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Blister malware using code signing certificates to evade anti malware detection

CyberSecurity Insiders

If you are in thinking that your PC or computing device is secure enough as it is loaded with an anti-malware solution, you better change your viewpoint. Interestingly, the malware is found using a code signing certificate from Sectigo, a cybersecurity company that offers digital identity solutions.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Here are 15 important controls and best practices for preventing malware.

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VulnRecap 1/22/24 – Watch Chrome, Ivanti, Citrix Issues

eSecurity Planet

This week’s vulnerability news include GitHub credential access, a new Chrome fix, and hidden malware from pirated applications hosted on Chinese websites. Make sure your security teams are regularly checking vendors’ software and hardware updates for any patches, and keep a particular eye on networking equipment.

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What Is DNS Security? Everything You Need to Know

eSecurity Planet

How DNS Security Works DNS security protects against compromise through layers of security and filtering similar to the way next generation firewalls (NGFW) protect communication data flows. What Are DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC)?

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Power Management Vulnerabilities Could Shut Down Data Centers: Researchers

eSecurity Planet

CVE-2023-3266: Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard (Auth Bypass; CVSS 7.5) CVE-2023-3267: OS Command Injection (Authenticated RCE; CVSS 7.5) CVE-2023-3260: OS Command Injection (Authenticated RCE; CVSS 7.2) CVE-2023-3263: Authentication Bypass by Alternate Name (Auth Bypass; CVSS 7.5)

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VulnRecap 1/16/24 – Major Firewall Issues Persist

eSecurity Planet

January 10, 2024 Thousands of WordPress Sites Vulnerable to Malware Injection Type of vulnerability: Cross-site scripting flaw in Popup Builder that allows a malware injection. The problem: Ivanti announced two vulnerabilities that affect Ivanti Connect Secure VPN and Ivanti Policy Secure products. Versions 9.x

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Vulnerability Recap 4/1/24: Cisco, Fortinet & Windows Server Updates

eSecurity Planet

The problem: The March 12th Microsoft security patches introduced a memory leak flaw in the local security authority subsystem service (LSASS) process that consumes all physical and virtual memory on server Domain Controllers. Checkmarx posted a list of the malware packages detected and removed from the PyPI repository.