Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2022

The China-linked hacking group has been active since at least 2016, according to the CrowdStrike researchers it is using a very sophisticated toolset. In order to identify CAKETAP running on a Solaris system, administrators can check for the presence of a hook installed in the ipcl_get_next_conn hook function.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 29, 2021

The attack could force remote Windows systems to reveal password hashes that could then be easily cracked. Microsoft quickly sent out an advisory for system administrators to stop using the now deprecated Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) to thwart an attack. Vulnerable systems. PetitPotam. ” New mitigation details.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

The group was involved also in the string of attacks that targeted 2016 Presidential election. CERT-UA observed the campaign in April 2023, the malicious e-mails with the subject “Windows Update” were crafted to appear as sent by system administrators of departments of multiple government bodies.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 24, 2022

Although it’s closely associated with the world of Windows administration, PowerShell is a cross-platform (Windows, Linux, and macOS) automation and configuration tool which, by design, is optimized for dealing with structured data.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Update and patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates and patches are released. Review domain controllers, servers, workstations, and active directories for new or unrecognized user accounts. Federal organizations will only have until February 24, 2022 to patch this vulnerability. How to Use the CISA Catalog.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Between 2016 and 2018, the malware strain SamSam made brute force RDP attacks an integral part of its attacks on several public organizations. By exploiting weak server vulnerabilities, the Iran-based hackers were able to gain access, move laterally, encrypt IT systems, and demand ransom payment.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 1, 2021

#PrintNightmare / CVE-2021-1675 – It appears patches might be effective on systems that are not domain controllers. RpcAddPrinterDriverEx call as non-admin fails with access denied against fully patched Server 2016 and 2019 non-DC, but after dcpromo the exploit works again.

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Digital Shadows

AUGUST 17, 2021

Going back a bit, it was also the top attack vector in 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and well, hopefully, you get the picture. The targeted phishing is going after folks in HR using fake but malicious resumes or payroll and accounts receivable teams to move legitimate payment accounts into attacker control.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Here are the top Twitter accounts to follow for the latest commentary, research, and much-needed humor in the ever-evolving information security space. Kennedy founded cybersecurity-focused TrustedSec and Binary Defense Systems and co-authored Metasploit: The Penetration Tester’s Guide. Denial-of-Suez attack.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. In the event of the Ransomware assault, the G Suite administrator will receive a notification about the incident either via e-mail or by Slack.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 26, 2022

And, you know, I had the Twitter account ID set up in 2018. I had tweeted this video, it's pinned on our Twitter account hack, not crime. I've often advised people to pursue that path that really get a solid foundation on the legacy technology or legacy concepts of coding, networking and system administration type stuff.

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