SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Director of Information Security, State of Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology; and Toby Zimmerer, Sr. How effective will these proposed technology solutions be against quantum computing, and what are the potential challenges with adopting these new cryptographic solutions and algorithms?

Encryption 95

Encryption Technology Risk Architecture 95

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

It incorporates zero-trust technologies and software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN). SASE then provides secure connectivity between the cloud and users, much as with a VPN. Automate security of IoT devices and onboarding. Extend security with cloud. Lastly, security must be extended using the cloud.

B2C 214

B2C IoT B2B VPN 214

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Qurium analyzes the blocking implemented by four different operators in Belarus Belarus operators use their own infrastructure to implement the blocking Block techniques include transparent web proxies, injection of HTTP responses, stateless and stateful SSL DPI and fake DNS responses. Qurium forensics report: Internet blocking in Belarus.

Internet 120

Internet Internet DNS Advertising 120

Security Affairs

JUNE 28, 2022

Researchers from Black Lotus Labs, the threat intelligence division of Lumen Technologies , have discovered a new remote access trojan (RAT) called ZuoRAT, which targets small office/home office (SOHO) devices of remote workers during COVID-19 pandemic. The malware was designed to target routers from ASUS, Cisco, DrayTek, and NETGEAR.

Malware 93

Malware DNS Hacking Technology 93

Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2020

“Today we released an update for CVE-2020-1350 , a Critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Windows DNS Server that is classified as a ‘wormable’ vulnerability and has a CVSS base score of 10.0. This issue results from a flaw in Microsoft’s DNS server role implementation and affects all Windows Server versions.

DNS 60

DNS Advertising Engineering Internet 60

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The application (incometaxindia.gov.in) was found to be vulnerable as it was using SharePoint as a technology to host its service. To verify this I’ve sent a crafted payload which enable the remote server (incometaxindia.gov.in) to perform a DNS lookup on my burp collaborator.

DNS 116

DNS Advertising Government Hacking 116

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Impacted systems included WordPress and DotNetNuke managed hosting platforms, online databases, email servers, DNS servers, RDP access points, and FTP servers. Our Technology and Information Security teams are working diligently to eliminate the threat and restore our customers to full capacity.”

Ransomware 115

Ransomware DNS Encryption Hacking 115

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2022

Recently Check Point researchers reported that the infamous TrickBot malware was employed in attacks against customers of 60 financial and technology companies with new anti-analysis features. .” reads the post published by Microsoft. The news wave of attacks aimed at cryptocurrency firms, most of them located in the U.S.

Malware 121

Malware DNS Passwords Ransomware 121

SecureList

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Usually after the phrase there are MD5 hashes [1] , IP addresses and other technical data that should help information security specialists to counter a specific threat. It is a highly demanding activity, which requires time, multidisciplinary skills, efficient technology, innovation and dedication.

Cyber threats 108

Cyber threats DNS Technology Engineering 108

SecureWorld News

APRIL 30, 2023

Huge arrays of unstructured data utilized and modified by many users as well as the ever-growing complexity of attacks, lead to the fact that the usual means of protecting the perimeter of a corporate network no longer meet current information security requirements. What is Data-Centric Audit and Protection?

Technology 82

Technology Unstructured Data Data breaches Information Security 82

Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2021

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. Pierluigi Paganini.

Password Management 58

Password Management DNS Ransomware Malware 58

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2019

A superficial analysis of the document content might conclude that this document was intended for individuals working with industrial control systems (ICS) or operational technology (OT).” The malware uses DNS and HTTP-based communication mechanisms. ” continues the analysis. Another tool used by the group is kl.

DNS 82

DNS Passwords Penetration Testing Social Engineering 82

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Sandworm (aka BlackEnergy and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). The researchers observed C2 infrastructure relying on dynamic DNS domains masquerading as Ukrainian telecommunication service providers.

