Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2021

European ICS engineering organizations were mainly targeted by phishing campaigns attempting to deliver spyware and cryptominers. Computers that use VPN software are less exposed to online threats, but unfortunately, they represent only 15% of the total. Such threats were blocked more often on computers with VPN software.”

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Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

Furthermore, most consumer-oriented threats focus on stealing data (passwords, credit card information, etc). A vulnerability in WhatsApp allegedly allows threat actors to install spyware onto iPhones. In many cases, no malware is needed to compromise this data. iPhones are not immune to hacks. Weaponizing hype.

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Mobile Malware Spyware Media 132

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2022

Secure your accounts with complex passwords. Are your passwords so strong you struggle to remember them? If not, it might be time you shift to new password and cryptography strategies. . This method works because many people set ordinary and easy-to-remember passwords, often using the same one for multiple accounts.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Pegasus spyware is a phone surveillance solution that enables customers to remotely exploit and monitor devices. He was concerned that his phone had been hacked he contacted Toronto's Citizen Lab and agreed to let them install a VPN application that would give researchers a chance to track metadata associated with his Internet traffic.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

That link would attempt to install spyware called Flubot, malware designed to steal online banking data from Andriod devices. . How Strong is Your Password? A favourite sports team accounted for 6% of passwords, while a favourite TV show accounted for 5%. Passwords are and have always been an Achilles Heel in Cybersecurity.

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Ransomware Passwords Scams Government 124

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Phishing is a type of social engineering attack whereby hackers send fictitious emails or other communication , from what appears to be a trusted company, to induce victims to reveal personal information such as passwords, usernames or payment details. Weak or Limited Number of Passwords. Bank details. Email addresses. Biometrics.

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Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The TA886 hacking group targets organizations in the United States and Germany with new spyware tracked as Screenshotter. It can steal crypto wallets, steam accounts, passwords from browsers, FTP clients, chat clients (e.g. Telegram, Discord), email clients, VPN configurations, cookies, grab files, and more.

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SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

Cracked applications are one of the easiest ways for attackers to get malware onto people’s computers: to elevate their privileges, they only need to ask for the password, which usually arouses no suspicion during software installation.

Banking 83

Banking Malware Computers and Electronics Mobile 83

Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

Malicious hackers might use tools like computer viruses, spyware, ransomware, Trojan horses, and more to further their goals. For an extra layer of defense, you can protect your network traffic from snooping and tampering with a VPN. . Many people wonder what motivates hackers who have had intentions.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

It can be a password, a fingerprint, a face scan. Identity check – a set of actions (a password, a fingerprint, or a face scan) designed for verification of someone’s identity. Spyware – malware that spies on the computer to collect the information about a product, a company, a person.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In June, we identified a previously unknown Android spyware app that targets Persian-speaking individuals. It provides victims with a VPN connection that can be used to browse these resources. The spyware itself collects various data from the victims’ devices, such as call logs or lists of contacts.

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Malware Ransomware Spyware Encryption 143

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Network security is another big theme this week: Whether it’s a VPN connection or an enterprise-grade networking platform, patch management solutions typically won’t update network devices, so admins may need to keep an eye on any flaws there too. of the Atlas VPN Linux client. via port 8076. version of Superset.

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VPN Firmware Authentication Phishing 113

SecureList

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have claimed that threat actors have been using catfishing to lure Israeli soldiers into installing spyware. When we wrote this prediction, we were mainly thinking about a continuation of all the malicious activities targeting VPN appliances. But this prediction also came true another way.

Mobile 139

Mobile Surveillance Ransomware Government 139

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Antivirus Software WiFi 6 Routers Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Email Security Software Web Application Firewall Bot Management Software. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). A virtual private network (VPN) takes a public internet connection (i.e. Key Features of a VPN. Best VPNs for Business. Back to top.

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Internet Internet Software Antivirus 144

Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 16, 2023

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Identity Theft Password Management Antivirus Cyber Attacks 106

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Integrated one-on-one Spyware HelpDesk support. Free VPN with up to 300 MB of traffic per day. Free Kaspersky Password Manager Premium. The Sophos Virus Removal Tool detects all types of malicious software, including viruses, spyware, rootkits, ransomware and Conficker and returns systems to a working state.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password). and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.)

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Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 109

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

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Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2023

Lower.exe, a sample of “GCleaner” spyware, historically, this piece of malware was initially faking CCleaner to drop additional malware ( link ). Brg.exe, a common RacconStealer with its command and control server hosted by VDSina, a Russian cloud provider.

Malware 87

Malware Social Engineering Encryption Marketing 87

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. Sophos: Noted that 43% of all 2023 malware signature updates are for stealers, spyware, and keyloggers often used to steal credentials from devices.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 121

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In 2022, the GReAT team tracked several threat actors leveraging SilentBreak’s toolset as well as a commercial Android spyware we named MagicKarakurt. Okta was breached through one of its service providers, Sitel, itself compromised via the insecure VPN gateway of a recently acquired company.

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