CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

OpenAI’s flagship product, ChatGPT, has dominated the news cycle since its unveiling in November 2022. The generative AI application has revolutionized not only the world of artificial intelligence but is impacting almost every industry. The problem isn’t just the sophistication of the attacks, but their sheer volume.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Change Healthcare, a major provider of IT services to hospitals, continues to battle the BlackCat ransomware syndicate. BlackCat has made the healthcare industry a prime target over the past year, victimizing providers, insurers, and now healthcare IT suppliers like Change Healthcare, a unit of Optum. authorities.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

If you or your business handles sensitive data, operates in regulated industries, or suffers from repeated cybersecurity threats, it’s time to evaluate the need for DLP strategies. Tailor Your DLP Policy This approach begins with a thorough examination of the types of data that your business handles.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

A roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, March 2021. The clothes retailer revealed a data theft which included its customer's full names, home addresses, email addresses, and partial debitcredit card details. All very sound advice.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The past week has been a busy one for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with 34 vulnerable Windows drivers and four Microsoft Exchange flaws heading a long list of security concerns. QNAP vulnerabilities and npm package supply chain attacks also made our list this week, plus a look at the new CVSS v4.0

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 18, 2021

With the move to remote work came an increase in malware and social engineering attacks that exploited general communications like emails. Verizon collected data from 88 countries, 12 industries, three world regions and 83 contributors. Social engineering and Denial of Service (DoS) attacks remain high. billion.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2020

Synoptek, a California-based provider of IT management and cloud hosting services paid the ransom to decrypt its files following a Sodinokibi ransomware attack. Synoptek has more than 1,100 customers across multiple industries, including local governments, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media, retail and software. .

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Webroot

MAY 25, 2021

Yet, faced with modern cyber threats, that seems like a pretty impossible goal, particularly as many attacks are designed to operate under the radar, evading detection for weeks or months at a time. Most small to medium-sized businesses and many MSPs just don’t have the resources to keep dedicated security experts on staff.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

Earlier this month, Google disclosed that a supply chain attack by one of its vendors resulted in malicious software being pre-installed on millions of new budget Android devices. Google didn’t exactly name those responsible, but said it believes the offending vendor uses the nicknames “ Yehuo ” or “ Blazefire.”

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 22, 2022

ChronoPay specializes in providing access to the global credit card networks for “high risk” merchants — businesses involved in selling services online that tend to generate an unusually large number of chargebacks and reports of fraud, and hence have a higher risk of failure. In 2013, Vrublevsky was sentenced to 2.5

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s a scalable and cost-effective storage solution for businesses offered through a subscription service. When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Having been in the field for so long, we have witnessed some major changes in the cybercrime world’s modus operandi. We overview what kind of attacks are now carried out by cybercriminals and what influenced this change — including such factors as changes in vulnerability market and browser safety.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

As a bonus, many of these tools are free to access and have specialized feeds that focus on different industries and sectors. Dashboards clearly state the quantity and types of indicators of compromise (IoCs) and also provide Pulses to quickly summarize threats and their impact.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

Earlier this month, Google disclosed that a supply chain attack by one of its vendors resulted in malicious software being pre-installed on millions of new budget Android devices. Google didn’t exactly name those responsible, but said it believes the offending vendor uses the nicknames “ Yehuo ” or “ Blazefire.”

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BH Consulting

JUNE 13, 2023

Half of all social engineering attacks involve ‘pretexting’, where criminals fabricate a story to trick the victim. Verizon said this could be why business email compromise attacks (which are essentially pretexting) have almost doubled on last year. When is a cybersecurity incident a GDPR data breach?

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2020

. “Over the course of our multi-year investigation, we found that Dark Basin likely conducted commercial espionage on behalf of their clients against opponents involved in high profile public events, criminal cases, financial transactions, news stories, and advocacy.” Citizen Lab shared information about the attacks with the U.S.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Due to the fact that this is the sort of activity that would take place during the preparation stages of an attack – stages that we typically have no visibility into, there may be more occurrences of such interactions between APTs and the cybercrime world that we’re unaware of. More disruptive attacks.

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Spinone

MARCH 18, 2019

Gaining news exposure is generally a good thing for most businesses, especially if it is something positive presented. In recent years, there has been an explosion of almost unbelievable data breaches making news headlines that have resulted in anything but a positive outcome for the organizations involved.

