How phishing attacks evade traditional security defenses
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 30, 2021
Two of three phishing pages analyzed by Armorblox were hosted on legitimate services to try to sneak past the usual security protection.
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New AdLoad Variant Bypasses Apple's Security Defenses to Target macOS Systems
The Hacker News
AUGUST 16, 2021
A new wave of attacks involving a notorious macOS adware family has evolved to leverage around 150 unique samples in the wild in 2021 alone, some of which have slipped past Apple's on-device malware scanner and even signed by its own notarization service, highlighting the malicious software ongoing attempts to adapt and evade detection.
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Windows 11 to Deprecate NTLM, Add AI-Powered App Controls and Security Defenses
The Hacker News
MAY 21, 2024
Microsoft on Monday confirmed its plans to deprecate NT LAN Manager (NTLM) in Windows 11 in the second half of the year, as it announced a slew of new security measures to harden the widely-used desktop operating system.
Hackers are working harder to make phishing and malware look legitimate
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 11, 2020
A Trend Micro report finds that spammers are using public and hosted cloud infrastructure to slip malicious emails past security defenses.
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4 ways to defend against the Dark Web's cybercrime ecosystem, according to MIT researchers
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
The Dark Web allows cybercriminals to create a Cyber Attacks-as-a-Service ecosystem that outmaneuvers security defenses. Here are tips on how businesses can try to thwart cybercrime.
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How cybercriminals are creating malicious hyperlinks that bypass security software
Tech Republic Security
APRIL 14, 2022
Hackers are using a technique known as Quoted-printable to trick security defenses into thinking a malicious link is legitimate, says Avanan. The post How cybercriminals are creating malicious hyperlinks that bypass security software appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Akira ransomware gang used an unsecured webcam to bypass EDR
Security Affairs
MARCH 8, 2025
They found unsecured IoT devices, including webcams and a fingerprint scanner, using them to bypass security defenses and successfully deploy the ransomware. Realizing EDR was active, they pivoted by scanning the network for vulnerable devices.
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New Attack Technique Exploits Microsoft Management Console Files
The Hacker News
JUNE 25, 2024
Threat actors are exploiting a novel attack technique in the wild that leverages specially crafted management saved console (MSC) files to gain full code execution using Microsoft Management Console (MMC) and evade security defenses.
Crafting Impenetrable Defenses for Your NHIs
Security Boulevard
APRIL 5, 2025
So, is this truly the game-changing approach toward secure defenses we have been looking for? Mastering the Art of Securing Non-Human Identities Seamlessly managing Non-Human Identities is akin to playing a [] The post Crafting Impenetrable Defenses for Your NHIs appeared first on Entro.
New BLISTER Malware Using Code Signing Certificates to Evade Detection
The Hacker News
DECEMBER 24, 2021
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of an evasive malware campaign that makes use of valid code signing certificates to sneak past security defenses and stay under the radar with the goal of deploying Cobalt Strike and BitRAT payloads on compromised systems.
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How threat actors can use generative artificial intelligence?
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 1, 2024
GAI models can refine these tools to bypass security defenses, making attacks more sophisticated and harder to detect. One of the most alarming aspects of GAI is its potential for automating complex attack processes. This includes creating tools for offensive purposes, such as malware or scripts designed to exploit vulnerabilities.
How to choose the best SIEM software
CSO Magazine
JULY 13, 2021
To protect your enterprise against security threats, you need maximum visibility. That’s the fundamental notion behind SIEM (security information and event management) software, which is essential to the security defenses of most large and many medium enterprises.
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It's a Zero-day? It's Malware? No! It's Username and Password
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
As cyber threats continue to evolve, adversaries are deploying a range of tools to breach security defenses and compromise sensitive data. This article explores the seriousness of compromised credentials, the challenges they present to security solutions, and the
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Mishing Is the New Phishing — And It’s More Dangerous
eSecurity Planet
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
As businesses rely more on mobile devices for authentication and communication, these evolving threats are slipping past conventional security defenses, putting corporate networks at greater risk. Zimperium found that mishing activity peaked in August 2024, with over 1,000 daily attacks recorded. What is mishing?
