eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Gov imposes visa restrictions on individuals misusing Commercial Spyware HPE is investigating claims of a new security breach Experts warn of a surge of attacks targeting Ivanti SSRF flaw How to hack the Airbus NAVBLUE Flysmart+ Manager Crooks stole $25.5

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Our team was able to access this server because it was completely unsecured and unencrypted,” announced VPN review website vpnMentor in a blog article describing their findings. . The personally identifiable information of children was included in several of the records.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

To help avoid these online risks, it is highly recommended to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs are the baseline cybersecurity tool to safeguard internet-enabled devices and a home network. A VPN provides a secure internet connection, ensuring your browsing data is encrypted for maximum privacy and security.

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Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2022

Experts spotted over 200 Android apps on the Play Store distributing spyware called Facestealer used to steal sensitive data. Trend Micro researchers spotted over 200 Android apps on the Play Store distributing spyware called Facestealer used to steal sensitive data from infected devices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Interestingly, the malware is found using a code signing certificate from Sectigo, a cybersecurity company that offers digital identity solutions. The post Blister malware using code signing certificates to evade anti malware detection appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

US CISA added critical Apache RocketMQ flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Ragnar Locker gang leaks data stolen from the Israel’s Mayanei Hayeshua hospital North Korea-linked threat actors target cybersecurity experts with a zero-day Zero-day in Cisco ASA and FTD is actively exploited in ransomware attacks Nation-state actors (..)

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Network security is another big theme this week: Whether it’s a VPN connection or an enterprise-grade networking platform, patch management solutions typically won’t update network devices, so admins may need to keep an eye on any flaws there too. of the Atlas VPN Linux client. via port 8076. version of Superset.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Google fixed the ninth actively exploited Chrome zeroday this year A new Linux flaw can be chained with other two bugs to gain full root privileges Attack of drones: airborne cybersecurity nightmare Cuba Ransomware received over $60M in Ransom payments as of August 2022 Android Keyboard Apps with 2 Million downloads can remotely hack your device New (..)

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 26, 2021

We looked into the CodeCov supply-chain attack , the vulnerabilities in Pulse Secure VPN that are being actively exploited by attackers, and the discovery of SUPERNOVA malware found on a SolarWinds Orion server. Other cybersecurity news. Costco issued a warning about scams targeting all its customers.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 21, 2021

Companies all over the globe continue to hasten their digital transformation, and cybersecurity is their recent major concern. The operational, reputational, compliance and legal implications could be substantial if cybersecurity jeopardies are ignored. Perimeter 81 – This is considered a leading secure network provider.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

PoC publicly available Linux variant of Cerber ransomware targets Atlassian servers Ivanti fixed two critical flaws in its Avalanche MDM Researchers released exploit code for actively exploited Palo Alto PAN-OS bug Cisco warns of large-scale brute-force attacks against VPN and SSH services PuTTY SSH Client flaw allows of private keys recovery A renewed (..)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

With a VPN like Surfshark to encrypt your online traffic and keep it protected against any security breach, your valuable data isn’t going to get compromised easily anytime soon. Make sure all devices and computers at your office have installed anti-virus, and anti-spyware as these are connected to the network, offering a gateway to hackers.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2024

Patch it now! million cryptojacking scheme arrested in Ukraine Cybercrime Cryptojacker arrested in Ukraine over EUR 1.8

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Antivirus software, also called virus protection software, is likely one of the best-known types of cybersecurity software, with 77 percent of adults using it on their computer and 24 percent on their mobile devices. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). A virtual private network (VPN) takes a public internet connection (i.e.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 19, 2023

Hive Ransomware Attack Methodology Initial Access Techniques: Using single-factor logins via RDP, VPN, and other remote network connection protocols, Hive actors can access the victim’s networks. Impair Defenses – Hive will seek to terminate all processes related to backups, antivirus/anti-spyware, and file copying.

