SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The security provider needs to get involved immediately because the longer the problem persists, the worse the damage becomes; and the financial impact of these cyber attacks worsen. After your site is back online, it’s your responsibility to explore how the attack happened so it doesn’t happen again. Block Bad Bots.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

sPower , a US-based renewable energy provider, was the victim of a cyber attack that disconnected the US power grid operator from its power generation station. sPower , a Utah-based renewable energy provider was hit by a cyber attack, the incident took place in March. ” reported the E&E News website.

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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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Security Affairs

JULY 26, 2018

US-CERT warns of cyber attacks on ERP applications, including Oracle and SAP, and refers an interesting report published by Digital Shadows and Onapsis. “The findings shed light into how nation-state actors, cybercriminals and hacktivist groups are actively attacking these applications and what organizations should.

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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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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

As coronavirus-themed cyber attacks ramp up, consumers and companies must practice digital distancing to keep themselves protected. Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear. That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 6, 2021

Black Lotus Labs, a subsidiary of Lumen Technologies, has warned all website owners about an increase in ‘watering hole’ cyber threats. The researchers from the organization say that a hacking group operating from Asia was busy launching malware campaigns targeting websites operated by large and small businesses.

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The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In this episode of the podcast #162: according to the non profit that oversees it, the first disruptive hack of the U.S. In this episode of the podcast #162: according to the non profit that oversees it, the first disruptive hack of the U.S. If you believe the headlines, the first known disruptive cyber attack against the U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 12, 2021

Criminal hacking rings have been hammering away at this latest of a long line of zero-day flaws discovered in a globally distributed system. The pattern is all too familiar: they marshal their hacking infrastructure to take advantage of the window of time when there is a maximum number of vulnerable systems just begging to be hacked.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 4, 2022

A big reason why APIs haven’t gotten the attention they deserve may be that, from a security standpoint, they fall into a category of hacking tactics known as Living off the Land, or LotL. The kingpins of the top criminal hacking collectives are no dummies. Attack chain multiplier. Here are my key takeaways: Manipulating APIs.

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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. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2022

In the early 1990s, the Internet industry needed to move packets as fast as possible because some marketing genius came up with the idea that everyone could have “Unlimited Internet Access” for $9.95 Those people belong in the Internet Hall of Fame. Phishing attacks? Consecutive attacks occurring every second of the day?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 22, 2023

As cyber attacks grow increasingly sophisticated, DAST has become essential for maintaining web application security. It simulates real-world hacking efforts and assists in identifying flaws and vulnerabilities. Read next: Top Web Application Firewall (WAF) Solutions The post What is Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)?

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

And, as my guest will say later in this podcast, these virtual SOCs are like pen testing the internet. It’s about challenging our expectations about the people who hack for a living. We do the same thing for firewalls. GRAY: The Internet is a penetration test. That's an example of AI. AI will be used maliciously.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Over the last two years, pro-ISIS hackers and hacking groups have defaced hundreds of websites. 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. Once identified, the malware is removed.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

What does Chinese tech giant Huawei have in common with the precocious kid next door who knows how to hack his favorite video game? The latter knows how to carry out a DLL injection hack — to cheat the game score. Any kid with the attention span to study and master a DLL hacking tutorial can do this. percent from 2018.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

In May, the FBI and CISA also warned cyber attacks coordinated by Beijing and attempting to steal COVID-19 information from US health care, pharmaceutical, and research industry sectors. Enable a personal firewall on agency workstations, configured to deny unsolicited connection requests. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Taidoor).

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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. While such an attack is relatively massive, it is no longer uncommon or unexpected. . Do the increased attacks mean the industry is becoming accustomed to IoT cyber attacks?

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Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2020

The hackers targeted unnamed companies in software development, e-commerce, and an internet service provider around the world, including Poland, Germany, Turkey, Korea, Japan, and India. MATA is also able to target Linux-based diskless network devices, including such as routers, firewalls, or IoT devices. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 11, 2021

Most importantly, if backups are online, they have a higher chance of being susceptible to malware and other cyber-attacks. The twenty-first century dilemma that executives now face is deciding if it’s quicker to pay ransoms when their organizations get hacked to decrypt their systems or restore their systems via backups.

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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. Hacktivism and Ideological Motives Hacktivism refers to hacking activities undertaken for ideological or political reasons.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Danish critical infrastructure was hit by the largest cyber attack on record that hit the country, according to Denmark’s SektorCERT. The attackers exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in Zyxel firewalls used by many critical infrastructure operators in Denmark. through 4.73, VPN series firmware versions 4.60

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology. DDoS Attacks. IoT Opens Excessive Entry Points.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

IT asset management aka ITAM counts among the key components of a vigilant, full-fledged security strategy — because it allows your security staff to retain a real-time database of IT assets and the related attack vectors. . Let us now see how you can make the best use of ITAM to minimize cyber attacks. Source . .

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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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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

In the 21st century, the internet has become an inseparable part of our daily lives. We need the internet to perform our daily tasks and to connect with the world around us. The Internet is essential to check daily mail and perform office tasks. The students depend on the internet for learning and projects.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2022

He has extensive experience in routing and switching, network design, firewalls, cyber security, and data analysis. I began with securing networking equipment for customers to now securing mobile devices, gaming systems, Internet of Things (“Alexa”), the work environment, social engineering, etc.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2021

Massive data base breaches today generally follow a distinctive pattern: hack into a client -facing application; manipulate an API; follow the data flow to gain access to an overly permissive database or S3 bucket (cloud storage). Password and token harvesting is one of the most common techniques in hacking.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

This represented a more than 140% increase from attacks in the automotive industry in 2020. This shouldn’t be surprising, considering that the number of vehicles connected to the internet has risen dramatically over the last few years. . The Ten Startups Focused On Protecting Connected Cars From Cyber Attacks .

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 14, 2024

Forescout experts questioned the attribution of cyber attacks that targeted the energy sector in Denmark in 2023 to the Russia-linked Sandworm. Forescout experts shared findings from their analysis of the cyber attacks that targeted the energy sector in Denmark in 2023, attributing them to the Russia-linked Sandworm.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2019

. “The hackers behind it reportedly took advantage of poorly configured routers that had the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) service enabled, which caused the routers to forward public ports to the private devices and be open to the public internet,” reads the analysis published by Yang. Pierluigi Paganini.

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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. Just in 2020, the SolarWinds hack could’ve been prevented for organizations that promptly patch software.

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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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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Private Plane Owners’ Data Linked to LA Intl. Private Plane Owners’ Data Linked to LA Intl. Private Plane Owners’ Data Linked to LA Intl.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Cyber Security Terms: Must-Know List This cybersecurity terms dictionary will bring some clarity in those words you encountered but couldn’t grasp. Also, this list will make you more aware of the threats that lie in wait for you around every internet corner.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2018

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. This won’t protect from an NAS attack, but it will protect you from other cyber attacks). The file can be removed using the following PoC. What does this mean to the affected NAS users?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2020

million members of the Chinese Communist Party were leaked on a hacking forum. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Chinese Communist Party). Security experts from Cyble discovered that the details of 1.9 During routine Dark web monitoring, the experts from Cyble found a post on a Russian-speaking forum offering the details of 1.9

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