Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

Data is exfiltrated using an off-the-shelf and custom program to activate the LockBit ransomware in encrypting the victim’s files. After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

While steganography is often considered something of a joke in capture-the-flag (CTF) events and other cybersecurity defense activities, it can happen in real attacks and can take security defenses by surprise simply by using another layer of cover. What’s the Point of Digital Steganography? LokiBot is a striking example.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

It quietly makes its way past your security defenses into the heart of your data and keeps it hostage until you pay a ransom. Urge to take action (click or download) Hackers placed the large button and prompted us to click on it, rushing us to upgrade our system. Ransomware is a sly, silent, and vicious criminal.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2024

Affected keys included some encryption keys and the GitHub commit signing key. The fix: Users need to download the new public commit signing key from GitHub. To encrypt GitHub Actions , GitHub Codespaces , and Dependabot secrets, take the new public keys from the API. GitHub has already rotated the credentials for these issues.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Dashlane is a leading password manager designed to simplify and secure your digital life. It consolidates your passwords into a single, encrypted vault. Dashlane helps you keep track of your login credentials and enhances your overall online security. Dashlane securely stores your passwords in an encrypted vault on its servers.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Application Information on usable data formats, encryption 5. Deep packet inspection: Filter based on application specifics, encrypted traffic analysis, sources and destinations, and threat intelligence feed integration. Virtual private network (VPN): Enable encrypted tunnel connections between internal and external devices.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

A cloud security strategy is an established set of tools, rules, and procedures for safeguarding cloud data, apps, and infrastructure against security threats. It covers encryption, identity and access management, network segmentation, and intrusion detection systems. Click the image below to download and modify your copy.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

10 Fundamentals of Cloud Security 5 Common Cloud Security Challenges 5 Common Cloud Security Solutions Bottom Line: Develop a Strong Cloud Security Fundamental Strategy ICP Plugin - body top3 - Category: Country: US --> How Secure Is the Cloud? Evaluate cloud providers’ security features.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

encryption and to contact vendors about possible issues and fixes for their encryption algorithms. These flaws require local access, which will most commonly be obtained when a victim downloads other malware to their phone. Read next: Network Protection: How to Secure a Network Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

Keeper and Dashlane are top password managers prioritizing multi-layered encryption systems for secure password sharing. Keeper emphasizes extensive security measures and is a more affordable option, while Dashlane promotes a user-friendly interface and robust administrative tools perfect for streamlining logins. 5 Pricing: 3.6/5

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Compliance madhav Tue, 09/19/2023 - 05:17 It is essential for any business that stores, processes, and transmits payment card information to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Consumers’ payment data is a compelling target for criminals who continue to circumvent IT security defenses.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

We’ve designed a customizable template to help you develop your own SaaS security checklist. Click the image below to download the full template. Click to download Once you’ve finalized your checklist, respond ‘Yes’ to each checklist item if the listed policy, feature, or functionality is available and properly set.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2024

Visit the LastPass download page. They’ll receive a secure link to access the shared credentials. Download the LastPass app from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android). By following these steps, you’ll be well on your way to mastering LastPass and securing your digital life. Enter the recipient’s email address.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2024

Digital rights management (DRM) is an encryption technology that enforces creator’s rights. Digital rights management wraps digital data into an encrypted wrapper tied to a license that contains the rules for how the content may be used. The management software will also track encrypted file use and continuously enforce digital rights.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

While it’s true that if no person ever clicked on links or downloaded attachments, organizations would be freer from incidents. However, business isn’t conducive to never clicking or downloading, scrutinizing the contents and headers of every email, and questioning each correspondence received throughout each day.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2024

To help you create a checklist for your own security assessment, here’s a snippet of our customizable template. Click the image below to download, make your own copy, and modify it as needed. Click to download Review Existing Policies & Procedures Implement the methods listed below.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

To protect the protocol, best practices will add additional protocols to the process that encrypt the DNS communication and authenticate the results. Since these protocols do not cost money to implement, these will usually be the first steps taken to improve DNS security.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2023

Owners will need to download the update to a USB stick and perform the patch installation. While the infotainment system is supposedly firewalled from steering, throttling, and braking, attached devices may not be fully secured against communication via Wi-Fi.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

