eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2025

A new wave of cyberattacks is sweeping through Russia as cybercriminals deploy the so-called SilentCryptoMiner a cryptocurrency miner masquerading as a legitimate internet bypass tool. In reality, the archive includes a Python-based loader that eventually retrieves the miner payload.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Emerging from traditional antivirus and endpoint protection platforms, EDR rose to the fore in the mid-2010s to improve upon the continuous monitoring of servers, desktops, laptops and mobile devices and put security teams in a better position to mitigate advanced threats, such as APTs and zero-day vulnerabilities.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 18, 2019

app), one very interesting Internet address is connected to all of them — 185.159.83[.]24. That investigation determined the attackers also used ScreenConnect to access computers belonging to Maritz employees. “This was the same tool that was used to effectuate the cyber-attack in Spring 2016.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Imagine all the company information that you send over the internet from your computer. You can achieve this by connecting to the internet through a VPN. This way, data is encrypted when passing through the internet, such that other people can’t read what is being sent. Use an antivirus. Be careful when sharing screens.

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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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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

In the 21st century, the internet has become an inseparable part of our daily lives. We need the internet to perform our daily tasks and to connect with the world around us. The Internet is essential to check daily mail and perform office tasks. The students depend on the internet for learning and projects.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Cybersecurity is the practice of defending computers, networks, and data from malicious attacks. Tools like firewalls, antivirus software, and encryption help safeguard information. Antivirus Software : Antivirus and anti-malware tools scan devices for harmful software, prevent infections, and remove any threats found.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

When creating a BCP, the following guiding questions can serve as a starting point: How would the organization function if critical systems such as computers, laptops, servers, email, and the Internet were unavailable? It serves as a barrier between web applications and the Internet, identifying traces of various cyber attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 11, 2021

Security analysts are warning us against such practices as they help hackers in gaining access to a device that might help them steal not only the info but also make them as botnets that help them in launching future cyber attack campaigns. Then, how to protect a smart phone against such mobile ransomware 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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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

In May, the FBI and CISA also warned cyber attacks coordinated by Beijing and attempting to steal COVID-19 information from US health care, pharmaceutical, and research industry sectors. Scan all software downloaded from the Internet prior to executing. Exercise caution when using removable media (e.g.,

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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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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2019

BlackBerry Cylance addresses AI-based antivirus engine bypass. Kazakhstan wants to intercept all HTTPS Internet traffic of its citizens. Comodo Antivirus is affected by several vulnerabilities. Android Spyware Monokle, developed by Russian defense contractor, used in targeted attacks.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Bank of Valletta shut down its operations after a cyber attack. Astaroth Trojan relies on legitimate os and antivirus processes to steal data. Russia is going to disconnect from the internet as part of a planned test. Ubuntu snapd flaw allows getting root access to the system.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 25, 2020

As jarring as this abrupt shift to remote work has been for countless companies, government agencies and educational institutions, it has conversely been a huge boon for cyber criminals. The Internet from its inception has presented a wide open attack vector to threat actors. Threat actors haven’t missed a beat. I’ll keep watch.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 16, 2019

Related: AI one-upsmanship prevails in antivirus field. Model N’s study provides yet another perspective on the unprecedented complexities organizations must navigate to compete in an internet-centric business environment. Pulitzer Prize-winning business journalist Byron V. LW provides consulting services to the vendors we cover.).

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Remote workers who wish to simultaneously connect work-related systems and leisure appliances to the internet can now do so, with the ability to manage saturations with up to 200% greater available spectrum than dual band Wi-Fi routers. Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500. The RAXE500 also comes with five gigabit ports and two USB 3.0

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

It additionally spans mild-impact screen lockers, data wipers disguised as something else, infections that overwrite the master boot record (MBR), and most recently, nasties that enhance the attack logic with data theft. WannaCry and NotPetya cyber-attacks have since been attributed to state-funded threat actors.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Research from Deloitte found that 91% of all cyber attacks begin with a phishing email. Identity protection Cybercriminals relentlessly scour the internet in search of leaked personal data. A trusted VPN encrypts your internet connection, which masks your IP address and keeps hackers away. noreply@yourbank.com.)

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2019

In a related development, OneSpan, a Chicago-based supplier of authentication technology to 2,000 banks worldwide, reports seeing a rise in cyber attacks targeting mobile banking patrons. In a nutshell: lock your device; click judiciously; use antivirus. Following these nine best practices tips is a good place to start.

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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 helps security teams make informed decisions on potential threats to their environments.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Everyone who uses the internet or deals with a digital file or task uses an endpoint device. In other words, not having endpoint security is akin to recklessly using connected devices exposed to various cyber threats. Is it too complex and costly? Unfortunately, it is no longer as simple as it used to be in the past. In conclusion.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 12, 2021

True enough, cyber attacks are steadily becoming more sophisticated across the board and the attack surface continues to expand as digital transformation accelerates. At the same time, more organizations are taking cyber risk mitigation as seriously as they should. “We Incremental gains are being made.

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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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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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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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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

That conclusion was supported by other security studies around the same time that found small businesses suffered the most cyber attacks. That malware is then spread to visitors to those websites, as well as attack other websites, and so continue the spread of malware. And the New York Times can testify to that.

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Hacker Combat

JULY 27, 2020

All this sensitive info, especially in regards to payment profiles, has since become the target for malicious cyber attacks and hacking schemes. What does Cyber Attacks Look Like. Frequent updates and use of antivirus or anti-malware software are common practices among businesses.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

As businesses in every sector embrace digital transformation initiatives, adopting cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, automation, AI, and interconnected ecosystems, their attack surface widens exponentially. 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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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The infection chain was divided into four stages : The malware was installed through a dropper, a program executed by opening an attachment to a deceptive e-mail, probably a fake pdf or doc file, or executed directly from the Internet, without user interaction, exploiting the exploit described in the point 4. What should we learn from this?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Below are 10 best practices organizations should be employing to better position themselves and their customers for cyber safety. Endpoint security – mobile device management (MDM) policies, antivirus (AV) solutions, URL filtering and blocking are all considered good cyber hygiene to block the most basic cyber threats.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

“It is critical that Australian organisations are alert to these threats and take steps to adopt an enhanced cyber security posture and increase monitoring for threats. These actions will help to reduce the impacts to Australian organisations of any cyber attacks.”

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 30, 2023

Specifically, users should double-check URLs for accuracy before clicking on them, type a known URL directly into the browser search bar, or use an ad-blocking extension when browsing the internet. (

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Hackers may use a keylogger to capture sensitive information, including payment details and login credentials of victims, or they may leverage a screen grabber to capture internet activity. Computer viruses often utilize deception techniques and keep evolving to evade antivirus software. Computer worms.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Some of the most effective ones you can implement include: Employing employee training and awareness With human error often being the weakest link in any company’s operations, it's vital for nonprofits to educate their staff and volunteers, which includes safe internet practices and recognizing potential threats that exist.

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SecureList

MARCH 14, 2022

We also covered unknown and unattributed attacks and hacktivist activity taking place in the same timeframe. We assess that the number of cyber attacks in Ukraine will increase during the next six months. Currently, we assess that the risk of the cyber component of this conflict spilling over to Europe is medium-high.

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