eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Phishing , general malware , and Distributed Denial of Service ( DDoS ) attacks are more common. Malwarebytes endpoint security includes a dashboard that lets partners centrally manage customer accounts and access policies and request support when needed. DDoS Protection. Also read: Top 8 DDoS Protection Service Providers.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

According to Constella, this email address was used in 2010 to register an account for a Dmitry Yurievich Khoroshev from Voronezh, Russia at the hosting provider firstvds.ru. “Installing SpyEYE, ZeuS, any DDoS and spam admin panels,” NeroWolfe wrote. DomainTools reports that stairwell.ru Image: Shutterstock. “P.S.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

In some cases, the gang also threatened and conducted distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks during negotiations. In some cases, AvosLocker negotiators also threaten and launche distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks during negotiations, likely when the victims are not cooperating, to convince them to comply with their demands.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2023

“Mandiant research indicates that threat actors are increasingly targeting backups to inhibit reconstitution after an attack. In addition, targeting, and in some cases creating, backups allows threat actors to engage in reconnaissance of affected organizations , escalate privileges, and gather intelligence. ” [A.C. — not

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Although Giant Screening and Giant Finance+ services remain unaffected, sources report that the backend servers recording the backup information were partially disrupted in the incident.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Downtime limits incident response, increases the risk of data breaches, and can be used as leverage for DDoS attacks. 8 Common Cloud Storage Security Risks & Mitigations Cloud storage risks include misconfiguration, data breaches, insecure interfaces, DDoS attacks, malware, insider threats, encryption issues, and patching issues.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Here are our top 4 cybersecurity tips your business can deploy now to get proactive on preventing data breaches , site defacement, DDoS attacks and other threats that put your sites at risk. Why are DDoS attacks so important to prevent? Prepare for disaster recovery with Website Backup.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Practice least privilege with user accounts The WordPress dashboard offers an array of privileged controls for admins. Admins should only utilize the admin account and create individual accounts for each user, only upgrading permissions as necessary. Schedule daily backups to create multiple restore points.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Account Hijacking How it occurs: Attackers acquire unlawful access using stolen user credentials, which could result in unauthorized account and data access and misuse. Prevention: Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) , educate users on password security, and regularly monitor accounts for suspicious activities.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2023

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Luckily Howard kept frequent backups of the church’s website. Website attacks can destroy site content, so backups are crucial to recovering damage. Her customers can create and log in to their accounts using unique usernames and passwords. Cybercriminals used a DDoS attack to bring down Julia’s website.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Data Security & Recovery Measures Reliable CSPs provide high-level security and backup services; in the event of data loss, recovery is possible. Users have direct control over data security but are also responsible for backup procedures and permanently lost data in the event of device damage or loss.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 10, 2021

Or your device can be used in DDoS or click-fraud campaigns. Synology also recommends enabling auto block and account protection. This performs a regular, off-site backup. Botnets can be used to spread other malware like cryptojackers and ransomware. Finally, you should set up multi factor authentication (MFA) where possible.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

The ransomware targets virtual machines and snapshots, looking to escape containers, encrypt any possible persistence, and wipe out backups that weren’t carefully archived. However, they also use some less common tactics, like threats of DDoS and discounts for fast payment, both of which play directly on a victim’s initial panic.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Though not as prevalent as ransomware and malware, there have been reports of DDoS attacks on schools, as well as video conference interruptions by cyber actors. Regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts and avoid reusing passwords for different accounts. Audit logs to ensure new accounts are legitimate.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the digital age, having a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy is now just as crucial to organizational success as accounting, sales, marketing and other core business functions. If intruders gain access to the network, they can roam freely to steal data, spy on email conversations and take over accounts on the network. The network.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 18, 2023

It may sound inflated to hear that the study found 34% of Americans have used web hosting services.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

Today’s columnist, Glenn Mulvaney of Clumio, says while ransomware has become a hot-button issue, companies also need to focus on viruses, DDoS attacks, cryptojacking, and securing the cloud. While it’s important to focus on ransomware, there are other pieces of the security threat puzzle: viruses, DDoS, and cryptojacking to name a few.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

