Cisco Security

AUGUST 17, 2021

Now mix in architectural changes that support cloud productivity suites like Microsoft 365 and Google’s G-Suite to accelerate your business to cloud-based email security services. When it comes to safeguarding email against today’s advanced threats like phishing and malware information is power.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Both require threat actors to steal credentials or perform some other kind of attack to gain access to the privileged account. Vertical Privilege Escalation Vertical privilege escalation involves a threat actor traveling from a lower-level account to a higher-level account.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Even if your password is compromised, MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second verification form, such as a code sent to your phone or generated by an authentication app. This can typically be done in the account settings under the security section.

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Webroot

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether you operate a business or spend time online surfing the web, malware remains a concern. In the last year, 86% of malware remained unique to a PC, which has been consistent for the past few years. With security risks escalating worldwide and a persistent state of ‘unprecedented’ threats, compromises are inevitable.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 6, 2022

The best ransomware protection combines solid, layered security defenses with data backups that an attacker can’t encrypt. Regular updates patch any security vulnerabilities as quickly as possible so hackers won’t exploit them. Several free anti-malware products that detect and block ransomware attacks are available.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

These cookies save session data, including login credentials, which allows attackers to obtain unauthorized access to accounts. Although cookies are intended for secure session management, they require protection methods to avoid the risk of misuse and illegal access to personal information or online accounts.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It exploits vulnerabilities in software used by the victim companies: mostly known issues, such as the combination of ProxyShell and ProxyLogon for attacking Exchange servers, and security holes in the Veeam data backup and recovery service. The malware will try calling home if the initial ping goes through. Path to the komar65.dll

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This move supports the platform’s security by preventing unauthorized access to developer accounts and protecting millions of websites from potential supply-chain attacks​. These attacks can have devastating consequences, impacting thousands or even millions of websites by introducing backdoors, malware , or even cryptomining scripts​.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2021

Ransomware attackers, who use myriad methods to get their malware into the systems of businesses large and small in hopes of pulling down millions of dollars, are now going directly to the source. The malware, which also is known as Black Kingdom and DEMON, has been around for a few years and is available for free on GitHub.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2024

Last week, major security vendors Check Point and Okta both notified customers of threats, and an old Fortinet vulnerability reared its head when researchers published a proof of concept for it. Check your vendors’ security bulletins regularly, and make sure your team is following security news to patch issues as soon as they arise.

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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. Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages. Final Remarks.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2024

This week’s vulnerability news include GitHub credential access, a new Chrome fix, and hidden malware from pirated applications hosted on Chinese websites. Make sure your security teams are regularly checking vendors’ software and hardware updates for any patches, and keep a particular eye on networking equipment.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

If they make it far enough, they can steal credentials for privileged accounts and valuable data. We’ll look at lateral movement techniques and ways to detect and prevent attacks to give your IT and security teams a starting point for locating subtle but malicious traffic within your computer systems. Some may do both.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. The Complete Protect plan, which costs $6.00

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Today, enterprises tend to use multiple layers of security defenses, ranging from perimeter defense on network entry points to host based security solutions deployed at the end user’s machines to counter the ever-increasing threats. Decoy Account – DTE0010. Account Discovery, Reconnaissance.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybercriminals know this, which is why phishing attacks account for more than 80% of reported security incidents and why 54% of companies say their data breaches were caused by “negligent employees. ”. The reason many employees use the same passwords across all work accounts is simple – they can keep track of them all.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Malware: Another suspected technique was the use of malware , specially crafted software that could have been deployed to create backdoors into the wiretapping infrastructure without detection. Learn network security best practices to strengthen your security measures further and avoid such breaches.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2023

. “DEV-1084 was then later observed leveraging highly privileged compromised credentials to perform en masse destruction of resources, including server farms, virtual machines, storage accounts, and virtual networks, and send emails to internal and external recipients.”

