Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Iranian nation-state actors are attempting to buy info available for sale in the cybercrime underground to launch attacks against US organizations. US organizations whose data was stolen and leaked online in the past are at risk of cyber attacks that are orchestrated by an unnamed Iran-linked threat actor.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

This week a controversial law entered into effect in Russia, it would allow the government to cut internet traffic from the global Internet. This week a controversial law entered into effect in Russia, it would allow the Russian government to disconnect the country from the global Internet.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

China-linked hackers carried out cyber espionage campaigns targeting governments, corporations, and think tanks with TAIDOOR malware. Cyber Command’s VirusTotal page , and CISA’s Chinese Malicious Cyber Activity page for more information.” ” reads the US CISA alert. v1 , U.S. . ” The U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

As coronavirus-themed cyber attacks ramp up, consumers and companies must practice digital distancing to keep themselves protected. 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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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

million current, former and prospective US government employees and their family members. The Latest Security Law Illustrates The Chinese Government’s Love-Hate Relationship with The Internet. Other sections reflects the government’s focus on tightening policies for China’s internet companies.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

This article will explore the nature of MSSPs and how they can help businesses, nonprofits, governments, and other organizations have better security with less effort. As cyber attacks continue to increase in number and sophistication, the need for MSSPs grows. assets (endpoints, servers, IoT, routers, etc.),

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Rather than doors, locks and vaults, IT departments rely on a combination of strategies, technologies, and user awareness training to protect an enterprise against cybersecurity attacks that can compromise systems, steal data and other valuable company information, and damage an enterprise’s reputation. Risk Management Process.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

These virtual SOCs are providing greater visibility into these low noise attacks on smaller and medium sized organizations. And, as my guest will say later in this podcast, these virtual SOCs are like pen testing the internet. We do the same thing for firewalls. You can’t have them fall victim to a ransomware attack.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Government and prominent security researchers, this type of attack is playing out right now on a global scale. IT monitoring software company victim of supply chain cyber attack. More than 300,000 organizations and governments around the world rely on a company called SolarWinds. How urgent is this cyber situation?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 14, 2022

a cybersecurity tool that helps security analysts identify and respond to opportunistic “scan-and-exploit” attacks in real time. . GreyNoise Investigate helps security analysts identify and respond to opportunistic “scan-and-exploit” attacks, providing context about the behavior and intent of IP addresses scanning the internet.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Recently, a hacking group by the name “Team System DZ” defaced multiple Wisconsin government websites, replacing the sheriff’s website and Richland County Government pages with ISIS propaganda. Regardless of whether your website is a personal blog, a small eCommerce site, or a corporate business, you are at risk of a cyber attack.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2018

2018 was the year of the Internet of Things (IoT), massive attacks and various botnets hit smart devices, These are 5 IoT Security Predictions for 2019. Do the increased attacks mean the industry is becoming accustomed to IoT cyber attacks? Three IoT Attack Avenues for 2019. Insights from VDOO’s leadership.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 20, 2022

To start, each computer and server has a unique Internet Protocol (IP) address that’s a number string ID that signals to websites what computer is using the site. Click ads can also be used in a similar way to set up a DNS spoofing cache poisoning attack. . Most cyber attackers are after users’ data that they can sell.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Espionage and Political Motives In some cases, hackers may target organizations or governments for espionage or political reasons. State-sponsored hacking is a growing concern, with governments using cyberattacks to gather intelligence, disrupt infrastructure, or compromise national security.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It was created to protect customer and cardholder data from cyber attacks and fraud. Failure to comply with PCI standards will result in an FTC audit, which is never good news – no one wants the government peeking over their shoulder. Negative press is a nightmare to reverse.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The Morris Worm, ostensibly created to map the internet, ultimately brought down roughly 6000 systems. Early Internet. As the ARPANET evolved into the internet, connecting exponentially more computers throughout the world, malicious code likewise made advances. He was fined over $10,000 and sentenced to three years of probation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 15, 2022

From the past few hours, some reliable news resources report Putin has asked the Russian Ministry of Digital Development to cut down internet connection to the west by severing internet lines laid in international waters. The digital department has also been assigned to shift all the government websites onto.RU

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 4, 2019

Within these government labs and agencies, taking place is a groundswell of innovation in deep technology cyber disciplines to the tune of billions of dollars annually over the past three decades. The state counts approximately 109,000 cyber engineers. Two notable examples are Sourcefire, acquired by Cisco for $2.7B

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

A common thread runs through the cyber attacks that continue to defeat the best layered defenses money can buy. Related: We’re in the midst of ‘cyber Pearl Harbor’ Peel back the layers of just about any sophisticated, multi-staged network breach and you’ll invariably find memory hacking at the core.

