Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

In this blog, we share guidance on how to detect and respond to account misuse so you can mitigate the risks associated with it. It’s essential to promptly detect and respond to account misuse to ensure your online security is protected. It’s important to be aware of any changes to security questions or recovery options.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Its purpose is to protect the most critical components by creating a security boundary and preventing a complete compromise. In this blog post series, we will explain how we define Tier Zero and explain what common assets we recommend to be part of Tier Zero. Defining Tier Zero for your environment is not a straightforward task.

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Hackology

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Are you tired of messaging apps that compromise your privacy and security? Say goodbye to email and phone number verification – Utopia allows you to create a username and password, granting you instant access to its secure messenger. Join Utopia now and experience the true meaning of secure and private messaging.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2019

The hacker that hacked and defaced Matrix.org decided to disclose the security issues discovered during the attack and offers advice. Matrix is an open network for secure, decentralized real-time communication that is also used for instant messaging, IoT communications, and VoIP or WebRTC signaling.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The forces we sought are disruptors – without warning, they disturb our businesses and our connections to family and friends. Phishing continues to be key for these campaigns and it’s typically the first step in compromising a business for the nastiest malware. The post The 6 Nastiest Malware of 2021 appeared first on Webroot Blog.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 25, 2022

This blog will highlight the most recent changes to the ransomware and how Conti improved file encryption, introduced techniques to better evade security software, and streamlined the ransom payment process. Encryption mode local (disks) or net (network shares); the all and backups options were removed. Technical Analysis.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 19, 2023

They have the ability to add valuable functionality to your browser (password managers, ad-blocking, automatic translations, etc.), Unfortunately, security is often at odds with utility, and the tension between these two ideals goes both ways. Few would argue that browser extensions aren't useful.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 7, 2023

Traditional security solutions like EDRs leverage multi-layer, data intelligence systems to combat some of today’s most sophisticated threats, and most automated controls claim to prevent novel or irregular behavior patterns, but in practice, this is very rarely the case.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

More frequently known as a data breach, sensitive data exposure ranks as one of the top 10 most dangerous cyberthreats by OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) because of the damage it can do to its victims. The OWASP Top 10 is a list of the ten most dangerous web application security flaws today. What is the OWASP Top 10?

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a cornerstone of cloud security, deeply rooted in the NIST 800-53 rev. These guidelines provide a framework for security and privacy controls tailored to federal information systems. Low: There are also 156 controls, with 31 new additions.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

That’s not all: cybercriminals attempted to compromise more websites in Q3 2017 than in the previous quarter, increasing their attempted attacks by 16 percent. Without proper website security in place, your website is likely to experience a cyberattack and suffer the consequences. Backdoor Files.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

As a security professional, you work tirelessly to balance dozens of competing priorities in an organization. Employees want to get their jobs done without hassle. All of these demands make your goals of implementing the most secure protocols, procedures and technology much more challenging. Cybersecurity is no exception.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Secure Shell uses encryption algorithms. Also, remember how users can use keys rather than a password to login? She used SSH keygen to generate keys and she now can login to the systems via Secure Shell. However, if nobody removes Susan’s keys from the servers, she still has access. Fri, 12/02/2022 - 10:55.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The first new method the group adopted is aimed at evading the Mark-of-the-Web (MOTW) flag, the security measure whereby Windows displays a warning message when the user tries to open a file downloaded from the internet. From our telemetry, however, we can confirm the victim was eventually compromised by backdoor-type malware.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Underground services are cropping up that are designed to enable bad actors to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs), which are widely used in two-factor authentication programs whose purpose is to better protect customers’ online accounts. Without employee education, issues like this will continue to impact businesses.”

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2024

Cain and Alexander DeMine Overview Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) is a security technology which has been gaining popularity for large businesses securing their enterprise networks in recent years. Slow browsing leads to unhappy users and unhappy users lead to security products being removed. Authored By: Lance B.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

State-sponsored hacking is a growing concern, with governments using cyberattacks to gather intelligence, disrupt infrastructure, or compromise national security. Thrill and Challenge For some hackers, the thrill and challenge of breaking into secure systems are the primary motivations.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

On January 25, 2024, Microsoft published a blog post that detailed their recent breach at the hands of “Midnight Blizzard”. In this blog post, I will explain the attack path “Midnight Blizzard” used and what Azure admins and defenders should do to protect themselves from similar attacks. It doesn’t really matter.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This blog was written by a guest blogger. Security Agency (CISA), the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), the United Kingdom’s National. Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and the U.S. In short, they have too much to do, and not enough time or specialist security skills to do it. Cybercriminals never sleep.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Instead, I’m going to focus more on the effects of this situation, and on how we as a security-minded community can make a difference going forward. Last week, two security researchers, were independently looking into similar issues that were becoming apparent in the P3 plugin. What Happened? Who Can I Trust?

