The Hacker News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The financially motivated FIN7 cybercrime gang has masqueraded as yet another fictitious cybersecurity company called "Bastion Secure" to recruit unwitting software engineers under the guise of penetration testing in a likely lead-up to a ransomware scheme.

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Hot for Security

APRIL 19, 2021

Notorious FIN7 gang stole payment card details from retailers around the world Cybercrime gang posed as penetration testing firm to recruit hackers. FIN7 operated a front company called Combi Security, which claimed to offer penetration testing services.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

However, according to the cybersecurity firm Certik, crypto theft was indeed on the rise , with nearly $1 billion lost to scams, rug pulls, and exploits throughout 2023, making this prediction true. Increase in red team penetration testing frameworks: False. Malware loaders on the underground market: True.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Having been in the field for so long, we have witnessed some major changes in the cybercrime world’s modus operandi. This report shares our insights into the Russian-speaking cybercrime world and the changes in how it operates that have happened in the past five years. Conclusion: cybersecurity and cybercrime have matured.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

There can be no doubt that cybersecurity is a significant challenge for businesses of all sizes. The rise of cybercrime has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with Interpol describing the advance of cyberattacks coming at "an alarming pace." Cybercrime has evolved—and so has cybersecurity.

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Herjavec Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As cyber breaches and ransomware attacks skyrocket, businesses now have no choice but to face the truth — cybersecurity is no longer an option. You can’t expect the cybersecurity program that covered your in-office work environment to comprehensively secure your remote and hybrid workforces. Taking a Reactive Approach.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 5, 2024

In an unexpected twist of cybercrime, security researchers at AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) have revealed a bizarre case of one criminal gang inadvertently aiding another.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

One of the major issues surrounds keeping remote workers protected against cybercrime. Putting strong systems, processes, and cybersecurity products in place is a good start, but the next step is testing your system for any underlying weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Advanced cybersecurity software.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

[RELATED: Hacking the Olympics: 'Nearly Infinite Attack Surfaces' ] DHS cyber experts have conducted extensive vulnerability probes, penetration tests, and emergency planning to harden defenses at the big game. The NFL announced yesterday that it is joining the "Secure Our World" cybersecurity awareness campaign led by the U.S.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2020

On Wednesday, regulators in New York announced that First American was the target of their first ever cybersecurity enforcement action in connection with the incident, charges that could bring steep financial penalties. According to the FBI, BEC scams are the most costly form of cybercrime today. First American Financial Corp.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Editor’s note: I recently had the chance to participate in a discussion about the overall state of privacy and cybersecurity with Erin Kapczynski, OneRep’s senior vice president of B2B marketing. He previously chronicled the emergence of cybercrime while covering Microsoft for USA TODAY. Erin: So, let’s get started.

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Joseph Steinberg

MARCH 8, 2022

Thank you for not listening to your own cybersecurity experts when they told you to “ Stop hacking Russian websites – you are helping the Russians, not the Ukrainians.” You have probably done more than anyone other than myself to help Russia prepare for cyberwar. Thank you for putting your own governments in such a bind.

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Cytelligence

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent developments that have sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, it has come to light that over 100,000 user account credentials of ChatGPT, a popular language model developed by OpenAI, have been stolen and sold on various dark web marketplaces. The consequences of this breach are far-reaching.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published an analysis of the FiveHands ransomware that was recently detailed by FireEye’s Mandiant. The Malware Analysis Report (MAR) published by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) includes detailed analysis of 18 malicious files submitted to CISA.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Health care data has become a focus for many recent cybersecurity efforts. Some of the best cybersecurity measures aren’t technical but a matter of management. Phishing is one of the fastest-rising cybersecurity threats , so employees should know how to spot these attacks. Penetration Test Regularly.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The analysis of a malicious email revealed a possible raising interest of the TA505 cybercrime gang in system integrator companies. The infrastructure used in the attacks suggests the involvement of the cybercrime group TA505. I’ve also been encharged of testing uVote voting system from the Italian Minister of homeland security. .

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Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

Conduct regular network penetration tests to identify flaws and vulnerabilities in your corporate networks. There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to cybersecurity. Stay ahead of the curve by subscribing to cybersecurity news, industry updates, and threat advisories. Know what your crown jewels are.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Cobalt Strike is a paid penetration testing product that allows an attacker to deploy an agent named ‘Beacon’ on the victim machine. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybersecurity). Researchers at Google Cloud identified 34 different hacked release versions of the Cobalt Strike tool in the wild. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Jane Frankland

JULY 13, 2020

Last year, the world’s largest non-profit membership association of certified cybersecurity professionals, (ISC)², announced the findings of its Cybersecurity Workforce Study. The latest figures depict a shortage of cybersecurity professionals at a time when protecting the world’s operating systems has never been as important.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 12, 2021

This is a reminder I get every day when I interact with people from the cybersecurity fraternity, most of whom say that they landed a career in cybersecurity purely by chance. I recently made a LinkedIn post asking people to share their stories about how they happened to become cybersecurity professionals. How can I get started?