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Examining the US Cyber Budget
Schneier on Security
JUNE 15, 2020
In fact, the cyber operations budget is higher than the budgets for the CISA, the FBI and the Department of Justice's National Security Division combined ($3.7 government budgeted as much on military construction for cyber units as it did for the entirety of Homeland Security ($1.9 billion compared to $2.21 billion compared to $371.4
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A CISO’s Guide to SaaS Security Posture Management
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
As today’s security threat environment evolves, SaaS security posture management (SSPM) has become a key part of a CISO's security defense plan. The post A CISO’s Guide to SaaS Security Posture Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Router Hacks, PyPI Attacks, New Ransomware Decryptor, and More
The Hacker News
MARCH 17, 2025
Advanced threat groups are exploiting outdated hardware, abusing legitimate tools for financial fraud, and finding new ways to bypass security defenses. From sophisticated nation-state campaigns to stealthy malware lurking in unexpected places, this weeks cybersecurity landscape is a reminder that attackers are always evolving.
Blister malware using code signing certificates to evade anti malware detection
CyberSecurity Insiders
DECEMBER 27, 2021
As some hackers have developed a malware that uses code signing certificates to avoid detection by security defenses and has the tendency to download payloads onto a compromised system.
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Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: Key Threats and Risks
Security Boulevard
JUNE 8, 2023
Arguably, security defenses and awareness still lag behind the pace of digital transformation in manufacturing, where informational and operational. Read More The post Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: Key Threats and Risks appeared first on Nuspire.
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New UEFI rootkit Black Lotus offered for sale at $5,000
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Black Lotus is able to disable security solutions, including Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI), BitLocker, and Windows Defender. The rootkit is able to bypass security defenses like UAC and Secure Boot, it is able to load unsigned drivers used to perform a broad range of malicious activities.
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China-linked APT Silk Typhoon targets IT Supply Chain
Security Affairs
MARCH 5, 2025
Microsoft has notified affected customers and is raising awareness to help mitigate Silk Typhoons threats, offering guidance to disrupt their operations and enhance security defenses. The group has been active since at least 2020, they use web shells for command execution and data theft.
Operation Digital Eye: China-linked relies on Visual Studio Code Remote Tunnels to spy on Europen entities
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 11, 2024
As a result, this technique may be challenging to detect and could evade security defenses.” ” State-sponsored hackers exploit public cloud infrastructure to camouflage their activity within regular network traffic and use legitimate tools to evade detection.
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Report Finds 50% of Scattered Spider Phishing Domains Targeted Finance & Insurance
Digital Shadows
JANUARY 22, 2025
By replicating platforms like single sign-on (SSO) portals or VPNs, hosting the fake sites with bulletproof providers, and using personalized phishing lures, attackers bypass security defenses and gain unauthorized access to critical systems.
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MFA Failures and Surging Ransomware Losses: What’s Going On?
Security Boulevard
JULY 23, 2024
Security experts and government bodies have strongly advocated for companies adopting multifactor authentication (MFA) in recent years. But despite the increased adoption of MFA, security defenses don’t seem to be bolstered against rampant ransomware actors. In fact, recent findings suggest an increase in ransomware losses.
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When Your Smart ID Card Reader Comes With Malware
Krebs on Security
MAY 17, 2022
“From the details you offered, issue may probably caused by your computer security defense system as it seems not recognized our rarely used driver & detected it as malicious or a virus,” Saicoo’s support team wrote in an email. “When driver installed, this message will vanish out of sight.
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RansomHub ransomware gang relies on Kaspersky TDSKiller tool to disable EDR
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
. “ RansomHub used TDSSKiller with the -dcsvc flag to try disabling critical security services, specifically targeting Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Service (MBAMService). The command aimed to disrupt security defenses by disabling this service. In this instance, attackers attempted to disable MBAMService.
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A Deep Dive into DDoS Carpet-Bombing Attacks
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 15, 2024
With the rapid growth of the internet, especially in areas like cloud computing, 5G, and IoT technologies, the scale of botnets continues to expand, intensifying the battle between attack and defense. In response, DDoS attacks have evolved, taking on a more intelligent form to evade security defenses.
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Wormable Flaw, 0days Lead Sept. 2022 Patch Tuesday
Krebs on Security
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
As more governments and repressive entities around the world have begun purchasing powerful commodity spyware to target individuals of particular importance or interest, iOS’s general security defenses haven’t been able to keep pace with these specialized threats.”
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When AIs Start Hacking
Schneier on Security
APRIL 26, 2021
The inherent ambiguity in most other systems ends up being a near-term security defense against AI hacking. This is why most of the current examples of goal and reward hacking come from simulated environments. These are artificial and constrained, with all of the rules specified to the AI.
