CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Remember, password managers, network scanners, gaming apps, encrypted messaging apps can also have droppers embedded in them, that when deployed, can create nasty troubles to users. In reality, iPhones can get infected by malicious software and are also vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 28, 2023

The following tips work for both businesses and individuals, so start practicing them today: Frequently Change Your Passwords A common mistake most people make at home and work is not changing their passwords frequently and keeping the simplest password so that it could be remembered easily.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2023

Million in projects for critical infrastructure protection through the BIRD Cyber Program N. Million in projects for critical infrastructure protection through the BIRD Cyber Program N. Million in projects for critical infrastructure protection through the BIRD Cyber Program N. Korean Kimsuky APT targets S.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. Cyber Crime Surge: During COVID-19 , cyber crimes shot up by 600%, showing how threats adapt to global changes. Phishing Attacks: Phishing is the top cyber attack, causing 90% of data breaches.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 2, 2021

But a new discovery made by the National Security Agency(NSA) of United States has revealed that Russian hacking group APT28 is launching Brute Force Cyber Attacks using Kubernetes to ensure anonymity. APT28 aka Fancy Bear or Strontium is a hacking group that is funded by Russian Military Intelligence.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The company added that successful exploitation requires that the appliance is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server. The attack chain starts with the threat actors sending a web request to “/gwtest/formssso? ” reads the report published by IBM X-Force.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Justice Department this week indicted seven Chinese nationals for a decade-long hacking spree that targeted more than 100 high-tech and online gaming companies. The government alleges the men used malware-laced phishing emails and “supply chain” attacks to steal data from companies and their customers. Image: FBI.

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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 Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2020

In at least one compromise, the APT actor laterally traversed an SLTT victim network and accessed documents related to sensitive network configurations and passwords, standard operating procedures (SOP), IT instructions, such as requesting password resets, vendors and purchasing information. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Energetic Bear).

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Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2022

This exposure of sensitive credential and network access information, especially privileged user accounts, could lead to subsequent cyber attacks against individual users or affiliated organizations.” Crooks obtain the information by conducting spear-phishing and ransomware attacks, or other means. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Threat actors are continually looking for better ways to target organizations, here are the top five attack vectors to look out for in 2022. Malicious actors are continually looking for better ways to carry out successful cyber attacks. Remote Technology.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2021

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). SonicWall fixes an NSM On-Prem bug, patch it asap! SonicWall fixes an NSM On-Prem bug, patch it asap! Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 316 appeared first on Security Affairs.

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Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2023

The US CISA warns of cyber attacks targeting Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and Gateway devices. The IT giant warns of the availability of exploits for this vulnerability that have been observed in attacks against unmitigated appliances. ” reads the report published by Citrix.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

On November 17, the library announced it was experiencing a major technology outage caused by a cyber-attack. We’re continuing to experience a major technology outage as a result of a cyber-attack, affecting our website, online systems and services, and some onsite services too. ” reads the announcement.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Everything connected to the internet is vulnerable to cyber attacks. Use Strong Passwords & Two-Factor Authentication. With the multitude of online shops now asking you to create an account for placing an order or creating a wishlist, it might seem very convenient to reuse passwords. Good Practices for Passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Remember, password managers, network scanners, gaming apps, encrypted messaging apps can also have droppers embedded in them, that when deployed, can create nasty troubles to users. In reality, iPhones can get infected by malicious software and are also vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 3, 2021

More commonly, that access is purchased from a cybercriminal broker who specializes in acquiring remote access credentials — such as usernames and passwords needed to remotely connect to the target’s network. Verified was hacked at least twice in the past five years, and its user database posted online.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2020

Microsoft is sending notifications to dozens of hospitals about vulnerable VPN devices and gateways exposed online in their network. Microsoft is warning dozens of hospitals of the risks of ransomware attacks due to insecure VPN devices and gateways exposed online. ” reads the post published by Microsoft.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2024

At least a dozen patriotic Russian hacking groups have been launching DDoS attacks since the start of the war at a variety of targets seen as opposed to Moscow. But by all accounts, few attacks from those gangs have come close to the amount of firepower wielded by a pro-Russia group calling itself “ NoName057(16).”

