eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

That’s why penetration testing tools are most often used in conjunction with other cybersecurity tools, such as BAS, vulnerability management, patch management , and IT asset management tools. NDR solutions are designed to integrate well with the rest of your cybersecurity solutions stack.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

I’ve stopped using that password now 😉 The good news is that creating strong and unique passwords can be much simpler than you might think. That’s because of Password Managers. I highly recommend using some type of password manager. There are two types of firewalls. Network Firewall.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2023

But when you're out and about, a mobile firewall can manage the flow of traffic in and out of your device. Protect your devices Use a fully updated anti-malware solution for all your devices. Most anti-malware solutions will update automatically, but it's worth double checking their settings to check that's being done.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Hackers compromised the company point-of-sale (PoS) systems with malware that was designed to steal payment card data. . The settlement was announced by Delaware Attorney-General Kathy Jennings this week, it confirmed that 46 states have reached an agreement with the US company. . ” .

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Protecting yourself from phishing and malware attacks is not only important, it’s a fundamental Internet survival skill, made even more essential if you have a web presence you depend on. Often malware attacks are multi-functional like our next example. Knowing that antivirus would not have caught the malware is something to note.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Implement Strong Password Practices: Passwords serve as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your online accounts. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

A website scanner is a tool that checks your website files for many different security issues, such as vulnerabilities and malware. It’s advisable to invest in a professional website scanner to thoroughly review your website files for malware and vulnerabilities. Use a Web Application Firewall. Update Your Security Plugins.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Baka is a sophisticated e-skimmer developed by a skilled malware developer that implements a unique obfuscation method and loader. The skimmer loads dynamically to avoid static malware scanners and uses unique encryption parameters for each victim to obfuscate the malicious code.” ” reads the alert published by VISA.

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Webroot

JANUARY 4, 2023

Webroot Premium with AIP includes anti-virus protection for up to five devices, identity protection for one individual with up to $500,000 in fraud expense reimbursement*, up to $50,000 in stolen funds reimbursement*, and a password manager and secure browser for privacy.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

The tools also depend upon physical controls that should also be implemented against malicious physical access to destroy or compromise networking equipment such as routers, cables, switches, firewalls, and other networking appliances. need to be managed both at the application level as well as the network level.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

Executive Summary In February 2023, EclecticIQ researchers identified multiple KamiKakaBot malwares which are very likely used to target government entities in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries. Malware Execution Flow KamiKakaBot is delivered via phishing emails that contain a malicious ISO file as an attachment.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2022

This new integration supports Umbrella proxy, cloud firewall, IP, and DNS logs. This integration expands on Elastic’s on-going expansion of Cisco integrations including ASA, Nexus, Meraki, Duo and Secure Firewall Threat Defense. New Cisco Firepower Next-Gen Firewall Integrations. Read more here. Read more here.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

Most home networks get broken into through either phishing or some random device they have with a bad password. It’s usually a password that was never configured or never changed from the default. Use a password manager to make and store good passwords that are different for every account/device.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 8, 2021

Weak credentials are a particularly pressing concern, as many users reuse their device passwords for remote RDP logins. This password recycling could let cybercriminals access your system through credential stuffing or a brute-force attack. Many companies leave password management to their employees. Buffer Overflow.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

Malware and attackers can "break in" in various ways. Technical controls Installing technical controls can allow for a more secure system, and anti-malware, anti-spam, and content filtering controls are a good start. Also known as spamming, phishing is typically done through email, SMS, and phone attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Recent research by Positive Technologies looked at the cyber threat landscape during Q2 2021 and found that ransomware attacks reached “stratospheric” levels, accounting for 69% of all malware attacks, a huge jump from 39% in Q2 2020. Detect compromised accounts, insider threats, and malware. EnigmaSoft. File scanning.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Endpoint security software is designed to detect, avert, and eradicate malware on endpoint devices like desktop computers, laptops, network servers, and mobile phones. Key features of endpoint security solutions include: The ability to identify the type of malware attacking an endpoint. Bitdefender Premium Security.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

