eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2024

“This article looks at their infected traffic and offers insights into these botnets.” It first terminates processes with the same file extension as “FICORA” and then downloads and executes the malware targeting multiple Linux architectures. 221”) to fetch the bot to target various Linux architectures.

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In this article, we will go in-depth on the basic building blocks of passwordless technology: WebAuthn, FIDO, CTAP, FIDO2, and how it all comes together for the user. If the encryption and decryption sequence is successful – when the private key fits into the public lock – the user is also the owner of the private key.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

For instance, the The Last Watchdog article you are reading uses a CMS to store posts, display them in an attractive manner, and provide search capabilities. Design your architecture in a way where the CMS back end (the behind-the-scenes content repository) is not directly coupled to the front end (the presentation system).

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SecureList

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In this article, we discuss improvements made to the LODEINFO backdoor shellcode in 2022. multiple encryption for C2 communication with ancient crypto algorithm. The encryption function used to send data was also modified, making it even more complicated. XORed size of encrypted data. and v0.6.5, and v0.6.5, Description.

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SecureList

APRIL 17, 2025

This file is encrypted with a single-byte XOR and is loaded at runtime. Its malicious DLL, which is deployed by the intermediary backdoor, is designed to load a payload encrypted with RC4 and XOR, and stored inside a file named attach.dat. Execute commands via the cmd.exe shell. Spawn and kill processes. Manage services.

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SecureList

MARCH 12, 2021

In this article, we are going to take a look at threats for Macs with the Apple M1 chip on board. section at the end of the article for those who want to understand better the security risks of M1 malware. Encrypting user files. This inevitably leads us to new malware samples compiled for the Apple Silicon platform.

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SecureList

JULY 5, 2021

Some of the victims have reportedly been compromised through a popular MSP software which led to encryption of their customers. The total number of encrypted businesses could run into thousands. agent.cer (encrypted agent.exe). Geography of attack attempts (based on KSN statistics). Indicators of Compromise.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

In this article, we will explore some of the trending topics in cybersecurity, shedding light on the advancements, threats, and the measures we need to take to protect ourselves. Employing encryption, multi-factor authentication, and continuous monitoring are some essential steps to safeguard cloud environments.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In this article, I will show how website localization can be tackled with a cybersecurity mindset, both as a source of potential vulnerabilities to prevent and as a tool to strengthen the security of your website and your business. We hope that the steps proposed in this article will help your business thrive safely.

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SecureList

APRIL 21, 2025

In this article, we will review in detail how the fake CAPTCHA campaign works and share a list of IoCs that we discovered during our analysis and investigation of the campaign. Although we already described this distribution method in an earlier article , more details about this campaign have been discovered since then.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2022

An initial probe of the incident has revealed no evidence that customer data or encrypted password vaults were accessed by the intruder, CEO Karim Toubba stated in a company blog post. To read this article in full, please click here

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SecureList

APRIL 25, 2025

The modular architecture of the malware gives attackers virtually unlimited control over the system, enabling them to tailor functionality to specific applications. Neither payload is encrypted. Loading the configuration All field values within the configuration are encrypted using AES-128 in ECB mode and then encoded with Base64.

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Security Affairs

JULY 4, 2019

To escalate privileges, Sodin leverages the vulnerability in win32k.sys, then it executes of two shellcode options contained in the Trojan body depending on the processor architecture. The body of each Sodin sample includes an encrypted configuration block that stores the settings and data used by the malware.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we will explore the key characteristics, security threats, and best security practices for five key cloud security environments: public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and multi-tenant cloud. Public Cloud Environments A public cloud architecture is a shared infrastructure hosted by a cloud service provider.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

This article aims to provide a comprehensive list of cybersecurity research topics suitable for beginners, helping them delve into the fundamentals of this rapidly evolving field. Cryptography: Dive into the world of cryptography, studying symmetric and asymmetric encryption, digital signatures, and cryptographic algorithms.

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Adam Shostack

JANUARY 2, 2025

I think the best article may be Glenn Fleishman's " AgileBits Isnt Forcing 1Password Data to Live in the Cloud ," but also worth reading are Ken White's " Who moved my cheese, 1Password? ," and " Why We Love 1Password Memberships ," by 1Password maker AgileBits. the best way to use 1Password." See this 1Password Security Design white paper.]

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

This article looks at the top SD-WAN vendors for enterprise security and how each is addressing exposure through built-in security functionality or integrated capabilities. Networking specialists like Cisco and HPE’s Aruba are moving deeper into security. Features: Cisco SD-WAN. Features: Juniper Session Smart Routers and SASE.

