CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Google recently released a list of YARA detection rules for malicious variants of the legitimate Cobalt Strike penetration testing framework that are being used by hackers in the wild. Living off the land is a common tactic.

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Penetration Testing System Administration Ransomware Hacking 82

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Ransomware groups seem to change form daily. In the latest news, the BlackMatter ransomware group announced it was shutting down – and just hours later came news that its victims were being transferred to the rival LockBit site. Also read: Best Ransomware Removal and Recovery Services. FIN7 Dupes Security Job Applicants.

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Ransomware Backups Penetration Testing System Administration 103

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Earlier this week, SecureWorld reported on the takedown of the infamous REvil ransomware gang's "Happy Blog," which it uses to publish stolen information. And following the successful bust, other ransomware operators expressed their displeasure with the " bandit-mugging behavior of the United States in world affairs.".

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Ransomware Backups Government Penetration Testing 75

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Blue teams consist of security analysts, network engineers and system administrators. These members may be led by a director of penetration testing or a senior security consultant and be organized in sub-teams based on the type of testing they are performing.

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Social Engineering Penetration Testing Engineering Risk 107

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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Penetration Testing System Administration Cybersecurity Technology 133

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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System Administration Insurance Penetration Testing Social Engineering 52

SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

While this report is primarily focused on cybercriminals that operate on Russian territory, cybercriminals rarely restrict themselves to national borders — with ransomware gangs being a prime example of such cross-border activity. Understandably, such tools have risen in popularity since the pandemic and the consequent rise in remote working.

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