Cisco Security

AUGUST 17, 2021

Now mix in architectural changes that support cloud productivity suites like Microsoft 365 and Google’s G-Suite to accelerate your business to cloud-based email security services. When it comes to safeguarding email against today’s advanced threats like phishing and malware information is power.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2021

Ransomware attackers, who use myriad methods to get their malware into the systems of businesses large and small in hopes of pulling down millions of dollars, are now going directly to the source. The malware, which also is known as Black Kingdom and DEMON, has been around for a few years and is available for free on GitHub.

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Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2019

He is suspected of large-scale production and selling of malware.” “The young man offered programs with names like Rubella, Cetan and Dryad, enabling the buyer to include secret code or malware in amongst others Word or Excel files.” The macro might also purposely attempt to bypass endpoint security defenses. .

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Google Security

AUGUST 3, 2021

Posted by Kees Cook, Software Engineer, Google Open Source Security Team To borrow from an excellent analogy between the modern computer ecosystem and the US automotive industry of the 1960s, the Linux kernel runs well: when driving down the highway, you're not sprayed in the face with oil and gasoline, and you quickly get where you want to go.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Menlo Security , a leader in cloud security, today announced it has identified a surge in cyberthreats, termed Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT), that bypass traditional security defenses. Since July 2021, Menlo Security has seen a 224% increase in HEAT attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2024

Hackers with administrator access can deface websites, steal sensitive data like customer information, or even install malware that can harm visitors’ computers. If a hacker infiltrated a widely used library, they might have administered malware that would be embedded in all plugins using that library.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 3, 2023

In his blog post , Kelley shared a video from CanadianKingpin12 that suggests DarkBERT will go well beyond the social engineering capabilities of the earlier tools with new “concerning capabilities.” Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The gang infamously uses complex tactics and techniques to penetrate victim networks, such as exploitation of software vulnerabilities and social engineering. The malware will try calling home if the initial ping goes through. They have been known to use compromised remote desktop (RDP) connections for initial access.

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SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

In our initial report on Sunburst , we examined the method used by the malware to communicate with its C2 (command-and-control) server and the protocol used to upgrade victims for further exploitation. This campaign made use of a previously unknown malware family we dubbed FourteenHi.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Natalie Silva, lead cyber security engineer at Immersive Labs, told eSecurity Planet that the Word vulnerability in particular poses a high risk, noting that the Preview Pane is a potential attack vector. ” Exploiting the vulnerability could lead to the disclosure of Net-NTLMv2 hashes, she added.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 14, 2023

. “Care should be taken to determine if any hosts running ICS are present in networks that have grown over time and steps taken to either disable the service if not required or patch as soon as possible if ICS is required,” Immersive Labs principal cyber security engineer Rob Reeves advised by email.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Malware: Another suspected technique was the use of malware , specially crafted software that could have been deployed to create backdoors into the wiretapping infrastructure without detection. Learn network security best practices to strengthen your security measures further and avoid such breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 16, 2024

January 10, 2024 Thousands of WordPress Sites Vulnerable to Malware Injection Type of vulnerability: Cross-site scripting flaw in Popup Builder that allows a malware injection. This threat actor has deployed at least five malware families using the Ivanti products. The fix: Popup Builder released version 4.2.3 20240107.1.xml

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Collaborate with external cloud security specialists or managed service providers to enhance internal capabilities. 8 Common Cloud Storage Security Risks & Mitigations Cloud storage risks include misconfiguration, data breaches, insecure interfaces, DDoS attacks, malware, insider threats, encryption issues, and patching issues.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

They use advanced tools and techniques to scan the internet for vulnerable devices within their target networks, leveraging resources such as Shodan, a search engine specifically designed for locating and accessing Internet-connected devices and services, to identify potential entry points.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Application security, information security, network security, disaster recovery, operational security, etc. Improved Data Security.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

39% see malware and ransomware as their biggest risk. 68% of IT and security professionals plan to use zero trust for device security; 42% actually do. AI-based attacks: Bot-based attacks are getting better at mimicking user activity, more easily breaching the low-security defenses of many IoT devices.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The dissemination phase consists of active processing and dissemination of the processed data for the purpose of communicating the actionable intelligence for the purpose of ensuring that an organizations defense is actively aware of the threats facing its infrastructure and security defense mechanisms.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

