Hot for Security

MARCH 18, 2021

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI have released a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on TrickBot warning that a sophisticated group of cyber actors are sending phishing emails claiming to contain proof of traffic violations to lure victims into downloading the insidious malware.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The cyber attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, putting our personal information at risk. To protect against attacks like Credential Flusher, it is essential to adopt a series of security measures: Use updated antivirus software: Ensure that your security software is always up to date to detect and block the latest threats.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2019

IDF hit Hamas, it is the first time a state launched an immediate physical attack in response to a cyber attack. Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability found in Kaspersky Antivirus Engine. Top-Tier Russian Hacking group Fxmsp claims hack of major AntiVirus Companies. ATMitch: New Evidence Spotted In The Wild.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2021

Microsoft spotted a series of attacks that use SEO poisoning to deliver a remote access trojan (RAT) used by threat actors to steal sensitive data. Microsoft is monitoring a wave of cyber attacks that leverages SEO poisoning to deliver a remote access trojan (RAT) to steal sensitive data from the infected systems.

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2019

BlackBerry Cylance addresses AI-based antivirus engine bypass. Comodo Antivirus is affected by several vulnerabilities. Android Spyware Monokle, developed by Russian defense contractor, used in targeted attacks. German firms BASF, Siemens, Henkel hit by cyber attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Antivirus programs and firewalls are pretty good at catching malware before it can infect devices, but occasionally malware can slip through defenses, endangering personal and financial information. Your Antivirus is Randomly Disabled Malware often disables antivirus software, leaving your device open to further infection.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

The products in question are Heimdal Threat Prevention, Patch & Asset Management, Ransomware Encryption Protection, Antivirus, Privileged Access Management, Application Control, Email Security, and Remote Desktop. A CyberSecurity Software is a must for Cyber Security and Privacy of a business or individual. Improved Data Security.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 17, 2023

However, the detection rate of mainstream antivirus engines on this file was close to zero, which aroused our curiosity. a global network and cyber security leader, protects enterprises and carriers from advanced cyber attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The same holds true for the cyber underground. Related: Leveraging botnets to scale attacks For a long while now, criminal hackers have relied on leveraging low-cost botnet services to blast out cyber attacks as far and wide as they could, indiscriminately. Over the past 18 months or so, a fresh trend has come into vogue.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Microsoft quickly issued a patch – but slow updates by users left the hole open for NotPetya , a huge cyber attack that disabled systems and made them inaccessible just two months later. In July 2021, another wave of attacks hit SolarWinds. Further reading: Top Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Vendors for 2021.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The main reason why these campaigns exploded so dramatically was that they used previously leaked NSA exploits called EternalBlue and DoublePulsar, which made the attacks absolutely inconspicuous and therefore almost impossible to prevent. WannaCry and NotPetya cyber-attacks have since been attributed to state-funded threat actors.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2020

Thanks to “infosharing” activities it is possible to block or, in specific cases, to prevent cyber attacks.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Phishing often serves as the gateway to cyber attacks, opening the door to impactful follow-on activity like malware and ransomware deployment or access to internal networks, ultimately causing substantial financial losses. This incident shows that while security tools are essential, phishing emails can still slip through.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Italy was also marginally affected by the attack and the case was dealt with by the Computer Crime Operations Centre of the Postal Police (CNAIPIC ) [link] , which promptly issued an alert [link] on the very day of the event, recommending some useful actions also to prevent further possible propagation. What should we learn from this?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Back then, endpoint security focused on computers, which meant the installation of antivirus, malware protection, firewall, and (sometimes) VPN in every computer. Modern endpoint protection veers away from the conventional system of installing a cyber defense application in each and every device connected to the network. It is urgent.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Recognize that cyber-criminals are constantly evolving their tactics, so it is essential to stay up to date with emerging trends and vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The new BlackByte exfiltration tool performs a series of checks both to make sure it’s not running in a sandboxed environment and to monitor for antivirus tools – similar to BlackByte’s pattern of behavior. BlackByte Exfiltration Tool. Exbyte then searches for document files (.txt,doc,pdf),

