Security Boulevard

APRIL 1, 2024

Follow HYAS on LinkedIn Follow HYAS on X Summary of Top ASNs and Malware Origins AS9318 - SK Broadband Co Ltd (South Korea) AS9318, also known as SK Broadband Co Ltd, is a significant Internet Service Provider (ISP) based in South Korea. Despite its prominence, there's a notable presence of malware activity associated with this ASN.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

Wiper Malware, Critical Infrastructure Threats Unleashed by War. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine unleashed a concurrent cyberwar, with wiper malware and threats to critical infrastructure just two of the consequences that have spread to other nations. 2023 will be a big year for privacy laws.”. Similarly, the U.S.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Perhaps the single biggest and most dangerous change in threats came in the world of malware delivery. For years, hackers and malware authors had used the same ways to deliver and spread their malware. So hackers had to choose a new way to deliver and spread malware. Email and spam were by far the most popular.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 11, 2024

Apple reportedly is alerting iPhone users in 92 countries that they may have been the targets of attacks using “mercenary spyware,” a term that the company is now using in such alerts in place of “state-sponsored” malware. The post Apple Warns of ‘Mercenary Spyware Attacks’ on iPhone Users appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Flash drive sharing malware escapes Україна. The post ‘LitterDrifter’ Russian USB Worm Leaks from Ukraine War Zone appeared first on Security Boulevard. FSB APT USB VBS LNK DLL: WTH? Gamaredon fingered as perps.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With AI's ability to learn from data and continuously refine its tactics, cybercriminals can create more sophisticated, elusive and difficult-to-detect malware. The post Emerging Technologies, Evolving Threats: Strategies for Future-Proofing Data Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Cybercriminals take advantage of their weak security infrastructure and exploit the behavior of careless employees to launch insider threats and other cyber-attacks successfully. A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Technology : As companies started to realize the risk was real and started addressing it with technical solutions, policies, and training for secure WFH, the bad guys were already at work spreading malware, phishing and attacks on extended networks, data storage, and remote access to systems. . Increasing. The best defense.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

Cisco’s roots are in networking but by necessity it has expanded into security and storage. Over the years, it has built up a wide range of security products, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), UTM, malware protection and cloud protection. Learn more about Cisco. Visit website. Learn more about Check Point.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2024

The post South Korean iPhone Ban: MDM DMZ PDQ appeared first on Security Boulevard. MDM Hindered: Android phones are still OK; this is Samsung’s home, after all.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 27, 2024

The post Revealed: Facebook’s “Incredibly Aggressive” Alleged Theft of Snapchat App Data appeared first on Security Boulevard. Meta MITM IAAP SSL bump: Zuck ordered “Project Ghostbusters”—with criminal consequences, says class action lawsuit.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Take a closer look at the SaaS vendor evaluation checklist below: IT Infrastructure Analysis This phase underscores the value of investing in IT infrastructure security. Cloud infrastructure security should specifically handle layers such as physical assets, applications, networks, and data for complete protection against security threats.

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Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 81

Security Boulevard

MARCH 11, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency penetrated in February, via vuln in Ivanti. The post Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Free rides and traffic jams: U.S.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2024

The post Apple M-Series FAIL: GoFetch Flaw Finds Crypto Keys appeared first on Security Boulevard. GoFAIL: Researchers worm their way into broken cache-filling microcode in most Macs and iPads.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 6, 2021

He is also an adjunct professor and industry advisory board member (cybersecurity and data privacy) at the HKBU School of Business. I am currently the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Crypto.com, where I drive the company’s global cybersecurity and data privacy strategy. What job do you do today?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The post PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I‑Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs appeared first on Security Boulevard. Underpaid, overworked and angry: Whistleblower in hacker contractor firm for Chinese government blows lid off tactics, techniques and procedures.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The post ‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing appeared first on Security Boulevard. PR FAIL: Were 3 million toothbrushes hacked into a botnet? Or does a Fortinet spokeschild have egg on his face?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2024