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 16, 2024

January 10, 2024 Thousands of WordPress Sites Vulnerable to Malware Injection Type of vulnerability: Cross-site scripting flaw in Popup Builder that allows a malware injection. This threat actor has deployed at least five malware families using the Ivanti products. The fix: Popup Builder released version 4.2.3 20240107.1.xml

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

One of the most common ways by which malicious actors perpetrate account takeover (ATO) fraud is via password brute forcing attacks. Once they’re in, malicious actors can leverage a compromised business account to steal sensitive information and/or stage secondary attacks. Employ Device Encryption.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 7, 2023

Summary Discover the intricate layers of a new sophisticated and persistent malware campaign targeting businesses in the LATAM region delivering the TOITOIN Trojan. Gain valuable insights into the evolving threat landscape and learn how organizations can fortify their defenses against this emerging Latin American cyber threat.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 10, 2024

The authentication bypass permits the establishment of rogue admin accounts, but the deserialization flaw allows remote code execution, potentially giving attackers complete control over the affected servers. Administrators should also verify user lists for unrecognized accounts and ensure their servers are fixed to prevent exploitation.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In turn, this has left organizations and individuals far behind in the race to secure defenses appropriately. If an organization is already susceptible to a range of cyberattacks like data breaches, DDoS (distributed denial-of-service), and malware, then AI will likely provide more headaches for businesses.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

They execute harmful acts using built-in operating system functions, such as Windows, rather than traditional malware. Analysts and security software frequently struggle to spot malicious activity disguised as normal ones, complicating intrusion detection and mitigation efforts. Want to strengthen your organization’s digital defenses?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

CVE-2023-3519 was used by the attackers to infect computers, including misleading PowerShell scripts, malware payloads within normal processes, and PHP web shells for remote control. Organizations are advised to patch this vulnerability promptly and take measures to secure their systems to prevent unauthorized access.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Application security, information security, network security, disaster recovery, operational security, etc. Improved Data Security.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

By implementing robust cyber security practices, banks protect themselves from cyber threats and ensure they meet these critical regulatory requirements. This may include funds being stolen directly from accounts, costs related to system downtime, or the hefty price of repairing damaged systems.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2024

The researchers’ work revealed that they could move laterally and access private customer files and cloud account credentials using SAP’s legitimate AI training procedures. July 22, 2024 Open-Source Platform BOINC Spoofed by Threat Actors Type of vulnerability: Malware payloads.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Collaborate with external cloud security specialists or managed service providers to enhance internal capabilities. 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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Security teams are strongly recommended to perform a forensic triage to detect and reverse all unauthorized changes. 0Auth API Misconfigurations Expose User Accounts to Takeover Type of attack: No active attacks are underway, but researchers found (and fixed) common 0Auth implementation errors that exposed millions of customer accounts.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Endpoint security should constantly monitor all endpoint activity, so it will see ransomware as it unfolds—it can then rapidly terminate the offending processes, preventing endpoint encryption, and stopping the ransomware attack in its tracks. Policy violations: Ensure that security and compliance policies set in other tools are enforced.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 13, 2023

.” The security researchers tested WormGPT to see how it would perform in BEC attacks. In one experiment, they asked WormGPT “to generate an email intended to pressure an unsuspecting account manager into paying a fraudulent invoice.” ” “The results were unsettling,” Kelley wrote.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

After all, with most processes now touching the internet, a secure DNS solution can block threats beyond DNS processes and help secure email, endpoints, remote users, and more. Of these options, one of the most important is DNSSEC, which should be incorporated by organizations of all sizes.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 15, 2024

Notable malware include Gh0st RAT, RedTail, XMRig, and the Muhstik botnet. Threat actors exploited a weakness in Veeam’s software to create unauthorized accounts such as “VeeamBkp,” allowing for network reconnaissance and data exfiltration. The problem: CVE-2023-27532 (CVSS score: 7.5)

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 19, 2024

Vulnerable ChatGPT Plug-ins Open Account Takeover Opportunities Type of vulnerability: Improper validation and authentication. A second vulnerability fails to perform proper user authentication and permits user impersonation that can lead to ChatGPT account takeover. The fix: Upgrade to Kubernetes versions 1.28.4

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

The problem: Microsoft Threat Intelligence published a report on how a Russian threat group, known as APT28 or Forest Blizzard, used customized malware to exploit the CVE-2022-38028 vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler to gain elevated permissions. 10, in the WP-Automatic plugin.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As flexibility and resilience are key goals of a multi-cloud strategy, multi-cloud security must also be adaptable, protecting data and applications across multiple cloud providers, accounts, different geographic availability zones, and even on-premises data centers. Here is a step-by-step approach for making multi-cloud security work.

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