Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The following article analyzes the operation of this technique as explained by OALABS researchers, highlighting the risks and protective measures we can take: [link] Attack flow The Credential Flusher method uses an AutoIt script to force users to enter their credentials in a browser operating in kiosk mode.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

This is the most important thing in this article. Get their passwords changed (see above), and enable two-factor authentication. Many security professionals stopped using antivirus many years ago, and more and more are doing so as native offerings from operating systems improve. Here’s the full list as an infographic.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

We havent [sic] seen any Media articles on this and as such you should be the first to report it, we are sure they are just keeping it under wraps.” “The authentication for that was entirely separate, so the lateral movement [of the intruders] didn’t allow them to touch that,” Schafer said.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

While this article focuses on handling data breaches, a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan (BCP) encompasses a broad spectrum of risks, including pandemics, natural disasters, financial instability, and human errors. Establish a clear timeline and recreate the sequence of events leading to the data leak.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Murky Ad-Tech World Powering Surveillance of US Military Personnel WIRED This is mostly a continuation of another WIRED article where they detailed how Ad-Tech got the personal information and location data of US military members stationed in Germany. When exploited, an authenticated attacker could elevate to SYSTEM level privileges.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In this article, we will try to bust some of the common myths and misconceptions that are circling around smart phones and their usage. Apps related to mobile security are senseless- There is a notion among smart phone users that their device doesn’t need an antivirus software as they are downloading content only from Google Playstore.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

What is Two-Factor Authentication? IdentityIQ Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security tool that requires you to verify your identity twice before you can gain access to a system. They work like an authenticator app but are tied to a separate physical device, not your phone. Go to Settings Navigate to the account settings.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

In this article, we will explore the concept of smartphone ransomware, its potential consequences, and most importantly, the measures you can take to protect yourself from this growing menace. 3. Install Antivirus Software: Utilize a reliable mobile security solution that can detect and prevent ransomware infections.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Together these practices — which include multi-factor authentication (MFA), restricting administrative privileges and daily backups — provide a clear framework for businesses anywhere that are looking to improve their foundational security footing , as we’ve previously noted on the Duo Blog.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2021

Troy Hunt and the FBI provided some recommendations for anyone that finds themselves in this collection of data: "Keep security software such as antivirus up to date with current definitions. Turn on 2-factor authentication wherever available. What if my credentials were stolen by Emotet? Change your email account password.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

Use multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) to help protect your accounts wherever it’s offered. Content blockers help reduce ads, Trojans, phishing, and other undesirable content that an antivirus product alone may not stop. Use a password manager to create and remember passwords if you can. Be alert for people trying to trick you.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Performance Gone are the days when antivirus software was the sole security agent vying for resources. Today, the average enterprise endpoint hosts between two and five security agents, including antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR), encryption software, log collectors, and endpoint management software.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

” (Read previous article here.) In this article, Alien Labs is updating that research with new information. As of the publishing of this article, antivirus (AV) vendor detection for BotenaGo and its variants remains behind with very low detection coverage from most of AV vendors. Additional updates.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

If a threat actor has the Dataproc IP address, they can access it without authenticating themselves. Orca Security’s research group released an article covering this vulnerability. The Orca team said that at the time of writing this article, Google hadn’t fixed the flaw, only identifying it as an Abuse Risk.

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Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2021

Bizarro has x64 modules, the malicious code allows to trick victims into entering two-factor authentication codes in fake pop-ups. While writing this article, we saw hacked WordPress, Amazon and Azure servers used for storing archives. Experts also noticed that the malware is also installed via a trojanized app.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 2, 2023

Use antivirus software that can detect and block malware. Enable two-factor authentication whenever possible that requires you to enter an additional code after entering your password. You should scan your computer with antivirus software to ensure no spyware or keylogger malware is present. How Can Keylogging Be Prevented?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Numerous articles, vulnerability reports, and analytical materials prove this fact. Regardless of the user authentication mechanism used, privileges must be built into the operating system, file system, applications, databases, hypervisors, cloud platforms, network infrastructure. Authentication without PAM. Issues with terms.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

It includes features such as Simultaneous Authentication of Equal (SAE), the Dragonfly handshake, simplified setup, better IoT device security, and future proofing. But in the meantime, WPA2 with a good firewall setting and antivirus software on your devices is pretty good security. That’s a significant improvement over WPA2.

