Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

. “AvosLocker is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) affiliate-based group that has targeted victims across multiple critical infrastructure sectors in the United States including, but not limited to, the Financial Services, Critical Manufacturing, and Government Facilities sectors. Avoid reusing passwords for multiple accounts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Wi-Fi routers come with default settings from the manufacturers. In addition, ensure that you have protected your Wi-Fi with a password to avoid other people connecting to it. Use an antivirus. You can save yourself from such a nightmare by protecting your computer with an antivirus. Be careful when sharing screens.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

” “At present, pre-installed partners cover the entire mobile phone industry chain, including mobile phone chip manufacturers, mobile phone design companies, mobile phone brand manufacturers, mobile phone agents, mobile terminal stores and major e-commerce platforms,” reads a descriptive blurb about the company.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Most of us already know the importance of using antivirus , anti-malware, and VPNs to secure our computers, phones, and other devices against potential attacks. Our selection was based on: Device location (to cover the entire globe) Device manufacturer Protocols used to access the printers. Change the default password.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 1, 2019

Despite billions of dollars spent on the latest, greatest antivirus suites, firewalls and intrusion detection systems, enterprises continue to suffer breaches that can be traced back to the actions of a single, unsuspecting employee. It is headquartered in Zurich, with a U.S office in Austin, TX.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 22, 2023

An attack like BrutePrint could present a significant threat to passkeys , an increasingly popular way to replace passwords with authentication methods like fingerprint authentication or face recognition. And the attack is cheap to carry out. “For specific smartphone models, adaptive flexible printed circuit (FPC) is required. .

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 1, 2021

First, make sure that your operating system software and your antivirus software are updated as regularly as possible. Manufacturers of these software applications release security updates often. A ransomware scanner tool works similar to an antivirus. Use Strong Passwords. Set them to receive automatic updates.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

The exact method for doing this may vary depending on your router manufacturer. The typical username and password for Wi-Fi routers is “admin” for both, but you may need to search online or contact your ISP if that doesn’t work. This makes it more difficult for attackers or anyone to guess or crack the password.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 24, 2022

And studies have revealed that the newly developed file-encrypting malware is using an Open-source password management library for encryption and is having capabilities of remaining anonymous, ex-filtrate data, and having abilities to give control to remote servers. The third is something astonishing to read!

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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.

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

Cybercriminals have been using a phishing kit featuring fake Office 365 password alerts as a lure to target the credentials of chief executives, business owners and other high-level corporate leaders. Here, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos speaks about a recent development by Blue Origin, the space company he founded. Mark Wilson/Getty Images).

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Exploiting foolish configuration errors (such as failing to change default passwords) and zero-day vulnerabilities in products from ‘new’ vendors, including local ones. Mass rollouts of such products are inevitable, despite the serious doubts about the developers’ security maturity.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

RedLine Password Theft Malware. The RedLine password theft malware is a hot topic this month with Microsoft’s employee compromise. Passwords: An Easy Target. Let’s not mince words: passwords are difficult for most organizations to manage. Let’s not mince words: passwords are difficult for most organizations to manage.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. Most device or software manufacturers place backdoors in their products intentionally and for a good reason. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. How to Defend Against Adware. Backdoors.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 19, 2021

A recent high-profile victim of BlackMatter was Japan-headquartered manufacturer Olympus which, among others, produces medical equipment. Use strong and unique passwords. Passwords shouldn’t be reused across multiple accounts or stored on a system where an adversary may gain access. And you may spot some new ones.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

For example, Wi-Fi protected access (WPA) requires users to provide a password or passphrase to gain access to the network. Ensure that your password is complex, unique, and has a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. Device security is also an important part of wireless network security.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

How can a hospital protect an MRI machine with an unchangeable password and still connect it to the network? Industries with very expensive operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as healthcare or industrial manufacturing, can be especially vulnerable. These are not uncommon risks.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Here are some recommendations for best network practices: "Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. Regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts and avoid reusing passwords for different accounts. Implement network segmentation.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Industrial control systems (ICS) are the backbone of critical infrastructure, powering essential operations in the energy, manufacturing, water treatment, and transportation sectors. These systems are integral to the smooth operation of industries such as manufacturing, power generation, oil and gas, water management, and more.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2021

Phone manufacturers only schedule data updates for a certain period after the release of a model, so those looking for an additional bargain in older devices could be putting themselves at risk. The length of time phones are updated varies by manufacturer and by model. Last year, a Which?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

