eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. Malware in Encrypted Traffic.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2023

Attackers can use compression to hide malware inside seemingly harmless and legitimate files, which can fool signature-based detection and even advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-based antivirus solutions. Here’s how hackers can use UPX to render malware undetectable. Many cases seem to involve UPX.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With so many well known banking sites falling short when it comes to blocking fraudsters, cybersecurity experts at VPNOverview have compiled a list of 12 safety tips to keep your money safe from malware and phishing scams. What are the possible dangers of online banking?

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Malwarebytes

MAY 14, 2021

Cybersecurity experts strive to enhance the security and privacy of computer systems. A honeypot is one such tool that enables security professionals to catch bad actors in the act and gather data on their techniques. Ultimately, this information allows them to learn and improve security measures against future attacks.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

If you take your business seriously, then cybersecurity needs to be your top priority , not only for your clients but also for the stability of your own enterprise. Luckily, you can stay out of the way of cybercriminals by implementing a few basic security features along with an understanding of common threats.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

Check our cybersecurity assessment to see how bulletproof your company is against a cyberattack Educate your employees Your employees play a crucial role in protecting your company from cyber-attacks. Educating your employees on best practices for cybersecurity is essential.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 20, 2024

Weekly Threat Intelligence Report Date: May 20, 2024 Prepared by: David Brunsdon, Threat Intelligence - Security Engineer, HYAS Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysis This week in the HYAS Insight threat intelligence platform, we found a concerning open directory hosting multiple pieces of malware. Malware Analysis 1. Windows NT 10.0;

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

By Tyler Reguly, senior manager, security R&D at cybersecurity software and services provider Fortra. According to the PCI Council, the enhanced requirements promote security as a continuous process while adding flexibility for different methodologies. Install and maintain network security controls.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 14, 2019

With all the talk of escalating cyber warfare , the spread of counterfeit smartphones and new forms of self-replicating malware , I came away from Black Hat USA 2019 (my 15 th ) marveling, once more, at the panache of modern cyber criminals. Mainstreaming EDR EDR came along to supplement signature-based antivirus.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Major cybersecurity events in the last week make clear that hackers just keep getting savvier — and security teams need to be vigilant to keep up. Citrix, Juniper, VMware and Cisco are just a few of the IT vendors whose products made news for security vulnerabilities in the last week. out of 10 on the CVSS vulnerability scale.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Here are 15 important controls and best practices for preventing malware.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

First, call the cyber insurance company that issued the organization’s cybersecurity policy. Instead, the cybersecurity insurance company will take full control, and the insured company will need to follow instructions. Insured companies often will not have options. How Does Ransomware Encryption Work?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2023

In December of last year, Microsoft worked with SentinelOne, Mandiant, and Sophos to respond to an issue in which drivers certified by Microsoft’s Windows Hardware Developer Program were being used to validate malware. In addition, Microsoft Defender Antivirus provides blocking detection for these files.”

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Many of these tools protect resources connected to networks, thus shutting down threats as early as possible.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Cybercriminals can abuse it to elevate their privileges, execute arbitrary commands under high privileges, exfiltrate data, or bypass Microsoft driver-signing policy to deploy malware. For example, it tries to hide itself from debugging processes or even stops if the debugger is on, such as by using the IsDebuggerPresent API.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Nearly half of EDR tools and organizations are vulnerable to Clop ransomware gang tactics, according to tests by a cybersecurity company. Cybersecurity experts have discovered extensive use of the zero-day vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer. TA505 is well-known for its involvement in global phishing and malware dissemination.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

So, now that businesses have had time to navigate the choppy waters of the pandemic and adapt their processes, many will be turning their attention to creating a long-term, sustainable, secure hybrid working environment. So where should businesses be focusing their cybersecurity efforts? Security misconfigurations and human error.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

British antimalware and network security vendor Sophos refers to this new tactic as “automated, active attacks.” Sophos Senior Security Advisor John Shier broke it down for me. Related: How ransomware became a scourge Specialists get assigned to poke around, locate key servers and find stealthy paths to send in more malware.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Rogue security software. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 8, 2021

Endpoints are often the weakest link in the security chain, and legacy antivirus solutions are no longer enough to defend against modern threats, including zero day, evasive and fileless malware. Organizations of all sizes are adopting endpoint protection technology that provides multiple levels of protection for endpoints.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack. Device Security: Patch Manager and Antivirus Software Another must-have desktop protection is having an antivirus. How does antivirus help against ransomware, you may ask?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

It involves a variety of strategies and practices designed to preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of wireless networks and their resources. Wireless security is critical because these networks are subject to eavesdropping, interception, data theft, denial of services ( DoS ) assaults, and malware infestations.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 22, 2023

Also read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions Fingerprint Image Hijacking For fingerprint image hijacking, the researchers took advantage of a weakness in fingerprint sensors’ SPI protocol to enable man-in-the-middle attacks. “We hope this work can inspire the community to improve SFA security.”

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The past week has been a busy one for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with 34 vulnerable Windows drivers and four Microsoft Exchange flaws heading a long list of security concerns. A more proactive approach to system security might result from increased awareness.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) technologies – often combined as intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS) – have been in use for decades, yet they remain important cybersecurity tools even in the face of today’s rapidly changing cyber threats and complex IT environments.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. After receiving input from industry experts and doing my own analysis of the year’s driving forces, I identified five major cybersecurity trends. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

” Ransomware is pretty simple: malware is installed covertly on a system and executes a cryptovirology attack that locks or encrypts valuable files on the network. As noted, consistent updating of network software is critical. All email for your network typically travels through a secure web gateway (SWG).

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Take note of your security requirements, physical environment, and component interoperability. While focusing on inbound threats, failing to monitor outgoing traffic allows malware or attackers to exfiltrate data, potentially leading to costly breaches. Employ penetration and vulnerability testing to assess network security.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 13, 2023

“Without signature enforcement, malicious drivers would be extremely difficult to defend against as they can easily evade anti-malware software and endpoint detection.” “This process is intended to ensure that drivers meet Microsoft’s requirements and security standards,” he wrote. .

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 16, 2021

With major cybersecurity incidents an almost daily occurrence, organizations need an incident response plan for the likelihood that they will someday be breached. Ransomware, virus, and malware removal. More than 250 professionals, including advanced security experts, reverse engineers, and malware analysts. BAE Systems.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 30, 2023

ESET Research reported the vulnerability and recommends installing email security and endpoint protection technology to automatically block loading of JavaScript payloads in emails and to detect the exfiltration of emails to defend against future zero-day attacks.

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SC Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

demonstrating the unique cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities associated with geographically distributed networks. Just as oil and gas can flow up and down the pipeline, so can malware, reaching remote facilities whose IT and operational technology systems may not be adequately fortified to defend against an attack.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 13, 2022

And they need to know that it has not been altered during its lifetime by a third party, such as having malware inserted. . In addition, IT teams and other groups may rely on shell scripts to automate critical business functions such as onboarding new employees, backing up critical databases, or performing network security functions.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Cybersecurity is an every-day growing industry, which inevitably infiltrates in the day-to-day life of each of us. With all the appearing tools, technologies, methods, and attacks, the cybersecurity field remains one of the hardest to grasp and to keep up with. Let’s dive in!

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Fifteen years after the launch of the microblogging social media platform, Twitter remains a dominant public forum for instant communication with individuals and organizations worldwide on a universe of topics, including #cybersecurity. Top Cybersecurity Experts to Follow on Twitter. Binni Shah | @binitamshah. Graham Cluley | @gcluley.

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