Heimadal Security

MAY 14, 2023

A remote code execution (RCE) attack consists of adversaries remotely running code on an enterprise`s assets. Threat actors remotely inject and execute code in the victim`s device or system by using local (LAN), or wide area networks (WAN). Threat actors use […] The post What Is a Remote Code Execution Attack?

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2024

This blog post was written based on research carried out by Jérôme Segura. The systems of the people that click one of these links are likely to assessed on what the most profitable follow-up is (using a method called fingerprinting). Perhaps you are even shocked and scared, and don’t really know what to do now.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

To get remote access to the affected PCs, the organization is usually utilizing phishing attempts to install the TrickBot and BazarLoader Trojans. What Happened? appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Emotet botnet has been reactivated by its previous operator, who was […].

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

Shortly after that disclosure, the security firm Group-IB published a report linking the attackers behind the Twilio intrusion to separate breaches at more than 130 organizations, including LastPass , DoorDash , Mailchimp , and Plex. Multiple security firms soon assigned the hacking group the nickname “ Scattered Spider.”

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

What an outstanding response! Let’s walk through some practical steps organizations can take today, implementing zero trust and remote access strategies to help reduce ransomware risks: •Obvious, but difficult – get end users to stop clicking unknown links and visiting random websites that they know little about, an educational challenge.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 6, 2022

ZuoRAT is a remote access trojan (RAT) that attacks small office/home office (SOHO) routers. The post What is ZuoRAT? The post What is ZuoRAT? appeared first on Allot's Network Security & IoT Blog for CSPs & Enterprises. The post What is ZuoRAT? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 13, 2022

Researchers have identified a malicious campaign leveraging a trio of remote access trojans that target Amazon Web Services (AWS) along with Azure Cloud Services. The threat actors’ goal is to steal victims’ data and carry out RCE (remote code execution). What RATs Are Leveraged in This Triad?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

When remote workers connect bring-your-own-device (BYOD) laptops, desktops, tablets, and phones to corporate assets, risk dramatically increases. Ransomware remains just one of many different threats and as security teams eliminate key vectors of attack, adversaries will shift tactics. How does remote encryption work?

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 8, 2022

One might operate a plant and then use the digital twin of that plant to plan maintenance and optimization and see what would happen before they execute in reality. For example, what if a bad actor accesses a digital twin of a major dam or some other critical piece of infrastructure? Access security challenges.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

When talking about Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) we are referring to the technical standard used to safely and remotely access a desktop computer. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is the protocol that controls the operation of a personal computer from a remote location. The post What Is Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)?

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Microsoft has released its final monthly batch of security updates for 2022, fixing more than four dozen security holes in its various Windows operating systems and related software. The security updates include patches for Azure , Microsoft Edge, Office , SharePoint Server , SysInternals , and the.NET framework.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 15, 2022

With more employees bringing unmanaged devices to the office, business networks can be accessed by many more people. Plus, remote work means that an organization’s IT perimeter is no longer restricted within its walls. The post What Is CARTA? Continuous Adaptive Risk and Trust Assessment (CARTA) is an […].

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 10, 2021

Guest Blog: TalkingTrust. What’s driving the security of IoT? The Urgency for Security in a Connected World. Additionally, many auto manufacturers now have the ability to remotely update software to fix vulnerabilities or even upgrade functionality. Device Security is Hard. Thu, 03/11/2021 - 07:39.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 11, 2022

This helps them bypass security software detection. What Is BazarBackdoor? BazarBackdoor is malware that lets hackers achieve remote access to an internal device. The post BazarBackdoor Malware Distributed via Corporate Website Contact Forms appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 10, 2022

Therefore, it’s essential to understand some of the most significant challenges and what can be done to counter them. We don’t keep track of what is coming in or where it’s being stored. And the first step is knowing what to protect. Related: Biden issues much needed cybersecurity exec order. Protecting data.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

What gives? One hypothesis is that identity suffers from lack of resources or prioritization and is typically bucketed as an IT function rather than a security one. First, IT teams must ensure that their Identity Security program is built on a strong foundation with the right tools.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 23, 2021

With many employees now working remotely, securing company data isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. Things get even more complicated if you have an international remote workforce. Since then, as remote work has become more popular and accessible, that figure has likely only increased. Slow Communication.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Security experts in South Korea have discovered a new wave of activity from the Kimsuky threat actors, which includes the use of commodity open-source remote access tools delivered with their tailored malware, Gold Dragon. What Is Kimsuky?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 5, 2022

China has enclosed its national internet servers within what is colloquially called ‘the Great Firewall.’ In a recent statement , the Foreign Correspondents Club of China (FCCC) commented, “Covering China is increasingly becoming an exercise in remote reporting, as China cuts off new visas and expels journalists.”

