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.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Small businesses are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks since hackers view them as easy victims to target. While this may seem unlikely, statistics reveal that more than half of these businesses experienced some form of cyber-attack in 2022. They also have a limited budget to spend on effective cyber security measures.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 28, 2023

Having a cybersecurity plan ensures that you remain protected against data breaches, phishing scams , and other cybercrimes. Use a VPN Using a VPN is essential when working with sensitive data or files. A VPN removes your IP address and switches your location. It works well against both residual risk and inherent risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Recognize that cyber-criminals are constantly evolving their tactics, so it is essential to stay up to date with emerging trends and vulnerabilities.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

Organizations with weak cybersecurity have been severely punished with cyber-attacks, data breaches, and huge losses in the past. Security through a VPN. Among many other benefits, a VPN encrypts these files and keeps the online activity private by masking a user’s real IP address. Anti-malware/ phishing.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 31, 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. Phishing, social engineering, and credential stuffing are often the end result. Data for sale is not unusual.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2021

“According to this actor, he had originally intended to send his targets—all senior-level executives—phishing emails to compromise their accounts, but after that was unsuccessful, he pivoted to this ransomware pretext,” Hassold wrote. Open our letter at your email. Launch the provided virus on any computer in your company.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 8, 2021

It’s important to remember, however, as we slowly transition back into some semblance of normality, that there will be new challenges to face in all facets of life, and the Cyber Security sector is no exception. Human error is still the number one cause of cyber attack and home working could make this even more prominent.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

“Phishing emails containing malware, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) brute forcing and Virtual Private Network (VPN) vulnerability exploitation are the most common intrusion tactics used by cybercriminals. When it comes to the most deployed tactics, the report holds no big surprises.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2022

With businesses becoming more and more digitized, they are exposed to greater cyber risks. And while organizations are taking steps to protect against cyber attacks, cybersecurity controls are not impenetrable. Cyber risk insurance covers the costs of recovering from a security breach, a virus, or a cyber-attack.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2021

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Sometimes when you are down in the cyber attack trees defending your organization, it can be tough to see the cyber threat forest. And now we have brand new research coming from the EU which unpacks the top cyber threats as they stand now. Web-based Attacks. Web Application Attacks. docx’ file type.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The government alleges the men used malware-laced phishing emails and “supply chain” attacks to steal data from companies and their customers. Security firm FireEye dubbed that hacking blitz “one of the broadest campaigns by a Chinese cyber espionage actor we have observed in recent years.”

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Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2020

Million ransom to restore after a ransomware attack CVE-2020-3952 flaw could allow attackers to hack VMware vCenter Server DoppelPaymer crew leaked internal confidential documents belonging to aerospace companies Hacker stole $250K from decentralized Bitcoin exchange Bisq Sophos Sandboxie is now available as an open-source tool Tails OS version 4.5

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

Cyber-attacks are on the rise and are becoming more potent with each day. Whether you use your computer for personal or professional purposes, cyber-attacks are an imminent threat to your privacy and personal or professional information. Internet ads are one of the major sources of phishing scams and ransomware attacks.

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SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In 2020, cyberattacks witnessed an unprecedented increase, targeting many industries, from phishing scams to system hacks exploiting vulnerable endpoints and weak network security. This surge in cyber threats has far-reaching […] The post 2024 Cybersecurity: The Rise of CyberAttacks appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2023

Cyber attacks are common occurrences that often make headlines, but the leakage of personal information, particularly credit card data, can have severe consequences for individuals. It is essential to understand the techniques employed by cyber criminals to steal this sensitive information.

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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

MAY 28, 2023

On May 7, 2023, the Swiss multinational company, leading electrification and automation technology provider, suffered a cyber attack that reportedly impacted its business operations. Once discovered the security breach, ABB closed VPN connections with its customers to prevent the threat from spreading.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2021

Clop Ransomware operators plunder US universities Malware attack on Applus blocked vehicle inspections in some US states 2,5M+ users can check whether their data were exposed in Facebook data leak 33.4%

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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. Last week, the FBI has issued a new security flash alert to warn of Netwalker ransomware attacks targeting U.S. and foreign government organizations. continues the alert.

