Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2022

The RSOCKS was composed of millions of compromised computers and other electronic devices around the world, including industrial control systems, time clocks, routers, audio/video streaming devices, and smart garage door openers. “The U.S. ” reads the announcement published by DoJ.

Computers and Electronics 97

Computers and Electronics Internet Internet Manufacturing 97

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The police seized over USD 52 000 in cash, 5 luxury vehicles and number of electronic devices that are currently being examined by the authorities. The malicious actors used several malware families in their attacks, including LockerGoga , MegaCortex and Dharma.

Ransomware 92

Ransomware Computers and Electronics Malware Phishing 92

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Microsoft sued Thallium North Korea-linked APT for hacking into its customers’ accounts and networks via spear-phishing attacks. Microsoft sued a North Korea-linked cyber espionage group tracked as Thallium for hacking into its customers’ accounts and networks via spear-phishing attacks. 27 in the U.S. 27 in the U.S.

Computers and Electronics 65

Computers and Electronics Phishing Accountability Malware 65

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

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Computers and Electronics 82

Computers and Electronics Backups Cybercrime Marketing 82

Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2020

According to the local media, the City of Durham was hit with a phishing attack aimed at delivering the Ryuk Ransomware on the victims’ systems. Once it’s inside, Ryuk can spread across network servers through file shares to individual computers,” reads a post published by SBI.

Ransomware 116

Ransomware Computers and Electronics Advertising Manufacturing 116

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 8, 2020

” The attackers can run malicious code on a PS NOW user’s computer via a local WebSocket server started by the psnowlauncher.exe on port 1235 using the AGL Electron application it spawns after launch. “The local websocket server at localhost:1235 does not check the origin of incoming requests. .”

Computers and Electronics 114

Computers and Electronics Phishing Hacking Information Security 114

Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2019

Indeed during the group_a, the main observed delivery techniques where about Phishing (rif.T1193) and Valid Accounts (rif.T1078). From group_b to group_d time frame OilRig started a more sophisticated Spear Phishing (rif.T1193) campaigns within malicious attachments as their main threat delivery activity. Delivery Technique Over Time.

Computers and Electronics 80

Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing DNS Phishing 80

Centraleyes

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The 12 technical and operational control requirements of the PCI DSS were established to ensure data security competence and are accepted as a benchmark for information security. You can determine your Merchant Level here with our deep explanation of merchant levels, SAQ’s and reporting requirements.

Passwords 52

Passwords Computers and Electronics Software Risk 52

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

In other words this information is what Alice knows and believes it’s true. However she doesn’t know when the cyber attack will happen, what infrastructures the attacker will hit and what technique the attacker will use (phishing, exploiting, scam, etc). I am a computer security scientist with an intensive hacking background.

Computers and Electronics 76

Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing Education Cybersecurity 76

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

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Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

NopSec

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The year 2016 will be remembered for some big moments in the world of cybersecurity: the largest known distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, a phishing attack on a United States presidential candidate’s campaign, and ransomware attacks on major healthcare organizations are just a few. Malware linked to the U.S.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity DDOS IoT Social Engineering 40

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Here are some examples of the types of cybersecurity incidents and data breaches that fall within each group: System Intrusion: hacking, ransomware, malware, exploiting workstation software (e.g. Social Engineering: phishing emails, texts, phone calls. Plex for LastPass breach ) stolen credentials, RAM scrapers.

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Cybersecurity Social Engineering Data breaches Engineering 106

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This time around, if you thought ransomware and phishing should have been at the top (these fall under System Intrusion and Social Engineering ) you would have been right! phish email, not Phish the band), and tallied the number of hits in each category by outlet. But that wasn’t what the DBIR data had shown.

Data breaches 106

Data breaches Social Engineering Engineering Phishing 106

Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

phish email, not Phish the band), and tallied the number of hits in each category by outlet. DBIR listed social engineering as the top cause of breaches in 2020, followed by basic web application attacks and system intrusion (that includes hackers and malware including ransomware). Let's use that as our baseline. Try it out!

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Data breaches Social Engineering Engineering Phishing 98

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Here are the top Twitter accounts to follow for the latest commentary, research, and much-needed humor in the ever-evolving information security space. Brian Krebs is an independent investigative reporter known for his coverage of technology, malware , data breaches , and cybercrime developments. Brian Krebs | @briankrebs.

Accountability 134

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Here are some examples of the types of cybersecurity incidents and data breaches that fall within each group: System Intrusion: hacking, ransomware, malware, exploiting workstation software (e.g. Social Engineering: phishing emails, texts, phone calls. Plex for LastPass breach ) stolen credentials, RAM scrapers.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Data breaches Engineering 52

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

Today, many reports are describing how infamous attackers are abusing such an emergency time to lure people by sending thematic email campaigns or by using thematic IM within Malware or Phishing links. Hackers taking advantage of COVID-19 to spread malware New COVID-19-themed malspam campaign delivers FormBook Malware.

Computers and Electronics 100

Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing Malware Cyber Attacks 100

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This time around, if you thought ransomware and phishing should have been at the top (these fall under System Intrusion and Social Engineering ) you would have been right! phish email, not Phish the band), and tallied the number of hits in each category by outlet. But that wasn’t what the DBIR data had shown.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Social Engineering Engineering Phishing 52

Cisco Security

JUNE 25, 2021

I like to say this generation of emigrants didn’t so much build railroads, we built information superhighways but with the same radical economic impact. I grew up as a computer obsessed misfit in sportsmad rural Ireland. Even without new legislation, with the maturation in Electronic Health Record systems and as advocated in H.R.

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CISO Healthcare InfoSec Computers and Electronics 76