CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 17, 2023

However, as manual track down of threats is impossible, due to sheer volumes of data, analysts use an automated form of software that assists them in collecting, analyzing and sharing information with the teams to ensure identity and prevention of harm from attacks.

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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 have been observed deploying two distinct ransomware variants against different system architectures within the same attack. The operators frequently disable security software to evade detection and for lateral movement. It was this first time that the operators adopted this tactic.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

To Cheng, allowlisting is ideal for health care security stacks, as it’s designed as an additional defense mechanism for antivirus tools and other security measures. On the other hand, the denylist architecture would allow the ransomware threat to enter the system as the tool observes it for suspicious behavior.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2020

However, the use of an uncommon platform may have helped evade detection by antivirus software.” is dropped depending on the Windows system architecture of the target machine. . . “The use of Node.js The Java downloader is obfuscated via Allatori in the bait document, the malware downloads the Node.js The wizard.js

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

Here are our picks for the top 20 cybersecurity software vendors plus 10 honorable mentions – with the caveat that at least a couple of those 30 companies are likely to merge. It also includes advanced features such as SAML-based single sign-on (SSO) and the company's security architecture has never been hacked. Heimdal Security.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Networks are complex and connect to a number of critical components — software, applications, databases, and various types of endpoints — that don’t all operate the same way, making it a complicated challenge to keep threats off the network. It is one component of the greater vulnerability management framework.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Specifically, to make their digital operations ever more flexible and agile, enterprises have grown ever more reliant on third-party software developers. Hark back two decades, Olson says, and the software that website publishers deployed to conduct online advertising and retail transactions was 80 percent homegrown.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 11, 2022

Because it’s prevalent in most cloud-based architecture and pretty common in enterprises, it’s attractive for hackers, and it does require monitoring. Obviously, classic antivirus software won’t catch threats like OrBit that are specifically meant to evade them.

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Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2021

The MSI installer has two embedded links – which one is chosen depends on the victim’s processor architecture.” Bizarro gathers system info, including computer name, OS version, default browser name, installed antivirus software. ” reads the analysis published by Kaspersky.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 27, 2021

The attack surface is too large and the underlying technologies used today are so complex and insecure that if there isn’t already a devastating, known security vulnerability affecting the hardware or software used, it’s probably just because security researchers haven’t found and written a CVE entry for it yet.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2019

Scranos is a powerful cross-platform rootkit-enabled spyware discovered while investigating malware posing as legitimate software like video players, drivers and even anti-virus products. ” Scranos implements a modular architecture, with many components in the early stage of development.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The attackers distributed the malicious files using websites for downloading popular software (uTorrent, Microsoft Office, Minecraft, etc.) Users would see these malicious sites in the top results when searching for resources freely distributing popular software like uTorrent, MS Excel, MS Word, Minecraft, Discord and so on.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 10, 2022

The HTTP Trojan seems to generate fingerprinting-containing information such as the computer name, the local IP addresses, the OS version, the architecture (x86 or x64), and the values of MachineGUID. The researchers believed the launcher might support other modules that require additional parameters, which could explain such artifacts.

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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 actors frequently target known software vulnerabilities, using the delay in patch installation to gain unauthorized access or jeopardize the security of the cloud environment.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In today's digital age, the concept of security has evolved far beyond the traditional boundaries of firewalls and antivirus software. This shift has made identity-first security a core component of modern security initiatives, such as zero trust architecture and cloud-first strategies.

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SecureList

MAY 11, 2023

Security researchers discovered an archive that contained test builds of the malware for a number of less common platforms, including macOS and FreeBSD, as well as for various non-standard processor architectures, such as MIPS and SPARC. As for the second trend, we saw that BlackCat adjusted their TTPs midway through the year.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Planning the deployment: Create a deployment plan that considers network architecture, security infrastructure, compatibility, and the resources required for successful integration. Continuously updating the solution: Update the EDR software regularly to detect new threats and stop attacks from other malware variants.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Also Read: Best Encryption Tools & Software for 2021. Promptly Patch Software. It’s a basic security precaution to ensure that all software is updated with the latest security patches, but it’s worth reiterating because breaches continue due to prolonging updating. Update Anti-Ransomware Software. Screenshot example.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

Endpoint security solutions, including antivirus software and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools, aim to protect individual devices from malicious activity. Unlike tools that look at a single dimension (the endpoint), XDR architectures extend across multiple security dimensions.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

With the growth of personal VPN use, many enterprises are phasing them out in favor of more advanced cloud-based solutions, including zero-trust architecture , software-defined perimeters , and micro-segmentation. VPN software can also be exploited–especially the free versions. The technology is by no means perfect.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2022

There are 20,000 or more new software and hardware vulnerabilities every year, yet only a few hundred might be actively exploited. VMaaS is a way to deliver these services via the cloud rather than downloading and running on-premises software. That process can be overwhelming. What is Vulnerability Management as a Service?

