SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Phishing attacks, for instance, are extremely common: these are deceptive emails or messages designed to steal data. Ransomware is another significant threat, where attackers encrypt an organization's data and demand payment for its release. Nonprofits should also consider investing in a virtual private network, also known as a VPN.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

The agency’s ninth Internet Organised Crime Assessment (IOCTA) 2023 report gives a law enforcement perspective on current cybercrime techniques. The first will cover cyber attacks as part of crime-as-a-service; the second will examine online fraud; while the third will tackle child exploitation offences.

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

Cyber-attacks are on the rise and are becoming more potent with each day. Whether you use your computer for personal or professional purposes, cyber-attacks are an imminent threat to your privacy and personal or professional information. Identity Theft Protection Tools.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 1, 2024

Follow HYAS on LinkedIn Follow HYAS on X Summary of Top ASNs and Malware Origins AS9318 - SK Broadband Co Ltd (South Korea) AS9318, also known as SK Broadband Co Ltd, is a significant Internet Service Provider (ISP) based in South Korea. AS7684 - Sakura Internet Inc. Japan) AS7684, managed by Sakura Internet Inc.,

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Thousands of RDM refrigeration systems exposed online are at risk. Bank of Valletta shut down its operations after a cyber attack. Astaroth Trojan relies on legitimate os and antivirus processes to steal data. Russia is going to disconnect from the internet as part of a planned test.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The infection chain was divided into four stages : The malware was installed through a dropper, a program executed by opening an attachment to a deceptive e-mail, probably a fake pdf or doc file, or executed directly from the Internet, without user interaction, exploiting the exploit described in the point 4. What should we learn from this?

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 30, 2023

LockBit issued a public apology, clarifying that the affiliate who carried out that attack was blocked from working with LockBit in the future. ( 7 , 8) LockBit is behind several high-profile cyber thefts recently, including attacks against the UK Royal Mail earlier this month and the Port of Lisbon in late December. (

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2019

In a related development, OneSpan, a Chicago-based supplier of authentication technology to 2,000 banks worldwide, reports seeing a rise in cyber attacks targeting mobile banking patrons. Meanwhile, mobile security continues to advance , giving companies more options for dealing with shifting BYOD risks. Talk more soon.

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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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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

He was quoted as saying that he and his co-conspirators would steal the data and if Tesla refused to pay the ransom the company's secrets would be placed on the internet. The Microsoft Exchange hack: Microsoft Probes Whether Leak Played Role in Suspected Chinese Hack - The risks and rewards of sharing bug intel.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 12, 2021

True enough, cyber attacks are steadily becoming more sophisticated across the board and the attack surface continues to expand as digital transformation accelerates. At the same time, more organizations are taking cyber risk mitigation as seriously as they should. Incremental gains are being made.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 6, 2022

As their organizations migrate deeper into an intensively interconnected digital ecosystem, CISOs must deal with cyber attacks raining down on all fronts. Unmanaged smartphones and laptops, misconfigured Software as a Service (SaaS) apps, unsecured Internet access present more of an enterprise risk than ever.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Below we outline 18 industry tips for actions you can take to reduce your risk of a ransomware attack: Action.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The Morris Worm, ostensibly created to map the internet, ultimately brought down roughly 6000 systems. Early Internet. As the ARPANET evolved into the internet, connecting exponentially more computers throughout the world, malicious code likewise made advances. He was fined over $10,000 and sentenced to three years of probation.

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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. So how did the attacker gain access?

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SecureList

MARCH 14, 2022

We also covered unknown and unattributed attacks and hacktivist activity taking place in the same timeframe. We assess that the number of cyber attacks in Ukraine will increase during the next six months. Currently, we assess that the risk of the cyber component of this conflict spilling over to Europe is medium-high.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Expanding attack surfaces require additional skills to secure, maintain, and monitor an ever-expanding environment of assets such as mobile, cloud, and the internet of things (IoT). As cyber attacks continue to increase in number and sophistication, the need for MSSPs grows.

