The Last Watchdog

APRIL 4, 2022

SMBs and enterprises alike have been struggling with APIs as a mechanism for information security. To protect against these attacks, businesses need to implement a wide range of strong API security measures such as authentication, authorization, encryption, and vulnerability scanning.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2024

The encrypted tokens are decrypted using an encryption key stored in Chrome’s Local State within the UserData directory, similar to the encryption used for storing passwords.” The exploit’s imperfect testing led to revealing its source.” ” reads the report published by CloudSEK.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

The Malware Analysis Report (MAR) published by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) includes detailed analysis of 18 malicious files submitted to CISA. Threat actors employes the SombRAT as part of the attack to download and execution additional malicious payloads.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Not all providers are created equal, and it’s important to do your research to find one that will meet your specific needs and security requirements. Data encryption. In the cloud era, data encryption is more important than ever. It is also important to make sure that your data is encrypted both in motion and at rest.

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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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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2024

Implementing robust encryption and secure communication protocols is crucial to prevent data leaks. Verifying Security Certifications and Track Record Look for partners who have obtained relevant security certifications, such as ISO 27001 for information security management.

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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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SC Magazine

MARCH 29, 2021

CCSK Company: Cloud Security Alliance Noteworthy: The first credential dedicated to cloud security, the CCSK (Certificate of Cloud Certificate Knowledge) tests for a broad foundation of cloud security knowledge, covering such topics as architecture, governance, compliance, operations, encryption and virtualization.

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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. These individuals will be the elite of information security and the top practitioners in the field.

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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. Operators behind the attacks were spreading a new version of the Mespinoza ransomware (aka Pysa ransomware). This new version used the.

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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. . “In some cases, the HyperBro backdoor was loaded with its own HyperBro loader (file names: peloader.exe, 12.exe).

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The data breach compromised payment card information of roughly 40 million customers. It has also agreed to strengthen its information security program through a series of steps, which must be done within 180 days of the agreement. The company will pay a total of $17.5 million to 46 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

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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

APRIL 18, 2021

Starting from 2016 the group developed a new custom malware using Cobalt Strike, a legitimate penetration testing framework. Hladyr also controlled the organization’s encrypted channels of communication.” ” If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Further considerations must be taken to secure onboard storage of the drone, ensure routes drones travel are relatively safe (i.e., and that Wi-Fi or Radio Frequency (RF) signals used by drone platforms are properly encrypted against eavesdropping or manipulation. free from obstacles, sparsely populated, etc.) Danger Drone platform.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Encryption Sensitive data must be encrypted, whether in transit or at rest. Saying it Like it Is: Encryption sounds intimidating, but with modern tools, its more accessible than ever. These include: Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit to mitigate the risk of breaches.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 15, 2023

When you encounter choices or challenges, you can refer to your strategy to make informed decisions that are in line with your long-term goals. Applying these concepts to information security and cyber security in general, we can easily see that having a strategy is a) nothing novel and b) applicable to all.

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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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Kali Linux

JANUARY 16, 2017

If you’re new to the information security field, or are looking to take your first steps towards a new career in InfoSec, the KLCP is a “must have” foundational certification. New Book - Kali Linux Revealed Mastering the Penetration Testing Distribution More exciting news!

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In a world where data privacy is a growing concern, end-to-end encryption (E2EE) cloud storage systems promise to keep your information secure, even from the very providers managing the storage. But... The post Broken Promises: E2EE Cloud Storage Vulnerabilities Exposed appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Metasploit Framework is a Ruby-based, modular penetration testing platform that enables you to write, test, and execute exploit code. The Metasploit Framework contains a suite of tools that you can use to test security vulnerabilities, enumerate networks, execute attacks, and evade detection.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Exposed Technical Issues & Other Consequences No clear information on the specific entry or the specific systems infected, so we can’t speculate about the potential breach or cause. This betrays a lack of preparation for disaster recovery and ineffective penetration testing of systems. Ascension lost $2.66

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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

OCTOBER 14, 2019

AV and plenty static traffic signatures confirm we are facing a new encrypted version of Emotet trojan. That time they addressed companies having an external Security Operation Center (SOC) pretending to simulate an external SOC operator who sends periodic reports to the company. Conclusion.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

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. PROVIDE LITTLE TRUTH IN A BIG LIE. WE ARE ONLY FINANCIAL MOTIVATED AND DO NOT CARE ANYTHING ABOUT POLITICS.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 30, 2020

To ease these burdens, SECaaS and SOCaaS vendors have emerged as cloud-based security as a service that can collect, analyze, and correlate your information from diverse systems and applications — turning former headaches into actionable information security intelligence. Security as a Service (SECaaS) .

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Its table illustration also goes into more detail and notes Google’s responsibility for hardware, boot, hardened kernel and interprocess communication (IPC), audit logging, network, and storage and encryption of data. However, the customer must secure that data when the environment is active.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

The group published the following message on its leak site to clarify the theft of data from government agencies reported by some media: “ WE GOT A LOT OF EMAILS ABOUT GOVERNMENT DATA, WE DON’T HAVE ANY GOVERNMENT DATA AND ANYTHING DIRECTLY RESIDING ON EXPOSED AND BAD PROTECTED NOT ENCRYPTED FILE TRANSFER WE STILL DO THE POLITE THING AND DELETE ALL.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

As the internet has enabled us to access work, data, and equipment from any location, remote access security has become increasingly crucial. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encryption, and monitoring systems are just a few of the tools and procedures used to maintain security.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2019

They begun development by introducing crafted communication protocol over DNS and later they added, to such a layer, encoding and encryption self build protocols. I do have experience on security testing since I have been performing penetration testing on several US electronic voting systems.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2023

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. appeared first on Security Affairs. ALL MEDIA SPEAKING ABOUT THIS ARE DO WHAT ALWAYS THEY DO. PROVIDE LITTLE TRUTH IN A BIG LIE.

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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Protect stored account data Encryption policy : Documentation of encryption methods, key management processes, and algorithms used (e.g., Cryptographic architecture documentation : Details of encryption mechanisms, key storage, and cryptographic architecture.

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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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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

"The f act that we acknowledge real risks of AI is the potential for business decisions to be made from data coming out of it that could have significant bias or inaccuracies," said Rick Doten, VP of Information Security at Centene Corporation.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Many of them (almost 400k) hid a PE file compressed and/or encrypted into themselves. Many samples look like they open-up a local communication port which often hides a local proxy for encrypt communication between the malware and its command and control. TOP Matched Rules. About the author: Marco Ramilli, Founder of Yoroi.

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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

They pose a significant threat to data security. These cyberattacks can gain unauthorized access to systems, steal or encrypt data, or delete valuable information. Train employees on data security best practices. Use encryption to protect sensitive data. Ensure robust cybersecurity measures and protocols.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest?

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