It provides a secure tunnel protecting user identity, encrypts data in transit, and extends the identity and security of the home network to remote users. Use this guide to learn how to get a VPN provider, set it up, and connect your devices for a more secure and safe connection. For phones running Android 9.0

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

It is a powerful tool that encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address to safeguard your online privacy. This blog provides a quick and easy guide on how to use Bitdefender VPN on any device you may have to ensure security and protection. Wait for Bitdefender VPN to download all the necessary files.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 24, 2025

as a result of stronger email authentication protocols like DMARC and Googles sender verification, which blocked 265 billion unauthenticated emails.Education is under attack: Phishing in education surged 224%, with threat actors exploiting academic calendars, financial aid deadlines, and weak security defenses.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) routes your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel, shielding your data from hackers and ensuring your online activities remain private and secure. Secure Browsing: Once connected, you can browse the internet securely, stream content, and perform other online activities with enhanced privacy.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Prediction 6: Encrypted messaging platforms will become breeding grounds for phishing attacksPhishing attacks will capitalize on the trust users associate with encrypted messaging platforms. Follow Zscaler ThreatLabz on X (Twitter) and our Security Research Blog to stay on top of the latest cyberthreats and security research.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Affiliates disguise ransomware executables with harmless file names, placing them on the targeted individual’s desktop or in their downloads folder. The ransomware itself doesn’t handle data exfiltration but relies on these tools to steal data before encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2024

To improve security against side-channel attacks, securely use indirect branch predictor barrier (IBPB) and enhance the branch prediction unit (BPU) with more complicated tags, encryption, and randomization. This downloads an HTML file (“olerender.html”), which contains shellcode that downloads and runs more malware.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2024

by going to the standard download portal, where the software patch is available. On-premises customers should navigate to the Ivanti Neurons for ITSM Downloads page and navigate to their respective 2023.X The fix: Users can patch supported releases of Standalone Sentry (9.17.1, and 9.19.1) X version of the software.

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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

This is especially true in the world of security. The best security defenses can be totally compromised by a single individual making the wrong decision, either accidentally or knowingly. However, the most alarming of the malicious payloads that can potentially be delivered to an end-user is ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2024

Check for future updates and be cautious while sharing download links to avoid exploitation. The problem: CVE-2024-4985 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in GitHub Enterprise Server (GHES) that uses SAML single sign-on (SSO) with encrypted assertions. This affected system administrators worldwide.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

With the right anti-malware or anti-virus software, you can browse the web, download files, and confidently enjoy your digital life. Norton’s real-time protection monitors your device for potential threats, offering peace of mind while browsing or downloading files. With a sleek, intuitive interface, navigation is effortless.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Examine and record the security aspects of existing and potential cloud service providers. Evaluate their capabilities in areas like access control and data encryption. Security measures like encryption and access controls will be tailored to each category’s sensitivity and risk level.”

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SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

On February 24, the National Security Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) publicly warned that a threat actor had exploited a national documents circulation system (SEI EB) to distribute malicious documents to Ukrainian public authorities. Domestic Kitten is a threat group mainly known for its mobile backdoors.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Affiliates disguise ransomware executables with harmless file names, placing them on the targeted individual’s desktop or in their downloads folder. The ransomware itself doesn’t handle data exfiltration but relies on these tools to steal data before encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions Bottom Line: Get More Security Online with the Help of a VPN Featured Partners: Cybersecurity Software Learn More Learn More Learn More How Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Work VPNs create a network within a network by encrypting data and passing it through a “tunnel.”

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2021

The company confirmed the security breach and launched an investigation into the incident with the help of external security experts. “GIGABYTE, a major manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, confirmed that some servers were attacked by hackers today, and the security defense was activated as soon as possible.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Have hope that through the hard work and brilliant minds behind these security defenses that 2022 will not be a repeat of such high level attacks. Learn more about what security leaders have to say about the upcoming year below: Neil Jones, cybersecurity evangelist, Egnyte.

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SecureList

MAY 7, 2025

Encryption is still widely used, but the rise of double and triple extortion tactics shows a strategic pivot. RansomHub and most modern ransomware groups often combine encryption with data theft, threatening to leak or sell stolen data if a ransom is not paid, making exfiltration a critical tactic.

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