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Besides encrypting and decrypting data, there are many applications of private keys , including web server security, digital signatures and document signing, digital identities, and cryptocurrencies. Securely store the private key. Securely store the private, just like in symmetric encryption. Cryptocurrencies. Key exchange.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2022

The sheer volume of security alerts generated by a SIEM can be overwhelming, and it is critical that security teams are able to prioritize the alerts that could stop a potential attack in its tracks. One of the core foundations of effective security monitoring, detection, and response (MDR) is having the right alert rule content.

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Fox IT

JANUARY 12, 2021

Credential theft and password spraying to Cobalt Strike. This adversary starts with obtaining usernames and passwords of their victim from previous breaches. These credentials are used in a credential stuffing or password spraying attack against the victim’s remote services, such as webmail or other internet reachable mail services.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Google TAG has recently published a post about a campaign by Lazarus targeting security researchers. One of the compromised hosts received several spear-phishing documents on May 19, 2020. Below is a rough timeline of the compromise we investigated: Timeline of infected hosts. Credential gathering.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2022

DanaBot, first discovered in 2018, is a malware-as-a-service platform that threat actors use to steal usernames, passwords, session cookies, account numbers, and other personally identifiable information (PII). This is a companion blog post to a set of IDA Python scripts that Zscaler ThreatLabz is releasing on our Github page.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 6, 2023

Freezing your credit ensures that no one can open new credit accounts in your name without your permission. In this blog, we explain how to freeze your credit, why it’s important, and share tips for protecting your financial identity. A credit freeze restricts access to your credit report for security purposes.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 18, 2022

The ThreatLabz team immediately notified the Google Android Security team of these newly identified threats, and they promptly removed the malicious apps from the Google Play Store. Check out our previous blog Joker Joking in Google Play for a more in-depth analysis of this specific campaign. App Name: cam.vanilla.snapp.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

This blog was jointly written with Santiago Cortes. According to these blogs, at least 10 companies may have been impacted by these ransomware campaigns in the first two weeks of February. Blog BotenaGo. Additionally, any ESXi snapshots are removed to harden recovery from the attack. Executive summary.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As with previous ransomware, the operators steal files and private information from compromised servers and request an additional ransom to not publish on the internet. After that, BlackMatter will enumerate all units that are FIXED and REMOVABLE to destroy the recycle bin contents. COVERAGE AND PROTECTION ADVICE.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As with previous ransomware, the operators steal files and private information from compromised servers and request an additional ransom to not publish on the internet. After that, BlackMatter will enumerate all units that are FIXED and REMOVABLE to destroy the recycle bin contents. COVERAGE AND PROTECTION ADVICE.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In the first part of this three-part blog series , we discussed the various methods available to MFA users. How MFA methods stand up to threats Threat type #1: Physical compromise Many authentication methods use device possession as a factor (i.e., evidence of a user’s identity), making physical security a concern.

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SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

They inject the malware directly into the system memory, leaving no artifacts on the local drive that might alert traditional signature-based security and forensics tools. One of the most interesting aspects of this campaign is the group’s use of a man-on-the-side attack to deliver malware and control compromised computers.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Now for the big challenge - security. The "s" in IoT is for Security Ok, so the joke is a stupid oldie, but a hard truth lies within it: there have been some shocking instances of security lapses in IoT devices. But there are also some quick wins, especially in the realm of "using your common sense". Let's dive into it.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2023

To stay ahead of these threats, security researchers must constantly monitor the landscape and identify new threats as they emerge. In this blog post, we will delve into the specifics of this new backdoor and its workings. Additionally, we will offer tips on how to safeguard yourself against such attacks. Windows NT 6.2;

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Of course, just because you’re not experiencing any of these symptoms doesn’t mean your website is secure. In this blog, we’ll discuss what cyberattacks are, the most common types of attacks your website is likely to face, and most importantly, how you can prevent them. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A platform that started as a blogging tool has evolved into a globally renowned solution that makes website design and development more accessible and easier than ever. However, even experienced coders can make mistakes when assessing and bolstering a site's security. Regularly check and install updates for any third-party plugins.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 30, 2022

It may seem difficult without RDP-ing to a box where the ConfigMgr Console software is installed or proxying in the software, but there are plenty of alternative options out there that can be used to contact the SCCM server directly, such as using WMI queries, the ConfigMgr PowerShell cmdlets , or tools like SharpSCCM, MalSCCM , and PowerSCCM.

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