CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

CTMS will first focus on filling the jobs in the CISA and then will bound to recruit over 150 security specialists for priority roles needed for 2022 in areas such as network forensics, vulnerability management and assessment and cyber threat analysis.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 23, 2023

These industries, essential for the country's infrastructure and international trade, have become primary targets for cyber adversaries seeking to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. This post appeared originally on Chahak Mittal's Medium blog.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) play a pivotal role in safeguarding organizations from cyber threats. This was initially evident in enterprise customers' demand for open APIs to import vulnerability data and reconcile it against managed endpoints, dating back to around 2008.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 29, 2023

Qakbot, which has been in existence since 2008, primarily propagated through spam emails containing malicious attachments or links. Wray also gave credit to the dedicated work of the FBI's Los Angeles office, the Cyber Division at FBI Headquarters, and international partners. What is Qakbot and why was it shutdown?

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 30, 2023

’ Qakbot , also known as QBot, QuackBot and Pinkslipbot, is an info-stealing malware that has been active since 2008. ” “All of this was made possible by the dedicated work of FBI Los Angeles, our Cyber Division at FBI Headquarters, and our partners, both here at home and overseas,” added Wray.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 6, 2023

Act I: Humble Beginnings (2008 - 2012) In the late 2000s, Malwarebytes tiptoed into the business sector with corporate licensing for its consumer anti-malware product. From modest beginnings to becoming a titan in business cybersecurity, we've got a tale to tell, so take your seats, grab your popcorn, and enjoy the show!

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 16, 2025

This decisive action targeted one of the most persistent cyber threats, responsible for espionage and data theft across government, business, and dissident targets since 2008. A parallel investigation in France uncovered a botnet comprising millions of devices, further underscoring the scale of this cyber threat.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

presidential election, the 2016 election interference, and ongoing concerns about cyber threats have highlighted the critical need for election security measures. Even with VVPAT, the auditing process can be insufficient to detect all discrepancies, particularly in close races (Stark, 2008). The 2020 U.S. & Hall, T.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 2, 2022

What is cyber threat intelligence, and how do we use it in GReAT? This is what we call cyber threat intelligence. It also requires a large and representative set of knowledge about cyberattacks, threat actors and associated tools over an extended timeframe. But why are we offering cyber threat intelligence at all?

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

From our beginnings as a remediation consumer tool to becoming a titan in business cyber protection, let’s walk through where we’ve come and where we’re headed. With features such as Flight Recorder Search, Threat Hunting Alerts, and Brute Force Protection, we further strengthened our protective measures against cyber threats.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2024

Physical and cyber convergence The convergence of physical and cyber threats is particularly relevant for the Olympics. The 2008 Summer and 2022 Winter Beijing and 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games were 'prestige projects' for both China and Russia.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 16, 2025

Acknowledgement from someone in the field for my Koobface Gang research from 2008 to 2013. The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and with it, the threats we face. Arm yourselves with knowledge, for it is the most powerful weapon we have against cyber threats. What do you want? How can we assist?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 22, 2025

Background Since 2008, Verizons annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) has helped organizations understand evolving cyber threats. To support the report, Tenable Research contributed enriched data on the most exploited vulnerabilities.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 23, 2024

Illustration : Adobe’s bold move during the 2008 crisis exemplifies this benefit. Effective risk management in this category involves implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity framework, regularly assessing vulnerabilities, and investing in advanced threat detection and response capabilities to protect against evolving cyber threats.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

This is one of the most widespread cyber threats, making up at least 27% of all malware incidents as per Verizon’s annual DBIR report (2020). Conficker , or Downadup, is a fast-propagating malware discovered in November 2008. Ransomware. Over the years, it has infected millions of computers to create a botnet.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 4, 2021

According to MITRE APT 29 is a threat group that has been attributed to the Russian government. It has operated since 2008. But then what, what we wanted to do was then the next round to compare that against something that would be a higher bar for us to go after. Vamosi: they chose APT 29.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 4, 2021

According to MITRE APT 29 is a threat group that has been attributed to the Russian government. It has operated since 2008. But then what, what we wanted to do was then the next round to compare that against something that would be a higher bar for us to go after. Vamosi: they chose APT 29.

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NopSec

DECEMBER 7, 2016

In 2008, the United States Department of Defence was compromised by an unknown foreign intelligence agency when an employee inserted a compromised USB flash drive into a government laptop computer. The post Growing Cyber Threats to the Energy and Industrial Sectors appeared first on NopSec.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Ransomware is one of the most widespread cyber threats, making up at least 27% of all malware incidents as per Verizon’s annual DBIR report (2020). Conficker, or Downadup, is a fast-propagating malware discovered in November 2008. Ransomware. Over the years, it has infected millions of computers to create a botnet.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 21, 2023

Understanding the history of computer hacking is important for understanding its impact on technology and society, the current state of cybersecurity, and for developing effective strategies for protecting against cyber threats.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In every presidential election since 2008, the non-partisan Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has examined the two major candidates' positions on a host of issues. This is a rapid read on where President Trump and former Vice President Biden stand on cybersecurity, encryption, internet governance, and privacy.

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