Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

The Akira ransomware has been active since March 2023, the threat actors behind the malware claim to have already hacked multiple organizations in multiple industries, including education, finance, and real estate. Like other ransomware gangs, the group has developed a Linux encryptor to target VMware ESXi servers.

Ransomware 106

Ransomware Encryption Antivirus VPN 106

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.

Cyber Attacks 131

Cyber Attacks Data breaches Antivirus Authentication 131

SecureWorld News

JULY 19, 2021

General mitigations outlined include: prompt patching; enhanced monitoring of network traffic, email, and endpoint systems; and the use of protection capabilities, such as an antivirus and strong authentication, to stop malicious activity.".

Hacking 90

Hacking Government Antivirus Healthcare 90

BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

What to do if you suspect a hack If you’re worried you may have lost control of your mobile, contact your network provider and ask them to block your SIM Card and send you a new one. The post What to do if you suspect your personal mobile has been hacked appeared first on BH Consulting.

Mobile 105

Mobile Hacking Banking VPN 105

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Related: Poll confirms rise of Covid 19-related hacks. 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. The main problem for remote workers is the threat to online security.

VPN 214

VPN Firewall Antivirus Passwords 214

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

.” By polling 1,000 internet users aged 13 – 77 in North America, Malwarebytes can now reveal, across all age groups and not just for Gen Z: The 10 biggest concerns of going online , including hacked financial accounts, identity theft, and malware. The number of people who use antivirus is too low.

Antivirus 123

Antivirus Identity Theft Internet Internet 123

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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Sharkbot).

Banking 81

Banking Antivirus Mobile Malware 81

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

Antivirus 99

Antivirus Software Authentication Internet 99

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. Some of the files discovered on hacked Pulse Connect Secure devices were modified versions of legitimate scripts.

Malware 130

Malware Antivirus Passwords Firewall 130

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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, zero-day).

Antivirus 106

Antivirus Authentication Hacking Information Security 106

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.

Malware 242

Malware Cybercrime Software Antivirus 242

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. . SecurityAffairs – hacking, Slack). “All active accounts requiring a password reset are being notified directly with instructions. Pierluigi Paganini.

Passwords 92

Passwords Password Management Antivirus Encryption 92

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.”

Authentication 104

Authentication Advertising Antivirus Cybercrime 104

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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, data wiping attacks). Enable strong spam filters to prevent phishing emails from reaching end users. Filter network traffic.

Antivirus 95

Antivirus Architecture Malware Cybersecurity 95

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2023

CVE-2023-42793 is an authentication bypass issue affecting the on-premises version of TeamCity. Use Microsoft Defender Antivirus to protect from this threat. An attacker can exploit the flaw to steal source code and stored service secrets and private keys of the target organization.

Artificial Intelligence 109

Artificial Intelligence Accountability Antivirus Authentication 109

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,

Ransomware 110

Ransomware Antivirus Software Malware 110

Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

Breaches can occur due to various reasons, including cyberattacks, hacking, employee negligence, physical loss of devices, and social engineering to name a few. Strong Passwords and Authentication It is very important to create unique, complex passwords for each online account and change them regularly.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Risk Identity Theft Passwords 52

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. ” Exactly what that “new work” might entail, Saim Raza wouldn’t say.

Phishing 221

Phishing Cybercrime Malware Advertising 221

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

Identify users and authenticate access to system components. Requirement 5: It is no longer sufficient to just have standard antivirus software. This requirement now specifically calls for anti-malware to be in place, necessitating a strong antivirus solution with malware protection or EDR/MDR/XDR solution.

Antivirus 138

Antivirus Retail Software Accountability 138

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Use double authentication when logging into accounts or services. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Ranzy Locker ransomware). Ensure these copies are not accessible for modification or deletion from any system where the original data resides.

Ransomware 129

Ransomware Firmware Antivirus Accountability 129

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.

Wireless 89

Wireless Encryption Authentication IoT 89

Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off. Use multifactor authentication where possible. Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software on all hosts. SecurityAffairs – hacking, BlackCat ransomware). Implement network segmentation. hard drive, storage device, the cloud).

Ransomware 106

Ransomware Antivirus Passwords Malware 106

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2021

The attacks were spotted in 2020, threat actors leveraged spear-phishing attacks, exploitation of vulnerabilities in web applications, hacking the infrastructure of contractors to penetrate the infrastructure of the Russian federal executive authorities. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Russian federal agencies). Pierluigi Paganini.