The post TikTok Ban Incoming — but ByteDance Fights Back appeared first on Security Boulevard. Hilltop BillTok: ByteDance mobilizing addicted user base, as U.S. TikTok ban steamrolls through Capitol Hill after unanimous committee vote.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

The post Malicious AdTech Spies on People as NatSec Targets appeared first on Security Boulevard. Targeted ads target targets: Patternz and Nuviad enable potentially hostile governments to track individuals by misusing ad bidding.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Bootkit Bug in shim.efi appeared first on Security Boulevard. Snow joke: A Microsoft researcher found it—and it’s somehow Microsoft’s fault. The post Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The post LockBit Takedown by Brits — Time for ‘Operation Cronos’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. RaaS nicked: 11-nation army led by UK eliminates ransomware-for-hire scrotes’ servers.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The post CFO Deepfake Fools Staff — Fakers Steal $26M via Video appeared first on Security Boulevard. Bad hoax blood: Spearphish pivots to deepfake Zoom call, leads to swift exit of cash.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2024

The post Facebook’s New Privacy Nightmare: ‘Link History’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. How stupid does he think we are? You’ll want to turn off this new app setting.

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Social Engineering Advertising Data privacy Engineering 138

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2024

The post China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned appeared first on Security Boulevard. AirDrop hashing is weaksauce: Chinese citizens using peer-to-peer wireless comms “must be identified.”

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

The post Massive ‘New’ Leaked Credentials List: Naz.API Pwns Troy appeared first on Security Boulevard. Have I been pwned? Yes, you probably have. Stop reusing passwords, already. Here’s what else you should do.

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Passwords Social Engineering Data privacy Authentication 132

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

The post Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old appeared first on Security Boulevard. What a Mickey Mouse operation: Infostealer scrotes having a field day with unpatched vulnerability.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2024

The post AI’s Role in Cybersecurity for Attackers and Defenders in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. As AI becomes available and robust, malicious actors have already used it to develop more advanced attack methods; defenders must also leverage AI in 2024.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The post ‘Incompetent’ FCC Fiddles With Data Breach Rules appeared first on Security Boulevard. FCC FAIL: While Rome burns, Federal Communications Commission is once again behind the curve.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The post Russia Hacks Ukraine, Ukraine Hacks Russia — Day#658 appeared first on Security Boulevard. When will it end? Russia takes down Kyivstar cellular system, Ukraine destroys Russian tax system.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

By January 2023, education had claimed over 80 percent of all global malware incidents —a staggering lead that has held since 2020. State laws Since COPPA, most state education departments and legislatures have developed stricter policies to better protect student privacy online.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The post iPhone/iPad Warning: Update Now to Avoid Zero-Day Pain appeared first on Security Boulevard. Apple’s embarrassing regression: iOS 17.0.3 fixes yet more nasty zero-days (and the overheating bug).

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 18, 2023

They’ve been detailed, debated, and fretted about for months, but as of today, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s new set of rules dictating how and when public companies must disclose “material” cyberattacks go into effect. The post Controversial SEC Cyber Disclosure Rules Take Effect appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2024

The post TikTok ‘Ban’ — ByteDance CEO and EFF are BFFs appeared first on Security Boulevard. 7521 momentum builds: Shou Zi Chew plays for time, while Electronic Frontier Foundation says TikTok-kill bill is DOA.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The post More iOS Zero Days, More Mercenary Spyware — This Time: Cytrox Predator appeared first on Security Boulevard. Apple Scrambled to Fix 3 More CVEs: Egyptian opposition presidential candidate Ahmed Eltantawy targeted “by the government.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The post FBI Warns: Ubiquiti EdgeRouter is STILL Not Secure appeared first on Security Boulevard. GRU APT28 is back again: Fancy Bear still hacking ubiquitous gear, despite patch availability.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 12, 2024

The post Ivanti VPN Zero-Day Combo Chained ‘by China’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Under active exploitation since last year—but still no patch available.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Micro$oft Window$ E$U: From October 2025, Microsoft will start charging for security updates to Windows 10. You Must PAY for Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Use Windows 10?

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