Ransomware 85

Ransomware Telecommunications DNS Hacking 85

Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2022

The APT group targeted organizations in various industries, including the aviation, gaming, pharmaceuticals, technology, telecoms, and software development industries. The researchers grouped the Earth Lusca’s infrastructure into two “clusters.

Cryptocurrency 112

Cryptocurrency Social Engineering Media Phishing 112

SC Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Just in the last two years, many such simple and avoidable mistakes in securing the application and data hosted in the public cloud have led to massive data and network breaches at large financial and technology firms such as Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, Capital One, Facebook, MGM, Microsoft, and Verizon.

Penetration Testing 78

Penetration Testing DNS Technology CISO 78

Security Affairs

JUNE 26, 2023

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The APT group is using almost exclusively living-off-the-land techniques and hands-on-keyboard activity to evade detection.

DNS 80

DNS Manufacturing Education Authentication 80

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

CISA is ISACA’s (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) high-level certification designed for those who audit, control, monitor, and assess an organization’s information technology and business systems. GSEC is intended for anyone new to cyber security who has some background in information systems and networks.

Cybersecurity 120

Cybersecurity Penetration Testing System Administration Cyber Attacks 120

SC Magazine

MAY 18, 2021

A visitor photographs a symbol of a cloud at the Deutsche Telekom stand the day before the CeBIT technology trade fair. Other standards to consider are the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls and FedRAMP. Sean Gallup/Getty Images). Technical review. Some CSPs have dedicated links.

Cloud Migration 87

Cloud Migration CISO Firewall Risk 87

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Multiple security firms have reported that the Sandworm APT continues to target Ukraine with multiple means, including custom malware and botnet like Cyclops Blink. Sandworm (aka BlackEnergy and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST).

Malware 83

Malware Telecommunications DNS Hacking 83

Lenny Zeltser

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Members of specific teams are typically assigned security responsibilities in the company’s security policies and procedures, which communicate expectations such as: DevOps or IT teams patch systems according to risk-based, agreed-upon timelines. Monitor for gaps and take action when the right security steps aren’t taken.

Cybersecurity 100

Cybersecurity Accountability Engineering Authentication 100

Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2020

The new malware is completely different from GoldenSpy, experts noticed that although it is called “Baiwang Edition”, GoldenHelper was digitally signed by NouNou Technologies, a subsidiary of Aisino Corporation. “GoldenHelper malware utilizes sophisticated techniques to hide its delivery, presence, and activity.

Software 83

Software Malware Banking Advertising 83

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

The sized sites were at jstash.bazar, jstash.lib, jstash.emc, and jstash.coin, which are all those accessible via blockchain DNS. At the time, the authorities only seized some of the servers used by the carding portal, but the Joker’s Stash site hosted on the ToR network was not affected by the operations conducted by the police.

Cybercrime 98

Cybercrime Backups Hacking DNS 98

SC Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

Visitors crowd a cloud computing presentation at the CeBIT technology trade fair on March 2, 2011 in Hanover, Germany. Security pros have a lot on their plate dealing with all the breaches and vulnerabilities thrown at them every day. Randy Vickers, chief information security officer for the U.S.

Firewall 57

Firewall Cloud Migration Architecture Information Security 57

Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Furthermore, technological solutions must be in place to prevent the copy and relocation of PAN data. IDS/IPS solutions must detect and alert on any covert malware communications being used such as DNS tunnelling. Implementation timeline: Image credit: [link] PCI v4.0 Section 2 No significant changes in this section.

Authentication 52

Authentication Passwords Media Encryption 52

Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2019

T1094) mainly developed using DNS resolutions (which is actually one of the main characteristic of the attacker group). They begun development by introducing crafted communication protocol over DNS and later they added, to such a layer, encoding and encryption self build protocols.

Computers and Electronics 80

Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing DNS Phishing 80

Security Affairs

JULY 6, 2021

According to the DNS data analysis, this name was used to register at least two domains, which were created using the email from the phishing kit.

