eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Rogue security software. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

An ethical hacker can be someone who tests their own computer’s network defenses to develop their knowledge of computer software and hardware or a professional hired to test and enhance system security. Security careers related to ethical hacking are in-demand. Malware analysts are a good example.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

This method involves using emails, social media, instant messaging, and other platforms to manipulate users into revealing personal information or performing actions that can lead to network compromise, data loss, or financial harm. The likelihood that the target will respond to a message is increased by this personalization.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The following sections speak to how ransomware can affect organizations with backup strategies in place, the implications of advanced malware , and why the type of backup solution matters. Malware constantly evolves to match advancing cybersecurity standards and solutions, and ransomware is no exception. Data Exfiltration.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The post PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I‑Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs appeared first on Security Boulevard. Underpaid, overworked and angry: Whistleblower in hacker contractor firm for Chinese government blows lid off tactics, techniques and procedures.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2024

The post China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned appeared first on Security Boulevard. AirDrop hashing is weaksauce: Chinese citizens using peer-to-peer wireless comms “must be identified.”

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) – the complex of security measures, related to detecting and preventing data loss and cyberattacks. DLP is included in the organization policy, but individuals must also use this strategy to keep all data safe during ransomware or malware attack. Some viruses can replicate themselves.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This course covers a broad range of security topics, explaining it with a simple language. Here are only seven out of 26 topics: Insider threats Passwords Security of mobile devices Social engineering Viruses Email security Human error To start the course, you need to register and choose the type of account you need.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. Consequently, when different sophisticated hacking techniques, types of assaults, and malware are learned, your innocent employees become your cyber security partners.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 26, 2022

In the race to offer comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, the product known as network detection and response (NDR) is a standalone solution as well as a central component of XDR. The Cisco Secure portfolio is massive, including next-generation firewalls (NGFW), MFA, vulnerability management, and DDoS protection.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

However, it is extremely rare to locate this theoretical average company, and this average calculation hides the difference between different types of penetration testing (networks, applications, whole organizations, etc.) and different types of penetration tests (black box, gray box, white box, social engineering, etc.).

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Brian Krebs is an independent investigative reporter known for his coverage of technology, malware , data breaches , and cybercrime developments. Russian software engineer Eugene Kaspersky’s frustration with the malware of the 80s and 90s led to the founding of antivirus and cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky Lab.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

Last week’s RSA Conference covered a litany of network security vulnerabilities, from developing more robust tokenization policies and to addressing UEFI-based attacks, and non-endpoint attack vectors. Malware detection has long been a game of signature detection. Ransomware: Encryption, Exfiltration, and Extortion.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals trick people into giving away sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. Ransomware: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data on a victim’s computer and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 15, 2021

Prevention systems can adjust firewall rules on the fly to block or drop malicious traffic when it is detected but they do not have the robust identification capabilities of detection systems. IDPS tools can detect malware , socially engineered attacks and other web-based threats, including DDoS attacks. McAfee NSP.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Cybercrime Shifts Left As development and operations (DevOps) uses automation to transition to development, security and operations (DevSecOps) attackers find themselves with less human error to exploit. Nick Carroll, Cyber Incident Response Manager at Raytheon , notes an even broader need for a security culture.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In the ever-evolving world of malware , rootkits are some of the most dangerous threats out there. Once installed, a rootkit provides a hacker with numerous tools and options with which to wreak havoc on a system and network, often while remaining undetected until it’s too late to stop them. Looking for More About Malware?

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