CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Cryptography: Dive into the world of cryptography, studying symmetric and asymmetric encryption, digital signatures, and cryptographic algorithms. Explore topics like key management, secure communication protocols, and encryption in different contexts.

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NetSpi Executives

MARCH 26, 2024

Mainframe Penetration Testing is a Scarce Skillset SHARE Orlando 2024 was the first time I had the opportunity to experience a mainframe event, and it was an excellent introduction to the mainframe community at large with representation from organizations worldwide occupying the mainframe space.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

UNC2447 extortion activity employed the FIVEHANDS ransomware, the threat actors aggressively threatened victims to disclose their hack on the media to sell the data on hacker forums. SecurityAffairs – hacking, FiveHands ransomware). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Hot for Security

APRIL 19, 2021

Notorious FIN7 gang stole payment card details from retailers around the world Cybercrime gang posed as penetration testing firm to recruit hackers. FIN7 operated a front company called Combi Security, which claimed to offer penetration testing services.

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NetSpi Executives

MARCH 26, 2024

Mainframe Penetration Testing is a Scarce Skillset SHARE Orlando 2024 was the first time I had the opportunity to experience a mainframe event, and it was an excellent introduction to the mainframe community at large with representation from organizations worldwide occupying the mainframe space.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Data encryption. In the cloud era, data encryption is more important than ever. Hackers are constantly finding new ways to access data, and encrypting your data makes it much more difficult for them to do so. There are many different ways to encrypt your data, so you should choose the method that best suits your needs.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

State-sponsored hacking is a growing concern, with governments using cyberattacks to gather intelligence, disrupt infrastructure, or compromise national security. Hacktivism and Ideological Motives Hacktivism refers to hacking activities undertaken for ideological or political reasons.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

SecurityAffairs – hacking, Data breach). “Retailers must take meaningful steps to protect consumers’ credit and debit card information from theft when they shop,” said Massachusetts AG Maura Healey. ” . . Pierluigi Paganini. The post Retail giant Home Depot agrees to a $17.5

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

The Clop ransomware gang claims to have hacked hundreds of companies by exploiting the above issue. WE ALSO WANT TO REMIND ALL COMPANY THAT IF YOU PUT DATA ON INTERNET WHERE DATA IS NOT PROTECT DO NOT BLAME US FOR PENETRATION TESTING SERVICE. ALL MEDIA SPEAKING ABOUT THIS ARE DO WHAT ALWAYS THEY DO.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing can help to identify weaknesses and areas where networks have not been configured correctly. Encrypt your data. Finally, it is good practice to encrypt your data. Exposures can then be addressed and rectified before they are exploited by criminals.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

The Clop ransomware gang claims to have hacked hundreds of companies by exploiting the above issue. WE ALSO WANT TO REMIND ALL COMPANY THAT IF YOU PUT DATA ON INTERNET WHERE DATA IS NOT PROTECT DO NOT BLAME US FOR PENETRATION TESTING SERVICE. “There is no evidence of impact to Shell’s core IT systems,” Arata added.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In some cases, the arbitrary shellcode is encrypted.” The attackers also leverage these legitimate software packages to deploy additional tools (credential dumping tools, network scanning tools such as NBTScan, TCPing, FastReverseProxy, and FScan, and the Ladon penetration testing framework), which are used to perform lateral movement.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. locked to the filename of the encrypted files. SecurityAffairs – hacking, PYSA). The malicious code appended the extension. This new version used the. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2022

It is designed to load malicious DLLs and encrypt payloads.” It has legitimate uses as a penetration testing tool but is frequently exploited by malicious actors. . SecurityAffairs – hacking, Budworm APT). “A resumption of attacks against U.S.-based based targets could signal a change in focus for the group.”

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2023

The Clop ransomware group recently claimed to have hacked hundreds of companies globally by exploiting MOVEit Transfer vulnerability. WE ALSO WANT TO REMIND ALL COMPANY THAT IF YOU PUT DATA ON INTERNET WHERE DATA IS NOT PROTECT DO NOT BLAME US FOR PENETRATION TESTING SERVICE. PROVIDE LITTLE TRUTH IN A BIG LIE.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2023

At a minimum, penetration testing should be recurring and done by a third party that can objectively assess the risks in the environment,” Paul Tracey, CEO of security firm Innovative Technologies, told Cybernews. Organizations face downtime, data loss, reputation, consumer confidence, civil lawsuits, and ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 19, 2022

As hacks and extortion become more and more frequent, to truly minimize the risk of potential extortion and lost clear text data, a data security platform, specifically data-in-use encryption, also referred to as encryption-in-use, is the only option for complete protection and peace of mind.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 22, 2024

