SecureList

MAY 17, 2021

While writing this article, we saw hacked WordPress, Amazon and Azure servers used for storing archives. The MSI installer has two embedded links – which one is chosen depends on the victim’s processor architecture. The first thing the backdoor does is remove the DNS cache by executing the ipconfig /flushdns command.

Banking 143

Banking Social Engineering Malware Engineering 143

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Encryption will regularly be used to protect the data from interception. In the broadest sense, defense in depth uses: Data security : protects data at rest and in transit such as encryption, database security, message security, etc. For example, hackers can use packet sniffers or a phishing link using a man-in-the-middle attack.

Network Security 98

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2022

The Biden Administration is pushing federal agencies to adopt a zero-trust security architecture to protect themselves and their data from “increasingly sophisticated and persistent threat campaigns,” according to a new strategy issued this week by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). See the Best Zero Trust Security Solutions for 2022.

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Cybersecurity Architecture Government Authentication 117

Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2023

Enter Mystic Stealer, a fresh stealer lurking in the cyber sphere, noted for its data theft capabilities, obfuscation, and an encrypted binary protocol to enable it to stay under the radar and evade defenses. Example Mystic Stealer constant obfuscation technique Encrypted binary custom protocol. All data is encrypted with RC4.

Cryptocurrency 52

Cryptocurrency Password Management Malware DNS 52

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

We believe that the most significant aspect of the Ecipekac malware is that the encrypted shellcodes are inserted into digitally signed DLLs without affecting the validity of the digital signature. Ransomware encrypting virtual hard disks. When this technique is used, some security solutions cannot detect these implants.

Malware 110

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 110

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2021

The least common of SQL injection attacks, the out-of-band method relies on the database server to make DNS or HTTP requests delivering data to an attacker. . . . Also Read: Apple White Hat Hack Shows Value of Pen Testers . Encryption: Keep Your Secrets Secret. Also Read: Best Encryption Tools & Software for 2021 .

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Penetration Testing Firewall Software Accountability 117

Cisco Security

AUGUST 28, 2023

At each conference, we have a hack-a-thon: to create, prove, test, improve and finally put into production new or improved integrations. XDR (eXtended Detection and Response) Integrations At Black Hat USA 2023, Cisco Secure was the official Mobile Device Management, DNS (Domain Name Service) and Malware Analysis Provider.

Wireless 60

Wireless DNS Mobile Technology 60

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 20, 2019

For this reason, we decided to dig into this piece of malware and figure out its inner secrets, uncovering a modular architecture with advanced offensive capabilities, such as the presence of functionalities able to deal with multi-factor authentication (MFA). The “Dns” Plugin. The DnsPlugin handles the machine’s DNS configuration.

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Malware DNS Architecture Advertising 59