SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Leaving attackers with a pathway back into the infrastructure undermines all efforts to contain and remediate the breach. Be sure to secure server rooms, document archives, and other sensitive areas that could be involved in the incident. Physical security must also be addressed.

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Data breaches Social Engineering Passwords Accountability 112

BH Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Instead, this document can be consumed not just by security professionals or IT people; it’s written to be understood by non-IT people. But looking at the bigger picture, the real question to ask is: how did that email bypass the HSE’s defences, its antivirus and spam filters? 4: Assign a leadership role for security. .”

Cyber Attacks 81

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The attack cyber-attack took place on Sunday morning, some patients have been redirected to other nearby hospitals because the UHS facilities were unable to operate. “When the attack happened multiple antivirus programs were disabled by the attack and hard drives just lit up with activity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

5 Cyber Security Best Practices to Protect Your Business Data. Cyber attacks become more sophisticated every year. That’s why large, medium-sized, and small businesses need to become more proactive in their approach to cyber security. They should create cyber security policies and regularly update security programs. .

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Security Affairs

MAY 23, 2019

During our analysis we constantly run into the tricks cyber-attackers use to bypass companies security defences, sometimes advanced, others not. Many times, despite their elegance (or lack of it), these techniques are effective and actually help the cyber criminals to get into victim computers and penetrate company networks.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The breach was detected almost eight months ago, on June 28, 2019, with the delay being attributed to the increased complexity of the investigation caused by the attackers deleting activity logs. Two Japanese media outlets attributed the cyber attack to a China-linked cyber espionage group tracked as Tick (aka Bronze Butler ).

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Manufacturing Data breaches Advertising Antivirus 142

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Use an antivirus. You can save yourself from such a nightmare by protecting your computer with an antivirus. The antivirus works to block such malicious links and foreign elements from getting to your system. Remember to always change the setting on the setup in case you purchase another router. Be careful when sharing screens.

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VPN Antivirus Internet Internet 133

Hacker Combat

AUGUST 6, 2021

Chinese espionage groups are notorious for global cyber-attacks that target state agencies, research institutes, military contractors, and other agencies and institutions with espionage in mind. . This included classified documents and emails of top federal executives.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2022

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Endpoint detection and response (EDR) is an advanced safety system for detecting, investigating, and resolving cyber attacks on endpoints. It examines incidents, inspects behavior, and restores systems to their pre-attack state. They handle many endpoints, extending protection beyond traditional antivirus solutions.

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Antivirus Threat Detection Small Business Technology 109

Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

ransomware to conduct the cyber-attack, the hackers threaten to expose stolen files unless the company pays a ransom. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time the company has experienced such an attack. To detect attacks, scan all emails and conduct regular data backups. using the LockBit 2.0

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Or they can package malware that can be directly installed on your machine or come through an email attachment disguised as something trustworthy , like a document or link from your boss. In July 2021, another wave of attacks hit SolarWinds. Further reading: Top Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Vendors for 2021.

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Software Antivirus Risk Malware 138

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Phishing often serves as the gateway to cyber attacks, opening the door to impactful follow-on activity like malware and ransomware deployment or access to internal networks, ultimately causing substantial financial losses. This rise is largely driven by financially motivated threat actors looking to maximize their profits.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2019

Yomi is a malware sandbox able to digest and detonate malicious documents, executables, installers and scripts in a controlled environment, silently recording each samples actions inside the custom analysis environment designed to defeat evasion techniques, and then spot and track the malicious behaviour hidden by attackers.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2021

Experts from Kaspersky explained that in February 2019, multiple antivirus companies received a collection of malware samples, some of them cannot be associated with the activity of known APT groups. . The tools used by Longhorn closely follow development timelines and technical specifications laid out in documents disclosed by WikiLeaks.”.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

This can include measures such as firewalls , antivirus, access management and data backup policies, etc. This helps to decrease the likelihood of a successful cyber-attack. 4) Maintain documentation Document all aspects of your cybersecurity program, including policies, procedures, risk assessments, and incident response plans.

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Vipre

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

These links are commonly distributed through email and text messages in a cyber attack method known as phishing. Phishing attacks act as a bait and switch. Missing or corrupted documents and files. Antivirus software. Another common way computer viruses spread is via malicious links. Frequent unexpected pop-ups.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The new BlackByte exfiltration tool performs a series of checks both to make sure it’s not running in a sandboxed environment and to monitor for antivirus tools – similar to BlackByte’s pattern of behavior. Exbyte then searches for document files (.txt,doc,pdf),

Ransomware 113

Ransomware Encryption Banking Accountability 113

Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Securing SMB Success: The Indispensable Role of Protective DNS Cyber attacks pose as much risk to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as they do to large organizations — if not more. Implementing a Domain Name Service (DNS) security solution is the most efficient way to protect your business against a wide variety of attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Integration with security suites: Host-based firewalls can be used with antivirus and other security technologies to provide layered protection against cyber attacks. Verify documentation and support for a smooth deployment and ongoing operations. Lastly, plan the policy’s dissemination.

