Information Security, Malware, Scams and Security Awareness

Unmasking 2024’s Email Security Landscape

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Many of the detections were due to malicious attachments and previously unseen threats, showcasing the importance of using innovative security measures YARA Rules Impact YARA rules were pivotal in detecting millions of malicious attempts spotlighting statistical patterns and malware family indicators.

Phishing

Phishing Identity Theft Scams Malware

Truths and Myths of Privacy, Fake Shopping Apps, Borat RAT Malware

Security Boulevard

APRIL 10, 2022

Plus, details on a new attack using fake shopping apps and how a new malware toolkit called “Borat RAT” is […]. The post Truths and Myths of Privacy, Fake Shopping Apps, Borat RAT Malware appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

Malware

Malware Social Engineering Scams Engineering

Avoslocker ransomware gang targets US critical infrastructure

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

“As a result, AvosLocker indicators of compromise (IOCs) vary between indicators specific to AvosLocker malware and indicators specific to the individual affiliate responsible for the intrusion.” Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Focus on cyber security awareness and training.

Ransomware

Ransomware DDOS Passwords Backups

FBI warns of ransomware attacks targeting the food and agriculture sector

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Install and regularly update anti-virus and anti-malware software on all hosts. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. ransomware and phishing scams). ransomware and phishing scams). Consider installing and using a VPN.

Ransomware

Ransomware Passwords Backups Firmware

Cyber Security Roundup for May 2021

Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, April 2021. The UK Security Service MI5 said 10,000 staff from every UK government department and from important UK industries have been lured by fake LinkedIn profiles.

Ransomware

Ransomware Passwords Scams Government

RevengeRAT and AysncRAT target aerospace and travel sectors

SC Magazine

MAY 14, 2021

These campaigns come as no surprise, especially as we exit lockdown and people are traveling again, making the travel industry a highly-lucrative target, said Chris Morales, chief information security officer at Netenrich. The level of targeting is also a reason why it’s so hard to detect attacks,” Morales said.

Phishing

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SHARED INTEL: How ransomware evolved from consumer trickery to deep enterprise hacks

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

This quirk made the attack look more trustworthy and added a layer of flexibility to these scams. Balaban This ransomware was doing the rounds over spam generated by the Gameover ZeuS botnet, which had been originally launched in 2011 as a toolkit for stealing victim’s banking credentials and was repurposed for malware propagation.

Ransomware

Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing

5 Steps to Building a Foolproof Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Most simply don’t have the resources to employ a dedicated cybersecurity team or invest in comprehensive security awareness training, leaving employees more vulnerable to phishing attacks and other scams. As a small business owner, however, you should also be concerned with website malware, which is equally pervasive.

Cybersecurity

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Security awareness training: An educational asset you can’t be without

Webroot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Being aware is the first step towards protecting your business. Security awareness training (SAT) can help. What is Security Awareness Training? Security awareness training is a proven, knowledge-based approach to empowering employees to recognize and avoid security compromises while using business devices.

Security Awareness

Security Awareness Education Phishing Social Engineering

Threat spotlight: Conti, the ransomware used in the HSE healthcare attack

Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

Install and regularly update anti-virus/anti-malware software on all hosts. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. ransomware and phishing scams). ransomware and phishing scams). Consider installing and using a VPN.

Healthcare

Healthcare Ransomware Encryption Passwords

7 Cyber Security Courses Online For Everybody

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Security Awareness Training from Advisera Advisera offers lots of tools like books, courses, and guidelines for those who want to know more about compliance standards and become security-aware. In case of falling for a scam, you or your staff are getting an email with a related lesson. Choose wisely, and good luck!

Social Engineering

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The Most Common Types of Malware in 2021

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

Malware

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware

How to Avoid Phishing Attacks

Spinone

JANUARY 9, 2019

In this article we will discuss how to avoid phishing attacks in G Suite and provide phishing prevention best practices on how companies can enhance G Suite security awareness and protection against phishing scams. Cloud security concerns today are some of the most important and challenging problems that businesses have to face.

Phishing

Phishing Scams Firewall Antivirus

Threat Report Portugal: Q3 & Q4 2022

Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware. This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipate emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way. of the total, in comparison with 31.1% in Q2 2022.

Threat Reports

Threat Reports Phishing Malware Banking

Threat Report Portugal: Q2 2022

Security Affairs

JULY 4, 2022

The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware. This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipate emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way. Phishing and Malware Q2 2022. Phishing and Malware Q2 2022.

Threat Reports

Threat Reports Phishing Banking Malware

Why we can expect another SolarWinds attack

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Outside the fearsome headlines, the lives of ordinary people are regularly hijacked through scams, account takeovers, and data leaks. In a recent example, a high-profile employee was signed into their personal email on their work laptop and detonated malware sent to it.

Accountability

Accountability Firewall Phishing Technology

The Human Factor in Cybersecurity Breaches

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

In this context, the prime risks are the responsibility and role of employees in ensuring data and information security. We repeatedly say that companies need to invest significantly in advanced protection tools and security awareness, including a Zero Trust approach. Phishing and spear-phishing are types of scams.

Cybersecurity

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Cyber Security Informer

Unmasking 2024’s Email Security Landscape

Truths and Myths of Privacy, Fake Shopping Apps, Borat RAT Malware

Trending Sources

Avoslocker ransomware gang targets US critical infrastructure

FBI warns of ransomware attacks targeting the food and agriculture sector

Cyber Security Roundup for May 2021

RevengeRAT and AysncRAT target aerospace and travel sectors

SHARED INTEL: How ransomware evolved from consumer trickery to deep enterprise hacks

5 Steps to Building a Foolproof Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan

Security awareness training: An educational asset you can’t be without

Threat spotlight: Conti, the ransomware used in the HSE healthcare attack

7 Cyber Security Courses Online For Everybody

The Most Common Types of Malware in 2021

How to Avoid Phishing Attacks

Threat Report Portugal: Q3 & Q4 2022

Threat Report Portugal: Q2 2022

Why we can expect another SolarWinds attack

The Human Factor in Cybersecurity Breaches

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