SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Remember, sometimes a little common sense goes a lot further than the fanciest encryption out there. Ransomware is another significant threat, where attackers encrypt an organization's data and demand payment for its release. The key here is implementing smart, affordable cybersecurity strategies that work best for nonprofits.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2024

Additionally, consider requiring other admins and users to sign documents as part of a policy agreement that mandates strong password practices. These plugins provide functions like scanning for malware, setting up a firewall, and enhancing login security against brute-force attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Modern secure email gateways (SEGs) prevent the vast majority of dodgy messages from ever ending up in users' inboxes, and most antivirus tools can identify and block content that matches known phishing templates, as well. If that's a no-go for whatever reason, a Wi-Fi VPN can do the heavy lifting in terms of traffic encryption.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

In December 2020, the DoppelPaymer extortion gang exposed documents allegedly stolen from some of its databases in the United States. Data is exfiltrated using an off-the-shelf and custom program to activate the LockBit ransomware in encrypting the victim’s files. Final Remarks.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

Audit Focus: Review and assess documentation to verify compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.) Review encryption methods and protocols to protect data in transit and at rest. Evaluate network security measures, including firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems. and applicable regulations.

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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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Spinone

APRIL 30, 2020

of sensitive data in the cloud is stored in Microsoft Office documents, Microsoft OneDrive’s security issues can easily spin into a nightmare. At this point, files are encrypted for anyone but you and Microsoft personnel with administrative rights. Is OneDrive safe for sensitive documents? Given that around 58.4%

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

All of your files are encrypted with RSA-2048 and AES-128 ciphers.” ” Or you might see a readme.txt stating, “Your files have been replaced by these encrypted containers and aren’t accessible; you will lose your files on [enter date] unless you pay $2500 in Bitcoin.” IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!!

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2023

Alongside Google’s crackdown attempts, the cybersecurity community has undertaken the task of identifying these malicious sponsored links, documenting them, and reporting them to Google in the hopes that it removes them. It generates encrypted traffic to multiple domains hosted on different IP addresses through different hosting companies.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

This also involves integrating it with existing cybersecurity measures such as firewalls , endpoint protection tools, monitoring solutions , and antivirus software to provide comprehensive data protection and threat mitigation capabilities. Conduct regular testing, audits, and document changes: Perform audits to validate DLP efficacy.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Latin American Javali trojan weaponizing Avira antivirus legitimate injector to implant malware. After that, the following files are extracted, namely: Avira.exe : Legitimate injector from Avira Antivirus. In the last few years, many banking trojans developed by Latin American criminals have increased in volume and sophistication.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

Aside from sending out work-related emails and devising corporate documents, laptops may now be used as a tool for homeschooling or a hub for social media and games. On top of having antivirus software, employees should also ensure that their firewall is enabled and their ‘sharing’ setting is turned off.

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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. or direct connections with assets (storage containers, load balancing servers, web application firewalls, etc.) These physical controls do not rely upon IT technology and will be assumed to be in place.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Details included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth and encrypted passwords, all of which could be used to access other accounts belonging to these users. It is therefore vital that devices are locked, sensitive information is encrypted and accounts are not set to login automatically.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

Email security tools offer features that screen emails for malicious content using antivirus, anti-spam, DNS, attachment, and other analytics. As with email security tools, advanced firewalls tend to be placed at the edge of local networks and thus are more appropriate for protecting a small number of local email servers.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. Experts say the best defense is a multi-pronged network security strategy that includes a firewall, anti-malware software, network monitoring, intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS), and data protection. How to Defend Against Adware. How to Defend Against Botnets.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Data Protection Users must employ encryption for data in transit and at rest. Users are required to ensure encryption of sensitive data within applications and during transmission. Providers handle the encryption of data within the application, with users typically overseeing access to their data.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Encryption protects data both in transit and at rest. Firewalls and web application firewalls ( WAFs ) filter network traffic. Encryption: Encrypting data and cloaking it in a secure, unreadable format both during transit (through protocols such as SSL/TLS) and at rest prevents unwanted access.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Perimeter security tools include: Firewalls: Filter traffic and monitor access based upon firewall rules and policies for the network, network segment, or assets protected by different types of firewalls. These techniques can use built-in software features (for firewalls, operating systems, etc.)

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 30, 2021

Web content filtering and VPN aren’t offered, and for encryption it merely reports on the status of Windows BitLocker, but none of those features are widely offered enough to be considered a standard EDR feature. Cons: Missing features: full-disk encryption, VPN, mobile support, web content filtering. SentinelOne Ratings.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

After an unsuspecting victim opens a malicious email or visits an infected site, ransomware begins to encrypt critical files hosted on the victim’s local machine. Website backups should also be encrypted; this way, if the data falls into the hands of criminals, they won’t be able to read and exploit it.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Install firewalls and anti-virus software on each computer within your company to combat cyber attacks and make sure you regularly update it. A smart decision is to give your Mac a regular scan to detect malware using tools that offer antivirus protection. Install Anti-malware Software. Back Up Your Data.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Don’t approach this checklist as an official document or its replacement. Set up and deploy a firewall and configure router standards; be sure to revise these sets of rules and configurations every six months; 2. Secure credit card information both in transit and at rest using robust encryption practices.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Whether it is synchronized files from on-premises to cloud environments or the risk of encryption of cloud email, ransomware is a real threat to your data. SamSam’s specialty is breaking into networks and encrypting multiple computers across an organization and then demanding a very high-value ransom, totalling in the millions.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 21, 2022

Hanslovan: So we noticed it was a trend like all things cat and mouse base and hackers were really getting ticked off that their malicious payloads were getting caught by the antivirus. Why don't I use the trusted ones that I'll get by antivirus. So it was almost out of necessity rather that they said you know what?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Deny-lists (aka: blacklist) : Blocks specific websites or IP addresses by adding them to a list for firewalls to ignore; very difficult to manage at scale. Next generation (NGFW) or web and application firewalls (WAF) : Include DDoS protection within the large number of features and capabilities to protect network traffic.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The same survey that found that two-thirds of employees used their personal devices also found that half of companies with BYOD policies did not have policies in place to regulate their use – and only a third (32%) provided antivirus software for personal devices. For example, this message contained a copy of Backdoor.Win32.Androm.tvmf

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Schneier on Security

MAY 10, 2018

In 2014, China reportedly banned antivirus products from both Kaspersky and the US company Symantec, based on similar fears. Even al-Qaeda was concerned; ten years ago, a sympathizer released the encryption software Mujahedeen Secrets , claimed to be free of Western influence and backdoors. We can go even farther down the rabbit hole.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 30, 2018

In 2016, WikiLeaks published a series of classified documents listing "target selectors": phone numbers the NSA searches for and records. Encryption ranges from very weak to possibly strong , depending on which flavor the system uses. Alternatively, an attacker could intercept the radio signals between a cell phone and a tower.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

The leaked chats show that the Conti group — which fluctuated in size from 65 to more than 100 employees — budgeted several thousand dollars each month to pay for a slew of security and antivirus tools. For now, take a look at the documents and see if there is insurance and bank statements.” “We are Conti Group.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Company Sector Year Status Satori DataSecOps 2021 Private BluBracket Software supply chain 2021 Private Cape Privacy Data security 2021 Private ZecOps Digital forensics 2019 Private SecurityScorecard Risk ratings 2017 Private Carbon Black Security software 2015 Acquired: VMware AVG Antivirus software 2015 Acquired: Avast. ForgePoint Capital.

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