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3 ways DNS filtering can save SMBs from cyberattacks

Malwarebytes

JUNE 1, 2022

That’s where DNS filtering comes in. But first, DNS in a nutshell. So normally, every time your customer types in your web address, their computer makes a request to a DNS server. The DNS server, in turn, tells the computer where to go. But which web-based cyberthreats in particular does DNS filtering stop, you ask?

DNS

DNS DDOS Phishing Spyware

Is Your Small Business Safe Against Cyber Attacks?

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

All businesses online and brick-and-mortar must have a cyber security plan in place because it is crucial for keeping your user data including passwords, and credit card numbers, secure and protected. . Some key points in a cyber security plan that you must consider are as follows: Strong passwords . Two-factor authentication .

Small Business

Small Business Cyber Attacks VPN Backups

Security Affairs newsletter Round 370 by Pierluigi Paganini

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2022

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Spyware

Spyware DNS Surveillance Ransomware

Security Affairs newsletter Round 418 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2023

Twitter confirmed that a security incident publicly exposed Circle tweets FBI seized other domains used by the shadow eBook library Z-Library WordPress Advanced Custom Fields plugin XSS exposes +2M sites to attacks Fortinet fixed two severe issues in FortiADC and FortiOS Pro-Russia group NoName took down multiple France sites, including the French (..)

Data breaches

Data breaches Malware Mobile Spyware

The Zero Click, Zero Day iMessage Attack Against Journalists

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Pegasus spyware is a phone surveillance solution that enables customers to remotely exploit and monitor devices. His phone did not set the SNI in the HTTPS Client Hello message and it did not perform a DNS lookup for bananakick.net. Spyware attacks becoming harder to detect. Spyware attacks becoming harder to detect.

Spyware

Spyware Surveillance Hacking Media

IT threat evolution Q3 2023

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

For most implants, the threat actor uses similar implementations of DLL hijacking (often associated with ShadowPad malware) and memory injection techniques, along with the use of RC4 encryption to hide the payload and evade detection. libssl.dll or libcurl.dll was statically linked to implants to implement encrypted C2 communications.

Malware

Malware Ransomware Encryption Energy and Utilities

IT threat evolution in Q2 2023

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Tomiris called, they want their Turla malware back We first reported Tomiris in September 2021, following our investigation into a DNS hijack against a government organization in the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States). Using a number of vulnerabilities in iOS, the attachment is executed and installs spyware.

Malware

Malware Spyware Cryptocurrency Government

Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Organizations can help prevent their computers from becoming part of a botnet by installing anti-malware software, using firewalls , keeping software up-to-date, and forcing users to use strong passwords. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets.

Malware

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus

Best Internet Security Suites & Software for 2022

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Antivirus Software WiFi 6 Routers Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Email Security Software Web Application Firewall Bot Management Software. Scheduled scans Encryption Identity theft protection. DNS leak protection Kill switch No log policy. Password Managers. Key Features of a Password Manager.

Internet

Internet Internet Software Antivirus

Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password). and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.)

Firewall

Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption

Best Ransomware Removal Tools

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Integrated one-on-one Spyware HelpDesk support. Free Kaspersky Password Manager Premium. The Sophos Virus Removal Tool detects all types of malicious software, including viruses, spyware, rootkits, ransomware and Conficker and returns systems to a working state. This tool identifies which ransomware has encrypted the data.

Ransomware

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware

What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

Network Security

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption

Cyber CEO: The History Of Cybercrime, From 1834 To Present

Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1962 — Allan Scherr — MIT sets up the first computer passwords, for student privacy and time limits. Student Allan Scherr makes a punch card to trick the computer into printing off all passwords and uses them to log in as other people after his time runs out. She connects him to any phone number he requests for free.

Cybercrime

Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Banking Hacking

NullMixer: oodles of Trojans in a single dropper

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The infection vector of NullMixer is based on a ‘User Execution’ (MITRE Technique: T1204) malicious link that requires the end user to click on and download a password-protected ZIP/RAR archive with a malicious file that is extracted and executed manually. The user extracts the archived file with the password.

Malware

Malware Cryptocurrency Passwords Software

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3 ways DNS filtering can save SMBs from cyberattacks

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