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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. Threat actors know that users often behave recklessly with their smart devices.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 23, 2022

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Improved corporate cybersecurity and the introduction of ever more tools and protection measures are causing cyberthreats to evolve. The trend is snowballing so rapidly that in some regions of the world up to 20% of all ICS computers on which we block spyware are attacked using this tactic.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2019

UK NCSC agency warns of APTs exploiting Enterprise VPN vulnerabilities. Multiple APT groups are exploiting VPN vulnerabilities, NSA warns. Amnesty claims that 2 Morocco rights advocates were targeted by NSO Group spyware. Top cybersecurity certifications to consider for your IT career.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Bad News: AI and 5G Are Expected to Worsen Cybersecurity Risks. Tracking Iran-linked APT33 group via its own VPN networks. WhatsApp flaw CVE-2019-11931 could be exploited to install spyware. A new round of the weekly newsletter arrived! The best news of the week with Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2022

Hackers target small and medium businesses as they don’t have the resources to pay for cybersecurity tools and network upgrades to protect their data against the latest cybercriminals’ tricks as large corporations do. Be cautious when you enter public wi-fi and use VPN to protect you from hacking techniques and phishing attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

And a recent Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) study notes that cybersecurity is likely to be the top area for increased IT spending for 2022. According to ESG, 69% of organizations plan to spend more on cybersecurity in 2022. Another 29% say cybersecurity spending will be approximately the same as in 2021.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 27, 2023

Targeting Firewalls and IPS/IDS Appliances In the case of CVE-2022-42475, a flaw in Fortinet’s FortiOS SSL-VPN, Mandiant observed a Chinese state-sponsored group exploiting the vulnerability in late 2022. firewalls, IPS/IDS appliances, etc.),” the researchers wrote.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

Governments should establish Cyber Response and Recovery Funds to support ransomware response and other cybersecurity activities; mandate that organizations report ransom payments; and require organizations to consider alternatives before making payments. Passwords are and have always been an Achilles Heel in Cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Related Cybersecurity Threats Many cybersecurity threats indirectly affect networks through related assets. For example, malware, spyware, adware, computer worms, botnets, trojan horses and similar malware do not normally impact network equipment (routers, firewalls, etc.) or network traffic. for unauthorized access.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Virtual Private Network (VPN) : For remote access, remote desktop protocol (RDP) no longer can be considered safe. Instead, organizations should use a virtual private network (VPN) solution. Onsite appliances can be expensive and difficult to deploy and maintain for the smallest organizations. and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.)

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Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2021

The threat actors leverage VPN services (primarily ProtonVPN) to fly under the radar when accessing public facing applications of the targets. . “Agrius actors also dropped a novel wiper named ‘Apostle’ and a custom.NET backdoor called ‘IPsec Helper’.”

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Cybersecurity is an every-day growing industry, which inevitably infiltrates in the day-to-day life of each of us. With all the appearing tools, technologies, methods, and attacks, the cybersecurity field remains one of the hardest to grasp and to keep up with. The most widespread spyware are keyloggers and trojans.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

They’re especially helpful when used strategically as part of a larger cybersecurity strategy that prioritizes seamless network functionality balanced with security, emergency solutions for vulnerable assets, individual device security outside the corporate network, and protection of sensitive data.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

On July 1, the NSA, the FBI, CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) and the UK’s NCSC issued a joint advisory warning of hundreds of attempted brute-force intrusions around the world, attributed to Sofacy, also known as APT28 and Fancy Bear. But this prediction also came true another way.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In June, we identified a previously unknown Android spyware app that targets Persian-speaking individuals. It provides victims with a VPN connection that can be used to browse these resources. The spyware itself collects various data from the victims’ devices, such as call logs or lists of contacts.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Malware is any type of software or program designed to harm a computer, steal data or hold victims to ransom such as a computer virus, Trojan horse, ransomware, spyware, wiper, worm or adware. This is particularly true for those sites that don’t require two-factor authentication. How to Protect Your Digital Identity.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

No matter where they are, people around the world should be prepared for cybersecurity incidents. In 2022, the GReAT team tracked several threat actors leveraging SilentBreak’s toolset as well as a commercial Android spyware we named MagicKarakurt. Fortunately for them, the hacker appears to have been a lone 16-year-old.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The DeathNote malware cluster consisted of a slightly updated variant of BLINDINGCAN, malware previously reported by the US CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency). The samples we analyzed mimicked various applications such as private messaging, VPN, and media services.

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SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

During routine monitoring of detections for FinFisher spyware tools, we discovered traces that point to recent FinFly Web deployments. The attackers used vulnerabilities in an SSL-VPN product to deploy a multi-layered loader we dubbed Ecipekac (aka DESLoader, SigLoader and HEAVYHAND). webshells and Exaramel implants.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

Email Use for High-Risk Functions Email can be difficult to secure and email servers can even undo some security features, such as encryption, if the receiving email server indicates that it cannot support the feature. zip, etc.).

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