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2019

Yomi is a malware sandbox able to digest and detonate malicious documents, executables, installers and scripts in a controlled environment, silently recording each samples actions inside the custom analysis environment designed to defeat evasion techniques, and then spot and track the malicious behaviour hidden by attackers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Phishing is the most formidable social engineering tactic that cybercriminals use to persuade employees to disclose sensitive information, whether it be clicking a suspicious link, downloading an attachment or visiting a malicious website – not to mention simply providing credential information outright.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

The latest, released today by Avast Threat Labs, outlines a new type of malware embedded in cracked versions of some popular video games, such as Grand Theft Auto V, Far Cry 5, The Sims 4 and others, that disables antivirus programs and installs XMRig to mine Monero cryptocurrency.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

It’s surprising, to see just how many businesses have plans in place for all sorts of things such as fire, flood and COVID-related issues, yet don’t have any action plans in place should a cyber attack occur. What happens in the minutes, hours and days after an attack is crucial.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2019

The first public mention related to Altran cyber attack was seen in a tweet on January 25th, which received a reply from a computer security researcher who hinted that a malware sample that was uploaded to VirusTotal was behind the attack.ù. This means that any company within the attacker’s scope could be compromised by crooks.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

When you purchase a new PC, you wouldn’t dream of connecting to the Internet without having an antivirus tool in place. Because it’s fairly common knowledge that the pace of growth and infection of viruses and attacks that affect personal computers is increasing rapidly and they can do serious damage.

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Security Affairs

MAY 23, 2019

During our analysis we constantly run into the tricks cyber-attackers use to bypass companies security defences, sometimes advanced, others not. Many times, despite their elegance (or lack of it), these techniques are effective and actually help the cyber criminals to get into victim computers and penetrate company networks.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 30, 2023

10 ) And of course, IT systems and devices should be equipped with up-to-date antivirus software to quickly detect and alert users of malware that may have been unintentionally downloaded. About EclecticIQ Intelligence and Research EclecticIQ is a global provider of threat intelligence, hunting and response technology and services.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Mimecast uses multi-layered detection engines to identify and neutralize threats, stopping malware, spam and targeted attacks before they reach the network. In addition to ransomware protection, it can defend against malware, spam, and targeted attacks like CEO fraud, spear phishing email threats and advanced persistent threats.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

Each new technology comes with its own set of vulnerabilities and potential chinks in the armor for attackers to slip through, making it increasingly challenging to maintain robust defenses. Moreover, the asymmetric nature of cyber attacks exacerbates the problem.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Securing SMB Success: The Indispensable Role of Protective DNS Cyber attacks pose as much risk to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as they do to large organizations — if not more. Implementing a Domain Name Service (DNS) security solution is the most efficient way to protect your business against a wide variety of attacks.

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

The cyber security aspect of working from home is extremely important, as cyber attacks are on the rise. Employees may accidentally delete important data, initiate a cyber attack by clicking a corrupted link or downloading an infected file, disclose sensitive data to a criminal, or intentionally steal corporate data.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Breach and Attack Simulation Product Guide Top 20 Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Vendors Penetration Testing Penetration testing is a tried-and-true method of cyber attack simulation. In many cases, antivirus protection is included as part of a greater cybersecurity suite of solutions, such as EDR or XDR.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

This could include malware that antivirus and security solutions can’t detect; a secure internet connection to prevent tracing; initial access to victim companies’ networks or mailboxes (which is also key to many ransomware infections); effective social engineering content; fraudulent content hosting, and more.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The attack is one of a long line of ransomware attacks targeting healthcare institutions. It serves as a warning to regularly backup company data and train every employee on how to identify phishing and social engineering attacks. This client is the only disclosed victim of the cyber attack.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Cybersecurity refers to the set of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect digital devices, networks, and data from cyber threats. With the increase in the number of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it has become essential to take cybersecurity seriously. Why Is Cybersecurity Important?

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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. Attackers often exploit employees’ lack of awareness through social engineering techniques.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Social Engineering Techniques Social engineering is different—it’s about manipulating people instead of hacking technology. Attackers use psychology tricks to deceive users into sharing confidential information or giving them access rights. Real-life examples show how effective social engineering can be.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

As new forms of malicious code appeared, an antivirus (AV) industry arose to tackle the challenge of detecting and responding to cyber threats. These early companies innovated various strategies to identify and stop attacks. Ransomware. Trojans/Spyware. Logic bombs.

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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.

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