Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

To restore functionality without having to decrypt files and pay a possible ransom (not recommended), it is always advisable to adequately safeguard backups, adopting backup strategies according to the 3-2-1 rule: keep at least 3 copies of company data in 2 different formats, with 1 copy offline and located off-site.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

For example, antivirus software such as Malwarebytes needs to be able to see everything it can in order to best protect you. However, social engineering isn’t the only danger. In other words, if you connect a drive named “backup”, it would become accessible on the system at /Volumes/backup.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2024

Antivirus Inspection Not all RBI products will prioritize this time factor. HTTP Authentication When attempting to have HTTP traffic egress an RBI security product, you must be prepared to authenticate to get out. Cobalt Strike has a native capability to specify a proxy and credentials if known. Why Do We Still Recommend RBI?

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Ransomware, a definition Ransomware is a set of malware technologies, hacking techniques, and social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use to cause harm, breach data, and render data unusable. Do antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools stop ransomware? Logins without multi-factor authentication.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Security Antivirus – software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats, alert you, and neutralize malicious code. Authenticator – a method of how a user can prove his/her identity to a system. Also, this list will make you more aware of the threats that lie in wait for you around every internet corner.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. If your antivirus software fails to notice a new strain, you can reinstall the browser. This exposed data includes everything from emails and documents typed to passwords entered for authentication purposes. Phishing and Social Engineering.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Backup files: Regularly back-up public cloud resources. Mitigating DDoS Attacks To lessen the risk of a DDoS attack, implement the following methods: Use traffic filtering: Traffic filtering technologies separate authentic and malicious traffic, allowing the system to reject harmful requests.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers. It emerges that email marketing giant Mailchimp got hacked. A report commissioned by Sen.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This includes the ability to install software, change its settings, manage backup operations, and more. Regardless of the user authentication mechanism used, privileges must be built into the operating system, file system, applications, databases, hypervisors, cloud platforms, network infrastructure. Social engineering.

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SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

According to a report by the Barracuda cybersecurity company, in 2021, businesses with fewer than 100 employees experienced far more social engineering attacks than larger ones. Fake e-mails were thoroughly crafted, so that the employees would not question their authenticity. Scammers often reach employees by e-mail.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Although beyond the scope of the network, effective network security relies upon the effective authentication of the user elsewhere in the security stack. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) : In today’s ransomware-riddled environment, two-factor authentication should also be considered a minimum requirement for all forms of remote access.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 16, 2019

To ensure that your data is safe, get a backup for Office 365. Keep your antivirus software up to date. However, don’t forget that even an updated antivirus may not detect advanced malware strains. Backup your data with professional backup services. Read next: How to backup your Office 365 data.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals trick people into giving away sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. It includes various security measures such as access control, encryption, and backups. It includes viruses, worms, and Trojans.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

APTs will contain a cyberattack component, but APTs also commonly include confidence schemes, social engineering , physical access to facilities , bribes, extortion, and other methods to gain system access. Maintain effective endpoint security ( antivirus , EDR ). Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

Solarwinds Network Configuration Manager Solarwinds’ Network Configuration Manager provides a package of solutions for network compliance, network automation, network configuration backup, and vulnerability assessment.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Any bugs or glitches in its programming leaves noticeable trails for antivirus software to track. The rootkit itself was spread through a number of infection vectors, most notably social engineering and exploit packs like Blackhole. using strong authentication. Looking for More About Malware?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2022

Antivirus companies like McAfee jumped on the opportunity to provide anti-APT products. Social engineering training. Offline backups. Social Engineering Training and Two-Factor Authentication Two-factor authentication and social engineering training are both are highly effective countermeasures to put in place.

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