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Security Boulevard

MAY 11, 2023

The post Detecting and Responding to a Data Breach appeared first on Penetration Testing UK - Sencode. More importantly, we provide strategic insights into how to identify and respond to these breaches, underlining the significance of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2023

Cobalt Strike is a paid penetration testing product that allows an attacker to deploy an agent named ‘Beacon’ on the victim machine. Microsoft announced it has taken legal action to disrupt the illegal use of copies of the post-exploitation tool Cobalt Strike by cybercriminals. Our action is therefore not one and done.”

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Table of Contents Toggle Recent Healthcare Attacks & Breaches 5 Key Cybersecurity Management Lessons to Learn Bottom Line: Learn Healthcare’s Lessons Before Suffering Pain Recent Healthcare Attacks & Breaches Large breaches affected over 88 million individuals in the USA in 2023, a 60% increase from 2022. Ascension lost $2.66

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The same day the ICRC went public with its breach, someone using the nickname “ Sheriff ” on the English-language cybercrime forum RaidForums advertised the sale of data from the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Our cybersecurity team has looked into any reported allegation of data being available on the dark web.”

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If you are already familiar with the evolving cyber threat landscape in your home country, you’ll know that humans are often the most exploited attack vector for cybercrime, and how frequently small businesses are breached. So, how exactly are these challenges exacerbated when moving your operations beyond borders?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Ransomware attacks like the ones carried out by OnePercent Group have been crippling businesses across the country since the FBI first reported a 37% uptick in cybercrime in 2018. Managed cybersecurity solutions are a great asset for organizations that lack IT security professionals. Encrypt all sensitive company data.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

Critical Start today released its biannual Cyber Intelligence Report, featuring the top threats observed in the first half of 2023 and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting the healthcare, financial services, and state and local government industries.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

An attacker can exploit the SQL injection vulnerabilities in the MOVEit Transfer solution to steal sensitive information The vulnerabilities were discovered by researchers from the cybersecurity firm Huntress. The good news is that Progress Software is not aware of attacks in the wild exploiting these vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2021

According to the unsealed indictment, Klyushin, Ermakov and Rumiantcev worked at M-13, a Russian cybersecurity firm offering penetration testing services and investment management services. For the latter service, the men were keeping for them up to 60% of the profit. ” reads the press release published by DoJ.

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Herjavec Group

MARCH 20, 2021

Our Founder and CEO, Robert Herjavec sat down with Small Business Journal’s Chloe Caldwell to discuss his insights on cybersecurity in 2021 and how the most recent Herjavec Group Cybersecurity Conversations Report explores the past year and how to best prepare for the year ahead. Ready to learn more?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

In the world of cybercrime, a flawed application is a potential goldmine for them, but an onramp to disaster for most organizations. In an ideal world, following cybersecurity best practices, we find out that there is a vulnerability in the software we use or develop. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure. Cybercriminals never sleep.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

Just like yesterday, all tech is hackable and cybercriminals penetrate 93% of company networks in less than 2-days. trillion cumulative GDP growth.The skills gap is slowing digital transformation and in cybersecurity it’s increasing risks. They also suggested that if women were to achieve gender parity in cybersecurity, then £12.6

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The predictions, based on our extensive experience, help individuals and businesses improve their cybersecurity and prevent the vast range of possible risks. These are attractive aspects that cybercrime groups will be unable to resist. More new “Red Team” penetration testing frameworks deployed by cybercriminals.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) released a joint advisory that provides indicators of compromise (IOCs) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) associated with the notorious LockBit 3.0

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2019

Cybersecurity researchers from FireEye revealed that the Carbanak source code has been available on VirusTotal for two years, and none noticed it before. Starting from 2016 the group developed a new custom malware using Cobalt Strike, a legitimate penetration testing framework. link] [link].

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. Remcos Remcos is marketed as a legitimate software tool for remote management and penetration testing.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Fifteen years after the launch of the microblogging social media platform, Twitter remains a dominant public forum for instant communication with individuals and organizations worldwide on a universe of topics, including #cybersecurity. Top Cybersecurity Experts to Follow on Twitter. Binni Shah | @binitamshah. Eva Galperi n | @evacide.

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