Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Given the rising threat of cybercrime, especially resulting from a global event such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that security is a never-ending journey, not a final destination. Therefore, organizations must work to continuously test their security programs. What is Penetration Testing?

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The Hacker News

AUGUST 3, 2023

According to Cybersecurity Ventures, the cost of cybercrime is predicted to hit $8 trillion in 2023 and will grow to $10.5 At the same time, organizations are now collecting sensitive data that, if compromised, could result in severe financial and reputational damage. trillion by 2025. There is also increasing public and

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 4, 2024

Researchers at Cisco Talos have uncovered a sophisticated cybercrime operation dubbed “CoralRaider,” pinpointing the threat actors as likely based in Vietnam.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 4, 2024

When the Babuk ransomware group disbanded in 2021, it seemed like a minor victory in the ongoing battle against cybercrime. However, the leak of Babuk’s source code has become a breeding ground for new... The post RA World Ransomware: A Babuk Successor Targets Healthcare appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 17, 2024

A recent report by Cofense, an industry leader in email security, has uncovered two new alarming campaigns showcasing the rising threat of SVG files in the cybercrime world. SVG, which stands for Scalable Vector... The post SVG Files: The Emerging Vector of Cyber Threats appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 4, 2024

TA577, a prolific cybercrime group responsible for past Qbot campaigns and associated with Black Basta ransomware attacks, is demonstrating an alarming shift in tactics.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 12, 2024

This sophisticated malware, discovered by Seqrite, represents a troubling leap in the evolution of cybercrime... The post “Coyote” Trojan Strikes Brazil’s Banks, Experts Warn of Next-Gen Threat appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 31, 2024

As the tax season rolls in, so does the threat of cybercrime, and leading the charge in 2024 is the infamous TA576 threat actor. Researchers at Proofpoint have unveiled the resurgence of this cybercriminal... The post Proofpoint Exposes TA576’s Tax Season Email Scams appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 25, 2024

Security firm Resecurity has uncovered a disturbing development in the world of cybercrime.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 26, 2024

A newly discovered malware loader is making waves in the cybercrime world, helping the notorious Agent Tesla infostealer expand its reach.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 9, 2024

In a significant breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime, Cisco Talos, in cooperation with Dutch Police and Avast, has recovered a crucial decryptor for systems affected by the Babuk ransomware variant known as Tortilla....

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 7, 2024

The digitalization of financial markets has brought increased investor access but also heightened vulnerability to cybercrime.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Ethical hackers proved their worth over the 14 months that the pandemic ravaged economies and organizations were at their most vulnerable, preventing $27 billion in cybercrime during the time when flaws threatened to overwhelm security teams worldwide. During the period from May 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021, eight in 10 ethical hackers found a.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Recently, a hacker going by the alias USDoD leaked a LinkedIn database containing the personal information of over 35 million users on the cybercrime forum Breach Forums. The hacker is believed to be the same... The post Hacker Leaks LinkedIn Database Containing 35 Million User Records appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In the shadowy world of cybercrime, alliances are formed not in boardrooms, but in the encrypted corners of the dark web.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Cybercrime in Iran continues to escalate, posing a significant threat to the financial security of local citizens.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In January 2021, the cybercrime gang launched a new campaign targeting Kubernetes environments with the Hildegard malware. Researchers from Palo Alto Networks, that analyzed the same campaign , reported that the group is also using a cloud penetration testing toolset to target cloud-based apps that is named Peirates.

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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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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The selection of affiliates is a crucial process in the success of the cybercrime scheme, for this reason, REvil operators personally select each people they want to include in their program. As part of this recruitment process, REvil is looking for teams of skilled hackers at penetration testing or experienced individuals.

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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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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2023

This blog post will provide an insight into these concepts, their interrelation, and how you can calculate and mitigate risk to protect your organisation from cybercrime. The post Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks appeared first on Penetration Testing UK - Sencode.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Increase in red team penetration testing frameworks: False. The prediction suggested that cybercriminals would deploy more red team penetration testing frameworks for their malicious activities, some examples being Cobalt Strike and Brute Ratel C4. Ransomware payment methods: False.

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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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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. Without these protections, remote staff can potentially be vulnerable.

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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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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 19, 2022

biased exclusivity and double layer monetization combination where the attacker might only sell the database to its actual owner and actually get rid of it once they receive the payment.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2020

Worse still, the DFS found, the vulnerability was discovered in a penetration test First American conducted on its own in December 2018. According to the FBI, BEC scams are the most costly form of cybercrime today. In the days that followed, the DFS and U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 25, 2023

Taking necessary precautions against cybercrime can help prevent massive losses and protect your business’s future. Effective cybersecurity strategies are the first step in protecting your business against cybercrime.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 25, 2021

” Unusually, FIN7 presented itself as a company called Combi Security, which claimed to offer penetration testing services for businesses. Earlier this year, another member of FIN7 was sentenced to 10 years in jail for his involvement in the cybercrime gang’s activities. million dollars.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

At the end of April, researchers from FireEye’s Mandiant revealed that a sophisticated cybercrime gang tracked as UNC2447 has exploited a zero-day issue ( CVE-2021-20016 ) in SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) devices, fixed earlier this year, before the vendor addressed it.

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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

JANUARY 1, 2024

hw/iPhone9_4 (gzip)) suggests that a penetration test on Google Drive’s services on Apple devices was a potential origin for the exploit. The exploit’s imperfect testing led to revealing its source.” iPhone/15.7.4 ” concludes the report.

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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. Potential risks span from malware infections to denial-of-service attacks to theft of sensitive data.

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Joseph Steinberg

MARCH 8, 2022

In short, your militarily-meaningless defacements, childish trolling, and attacks on civilians’ data were a tiny price for my government to pay for the massive, invaluable penetration test that you performed for us free of charge. Thank you for putting your own governments in such a bind.

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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. Researchers at Google Cloud identified 34 different hacked release versions of the Cobalt Strike tool in the wild.

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Cytelligence

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The sale of these credentials not only exposes the affected users to potential harm but also fuels the underground economy of cybercrime. These include comprehensive security audits, penetration testing, incident response planning, and user awareness training. The consequences of this breach are far-reaching.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Penetration Test Regularly. In light of these ongoing challenges, you should penetration test regularly to find any vulnerabilities that need fixing. Data security in the sector must improve in light of rising cybercrime and these vulnerabilities. Remember that cybersecurity is an ever-evolving field.

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