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Researchers warn of a new ransomware family called CACTUS that exploits known vulnerabilities in VPN appliances to gain initial access to victims’ networks. Once escalated the privileges on a machine, the threat actors use a batch script to uninstall popular antivirus solutions installed on the machine.
One of the things cybersecurity professionals should be aware of is the origin company of whatever antivirus software they are using for the organization," said Burton Kelso , TEDx and Cybersecurity Technology Speaker. Cybersecurity professionals should read the terms of service for any antivirus, VPN, or firewall software they are using.
It’s mostly problems from the IT world, says Andy Norton, European CyberRisk Officer at Armis. The Guru decided to ask Armis’ European cyberrisk officer, Andy Norton for his thoughts. If someone compromised a VPN, they could basically go anywhere on that network.”. OT devices don’t run antivirus.
Rootkit scanning solutions are best suited for personal devices and programs, while antimalware, antivirus, EDR, and XDR tend to be more effective at identifying and responding to malware on a business scale.
Lack of Awareness Many small business owners remain unaware of the specific cyberrisks targeting their businesses. Third-Party Risks Small businesses frequently work with vendors or partners, and these connections can introduce cyberrisks if third parties have weak security practices.
using inadequately secured private or mobile devices (lack of antivirus software, out-of-date operating system software, no encryption solutions, etc.) Make sure the devices use the latest antivirus software and that employees have a VPN solution available when required by policy or their activities.
Another likely explanation is the rise in VPN vulnerabilities, as highlighted by the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), meaning more opportunities of attack for threat actors to exploit. This, in turn, increases the likelihood of the files being clicked and downloaded.
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