Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

” White House Deputy National Security Adviser Anne Neuberger said ransomware payment bans have been a topic of discussion among members of the CRI, and she noted that several other countries have also raised the issue, but no decisions have been made. The reasoning is very understandable.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Using legitimate services and compromised corporate email addresses became a norm and is likely to continue in 2023 and beyond. Another report by Vade completed last year found that 87 percent of respondents agreed their organization could take the threat from email security more seriously. This is a harmful misconception.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

A new ransomware group, RansomHub, has listed the organisation as a victim on its dark web leak site, saying it has 4 TB of “highly selective data,” which relates to “all Change Health clients that have sensitive data being processed by the company.”

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Cisco Security

MAY 19, 2021

We set out with the goal to streamline our customers’ operations with increased visibility across their security portfolio, provide out-of-the-box integrations, powerful security analytics, and automated workflows to speed threat detection and response. Cisco SecureX: Year 2. at RSA 2020!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

No one likes to think their company might be hit by a cyber attack or breach, but the truth is cybercrime is one of the biggest threats your organization can face. If you suffer a breach, the loss of data is only the first of many issues you will be facing. Then we went and found them for you.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 5, 2022

MITRE Engenuity has released the latest round of its ATT&CK endpoint security evaluations, and the results show some familiar names leading the pack with the most detections. MITRE doesn’t score results or try to say who “won,” and instead just provides the raw data. MITRE Methodology and Adversaries.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Matter certified smart home devices will respond reliably and securely to commands from Amazon Alexa , Google Assistant , Apple HomeKit or Samsung SmartThings. Think of it: consumers will be able to control any Matter appliance with any iOS or Android device. This time we drilled down on the security pedigree of Matter 1.0.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Security posture management challenges are driven by the growing attack surface. Meanwhile, security teams are also concerned about recent cybersecurity issues including MS Exchange vulnerabilities and the SolarWinds hack. About the report: Understanding security hygiene trends.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 20, 2023

The incident, first discovered on June 6th , involved the likely theft of data by an unauthorised party. The University has not confirmed if ransomware was used specifically, or if the attackers were only interested in stealing data. They, however, value money about the privacy and security of their students and employees.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Germany-based G Data CyberDefense released software designed to trick the STOP ransomware variant into believing that a targeted system has already been compromised and keeping it from encrypting files after the device has been infected. So I guess STOP thinks those files were successfully encrypted and hence renames them.”.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2023

Chainalysis, a blockchain research firm, looked at data from monitored cryptocurrency wallets, concluding that around $449 million has been taken from victims in the last six months. Well, this is the practice of targeting large, financially well-off corporations in order to secure the biggest possible payouts.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 6, 2024

Cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, posing significant challenges to Security Operations (SecOps) teams worldwide. Proactive Threat Management The cornerstone of a robust security strategy is not just to react to threats but to preempt them.

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Cisco Security

MAY 11, 2022

As you start planning your RSAC and Cisco Live 2022 experiences, we invite you to explore the progress we have made in offering radically simple security with a platform approach that is transformative to the industry and for our customers. ” Key highlights to explore: Cisco Secure (Booth N6045). Beyond XDR with Cisco SecureX.

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Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

On May 12, 2021, the president of the United States released an executive order on cyber security. As both public and private organizations look to comply with the order, many are wondering how to identify and fill the gaps within their security stack. See figure 1]. While the term NDR is relatively new, the technology is not.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 25, 2023

Even so, they were able to steal close to $126,000 from five victims by abusing the SIM data used to secure their cryptocurrency accounts. You would think someone in this situation would steer clear of trouble. Kurtaj had his personal data leaked online , and had to be moved into a secure location for his own safety.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 28, 2023

million people's personal data may be at risk, after the company suffered a ransomware attack earlier in the year. Certain files in the PurFoods network were encrypted, and investigators also noticed tools present which can be used for data exfiltration. An organisation that provides home delivery meals has revealed that around 1.2

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SC Magazine

MAY 11, 2021

Researchers at Intezer released details behind a previously undisclosed vulnerability that could allow Microsoft Azure users with low-level privileges to leak private data from any virtual machine extension plugged into their cloud environment. Photo by Jeenah Moon/Getty Images).

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In its Hype Cycle for Security Operations, Gartner has defined Cyber Assets Attack Surface Management (CAASM) as “an emerging technology focused on enabling security teams to solve persistent asset visibility and vulnerability challenges”. This is where Secure Cloud Insights (SCI) steps in.

