SecureList

MARCH 12, 2021

However, as technology evolves, we also observe a growing interest in the newly released platform from malware adversaries. In this article, we are going to take a look at threats for Macs with the Apple M1 chip on board. In this article, we are going to take a look at threats for Macs with the Apple M1 chip on board.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 8, 2023

Organizations balanced security and privacy risks with opportunities opened by new technologies and business models. This article highlights the key findings of the report. 28% of respondents identified IAM as the leading security technology most effectively protecting sensitive data from cyberattacks.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. In this article, we revisit the LockBit 3.0

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2023

In this article, we will explore a range of cybersecurity research topics that can inspire and guide your pursuit of higher education in this field. Explore topics such as authentication protocols, encryption mechanisms, and anomaly detection techniques to enhance the security and privacy of IoT ecosystems.

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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. This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture.

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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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at public cloud security, including how it works, who is responsible for securing what, relevant standards, security methods, common risks to consider, and how public cloud security differs from private cloud security. For this purpose, strong encryption methods such as AES-256 are often utilized.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 15, 2022

The directive’s third section, entitled “Modernizing Federal Government Cybersecurity,” requires Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to begin moving to a zero trust architecture (ZTA). For instance, it commands each agency head to “develop a plan to implement Zero Trust Architecture” with 60 days of the Order’s release.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Article by Beau Peters. Now, cybersecurity may just be the most important aspect of financial technology (fintech) in the modern world. Now, cybersecurity may just be the most important aspect of financial technology (fintech) in the modern world. Fintech relies on cybersafety more than any other digital platform.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 20, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), free from legacy technology constraints, take advantage of significant advancements in computational power, memory, and storage. But what sets NGFWs apart from traditional firewalls?

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SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It comes equipped with a built-in TOR network tunnel for communication with command servers, along with update and delivery functionality through trusted services such as GitLab, GitHub, and Bitbucket, all using custom encrypted archives. This architectural approach is a hallmark of APT malware. org and execute PowerShell scripts.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption scrambles data to make it unreadable to those without decryption keys. Proper use of encryption preserves secrecy and radically lowers the potential damage of a successful cybersecurity attack. Encryption algorithm types will provide an overview of the mathematical algorithms used to encrypt data (AES, RSA, etc.),

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Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. When executed, the ransomware deletes Windows Shadow Volume Copies, encrypts files with specific extensions, and appends the.akira extension to the encrypted files.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 29, 2022

This article was coauthored by Dan Maunz and Ryan Morrow, both Security Program Managers in the Security & Trust Organization at Cisco. Technical – inability of the business to adapt to dynamic technologies, incompatibility, and limitations on what and how much can be customized. NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

— had allegedly inserted hardware backdoors in technology sold to a number of American companies. Sager said he hadn’t heard anything about Supermicro specifically, but we chatted at length about the challenges of policing the technology supply chain. Below are some excerpts from our conversation. TS: Exactly.

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SecureList

MARCH 31, 2022

This signal is a hard-coded ‘0x60D49D94’ DWORD without encryption; the response data returned from the C2 carries the same value. Following further communication with the C2, the malware encrypts data by a predefined method. These values are again encrypted with RC4 and additionally base64 encoded. 0x60D49D9F.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 23, 2020

As a result, companies are relying on virtual private networks (VPNs) , which establish encrypted connections to enterprise applications over the public internet, to connect their workforce. VPNs are intrinsically designed to be encrypted tunnels that protect traffic, making them a secure choice for enabling remote work.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Though this article looks at the shortcomings of relying on backups, the truth remains that backups are one of the best defensive solutions against ransomware if done right. For ransomware attacks where network data gets encrypted , backups are the definitive method for restoring network infrastructure. Ransomware Grows More Dangerous.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2022

[ This article was originally published here by Indusface.com ]. Now, old monolith apps are being broken into microservices developed in elastic and flexible service-mesh architecture. Demands Inspection of Encrypted Traffic?: These situations make protecting web applications and APIs challenging.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 12, 2023

This article will provide an overview of the best cybersecurity certifications in 2023 and where you can sign up for them. Stay on top of industry changes The cybersecurity sector is in a state of constant change, with new technologies and methodologies introduced on a regular basis. Why are cybersecurity certifications important?

