eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

APTs will contain a cyberattack component, but APTs also commonly include confidence schemes, social engineering , physical access to facilities , bribes, extortion, and other methods to gain system access. See the Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection. Lessons Learned.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Automate Updates: Local network routers, firewalls, and other equipment can be set to automatically download new updates so that the devices and the firmware do not become vulnerable. Backups: Although more commonly applied to endpoints and data, networks also benefit from periodic backups of settings and configurations.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Social engineering attacks: These involve manipulating individuals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems. In order to do this, infected systems must be isolated, malicious components must be eliminated, backup data must be restored, and regular operations must be resumed.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The rise of AI-driven phishing and social engineering, increased targeting of critical infrastructure, and the emergence of more sophisticated fileless malware are all trends that have shaped the cybersecurity battlefield this year. Implement regular, interactive cybersecurity simulations and scenario-based training. PATCH OR DIE!

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Phishing and Social Engineering. Phishing and social engineering are a type of email attack that attempts to trick users into divulging passwords, downloading an attachment or visiting a website that installs malware on their systems. Often organizations can mitigate ransomware attacks by having up-to-date backups.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Firmware Rootkit. A firmware rootkit uses device or platform firmware to create a persistent malware image in the router, network card, hard drive or the basic input/output system (BIOS). The rootkit is able to remain hidden because firmware is not usually inspected for code integrity.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The method of infection can vary from attack to attack and can include social engineering strategies, such as phishing and email spoofing , or a fraudulent website masquerading as legitimate, among others. To apply more pressure, the attacker might also encrypt backup files to render them inaccessible.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

In attack methods, ransomware authors—while still favoring good old-fashioned social engineering—have started backing away from phishing emails and leaning toward exploiting server, software, and operating system vulnerabilities instead. Install updates/patches to operating systems, software and firmware as soon as they are released.

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