Krebs on Security

JANUARY 11, 2022

“Exploitation would require social engineering to entice a victim to open an attachment or visit a malicious website,” he said. As usual, the SANS Internet Storm Center has a per-patch breakdown by severity and impact. So do yourself a favor and backup before installing any patches.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Octo Tempest is believed to be a group of native English speaking cybercriminals that uses social engineering campaigns to compromise organizations all over the world. This can be done in a number of ways, but the most common ones involve social engineering attacks on the victim's carrier. Create offsite, offline backups.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

When creating a BCP, the following guiding questions can serve as a starting point: How would the organization function if critical systems such as computers, laptops, servers, email, and the Internet were unavailable? It serves as a barrier between web applications and the Internet, identifying traces of various cyber attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. Social engineering invariably is the first step in cyber attacks ranging from phishing and ransomware to business email compromise ( BEC ) scams and advanced persistent threat ( APT ) hacks. Always remember.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

These assaults specifically focus on compromising data repositories, backup systems, and vital records that are essential for recovery without capitulating to the attackers’ demands, thus increasing the likelihood of organisations acquiescing. Turn off services sc.exe – Stop backup software from creating recoverable copies.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2024

Social engineering. Create a plan for patching vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems quickly; and disable or harden remote access like RDP and VPNs. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers. Teams messages. Prevent intrusions. Don’t get attacked twice.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Focus on implementing robust backup and disaster recovery plans, user training, and the sharing of threat intelligence. They’ll make adept use of social engineering, leverage insider knowledge of systems and workflows and exploit weak cloud configurations and porly implemented multi-factor authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to statistics from the FBI’s 2021 Internet Crime Report , complaints to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) have been rising since 2017. This made a lot of sense, especially in the earlier days of the Internet where cybersecurity measures were nowhere near as robust as they are today. Social Tactics.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Due to their network engineers' lack of understanding of how the network functions, network access was problematic on Saturday. As with so many break ins, this begins with a social engineering attack. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Scattered Spider, on the contrary, highlights the peril posed when ready-made RaaS software merges with seasoned experience: In both of their casino breaches, the group employed advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), including in-depth reconnaissance, social engineering, and advanced lateral movement techniques.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

CISA and the FBI consider Scattered Spider to be experts that use multiple social engineering techniques, especially phishing, push bombing, and SIM swap attacks, to obtain credentials, install remote access tools, and bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). Create offsite, offline backups. Prevent intrusions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Verifying machine identities before enabling access can help secure Internet of Things (IoT) networks, which would otherwise expand supply chains’ attack surfaces. Distracted workers are particularly vulnerable to social engineering attacks, but thorough training can mitigate these risks.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Consider how many folks will only decide to start making backups once they've lost everything for the first time. Without some hunting around on the Internet, you may never know if what's shipped is a default applied to multiple routers, or if it's unique to you. Use a password manager and two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Create a plan for patching vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems quickly; and disable or harden remote access like RDP and VPNs. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers. It can even hurt companies with enterprise grade security. Prevent intrusions.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

This article describes several ways to backup Outlook account settings in great detail. How do I backup my Outlook rules? Overview of the Ways to Back up Outlook Account Settings The legend has it that early versions of Outlook contained special functionality that enabled you to backup your account settings. Neither do we.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

The same symptoms will occur in your IT environment as the malware spreads downloading data and expanding across your global network corrupting backups and leaving little options. Social engineering. Social engineering is the most prevalent way threat actors find their way into your environment.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

Reconnaissance and social engineering are specific fields where AI can be deployed. Create a plan for patching vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems quickly; and disable or harden remote access like RDP and VPNs. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 14, 2025

To gain access to internal networks, Akira targeted local accounts with disabled multifactor authentication (MFA) and SonicOS firmware versions vulnerable to exploitation, often exposed to the internet for virtual private network (VPN) access. When left unpatched, they become appealing targets to ransomware groups.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 29, 2021

