The Last Watchdog

JUNE 11, 2024

At RSAC 2024 , I visited with Geoff Haydon , CEO, and Alex Berger , Head of Product Marketing, at Ontinue , a new player in the nascent Managed Extended Detection and Response ( MXDR ) space. MSSPs came along 20 years ago to assist with on-premises tools like firewalls, intrusion detection and antivirus tools.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs). April 8, 2024 Multiple Vulnerabilities Discovered in LG WebOS Smart TVs Type of vulnerability: Authorization bypass, privilege escalation, command injection.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 15, 2024

Commerce Department has announced a full ban on the sale of Kaspersky products in the United States, effective July 20, 2024. Immediate compliance requirements Organizations using Kaspersky products must ensure compliance with the ban by July 20 of this year; and current Kaspersky customers have until September 29, 2024, to find alternatives.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2024

IOCONTROL was used against multiple device families, including IP cameras, routers, PLCs, HMIs, firewalls, and more. The attacks began in late 2023, coinciding with other industrial system breaches, and continued into mid-2024. The malware remained undetected by VirusTotal antivirus engines as of December 2024.

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Digital Shadows

APRIL 8, 2025

Key Findings Between December 2024 and February 2025 (the reporting period), ReliaQuest analyzed customer incidents, detection trends, and threat actor behavior to reveal key attacker techniques and emerging malware trends. compared to the same time last year (December 2023February 2024). Initial Access via VPN Brute-Forcing Up 21.3%

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Centraleyes

MARCH 25, 2024

And, of course, in 2024, you’ll find solutions that tout technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and threat intelligence to augment vulnerability data with contextual insights. While firewalls excel at preventing unauthorized access, they do not provide comprehensive vulnerability management capabilities.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Likely targets for this are EDR and AntiVirus products. 0MsMpEng.exe TargetProcessGUID: F51F9151-10B7-6729-0303-000000000D00 TargetProcessId: 6424 TargetUser: NT AUTHORITYSYSTEM. For more logs, details, and detections, we have captured this activity in our platform here. snapattack.labs.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

As of 2024, some new NYDFS cybersecurity regulation updates have been added with some amendments. These amendments became fully enforceable in late 2024. These changes took effect in 2024. Endpoint Security: Utilize firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems to prevent unauthorized access.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

February 6, 2024 is Safer Internet Day. There were no social media sites to speak of, companies were selling antivirus and anti-Trojan solutions, but nobody cared about adware, PUPs, and assorted nuisances. Firewalls on the other hand were considered a lot more important back then. While we laughed about it, it made me think.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Antivirus software: It detects and removes malware, providing an added layer of security for your devices. Firewalls: They control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predefined security rules, helping block unauthorised access. Similarly, regular updates and patches are a must to shield against new threats.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It all started with an earlier discussion about the massive Crowdstrike and Microsoft outage the world experienced in July 2024. Performance Gone are the days when antivirus software was the sole security agent vying for resources. While security solutions protect the environment, they can also introduce new vulnerabilities.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. Top Techniques: A Closer Look Phishing Techniques: The Evergreen Threat in Cybersecurity Initial access methods were the most common MITRE ATT&CK techniques between May and July 2024.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

District Court claims that NPD experienced a data breach around April 2024, alleging the following: Sensitive data , such as full names, current and previous addresses (going back at least 30 years), Social Security numbers, and details about family members, including some who have been deceased for nearly two decades, were compromised.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 1, 2024

SIEM solutions enable enterprises to monitor and analyze security-related data from a variety of sources, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and endpoint security devices. A single alarm from an antivirus filter may not be cause for concern. What is a SIEM?

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In Q3 2024, ransomware service provider “RansomHub” emerged as the most dominant ransomware group, taking the mantle from “LockBit” and “ALPHV.” Our report spotlights five major threat actors dominating the cybersecurity landscape in 2024 that every professional should know about.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 17, 2023

It creates these profiles by pulling information from in-line network devices (firewalls, wireless routers, etc.), Security Qualifications OPSWAT MetaAccess has earned certification for ISO 27001:2013 and is available on the US government GSA Multiple Award Schedule through 2024.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In Q3 2024, ransomware service provider “RansomHub” emerged as the most dominant ransomware group, taking the mantle from “LockBit” and “ALPHV.” Our report spotlights five major threat actors dominating the cybersecurity landscape in 2024 that every professional should know about.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

million between 2024 and 2028, growing at a CAGR of nearly 7.58% during the forecast period. Top 5 Use Cases for Asset Discovery Manage Your Network Assets with FireMon Frequently Asked Questions Get a Demo How Asset Discovery Tools Work As organizations grow, their IT assets grow exponentially.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

DLL,Control_RunDLL “filepath”The process does not have administrator privileges.The process name avp.exe (part of Kaspersky’s Antivirus product) is present on the compromised host.A file path parameter has been passed.The process is running under a SysWOW64 environment.RUNDLL32.EXE EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In February 2024 , Connectwise was also hit by hackers exploiting two major security vulnerabilities. In particular, one risk is that these services can often be used by hackers to bypass many of the security measures an individual or business might have in place, such as an antivirus, a firewall, or software management control policies.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Spooky fact : Sophos says the average ransom in 2024 is $2.73 The crucifix : Regular backups, robust firewalls, and anti-malware software can drive away these bloodsuckers, keeping your system safe from sudden data "drain." Stake your defenses : Invest in threat detection tools that identify anomalies across your network.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

Hackers may have accessed thousands of accounts on the California state welfare platform Brokewell Android malware supports an extensive set of Device Takeover capabilities Experts warn of an ongoing malware campaign targeting WP-Automatic plugin Cryptocurrencies and cybercrime: A critical intermingling Kaiser Permanente data breach may have impacted (..)

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Various forms of AI, such as machine learning (ML) and large language models (LLM), already dominated headlines throughout 2023 and will continue to present both overhyped possibilities and realized potential in 2024. In 2024, AI poisoning attacks will become the new software supply chain attacks.

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