SC Magazine

JUNE 16, 2021

Backups can be damaged, untested, prohibitively difficult to deploy, encrypted by attackers, or restore to the same breached state they backed up. ” Restoring encrypted files might seem like the most important thing to do when faced with a ransomware attack. Indeed, recovering from ransomware can be tough.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

How effective are attackers with regard to RF in eavesdropping, DoS & DDoS, MitM, spoofing and malware propagation? DoS & DDoS: Attackers can flood RF channels, causing disruption. Most encryption standards are currently implemented in RF (Radio Frequency) communications and can vary depending on the specific RF application.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

There are dozens of Linux malware families out there today threatening SMBs with anything from ransomware to DDoS attacks. If you wake up one morning and find that all of your files are encrypted along with a ransom note demanding a Bitcoin payment — you just may have been hit with QNAPCrypt. Cloud Snooper. Cheers extension.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Alphabet Inc’s subsidiary has also taken an initiative to stop the spread of ransomware by gathering intelligence related to incidents and sending alert to companies on how to secure their IT infrastructure against the newly identified file encrypting malware threats.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks cause problems for organizations of all sizes. To fight DDoS attacks, organizations and teams need to implement the three standard phases for any IT threat: preparation, reaction, and recovery. To skip ahead, click on the links: What is a DDoS Attack? Types of DDoS Attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too. to protect sensitive data.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As modern organizations become more dependent on APIs to achieve their goals, their API security strategy must be up-to-date and in line with recent developments in technology. An attacker could use an internal API to launch DDoS attacks against companies by sending large volumes of traffic over a short period.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

What’s interesting about the find is that the incident took place in mid-February this year, when a security audit conducted by Hawaii Payroll Services LLC discovered hackers targeted its database by first stealing data and then locking it up with encryption.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 11, 2021

Avaddon ransomware performs an encryption in offline mode using AES-256 + RSA-2048 to encrypt files. When encrypted the files get the.avdn extension. In February 2021 a researcher found a flaw in the Avaddon encryption routine that allowed them to create a free decryptor. Free decryptor. Not afraid of law enforcement.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

An SSL is a digital certificate that encrypts information sent between a web server and web browser. Encryption is the process of jumbling plain text to an incomprehensible format during electronic transmission. What is a DDoS Attack? To mitigate DDoS attacks, set up DDoS attack protection. What is an SSL?

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 5, 2021

Clop is one of several ransom gangs that will demand two ransoms: One for a digital key needed to unlock computers and data from file encryption, and a second to avoid having stolen data published or sold online. “Perhaps you bought something there and left your personal data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2022

Demands Inspection of Encrypted Traffic?: While TLS encryption denies the ability of hackers to surveil the traffic, it makes the traffic content invisible to the firewall for inspection. It offers intruders a great way to hide anything they want to add to the stream using security technologies. DDoS Attack Protection.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 23, 2019

If you’re like millions of other Americans, your TV is connected to the Internet and uses technology generated from the nation’s power grid. Traditional approaches to cybersecurity in the energy sector have been to invest in disparate products and technologies. In the U.S. Best Practices to Secure Critical Infrastructure.

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SecureList

JUNE 8, 2022

This botnet of routers, smart cameras and other connected devices is the most persistent there is, since infected devices cannot be cured by any protective technologies, and users often do not notice that something is wrong. Mirai is not the only DDoS malware to target routers. Use proper encryption. Disable remote access.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Exposed endpoints could be leveraged to flood the system or application with traffic, disrupt or block the service for legitimate users, initiate DDoS attacks, disseminate spam, conduct phishing attacks, and other malicious actions.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Double extortion ransomware is a growing type of cyber-attack in which a victim’s sensitive data is first stolen, and then encrypted, giving the criminal the option of demanding two separate ransom payments. As part of double extortion attacks, tactics often include the threat of DDoS attacks. 2 Checkpoint Ransomware Study.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Ransomware attacks, where hackers encrypt critical data and demand a ransom for its release, have become alarmingly common. In addition, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and phishing scams continue to pose significant threats.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2020

In a few days back, the MalwareMustDie team’s security researcher unixfreaxjp has published a new Linux malware analysis of Fbot that has focused on the decryption of the last encryption logic used by its bot client. This wave is a significant timeline as a technology step-up for DDoS botnet and IoT malware development.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: I was initially drawn to cybersecurity as a USA TODAY technology reporter assigned to cover Microsoft. Erin: What cybersecurity technologies are you most excited about right now? How can individuals and organizations detect and protect themselves against the misuse of deep fake technology? Erin: So, let’s get started.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

