Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

The Daixin Team group gains initial access to victims through virtual private network (VPN) servers. In one successful attack, the attackers likely exploited an unpatched vulnerability in the organization’s VPN server. In another compromise, the group leveraged on compromised credentials to access a legacy VPN server.

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Pen Test Partners

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Over the last few years I’ve carried out a lot of phishing, and have some interesting observations on how organisations respond. However, the purpose of this blog is to highlight a worrying (and amusing) trend in response actions taken by the blue team and researchers when threat hunting a phishing attack.

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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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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2022

Phishing attacks? The Livingston firewall rapidly became replaced with Checkpoint running on Windows NT server, (Stop laughing, I actually set one up once). Cisco came to market with the PIX firewall, Netscreen came to market with the ASIC based firewall, and suddenly, security had a voice. Answer: More capacity!

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

VPNs, RDPs) to gain initial access to the target network and maintain persistence. The group relied on compromised credentials to authenticate to internal VPN access points. The group relies on living off-the-land techniques such as native (built into the operating system) network administration tools to perform malicious operations.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2021

HackerOne announces first bug hunter to earn more than $2M in bug bounties SolarWinds releases updated advisory for SUPERNOVA backdoor Vermont Hospital confirmed the ransomware attack E-commerce app 21 Buttons exposes millions of users data Finland confirms that hackers breached MPs emails accounts Multi-platform card skimmer targets Shopify, BigCommerce, (..)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

From phishing attacks to ransomware attacks, business owners need to be adequately prepared to prevent further damage. . Thus, it would be best if you secured all networks by incorporating firewalls and advanced encryption technology. If you have to work remotely, avoid using public Wi-Fi and activate a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Back then, endpoint security focused on computers, which meant the installation of antivirus, malware protection, firewall, and (sometimes) VPN in every computer. Unfortunately, it is no longer as simple as it used to be in the past. Nowadays, endpoints are way more than their numbers from a couple of decades ago.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 21, 2021

SonicWall’s email security solution is supposed to help protect customers from phishing attacks, business email compromise, ransomware and other email related threats. Together they can be used to access and read a victim’s emails, plant malware and conduct other post-compromise activities. SonicWall). million SonicWall user groups.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Enforce enterprise-grade antivirus, firewalls, and internet security software across all connected devices. Document how security incidents like data breaches, insider threats, phishing attacks, DDoS (distributed denial-of-service), and malware infections will be reported, contained, and reported on.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Anti-virus and firewalls are great, but adding in a separate MFA solution helps retailers stay PCI DSS compliant and serves as the first layer to incredibly secure continuous authentication that can prevent credential attacks and limit lateral movement. Almost all of these begin by stealing credentials.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

The malware has been active at least since August 2019, over the months the NetWalker ransomware was made available through a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model attracting criminal affiliates. The affiliates used to deliver the threat via brute-forcing attacks on RDP servers or exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN servers and firewalls.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 21, 2021

They act on people’s concerns about the virus by providing phishing malware or schemes disguised in fake medical centers alerts that talk about the current treatment developments or effective vaccines. Hackers grab the opportunity to entice people into phishing malware attacks.

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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. Virtual private network ( VPN ). Anti- phishing , anti-fraud and anti-spam features.

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

According to the independent institute AV-TEST , the number of total new malware in 2020 increased by 13% compared to the last year, and malware for macOS by 1200% for the same period. An easy way to enhance your online security and privacy is by using a VPN while browsing the internet. Identity Theft Protection Tools.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

The malware has been active at least since August 2019, over the months the NetWalker ransomware was made available through a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model attracting criminal affiliates. The affiliates used to deliver the threat via brute-forcing attacks on RDP servers or exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN servers and firewalls.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Phishing attacks, for instance, are extremely common: these are deceptive emails or messages designed to steal data. For instance, hardware- or software-based firewalls can monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic and block suspicious activity. Because of this, it's crucial to understand the types of threats nonprofits face.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Threat actors also often gain access by exploiting virtual private networks (VPNs) or using compromised credentials. Implement phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all services, particularly for email, VPNs, and accounts that access critical systems. Anomalous VPN device logins or other suspicious logins.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