For instance, in January, Apple shared that CVE-2024-23222 , a remote code execution vulnerability in Safari’s browsing engine, may have been used in cyberattacks. Supply chain risks also pose concerns; malicious actors can implant malware during the manufacturing process, as seen in some Android TV boxes.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Versa Unified SASE provides carrier-grade performance and a host of deployment options expected by experienced network engineers and security professionals.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

That means you need to have a plan for responding to attacks that break through even the most secure defenses. As a small business owner, however, you should also be concerned with website malware, which is equally pervasive. Phishing: Phishing attacks aren’t new, but they’ve become even easier for cybercriminals to execute.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

The problem: Microsoft Threat Intelligence published a report on how a Russian threat group, known as APT28 or Forest Blizzard, used customized malware to exploit the CVE-2022-38028 vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler to gain elevated permissions.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Social engineering: The US Office of Information Security issued a sector alert to warn of threat actors using social engineering tactics on the IT help desks for healthcare and public health providers to gain access to systems and hijack payments. Online trackers: Kaiser Permanente disclosed a HIPAA breach of 1.34

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

The fix: To eliminate malware infections, perform a factory reset, upgrade to the latest firmware, change all default usernames and passwords, and adjust firewall rules to block exposure to unwanted remote management services. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

and different types of penetration tests (black box, gray box, white box, social engineering, etc.). Number of people: If an organization decides to pursue social engineering tests, the organization may be charged by the number of people in the organization (unless flat-rate or hourly charges are used).

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

These issues affect over 91,000 exposed machines, putting them at risk of DDoS assaults, account theft, and malware infestations. CVE-2024-3383 is another severe vulnerability that affects user access control via Cloud Identity Engine (CIE) data processing. CVE-2023-6318 permits privilege escalation to get root access.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Spear phishing is a highly effective technique as it uses personalization, mind manipulation, and social engineering to exploit human vulnerabilities. Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 15, 2024

Payload creation: Users can generate payloads, which are malicious malware or scripts intended to exploit vulnerabilities in target systems. It also teaches users about social engineering, phishing , and brute force attacks. It includes techniques like jailbreaking, rooting, and exploiting flaws in mobile apps and operating systems.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2024

They monitor URLs, detect malware, and scan for viruses, while also operating as online proxies with advanced features such as AML, sandboxing, and web isolation. SWGs improve network security through key features, including URL filtering, malware protection, DLP, app control, SSL/TLS inspection, and bandwidth management.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

SEO Spam – Cybercriminals use SEO spam to boost their search engine rankings by inserting backlinks and spam content on websites. Obscurity should never be your only security defense. Use a website scanner to find SEO spam, vulnerabilities and malware on your website or blog. Scan for Clarity. Block Ambiguity.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

These software solutions enforce specified security policies for users each time they access a cloud-based resource. Examples of threatening traffic that IDPS solutions can combat include network intrusions, DDoS attacks, malware, and socially engineered attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

The security bulletin was last updated August 25. See our recent weekly vulnerability recaps: August 21, 2023 August 14, 2023 Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Among these experienced affiliates is the “Scattered Spider” group, known for its custom tools and advanced social engineering skills, which helped RansomHub become the most active ransomware group in Q3 2024 (see Figure 1). They use social engineering tactics to dig deeper into organizational structures and employee details.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

The security bulletin was last updated August 25. See our recent weekly vulnerability recaps: August 21, 2023 August 14, 2023 Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Optional premium support subscriptions are also available for all appliances to provide rapid appliance replacement, onsite support, secure remote management, and advanced support engineers. Additionally, existing FortiClient (ZTNA/VPN, EPP/APT) subscribers can upgrade to FortiSASE for additional fees.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The “Shift Left Security” strategy promotes early security integration into your Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) process. You may examine container images for misconfigurations, malware , IAM risks, lateral movement concerns, and sensitive data exposure.

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