The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The vulnerabilities and challenges associated with declining worker mental health is causing cybersecurity risks to increase, especially from insider threats. When an employee is struggling, they may reach a tipping point and become an insider threat. Mental health cyber risks.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In the October 2021 Threat Report , McAfee Enterprise ATR provides a global view of the top threats, especially those ransomware attacks that affected most countries and sectors in Q2 2021, especially in the Public Sector (Government). Let’s review the high severity campaigns and threat profiles added to MVISION Insights recently.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 20, 2023

In a Friday blog post, Microsoft blamed a battery of service outages of its Azure, Outlook, and OneDrive platforms in early June on "access to multiple virtual private servers (VPS) in conjunction with rented cloud infrastructure, open proxies, and DDoS tools." The Russian intelligence services are most likely behind KillNet.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

SIEMs are used for collecting and analyzing security data from across your organization to help you identify and respond to threats quickly and effectively. They may be unable to keep up with the latest threats or support the latest features and capabilities. That’s where this blog comes in. are we a bit harsh here? Frankly no!

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McAfee

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Threat Summary. The framework is widely used across millions of enterprise applications and therefore a lucrative target for threat actors to exploit. The framework is widely used across millions of enterprise applications and therefore a lucrative target for threat actors to exploit. Getting the Latest Threat Intelligence.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2022

This blog post was authored by Hossein Jazi and Jérôme Segura. This week our analysts discovered a new campaign that plays on these concerns by trying to lure Germans with a promise of updates on the current threat situation in Ukraine. Threat actors registered an expired German domain name at collaboration-bw[.]de

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BH Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

Irish Data protection and privacy newsround Recent weeks have seen privacy regulators stampede towards clamping down on artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT (does that make it a banned-wagon?). In other data protection news, the EU has named 19 online platforms, which will fall under the upcoming Digital Services Act.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Web search is about to embark on a new journey thanks to artificial intelligence technology that online giants such as Microsoft and Google are experimenting with. Anti-bot traffic funneling and cloaking Threat actors often rely on traffic filtering services to push malicious content exclusively to intended victims.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 1, 2022

Conti makes international news headlines each week when it publishes to its dark web blog new information stolen from ransomware victims who refuse to pay an extortion demand. Department of Homeland Security hastily assembled a conference call with healthcare industry executives warning about an “ imminent cybercrime threat to U.S.

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NetSpi Executives

MARCH 5, 2024

Gartner wrote a report that explains EASM in-depth, including why asset discovery is the tip of the EASM iceberg, and how EASM support Continuous Threat Exposure Management. At NetSPI, our differentiator is the people behind our platform. 1 What is External Attack Surface Management?

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Yet despite the hard work done by Oracle and others to secure the platform, well-known features of Java remain insecure. Five Tips for Securing Java Apps. Taking a few small steps to harden a Java app against cyber threats is well worth the long-term benefits of releasing a robust program. Why Is Java Insecure?

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Software Cyber threats Risk Security Performance 52

Security Boulevard

JULY 13, 2022

Threat detection and response are top priorities for reducing an organization’s critical mean-time-to-detect (MTTD). And what could be better than off-loading the large volumes of logs from across your network to a team of experts who monitor them 24x7x365, hunt for threats, and then block incidents of compromise based on what they see?

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

An ESG enterprise-class cybersecurity technology platform white paper commissioned by McAfee shows CISOs have “reached a tipping point where the current cybersecurity point tools are no longer acceptable.” In response to this consolidation trend, more service providers are attempting to market their disparate tools as a platform.

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McAfee

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The cool thing about McAfee’s offering is the XDR capabilities is built on the McAfee platform of MVISION EDR , MVISION Insights and is extend ed to other McAfee products and third-party offerings. T his means – — as a McAfee customer — your XDR journey has already begun. . appeared first on McAfee Blogs.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 16, 2022

Authentication and authorization are just two important components of robust API security and should be leveraged together with controls such as API visibility and abnormal behavior intelligence to ensure that APIs are not manipulated by attackers. 4 Tips to Overcome Costly TLS Management Blind Spots. Threat Intelligence.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. However, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has taken these scams to a whole new level. This was a 3% increase compared to the previous year. Phishing attacks.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2022

The balance of power is overwhelmingly tipped in the favor of threat actors when most apps are vulnerable and many businesses cannot acquire security experts. Requirement phase security steps: Since the application is largely an abstract concept during this phase, implementing some generic threat modeling may be helpful.

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Software Technology Penetration Testing Mobile 78

Anton on Security

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This blog series was written jointly with Amine Besson, Principal Cyber Engineer, Behemoth CyberDefence and one more anonymous collaborator. On the other hand, the intel team may process so much intelligence data that it can be a real challenge to understand what the detection team is even expecting.

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SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. We recently published our analysis of WinDealer : malware developed by the LuoYu APT threat actor. ToddyCat: previously unknown threat actor attacks high-profile organizations in Europe and Asia. Non-mobile statistics.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

7 Internet safety tips. Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. If you don’t know where to start, Pieter Arntz, Malware Intelligence Researcher and regular contributor to the Malwarebytes Labs blog, has shared the six brilliant Chrome extensions he personally uses. Keep your online accounts secure.