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Implementing advanced endpoint security measures, such as multi-factor authentication, encryption, and regular patching and updating of software, can significantly reduce the risk of attacks. Embracing Zero Trust Architecture: The traditional perimeter-based security model is no longer sufficient in today’s threat landscape.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Admins can apply the security updates, upgrade their JunOS software to the current version, or disable Internet access to the J-Web interface to eliminate the attack vector. Given that this software is utilized by large organizations with valuable assets, any critical flaw can be significant.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The vulnerability affects every version of the software from 13.12 While the updates solve this issue, the new versions also patch non-security functions of the software. The fix: LogPoint uses sandboxes like vmray and Any.Run to dissect the tactics and procedures used by the Akira software. before 16.2.7 and from 16.3

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Vulnerability Types Vulnerabilities fall into several categories: By location: On-premise network or Cloud Software (OS, apps) or Hardware Defense system or Basic infrastructure By nature: Procedural vulnerabilities. Architectural vulnerabilities. Acquire vulnerability protection software.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 2, 2021

One-time validation, EDR, or even micro-segmentation or antivirus software operating in silos simply does not suffice because the threats evolve on both sides of the enterprise perimeter and user attributes are dynamic, especially in distributed and remote environments. . High friction and high cost .

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 23, 2021

Antivirus protection isn’t enough to protect against today’s advanced threats. In 2021, sandboxes are now a fundamental part of an organization’s cybersecurity architecture. In 2021, sandboxes are now a fundamental part of an organization’s cybersecurity architecture. Antivirus Coverage Isn’t Enough. What is a sandbox?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Featured Partners: Cybersecurity Software Learn more Learn more Learn more 3 General DNS Attack Prevention Best Practices Although DNS servers make all connections to the internet, they also resolve hostnames and IP addresses for all local devices (Ex: printers) on the local network. Everything You Need to Know.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Starting to investigate this case we realized that the compromised systems were financial software servers and that these servers were having network access to several dozen subsidiaries of the targeted organization. At that point, we realized the compromise of one plant’s domain controller was just the tip of the iceberg.

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Hacker's King

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

> Malware > Malware Analysis > Top 10 opensource tools Malware Is software that is intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or network. Essentially, if it's software that seeks to harm or exploit any device or network, it's considered malware. PEiD Detects packers, cryptors, and compilers### 9.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Integration with security suites: Host-based firewalls can be used with antivirus and other security technologies to provide layered protection against cyber attacks. They serve as part of a multi-layered security strategy, enhancing effectiveness when integrated into a comprehensive security at higher levels of the network architecture.

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SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

We believe this is a continuation of a campaign last summer, reported by Avast , in which the malware masqueraded as the Malwarebytes antivirus installer. The Apple M1, a direct relative of the processors used in the iPhone and iPad, will ultimately allow Apple to unify its software under a single architecture.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hybrid Cloud Security Architecture Explained A hybrid cloud architecture primarily involves integrating different types of cloud and on-premises technology to fulfill an organization’s unique demands. Here are some examples of hybrid cloud security architectures.

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SecureList

MAY 17, 2021

The MSI installer has two embedded links – which one is chosen depends on the victim’s processor architecture. Bizarro gathers the following information about the system on which it is running: Computer name; Operating system version; Default browser name; Installed antivirus software name. compatible;MSIE 6.0;

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Banking Social Engineering Malware Engineering 145

Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2022

Researchers from antivirus firm Avast spotted a new Linux rootkit, dubbed ‘Syslogk,’ that uses specially crafted “magic packets” to activate a dormant backdoor on the device. Experts spotted a new Linux rootkit, dubbed ‘Syslogk,’ that uses specially crafted “magic packets” to activate a dormant backdoor on the device.

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