Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

” The NCSC also provided info about the initial infection vectors observed in the ransomware attacks: Insecure Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) configurations Vulnerable Software or Hardware Phishing emails. backup servers, network shares, servers, auditing devices). backup servers, network shares, servers, auditing devices).

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Featured Partners: Cybersecurity Software Learn more Learn more Learn more 3 General DNS Attack Prevention Best Practices Although DNS servers make all connections to the internet, they also resolve hostnames and IP addresses for all local devices (Ex: printers) on the local network. Local backups for quick access.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Downtime limits incident response, increases the risk of data breaches, and can be used as leverage for DDoS attacks. 8 Common Cloud Storage Security Risks & Mitigations Cloud storage risks include misconfiguration, data breaches, insecure interfaces, DDoS attacks, malware, insider threats, encryption issues, and patching issues.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2024

Understanding Cybersecurity Cybersecurity involves protecting internet-connected systems, including hardware, software, and data, from cyber-attacks. Use Secure Hosting Services Choose a secure hosting provider with robust features like firewalls, regular backups, and intrusion detection systems.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Data Security & Recovery Measures Reliable CSPs provide high-level security and backup services; in the event of data loss, recovery is possible. Users have direct control over data security but are also responsible for backup procedures and permanently lost data in the event of device damage or loss.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Businesses must also ensure they have secure backups of their critical data. Hence, since ransomware locks down files permanently (unless businesses want to cough up the ransom) backups are a crucial safeguard to recover from the hack. DDoS Attacks. Lack of Cybersecurity Knowledge. SQL Injection.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2023

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Margaret’s Health is the first hospital to cite a cyberattack as a reason for its closure A database containing data of +8.9 Margaret’s Health is the first hospital to cite a cyberattack as a reason for its closure A database containing data of +8.9

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 10, 2021

The company does not believe the botnet is exploiting vulnerabilities in its software, it’s simply going after weak or default passwords using brute force guessing. Or your device can be used in DDoS or click-fraud campaigns. This performs a regular, off-site backup.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

But this year also saw the onset of the triple extortion method – with this type of attack, hackers threaten to steal your data, leak it and then also execute DDoS attack if you don’t pay up. Lock down Remote Desktop Protocols (RDP) Educate end users Install reputable cybersecurity software Set up a strong backup and disaster recovery plan.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Core WordPress software, alongside installed plugins and themes, may contain dangerous security flaws that get patched over time via updates. Not only can administrators alter site content, but they can modify software configurations and edit site files. Schedule daily backups to create multiple restore points.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

That means that besides encrypting files, the gang also threaten to publish the stolen data on a so-called “leak site”, and at times, threaten their victims with DDoS attacks. Deploy Endpoint Detection and Response software like Malwarebytes EDR that uses multiple different detection techniques to identify ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Security services and tools include anti-DDoS , SOCaaS , web application firewalls (WAF), data encryption , and more. Also Read: Best Encryption Software & Tools for 2021. Launched in 2004 in Bedford, Massachusetts, EDB specializes in software solutions for the open source relational database management system (RDBMS), PostgreSQL.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

DDoS Attacks How they occur: Distributed Denial of Service ( DDoS ) attacks overload cloud and network systems, interrupting access and triggering service disruptions. Regular Updates and Patching: Protect your cloud environment by upgrading and patching software and apps on a regular basis to prevent known vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 20, 2022

EU and US agencies warn that Russia could attack satellite communications networks Avoslocker ransomware gang targets US critical infrastructure Crooks claims to have stolen 4TB of data from TransUnion South Africa Exotic Lily initial access broker works with Conti gang Emsisoft releases free decryptor for the victims of the Diavol ransomware China-linked (..)

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Cybersecurity analysts have been screaming this sentiment from the rooftops for years, but now new research examining the expanding landscape of software vulnerabilities leveraged in ransomware attacks offers up some hard numbers that put the depth of this problem into context. Ransomware is getting worse.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 26, 2023

An OT system refers to the hardware and software directly involved in detecting, monitoring, and controlling processes and equipment. Hacktivist and DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks will likely continue due to geopolitical tensions and ideological motives. Create offsite, offline backups. Detect intrusions.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2023

PlugX malware delivered by exploiting flaws in Chinese programs Prometei botnet evolves and infected +10,000 systems since November 2022 CISA adds VMware’s Cloud Foundation bug to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog Law enforcement seized the website selling the NetWire RAT and arrested a Croatian man Latest version of Xenomorph Android malware (..)

