SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Yoroi security firm uncovered a targeted attack against one of the most important companies in the Italian Naval Industry leveraging MartyMcFly Malware. Using an encrypted payload is quite a common way to evade Antivirus, since the encrypted payload changes depending on the used key. Security Affairs – MartyMcFly , malware).

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Penetration Testing

JULY 21, 2024

What initially appeared to be a technical glitch soon escalated into a full-blown... The post BlackSuit’s Advanced Ransomware Tactics Exposed: Masquerades as Antivirus appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

If malware is detected on workplace computers, these devices must be promptly disconnected from the network to prevent further spread. Malware Email and file upload mechanisms to external platforms remain the primary methods for infiltrating corporate systems.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Balaban This ransomware was doing the rounds over spam generated by the Gameover ZeuS botnet, which had been originally launched in 2011 as a toolkit for stealing victim’s banking credentials and was repurposed for malware propagation. These included PClock, CryptoLocker 2.0, Crypt0L0cker, and TorrentLocker.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 4, 2025

PEN-200: Penetration Testing Certification with Kali Linux | OffSec During theCourse One hour per day of study in your chosen field is all it takes. Understand the Real-World Impact of Each Technique The PEN-200 course provides a thorough and comprehensive foundation in penetration testing.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Encryption Product Guides Top 10 Full Disk Encryption Software Products 15 Best Encryption Software & Tools Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Breach and attack simulation (BAS) solutions share some similarities with vulnerability management and penetration testing solutions.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2019

Today I’d like to share an interesting and heavily obfuscated Malware which made me thinking about the meaning of ‘Targeted Attack’ Nowadays a Targeted Attack is mostly used to address state assets or business areas. The file looks like a common XLS file within low Antivirus detection rate as shown in the following image (6/63).

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. Operators behind the Pysa ransomware, also employed a version of the PowerShell Empire penetration-testing tool, they were able to stop antivirus products.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Spirent refers to this as “data breach emulation,’’ something David DeSanto, Spirent’s threat research director, told me is designed to give companyies a great advantage; it makes it possible to see precisely how the latest ransomware or crypto mining malware would impact a specific network, with all of its quirky complexity. DeSanto: Yes.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. Operators behind the Pysa malware, also employed a version of the PowerShell Empire penetration-testing tool, they were able to stop antivirus products.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

” According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. Operators behind the Pysa ransomware, also employed a version of the PowerShell Empire penetration-testing tool, they were able to stop antivirus products.

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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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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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Malwarebytes

JULY 30, 2021

LemonDuck has evolved from a Monero cryptominer into LemonCat, a Trojan that specializes in backdoor installation, credential and data theft, and malware delivery, according to the Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence Team, which explained their findings in a two-part story [ 1 ][ 2 ] on the Microsoft Security blog.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In a recent attack discovered by ANY.RUN researchers, cybercriminals exploited 360 Total Security antivirus software to distribute a Rust-based malware known as SSLoad. This was achieved through the use of... The post Attackers Hijack 360 Total Security to Deliver SSLoad appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In a recent revelation, the number of cyber threats in Hong Kong has surged dramatically, with fraud, phishing, and malware attacks becoming increasingly prevalent.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A new 0-day attack leverages file corruption to slip past antivirus and sandbox defenses. A sophisticated new phishing campaign is leveraging a novel technique to bypass traditional security measures, delivering... The post Zero-Day Attack Alert: Corrupted Files Weaponized in New Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Monitoring the deployment: Ensure that you continuously monitor the system, run penetration tests, and verify that your solution detects and effectively responds to any type of threat. Continuously updating the solution: Update the EDR software regularly to detect new threats and stop attacks from other malware variants.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

ransomware is a modular malware that is more evasive than its previous versions, its shared similarities with Blackmatter and Blackcat ransomware. ” By protecting the code with encryption, the latest LockBit version can avoid the detection of signature-based anti-malware solutions. The LockBit 3.0 The LockBit 3.0

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 9, 2020

Quark Engine An Obfuscation-Neglect Android Malware Scoring System Android malware analysis engine is not a new story. Every antivirus company has its own secrets to build it. With curiosity, we develop a malware scoring... The post Quark Engine v23.11.1

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

The following tools provide strong options to support vulnerability scanning and other capabilities and also offer options specifically for service providers: Deployment Options Cloud-based On-Prem Appliance Service Option Carson & SAINT Yes Linux or Windows Yes Yes RapidFire VulScan Hyper-V or VMware Virtual Appliance Hyper-V or VMware Virtual (..)

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Security Affairs

JULY 6, 2022

Researchers from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 discovered that a sample uploaded to the VirusTotal database on May 19, 2022 and considered benign by almost all the antivirus, was containing a payload associated with Brute Ratel C4 (BRc4), a new red-teaming and adversarial attack simulation tool. “Over the past 2.5

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Enforce enterprise-grade antivirus, firewalls, and internet security software across all connected devices. Document how security incidents like data breaches, insider threats, phishing attacks, DDoS (distributed denial-of-service), and malware infections will be reported, contained, and reported on.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2020

They provide reliable protection against malware and, when combined with relevant policies, regular updates, and employee cyberhygiene, they can shield a business from a majority of cyber-risks. Detecting an exploit or trojan that explicitly runs on a device is not a problem for an antivirus solution.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As malware detection techniques evolve, so do the methods attackers use to evade them. VOIDMAW is an innovative memory scanning bypass technique that can effectively hide problematic code from antivirus... The post VOIDMAW: A New Bypass Technique for Memory Scanners appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

For the experiment, the researchers attempted to emulate the tools and behaviors of Advanced Persistent Threat actors, using scripted attacks involving spearphishing and various malware delivery techniques. There are some limitations to the research.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Better network security monitors for attempts to exceed permissions, unusual behavior from authorized users, and network activity that may indicate compromise or malware activity. Endpoint security : protects endpoints with antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, etc. or network traffic.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Malware Applications: Malicious software can disguise itself as legitimate apps. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Yes, cybersecurity experts can hack your phone—but with good intentions. Ethical hackers perform what is called penetration testing or pen testing. And if so, is it for better protection?

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Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

Malware is packed in certain ways to avoid detection and identification. Use antivirus solutions : Workstations require security solutions capable of dealing with exploits that require no user interaction and attacks reliant on social engineering. Poor endpoint detection and response.

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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. There are tasks such as penetration testing. It can certainly be said that advances in technology have had a huge impact on cybersecurity in recent years.

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Centraleyes

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Scriptable: Nmap’s scripting engine (NSE) allows users to automate tasks like vulnerability detection and malware scanning, making it highly customizable. It’s essential for penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. It is a reliable choice for organizations seeking a free and effective antivirus solution.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

For the experiment, the researchers attempted to emulate the tools and behaviors of Advanced Persistent Threat actors, using scripted attacks involving spearphishing and various malware delivery techniques. There are some limitations to the research.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Better network security monitors for authorized, but inappropriate activities or unusual behavior that may indicate compromise, malware activity, or insider threat. Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning should be used to test proper implementation and configuration. and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.)

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs): Improve the general security of a firewall with advanced packet analysis capabilities to block malware and known-malicious sites. Sandboxing : Generates a virtual desktop environment with enhanced security to launch suspicious files to test for malware or to observe malware behavior.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Endpoint Security: Utilize firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems to prevent unauthorized access. Schedule periodic penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses before attackers do. Use these tests to refine your policies and improve your defenses.

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