Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 19, 2021

A recent high-profile victim of BlackMatter was Japan-headquartered manufacturer Olympus which, among others, produces medical equipment. Use strong and unique passwords. Passwords shouldn’t be reused across multiple accounts or stored on a system where an adversary may gain access. Scan backups.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

You should also exercise caution when partnering with foreign suppliers or manufacturers—particularly in regions without access to modern tech infrastructure—as they may not have the same level of cyber awareness. Enforce enterprise-grade antivirus, firewalls, and internet security software across all connected devices.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Here are some recommendations for best network practices: "Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. Regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts and avoid reusing passwords for different accounts. Use multi-factor authentication where possible.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

How can a hospital protect an MRI machine with an unchangeable password and still connect it to the network? Industries with very expensive operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as healthcare or industrial manufacturing, can be especially vulnerable. These are not uncommon risks.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

2 ] The threat actor leveraged a set of misconfigured Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) accounts that enabled it to enroll a new device for MFA and to access the victim network. Russian State-Sponsored Cyber Actors Gain Network Access by Exploiting Default Multifactor Authentication Protocols and ‘PrintNightmare’ Vulnerability | CISA.”

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

RedLine Password Theft Malware. The RedLine password theft malware is a hot topic this month with Microsoft’s employee compromise. Passwords: An Easy Target. Let’s not mince words: passwords are difficult for most organizations to manage. Let’s not mince words: passwords are difficult for most organizations to manage.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. Most device or software manufacturers place backdoors in their products intentionally and for a good reason. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. How to Defend Against Adware. Backdoors.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Do antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools stop ransomware? Only about 20% of the ransomware tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) used by ransomware attackers are identified out-of-the-box by antivirus (AV), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and security information and event management (SIEM) tools.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

The attacks targeted 553 different types of devices from 212 manufacturers, ranging from digital signage and smart TVs to set-top boxes, IP cameras, and automotive multimedia systems. Zscaler’s ThreatLabz research team also saw such devices as smart refrigerators and musical furniture connected to the cloud and open to attack.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password).

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2023

The malware targets more than 70 web browser extensions for cryptocurrency theft and uses the same functionality to target two-factor authentication (2FA) applications. As a result, this technique may bypass static antivirus signatures and complicate malware reverse engineering. Trojan.Mystic.KV 123:13219 185.252.179[.]18:13219

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Both frameworks are very robust and are highly effective dual-purpose tools, allowing actors to dump clear text passwords or hash values from memory with the use of Mimikatz. Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. Use multi-factor authentication where possible.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

All of them were ordinary people using our free antivirus solution, seemingly unconnected with any organization of interest to a sophisticated attacker of this kind. It also turned out that the motherboards infected in all known cases came from just two manufacturers. Other malware. Prilex: the pricey prickle credit card complex.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

Manufactured BackDoor Vulnerabilities. Use strong passwords. Maintain effective endpoint security ( antivirus , EDR ). Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA). The action could be as simple as a password reset or as comprehensive as replacing a device in its entirety. Strong Access Control for Users.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As such, it encompasses areas such as antivirus , anti-spam, malware protection , ransomware protection , and mobile device protection. It is an AI-enhanced UEM and endpoint security platform that tends to focus on the midsize market in verticals such as technology, retail, and manufacturing. What is Unified Endpoint Management?

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Spinone

OCTOBER 13, 2020

This includes the Billtrust and German manufacturer, Pilz, ransomware infections. Endpoint security includes antivirus, anti-malware, and anti-ransomware solutions that scan and protect your end-user clients. BitPaymer The BitPaymer ransomware has been linked with various ransomware infections in 2019.

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