Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Pen testing tools Many Initial Access Brokers (IABs) are happy to deploy pen testing tools (i.e. Penetration testing, or pen testing, is the practice of running controlled attacks on a computer system, network, software, or other application in an attempt to find unpatched vulnerabilities or flaws.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

Solarwinds Network Configuration Manager Solarwinds’ Network Configuration Manager provides a package of solutions for network compliance, network automation, network configuration backup, and vulnerability assessment. For this article we focused on vulnerability scanners that emphasize an MSP/MSSP offering.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

To do this you have to start thinking about how data and systems are currently protected and what the typically known attack vectors are such as the seven listed earlier in the article. Ensure you have a robust data protection solution in place that delivers secure and air-gapped backups that are immutable.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

This article will briefly outline the types of security needed to secure a network. Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning should be used to test proper implementation and configuration. Organizations need to adopt more formal, centralized control and testing to improve resilience and ensure maintained devices.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This article aims to provide recommendations to directors of listed and unlisted companies on actions to take in advance, during, and after a cyberattack. they rely on an incident response plan that has not been tested and, therefore, may not properly function in the event of an attack. there could be reputational damage.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In this article, we will dive deep into the sea of phishing and vishing, sharing real-world stories and insights we’ve encountered during social engineering tests to highlight the importance of awareness. For this engagement, a full internal penetration test/red-team style escalation was out of scope, but almost certainly possible.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems. Attackers will target network peripheral devices: network attached storage (NAS), backup storage, telephones, network equipment, and end-of-life assets. 54% on-prem infrastructure. 50% cloud targets.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In this article, we will explore the motivations of the hackers, which threat actors target which data, how to protect yourself or your organization against these threat actors, and most importantly what these threat actors do with your data. There are some other ways to make money from data described further in the article.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Deploy a regular data backup strategy to prevent data loss due to phishing or ransomware attacks. Store the backups offline or within secure cloud storage to ensure they are not easily accessible by attackers.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 26, 2021

The browser you’re reading this article on is likely supported by millions of lines of code. When servers crash and security threats happen, an automatic backup service provides a secure and up-to-date version. Visibility into application status across all testing types, including SAST, DAST, SCA, and manual penetration testing.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

With that in mind, today's article will review GRC frameworks and highlight a basic outline designed to strengthen cyber resilience. We'll carefully walk you through a tested, systematic process for identifying, assessing, and managing cyber risks. Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments can be helpful, too.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Businesses need to demonstrate more flexibility and agility than ever, especially when it comes to protecting their reputation, finances, and—the topic of this article—assets. Conduct periodic simulated phishing tests and network penetration tests to gauge staff resilience to realistic attempts at breaches and theft.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture. Testing Tests deliver measurable efforts through vulnerability scans, log analysis, or monitoring.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 19, 2023

The open source security tool, Nmap, originally focused on port scanning, but a robust community continues to add features and capabilities to make Nmap a formidable penetration testing tool. This article will delve into the power of Nmap, how attackers use Nmap, and alternative penetration testing (pentesting) tools.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Regardless of the implemented architecture, all organizations should implement the following additional DNS server protections: Backup DNS server information or implement disaster recovery solutions as one would for any other critical data: Use automation to avoid human error. Relatively high frequency backups (daily or at least weekly).

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

In this article, we revisit the LockBit 3.0 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.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Financial institutions in the 1990s and 2000s were some of the first to incorporate encryption to protect online transactions, particularly as backup tapes were lost in transit. This article looks at encryption, how it fits into cryptology, how cryptographic algorithms work, types, use cases, and more.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2021

The Cyber-attack resulted in a large volume of data to be encrypted including database servers and backup data. I have advocated this position in a Cybersecurity book I wrote in 2014 ( Penetration Testing with BackBox ) and have now implemented that vision in our ACSIA product, created by my company 4Securitas ( www.4securitas.com

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

This article will explore what MSPs are through the following topics: How Do MSPs Work? For the rest of this article, we will focus on general IT MSPs at a high level. However, those businesses tend to be their own categories and beyond the scope of this article. What Are MSPs Used for in Security? What Are the Types of MSPs?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

This article will explore what MSPs are through the following topics: How Do MSPs Work? For the rest of this article, we will focus on general IT MSPs at a high level. However, those businesses tend to be their own categories and beyond the scope of this article. What Are MSPs Used for in Security? What Are the Types of MSPs?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Web application scanners test your websites and web-facing apps for vulnerabilities. These tests typically use vulnerability scanners. Penetration testing is a similar approach, but typically involves teams of security pros attempting to simulate a cyber attack to identify weaknesses that could be exploited by hackers.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This article looks at the top IoT security solutions, current commercial features, associated risks, and considerations for organizations choosing an IoT vendor. For implementer services, the vendor offers managed IoT monitoring and managed security testing for validating embedded systems. Entrust Features. Trustwave Features.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. I’m not exaggerating: A s ecure cloud backup solution can save hours, days, months and years of your team’s work.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

To explain IRM, in the article I outline its key components, benefits, how IRM differs from other risk models, and IRM frameworks. In our examples, the clothing brand secures a segregated design team with physical locks on the doors, extra computer security to prevent digital theft, and a backup solution for their marketing data.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

In this article, we will explore the six types of cybersecurity, their importance, and how to prevent cyber attacks. It includes various security measures such as access control, encryption, and backups. With the increase in the number of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it has become essential to take cybersecurity seriously.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

So basically, we deliver custom penetration tests. It's just that it's a very tiny detail that probably it's hard to put through every single presentation, every single article and so on. JANUSZKIEWICZ: Cqure is a company that I established almost 15 years ago, and I started only by myself. And secure Academy.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

An organization must: Prepare a good backup policy and procedure. Test both security and policies for effectiveness. Other attacks only launch after attackers have significantly penetrated the environment, accessed many different systems, downloaded company information, and deleted backups. Simple Ransomware Recovery.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2023

This article will focus on the widespread and highly persistent malware injector campaign “Balada,” which has reportedly infected over 1 million individual websites by exploiting weaknesses in Elementor Pro, WooCommerce, and several other WordPress plugins. Basic Balada Injector workflow and capabilities against a WordPress CMS.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

A Patch Management Policy formalizes the fundamental IT requirement that all systems and software should be patched and updated in a timely manner with: Rules that explain the requirements for patching and updates Clear processes that can be followed, reported on, and confirmed Standards that can be tested and verified.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In a year where ransomware has raised the alert levels everywhere, the go-to answer from many is redundancy through offline, remote backups – but are they enough? Backups are a critical component of any enterprise cybersecurity posture, but they are not an airtight strategy. Why Are Backups Critical? The Argument for Backups.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

The just today that the article came out, I believe it was the DOJ that released about the critical infrastructure hacker from Russia. Not all we have incidents, there's certainly you know, enough use cases or you know, and enough articles out there, but now it's now it's getting real now we had a coming home. So it shouldn't be.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 5, 2025

This article explores how the latest tariffs could reshape cybersecurity for enterprises, cybersecurity vendors, and government agencies. They should know which parts come from high-risk places and have backup plans ready. RELATED: AI Diffusion Rule to Protect U.S. The biggest danger is making rushed choices.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

In a months-long project last year, Conti invested $60,000 in acquiring a valid license to Cobalt Strike , a commercial network penetration testing and reconnaissance tool that is sold only to vetted partners. “Hello [victim company redacted],” the gang wrote in January 2022. “We are Conti Group.

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