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Enterprises and organizations are not the only ones at risk when it comes to cyber-attacks, and that’s a mentality we need to emphasize. They don’t care if you’re a 16-year-old on TikTok, a small local mom-and-pop shop, or a multi-million-dollar enterprise, if you’re online, you’re at risk of being targeted.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By understanding their motivations, we can better comprehend the risks and develop effective strategies to protect ourselves. But both first scenario is likely to be lead second one since the buyer of the credential is going to use it for some other cyber attack.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

Large scale cyber-attacks with major impact on Ukrainian infrastructure or services have not been observed. Analysts acknowledge that in the fog of war, government entities or private institutions likely have not identified nor reported all cyber-incidents. The UA-Cert attributes the activity to UAC-0056. Viasat Inc.,

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

In the 21st century, the internet has become an inseparable part of our daily lives. We need the internet to perform our daily tasks and to connect with the world around us. The Internet is essential to check daily mail and perform office tasks. The students depend on the internet for learning and projects.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2021

The system developers weren’t overly preoccupied with security because they had no conception of something called the Internet. With no Internet in existence at the time, the systems were “air gapped” – meaning not connected to other systems or the outside world, for years. Who’s Behind ICS Threats?

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 25, 2020

As jarring as this abrupt shift to remote work has been for countless companies, government agencies and educational institutions, it has conversely been a huge boon for cyber criminals. The Internet from its inception has presented a wide open attack vector to threat actors. Threat actors haven’t missed a beat. I’ll keep watch.

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SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q1 2021 ( download ). Attack geography. 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.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The possibility of being attacked leaves no one in the world feeling completely safe anymore. Either businesses or individuals, we are all in the same boat when it comes to the risk of data loss. To protect personal information and feel safe while surfing the internet; 2. The list will save your time and make a choice easier.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

When you purchase a new PC, you wouldn’t dream of connecting to the Internet without having an antivirus tool in place. Because it’s fairly common knowledge that the pace of growth and infection of viruses and attacks that affect personal computers is increasing rapidly and they can do serious damage.

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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. Simulate probable security risks to determine the firewall’s responsiveness and efficacy in preventing unauthorized access.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS): IDS and IPS both monitor network traffic for signs of suspicious or malicious activity, with IDS identifying security risks and IPS actively preventing them. Data synchronization is critical in hybrid cloud architectures to provide consistency across infrastructures.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

As businesses in every sector embrace digital transformation initiatives, adopting cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, automation, AI, and interconnected ecosystems, their attack surface widens exponentially. Moreover, the asymmetric nature of cyber attacks exacerbates the problem.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Cybersecurity refers to the set of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect digital devices, networks, and data from cyber threats. With the increase in the number of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it has become essential to take cybersecurity seriously. Why Is Cybersecurity Important?

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

The Australian government is urging companies in the region to adopt strong cybersecurity practices due to increased global risk stemming from the conflict in Ukraine. It is critical that Australian organisations are alert to these threats and take steps to adopt an enhanced cyber security posture and increase monitoring for threats.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 18, 2018

To answer those questions we invited two experts into The Security Ledger studio to talk about the evolution of the event and of the cyber security industry itself: Russ Schrader is the Executive director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA) and Angel Grant is the Director, RSA Identity and RSA Fraud & Risk Intelligence.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 28, 2021

As attack methodologies evolve due to AI, machine learning and nation-state hackers , security startups are receiving a lot of funding to develop products that can secure application access for remote workers , provide real-time visibility into cyber attacks and protect data as it travels from the cloud to IoT devices.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Going forward, we can expect the trend of ransomware attacks to continue, more malware designed to attack smartphones and mobile devices, a growing number of Internet of Things devices, all with their own security concerns, and increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

As a business owner, you must be aware of the implications of different types of malware on your company’s bottom line, and what steps you can take to protect your company from future attacks. This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

As a business owner, you must be aware of the implications of different types of malware on your company’s bottom line, and what steps you can take to protect your company from future attacks. This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

Hackers may have accessed thousands of accounts on the California state welfare platform Brokewell Android malware supports an extensive set of Device Takeover capabilities Experts warn of an ongoing malware campaign targeting WP-Automatic plugin Cryptocurrencies and cybercrime: A critical intermingling Kaiser Permanente data breach may have impacted (..)

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