Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Introduction Ivanti, an IT management and security company, has issued a warning about multiple zero-day vulnerabilities in its VPN products exploited by Chinese state-backed hackers since December 2023. The same group was attributed to the attacks concentrating on the Philippines using the MISTCLOAK, BLUEHAZE, and DARKDEW malware families.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Clorox estimates the costs of the August cyberattack will exceed $49 Million Mastodon fixed a flaw that can allow the takeover of any account Iranian hackers breached Albania’s Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) Operation Synergia led to the arrest of 31 individuals Ex CIA employee Joshua Adam Schulte sentenced to 40 years in prison Cloudflare breached (..)

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Gartner refers to this as the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), which is a framework combining the functionality of Wide Area Network (WAN) with network security services to shield against any cyber threats or cloud-enabled SaaS. However deploying VPNs on a wide-scale basis introduces performance and scalability issues.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 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.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) revealed that a hacker breached a US federal agency and threat actors exfiltrated data. Threat actors implanted a malware in the network of an unnamed federal agency that was able to avoid detection. ” reads the analysis report published by CISA.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. With cyber threats on the rise, it is cru-cial for individuals and organizations to prioritize their online safety. Stay vigilant, stay informed, and stay secure.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 21, 2023

Unfortunately, cyber threats continue to develop and yet there is a shortage of experts that can help in spreading awareness and fighting the growth of cyber threats. That is why it is important to ensure safety on multiple devices with a VPN. As a result, users will be less vulnerable to these cyber threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Romania-based Cybersecurity firm BitDefender has added a new security feature to safeguard its users from chat based cyber threats. BitDefender Mobile Security feature assists customers in protecting against malware spread and phishing scams.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Check the source: Exercise caution when downloading files from sites that cannot be relied upon, like torrenting sites, since the downloaded files can be infected with malware. Use VPN: Last but not least, it is always a good idea to use a VPN to safeguard your information when accessing the internet, especially if you are using public wifi.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 31, 2024

Statistics for H2 2023 AT&T says personal data from 73 million current and former account holders leaked onto dark web US critical infrastructure cyberattack reporting rules inch closer to reality Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Cyber Skills Gap: By 2025, there could be 3.5 million unfilled cyber security jobs, showing a big need for skilled professionals. Email Threats: More than 75% of targeted attacks start with an email, delivering 94% of malware. Soaring Cyber Crime Costs: Cyber crime costs are expected to hit $10.5

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

Automotive Industry Chinese Organized Crime’s Latest U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Endpoint security software is designed to detect, avert, and eradicate malware on endpoint devices like desktop computers, laptops, network servers, and mobile phones. Key features of endpoint security solutions include: The ability to identify the type of malware attacking an endpoint. Key Differentiators. Key Differentiators.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Recent research by Positive Technologies looked at the cyber threat landscape during Q2 2021 and found that ransomware attacks reached “stratospheric” levels, accounting for 69% of all malware attacks, a huge jump from 39% in Q2 2020. Detect compromised accounts, insider threats, and malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 23, 2023

The malware evolved since its previous variant and now arrives with new capabilities. The malware can hijack crypto wallets copied to clipboard. Background BlackGuard stealer is malware as a service sold in underground forums and Telegram since 2021 , when a Russian user posted information about a new malware called BlackGuard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

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. Here are the different ways in which a VPN elevates cybersecurity: Encryption. Encryption technology in VPNs helps conceal the user’s data.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2020

When it comes to nation-state hackers, Russia tends to direct its cyber energies toward elections and disinformation campaigns, whereas China is known for going after intellectual property. Related podcast: Nation-State Cyber Threats ]. The executable exploits a vulnerability identified within Sangfor SSL VPN devices.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Cyber challenges facing businesses expanding overseas Companies expanding into overseas markets face amplified cyber security challenges. Benefits of safeguarding global assets Properly securing critical assets and data against cyber threats when operating overseas provides major benefits.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

Accenture’s Cyber Investigation & Forensic Response (CIFR) and Cyber Threat Intelligence (ACTI) teams published an analysis of the latest campaign conducted by financially motivated threat group Hades which have been operating since at least December 2020. . ” reads the analysis published by Accenture.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

