Security Boulevard

APRIL 10, 2024

Raspberry Robin, the highly adaptable and evasive worm and malware loader that first appeared on the cyberthreat scene in 2021, is now using a new method for spreading its malicious code. According to a report this week by threat researchers with HP Wolf Security, a new campaign detected last month indicated that the operators behind.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 21, 2022

It is no secret that cybersecurity professionals universally recommend that people, businesses, and governments employ strong encryption as one of several methods of protecting sensitive information. You can learn more about VMware and its Zero Trust security solutions here.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Newly discovered cracked applications being distributed by unauthorized websites are delivering Trojan-Proxy malware to macOS users who are looking for free or cheap versions of the software tools they want. The malware can be used by bad actors for a range of malicious activities, including hacking into systems or running phishing campaigns.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Hackers are increasingly deploying “ultra-evasive, highly aggressive” malware with the ability to find and shut down enterprise security tools in compromised systems, allowing the bad actor to go undetected longer, according to researchers with Picus Security.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

No organization is immune to cybersecurity threats. Even the most well-protected companies can be susceptible to attacks if they are not careful about a proactive approach towards cyber security. Here are a few of the top security weaknesses that threaten organizations today: Poor risk management. Tick-in-the-box training.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 13, 2023

A new malware dubbed HiatusRAT infects routers to spy on its targets, mostly in Europe and in the U.S. Learn which router models are primarily targeted and how to protect from this security threat. The post New Hiatus malware campaign targets routers appeared first on TechRepublic.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2022

As soon as the government of the United States announced a ban on Russian security software provided by Kaspersky, all the system administrators working across the world searched for the most trusted cybersecurity software companies in the world.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 7, 2024

The post Google Continues Mixing Generative AI into Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. The new Google Threat Intelligence cloud service draws from Mandiant, VirusTotal, and its own insights and combines them with generative AI.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

A malware that can take over social media accounts of victims is seen propelling on Microsoft App Store and reports are in that it has so far infected over 5,000 accounts in the disguise of fake Temple Run and Subway Surfer games.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 1, 2021

There’s no question that the past 18 months have been challenging for technology and cybersecurity leaders. In fact, 2020 was one for the record books in terms of security incidents. The post How to Proactively Remove File-Based Malware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 14, 2022

A rapidly expanding malware is entrapping routers, DVRs, and servers all over the web in order to launch Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks on over 100 victims every day. CNCERT and Qihoo 360’s Network Security Research Lab (360 Netlab) worked together and found this botnet they dubbed Fodcha.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Antivirus programs and firewalls are pretty good at catching malware before it can infect devices, but occasionally malware can slip through defenses, endangering personal and financial information. We’ll go over malware removal tools and steps, and offer some tips to keep your devices from getting reinfected.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

A foundational approach to cybersecurity empowers CISOs to see abnormalities and block threats before they do damage. Constantly playing catch-up seems to have become the unfortunate norm in the cybersecurity industry. When malware first breaches a network, it doesn’t make its presence known right away.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

These include the Advanced WildFire cloud-delivered security service to help protect against evasive malware and the Advanced Threat Prevention (ATP) service, which protects against injection attacks. The updates are the latest in a series of security releases from Palo Alto in 2022.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2023

HYAS researchers recently developed proof-of-concept (PoC) malware that leverages AI both to eliminate the need for command and control (C2) infrastructure and to generate new malware on the fly in order to evade detection algorithms. Read next: AI Coding: A Security Problem?

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Generative AI engines similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard will become indispensable tools for enterprises and cybersecurity operations in detecting and analyzing malicious code in a real-world environment, according to researchers with crowdsourced threat intelligence platform VirusTotal.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Palo Alto Networks this week delivered a Nova update to the PAN-OS operating system it embeds across its cybersecurity portfolio. The update added capabilities to thwart evasive malware and zero-day injection attacks. Jesse Ralson, senior vice president of cloud-delivered security services for Palo Alto Networks, said PAN-OS 11.0

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 24, 2022

Cybersecurity authorities from the United States, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom have released a joint Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CIS) on PowerShell that attempts to answer that question. The CIS discusses some security features available in PowerShell which can reduce abuse by threat actors. ” PowerShell.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

