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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Quick Heal Antivirus

JUNE 17, 2021

The post Breaches and Incidents: Top 5 Cyber-attacks in Quarter 1 – 2021 appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice. The second wave of the pandemic has hit India hard from a cybersecurity perspective. There has been a.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 18, 2019

The crooks responsible for launching phishing campaigns that netted dozens of employees and more than 100 computer systems last month at Wipro , India’s third-largest IT outsourcing firm, also appear to have targeted a number of other competing providers, including Infosys and Cognizant , new evidence suggests. Image: urlscan.io.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

About 90% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email, text or malicious link, so training users not to click on anything they’re not sure about could have the highest return on investment (ROI) of any prevention technique — if those training efforts are successful and reinforced.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Keep all devices updated with the latest security patches, and use reputable antivirus solutions that can block suspicious downloads and identify malicious software. What was once a clear distinction between mass phishing emails and more targeted spear-phishing attempts is now blurring, making it harder to distinguish between the two.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Web application vulnerabilities To prevent attackers from interfering with the operation of web applications, experts recommend using a Web Application Firewall (WAF). It serves as a barrier between web applications and the Internet, identifying traces of various cyber attacks.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 17, 2024

YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Recent Cyber Attacks: Trends, Tactics, and Countermeasures What is FASTCash? Stealth Capabilities : The malware is designed to avoid detection by traditional antivirus solutions, employing techniques such as process masquerading and rootkit-like functionality.

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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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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

“We are absolutely committed to ensuring UK academia is as safe as possible from cyber threats, and will not hesitate to act when that threat evolves.”. This summer the NCSC investigated an increased number of cyber attacks on universities, schools, and colleges, most of them were hit with ransomware. ” reads the advisory.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so do the risks of cyber attacks. It has become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to protect themselves from cyber threats. From small businesses to large corporations, no company is safe from a cyber attack. A secure network starts with a strong password policy.

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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? Getting the basics right isn’t as simple as it sounds.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The cyber attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, putting our personal information at risk. The malware is distributed via the Amadey loader ( [link] ), which can be spread through phishing e-mails or downloads from compromised sites. 11 and executes them.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2022

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

With the internet becoming a part of our daily lives it is sad but important to know that the dangers of Cyber attacks are increasing every day. First, let’s understand what is a cyber attack. So protecting your computers from different types of cyber attacks is very important.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Identifying phishing scams Phishing scams appear in our email inboxes, text messages and even voicemails on a daily basis. Research from Deloitte found that 91% of all cyber attacks begin with a phishing email. Research from Deloitte found that 91% of all cyber attacks begin with a phishing email.

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2019

BlackBerry Cylance addresses AI-based antivirus engine bypass. Hackers published a list of allegedly phished Discord login credentials. Comodo Antivirus is affected by several vulnerabilities. Android Spyware Monokle, developed by Russian defense contractor, used in targeted 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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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

The cyber security aspect of working from home is extremely important, as cyber attacks are on the rise. There are various cyber risks for your data. They include insider threats, phishing, and ransomware. Phishing attacks are tricky, because even one sloppy click can put the whole system in danger.

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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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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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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. In conclusion.

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Vipre

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

These links are commonly distributed through email and text messages in a cyber attack method known as phishing. Phishing attacks act as a bait and switch. Antivirus software. While VIPRE’s Antivirus protection is comprehensive, you still remain a crucial component of virus prevention.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2019

Ecuador suffered 40 Million Cyber attacks after the Julian Assange arrest. Ransomware attack knocks Weather Channel off the Air. Avast, Avira, Sophos and other antivirus solutions show problems after. Google is going to block logins from embedded browsers against MitM phishing attacks.

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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. Constantly updates threat intelligence feeds to provide timely protection against new attacks and zero-day vulnerabilities.

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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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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More than half of the breaches started with the network servers being compromised either through email phishing, malware or privileged credential misuse. Department of Health and Human Services HHS Breach Portal states that since the beginning of 2022, there have been at least 368 breaches affecting over 25.1 million patients.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Computer worms. Less common types.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 17, 2022

The security market is a deep one, however, and our list contains everything from recent startups to first-generation antivirus vendors that are still going strong, 30 names in all. And an additional honorable mention: Ever notice how good Gmail is at blocking spam and phishing emails? Top Cybersecurity Startup: Abnormal Security.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

A Dynamic, Complex Threat Landscape Today’s cyber threat landscape is characterized by its dynamic and complex nature. 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.

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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. It was easy to buy hundreds of millions of email addresses, pack them with phishing messages, and attach a nasty malware payload. Email and spam were by far the most popular.

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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

JANUARY 31, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Computer Worms.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

annually after the first 30 days to get Netgear’s security, it offers a wide range of protection from cyber attacks and also includes a new security solution. Even if you have to pay $99.99 The router offers a better CPU processor than other Netgear Orbi Mesh routers, with a powerful 2.2 GHz quad-core processor. Palo Alto Okyo.

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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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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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