Computers and Electronics 114

Computers and Electronics Malware Antivirus Government 114

Security Affairs

JULY 27, 2022

The shell also monitors incoming and outgoing requests and runs commands sent by remote attackers, it also allows attackers to dump credentials in the background as the user authenticates to the web application. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Microsoft). Pierluigi Paganini.

Antivirus 108

Antivirus Internet Internet Authentication 108

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 28, 2021

DanderSpritz made the headlines on April 14, 2017, when it was leaked by the Shadow Broker hacking group along with other tools and exploits belonging to NSA’s arsenal. The tool also includes features to bypass Antivirus engines and perform other malicious activities. . SecurityAffairs – hacking, IKEA). Pierluigi Paganini.

Antivirus 93

Antivirus Malware Hacking Engineering 93

The Last Watchdog

MAY 17, 2021

In pulling off that milestone hack, Paige Thompson took advantage of CapOne’s lack of focus on cloud security as the banking giant rushed headlong into leveraging Amazon Web Services. A slew of new cloud-security frameworks have gained traction since the Capital One hack. Related: How credential stuffing fuels account takeovers.

Cloud Migration 214

Cloud Migration Banking Firewall Software 214

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The problem: Unpatched Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances allow attackers to retrieve authentication session cookies and other information stored in buffers. allow for authentication bypass and gain root access to systems. account”) failed to verify secret tokens received for authentication before making API requests.

Authentication 94

Authentication Mobile Accountability Software 94

Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

Know how to distinguish between fake antivirus offers and real notifications Cybercriminals often use fake antivirus offers to trick users into downloading malware. To protect your company from these types of attacks, it is important to know how to distinguish between fake antivirus offers and real notifications.

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks Antivirus Firewall Data breaches 52

Krebs on Security

JULY 11, 2023

” Microsoft’s advisory on CVE-2023-36884 is pretty sparse, but it does include a Windows registry hack that should help mitigate attacks on this vulnerability. The same threat actor has also been associated with ransomware attacks targeting a wide array of victims.”

Software 205

Software Malware Antivirus Ransomware 205

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

“VirusTotal does not showcase the evolution of detections of antivirus products over time, but almost all campaigns have or had a 0/62 FUD score on VirusTotal at some point in time, confirming the difficulty of detecting dropper apps with a minimal footprint.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, banking Trojan). Pierluigi Paganini.

Banking 94

Banking Antivirus Malware Authentication 94

Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2020

Experts pointed out that Google Chrome appears to implicitly trust any file downloaded from Google Drive, even if they are flagged and “malicious” by antivirus software as malicious. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Google Drive). The vulnerability is caused by missing verifications when configuring mail routes.

Malware 133

Malware Phishing Advertising Antivirus 133

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

The protocol protects your incoming and outgoing internet traffic and makes it difficult for cyber criminals to intercept your data or hack your device. It includes features such as Simultaneous Authentication of Equal (SAE), the Dragonfly handshake, simplified setup, better IoT device security, and future proofing.

Wireless 78

Wireless Encryption Passwords IoT 78

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

3: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). This system uses an external device (usually your phone) as an additional authentication step. In this case, if your password gets hacked, the criminal still can’t gain access to your account and you’ll immediately know something is not right. . #4: 4: Educate Yourself. 5: Be Vigilant.

Identity Theft 122

Identity Theft Passwords Password Management Social Engineering 122

SC Magazine

APRIL 27, 2021

First, it leverages a solution called Dynamic Data Defense Engine to build in zero trust access policies at the individual file level, encrypting each one and building in a number of ways that employees can authenticate their device or identity before accessing.

Software 90

Software Antivirus Technology Encryption 90

Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Use two-factor authentication Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security for your account logins by having you not only enter your password but also provide a second form of verification, such as a one-time code texted to your phone. Congratulations, you’ve just leveled up your digital defense game!

Scams 99

Scams VPN Passwords Phishing 99

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

It's also imperative to verify website authenticity before interacting with its content. A DNS firewall and a classic antivirus are somewhat underused yet effective security tools that will come in handy. A mix of social engineering, hacking, and abuse of legitimate services makes this style of online crime incredibly effective.

Cybercrime 83

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 83

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

As of the publishing of this article, antivirus (AV) vendor detection for BotenaGo and its variants remains behind with very low detection coverage from most of AV vendors. In the same repository, we have found additional hacking tools collected from several different sources. Background. The original source of the code is yet unknown.

Malware 81

Malware IoT Authentication Antivirus 81