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Why BYOD Is the Favored Ransomware Backdoor

eSecurity Planet

These devices exist outside of direct corporate management and provide a ransomware gang with unchecked platforms for encrypting data. Ransomware remains just one of many different threats and as security teams eliminate key vectors of attack, adversaries will shift tactics. How does remote encryption work?

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Blister malware using code signing certificates to evade anti malware detection

CyberSecurity Insiders

As some hackers have developed a malware that uses code signing certificates to avoid detection by security defenses and has the tendency to download payloads onto a compromised system. Interestingly, the malware is found using a code signing certificate from Sectigo, a cybersecurity company that offers digital identity solutions.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – September 4, 2023 – Attackers Hit Network Devices and More

eSecurity Planet

Major cybersecurity events in the last week make clear that hackers just keep getting savvier — and security teams need to be vigilant to keep up. Ransomware groups continue to exploit unpatched vulnerabilities. Now ransomware attackers, possibly affiliated with FIN8, are exploiting unpatched Citrix products to launch attacks.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – August 28, 2023 – Windows, Ivanti, Adobe Hit By Flaws

eSecurity Planet

August 24, 2023 Akira ransomware targeting Cisco, but MFA helps Akira ransomware groups have been exploiting Cisco’s virtual private network ( VPN ) tools. Sophos researchers first flagged this in May, and another researcher later noted that multiple other Cisco VPN instances had been compromised.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – August 28, 2023 – Windows, Ivanti, Adobe Hit By Flaws

eSecurity Planet

August 24, 2023 Akira ransomware targeting Cisco, but MFA helps Akira ransomware groups have been exploiting Cisco’s virtual private network ( VPN ) tools. Sophos researchers first flagged this in May, and another researcher later noted that multiple other Cisco VPN instances had been compromised.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

Fortunately, vendor surveys identify five key cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2024: compromised credentials, attacks on infrastructure, organized and advanced adversaries, ransomware, and uncontrolled devices. No specific tool exists to defend specifically against nation state attacks, ransomware gangs, or hacktivists.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

Perimeter security tools include: Firewalls: Filter traffic and monitor access based upon firewall rules and policies for the network, network segment, or assets protected by different types of firewalls. These techniques can use built-in software features (for firewalls, operating systems, etc.)