But this year also saw the onset of the triple extortion method – with this type of attack, hackers threaten to steal your data, leak it and then also execute DDoS attack if you don’t pay up. Lock down Remote Desktop Protocols (RDP) Educate end users Install reputable cybersecurity software Set up a strong backup and disaster recovery plan.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This dollar amount is scary enough, but we also need to add on the consequences of other incidents such as business email compromise (BEC) , distributed denial of service (DDoS) , or even something as mundane as severed internet access. The assignment of backup resources will also be useful as a contingency. Yet, it can get worse.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Firewalls are used to safeguard cloud resources from unauthorized access and possible dangers like Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) assaults. Account Hijacking Account hijacking happens when an attacker gets unauthorized access to a user’s cloud account by stealing or guessing login credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

across all network devices to streamline audits and reporting Integrates via RESTful API with security information and event management (SIEM) solutions Customizable risk policy based on the mode of access (wired, VPN), location, requested network device, etc. per device per year for each additional 30 (RADIUS+) to 45 (ZTNA) days.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 15, 2024

Within 24 hours, exploits began attacking honeypot servers with remote access trojans, bitcoin miners, and DDoS botnets. July 11, 2024 Ransomware Group Exploits Veeam Backup & Replication Vulnerability Type of vulnerability: Remote code execution. Notable malware include Gh0st RAT, RedTail, XMRig, and the Muhstik botnet.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This may include funds being stolen directly from accounts, costs related to system downtime, or the hefty price of repairing damaged systems. The breach affected over 100 million customers, exposing personal details such as Social Security numbers and bank account information.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Triple extortion: adding a threat to expose the victim’s internal infrastructure to DDoS attacks. The model became widespread after the LockBit gang got DDoS’ed , possibly by a victim. DDoS attacks in that case are not necessary. This is the most popular model among ransomware gangs today.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2024

If your system is already exposed to a DDoS attack, explore our guidelines on how to perform DDoS attack prevention in three stages. May 22, 2024 Veeam Addresses Vulnerabilities in Backup & Replication Update Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass, privilege escalation, NTLM relay attack, and more.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Security services and tools include anti-DDoS , SOCaaS , web application firewalls (WAF), data encryption , and more. From a GUI enterprise manager to advanced logical replication, backup and recovery, and a migration toolkit, EDB is a go-to vendor for all Postgre database administrators. Database Technical Security.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 4, 2022

Government Accountability Office (GAO) data, 13 of the 16 agencies involved in the study reported a total cost savings of $291 million from using cloud services. These cybersecurity practices include using unique passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA), data backups, secure Wi-Fi networks, and anti-virus software.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 26, 2022

encryption in transit Tools for remote management , global dashboards, and geo IP tracking Access to 24×7 DevOps team for technical support and remediating active threats Logical secure access including role-based access control, 2FA , and SSO Automate configuration backup and recovery for resilient policies and controls.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Botnets : Networks of compromised computers are controlled by a central attacker and used for various malicious activities such as launching coordinated distributed denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks, providing a staging point for attacks on other victims, or distributing spam.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2022

Bot traffic to mobile applications account for a huge chunk of all bot traffic worldwide. Scraping, identity fraud, vulnerability analysis, Layer 7 DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service), and other methods are used by fraud prevention software as well. . . Use fraud prevention software. Source . . Injection frauds.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Take into account physical data center security, network attack protection, data encryption, and strong access restrictions to prevent unwanted access to data and applications. Take into account aspects like exposure, misconfiguration, and insider threats. Evaluate cloud providers’ security features.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

This security approach protects against common threats like data breaches, DDoS assaults, viruses, hackers, and unauthorized access in cloud environments. Plan for backups and restoration. • DBA • Infrastructure Team • Setup backup and recovery software. Define the backup frequency. Follow the secure coding principles.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data. These issues affect over 91,000 exposed machines, putting them at risk of DDoS assaults, account theft, and malware infestations. Check out our article on SaaS security checklist and learn how to create one.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Here are just some of the types of cybercrime that could jeopardize the safety of digital media assets: External attacks : Cybercriminals may attempt to breach company networks or systems to steal sensitive assets through phishing emails, brute force, or DDoS attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Attackers often use botnets to send out spam or phishing campaigns to carry out distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. By obtaining sensitive authentication access, attackers can break into the vendor network or user account. Often organizations can mitigate ransomware attacks by having up-to-date backups. DDoS trojan.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Cybercrime costs approximately $600 billion per year, accounting for over 1% of global GDP, as per The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and 300,562,519 people were affected by publicly disclosed security breaches the previous year, as per the Identity Theft Resource Center. Application Layer. Network elements.

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