Cybercrime 96

Cybercrime Phishing Banking Telecommunications 96

Daniel Miessler

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

It is not some stealth technology that makes you invisible online, because if invisible people type on a keyboard the letters still show up on the screen. If your VPN includes all DNS requests and traffic then you could be hiding significantly from your ISP. Now, let’s look at who we’re defending against if you use a VPN.

VPN 326

VPN Risk Hacking Encryption 326

Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2023

Bloom’s recommendation came to Biderman via Trevor Sykes, then chief technology officer for Ashley Madison parent firm Avid Life Media (ALM). A review of passive DNS records from DomainTools indicates that in 2013 pictrace[.]com The following is an email from Sykes to Biderman dated Nov.

Hacking 190

Hacking Accountability Data breaches Marketing 190

Lenny Zeltser

JULY 6, 2017

Similarly, your DNS traffic should be getting directed through the VPN tunnel, concealing your client’s locally-configured DNS server. One way to validate this is to use whoer.net , comparing what information the site reveals before and after you activate your VPN connection.

VPN 111

VPN Software DNS Internet 111

Cisco Security

AUGUST 29, 2022

25+ Years of Black Hat (and some DNS stats), by Alejo Calaoagan. Cisco is a Premium Partner of the Black Hat NOC , and is the Official Wired & Wireless Network Equipment, Mobile Device Management, DNS (Domain Name Service) and Malware Analysis Provider of Black Hat. Umbrella DNS into NetWitness SIEM and Palo Alto Firewall .

DNS 87

DNS Wireless Malware Firewall 87

Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2024

Researchers from the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security (Germany) devised a new denial-of-service (DoS) attack, called loop DoS attack, that hundreds of thousands of internet-facing systems from major vendors. DNS, NTP, and TFTP) protocols. ” explained the researchers.

DNS 120

DNS Internet Internet Information Security 120

Cisco Security

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Integrating Security. As the needs of Black Hat evolved, so did the Cisco Secure Technologies in the NOC: Cisco SecureX : Extended Detection and Response actions / Automations. Cisco Umbrella : DNS visibility and security. Domain Name Service Statistics, by Adi Sankar. Automated Account Provisioning, by Adi Sankar.

DNS 82

DNS Malware Accountability Wireless 82

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Every so often, a technology comes along that seems to perfectly capture the zeitgeist : representing all that is both promising and troubling about the future. The technology is poised to change just about everything else …at least eventually. When it comes to what can you do today?

InfoSec 52

InfoSec Artificial Intelligence Computers and Electronics Software 52

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Server: Provides powerful computing and storage in local, cloud, and data center networks to run services (Active Directory, DNS, email, databases, apps). Endpoint: Enables access for human users and computer services and commonly includes PCs, laptops, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT).

Architecture 120

Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 120

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Here are the top Twitter accounts to follow for the latest commentary, research, and much-needed humor in the ever-evolving information security space. Brian Krebs is an independent investigative reporter known for his coverage of technology, malware , data breaches , and cybercrime developments. Brian Krebs | @briankrebs.

Accountability 139

Accountability Cybersecurity Penetration Testing InfoSec 139

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Building a re-directors or proxy chains is quite useful for attackers in order to evade Intrusion Prevention Systems and/or protections infrastructures based upon IPs or DNS blocks. I do have a MD in computer engineering and a PhD on computer security from University of Bologna. Image3: Redirecting script. net http[://com-mk84.net.

Cybercrime 42

Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing Malware 42

Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Cisco Secure supports the NOC operations with DNS visibility and architecture intelligence ( Cisco Umbrella and Cisco Umbrella Investigate ) and automated malware analysis and threat intelligence ( Cisco Secure Malware Analytics (Threat Grid) , backed by Cisco Talos Intelligence and Cisco SecureX ).

DNS 136

DNS Mobile Malware Firewall 136