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 3, 2021

AT&T Alien Labs has released a report detailing a new remote access trojan (RAT) that is circulating online. What Is a RAT? According to our glossary, a RAT is a trojan that chooses a victim and gains access to their privileged […].

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In 2020, Forbes reported that pandemic layoffs and remote work served to increase the risk of company data loss. That same employee might use that spreadsheet as a bargaining chip in securing a new job with your competitor. Consolidated visibility Eisdorfer The first step is to know what you have.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2024

When reading the title of this blog, you might be wondering to yourself why RADIUS is being highlighted as a subject — especially amidst all of the advancements of modern authentication we see taking place recently. What is RADIUS? First, let's level-set on what we are talking about.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

While many of these vulnerabilities are important and should be patched as soon as possible, there is one critical vulnerability that McAfee Enterprise wants to immediately bring to your attention due to the simplicity of what is required to exploit, and evidence that possible exploitation is already being attempted. Source: MVISION Insights.

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Anton on Security

MAY 5, 2023

Security business is booming! Stop Glorifying Threat Actors, People! :-) In my traditional post-RSA manner, let’s go through the topic areas I care about (translation: not pre/post/in/on/through/over quantum) Security operations Let’s look at my favorite topic: security operations / detection and response. Is XDR finally over?

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Security Affairs

JUNE 12, 2022

Ransomware gangs are actively exploiting CVE-2022-26134 remote code execution (RCE) flaw in Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center. Multiple ransomware groups are actively exploiting the recently disclosed remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-26134 , affecting Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This blog sheds light on what smart TV scams are, how they work, and how you can help protect yourself from falling victim to them. This blog sheds light on what smart TV scams are, how they work, and how you can help protect yourself from falling victim to them. What are Smart TV Scams? Remote access.

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Webroot

APRIL 2, 2024

Whether it’s Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), or direct finance theft, brute force attacks are a prime tactic in the current cybersecurity landscape. What is a Brute Force Attack? Direct Financial Theft In some cases, attackers aim to gain unauthorized access to financial systems or payment platforms.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our seventh Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 , #7 and #8 ).

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Webroot

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Remote access has helped us become more interconnected than ever before. The growth of remote access allowed individuals to work with organizations and teams they don’t physically see or meet. However, the demand for remote access has critical implications for security. What is secure remote access?

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Heimadal Security

JULY 8, 2021

Threat actors are trying to capitalize on the Kaseya ransomware attack by targeting potential victims in spam campaigns that are pushing Cobalt Strike payloads disguised as Kaseya VSA security updates in what seems to be a Kaseya malspam campaign.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 5, 2021

A Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is a type of malware that provides the attacker with full remote control over your system. The post What is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT)? appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It now appears that Groove was all a big hoax designed to toy with security firms and journalists. ” In the first week of September, Groove posted on its darknet blog nearly 500,000 login credentials for customers of Fortinet VPN products, usernames and passwords that could be used to remotely connect to vulnerable systems. .”

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

today released updates to quash at least 55 security bugs in its Windows operating systems and other software. Microsoft’s revised, more sparse security advisories don’t offer much detail on what exactly is being bypassed in Excel with this flaw. Microsoft Corp.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 10, 2023

We all know the feeling: ensuring that your business is secure and running efficiently can feel overwhelming. It’s a hard balancing act between protecting valuable data, increasing productivity, controlling costs – especially when technology often seems to be outpacing security measures.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

What is it about the elderly that makes them such attractive targets for cybercriminals? That said, here are what I consider to be the Top 5 online threats seniors face today: •Computer tech support scams. Once they get remote access, fraudsters hack confidential details of older adults and scam them.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 22, 2022

Employees deserve safe and easy access to on-premises applications so they can stay productive, no matter where they are working from – an office, a dentist office, coffee shop, home, or any other place with a reliable Internet connection. Cyber threats can come from anywhere – they don’t just originate from “outside” corporate perimeters.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

And in May of this year, GoDaddy disclosed that 28,000 of its customers’ web hosting accounts were compromised following a security incident in Oct. In due course, the malicious actor was able to partially compromise our infrastructure, and gain access to document storage.” ” In the early morning hours of Nov.

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