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McAfee

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Organisations preparing to defend against this threat needs to think beyond the initial access vector. What the vulnerability allows a threat actor to do is initially only connect to a remote endpoint and establish a beachhead. The impact on organisations varies between resource takeover, denial of service or data theft.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Remote access security is critical for protecting increasingly distributed work environments, ensuring that only authorized users can access your valuable information regardless of their location. The technologies for secure remote access can range from VPNs and multi-factor authentication to more advanced access and zero trust controls.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2021

By patiently slipping past the best cybersecurity systems money can buy and evading detection for 16 months, the perpetrators of the SolarWinds hack reminded us just how much heavy lifting still needs to get done to make digital commerce as secure as it needs to be. Related: DHS launches 60-day cybersecurity sprints. Advanced cloaking.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 8, 2022

By Steve Moore, Chief Security Strategist, Exabeam. When you take a step back and consider these statistics, you will quickly realize the gravity of what is at stake for organizations when it comes to effectively securing their confidential information – and that there is still a lot more to be done to combat this growing trend.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 21, 2022

In subsequent posts we are diving deeper into different Cisco Secure detection technologies and how their respective detections can be prioritised, promoted to SecureX as incidents and extended. For example “the PCI server just uploaded a lot of data to an external server” is very different than “10.10.10.10 An anomaly observation.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Amidst an environment of ever-evolving cyber threats, there is a strong need to progress how the industry approaches cyber protection for businesses to better equip security leaders during a period of staffing shortages and burnout. Here are some comments on the cyber risk landscape from cybersecurity vendor experts.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 28, 2020

What does the data reveal about your employees and how they are thinking about cybersecurity right now? And worries are a little higher when it comes to personal consequences: 59%: Exposure of personal data to third parties. 55%: Personal financial loss due to unauthorized access to pay or retirement data.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 23, 2023

Just some of these tools include: Cobalt Strike : A legitimate commercial pen test to assess network security and simulate advanced threat actor tactics. Just some of these tools include: Cobalt Strike : A legitimate commercial pen test to assess network security and simulate advanced threat actor tactics.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2023

Nevertheless, the gang was seen last month exploiting vulnerabilities in PaperCut servers to steal corporate data. Once gaining initial access, Cl0p members sneakily deploy the TrueBot malware and a Cobalt Strike beacon to creep through the network, grabbing data along the way. “The viability may improve in the future.

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Lenny Zeltser

AUGUST 23, 2023

Start by critically reviewing how you’ll spend the security funds; this involves broadening your perspective beyond security. This way of thinking about cybersecurity brings CISOs closer to the world of CIOs. To do this, you may need to work with the finance team to itemize the expenses allocated to security at your firm.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

diplomacy and national security, with emphases on technology trends in cyberwarfare, cyberdefense, and cryptography. With more consumers and B2B enterprises conducting business in the cyber world, security threats are an increasing concern. This is not to be confused with GDPR , which governs general data protection.

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Adam Shostack

JULY 1, 2021

I think the report from a Threat Model Working Panel of the Enduring Security Framework of CIPAC, but then there’s language like “identified by the ESF and 5G TM working panel… (emphasis added)” which implies its separate. The data gathered by 5G? What are we working on? Is it the networks?

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Herjavec Group

JUNE 25, 2021

Business leaders now have to re-assess their security toolbox and look for stronger protections in the new digital landscape of their companies. Whether you’re selling custom t-shirts on Shopify, or you’re the largest online retailer in the world, all businesses are vulnerable to data breaches and malware.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In recent weeks, I did two fun webinars related to Security Operations, and there was a lot of fun Q&A. So, first, ISACA webinar “Modernize Your SOC for the Future” focused on our Autonomic Security Operations vision. The questions below are sometimes slighting edited for clarity, typos, etc.

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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It scrambles all the data on your device so you can’t access it. Initially, ransomware attackers simply left the locked data where it was. Cybersecurity affects all of us, but the industry uses complicated terms that make it hard to understand. For example, what is ransomware and how does it work? What does phishing mean?

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SecureWorld News

JULY 23, 2020

On one hand, the rapid transition posed some serious cybersecurity challenges as companies scrambled to adapt and secure their networks and many endpoints. Further, it revealed that 85 percent of respondents agree that teleworking is here to stay—even beyond the pandemic.". On the other hand, employees are loving it.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 10, 2021

As per the link, it’s generally a lot harder to secure sound than vision. As per the link, it’s generally a lot harder to secure sound than vision. Either the hardware tinkering is beyond them, or their audio setup is a confusing mess of six audio devices and brand-specific audio controls. How does your Android phone work?

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2023

The school eventually realised that data had been stolen somewhere around the October 14, notifying the parents. Law enforcement are investigating, but this timeline of not knowing data had been exfiltrated for a week or two is sadly common. Special Educational Needs (SEN) data. Schools: A recurring target.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Think of Insider Threat Management Programs (ITMPs) as a holistic focus on managing the risks that insiders pose to your corporate assets. It starts with a strong foundation: a unified mission that breaks down the traditional silos between “security” (personnel-focused) and “InfoSec” (network-focused IT).

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