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Spinone

MARCH 10, 2019

There is certainly no shortage of cloud security concerns for businesses today. There are constantly new headlines, blog posts, statistics, and other information pointing to the fact that security breaches, malware, ransomware, data leak events, phishing and other security concerns are not going away.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

CWPP provides strong defenses against a wide range of risks such as malware , ransomware , DDoS attacks , configuration errors , insider threats, and data breaches. For businesses seeking to secure their cloud infrastructure, CSPM is the best option.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

After receiving input from industry experts and doing my own analysis of the year’s driving forces, I identified five major cybersecurity trends. Cybercrime will go to the next level: Cyberattackers will implement improved skills, “shift left” attacks, and shifting strategies to adjust to evolving cyberdefense.

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Spinone

JANUARY 30, 2019

Organizations today are housing business-critical services such as Email and Data storage to popular Software-as-a-Service offerings from the likes of Microsoft’s Office 365 and Google’s G Suite. There are services and offerings that allow businesses to perform a wide range of tasks effectively and efficiently.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

While IaaS gives complete control and accountability, PaaS strikes a compromise between control and simplicity, and SaaS provides a more hands-off approach with the provider handling the majority of security duties. Attackers may flood cloud-based computational resources, such as virtual machines, with a large volume of traffic.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

Fast forward to 2022, and the headache has become a migraine—not just for IT teams but business owners, employees, and customers as well. The supply chain, already stretched to a breaking point, suffered additional misfortunes across multiple industries, from agriculture and manufacturing to technology and utilities. Top industries.

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Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

Never has there been a more dangerous time for your business and your data. The threat landscape for businesses today is filled with many different security threats and attack vectors used by hackers and other malicious individuals. How can your business minimize the risk of a cyberattack on your business-critical data?

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Until recently, I was fairly active on Twitter , regularly tweeting to more than 350,000 followers about important security news and stories here. Ransomware group Conti chimes in shortly after the invasion, vowing to attack anyone who tries to stand in Mother Russia’s way.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As cybercriminals do seem to be taking a keener interest in the industry, it is up to owners of ecommerce businesses to be extra vigilant about cybercrime and put appropriate defenses in place to keep the company secure. Major risks for online retailers. What new ecommerce businesses need to know.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2021

While the United States was celebrating the 4th of July holiday weekend, a Russia-based cybercrime group launched a ransomware attack against a piece of the IT security supply chain. At the center of the attack is a company called Kaseya. The ransomware attack target: Kaseya software. receive a communication from the attackers?should?not

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 14, 2023

18, 2013, KrebsOnSecurity broke the news that U.S. retail giant Target was battling a wide-ranging computer intrusion that compromised more than 40 million customer payment cards over the previous month. ” At the time, KrebsOnSecurity could not connect that email address to anything or anyone.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Knowing what ransomware is and how it works is essential for protecting against and responding to such attacks. We’ll delve into what you need to know so you can begin to protect yourself against ransomware attacks. For readers coming to this article in a ransomware emergency, see How to Recover From a Ransomware Attack.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks cause problems for organizations of all sizes. To fight DDoS attacks, organizations and teams need to implement the three standard phases for any IT threat: preparation, reaction, and recovery. To skip ahead, click on the links: What is a DDoS Attack? Types of DDoS Attacks.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2021

While the United States was celebrating the 4th of July holiday weekend, a Russia-based cybercrime group launched a ransomware attack against a piece of the IT security supply chain. At the center of the attack is a company called Kaseya. The ransomware attack target: Kaseya software. receive a communication from the attackers?should?not

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Compliance Requirements Stringent regulations governing data handling and privacy exist in various industries and jurisdictions. Cyber Threat Mitigations There are many cyber threats that can compromise millions of data, ranging from hacking and phishing to malware attacks. Also read: What is Secure Remote Access?

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 2, 2022

This campaign stands out from other commonly seen phishing attacks in several ways. It uses an adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attack technique capable of bypassing multi-factor authentication. The campaign is specifically designed to reach end users in enterprises that use Microsoft's email services. Key points.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 5, 2021

On December 13 2020, multiple vendors such as FireEye and Microsoft reported emerging threats from a nation-state threat actor who compromised SolarWinds, and trojanized SolarWinds Orion business software updates in order to distribute backdoor malware called SUNBURST. Introduction to SolarWinds Orion Supply Chain Compromise.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Tracking APIs helps manage potential security gaps and the risk of unauthorized entry, preventing potential points of attack. When a vulnerability is detected or an attack unfolds, remediation assistance offers guidance to swiftly address the issue. It’s not just about knowing what you have; it’s about managing access.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

As more businesses embrace hybrid cloud models to cater to their different computing demands, safeguarding the boundary between these environments has become critically important, making hybrid cloud security a top priority for ensuring protection, compliance, and resilience in an ever-changing digital ecosystem.

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