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Advanced Protection: Google’s Strongest Security for Mobile Devices
Google Security
MAY 13, 2025
Advanced Protection gives users: Best-in-class protection, minimal disruption: Advanced Protection gives users the option to equip their devices with Androids most effective security features for proactive defense, with a user-friendly and low-friction experience. Easy activation: Advanced Protection makes security easy and accessible.
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Email Security Recommendations You Should Consider from 2021
Cisco Security
AUGUST 17, 2021
Email Attachments: One of two main methods to penetrate security defenses with malicious content by email. However, the use of emerging technologies has exploded, given the growth of AI-driven capabilities to identify good to malicious emails.
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The state of Identity Security: Widespread attacks, wasted investment and identity sprawl
IT Security Guru
DECEMBER 15, 2022
By shifting security professionals’ mindset from a disparate, tool-based approach to a platform approach, businesses can improve their identity security defenses to protect against the modern threat landscape.” .
Who’s Behind the GandCrab Ransomware?
Krebs on Security
JULY 8, 2019
But GandCrab far eclipsed the success of competing ransomware affiliate programs largely because its authors worked assiduously to update the malware so that it could evade antivirus and other security defenses. in , where the group recruited many of its distributors.
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SploitScan: Find Latest CVE Documentation and Exploitation With All Details
Hacker's King
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
It quickly spots common security flaws like misconfigurations, outdated sof, such as, and weak passwords, helping you test systems efficiently and thoroughly. Modular Architecture: SploitScan is highly flexible. You can easily add or remove modules to customize scans, making it adaptable to different testing needs.
SploitScan: Find Latest CVE Documentation and Exploitation With All Details
Hacker's King
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
It quickly spots common security flaws like misconfigurations, outdated sof, such as, and weak passwords, helping you test systems efficiently and thoroughly. Modular Architecture: SploitScan is highly flexible. You can easily add or remove modules to customize scans, making it adaptable to different testing needs.
A Ransomware Group Claims to Have Breached the Foxconn Factory
Hacker Combat
JUNE 2, 2022
After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses. Unfortunately, many businesses do not take this issue seriously. Since prevention is better than cure, it is essential not to wait until It’s too late to take precautionary measures.
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Cisco to Acquire Splunk for $28 Billion
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
See the Top Cybersecurity Companies Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Microsoft's Majorana 1 and the Path to Scalable Quantum Computing
SecureWorld News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
"In addition, working on proof of concepts helps identify potential security gaps before they can be exploited. Government and national security Defense & intelligence: Quantum computing could crack encryption, making existing security protocols obsolete.
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Why Do You Need Ongoing Vulnerability Assessments?
CyberSecurity Insiders
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Through ongoing risk-based vulnerability assessments, you can continually evaluate the strength of your security defenses and promptly detect cracks in the armor – on the human, network, application, and systems fronts. This helps you identify logical flaws, misconfigurations, and unknown vulnerabilities that scanners may miss.
Soaring ransomware payments, consistent infections, deceptive URLs and more in this year’s 2022 BrightCloud® Threat Report
Webroot
APRIL 4, 2022
“With security risks escalating worldwide and a persistent state of ‘unprecedented’ threats, compromises are inevitable. This year’s findings reiterate the need for organizations to deploy strong multi-layered security defenses to help them remain at the heart of cyber resilience and circumvent even the most creative cybercriminals.”.
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Creating a Path to Successful Security Hygiene
Cisco Security
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
ESG believes that CISOs should take a more comprehensive approach to security hygiene and posture management by adopting technologies and processes for discovering assets, analyzing data, prioritizing risks, automating remediation tasks, and continuously testing security defenses at scale.
MITRE ResilienCyCon: You Will Be Breached So Be Ready
eSecurity Planet
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
The conference’s focus on cyber resilience doesn’t mean that organizations should abandon core security defenses like EDR , access control and firewalls , but they should be prepared for the advanced threats that will, at some point, get past them.
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RSAC insights: Introducing ‘CWPP’ and ‘CSPM,’ new frameworks to secure cloud infrastructure
The Last Watchdog
MAY 17, 2021
We are in the early stages of repurposing legacy security systems, and, ultimately replacing them, with security defenses that are every bit as agile as legit digital commerce has become. It’s encouraging that smarter security frameworks like CWPP and CSPM are coalescing; they signal the direction we need to keep heading in.
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eSecurity Planet
JANUARY 29, 2024
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