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IT threat evolution Q2 2021

SecureList

In the vast majority of the incidents we discovered, FoundCore executions were preceded by the opening of malicious RTF documents downloaded from static.phongay[.]com In April, we discovered a suspicious Word document containing a Korean file name and decoy uploaded to VirusTotal. Andariel adds ransomware to its toolset. We Are Back ?

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What Is VLAN Tagging? Definition & Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

For an example of VLANs used for network security segmentation purposes, see Building a Ransomware Resilient Architecture. Any time a new VLAN or VLAN ID is created and also as internal standards or rules for data management change, be sure to update that documentation and keep it in a location where all relevant stakeholders can access it.

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macOS 11’s hidden security improvements

Malwarebytes

In this article, I describe poorly-documented, or completely undocumented, features that could stop working as advertised or disappear completely without notice in future releases of macOS. Below the task level, the flag becomes architecture-specific, x86-64-only, morphing into a mitigation codenamed SEGCHK. Disclaimers.

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A guide to OWASP’s secure coding

CyberSecurity Insiders

Furthermore, whether developing software for portable gadgets, desktop systems, or servers, secure coding is critical for modern software development. According to the Software Engineering Institute, software architecture or coding flaws are responsible for up to 90% of security problems. Input validation. Cryptographic practices.

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Russian-speaking cybercrime evolution: What changed from 2016 to 2021

SecureList

Applications have become more complex, their architecture better. Of course, vulnerabilities in client-side software remained — just now they are not in browsers, but in various types of documents such as PDF or Word with Macros options typically distributed via email. Vulnerabilities market got a remake.

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How to Perform a Vulnerability Scan in 10 Steps

eSecurity Planet

Each tool may have a different interface and terminology, so you may refer to the vendor’s documentation or user guide for specific instructions. These settings specify which systems or networks to scan, which vulnerabilities to look for, and any special criteria or exclusions to use.

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Best Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software for 2022

eSecurity Planet

It integrates with Office 365, Google Workspace, Okta and more for both cloud-based and on-premises systems. Administrators can manage MFA rules, password rotations and password requirements, then automate their enforcement. The solution relies heavily on scripting yet the product documentation is surprisingly limited.

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