The intention behind hacking your identity might be to attack your connection with malware or to trace your location for some malicious activities in the future. VPN or Virtual Private Network is the most secure way of connecting with the online world. The only drawback is that many free VPNs are not secure as we think.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2019

. “An open redirect vulnerability could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to input a malicious link to redirect users to a malicious site that could run or download arbitrary malware on the user’s machine.” This malicious website could potentially run or download arbitrary malware on the user’s machine.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Firewalls are as central to IT security as antivirus programs are to PCs, and the multi-billion-dollar market remains large and growing. But the term “firewall” is far too broad to be of much use to IT security buyers. Types of Firewalls. What is a Firewall? Firewalls protect both on-premises and cloud environments.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

Malware analysts are a good example. For an extra layer of defense, you can protect your network traffic from snooping and tampering with a VPN. . Security careers related to ethical hacking are in-demand. An in-demand ethical hacker who has worked hard to develop their skillset can have a lucrative career.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2020

The firewall should also be enabled on all devices in the loop. Awareness about online scams, malware and phishing emails is also necessary for employees sharing the company’s database. Ideally, the organization gives its own devices and VPN protected Wi-Fi to its employees. Protected Devices. Proper Infrastructure.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Malware has been around for nearly 40 years, longer even than the World Wide Web, but ransomware is a different kind of threat, capable of crippling a company and damaging or destroying its critical data. As most malware comes via email and websites, don’t overlook the importance of gateways. And the threat is growing.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Fully utilize firewall capabilities. Embrace a multi-layered software protection approach, including antivirus, anti-phishing, and other anti-malware tools. Corporate data should be accessed only through an organization's VPN connection.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Introduction Ivanti, an IT management and security company, has issued a warning about multiple zero-day vulnerabilities in its VPN products exploited by Chinese state-backed hackers since December 2023. The same group was attributed to the attacks concentrating on the Philippines using the MISTCLOAK, BLUEHAZE, and DARKDEW malware families.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The first-ever large-scale malware attacks on IoT devices were recorded back in 2008, and their number has only been growing ever since. A successful password cracking enables hackers to execute arbitrary commands on a device and inject malware. Statista portal predicts their number will exceed 29 billion by 2030. Tested, tried.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

Each account should also be protected with a strong password and businesses should provide users with anti-malware and anti-virus software. . With training, individuals will be prepared to identify phishing emails and to avoid clicking on unsolicited links. This would prevent bad actors from AirDropping files loaded with malware. .

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Malware is one of the biggest threats businesses face, and with nearly a third of all malware coming through the internet and email, businesses and consumers alike need ways to protect themselves. Also Read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Key Features of a VPN. Back to top.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

SSE works by extending security to cover the dispersed threat landscape where websites, cloud assets, and many employees operate outside of the traditional firewall protection. SSE tools will often deploy a cloud-hosted firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS) as the fundamental tool to decrypt and examine traffic flows to block threats.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

Email security consists of the policies, tools, and services deployed to protect against threats specific to email such as spam, phishing attacks, malware-infested attachments, impersonation, and email interception.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. Technical controls may be implemented by: Hardware appliances : switches, routers, firewalls, etc. In a complex, modern network, this assumption falls apart.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

DLP is included in the organization policy, but individuals must also use this strategy to keep all data safe during ransomware or malware attack. Firewall – a network security system that filters unsanctioned incoming and outgoing traffic. To read the encoded (encrypted) file, you must decode it by using a decryption key.

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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. Instead, organizations should use a virtual private network (VPN) solution.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

These days, our products don’t just protect you from malware, we protect your identity, defend you from ads, safeguard your social media, and keep your mobile safe too. Our Premium Plus plan now includes a full-featured VPN to help keep your connections private, no matter where you are. Are you making the most of them?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

The first security measure businesses adopted during the pandemic was using VPNs that allowed employees to work remotely while still enjoying connectivity and security. Phishing attacks One type of cybersecurity attack is phishing. A man-in-the-middle attack can also be a type of phishing breach.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Latin American Javali trojan weaponizing Avira antivirus legitimate injector to implant malware. Latin American trojans share the same modus operandi and even modules and blocks of code observed during the analysis of several malware samples. Background of Latin American Trojans.

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