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SecureList

JULY 6, 2022

It can also emulate the interactions between multiple processors (on multiprocessor devices), each of which can have its own architecture and firmware. It supports x86, x86_64, ARM, ARM64, MIPS, and 8086 architectures and various executable file formats. Qiling is an advanced multi-platform framework for emulating executable files.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. In this article, we revisit the LockBit 3.0

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

However, P8 contains many built-in functions and redesigns of the communication protocol and encryption algorithm, making it a well-designed and powerful espionage platform. The access management software facilitates access to the encrypted partition of the drive. There are also some changes to the victimology.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2022

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2023

This article delves into the nuances of CASB and SASE, exploring their features, benefits, and how they compare in safeguarding organizations from cyber threats. They can dictate access controls, require multi-factor authentication, and implement encryption and data loss prevention measures.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

To protect the protocol, best practices will add additional protocols to the process that encrypt the DNS communication and authenticate the results. DNS Encryption DNS encryption can be achieved through the DNSCrypt protocol, DNS over TLS (DoT), or DNS over HTTPS (DoH). Firewalls should be hardened to close unneeded ports.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Entra ID dashboard (Source: Microsoft) To the full list of solutions with their features, pros and cons, and pricing, read our best single-sign-on solutions article. They must clearly understand their infrastructure, employ strong authentication policies, use encryption to protect sensitive information, and keep a close eye on your network.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2019

The GreyEnergy implant is also known as “FELIXROOT” backdoor: FireEye researchers published a technical article on July 2018 about a spear-phishing campaign trying to deliver the malware to undisclosed targets. The entire malware architecture is modular and very difficult to neutralize. and “KdfrJKN”.

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SecureList

MARCH 31, 2022

This signal is a hard-coded ‘0x60D49D94’ DWORD without encryption; the response data returned from the C2 carries the same value. Following further communication with the C2, the malware encrypts data by a predefined method. These values are again encrypted with RC4 and additionally base64 encoded. 0x60D49D9F.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Q: If a ransomware attack happens on your system(s) and all the data is encrypted, is it possible that the hacker has total control of your system(s), meaning administrative privileges? Since all the system data is encrypted, the hackers have admin/root privileges. With ransomware, do hackers control your system?

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SecureList

MAY 11, 2023

Security researchers discovered an archive that contained test builds of the malware for a number of less common platforms, including macOS and FreeBSD, as well as for various non-standard processor architectures, such as MIPS and SPARC. As for the second trend, we saw that BlackCat adjusted their TTPs midway through the year.

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Security Affairs

JULY 26, 2018

Address Verification allows you to be sure you are securely communicating with the right person, while PGP support adds encrypted email interoperability. In this article, we’ll discuss these two new features in detail, and how they can dramatically improve email security and privacy. Address Verification.

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Encryption Accountability Advertising Architecture 75

eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2024

Digital rights management (DRM) is an encryption technology that enforces creator’s rights. Digital rights management wraps digital data into an encrypted wrapper tied to a license that contains the rules for how the content may be used. The management software will also track encrypted file use and continuously enforce digital rights.

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SecureList

MARCH 12, 2024

More than a third (39%) used the microservice architecture. Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) The popularity of the cloud and microservice architectures is on the rise. Secrets used for authentication (encryption keys, signatures and so on) should be unique and have a high degree of entropy.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2024

The cybersecurity firm added that the threat actors show an in-depth knowledge of telecommunication network architectures. CrowdStrike article observed the threat actor using the GPRS Tunnelling Protocol ( GTP ) for encapsulating tinyshell traffic in a valid PDP context session.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at public cloud security, including how it works, who is responsible for securing what, relevant standards, security methods, common risks to consider, and how public cloud security differs from private cloud security. For this purpose, strong encryption methods such as AES-256 are often utilized.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2023

In this article, we will explore a range of cybersecurity research topics that can inspire and guide your pursuit of higher education in this field. Explore topics such as authentication protocols, encryption mechanisms, and anomaly detection techniques to enhance the security and privacy of IoT ecosystems.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

This article will briefly outline the types of security needed to secure a network. Secure Browsing Access: Connections between users and the internet often will be encrypted using HTTPS connections, making inspection difficult or operationally burdensome for firewalls and other monitoring.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

BK: I know you said before this interview that you weren’t prepared to comment on the specific claims in the recent Bloomberg article, but it does seem that supply chain attacks targeting cloud providers could be very attractive for an attacker. Yes, they’re still making lots of use of non-U.S.

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