The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Related: Poll confirms rise of Covid 19-related hacks. Set up firewalls. Firewalls act as a defense line in preventing the possibility of threats entering your system. Use antivirus software. Firewalls help, but threats will inevitably get through. •Use Use antivirus software. Secure home router.

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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. A surprising 91.5

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Phishing scams, malware, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the examples of cyberthreats that can devastate business operations and the protection of consumer information. The Morris worm was created by researcher Robert Morris and was considered one of the earliest forms of malware.

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Let us start with the abbreviations that define the categories of information security products: WAF stands for Web Application Firewall , NGFW stands for Next Generation Firewall. NGFW (or Next Generation Firewall) is an evolution of traditional firewalls and serves to delimit access between network segments.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released reports on North Korea-linked HIDDEN COBRA malware. The FBI, the US Cyber Command, and the Department of Homeland Security have published technical details of a new North-Korea linked hacking operation.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

China-linked hackers carried out cyber espionage campaigns targeting governments, corporations, and think tanks with TAIDOOR malware. “CISA encourages users and administrators to review Malware Analysis Report MAR-10292089-1.v1 “CISA encourages users and administrators to review Malware Analysis Report MAR-10292089-1.v1

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning of a notable increase in the use of LokiBot malware by threat actors since July 2020. The Agency’s EINSTEIN Intrusion Detection System has detected persistent malicious activity associated with the LokiBot malware. ” reads the CISA’s advisory. .”

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

It is also important to use firewalls, which help prevent unauthorized access to your network. All it takes is one employee to fall victim to a phishing email or to accidentally download malware, which can put your entire company at risk. Firewalls Firewalls are an essential part of network security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

In November 2021, AT&T Alien Labs™ first published research on our discovery of new malware written in the open-source programming language Golang. The team named this malware “BotenaGo.” Key takeaways: BotenaGo malware source code is now available to any malicious hacker or malware developer.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2021

PirateStealer (Discord malware) Trojan wafer-bind 1.1.2 This means that an attacker can easily develop its custom malware without extensive programming skills in a few minutes. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Discord servers). Remote Access Trojan ( RAT ) Unknown discord-selfbot-v14 12.0.3 ” concludes the report.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2021

In this post, we'll look at a campaign, that targeted multiple 3D or digital artists using NFT, with malware named RedLine. This malware is a so called "infostealer" or "information stealer" that is capable of extracting sensitive data from your machine (such as wallet information, credentials, and so on). Introduction.

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NopSec

AUGUST 2, 2017

Antivirus software is one of the oldest and the most ever present security control against malware and various types of malicious software. It’s historically focused on blocking viruses, then eventually evolved into blocking all sort of other malware. “I I have antivirus so I’m covered” used have some legitimate weight to it.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

Your IP address represents your digital identity online, hacking it not only allows attackers to access your device or your accounts, but it may cause even bigger damage. Cybercriminals are interested in hacking your IP address for various reasons. The hacked and stolen IPs are often used for carrying out illegal activities.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 12, 2021

Criminal hacking rings have been hammering away at this latest of a long line of zero-day flaws discovered in a globally distributed system. The pattern is all too familiar: they marshal their hacking infrastructure to take advantage of the window of time when there is a maximum number of vulnerable systems just begging to be hacked.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

“They are also urged to read the NCSC’s newly-updated guidance on mitigating malware and ransomware attacks , and to develop an incident response plan which they regularly test.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, education institutions). ” reads the advisory. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Also read: Best Antivirus Software of 2022. billion malware attacks were identified by the report. The global widespread use of smartphones—along with a public perception that downplays the importance of mobile cybersecurity—has led to a significant increase in malware mobile attacks. Cyberattack Statistics. Ransomware.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Malvertising acts as a vessel for malware propagation. Scammers and malware operators are increasingly adept at mimicking popular brands in their ad snippets, which makes it problematic for the average user to tell the wheat from the chaff. One of the biggest pitfalls with malvertising is how difficult it can be to detect.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 8, 2022

Masquerading (tricked file type, scheduled tasks, renamed hacking software, etc.). Many security vendors can easily block known hacking software such as Mimikatz, but hackers can lower the detection rate significantly by simply renaming the file so the invoke command does not raise alerts. The Top Techniques Used by Hackers.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2020

The attack described by Microsoft begun with a phishing message that was opened by an internal employee, the malware infected its systems and made lateral movements infected other systems in the same network. The virus halted core services by saturating the CPU usage on Windows devices. ” reads the Microsoft DART announcement.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2019

A new variant of the HawkEye data stealer emerges in the threat landscape as part of ongoing malware distribution campaigns. New malware campaigns leveraging a new variant of the HawkEye data stealer have been observed by experts at Talos. has been under active development since at least 2013. ” continues the analysis. .