That’s why email-validation services are an attractive target for cybercriminals looking for a fresh batch of email addresses for their next wave of social engineering attacks. billion individual records online due to an improperly configured backup. and River City Media data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cloud storage is a cloud computing model that allows data storage on remote servers operated by a service provider, accessible via internet connections. Local storage prioritizes direct access, potential cost savings, and reduced reliance on the internet, yet lacks the scalability and security of the cloud.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Create a plan for patching vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems quickly; and disable or harden remote access like RDP and VPNs. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Prevent intrusions. Don’t get attacked twice.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

However, making regular backups for your data is essential in case of theft or malicious compromise such as a ransomware attack. Smishing attacks rely on social engineering tactics to fool recipients into handing over personal information or downloading malicious software onto the device. Avoid smishing and phishing attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The above-mentioned AIDS Trojan hailing from the distant pre-Internet era was the progenitor of the trend, but its real-world impact was close to zero. In the meanwhile, both businesses and individuals should be proactive in terms of their defenses and maintain data backups to minimize the impact of a potential ransomware attack.

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Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

June is Internet Safety Month , a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In todays hyper-connected world, we use the internet for just about everything, from shopping to banking to streaming and work. Defend against social engineering scams Its important to stay aware of the latest online threats.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

It is important to note that MFA via email requires an internet connection to retrieve the email. However, this is not a significant disadvantage given the prevalence of internet access in our modern world. Using hardware keys does not involve the need for an internet connection. Top 7 techniques to sidestep MFA 1.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

Not long ago, it was revealed that T-Mobile had been breached by bad actors who convinced employees to switch their SIM cards to let them bypass two-factor identification — reminding us how effective social engineering can still be. When malware first breaches a network, it doesn’t make its presence known right away.

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Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2019

It can be achieved using a malicious code that modifies the computer’s TCP/IP configuration to point at a rogue DNS server under the control of an attacker, or t hrough mo difying the behaviour of a trusted DNS server so that it does not comply with internet standards.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

UGH admits to paying $22 million to the ALPHV (aka: BlackCat) ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group to prevent patient records from being leaked to the internet. CNN interviewed small practitioners stranded without payments , and UGH wound up providing $6.5 billion in advanced financing to thousands of providers by April.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

An employee aware of cyber threats, protection measures, and the main tactics of malicious actors is less prone to social engineering attempts or phishing attacks. Data encryption Nowadays, data interception malware has spread across the internet. Initiate backups on-demand or run them by schedule.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Specifically, the agency added: Recommendations for preventing common initial infection vectors Updated recommendations to address cloud backups and zero trust architecture (ZTA). Create policies to include cybersecurity awareness training about advanced forms of social engineering for personnel that have access to your network.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 20, 2023

We see this in sextortion cases, as well as in social engineering. Create a plan for patching vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems quickly; disable or harden remote access like RDP and VPNs; use endpoint security software that can detect exploits and malware used to deliver ransomware. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The confidentiality of information in internet communications. Internet communications use the protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), which allows information to be transmitted from one computer to another through a series of intermediate computers and networks. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2020

Vulnerable ports that are left open on the internet. Social engineering is becoming a little less common, but describes threat actors who try to gain access to a system by convincing the victim to provide credentials to a particular system. Can we restore from these backups? Have we tested them? How old are they?

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Together, they use native English speakers to execute sophisticated social engineering operations, contributing significantly to their newfound dominance. To counter these methods, organizations should prioritize educating users on phishing and social engineering techniques. compared to Q3 2023.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The infection chain was divided into four stages : The malware was installed through a dropper, a program executed by opening an attachment to a deceptive e-mail, probably a fake pdf or doc file, or executed directly from the Internet, without user interaction, exploiting the exploit described in the point 4.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2023

The LockBit Locker group is known for using a combination of advanced techniques, even phishing, and also social engineering, to gain initial access to a company’s network. However, the company was able to restore its network from backups and no client workstations were affected during the intrusions.

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Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

For example, they will compromise backup systems so that administrators cannot use them to restore data. Oftentimes, phishing and social engineering are used to steal credentials and/or get employees to click on a malicious link or attachment. Store backups offline so they cannot be found by cyber intruders.

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