Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2021

Claiming to offer end-to-end encryption, when they were using something called transport encryption in places. They later had to clarify that they meant data was encrypted at Zoom endpoints. In theory, the company could access the data but said they don’t directly access it. The numbers game.

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SecureList

APRIL 22, 2024

54112" Krong is a proxy that encrypts the data transmitted through it using the XOR function. Code snippet for deciphering received data This allows Krong to hide the contents of the traffic to evade detection. 0.85.4.369 is used for creating archives ( T1560.002 Archive Collected Data: Archive via Library ).

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McAfee

JANUARY 28, 2020

Don’t reuse passwords. Password reuse is a common problem, especially in consumer cloud services. When using a cloud service for the first time, it’s easy to think that if the data you are using in that particular service isn’t confidential, then it doesn’t matter if you use your favorite password. One password….

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

According to security researcher Anurag Sen , who discovered the open database, the messages were stored unencrypted, and the database itself was not locked behind a password. It also houses hundreds of gigabytes of data and is hosted on a Huawei cloud server in China. Zack Whittaker, TechCrunch.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 3, 2021

Email messages that are not properly encrypted. Geo-location data while browsing from a smartphone. Passwords you enter, particularly on websites that do not connect through HTTPS. The data can come in handy when the government authorities are aiming to identify criminal activities. Downloaded files.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

According to security researcher Anurag Sen , who discovered the open database, the messages were stored unencrypted, and the database itself was not locked behind a password. It also houses hundreds of gigabytes of data and is hosted on a Huawei cloud server in China. Zack Whittaker, TechCrunch.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Less than a week ago, security researcher Nitish Shah directed KrebsOnSecurity to an open database on the Web that allowed anyone to query up-to-the-minute mSpy records for both customer transactions at mSpy’s site and for mobile phone data collected by mSpy’s software. The database required no authentication.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 15, 2024

Even apps that collect PHI information protected by HIPAA may still share/use your information that doesn't fall under HIPAA protections. Mental health apps collect a wealth of personal information Naturally, data collected by apps falling under the "mental health" umbrella varies widely (as do the apps that fall under this umbrella.)

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 4, 2024

From an information security department's perspective, the more data collected on employee actions, the more effectively potential incidents can be investigated. On the flip side, employees often lack access to the data collected by UAM solutions. This is particularly relevant for remote workers.

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Centraleyes

MAY 20, 2024

SAML streamlines web-based SSO for compliance and security by using digital signatures rather than passwords. IAM technologies ease regulatory compliance by automating regulations and tracking access to sensitive data throughout the IT infrastructure. PAM will limit access to patient data based on the concept of least privilege.

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SecureList

AUGUST 8, 2022

It combines network scanning, vulnerability search and exploitation, password attack, and other functionality. After gaining domain administrator privileges, the attackers searched for and exfiltrated documents and other files that contained the attacked organization’s sensitive data to their servers hosted in different countries.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The xPack backdoor is a.NET loader that fetches and executes AES-encrypted payloads, it supports multiple commands. The decryption password is provided as a command-line argument (Base64 encoded string), and the xPack backdoor can run as a standalone application or as a service (xPackSvc variant).

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SecureList

APRIL 5, 2023

We filled in the login and password fields in the screenshot below. As mentioned above, the creators of phishing bots and kits can get access to data collected with tools they made. An OTP (one-time password) bot is another service available by subscription. The page typically contains nothing besides that form.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

Strengthen your defenses by creating unique and complex passwords for each account. Consider employing a password manager to organize and track them securely. This creates an extra security buffer if your password is compromised. Many websites and services allow you to opt out of their data collection procedures.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

Employee Education and Awareness : Human error remains a leading cause of data breaches. SMBs should invest in comprehensive training programs to educate employees about data security best practices, such as strong password management, recognising phishing attempts, and secure file handling.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Facebook (now Meta) moved towards more privacy for its users as well, providing end-to-end encrypted backups in WhatsApp and removing the facial recognition system in its entirety from Facebook. Governments are wary of the growing big tech power and data hoarding, which will lead to conflicts – and compromises.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It comes equipped with a built-in TOR network tunnel for communication with command servers, along with update and delivery functionality through trusted services such as GitLab, GitHub, and Bitbucket, all using custom encrypted archives. During these scans, it collects a range of sensitive information from all active users.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