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

More recently, some threat groups have begun to add data destruction to their arsenal to raise the stakes even further, and DDoS attacks have also been threatened as a means of getting organizations to pay ransoms. Lapsus$ recently hacked software company Globant, whose primary clientele includes Google and Disney.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 15, 2024

The majority of incidents involved malicious threat actors exploiting vulnerabilities in several software and systems. To reduce the risks caused by these vulnerabilities, affected users should apply patches, upgrade software, and strengthen security measures as soon as possible. Microsoft patched 143 vulnerabilities.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Every organization has a tech stack, which is all the software required for the business to accomplish its goals. is the software that runs the computers and other devices on the network. are tools from Linux, Google, Microsoft and other software publishers that let developers build apps on their platforms. The network.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

The ransomware targets virtual machines and snapshots, looking to escape containers, encrypt any possible persistence, and wipe out backups that weren’t carefully archived. However, they also use some less common tactics, like threats of DDoS and discounts for fast payment, both of which play directly on a victim’s initial panic.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 26, 2021

At a time when software and application security are becoming critically important, code security and debugging tools are poised for strong growth. Helps development teams deploy better software faster, and quickly recover from critical errors in code. Multilanguage software. DDoS and anti-spam protection.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This dollar amount is scary enough, but we also need to add on the consequences of other incidents such as business email compromise (BEC) , distributed denial of service (DDoS) , or even something as mundane as severed internet access. See our top picks for the Best Incident Response Tools and Software for 2021. Yet, it can get worse.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Distributed Denial of Service-as-a-Service (DDoSaaS): In this service, cybercriminals provide tools and infrastructure for launching distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on websites or online services, causing them to become unavailable to legitimate users. Secure Configuration: Ensure hardware and software are securely configured.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Keep Your Software Updated. From plugins and themes to your content management system (CMS) in general, it’s critical that you keep all the software related to your website updated. Often times when a plugin or theme is updated, software developers patch up leaks and holes they are finding in their own security.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

Today’s columnist, Glenn Mulvaney of Clumio, says while ransomware has become a hot-button issue, companies also need to focus on viruses, DDoS attacks, cryptojacking, and securing the cloud. While it’s important to focus on ransomware, there are other pieces of the security threat puzzle: viruses, DDoS, and cryptojacking to name a few.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Though not as prevalent as ransomware and malware, there have been reports of DDoS attacks on schools, as well as video conference interruptions by cyber actors. Here are some recommendations for best network practices: "Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

23 Common Types of Security Incidents Incident Response Steps What to Include in an Incident Response Plan NIST & SANS Incident Response Frameworks What Software is Used for Incident Response? Jump ahead to: How Does Incident Response Work? Bottom Line: Preparing for Incident Response How Does Incident Response Work?

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Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

“Installing SpyEYE, ZeuS, any DDoS and spam admin panels,” NeroWolfe wrote. “Cryptolockers made a lot of noise in the press, but lazy system administrators don’t make backups after that. NeroWolfe’s introductory post to the forum Verified in Oct. 2011 said he was a system administrator and C++ coder.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Application security is the practice of securing software and data from hackers, whether that application comes from a third party or was developed in house, regardless of where it resides or how it’s accessed. Vulnerabilities in these components can leave an application vulnerable to attacks and put partners at risk in the process.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 26, 2022

Auvik is a fast-growing network management software company offering tools like IT asset management , traffic analysis, and performance monitoring through its cloud-based solution. Kentik’s solutions can protect core, edge, and cloud networks while adding DDoS and botnet protection, supply chain analytics, and synthetics.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The gang infamously uses complex tactics and techniques to penetrate victim networks, such as exploitation of software vulnerabilities and social engineering. Triple extortion: adding a threat to expose the victim’s internal infrastructure to DDoS attacks. DDoS attacks in that case are not necessary.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Having a solid incident response plan, performing regular backups, and utilizing disaster recovery solutions ensure that banks can quickly recover from an attack and continue providing uninterrupted customer services. Malware is malicious software that can infect bank systems, steal data, or even shut down operations.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Threats range from severe weaknesses in Ivanti’s VPN appliances to zero-day exploits in popular software such as Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS and Telegram’s Windows client. You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 7, 2024

These arms encompass a wide array of malicious software, including viruses, worms, ransomware, and zero-day exploits, designed to infiltrate, disrupt, or destroy computer systems and networks. Malware is malicious software that can damage computer systems. DDoS attacks can overwhelm websites and disrupt services.

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