Cybersecurity is not a One-Stop-Shop. But, the issues around cybersecurity are here to stay, and the gas pedal must not be eased – especially with the increased risks associated with continued remote working. If anything, security should be more reinforced now than ever before to ensure all aspects of a business are secure.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 5, 2021

In a cyber world filled with SIEMs, security appliances and anti-malware products, one would think that the specter of cybersecurity would be well under control. The post Network Monitoring: The Forgotten Cybersecurity Tool appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 1, 2024

The post Cybersecurity Industry Starts Picking Through Malicious XZ Utils Code appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 4, 2024

More than half of cybersecurity leaders would replace their entire current stack of platforms if there were no budget constraints. The post Survey Surfaces Lack of Confidence in Existing Cybersecurity Tools appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

By Geert van der Linden, EVP & Head of Global Cybersecurity Practice at Capgemini. Adding to these challenges is the new era of almost limitless connectivity, which is changing the way we live and work, all the while causing havoc for cybersecurity teams. More companies are recognizing the importance of investing in cybersecurity.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

TikTok’s ‘Invisible Body’ challenge was too great an opportunity for malware scrotes to pass up: “You too can see you favorite TikTok star naked!”. The post Naked TikTok Girls = Malware Mayhem ? InvisibleFilter appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. Malware in Encrypted Traffic.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the age of data, with organizations creating trillions of gigabytes of new information each year, it’s easy to think of cybersecurity as a mere synonym for “data protection.” But cybersecurity is so much more. The cybersecurity stakes are higher than ever and growing by the day. How does cybersecurity protect the tech stack?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 21, 2021

From January through March 2021, TLS concealed 45 percent of the malware Sophos analysts observed circulating on the Internet; that’s double the rate – 23 percent – seen in early 2020, Dan Schiappa, Sophos’ chief product officer, told me in a briefing. And then they may use off-the-shelf malware to carry out their attack.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

AT&T Alien Labs has discovered a new Linux malware that can be used for highly evasive attacks, as the infection has been designed for persistence and runs on practically all kinds of Linux devices. Researchers dubbed the malware “Shikitega.” Two of them regard the current user and the rest are for the root account.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

” Also read: Cybersecurity Employment in 2022: Solving the Skills Gap. How to Choose a Security Certification. Thycotic chief security scientist Joseph Carson told eSecurity Planet that choosing a certification should ultimately be about deciding which skillset or professional direction you want to focus on.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A survey identified cybersecurity as the biggest challenge small organizations face today, with 49% more concerned than they were six months ago. The post Cybersecurity the Biggest Challenge for Smaller Organizations appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The federal government’s top cybersecurity agency wants to become the managed services provider for commercial critical infrastructure entities, which have become an increasing target of cybercriminals. The post CISA to Provide Cybersecurity Services to Critical Infrastructure Entities appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Charities and nonprofits are particularly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, primarily because they maintain personal and financial data, which are highly valuable to criminals. Creating a solid cybersecurity foundation begins with understanding the organization’s risks. Effective nonprofit cybersecurity starts at the top.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Infoblox is leveraging AI to identify websites that are sources of malware and block them to make IT environments more secure. The post Infoblox Applies AI to DNS Traffic to Thwart Malware Infestations appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 28, 2022

GitHub proofs of concept (PoCs) for known vulnerabilities could themselves contain malware as often as 10% of the time, security researchers have found. Also read: Cybersecurity Agencies Release Guidance for PowerShell Security. Cobalt Strike ). Hijacking Legitimate Tools. See the Best Vulnerability Scanners.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Welcome to the latest edition of The Week in Security , which brings you the newest headlines from both the world and our team across the full stack of security: application security, cybersecurity, and beyond. This week: Twelve malware wipers have been discovered in 2022.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As data and IT infrastructure become more valuable by the day, cybersecurity risk management is increasingly important for enterprises with a steep cost for noncompliance or extensive, unaddressed vulnerabilities. What is Cybersecurity Risk Management? What IT Assets Need Protection? Maintaining Regulatory Compliance.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 26, 2021

While October is famous for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and we provide resources and recommendations for our customers, really every month should focus on this business-critical topic. Any organization with a digital presence should have resilient cybersecurity capabilities. Happy National Cybersecurity Month!

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