factor authentication mechanisms. sellsourcecode.supercleaner).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

The cybersecurity researchers observed threat actors obtaining initial access to organizations through a virtual private network (VPN) service without multifactor authentication (MFA) configured. The attackers mostly used Cisco vulnerabilities CVE-2020-3259 and CVE-2023-20269.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The vulnerability is an authentication bypass issue affecting the on-premises version of TeamCity. and below is prone to an authentication bypass, which allows an unauthenticated attacker to gain remote code execution (RCE) on the server. in TeamCity. TeamCity server version 2023.05.3

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

Consider the following preventive measures: 1. Update Software: Keep your smartphone’s operating system, apps, and antivirus soft-ware up to date. 3. Install Antivirus Software: Utilize a reliable mobile security solution that can detect and prevent ransomware infections.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

A domain controller is a server that responds to security authentication requests in a Windows environment, and a compromised domain controller can give attackers the keys to the kingdom inside a corporate network. “Administrators should prioritize patching this flaw as soon as possible.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Recorded as CVE-2019-16098 , the flaw allows any authenticated user to read and write to arbitrary memory, I/O ports and MSR control registers. Researchers observed one particularly troubling exploit, as BlackByte recently used the vulnerability to jam security solutions such as EDR and antivirus software. sys and RTCore64.sys,

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

To prevent unwanted access and protect data in transit, wireless connections must be secured with strong authentication procedures, encryption protocols, access control rules, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other security measures. As a result, wireless networks are prone to eavesdropping, illegal access and theft.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2020

It could be exploited by a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installs. An attempted attack requires user authentication.” The vulnerability could be exploited by an authenticated attacker to “manipulate certain agent client components.”. An attempted attack requires user authentication.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

After conducting an OSINT analysis, it was determined that the sender’s email fails to pass DMARC (Domain Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance), and MX record authentication. DMARC is a protocol used to authenticate emails and prevent phishing attacks by verifying the sender’s domain.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

August 31, 2023 VMware Updates Address Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities VMware Aria Operations for Networks, formerly known as vRealize Network Insight, has a critical SSH authentication bypass flaw, identified as CVE-2023-34039 , with a CVSS severity rating of 9.8.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2022

The company also added that it is practically infeasible to derive a password from the associated hash, and exposed hashes cannot be used to authenticate. . “All active accounts requiring a password reset are being notified directly with instructions.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2021

On July 28, Trend Micro released security patches for multiple incorrect permission assignment privilege escalation, incorrect permission preservation authentication bypass, arbitrary file upload, and local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in Apex One and Apex One as a Service products.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

Using misconfigured multi-factor authentication (MFA) and an unpatched Windows vulnerability, Russian state-sponsored hackers were able to breach a non-governmental organization (NGO) and escalate privileges, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI revealed last week. Remote Work Environment Best Practices.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2021

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a security alert related to the discovery of 13 malware samples on compromised Pulse Secure devices, many of which were undetected by antivirus products. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 2, 2023

Use antivirus software that can detect and block malware. Enable two-factor authentication whenever possible that requires you to enter an additional code after entering your password. You should scan your computer with antivirus software to ensure no spyware or keylogger malware is present. How Can Keylogging Be Prevented?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2022

Currently, it is in active development and has the following capabilities: Anti-Detection: Once executed, it checks and kills the processes related to antivirus and sandbox as shown in the figure below. BlackGuard detects antivirus processes. This allows it to bypass antivirus and string-based detection.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

authentication to gather endpoint information for reporting and enforcement. Agents Portnox does not require an agent. Agentless options use root certificates, simple certificate enrollment protocol (SCEP), Microsoft InTune integration, and EAP-TLS 802.1x

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

Code-signing certificates are supposed to help authenticate the identity of software publishers, and provide cryptographic assurance that a signed piece of software has not been altered or tampered with. “Antivirus software trusts signed programs more. “Why do I need a certificate?” 2016 sales thread on Exploit.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2022

.” Below is the list of actions recommended to the organizations: • Set antivirus and antimalware programs to conduct regular scans. Require multifactor authentication. Enable strong spam filters to prevent phishing emails from reaching end users. Filter network traffic. Update software.

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Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

Consider implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for an additional layer of security. Firewall and Antivirus Protection: Install and maintain a reputable firewall and antivirus software on all your computers and networks. Regularly install security patches and updates to protect against known vulnerabilities.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 3, 2024

The term “FUD” in those names stands for “ F ully U n- D etectable,” and it refers to cybercrime resources that will evade detection by security tools like antivirus software or anti-spam appliances.

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