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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. The attack was reportedly due to ransomware, thought to have been the result of phishing. SolarWinds.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 25, 2022

Remote services, such as a virtual private network (VPN), lack sufficient controls to prevent unauthorized access. Failure to detect or block phishing attempts. Cyber actors send emails with malicious macros—primarily in Microsoft Word documents or Excel files—to infect computer systems. Poor endpoint detection and response.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2021

Historically, ransomware has been delivered via email attachments or, more recently, using direct network access obtained through things like unsecure VPN accounts for software vulnerabilities,” Crane Hassold, director of threat intelligence at Abnormal Security, wrote in a blog post. Threat Traced to Nigeria. But this is just the start.”.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Phishing attacks, for instance, are extremely common: these are deceptive emails or messages designed to steal data. Ransomware is another significant threat, where attackers encrypt an organization's data and demand payment for its release. Because of this, it's crucial to understand the types of threats nonprofits face.

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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. Last week, the FBI has issued a new security flash alert to warn of Netwalker ransomware attacks targeting U.S. and foreign government organizations. continues the alert.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 17, 2022

What we've seen over the past couple of years, particularly since the pandemic, has been a lot more targeting of employees at specific companies that attackers want to get into. In these types of collaborative platforms, like Slack for example, when some user account credentials get phished, someone else's credentials could be phished.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2022

Phishing attacks? Consecutive attacks occurring every second of the day? Predictable recovery after cyber attacks helps organizations with lessons learned along with driving a business case for more investment from the board of directors. Critical — Secure EDP/VPN access- (Predictive). Answer: More capacity!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Back then, endpoint security focused on computers, which meant the installation of antivirus, malware protection, firewall, and (sometimes) VPN in every computer. To say that endpoint security management needs improvement in 2022 is probably an understatement, with the backdrop of increasingly sophisticated and aggressive cyber attacks.

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Ransomware an ongoing threat to industry as crime gangs organise Malware-based cyber-attacks are the most prominent threat to industry, Europol says. Stealing sensitive data could become the central goal of cyber-attacks, feeding the growing criminal market for personal information, Europol said.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Your credit card or PayPal account offers more protection if you are the victim of a cyber-attack because they are not directly linked to your bank account and provide insurance for theft. If you must use one to make a purchase, use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to keep your information protected. Use Your Credit Card.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Privilege Escalation flaw found in Forcepoint VPN Client for Windows. TortoiseShell Group targets IT Providers in supply chain attacks. Czech Intelligence ‘s report attributes major cyber attack to China. US Utilities Targeted with LookBack RAT in a new phishing campaign.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency Spent nearly £800,000 on Cyber Attack Response. Redcar Cyber-Attack: UK Government to Cover £3.68 Ransomware Gang Babuk claims DC’s Metropolitan Police Attack. Unpatched Fortinet VPN Devices Vulnerable to New Cring Ransomware. Million of the Costs.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

Malware delivery and execution techniques like DLL side loading with Winword.exe are identical to previous cyber-attacks done by Dark Pink group ( 1 ). Key Judgments Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups are almost certainly a significant cyber threat to ASEAN countries. Figure 26 – Triggered Canary Tokens.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 11, 2022

Cisco explains: "Initial access to the Cisco VPN was achieved via the successful compromise of a Cisco employee's personal Google account. The user had enabled password syncing via Google Chrome and had stored their Cisco credentials in their browser, enabling that information to synchronize to their Google account.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2019

This open database is a goldmine for identity thieves and other attackers. Here’s how: Cyber Attacks. Phishing scams can take many forms, and ransomware is one of the most dangerous. Addresses can easily lead to phone numbers, making people easy targets for phishing scams. About the author: VPNmentor.

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