Hacking et Cybersécurité Mégapoche pour les Nuls , a single-volume book containing French versions of the latest editions of both the best selling CyberSecurity for Dummies by Joseph Steinberg, and Hacking For Dummies by Kevin Beaver, is now available to the public.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

” By protecting the code with encryption, the latest LockBit version can avoid the detection of signature-based anti-malware solutions. The RaaS’s affiliates use the following tools to exfiltrate data before encrypting it: Stealbit, a custom exfiltration tool used previously with LockBit 2.0; ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2021

Starting from 2016 the group developed a new custom malware using Cobalt Strike, a legitimate penetration testing framework. law enforcement and was extradited to the US where in September 2019, he pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit computer hacking.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. locked to the filename of the encrypted files. The attackers implement a double extortion model using the PYSA ransomware to exfiltrate data from victims prior to encrypting their files.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Countermeasures: To prevent drone signal hijacking, drone manufacturers and operators can implement encryption and authentication mechanisms for RF communication. What encryption standards are currently implemented for your RF communications, and how do they compare to the latest industry-recommended protocols, such as WPA3 for Wi-Fi?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2021

Password hashes should be stored encrypted and salted. Hacking or auditing your own database will put you in the mindset of an attacker and help you find vulnerabilities you may have missed. Encrypt data and backups. It is standard procedure in many organizations to encrypt stored data.

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SC Magazine

MAY 12, 2021

Today’s special columnist, Scott Register of Keysight Technologies, says government and industry must come together to secure the nation’s critical infrastructure in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hack. Credit: Colonial Pipeline. True or not, the intense focus on a Russian attack that has real economic consequences in the U.S.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2023

Despite not being the true LockBit Locker group, these micro criminals were still able to cause significant damage by encrypting a large number of internal files. However, the company was able to restore its network from backups and no client workstations were affected during the intrusions.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

” According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. locked to the filename of the encrypted files. “On one of the compromised information systems, experts found encrypted files with the extension “ newversion.”

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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

These cyberattacks can gain unauthorized access to systems, steal or encrypt data, or delete valuable information. Encrypting physical storage devices, and following industry guidelines for the storage and transport of these physical devices is a good way to mitigate data theft and loss. Use encryption to protect sensitive data.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

“Certifications range from penetration testers , government/industry regulatory compliance , ethical hacking , to industry knowledge,” he said. “Some certifications are entry level, and some require several years of experience, with peer references, before getting certified.”

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

I held this position from 2000 through 2014, during which time Windows emerged as a prime target for both precocious script kiddies and emerging criminal hacking rings. Byron: I was initially drawn to cybersecurity as a USA TODAY technology reporter assigned to cover Microsoft. Erin: How has the ransomware threat evolved in recent years?

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The authors recommend security measures such as encryption, auditing, and red team testing before AI deployment in clinics. They warn healthcare organizations to rigorously vet these systems since any hacking or manipulation could endanger patients.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2018

At a first sight, the office document had an encrypted content available on OleObj.1 Those objects are real Encrypted Ole Objects where the Encrypted payload sits on “EncryptedPackage” section and information on how to decrypt it are available on “EncryptionInfo” xml descriptor. Stage1: Encrypted Content.

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SC Magazine

MAY 12, 2021

Today’s columnist, Mark Wilson of BMC Mainframe Services, writes about how the pandemic has finally shifted the culture and remote pen tests on mainframes are now acceptable. Until recently, mainframe penetration testing was performed onsite for no other reason than “it’s a mainframe.” Agiorgio CreativeCommons CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 22, 2021

VPN works by initiating a secure connection over the internet through data encryption. Through brute force, illegitimate actors can attempt to hack a user’s password by trying an infinite number of combinations. Test, test, test. However, activating this default feature opens the door to vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2019

From the recorded traffic it’s possible to see the following patterns: a HTTP GET request with some encrypted information to download plugin/additional stages and finally a HTTP POST to send victim’s data directly on the “attacker side”. The used variable holds a Base64 representation of encrypted data.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

FormBook FormBook is an information stealer advertised in hacking forums. Also known as Gozi, Ursnif has evolved over the years to include a persistence mechanism, methods to avoid sandboxes and virtual machines, and search capability for disk encryption software to attempt key extraction for unencrypting files.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 20, 2021

Ukrainian nationals Dmytro Fedorov, Fedir Hladyr, and Andrii Kolpakov, were members of a prolific hacking group widely known as FIN7. Hladyr also controlled the organization’s encrypted channels of communication. By the following year, the same coders had improved the Anunak malware into a more sophisticated version, known as Carbanak.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2022

Indeed, the tool can assess vulnerabilities and run penetration tests , while most tools on the market cannot do both. Intezer revealed that because Cobalt Strike’s payloads are “usually shellcode encrypted with a rolling XOR key,” static analysis and hash detection is much harder.

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