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SecureList

MAY 17, 2021

In this article we analyse the technical features of the Trojan’s components, giving a detailed overview of obfuscation techniques, the infection process and subsequent functions, as well as the social engineering tactics used by the cybercriminals to convince their victims to give away their personal online banking details.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we will explore the key characteristics, security threats, and best security practices for five key cloud security environments: public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and multi-tenant cloud. Public Cloud Environments A public cloud architecture is a shared infrastructure hosted by a cloud service provider.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2023

This article delves into the nuances of CASB and SASE, exploring their features, benefits, and how they compare in safeguarding organizations from cyber threats. They can dictate access controls, require multi-factor authentication, and implement encryption and data loss prevention measures.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Even though in our routine work we tend to deal with ML-based protection technologies, this time we decided to step into the attackers’ shoes and chose the offensive tracks. Actual page text encrypted with ROT13. The contest topic strongly overlapped with our recent article about attacks on ML models. First Experiments.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

This article will briefly outline the types of security needed to secure a network. Definition, Threats & Protections 10 Network Security Threats Everyone Should Know Overall Network Security Best Practices Best practices for network security directly counter the major threats to the network with specific technologies and controls.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. For readers coming to this article in a ransomware emergency, see How to Recover From a Ransomware Attack. How Does Ransomware Work?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 6, 2021

At the same time, WAF technology is increasingly a part of more comprehensive security solutions like next-generation firewalls (NGFW), unified threat management (UTM), and more. From the 1998 MIT Entrepreneurship Competition to today, Akamai Technologies is now a top provider of WAF solutions. Microsoft Azure. Signal Sciences.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll delve into various types of vulnerability scans, explore their benefits, outline the ideal scenarios for running each type, and list the best vulnerability scanning tool to use for each type of scan. Agent-Server: The scanner installs agent software on the target host in an agent-server architecture.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

Technologies like FWaaS, SD-WAN and secure access service edge ( SASE ) have evolved to protect these expanding virtual networks. Modern Network Architecture Support FWaaS smoothly integrates with modern networks, supporting the latest tech and protocols, and expanding the definition of network security. Why Is There a Need for FWaaS?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

This article looks at the security functionality of SD-WAN solutions and how to bolster SD-WAN cybersecurity. SD-WAN is a virtual architecture for managing a wide-area network covering distributed, hybrid IT environments typical for today’s enterprise organizations. Encrypting Data in Transit. Jump to: What is SD-WAN?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2023

This article will cover methods for reducing your external attack surface, techniques to implement in creating a secure digital landscape, tools such as secure network design and a zero-trust architecture that can support a smaller attack surface that thwarts prospective cyber attacks before they ever materialize.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In this article, we’ll share the top ten automotive security software companies working hard to ensure that connected vehicles are protected from rising cyber threats. . The company’s main security product is the Smart Vehicle Architecture, which is designed to establish a secure connected gateway to properly manage the vehicle’s network.

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SecureList

MAY 11, 2023

Security researchers discovered an archive that contained test builds of the malware for a number of less common platforms, including macOS and FreeBSD, as well as for various non-standard processor architectures, such as MIPS and SPARC. As for the second trend, we saw that BlackCat adjusted their TTPs midway through the year.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A particularly insidious new trend is the rise of "double extortion" attacks, in which cybercriminals not only encrypt an organization's data but also threaten to publicly release sensitive stolen information if the ransom is not paid. CryptoLocker, in 2013, pioneered the use of strong encryption algorithms. Don't let patching lag.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 26, 2022

Today, both outsiders with the right social engineering skills and disgruntled personnel pose risks to sensitive data when network architectures fail to implement microsegmentation and advanced network traffic analysis (NTA). Detection for signature-less, insider, and encrypted malware threats. Cisco Secure Network Analytics Features.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 22, 2018

In 2016, I provided predictions in an article entitled The (Immediate) Future of Ransomware. In this article, let’s consider the overarching drivers behind ransomware and then consider it philosophically from an enterprise perspective. That encryption is highly effective. Companies Are Still Paying. Ransomware Is Now Easy.

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Vipre

JANUARY 22, 2021

In a recent article, Gartner called out the fact that there are several security goals specifically in the area of web access and the array of solutions in this space are confusing and expensive. Organizations should take the time to understand their security needs and map the several technology solutions to those needs.

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