Spinone

MARCH 13, 2020

Unfortunately, for hackers coronavirus has meant just another opportunity to spread malware through phishing emails. Clicking a link or downloading an attachment will get your system infected with malware. Hackers use sophisticated social engineering methods to make you believe that they are sharing reliable information.

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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. The infection chain.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

Reconnaissance and social engineering are specific fields where AI can be deployed. But the NCSC does expect AI to play a larger role in the near future when it comes to the development of malware and exploits. Use endpoint security software that can prevent exploits and malware used to deliver ransomware.

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Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

Exploiting earlier generated tokens: Strengthening Backup Measures Some systems allow users to generate backup codes or recovery tokens during the 2FA setup process. Social Engineering: Guarding Against Manipulation Social engineering remains a potent tool in hackers’ arsenal.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 6, 2023

With the proliferation of social engineering attacks, employees continue to be the biggest risk factor,” said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4. However, according to IDC, less than 3% of IT spending is allocated to help secure the human layer.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Maintain Regular Backups: Regularly back up your important data to an external hard drive or a cloud-based service.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 11, 2022

Nine of the vulnerabilities fixed in this month’s Patch Tuesday received Microsoft’s “critical” rating, meaning malware or miscreants can exploit them to gain remote access to vulnerable Windows systems through no help from the user. So do yourself a favor and backup before installing any patches.

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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

MARCH 4, 2022

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Back up your data frequently and check that your backup data can be restored. Backup to an external device and disconnect it when the backup is complete. Backup your data [link].

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Use endpoint security software that can prevent exploits and malware used to deliver ransomware. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers. It can even hurt companies with enterprise grade security. The security of your private accounts matters to the company you work for.

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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.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

PhilHealth warns that members are likely to be " victimized by opportunists " who can use the information to create targeted and believable social engineering attacks. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers. Their data is now available for download on the dark web.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More than half of the breaches started with the network servers being compromised either through email phishing, malware or privileged credential misuse. A solid cybersecurity posture is only as strong as its policies, backups and disaster plans. million patients.

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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

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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 19, 2023

MailChimp, the automation based marketing company, is the third to hit the news headlines on Google as its servers have become a victim of a social engineering attack that led to a data leak. Thus, it clearly suggests that the business of spreading file encrypting malware is not lucrative anymore.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As a matter of fact, the most-reported crime in the 2021 Internet Crime Report report was phishing , a social engineering scam wherein the victim receives a deceptive message from someone in an attempt to get the victim to reveal personal information or account credentials or to trick them into downloading malware.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. Malware can be delivered through email attachments, malicious websites, or compromised software.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In a collaborative partnership, officials in the United States and the United Kingdom unmasked and imposed financial sanctions against seven members of the notorious Russian gang TrickBot (alias "TrickLoader"), a mainstream banking Trojan turned malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platform for other criminals. Backup your files.

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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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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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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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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Social engineering Social engineering represents a non-technical strategy where an attacker manipulates a victim into unintentionally revealing crucial information, such as a secret code. Take, for instance, Google's account security settings which allow you to download a list of backup codes intended for future use.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 1, 2023

In the January incident, the password manager’s parent, GoTo, said that in addition to stealing encrypted backups containing customer data, hackers nicked an encryption key last November. “An LastPass has followed news of last month’s breach with details on a second attack in which developers were phished for their credentials.

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

Hackers exploit the transformation in the usual workflow to spread malware and steal users’ data. For hackers, more emails means more opportunities to steal your data or infect your system with malware. As you probably know, phishing involves various social engineering methods. And not without a reason.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

Given the portability and myriad of functionalities, mobile devices are highly susceptible to cyber threats, including malware, spyware and phishing attempts that may compromise that precious piece of tech we keep in our pocket and any information stored on it. Threat actors know that users often behave recklessly with their smart devices.

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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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Spinone

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents users from accessing their data or using their device. Keep in mind that these steps do not guarantee the recovery of your files unless you have backup or DLP. How to prevent a ransomware attack There are multiple strategies to defend against this type of malware. What is ransomware?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks. Also, small businesses are vulnerable to malware, brute-force attacks, ransomware, and social attacks and may not survive one incident.

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Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

Here are seven best practices for cybersecurity in small businesses: Employee Education and Training: Provide cybersecurity awareness training to your employees, teaching them about common threats such as phishing emails, social engineering, and the importance of strong passwords. WPA2 or WPA3).

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Balaban This ransomware was doing the rounds over spam generated by the Gameover ZeuS botnet, which had been originally launched in 2011 as a toolkit for stealing victim’s banking credentials and was repurposed for malware propagation. These included PClock, CryptoLocker 2.0, Crypt0L0cker, and TorrentLocker. About the essayist.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Another significant threat the dark web poses to consumers is the risk of malware. Hackers can use the dark web to distribute malware, such as viruses and trojans, that can be used to gain control of a person’s computer. Ransomware is malware that encrypts a companies files and demands payment in return for the decryption key.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware. These attacks often rely on social engineering tactics and email spoofing.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Since then, ransomware has developed in ways we have seen before in other types of malware, but it has also introduced some completely new techniques. Let us have a quick look at some of these innovations ranging from technical tricks to advanced social engineering. Targeted attacks. Data exfiltration.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Malware and Ransomware Malware, short for malicious software, is a broad term that encompasses various types of software designed to harm or gain unauthorized access to systems. Hackers use malware to infect computers and networks, enabling them to steal data, spy on users, or gain control over systems.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 19, 2022

These variants of Vidar malware fetch the C2 configuration from attacker-controlled social media channels hosted on Telegram and Mastodon network. These binaries hosted on GitHub, distribute Vidar malware using similar tactics of abusing social media channels for C2 communication. Profile ID: 739. Version: 51.9.

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