With the rise in malware and ransomware and a growing reliance on the internet, antivirus solutions are critical for protecting your data and applications. Protection against sophisticated malware and zero-day attacks. A network firewall. Two-way firewall. Password manager. Virtual private network ( VPN ).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a malware analysis report (MAR) that includes technical details about web shells employed by Iranian hackers. The malware used by the threat actors includes the ChunkyTuna, Tiny, and China Chopper web shells. ” continues the report. ” continues the report.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

You fix your site through backups or SiteLock’s malware removal service , yet you still feel at unease. Adding a web application firewall, like SiteLock TrueShield, will block malicious traffic from even making it to the site. The unfortunate happens and your WordPress site is compromised.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CSA mentions RDP exploitation , SonicWall firewall exploits, and phishing campaigns. Use long passwords (CISA says 8 characters, we say you can do better than that) and password managers. Store passwords using industry best practice password hashing functions. Implement password rate limits and lockouts.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

So … the EDR missed an indicator of compromise, and while it may have compensated for it later, the firewall should have stopped inbound/outbound traffic but failed to do so.” TA505 is well-known for its involvement in global phishing and malware dissemination.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Downloadable malware : When clicked, links in emails or extensions on websites immediately download malicious software onto a host machine. Sometimes this malware can laterally move through the network. Have regular conversations about cybersecurity in manager and employee one-on-one meetings.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Set Your Site Up for Success with a Web Application Firewall (WAF). A web application firewall (WAF) is one of the most important elements on your cyber security checklist, by monitor incoming traffic to help prevent severe cyber attacks to your site. It’s critical that you regularly check your website for malware and vulnerabilities.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

While the use of an XOR cipher is not new, this is the first time Visa has observed its use in JavaScript skimming malware. The developer of this malware kit uses the same cipher function in the loader and the skimmer.". Regularly scan and test eCommerce sites for vulnerabilities or malware.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

In 2014, hackers accessed the company's network and installed malware to the self-checkout point-of-sale system. 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 Home Depot data breach and agreement.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2022

It was once the case that cybersecurity technology consisted of little more than a firewall and antivirus software. Today, we see a changed landscape of managed services, constant monitoring, and instant analysis. There is also the idea of password management software.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2021

In this post, we'll look at a campaign, that targeted multiple 3D or digital artists using NFT, with malware named RedLine. This malware is a so called "infostealer" or "information stealer" that is capable of extracting sensitive data from your machine (such as wallet information, credentials, and so on). Detection. .

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As its name suggests, ransomware is a type of malware that cybercriminals use to hold machines or data hostage until a ransom has been paid. Similarly, installing the latest antivirus software and malware scanners on all company machines can make your IT infrastructure more resilient to ransomware and other types of cyberattacks.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

For example, the popular Heimdal Security provides patch and asset management for Microsoft and Linux systems for more than 120 third-party applications as well as any application that can support silent installation commands. However, the vulnerability management team should ensure that the patches and updates are legitimate.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Web security issues that can be incurred by unknowingly installing malware, ransomware, viruses, and many others. Additional examples of how malware and other bad programs can get installed include, but aren’t limited to: Spam emails. Installation Of Malicious Web Applications. Inserting a thumb drive laced with malicious programs.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If you’re using desktop malware protection, not only can you install one of the many great desktop malware protection products available but it’s easy to add a layer of free cloud-based malware protection. Password managers. Great if employees have to leave their computers unattended for any reasons. Safe surfing.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Use Strong Passwords. Use strong, non-dictionary passwords for the WordPress admin and database users. And never reuse passwords. Using a password manager like LastPass or KeePass simplifies password use and makes password authentication more secure as you’re less likely to use or reuse weak passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 7, 2021

Once malware infects a device in an enterprise network, the virus can spread to other computers on the same network and create havoc by stealing passwords or data, spamming your email contacts, corrupting files and even taking over the network as a whole. Vulnerability Management. Malware Detection. Infection Remediation.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If you’re a site owner, put a web application firewall in place as soon as possible to stem breaches on your site. A malware scanner and, given a sensitive enough target, a source code analysis tool are also recommended to find malware on your site and review your site code for possible vulnerabilities.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 14, 2023

Contrary to a common belief, WordPress security isn't limited to the use of hard-to-guess access credentials and turnkey malware scanners. Such plugins are good at detecting prevalent malware species, but they hardly ever close gaps that allow attacks to happen, in the first place. Malware can also drill a backdoor for future attacks.

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