SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 26, 2021

So, when people fail to simply patch their systems, or even really just understand what their attack surface looks like, it yields opportunities for bad guys to get in. So using things like sys-internal tools, or legitimate systems, administrators tools, to then proliferate ransomware across an environment for executing it.

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The audit process helps the customer ascertain that the provider has implemented and follows all the necessary security procedures, including those that specify rules for interacting with contractors and controlling the work of system administrators. David runs MacSecurity.net.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Ransomware, business email compromises and direct ACH system hacks continue to morph and intensify. Many companies are taking it a step further, selecting certain techies to also receive advanced training and pursue specialty CompTIA certifications in disciplines such as ethical hacking and penetration testing.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 2, 2018

Three members of the notorious cybercrime gang known as FIN7 and Carbanak have been indicted and charged with 26 felony counts of conspiracy, wire fraud, computer hacking, access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. Hladyr is suspected to be a system administrator for the group.

Banking 45

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2019

Starting from 2016 the group developed a new custom malware using Cobalt Strike, a legitimate penetration testing framework. Hladyr is suspected to be a system administrator for the group. Between 2014 and 2016 the group used a new custom malware dubbed Carbanak that is considered a newer version of Anunak. link] [link].

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 12, 2023

Certifications are achieved by completing exams and courses which test the individual's aptitude. Some courses are tailored to a specific discipline, while others may be broader, covering areas such as network security , ethical hacking, and more. Below are five of the key benefits of working toward a cybersecurity certification.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

It could be compromised directly or by hacking the account of someone with access to the website management. Cybercriminals also used to hack into servers of organizations to use them as relay servers to throw investigators off the scent and make it harder to trace the main C&C center. Change of targets.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 12, 2021

Here’s a brief overlook of the kind of specializations you can earn if you decide to take a plunge into cybersecurity: Penetration testing (or, pentesting). System Administrator (or, sysadmin). Secure Software Development. Secure DevOps. IoT (Internet of Things) Security. Web/Mobile Application security.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2019

But let’s see what are the execution binaries and what an administrator will see because this analysis IS for rise the system administration awareness: Code execution: execve("/tmp/upgrade""); // to execute upgrade. This C2 scheme is new , along with the installer / updater. The Elknot DoS ELF dropped is not new.”.

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Vipre

DECEMBER 22, 2020

FireEye discovered in early December that their network had been compromised, and that attackers stole some “Red Team” tools – tools that are used in penetration testing exercises with large clients; not actually zero-day threats but useful reconnaissance frameworks for attackers nonetheless. What Happened.

Hacking 75

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Always keep your eyes open to control-rights of the senior IT managers or systems administrators with the authority to configure servers, firewalls, cloud storage, and file-sharing (or another network privilege). What are the benefits of cyber security awareness trainings?

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Kali Linux

MARCH 28, 2023

Longer history lesson Knoppix - Initial two weeks work Whoppix (White-Hat and knOPPIX) came about as the founder, @Muts, was doing an in-person air-gap network penetration test lasting for two weeks in 2004. Being a system administrator, a patch could contain a security update to stop a vulnerability.

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