CERT-GIB’s report is based on data collected and analyzed by the Threat Detection System (TDS) Polygon as part of operations to prevent and detect threats distributed online in H1 2019 in more than 60 countries. In 2017, password-protected archives accounted for only 0.08% of all malicious objects. rar archive files.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The traffic originated from a suspicious library loaded into the memory of a domain controller server and registered as a Windows password filter, which has access to plain-text passwords to administrative accounts. The files were designed to be executed in a pre-defined order, and some of them were AES128-encrypted.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Cybercriminals are driven by financial motives to amass data collection. Data infiltration can occur at any part of a company’s life cycle, making continuous testing in DevOps crucial for security success. The constant threat of data infiltration looms over employees’ heads daily. Using weak passwords.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Back to the bit about risks impacting data collected by IoT devices and back again to CloudPets, Context Security's piece aligned with my own story about kids' CloudPets messages being left exposed to the internet. The vulnerability is the result of weak encryption used by TP-Link. HA has a Let's Encrypt add-on.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

It involves verifying credentials such as usernames and passwords, before granting access to applications. Encryption: This protects sensitive data by converting it into a coded form that can only be accessed or decrypted with the appropriate key. The tougher to steal, the better.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2023

How are threat actors able to move laterally via these planted spies and ultimately both exfiltrate and encrypt data? They communicate via instructions sent to the digital spy. Anyone can detonate a piece of malware and figure out that particular version of malware’s command-and-control, and ultimately update an allow-and-deny list.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In the event of ransomware running on a host in the environment, an EDR could tell you where the infected file was downloaded from, what files it encrypted, and what other hosts in the network it communicated with to spread all from one screen. Remediation for endpoints can be taken, but it has to be done manually.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2019

Basically, it encrypts the files and scrambles data into an unreadable format. Tens of thousands of dollars are paid out regularly by organizations desperate to regain access to their data. If one superior account got hit by ransomware, it will encrypt all data that other coworkers rely on.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

From banking to personal data collection, schools must ensure that their systems come with security features and that their employees comply with those security features. In July, poor password hygiene led to another ransomware attack. Whitworth University compromised.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2023

The older version uses plain text HTTP protocol, while the newer variant searches for OpenSSH DLLs in the infected system to establish encrypted HTTPS connections to its command and control. Remember to keep your software up-to-date, use strong passwords, and be wary of suspicious emails or messages. dll, libeay32.dll, dll, libssl-1_1.dll,

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SecureList

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The loader starts its activities by loading an encrypted payload from another file that should be present in the same directory. The loaded data are then decoded using XOR, where the XOR key is generated using an unusual technique. The code is similar to the standard loader – variant VLC A.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Internal Revenue Service website for months: Anyone seeking to create an account to view their tax records online would soon be required to provide biometric data to a private company in Virginia — ID.me. Super Bowl Sunday watchers are treated to no fewer than a half-dozen commercials for cryptocurrency investing. ” SEPTEMBER.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Managed Detection and Response Product Guide Top MDR Services and Solutions Encryption Full disk encryption, sometimes called whole disk encryption, is a data encryption approach for both hardware and software that involves encrypting all disk data, including system files and programs.

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Here I had 13m of their customer records (including plain text passwords, thank you very much) that someone had sent me. Or how about CloudPets who exposed a Mongo DB of data collected from teddy bears with microphones in them (yes, you read that right). Doing the Right Thing is (Often) Hard.

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Spinone

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

WhatsApp has been criticized for using insecure security protocols and encryption, particularly the way it handles SSL. This could potentially allow a hacker to break the connection, downgrade the encryption, and gain access to messages and other information that is sent through the app. million users personal details.

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Mobile Data breaches Accountability Risk 40

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Encryption protects data both in transit and at rest. Data loss prevention ( DLP ) prevents unwanted data transfers. Data Loss Prevention (DLP): DLP tools monitor and manage data flows in order to avoid illegal sharing or leaking of sensitive data.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2023

Enter Mystic Stealer, a fresh stealer lurking in the cyber sphere, noted for its data theft capabilities, obfuscation, and an encrypted binary protocol to enable it to stay under the radar and evade defenses. Example Mystic Stealer constant obfuscation technique Encrypted binary custom protocol. All data is encrypted with RC4.

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Centraleyes

MAY 23, 2024

Organizations should first ensure that the business collects and handles data correctly and then ensure that its data policies clearly communicate the purpose and proper use of the organization’s data. Use long, secure passwords and update them frequently.

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Government Backups Data privacy Accountability 52

eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2022

With other vulnerabilities such as sharing devices and Wi-Fi access with family members or lax password hygiene, security becomes a real challenge. It lets administrators specify WEP or WPA keys to decrypt the encrypted packets and allows them to configure alarms on suspicious packets, unknown addresses, and rogue APs. RF Explorer.

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Security Performance Wireless Encryption Penetration Testing 130

Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2020

The final ZIP archive may be encrypted and in some cases also protected by a password – credits ESET. An interesting point is that one day after data collection, on 2020/05/21, most of the samples were removed from the server by the malware operators, but the sample targeting Portugal was kept available for the next days.

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