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SecureList

MARCH 14, 2022

We also covered unknown and unattributed attacks and hacktivist activity taking place in the same timeframe. We assess that the number of cyber attacks in Ukraine will increase during the next six months. Currently, we assess that the risk of the cyber component of this conflict spilling over to Europe is medium-high.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2022

More than 1,500 organizations worldwide spanning Financial Services, Defense, Manufacturing, Energy, Aerospace, and Transportation Systems trust OPSWAT to secure their files and devices; ensure compliance with industry and government-driven policies and regulations, and protect their reputation, finances,?employees,?and employees,?and

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. This visibility into attacks trending for your organization can help inform staff moving forward of what to expect.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2018

The vulnerabilities allow hackers, governments, or anyone with malicious intention to read files, add/remove users, add/modify existing data, or execute commands with highest privileges on all of the devices. If you are using one of the above devices and they are connected on the WAN, make sure to remove your device from the internet.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat. The contemporary world has witnessed the rise of the Internet and global communication, and collaboration technologies, including mobile data use and the culture of bring your own device [BYOD].

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Local government agencies remain acutely exposed to being hacked. However, at this moment in history, two particularly worrisome types of cyber attacks are cycling up and hitting local government entities hard: ransomware sieges and election tampering. That’s long been true.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

To protect personal information and feel safe while surfing the internet; 2. 3 Basic Cyber Security Training Courses For Everybody The best cyber security courses online listed below contain the information everybody must know to keep their data safe in the high-risk online environment. All presented with real examples.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Firewalls and web application firewalls ( WAFs ) filter network traffic. Firewalls and Web Application Firewalls (WAF): Firewalls regulate network traffic and defend against external threats, whereas WAFs protect web applications by monitoring and filtering HTTP/HTTPS requests from potential threats.

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Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

government has recently stated that it will be playing a larger role in thwarting ransomware and other cyberattacks, it has also stressed the importance of collaboration with the private sector to fight this pervasive issue. At the same time, the private sector has been urging stronger action from the government. While the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Compliance Requirements Stringent regulations governing data handling and privacy exist in various industries and jurisdictions. Firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs) help prevent unauthorized access and protect against external threats. Also read: What Is Container Security?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Secure web gateway (SWG) solutions help keep enterprise networks from falling victim to ransomware , malware , and other threats carried by internet traffic and malicious websites. Secure web gateways, then, provide fast, secure access to the Internet and SaaS, making digital business a safe and productive experience.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

The NCSC's technical director, Dr Ian Levy, referred to Hollywood depictions of cyber-attacks on critical city infrastructure. The consumer watchdog examined 13 router models provided to customers by internet-service companies such as EE, Sky and Virgin Media, and found more than two-thirds had security flaws. At least 4.5

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 25, 2020

As jarring as this abrupt shift to remote work has been for countless companies, government agencies and educational institutions, it has conversely been a huge boon for cyber criminals. The Internet from its inception has presented a wide open attack vector to threat actors. Threat actors haven’t missed a beat.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2024

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

The Australian government is urging companies in the region to adopt strong cybersecurity practices due to increased global risk stemming from the conflict in Ukraine. It is critical that Australian organisations are alert to these threats and take steps to adopt an enhanced cyber security posture and increase monitoring for threats.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A recent Positive Technologies report found that 69% of all malware attacks now involve ransomware, and with the sums involved, it’s easy to see why malicious actors would eschew less lucrative cyber attack methods. Any business that finds itself caught up in controversy could also become the victim of a ransomware attack.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Each user in a cloud environment has their own roles and permissions governing the access they get to certain parts of the cloud, and because SaaS workloads are accessed online, all hackers need are your credentials to get the “keys to the kingdom.” Case study: Cloud-based environment now vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

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