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 2, 2023

Researchers warn that hundreds of Citrix servers have been hacked in an ongoing campaign exploiting the RCE CVE-2023-3519. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently warned of cyber attacks against Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and Gateway devices exploiting the zero-day CVE-2023-3519.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2020

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). Pierluigi Paganini. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 293 appeared first on Security Affairs.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 27, 2020

It’s difficult to convey the scope and scale of cyber attacks that take place on a daily basis, much less connect the dots between them. Related: The Golden Age of cyber spying A new book by Dr. Chase Cunningham — Cyber Warfare – Truth, Tactics, and Strategies — accomplishes this in a compelling, accessible way.

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Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2023

Researchers reported that more than 15000 Citrix servers exposed online are likely vulnerable to attacks exploiting the vulnerability CVE-2023-3519. The IT giant warns of the availability of exploits for this vulnerability that have been observed in attacks against unmitigated appliances. reads the report published by Citrix.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2020

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Turning off this kind of access when employees leave or no longer need it can shut down potential avenues for attack. Patching – routine updates pushed by vendors to their software can help to remove bugs from your IT infrastructure that could otherwise be exploited by cyber attackers.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Bookstore giant Barnes & Noble has disclosed a cyber attack and that the threat actors have exposed the customers’ data. ” BleepingComputer confirmed that the company was hit by a cyber attack on October 10th, 2020, and cited as a source an email sent to customers late Wednesday night that is has seen.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2022

Threat actors are spreading password-stealing malware disguised as a security tool to target Ukraine’s IT Army. A Telegram channel was used to coordinate the efforts and plan the cyber-attacks that will be conducted by the IT Army. SecurityAffairs – hacking, IT Army). ” continues the report. 35) on port 6666.

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IT Security Guru

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Very few weeks go by without news of another cyber attack or data breach and a quick scan of the BBC news website shows that in most months, there is at least one story that makes the national news headlines. SolarWinds. If Travelex didn’t pay the ransom, they threatened to publicly publish the data.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2020

Security researchers Pierre Kim and Alexandre Torres have discovered several vulnerabilities Zyxel Cloud CNM SecuManager software that could expose users to cyber attacks. “The attack surface is very large and many different stacks are being used it very interesting. .” SecurityAffairs – hacking, Zyxel).

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

. “The attack, which was discovered by Dailymotion technical teams and is still ongoing,” the company release stated, “was successfully contained following the implementation of measures to limit its scope. The goal is to find daisy-chained accounts–a common situation resulting from poor cyber hygiene.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

An unknown attacker has launched a destructive cyber attack against the email provider VFEmail, he erased information on its server including backups, 18 years’ worth of customer emails were lost. “We This was more than a multi-password via ssh exploit, and there was no ransom. 30081:127.0.0.1:22 30081:127.0.0.1:22

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

The affiliates used to deliver the threat via brute-forcing attacks on RDP servers or exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN servers and firewalls. Two of the most common vulnerabilities exploited by actors using Netwalker are Pulse Secure VPN (CVE-2019-11510) and Telerik UI (CVE-2019-18935).” continues the alert.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

The affiliates used to deliver the threat via brute-forcing attacks on RDP servers or exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN servers and firewalls. Two of the most common vulnerabilities exploited by actors using Netwalker are Pulse Secure VPN (CVE-2019-11510) and Telerik UI (CVE-2019-18935).” continues the alert.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

It was one of the worst years (if not the worst) for cyber attacks. Cryptocurrencies are represented in hacked accounts to trading sites. The highest price is for an actual transfer from a hacked account. Hacked accounts for crypto are highly-priced now. Lykke is the most expensive hacked service at 260 USD.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 9, 2021

President and Chief Executive Officer, Colonial Pipeline testifies during a hearing on the Hill to examine threats to critical infrastructure, focusing on the Colonial Pipeline cyber attack. “It’s the only way we’re going to learn that these attacks continue to change, [that] there’s variants of these attacks.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 8, 2020

A few days after the disclosure of the vulnerability in the F5 Networks BIG-IP product threat actors started exploiting it in attacks in the wild. Threat actors exploited the CVE-2020-5902 flaw to obtain passwords, create web shells, and infect systems with various malware. SecurityAffairs – hacking, F5 BIG-IP).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Privilege Escalation flaw found in Forcepoint VPN Client for Windows. Thinkful forces a password reset for all users after a data breach. TortoiseShell Group targets IT Providers in supply chain attacks. Czech Intelligence ‘s report attributes major cyber attack to China. Magecart 5 hacker group targets L7 Routers.

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