Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

The hacker is following the victim’s keystrokes every step of the way, including taking note of any usernames, passwords and financial information the victim is typing. Connecting to a fake hotspot may unknowingly give criminals access to your personal information, including passwords, bank account information, and other sensitive data.

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VPN Antivirus Identity Theft Passwords 98

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 121

Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2022

In addition to the rootkit capability, the malware provides a backdoor for the threat actor to log in as any user on the machine with a hardcoded password, and to execute commands with the highest privileges.” ” reads the report published by Blackberry. ” concludes the report.

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Malware DNS Antivirus Passwords 145

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. For businesses, this means implementing strong antivirus software, endpoint protection solutions, and regular software updates.

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Antivirus Education Cyber threats Phishing 123

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The common acronym in nearly all of Saim Raza’s domains over the years — “FUD” — stands for “ F ully U n- D etectable,” and it refers to cybercrime resources that will evade detection by security tools like antivirus software or anti-spam appliances. ” Image: Scylla Intel.

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Software Phishing Cybercrime Accountability 294

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

Hackers gained initial access by brute-forcing an existing account via “a simple, predictable password” to enroll a new device in the MFA procedures, the agencies said. Require all accounts with password logins (e.g., service account, admin accounts, and domain admin accounts) to have strong, unique passwords.

VPN 117

VPN Accountability Authentication Passwords 117

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2019

Analyzing OilRigs malware that uses DNS Tunneling. Facebook admitted to have stored millions of Instagram users passwords in plaintext. Avast, Avira, Sophos and other antivirus solutions show problems after. European Commission is not in possession of evidence of issues with Kaspersky products.

Computers and Electronics 95

Computers and Electronics Advertising Data breaches Spyware 95

Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

People fell prey for these manipulative emails and provide confidential details like passwords and bank information in their negligence. They ask you to make certain changes in your account by entering your login password or ask for some reconfirmation. Protect Your Device and Connection. Use Two Factor Authentication.

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Phishing Accountability Authentication Passwords 111

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 18, 2022

The attackers do not engage and instead collect data indirectly, using techniques such as physical observation around buildings, eavesdropping on conversations, finding papers with logins/passwords, Google dorks, open source intelligence (OSINT), advanced Shodan searches, WHOIS data, and packet sniffing.

Penetration Testing 144

Penetration Testing DNS Firmware Antivirus 144

Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2019

The infection chain is composed by different stages of password protected SFX (self extracting archive), each containing vbs or batch scripts. Execution of “ winupd.exe ” (SFX) and relative password (uyjqystgblfhs). Information about C2 and relative DNS. This time using the string “ gblfhs ” as password. Malicious e-mail.

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Passwords DNS Engineering Malware 95

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Adapt and update as malware continues to evolve and become more sophisticated to evade detection by antimalware/antivirus programs. Free Kaspersky Password Manager Premium. Products range from antivirus protection that also picks up ransomware, to full security suites that bundle in AV, ransomware protection and a lot more.

Ransomware 109

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 109

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

The expert discovered also that the gathered info was first stored in a password protected zip file named “history.zip”, then it would be uploaded to a remote server. Antivirus”, and ‘Dr. — Privacy 1st (@privacyis1st) August 20, 2018. Below a video created by Privacy_1st to show his findings.

Adware 74

Adware DNS Malware Advertising 74

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 12, 2021

The problem occurred because the Microsoft workers modified the privacy settings of the Azure system failing to protect it with passwords or MFA. The attackers contacted those persons as though they were Twitter IT staff and requested their corporate passwords and logins. The leakage lasted for one month.

Accountability 144

Accountability Scams Risk Software 144

Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2022

Researchers from threat intelligence firm RiskIQ, using passive DNS data related to Knotweed attacks, linked the C2 infrastructure used by the malware since February 2020 to DSIRF. Confirm that Microsoft Defender Antivirus is updated to security intelligence update 1.371.503.0 or later to detect the related indicators.

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Surveillance Malware Authentication Accountability 100

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Executive summary Credential harvesting is a technique that hackers use to gain unauthorized access to legitimate credentials using a variety of strategies, tactics, and techniques such as phishing and DNS poisoning. Running an antivirus scan on the asset. of cases in 2020. Blocking the URL domain and IP.

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Phishing Authentication Cyber threats DNS 85

SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This information includes website login usernames and passwords, as well as personal autofill data such as name, address, phone number, company, and job title. During these scans, it collects a range of sensitive information from all active users.

Malware 145

Malware DNS Encryption Ransomware 145

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2024

Antivirus Inspection Not all RBI products will prioritize this time factor. For example, Cloudflare Zero Trust blocks uploads and downloads of encrypted, password-protected files or files larger than 15MB by default because it cannot scan those files. This can be due to encryption or even size. pdf files, etc.,

DNS 64

DNS Penetration Testing Passwords Encryption 64

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Server: Provides powerful computing and storage in local, cloud, and data center networks to run services (Active Directory, DNS, email, databases, apps). These controls include: Active Directory (AD): Manages users, groups, and passwords as a fundamental access control for an organization and the basis for most other security tools.

Architecture 120

Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 120

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Key takeaways: TeamTNT is using new, open source tools to steal usernames and passwords from infected machines. As of August 30, 2021, many malware samples still have zero antivirus (AV) detections and others have low detection rates. Exfil Domain in DNS Query. T1555: Credentials from Password Stores. Background.

