Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2023

Understanding cybersecurity aspects addressed by Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) and Secure Access Service Edge ( SASE ) In an increasingly digital world, where businesses rely on cloud services and remote access, cybersecurity has become paramount. Zero Trust Architecture: SASE embodies the principles of zero-trust security.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

As technology evolves and our dependence on digital systems increases, the cybersecurity threat landscape also rapidly changes, posing fresh challenges for organizations striving to protect their assets and data. Cybersecurity has always been seen as a catch-up game, with determined adversaries a step ahead.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. Eyal Benishti , CEO, IRONSCALES Benishti Generative AI (GenAI) reshaped cybersecurity in 2023. The comments we received were uniformly insightful and helpful.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Redigo is a new Go-based malware employed in attacks against Redis servers affected by the CVE-2022-0543 vulnerability. Researchers from security firm AquaSec discovered a new Go-based malware that is used in a campaign targeting Redis servers. In March 2022, the U.S. ” reads the analysis published by AquaSec. .”

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

No organization is immune to cybersecurity threats. Related: Why timely training is a must-have That’s why businesses of all sizes need to understand the biggest cybersecurity weaknesses and take steps to mitigate them. Here are a few of the top security weaknesses that threaten organizations today: Poor risk management.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 22, 2022

And in cybersecurity, hyperautomation could be the thing that makes the constant onslaught of alerts and cyber incidents manageable. An increasing push toward remote work, IoT devices, and multi-cloud architectures now have organizations scrambling to protect their most important assets. Read next: How AI is Advancing Cybersecurity.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

According to a joint security advisory published yesterday by US and UK cybersecurity and law enforcement agencies, a new malware called Cyclops Blink has surfaced to replace the VPNFilter malware attributed to the Sandworm group, which has always been seen as a Russian state-sponsored group. Cyclops Blink.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 11, 2021

FontOnLake is a previously unknown malware family that is targeting any systems running Linux. The malware has a limited incidence in the wild and has a sophisticated architecture that allows it to remain persistent on an infected machine for long periods of time.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 7, 2023

This powerful and versatile tool can be used for everything from answering simple questions to instantly composing written works to developing original software programs, including malware — the latter of which introduces the potential for a dangerous new breed of cyber threats.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 31, 2021

One of the most concerning cybersecurity trends this year is closely connected to 2020. Ransomware and fileless malware breaches will rapidly continue to destabilize businesses in 2021. This also means that attackers can save a lot of time needed for malware generation, thus making unwanted access relatively easy to accomplish.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

A foundational approach to cybersecurity empowers CISOs to see abnormalities and block threats before they do damage. Constantly playing catch-up seems to have become the unfortunate norm in the cybersecurity industry. When malware first breaches a network, it doesn’t make its presence known right away.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2023

As the field of cybersecurity continues to evolve and expand, pursuing a Master’s degree in this discipline offers an opportunity to delve into cutting-edge research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this critical area. Blockchain and Cybersecurity: Investigate the use of blockchain technology in enhancing cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Cybersecurity researchers spotted a new modular PoS malware, dubbed ModPipe, that targets PoS restaurant management software from Oracle. ESET has been aware of the existence of modules since the end of 2019 when its experts first spotted the “basic” components of the malware. SecurityAffairs – hacking, PoS malware).

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

This became abundantly clear last year as malware attacks on IoT devices emerged as a fast-rising threat. In this blog post, we’ll explore the potential impact of IoT malware on the public sector — a story of innovation, risk, and the need for resilience. Two-thirds (66.7%) of malware attacks blocked by Zscaler were aimed at routers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

By Geert van der Linden, EVP & Head of Global Cybersecurity Practice at Capgemini. Adding to these challenges is the new era of almost limitless connectivity, which is changing the way we live and work, all the while causing havoc for cybersecurity teams. More companies are recognizing the importance of investing in cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2021

Boffins developed a tool dubbed DroidMorph that provides morphing of Android applications (APKs) and allows to create Android apps (malware/benign) clones. The experts demonstrated that using the tool it is possible to bypass the Android anti-malware solutions performing permutations of the malware.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It’s a thrilling time to work in cybersecurity, but new technology and unprecedented opportunities also present us with extraordinary challenges. The problem of malware, specifically its ever-shifting flavors, has been plaguing us for decades. One such variety, ransomware, is a “trend” that has provoked cybersecurity teams for years.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2022

While the cybersecurity world is focused on the Russian invasion of Ukraine , new research from Symantec serves as a reminder that significant threats remain elsewhere too. The malware appears to be used in a long-running espionage campaign against select governments and other critical infrastructure targets.” Trade Cyberthreats.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

