SecureList

APRIL 21, 2025

Primary infection vectors include phishing emails with malicious attachments or links, as well as trojanized legitimate applications. These techniques can be used in combination with others, such as phishing or trojanized software bundles, to maximize the spread of Lumma Stealer to multiple targets.

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Malware Cryptocurrency Software Phishing 88

Hacker's King

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Stealth Capabilities : The malware is designed to avoid detection by traditional antivirus solutions, employing techniques such as process masquerading and rootkit-like functionality. Train Employees Educating employees about phishing and social engineering tactics can reduce the likelihood of attackers gaining initial access to networks.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2022

The advisory also provides recommended guidance and considerations for organizations to address as part of network architecture, security baseline, continuous monitoring, and incident response practices. ” Below is the list of actions recommended to the organizations: • Set antivirus and antimalware programs to conduct regular scans.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

Akira operators were also observed using external-facing services such as Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), spear phishing, and the abuse of valid credentials. “ Akira operators have been observed deploying two distinct ransomware variants against different system architectures within the same attack.

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Cisco Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

While much of the spam circulating is innocuous, many emails are phishing attempts, and some are indeed malicious. What they may not be aware of, is that they have just given their credit card details away in a phishing scam. Image 10 – Steps in package delivery phishing scam. A word of caution. Your package is in route.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The actors behind the attack used spear-phishing mails to target several victims, some were infected with Windows executable malware by downloading files through an internet browser. Each phishing document contains an external link to fetch a remote page containing a CVE-2021-26411 exploit. The last one we named MATA gen.5

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

It also includes advanced features such as SAML-based single sign-on (SSO) and the company's security architecture has never been hacked. It needs to be maintained for various types of cyber threats like Ransomware, Malware, Social Engineering, and Phishing. Try Dashlane Business for free for 14 days. Learn more about Dashlane.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Phishing scams use it to compromise networks. They spot unwanted traffic such as spam, phishing expeditions, malware, and scams. A good email gateway will contain most of the following features: Identify and filter spam, viruses, phishing and malware from URLs or attachments. Key Features of Secure Email Gateways.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Limited Control & Visibility Insufficient visibility into the cloud architecture causes delays in threat responses, increasing the risk of data breaches. Malicious insiders may also leverage successful phishing attempts or lax credential security, resulting in unauthorized access to cloud resources.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2022

OneXafe supports one or multiple OneXafe nodes in a cluster and a single global file system in a scale-out architecture. See the Top Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solutions and the Best Antivirus Software. Key Differentiators. See the Top XDR Security Solutions. KnowBe4 PhishER is designed for SMBs and others.

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Software Firewall Backups Small Business 134

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

One example is the so-called PayLeak caper , a large-scale phishing and redirect campaign targeting those using their smartphones to visit the websites of premium newspapers and magazines. And then there is the core architecture of the website you’re visiting, which in many cases today is outsourced, as well. Smart attacks.

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Retail Digital transformation Advertising Software 138

Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In addition, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and phishing scams continue to pose significant threats. CYPFER offers comprehensive endpoint protection solutions, including next-generation antivirus software and threat intelligence, to safeguard businesses from evolving threats.

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SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Lazarus made use of COVID-19 themes in its spear-phishing emails, embellishing them with personal information gathered using publicly available sources. We believe this is a continuation of a campaign last summer, reported by Avast , in which the malware masqueraded as the Malwarebytes antivirus installer.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

DNS Server Hardening DNS server hardening can be very complex and specific to the surrounding architecture. Design robust server architecture to improve redundancy and capacity for resilience against failure or DDoS attacks. Anti-DDoS configurations can enhance server architecture DDoS to protect DNS.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The group mainly uses archived files to target victims in spam or spear phishing campaigns. In fact, Facebook’s intervention in August matches with the timeline of indicators we recorded. All the commands, strings and domains in this RAT are base64 encoded. Conclusion. Domain/IP Description afrepublic.xyz C2 newsroom247.xyz

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Government Banking Phishing Antivirus 145

Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

No longer confined to isolated malware or phishing attacks, threats now encompass a wide range of sophisticated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by cybercriminals and nation-state actors alike. Unlike tools that look at a single dimension (the endpoint), XDR architectures extend across multiple security dimensions.

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Cybersecurity Digital transformation Threat Detection Cyber threats 135

Security Boulevard

JUNE 29, 2024

AI-Powered Email Phishing 91% of all cyberattacks start with email phishing. Hackers continue to strengthen their email phishing by enabling AI to help better adjust their various attack vectors based on real-time analysis of the current campaign. Some become enhanced because of AI, and others become new.

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Artificial Intelligence Engineering Cyber Insurance Phishing 72

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. Infrastructure Protection Defense against DDoS and DNS attacks starts with effective network security architecture.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 122

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2019

” Scranos implements a modular architecture, with many components in the early stage of development. The malware spreads via Trojanized applications disguised as cracked software, or applications posing as legitimate software such as video players, drivers or even antivirus software.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

User Training and Awareness Programs: These programs educate users and staff on best practices in security, training them to recognize and avoid common risks such as phishing. Here are some examples of hybrid cloud security architectures. Real-time monitoring and clear payment alternatives help with expenditure control.