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Internet Internet Passwords Password Management 118

Herjavec Group

JANUARY 27, 2022

This includes the obvious platforms like social media and online shopping, and the less obvious, like exercise equipment and even kitchen appliances. Here are a few tips on how your organization can work to safeguard the personal data you collect. Data collection and use are present in almost every facet of our lives. Be Transparent.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2022

Tipping the scale favorably. Whether you prioritize cybersecurity or not, cybercriminals will always prioritize (their own) profit, as the attacks described in our 2021 Threat Report prove. Under these circumstances, it’s crucial to understand that MSS can truly help you tip the scales in your favor. billion in 2020.”.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 1, 2021

I’ve been reflecting on how the threat intelligence market has evolved since joining. Data is growing at an incredible pace; according to Business Intelligence platform DOMO , “over 2.5 We can’t go and buy “all the threat intel things.” ” Platforms. ” Enrichment.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Reuters reports the attackers were able to surreptitiously tamper with updates released by SolarWinds for its Orion platform , a suite of network management tools. A blog post by Microsoft says the attackers were able to add malicious code to software updates provided by SolarWinds for Orion users. HF 5 through 2020.2.1, Fortune 500.

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Hacking Antivirus Telecommunications Software 363

Fox IT

JANUARY 12, 2021

NCC Group and Fox-IT have been tracking a threat group with a wide set of interests, from intellectual property (IP) from victims in the semiconductors industry through to passenger data from the airline industry. The threat used valid accounts against remote services: Cloud-based applications utilizing federated authentication protocols.

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SecureList

MAY 11, 2023

Looking back on last year’s report Last year, we discussed three trends in detail: Threat actors trying to develop cross-platform ransomware to be as adaptive as possible The ransomware ecosystem evolving and becoming even more “industrialized” Ransomware gangs taking sides in the geopolitical conflict These trends have persisted.

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Ransomware Malware Architecture Telecommunications 121

McAfee

MAY 10, 2021

That is why we continue to build our device-to-cloud security platform on the premise of working together – together with customers, partners and even other cybersecurity vendors. Here are some key innovations in our Endpoint Protection Platform that contributed to our Leader recognition: . Vision??? . on their devices. .

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The supply chain attack that Trojanized a SolarWinds update to infect and spy on the IT management platform’s customer base continues to be analyzed. Tactical threat intelligence typically focuses on the latest methods threat actors are using to execute attacks. Real-time intelligence. Why context matters.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

CrowdStrike, one of the largest and most widely known companies in threat intelligence, announced its intention to acquire log management startup Humio for $400 million. Vendors in turn have responded by stuffing more capabilities into their EDR and XDR platforms. The purchase will officially close sometime in Q1 of this year.

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Media Architecture Network Security Accountability 75

McAfee

AUGUST 9, 2021

Our data security solution is a holistic, open platform that enforces standardized protections and visibility across the multi-cloud. Several items – visibility and control over the multi-cloud, device-to-cloud data protection, cloud posture, user behavior and insider threat – play into our strengths while organic partner integrations (e.g.,

Architecture 113

Architecture Artificial Intelligence Digital transformation Government 113

McAfee

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Following a recent Incident Response, McAfee Enterprise‘s Advanced Threat Research (ATR) team worked with its Professional Services IR team to support a case that initially started as a malware incident but ultimately turned out to be a long-term cyber-attack. McAfee customers are protected from the malware/tools described in this blog.

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Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

Indeed ransomware has entered the mainstream as threat actors increasingly focus their attention on critical infrastructure providers that can’t afford any downtime or disruption from a cyber incident – from food and transportation suppliers to energy and healthcare systems. Top tips for ransomware defense.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

From industry tips and best practices to the latest Malwarebytes product releases and how-tos, our Business newsletter is chock-full with the best of our business blog. OS platform : Operating system platform of the endpoint. The intel you need to secure your business—delivered straight to your inbox.

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Software Risk Data breaches 74

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The DDoS attack originated from about 70,000 sources through a range of Asian countries, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan and China, Dahan wrote in a blog post this week. DDoS an Ongoing Threat. Also read: How to Prevent DDoS Attacks: 6 Tips to Keep Your Website Safe. The attack, which hit 2.4

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DDOS IoT Cyber threats Financial Services 108

McAfee

AUGUST 3, 2021

Our data security solution is a holistic, open platform that enforces standardized protections and visibility across the multi-cloud. Several items – visibility and control over the multi-cloud, device-to-cloud data protection, cloud posture, user behavior and insider threat – play into our strengths while organic partner integrations (e.g.,

Architecture 55

Architecture Artificial Intelligence Digital transformation Government 55

SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

The threat may have been around a long time, but it’s changed. First, we will debunk three preconceived ideas that obstruct proper thinking on the ransomware threat. From the outside, they may appear to be single entities; but they are in fact only the tip of the spear. And not without good reason.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In this section, we will explore the relevant events that two common EDR platforms generate and demonstrate that the events that we collect are focused on the operational level. Notice the “Tip” callout where it recommends the use of the built-in schema reference in MDE in order to discover the supported ActionType values.

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