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Firewall Mobile Network Security Software 109

Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

The cyber security aspect of working from home is extremely important, as cyber attacks are on the rise. Employees may accidentally delete important data, initiate a cyber attack by clicking a corrupted link or downloading an infected file, disclose sensitive data to a criminal, or intentionally steal corporate data.

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Backups Phishing Ransomware Risk 98

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Open-source tools can also be valuable; for example, tools like KeePass for password management or ClamAV for antivirus protection are free and widely respected. Furthermore, regular drills or simulations of cyber-attacks can prepare the team for real-world scenarios.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2019

The last days of March 2019 are making headlines due to a targeted cyber attack involving a new variant of infamous EMOTET malware. That file was delivered via malscam campaigns around the world and its source-code is obfuscated in order to evade antivirus detection and complicate its analysis.

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Banking Malware Antivirus Cyber threats 94

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. It can shut down your business – in the case of healthcare organizations that can be life-threatening for patients – damage your reputation with customers and employees, and invite further attacks as cybercriminals view your organization as an easy mark.

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Ransomware Backups Software Encryption 97

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Below are 10 best practices organizations should be employing to better position themselves and their customers for cyber safety. Endpoint security – mobile device management (MDM) policies, antivirus (AV) solutions, URL filtering and blocking are all considered good cyber hygiene to block the most basic cyber threats.

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Small Business Cybersecurity Passwords Education 98

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The Clearswift solution incorporates inbound threat protection (Avira, Sophos or Kaspersky antivirus ), an optional sandbox feature, data loss prevention technology to remove threats from messages and files, a multi-layer spam defence mechanism (including SPF, DKIM, DMARC), multiple encryption options, and advanced content filtering features.

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Phishing Malware Engineering Ransomware 125

BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

As TechRepublic reports , IOCTA documents how cybercriminals often avail of multiple services for certain types of fraud. Europol plans to follow up the IOCTA report with three spotlight documents, each focusing on one emerging cybercrime trend. Those reports will be free to download from Europol’s website. “No

Social Engineering 52

Social Engineering Cybercrime Data privacy Security Awareness 52

Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Cybersecurity analysts have warned of such attacks for years, and its believed that these attacks will continue as deep fake technology becomes more sophisticated and easy to use. This client is the only disclosed victim of the cyber attack. The email directs victims to download antivirus software.

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Cybersecurity Banking Education Antivirus 52

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The platform’s threat intelligence feeds are constantly updated so it can identify and respond to the most recent cyber attacks, including zero-day vulnerabilities. Provides complete support options, including documentation, training materials, and customer service, to help users properly deploy and maintain the solution.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. Knowing what ransomware is and how it works is essential for protecting against and responding to such attacks. The first ransomware attack took place in 1989.

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Ransomware Backups Encryption Malware 98

Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

For example, an employer can require MFA for employees logging into company networks to access work documents. Use Malware and Virus Protection Software Antivirus software protects your PC, phone, and other devices from viruses. Paper documents should be shredded and destroyed when they are no longer needed.

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Passwords Data breaches Antivirus Password Management 52

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Compliance and Audit Tools: Compliance and audit tools like GRC assist companies in adhering to applicable rules and industry standards by ensuring that security policies are followed and compliance is audited and documented. Depending on demand, operations can be scaled up or down to optimize expenses.

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Backups Firewall Encryption Architecture 120

Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2023

The threat actor’s methodology wasn’t unique — they used a six-step approach that can be mapped directly to cyber attack frameworks. Though we still don’t know the identity of the attacker(s), we know they carried the attack in six basic steps. Most of these steps could’ve been blocked with the aid of DNS protection.

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Data breaches DNS Malware Phishing 52

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To complicate detection, they clear system logs, disable antivirus software using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and shut down endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems with proprietary tools. Today, many hacktivist groups are moving from defacing websites and leaking documents to more lucrative tactics like ransomware.

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Ransomware Encryption Technology Cybercrime 88

Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Conduct Regular Audits and Assessments Regular audits and assessments help ensure that cybersecurity measures are up-to-date and effective: Vulnerability Scans : Regularly scan the network for vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. Reviewing attack vectors, methods used, and any potential data exfiltration.

Social Engineering 52

Social Engineering Firewall Passwords Education 52

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

Unfortunately, text-based email protocols are extremely vulnerable to hacking and email has become the primary vector for cyber attacks. Email security tools offer features that screen emails for malicious content using antivirus, anti-spam, DNS, attachment, and other analytics. zip, etc.).

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Firewall DNS Authentication Malware 80

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

. * Excluded are countries with relatively few users of Kaspersky products (under 50,000). ** Unique users attacked by miners as a percentage of all unique users of Kaspersky products in the country. Vulnerable applications used by cybercriminals during cyber attacks.

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