Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The user ianch99 in the QNAP NAS community forum reported that the antivirus ClamAV was failing to update due to 0.0.0.0 “Since recent firmware updates, the ClamAV Antivirus fails to update due to 700+ clamav.net entries in /etc/hosts, all set to 0.0.0.0 SecurityAffairs – NAS, hacking). “0.0.0.0 db.ac.ipv6.clamav.net

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. Pierluigi Paganini. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 302 appeared first on Security Affairs.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

Know how to distinguish between fake antivirus offers and real notifications Cybercriminals often use fake antivirus offers to trick users into downloading malware. To protect your company from these types of attacks, it is important to know how to distinguish between fake antivirus offers and real notifications.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. SecurityAffairs – hacking, AvosLocker ransomware). ransomware and phishing scams). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

There has been much discussion of antivirus protection, patching your software, and using VPNs. Firmware updates aren’t only important for performance, they’re also needed to fix security issues when they arise. But what if the security flaws aren’t in your phones or laptops, but the router your ISP gave you? Lack of updates.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Non-privileged threat actors can exploit these drivers to gain complete device control, execute arbitrary code, modify firmware, and escalate operating system privileges, posing a significant security risk. Twelve drivers can subvert security mechanisms, while seven enable firmware erasure in SPI flash memory, rendering the system unbootable.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

The protocol protects your incoming and outgoing internet traffic and makes it difficult for cyber criminals to intercept your data or hack your device. If this option is not available, you may need to upgrade the router firmware. WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES).

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 18, 2022

Antivirus and EDR tools, SIEM systems (security information and event management), security vendors, software, hardware, firmware, and operating systems. One of the most underappreciated aspects of hacking is the timing. Credentials, emails, employee names, roles, departments/divisions, and physical location.

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Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2023

In March 2018, security researchers at Antivirus firm Dr. Web discovered that 42 models of low-cost Android smartphones are shipped with the Android.Triada.231 Threat actors compromised third-party software or the installation of malware-laced firmware. The only way to remove the threat is to wipe the smartphone and reinstall the OS.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Run a complete antivirus/anti-malware scan and update software. Here are some steps to take if you’ve been hacked: Update all of your device firmware and software. There may already be a FAQ page concerning hacked or compromised accounts. Any tampering requires a quick resolution.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

FormBook FormBook is an information stealer advertised in hacking forums. Malicious cyber actors then use the Remcos backdoor to issue commands and gain administrator privileges while bypassing antivirus products, maintaining persistence, and running as legitimate processes by injecting itself into Windows processes. Enforce MFA.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

You need to have a reasonable level of trust in the devices connecting to any network, so any policies you can set to require things like antivirus , updated operating systems and VPNs will protect both the network and its users. Device security is also an important part of wireless network security.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

Update software , including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets, in a timely manner. Set antivirus/antimalware programs to conduct regular scans of IT network assets using up-to-date signatures. SecurityAffairs – hacking, DarkSide). ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. • Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software on all hosts. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Fortinet FortiOS). hard drive, storage device, the cloud). Use multifactor authentication where possible.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

This recent exploitation expands their repertoire, highlighting their ability to hack and steal critical data through the MOVEit Transfer web applications with the LEMURLOOT web shell. Endpoint Security: Install and update antivirus software on all hosts. Patch operating systems, software, and firmware on a regular basis.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

As of the publishing of this article, antivirus (AV) vendor detection for BotenaGo and its variants remains behind with very low detection coverage from most of AV vendors. In the same repository, we have found additional hacking tools collected from several different sources. Background. The original source of the code is yet unknown.

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SecureList

MARCH 14, 2022

We advise organizations to: Take typical measures against DDoS attacks, ransomware and destructive malware, phishing, targeted attacks, supply-chain attacks and firmware attacks. A: We have seen several public “hack” announcements. Install security software on endpoints.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Most of us already know the importance of using antivirus , anti-malware, and VPNs to secure our computers, phones, and other devices against potential attacks. Update your printer firmware to the latest version. SecurityAffairs – hacking, printers). Original post: [link]. Not so much. Change the default password. .

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use Antivirus Software Antivirus software and EDR tools are critically important controls for consumers and businesses, respectively. Windows and Mac devices come with pretty good built-in antivirus software; activate it if you’re not using a paid solution from another security company.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

Not long after, a hacking group began using the leaked source code to attack targets inside Russia , violating one of ransomware’s unspoken rules. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real-time detection.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

Advanced persistent threats come from skilled attackers possessing advanced hacking tools, sophisticated techniques, and possibly large teams. Threat groups have been tolerated in Russia, for example, in exchange for assurances that their hacking activity will be conducted in other countries. What Are APTs? Use strong passwords.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In July, we reported a rootkit that we found in modified Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware, the code that loads and initiates the boot process when the computer is turned on. Mobile statistics. Targeted attacks. CosmicStrand: discovery of a sophisticated UEFI rootkit.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Vamosi: Welcome to The Hacker Mind and original podcast from ForAllSecure, it's about challenging our expectations about the people who hack for a living. You cannot go ahead and install an antivirus on the IoT device, they don't have enough processing power. The results can be massive enough to bring down parts of the internet.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Looking back at past leaks of private companies providing such services, such as in the case of Hacking Team, we learned that many states all over the world were buying these capabilities, whether to complement their in-house technologies or as a stand-alone solution they couldn’t develop. Hack-and-leak is the new black (and bleak).

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