While some security experts might seem over-zealous shouting about the dangers, the vast majority of warnings about mobile security threats are indeed justified. Just because our phones are not tethered physically to a network doesn’t mean they’re safe from cyber threats. Platform-agnostic threats.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 17, 2023

Malware Distribution: An unsecured network can be easily exploited by hackers, allowing them to distribute malware to your devices. Connect to a VPN: This is short for Virtual Private Network; without getting into the technical details, generally, a VPN allows all of your network/internet use to be encrypted.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2022

Free-net-vpn and Free-net-vpn2 are malicious packages developed to target environment variables. Free-net-vpn and Free-net-vpn2 are malicious packages that target environment variables. . Pyg-utils , Pymocks and PyProto2 are malicious packages to that allows attackers to steal users’ AWS credentials.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Check the source: Exercise caution when downloading files from sites that cannot be relied upon, like torrenting sites, since the downloaded files can be infected with malware. Use VPN: Last but not least, it is always a good idea to use a VPN to safeguard your information when accessing the internet, especially if you are using public wifi.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

Given the portability and myriad of functionalities, mobile devices are highly susceptible to cyber threats, including malware, spyware and phishing attempts that may compromise that precious piece of tech we keep in our pocket and any information stored on it. Security at home or on the go.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

While stressing that there were “no specific or credible cyber threats” to Australian organizations, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) issued an advisory March 2 urging companies to review and enhance detection, mitigation and response measures, as well as follow their long-standing security framework known as the Essential Eight.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In other words, not having endpoint security is akin to recklessly using connected devices exposed to various cyber threats. Back then, endpoint security focused on computers, which meant the installation of antivirus, malware protection, firewall, and (sometimes) VPN in every computer. Is endpoint security complex?

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Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2023

In order to conceal malicious traffic, the threat actor routes it through compromised small office and home office (SOHO) network devices, including routers, firewalls, and VPN hardware. The researchers pointed out that the group rarely uses malware in the post-compromise phase. ” continues the report. We are in the final!

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

“The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has consistently observed Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS)-affiliated cyber threat actors using publicly available information sources and common, well-known tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to target U.S. Government agencies.”

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

To avoid being targeted and to continue enjoying the mystical worlds found within online gaming, users need to be aware of cybersecurity threats. The most common security threats to online gamers include: Computer viruses and trojan malware – The likelihood of someone with an internet connection suffering a computer virus is high.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

Executive Summary In February 2023, EclecticIQ researchers identified multiple KamiKakaBot malwares which are very likely used to target government entities in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries. Dark Pink is an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group active in the ASEAN region.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 18, 2020

If you use it in conjunction with a secure connection to your office, like on a Virtual Private Network (VPN), then this is a great solution. RDP is a great tool - it lets you log on to your computer from another location and use it like you’re sitting right at your desk.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As the name implies, website security protects a website from cyber threats on the internet. Website scanning and malware removal – A website scanner is used to check for malware and vulnerabilities on a website. Some sophisticated website scanners are even capable of automatically removing the malware from the website.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 20, 2021

While specific companies were not named, defense contractors were among those targeted as part of a campaign by at least two hacking groups that leveraged vulnerabilities Pulse Secure VPN devices. Mandiant outlined 12 malware families that they observed actively exploiting vulnerabilities in Pulse Secure VPN devices dating back to last year.

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

According to the independent institute AV-TEST , the number of total new malware in 2020 increased by 13% compared to the last year, and malware for macOS by 1200% for the same period. An easy way to enhance your online security and privacy is by using a VPN while browsing the internet. Identity Theft Protection Tools.

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Hacker Combat

AUGUST 21, 2020

And the best way to make it happen is to use a multiple devices VPN service on all your workable gadgets. Using a virtual private network tunnel will shield your data from malware and other unwanted cyber threats. Whether you have to email or send any critical data using a website, make it encrypted via a VPN. 2.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 7, 2021

Once malware infects a device in an enterprise network, the virus can spread to other computers on the same network and create havoc by stealing passwords or data, spamming your email contacts, corrupting files and even taking over the network as a whole. Malware Detection. Infection Remediation. Vulnerability Management.

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