UK and US cybersecurity agencies linked Cyclops Blink malware to Russia’s Sandworm APT. US and UK cybersecurity and law enforcement agencies published a joint security advisory about a new malware, dubbed Cyclops Blink, that has been linked to the Russian-backed Sandworm APT group. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2023

North Korea-linked APT group BlueNoroff (aka Lazarus) was spotted targeting Mac users with new RustBucket malware. Researchers from security firm Jamf observed the North Korea-linked BlueNoroff APT group using a new macOS malware, dubbed RustBucket, family in recent attacks. The trojan can run on both ARM and x86 architectures.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 8, 2023

And when malware, ransomware, or other cyber threats get in the way, the focus shifts from forward progress to focused co-operation. The need for reset and oversight is so great that a new class of technology is emerging to give organizations a better grip on the digital sprawl that’s come to define modern-day enterprise architecture.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 26, 2021

At first, the researchers noticed the use of a multi-component architecture and the worm (propagator) modules, with the botnet being upgraded to use a single binary able of mining and auto-spreading the malware to other devices. The post A New Cryptomining Malware Is Building an Army of Bots appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy, today released key IT security trends that will affect organizations of all sizes in 2023. The return of malware strains like Emotet, Conti and Trickbot indicates an expansion of cybercrime for hire. Demand for cybersecurity professionals is far outpacing supply.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. After receiving input from industry experts and doing my own analysis of the year’s driving forces, I identified five major cybersecurity trends. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2023

Malware researchers analyzed the application of Large Language Models (LLM) to malware automation investigating future abuse in autonomous threats. We explored a potential architecture of an autonomous malware threat based on four main steps: an AI-empowered reconnaissances, reasoning and planning phase, and the AI-assisted execution.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Table of Contents What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? Hackers can spread malware via IoT networks, disrupt supply chains in development, and use a fleet of routers as an IoT botnet to launch a DDoS attack. Also read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions. How is 5G Different?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Here are our picks for the top 20 cybersecurity software vendors plus 10 honorable mentions – with the caveat that at least a couple of those 30 companies are likely to merge.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Clearly, preventing fires is better than fighting them……” So, to what extent are we able to protect ourselves from Cybersecurity events? With the alphabet soup of acronyms out there such as NIST, ISO, SOC, CISA, DevSecOps, etc…… protecting your business from Cybersecurity threats can be overwhelming.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

” Also read: Cybersecurity Employment in 2022: Solving the Skills Gap. Also read: How to Get Started in a Cybersecurity Career. The Top Cybersecurity Certifications. With that advice in mind, here are 15 cybersecurity certifications particularly worth considering. How to Choose a Security Certification.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Resecurity has identified a new underground marketplace in the Dark Web oriented towards mobile malware developers and operators. This trend comes from the “Man in The Browser” (MiTB) attacks and WEB-injects designed for traditional PC-based malware such as Zeus, Gozi and SpyEye.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 7, 2023

Like any other network, 5G networks are vulnerable to various types of cyber attacks, such as distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, phishing attacks, and malware infections. Furthermore, 5G networks are designed with security in mind from the outset, incorporating security features into the network architecture and protocols.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Evolving Cybersecurity Threats to Critical National Infrastructure andrew.gertz@t… Mon, 10/23/2023 - 14:07 Cyberattacks on critical vital infrastructure can have disastrous results, forcing governments and regulatory bodies to pay close attention to intensifying the efforts to safeguard these industries.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A new malware campaign is targeting a Ukraine entity in Finland with Remcos RAT distributed via a loader called IDAT Loader. Morphisec Threat Labs researchers observed a new malware campaign targeting a Ukraine entity in Finland with Remcos RAT distributed via a loader called IDAT Loader.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2022

The botnet targets multiple architectures, including arm, bsd, x64, and x86. Experts pointed out that the malware is being actively developed. The malware can quickly adopt one-day vulnerabilities (within days of a published proof of concept).” Upon installing the threat, the bot drops a file in /tmp/.pwned

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Threat actors behind the new ‘Erbium’ information-stealing malware are distributing it as fake cracks and cheats for popular video games to steal victims’ credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. The Erbium info-stealing malware was first spotted by researchers at threat intelligence firm Cluster25 on July 21, 2022.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

While SolarWinds stated that nation-state attackers were able to insert malware into two product updates in the spring of 2020, they likely already had access to the company’s software development system as far back as fall 2019, via stolen credentials from a Microsoft Office 365 account. appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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