It should include encryption , DLP , and access management to prevent unauthorized access, exfiltration, or leaking. CWPPs prioritize data security through encryption at rest and in transit. They provide encryption management solutions for databases, storage, and communications.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

One MIT study suggests that it will take at least a decade before that technology is readily available. However, emerging technology will also provide a new target for cyber bad actors. The report describes multiple scenarios in which drivers could encounter attacks that threaten both their technology and their safety.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

As ChatGPT went viral, other chatbots powered by generative AI appeared, and these technologies were quickly adopted as assistants in diverse areas including education. As we look to 2024, we believe that the consumer threat landscape will be heavily influenced by political, cultural, and technological events and trends.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

In the current digital era, technology has become an integral part of various industries, and the transport industry is not left behind. The mitigation strategy should include strong access controls, encryption, and intrusion detection to prevent attacks on vehicle systems.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Once gained the foothold in the target network, the attackers will attempt lateral movements to elevate the privileges and search for high-value machines to encrypt (i.e. Recently Check Point researchers warned of a surge in the DDoS attacks against education institutions and the academic industry across the world.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 26, 2023

ENISA (the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) has reason to believe that ransomware gangs will begin targeting transportation operational technology (OT) systems in the foreseeable future. Hacktivist and DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks will likely continue due to geopolitical tensions and ideological motives.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It is, therefore, no surprise that the Thales survey findings indicate that 81% of telco professionals are concerned about the security risks associated with 5G technology. IoT devices have a history of being the targets of botnet recruitment and engines for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2023

X Master Password Dumper (CVE-2023-32784) Malware RapperBot DDoS Botnet Expands into Cryptojacking Newly identified RA Group compromises companies in U.S. X Master Password Dumper (CVE-2023-32784) Malware RapperBot DDoS Botnet Expands into Cryptojacking Newly identified RA Group compromises companies in U.S.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 25, 2022

Ring Confidential Transaction (RingCT) is a technology that encrypts the transaction amount. Ring signature is a technology to protect a user’s privacy in the input side of a transaction, masking sender and the origin of a transaction. LockBit ransomware blames Entrust for DDoS attacks on leak sites,” BleepingComputer.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Document how security incidents like data breaches, insider threats, phishing attacks, DDoS (distributed denial-of-service), and malware infections will be reported, contained, and reported on. This secure information should be safeguarded in impenetrable servers with valid encryption protocols enabled.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

CNAP provides encryption, access control, threat detection and response features for enhanced security. Encryption: Many organizations are developing their own mobile apps, and if that is the case, they need to make sure the apps encrypt data in transit and at rest, just as they would for cloud apps.

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The Security Ledger

AUGUST 7, 2019

Dan Timpson, the Chief Technology Officer at DigiCert joins us to talk about some of the high profile hacks at this week's "hacker summer camp" and the common weaknesses and security lapses that are common to all of them. Authentication, Encryption and Code Authenticity Core Issues.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 4, 2022

It's slightly different from a standard ransomware attack—encrypting a user's files is a secondary concern. Essentially, leakware attacks demand victims pay a ransom to accomplish two things: recover their encrypted data and prevent confidential, sensitive information from being disseminated. What is leakware? Adopt cloud services.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

— had allegedly inserted hardware backdoors in technology sold to a number of American companies. Sager said he hadn’t heard anything about Supermicro specifically, but we chatted at length about the challenges of policing the technology supply chain. Below are some excerpts from our conversation. TS: Exactly.

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Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Maintaining confidentiality involves implementing access controls, encryption, and user authentication mechanisms to restrict access to data based on user roles and permissions. Encryption: Encrypting data, both in transit and at rest, is essential for protecting confidentiality.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 12, 2022

In the months leading up to and after Russia’s invasion began, Ukraine experienced a series of disruptive cyber operations, including website defacements, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks , and cyberattacks to delete data from computers belonging to government and private entities. Stay safe, everyone!

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BH Consulting

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Cloud technology use is growing , but are organisations’ taking precautions to secure these services? Meta is rolling out end-to-end encryption across its Facebook and Messenger platforms, used by more than a billion people. MORE DDoS hasn’t gone away: ENISA outlines the landscape for this threat. Cloudy outlook for security?

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS) are a very likely mode of attack. There is little you can do in the event we experience widespread DDoS attacks, but one tip is to buy a good book series or a few board games since it might take a while to get the internet working again. Prepare for a Snowstorm.

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