You should also exercise caution when partnering with foreign suppliers or manufacturers—particularly in regions without access to modern tech infrastructure—as they may not have the same level of cyber awareness. Enforce enterprise-grade antivirus, firewalls, and internet security software across all connected devices.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The US, manufacturing sector, and professional, scientific, and technical services (PSTS) sector are primary targets amidst an overall increase in ransomware attacks. Implementing strong password policies, enabling Network Level Authentication (NLA), and configuring rate limiting can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Both frameworks are very robust and are highly effective dual-purpose tools, allowing actors to dump clear text passwords or hash values from memory with the use of Mimikatz. Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. Implement network segmentation.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

All of them were ordinary people using our free antivirus solution, seemingly unconnected with any organization of interest to a sophisticated attacker of this kind. It also turned out that the motherboards infected in all known cases came from just two manufacturers. Other malware. Prilex: the pricey prickle credit card complex.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As such, it encompasses areas such as antivirus , anti-spam, malware protection , ransomware protection , and mobile device protection. It is an AI-enhanced UEM and endpoint security platform that tends to focus on the midsize market in verticals such as technology, retail, and manufacturing. What is Unified Endpoint Management?

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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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SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

A41APT is a long-running campaign, active from March 2019 to the end of December 2020, that has targeted multiple industries, including Japanese manufacturing and its overseas bases. We believe this is a continuation of a campaign last summer, reported by Avast , in which the malware masqueraded as the Malwarebytes antivirus installer.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

GreyMatter Response Playbooks such as Reset Password and Terminate Session can help contain credential abuse incidents and protect company assets. Credentials—like usernames, email addresses, and passwords—often find their way into the wrong hands through various means, from malware and phishing attacks to simple user negligence.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

GreyMatter Response Playbooks such as Reset Password and Terminate Session can help contain credential abuse incidents and protect company assets. Credentials—like usernames, email addresses, and passwords—often find their way into the wrong hands through various means, from malware and phishing attacks to simple user negligence.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

Manufactured BackDoor Vulnerabilities. Use strong passwords. Maintain effective endpoint security ( antivirus , EDR ). The action could be as simple as a password reset or as comprehensive as replacing a device in its entirety. Also read: Top Vulnerability Management Tools. Strong Access Control for Users. Secure Assets.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The attackers use the reverse shell to deploy a Bash stealer that collects data such as system information, browsing history, saved passwords, cryptocurrency wallet files and credentials for cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Azure). Otherwise, the reverse shell is created by the crond backdoor itself.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

3 ] The emails redirected victims to a website delivering fake antivirus updates that eventually downloaded Cobalt Strike beacons, or two custom Go malware variants named GraphSteel and GrimPlant. Franco Gabrielli: «I nostri antivirus prodotti dai russi sono da cambiare. The UA-Cert attributes the activity to UAC-0056. 16, 2022). “[MàJ]

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Do antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools stop ransomware? Only about 20% of the ransomware tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) used by ransomware attackers are identified out-of-the-box by antivirus (AV), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and security information and event management (SIEM) tools.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2023

In particular, the code checks for the manufacturer ID string (with a length of 12 bytes) for the following values: “XenVMMXenVMM” (Xen HVM) “VMwareVMware” (VMware) “Microsoft Hv” (Microsoft Hyper-V) “ KVMKVMKVM “ (KVM) “prl hyperv “ (Parallels) “VBoxVBoxVBox” (VirtualBox) This detection code is likely derived from Pafish. Trojan.Mystic.KV

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The US, manufacturing sector, and professional, scientific, and technical services (PSTS) sector are primary targets amidst an overall increase in ransomware attacks. Implementing strong password policies, enabling Network Level Authentication (NLA), and configuring rate limiting can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access.

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ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Again, I should say, most abuse is far more mundane that it's just like stock where most abuse is far more mundane, even if it seems technical it's often not particularly technical, but the IoT abuse does happen and it's something that we should be aware of, and I think IoT manufacturers should be aware of. There are legitimate apps for that.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 13, 2020

This includes the Billtrust and German manufacturer, Pilz, ransomware infections. Endpoint security includes antivirus, anti-malware, and anti-ransomware solutions that scan and protect your end-user clients. BitPaymer The BitPaymer ransomware has been linked with various ransomware infections in 2019.

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