Krebs on Security

JULY 8, 2019

But GandCrab far eclipsed the success of competing ransomware affiliate programs largely because its authors worked assiduously to update the malware so that it could evade antivirus and other security defenses. It remains unclear how many individuals were active in the core GandCrab malware development team.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

It focused on deploying POS malware and launching targeted spear-phishing attacks against organizations worldwide. In order to weaken the security defenses installed on the target machine, Black Basta targets installed security solutions with specific batch scripts downloaded into the Windows directory.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 14, 2023

“For instance, this vulnerability could be used in conjunction with malware that automatically downloads and installs itself once a user clicks on a deceptive link.” Finally, CVE-2023-36010 is a notable denial of service (DoS) vulnerability in Microsoft’s antivirus solution, Microsoft Defender, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

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Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2019

He is suspected of large-scale production and selling of malware.” “The young man offered programs with names like Rubella, Cetan and Dryad, enabling the buyer to include secret code or malware in amongst others Word or Excel files.” The macro might also purposely attempt to bypass endpoint security defenses. .

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Flaws in Avast, AVG, and Avira Antivirus could be exploited by an attacker to load a malicious DLL file to bypass defenses and escalate privileges. “this vulnerability could have been used in order to achieve self-defense bypass, defense evasion, persistence and privilege escalation.”

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses. Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

2014 could go down as one of the most significant years in the world of cybersecurity, and malware in particular. What’s really troubling about the last 30 days is how defenseless some of the biggest brand names seem to be against to this new strain of malware. And that’s what really has security experts worried.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 23, 2021

Standalone security products are not enough to maintain the security posture of an entire organization. Between malware , phishing attacks , zero-day threats, advanced persistent threats , reconnaissance and brute force attacks, hackers are looking for any and every avenue into a network. Top cybersecurity products. CrowdStrike.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Each product can also be used as a stand-alone to complement your existing security setup. Improved Data Security. are the different parts of cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Continuously updating the solution: Update the EDR software regularly to detect new threats and stop attacks from other malware variants. This is a vital part of guaranteeing long-term security. Organizations can use this information to avoid emerging threats and improve their overall security posture.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Keep Your Software Updated Software updates often come with bug fixes for security vulnerabilities that attacks might exploit. Running outdated software increases the risk of being targeted by malware or other attacks. Enable automatic updates on your operating system, web browser, and apps whenever possible.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

These software solutions enforce specified security policies for users each time they access a cloud-based resource. Examples of threatening traffic that IDPS solutions can combat include network intrusions, DDoS attacks, malware, and socially engineered attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2024

Last week, major security vendors Check Point and Okta both notified customers of threats, and an old Fortinet vulnerability reared its head when researchers published a proof of concept for it. Check your vendors’ security bulletins regularly, and make sure your team is following security news to patch issues as soon as they arise.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2022

Standalone cybersecurity tools are not enough to maintain the security posture of an entire organization. Between malware , phishing attacks , zero-day threats , advanced persistent threats , reconnaissance, and brute force attacks, hackers are looking for any and every avenue into a network. Jump to: XDR NGFWs CASBs SIEM.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Collaborate with external cloud security specialists or managed service providers to enhance internal capabilities. 8 Common Cloud Storage Security Risks & Mitigations Cloud storage risks include misconfiguration, data breaches, insecure interfaces, DDoS attacks, malware, insider threats, encryption issues, and patching issues.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 5, 2022

The MITRE evaluations are unique in that they emulate advanced persistent threat (APT) and nation-state hacking techniques, making them different from tests that might look at static malware samples, for example.

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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. The Complete Protect plan, which costs $6.00

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

CVE-2023-3519 was used by the attackers to infect computers, including misleading PowerShell scripts, malware payloads within normal processes, and PHP web shells for remote control. It permits certain file actions to proceed unnoticed since it operates at a lower altitude range than antivirus filters.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Cisco’s roots are in networking but by necessity it has expanded into security and storage. But it has expanded from ITSM into security and operations management.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 15, 2023

The type of technology adopted will determine the nature of the layers of security deployed between the data center, cloud resources, and edge assets. In all cases, the technology will need to protect against attacks and create secure connections.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2024

They monitor URLs, detect malware, and scan for viruses, while also operating as online proxies with advanced features such as AML, sandboxing, and web isolation. Content inspection: SWGs end web sessions to inspect content using URL filtering, advanced machine learning (AML), antivirus (AV) scanning, and sandboxing.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

Attackers steal cookies through phishing, malware, and MITM attacks, resulting in data theft, financial loss, and identity theft. They may also use flaws in websites you visit to install malware on your device that extracts cookies from your browser. This could indicate unwanted interference.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The following are some of the most significant threats ICS environments face today: Malware & Ransomware Malware and ransomware attacks specifically target ICS to disrupt industrial operations, encrypt critical data, or cause widespread damage to the system.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Larger enterprises use this to manage the spread of malware throughout a network in the event that one device is infected. Its goal is to establish a uniform security posture throughout the network and improve endpoint security by creating a protective barrier at the individual computer level.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs). These issues affect over 91,000 exposed machines, putting them at risk of DDoS assaults, account theft, and malware infestations.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

While some devices may connect directly to Versa secure gateway functions, some organizations will prefer to use the traditional hub and spoke network models and use Versa CSG appliances as the gateway between secured networks. must strongly consider this product.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

FortiSASE User Subscriptions The basic user subscription for the FortiSASE product provides secure internet access through SSL inspection, inline antivirus, inline sandbox, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), botnet command and control protection, inline CASB, inline DLP, website filtering, and DNS address filtering. Mbps of bandwidth.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Perimeter security tools include: Firewalls: Filter traffic and monitor access based upon firewall rules and policies for the network, network segment, or assets protected by different types of firewalls. Virtualized Security Virtualized security tools protect virtual environments or create virtualized environments to protect physical assets.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Collaboration: Cybersecurity groups, organizations, and industry stakeholders must work together to exchange knowledge and best practices in order to develop a collective defense against comparable threats. Collaborative initiatives improve the digital ecosystem’s overall resilience.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 30, 2023

ESET Research reported the vulnerability and recommends installing email security and endpoint protection technology to automatically block loading of JavaScript payloads in emails and to detect the exfiltration of emails to defend against future zero-day attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

Cloud Database Security Threats Despite its benefits, cloud databases are vulnerable to dangers such as API flaws, data breaches, data leaking, DoS attacks, malware, and unauthorized access. These dangers, inherent in modern systems, threaten data security, potentially causing serious damage.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Acronis Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud specializes in providing comprehensive services to safeguard data across various environments, particularly in hybrid cloud setups, making it a good option for organizations seeking to secure and manage their data in complex, multi-cloud, and on-premises environments.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

While these solutions (such as [Microsoft365]) offer a level of protection and capabilities (antivirus, anti-spam, archiving, etc.), To fill this gap, organizations will look to integrated cloud email (ICE) security solutions that leverage data science (AI/ML) and organizational specific intelligence (indicators).”

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

These priority maintenance requirements should also be extended to other security solutions that protect DNS servers such as firewalls and antivirus applications. DNS Hijacking DNS hijacking redirects queries to malicious sites through malware, a compromised DNS server, or compromised network equipment (routers, etc.)

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Endpoint Security To prevent, identify, and respond to assaults, endpoint security solutions employ a variety of methods, including antivirus software , firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and behavior monitoring. Read more: What is Network Security?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2024

While the company patched these vulnerabilities fairly quickly, cybersecurity researchers from several firms, including Huntress , found that these exploits had been used on a large scale by hackers like the LockBit ransomware gang to deploy malware on client devices.

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