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SecureList

MAY 17, 2021

In this article we analyse the technical features of the Trojan’s components, giving a detailed overview of obfuscation techniques, the infection process and subsequent functions, as well as the social engineering tactics used by the cybercriminals to convince their victims to give away their personal online banking details.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

When possible, you should use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to help protect your accounts. Today, content blockers have become essential to help reduce ads, Trojans, phishing, and other undesirable content that an antivirus product alone may not cover. Keep your operating system and installed software up to date.

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This article will focus on you, and how you can “secure your world.” Turn on MFA Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is like a secondary defense for your accounts. Look for and turn on MFA It may be called two-factor authentication, two-step authentication or similar. Let’s review them together!

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The protection of your priceless digital assets will be guaranteed by this article’s discussion of the best techniques for protecting your Bitcoin wallet.Bu Also, whenever it is possible, activate two-factor authentication (2FA). Keep your name and birthday away from utilizing information that might be easily guessed.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

When you click on these links, the code becomes active, allowing them to overcome your login processes, including multi-factor authentication, and potentially get unwanted access to your personal and financial information. Apply 2FA or MFA Increase account security by using two-factor authentication (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack. Don’t worry, there are solutions that can make your life easier – we speak about them as a part of a strong multilayer ransomware protection strategy we talk about in this article.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

To make sure that your time spent online is enjoyable and risk-free, this article provides seven simple internet safety tips. When you update your antivirus software , you make sure it knows about the newest dangers, enabling it to protect your device. IdentityIQ offers antivirus with Bitdefender® Total Security. #2

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems. Multi-factor authentication : Protects stolen credentials against use by requiring more than a simple username and password combination for access to resources.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Physical appliances provide functionality for routing wide area networks (WANs), stateful firewalls, SD-WANs, NGFW, antivirus, intrusion prevention services (IPS), and unified threat management (UTM) capabilities for local networks. out of 5 possible criteria Monitoring and Management: 6.51 out of 7 possible criteria Asset Control: 3.4

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Additionally, be cautious when adding new friends; verify their authenticity through known offline connections. Embrace a multi-layered software protection approach, including antivirus, anti-phishing, and other anti-malware tools. Even harmless details, such as pet names or birthplaces, can be used by hackers to reset passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

This article explores: What Is Email Security Best Options to Secure Business Email Email Security Best Practices How Email Security Blocks Threats Bottom Line: Email Security What Is Email Security Email security is a concept that protects email accounts, servers, and communications from unauthorized access, data loss, or compromise.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

DNS communicates in plain text and, without modification, DNS assumes that all information it receives is accurate, authentic, and authoritative. To protect the protocol, best practices will add additional protocols to the process that encrypt the DNS communication and authenticate the results. MFA methods should be carefully selected.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

Macs running the M1 chip now support the same degree of robust security Apple consumers expect from their iOS devices, which means features like Kernel Integrity Protection, Fast Permission Restrictions (which help mitigate web-based or runtime attacks), and Pointer Authentication Codes. Securing themselves in the foot. No matter the malware.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2022

In this article, we’ll cover some of the most important tools to have in your security arsenal and some of the best vendors in each category. If you’re here looking for antivirus software, see our list of the best antivirus software for 2021. It also comes with next-generation antivirus (NGAV) and device control.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This helps ensure you are accessing the authentic site and not a fraudulent site. Update Your Software: Keep your antivirus and anti-malware software up to date to provide an additional layer of protection against potential threats.

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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). Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

In this article, we uncover what holiday scams are, how they take shape, and the different types you might encounter. Always keep your software and antivirus programs up to date. Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security, so enable it whenever possible. What Is a Phishing Scam? What is seasonal phishing?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

As of the publishing of this article, BotenaGo currently has low antivirus (AV) detection rate with only 6/62 known AVs seen in VirusTotal: (Figure 1). 2830690: ETPRO EXPLOIT GPON Authentication Bypass Attempt (CVE-2018-10561). 2027063: ET EXPLOIT Outbound GPON Authentication Bypass Attempt (CVE-2018-10561).

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