Cryptocurrency 84

Cryptocurrency Malware Passwords Authentication 84

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

In June, more than six months after DarkHalo had gone dark, we observed the DNS hijacking of multiple government zones of a CIS member state that allowed the attacker to redirect traffic from government mail servers to computers under their control – probably achieved by obtaining credentials to the control panel of the victims’ registrar.

Malware 136

Malware Banking Energy and Utilities Accountability 136

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password). and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.)

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Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 109

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

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Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Upon startup, this backdoor makes a type A DNS request for the <hex-encoded 20-byte string> u.fdmpkg[.]org After parsing the response to the DNS request, the backdoor launches a reverse shell, using the secondary C2 server for communications. org domain. Otherwise, the reverse shell is created by the crond backdoor itself.

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Malware Ransomware Encryption Energy and Utilities 139

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

In order to verify the signature, the recipient’s email server will then use the sender’s publicly available key that is provided in DNS records for this domain. It provides an additional degree of security beyond just a login and password. Pose as coworkers , superiors, or business partners.

Phishing 98

Phishing Social Engineering Authentication Security Awareness 98

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

We believe this is a continuation of a campaign last summer, reported by Avast , in which the malware masqueraded as the Malwarebytes antivirus installer. Some of the data could be used directly – for example, contact information, tax documents and medical records (or access to them through saved passwords).

Malware 140

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 140

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

DNS leak protection: ExpressVPN has secure DNS servers that your device uses when ExpressVPN is enabled. Surfshark One adds breach alerts, including identity and credit card threats and antivirus and webcam protection. It also sends users breach alerts through its own password manager, ExpressVPN Keys.

VPN 57

VPN Password Management Internet Internet 57

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Unless you have a smart card or certificate from work, choose User Name and Password. Enter your username and password. Depending on the service provider, this will include server address, account name and password, verification settings, etc. Select your Type of Sign-in Info from the drop-down menu. Select Save. Select Create.

VPN 57

VPN Internet Internet Encryption 57

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

UDPoS malware, only recently discovered by Forcepoint researchers, poses as a LogMeIn service pack and uses DNS requests to transfer stolen data to a command and control server. “Employees have to maintain secure access, passwords, and several other security best practices to prevent breaches into their systems,” he said.

Retail 52

Retail Encryption Malware Artificial Intelligence 52

Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2023

As a result, this technique may bypass static antivirus signatures and complicate malware reverse engineering. Prior to this date, in 2021, the domain was registered and hosted by a previous owner, with DNS resolution observed through October of 2021. The builder enables operators to specify up to four C2 endpoints. Trojan.Mystic.KV

Cryptocurrency 52

Cryptocurrency Password Management Malware DNS 52

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Weak Credentials: Weak passwords are easier to guess or crack, allowing cybercriminals to steal data or spread malware, such as ransomware. Cortex Xpanse collects data from domain registrars, DNS records, and business databases to find and identify all of your internet assets.

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Risk Software Internet Internet 64

ForAllSecure

MARCH 24, 2021

That meant I tested the release candidates -- not the final product you’d buy in the stores - for consumer-grade antivirus programs, desktop firewalls, and desktop Intrusion detection systems. Thing was, the manager required its own password, which I had not entered; remember, I had hit only two keys. This was a software flaw.

Software 52

Software Passwords Internet Internet 52

ForAllSecure

MARCH 24, 2021

That meant I tested the release candidates -- not the final product you’d buy in the stores - for consumer-grade antivirus programs, desktop firewalls, and desktop Intrusion detection systems. Thing was, the manager required its own password, which I had not entered; remember, I had hit only two keys. This was a software flaw.

Software 52

Software Passwords Internet Internet 52

ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

He works for an antivirus company and he's been scanning for malware families on the internet. Vamosi: Most antivirus products are found on Windows, much less so on Mac and Linux. Behind that is a sequence of numbers resolved by your DNS and that sequence of numbers is the site's IP address. At this year's sector.

Internet 52

Internet Internet Malware Authentication 52

Krebs on Security

JUNE 21, 2023

If you operate a cybercrime business that relies on disseminating malicious software, you probably also spend a good deal of time trying to disguise or “crypt” your malware so that it appears benign to antivirus and security products. frequently relied on the somewhat unique password, “ plk139t51z.”

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Malware Antivirus Cybercrime Hacking 269

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Normally account take overs are due to insecure passwords or recovery options, this is definitely something different. Russian software engineer Eugene Kaspersky’s frustration with the malware of the 80s and 90s led to the founding of antivirus and cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky Lab. Enable 2FA and get a password manager.

Accountability 139

Accountability Cybersecurity Penetration Testing InfoSec 139

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. Organizations can help prevent their computers from becoming part of a botnet by installing anti-malware software, using firewalls , keeping software up-to-date, and forcing users to use strong passwords. How to Defend Against Adware. ” Malicious Mobile Apps.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

SecureList

JUNE 5, 2023

It is known to use the technique of querying DNS servers to obtain the base64-encoded URL in order to receive the next stage of another malware family currently distributed by Satacom. To do so, it performs a DNS request to don-dns[.]com com (a decrypted HEX string) through Google DNS (8.8.8.8, com don-dns[.]com

Cryptocurrency 114

Cryptocurrency DNS Malware Encryption 114