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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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Security Affairs

APRIL 3, 2021

The company reported that in March of 2020 a threat actor posted on multiple hacking forums advertising a free, “newbie friendly” and effective method for spreading a RAT by tricking victims to disable their protections to install a video game cheat. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Call of Duty cheat tool). Source Activision.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 20, 2022

Figures analyzed by Forbes highlight the sheer scale of wallet hacks, with one recent attack gaining notoriety after it extracted $600 million in Ethereum. Updates are a crucial factor in any effective anti-malware system. NFTs are cryptocurrencies, and so their security is the same as the security of the crypto wallet. Staying ahead.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 10, 2022

Hackers have found a way to infect Windows Event Logs with fileless malware , security researchers have found. Kaspersky researchers on May 4 revealed “a new stash for fileless malware.” The malware analysis by Kaspersky is quite remarkable and detailed. Also read: How Hackers Evade Detection. The Campaign Relied on Trojans.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Because so much of cybersecurity relies on passive forms of protection (think firewalls, antivirus solutions, password protection, etc.), That is why the difference between looking for malware and looking for “weird stuff” matters. hackers have an asymmetrical advantage when probing defenses.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

State-sponsored hacking is a growing concern, with governments using cyberattacks to gather intelligence, disrupt infrastructure, or compromise national security. Hacktivism and Ideological Motives Hacktivism refers to hacking activities undertaken for ideological or political reasons. The first one is selling it on the dark web.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

Ethical hackers don’t break laws when hacking. Security careers related to ethical hacking are in-demand. Malware analysts are a good example. While some do it for cyber-adventure, others hack into computers for spying, activism, or financial gain. Many people wonder what motivates hackers who have had intentions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The industry houses valuable patient data in abundance, and cybercriminals have become skilled at using powerful hacking tools to launch more weaponized and severe ransomware attacks against providers. According to a recent IBM report , breaches now come with a record-high price tag of $10.1 million patients.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2018

The popular malware researchers Marco Ramilli has analyzed a malware that remained under the radar for more than two years. During the analysis time, only really few Antivirus (6 out of 60) were able to “detect” the sample. AntiVirus Coverage. Resource (a.k.a package in where it will be contextualized).

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

Malicious hackers claim to have hacked into the network system of the Foxconn Baja factory in Mexico on June 11. The malware’s capacity to increase over a network may be limited. Antivirus software should be active on all devices and regularly update the software while making sure fixes are executed. using the LockBit 2.0

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

Wireless security is critical because these networks are subject to eavesdropping, interception, data theft, denial of services ( DoS ) assaults, and malware infestations. These systems can detect and block unauthorized access attempts, malware infections and other security threats.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

So … the EDR missed an indicator of compromise, and while it may have compensated for it later, the firewall should have stopped inbound/outbound traffic but failed to do so.” TA505 is well-known for its involvement in global phishing and malware dissemination.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Latin American Javali trojan weaponizing Avira antivirus legitimate injector to implant malware. Latin American trojans share the same modus operandi and even modules and blocks of code observed during the analysis of several malware samples. Background of Latin American Trojans.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

And just one recent hack should have been a wakeup call for anyone responsible for website security. If you find malware, remove it quickly. If you don’t know how to do that, or you don’t have the resources, SiteLock’s SMART tool (Secure Malware Alert & Removal Tool) will do it for you. Try to separate your data.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2020

Fxmsp gained worldwide fame in May 2019, after it was reported that the networks belonging to leading antivirus software companies had been compromised. Soon enough, the threat actor started talking about hacking into IBM and Microsoft. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Fxmsp). Geography and victims. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2022

It was once the case that cybersecurity technology consisted of little more than a firewall and antivirus software. Now, instead of having to remember all of your passwords, you simply need to set a strong password (which will be much harder to hack) and your browser will remember it for you.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2019

When we speak of a corporate environment there are a number of tools that we can find, such as Web Application Firewall (WAF), Intrusion Prevention Service (IPS), Antispam, Antivirus, Firewall, Web Filter / Application Control, DLP (Data Loss Prevent) Switches, Routers and etc.

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