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BH Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

From the report: “On 18 March 2021, a HSE staff member interacted with a malicious Microsoft Office Excel file attached to a phishing email. But looking at the bigger picture, the real question to ask is: how did that email bypass the HSE’s defences, its antivirus and spam filters? 7: See cybersecurity as an investment, not a cost.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Endpoint security : protects endpoints with antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, etc. For example, hackers can use packet sniffers or a phishing link using a man-in-the-middle attack. Poor Maintenance The best security tools and architecture will be undermined by poor maintenance practices.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2024

SWGs’ main function centers on security — offering greater defense against cyber attacks than standard proxy servers and protecting your overall network security architecture. Content inspection: SWGs end web sessions to inspect content using URL filtering, advanced machine learning (AML), antivirus (AV) scanning, and sandboxing.

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Firewall Architecture Malware Internet 63

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 15, 2021

As the zero trust architecture ‘s core technology, implementing microsegmentation isn’t about heavily restricting communication within a network. Microsegmentation and the zero trust architecture go hand in hand. This step requires the full vision of threat prevention, malware and phishing, and firewall logs in real-time.

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Firewall Architecture Technology Software 99

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We need to prove that solutions can actually be effectiveGermany-based independent security evaluator AV-TEST began by testing antivirus software (hence the name) and grew to test the various and ever more sophisticated security solutions seen on the market today. In all cases, the score was over 80% and in some cases, closer to 90%.

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DNS Architecture Marketing Cyber threats 69

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Employee Education and Awareness: Inform those who work remotely about security dangers, phishing scams, and the significance of adhering to best practices for remote access through employee training. Secure File Sharing and Collaboration Tools: Secure file-sharing platforms are necessary for collaborative work.

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Passwords Authentication Encryption VPN 97

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The next three actions: prioritize assets and evaluate traffic, microsegmentation, and adaptive monitoring are central steps of the zero trust architecture and greatly reduce your risks of an attack. This is especially true for your existing intrusion detection and prevention system (IDPS), antivirus, and anti-malware. Offline Backups.

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Ransomware Backups Software Encryption 97

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

We believe that these archive files have been distributed using spear phishing emails. Data sent via submit API includes: OS Architecture Antivirus installed Computer Name OS Build Version.NET information PowerShell information Python information (Install path, version etc.) Archive files. knock request headers.

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Malware Encryption Antivirus Architecture 134

SiteLock

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Disguised as an Adobe Flash Installer, the malware doesn’t travel through traditional types of ransomware attacks like phishing emails, but rather through drive-by downloads on compromised websites. Have updated antivirus software. Implement network architecture and security controls that segment a corporate network.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Phishing Attacks Phishing campaigns exploit human error by tricking employees or contractors into clicking on malicious links or attachments. Deploy endpoint protection: Install antivirus, anti-malware, and firewall solutions on all ICS devices to block malicious access.

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Firmware Encryption Manufacturing Risk 110

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Asset Discovery Controls Unauthorized devices can intercept or redirect network traffic through attacks such as connecting unauthorized computers to the network, deploying packet sniffers to intercept network traffic, or delivering a phishing link to a man-in-the-middle attack to steal login credentials and data.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2019

Last days of 2019 were the perfect time to spread phishing campaigns using email templates based on the Portuguese Government Finance & Tax. This is a clear signal that most of the antivirus engines don’t detect yet the malware signature. Lampion trojan (P-19-2.dll) The malware’s protection.

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Malware Internet Internet Antivirus 98

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

McAfee is widely known for bringing the first antivirus software to market. In its software-based architecture, DbProtect is ready for virtualization and provides non-disruptive agentless scan engines, lightweight sensors, and pre-configured policies to optimize security out of the box.

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Firewall Encryption Computers and Electronics Software 121

eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

These types are layered security that work together to create a fully secure architecture that reduces risks and secures sensitive data in cloud settings from attacks and vulnerabilities. Encourage Company-Wide Security Awareness Train your employees about data protection policies, phishing awareness, and incident response protocols.

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Encryption Data breaches Backups Authentication 71

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Whether deployed by ransomware groups or individuals via ransomware as a service (RaaS) , the most common method of ransomware deployment is a phishing email. There are several methods of delivering ransomware attacks. The victim is sent an email with an attachment, and once they click on the link, the malware file downloads.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

We believe that these archive files have been distributed using spear phishing emails. Architecture. Antivirus installed. The following diagram shows the overall attack flow used by the threat actor to drop Woody Rat: Woody Rat distribution methods. Archive files. knock request headers. Data sent via submit API includes: OS.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 14, 2024

Firewall C: Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Features : Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture delivering firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS), secure web gateway, and zero-trust network access. Increased vulnerability to phishing attacks and malware. Implemented strict access control policies and real-time threat monitoring.

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