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Canadian Police Raid ‘Orcus RAT’ Author

Krebs on Security

Rezvesz maintains his software was designed for legitimate use only and for system administrators seeking more powerful, full-featured ways to remotely manage multiple PCs around the globe. This makes it harder for targets to remove it from their systems. 2017 analysis of the RAT.

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Microsoft provides more mitigation instructions for the PetitPotam attack

Malwarebytes

In a revision of KnowledgeBase article KB5005413 , Microsoft has provided more elaborate mitigation instructions for the PetitPotam attacks that were disclosed a week ago. The attack could force remote Windows systems to reveal password hashes that could then be easily cracked. PetitPotam. Pass the hash. The hash is enough.

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Top 10 web application vulnerabilities in 2021–2023

SecureList

Distribution of Sensitive Data Exposure vulnerabilities by risk level, 2021–2023 ( download ) Among the sensitive data we identified during our analysis were plaintext one-time passwords and credentials, full paths to web application publish directories and other internal information that could be used to understand the application architecture.

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Privileged account management challenges: comparing PIM, PUM and PAM

CyberSecurity Insiders

Numerous articles, vulnerability reports, and analytical materials prove this fact. This can be carried out directly or using a shadow payload or using a phishing attack aimed at compromising the user's system. Attackers may use the following methods to obtain administrator privileges: Compromised passwords.

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Windows Privileges Escalation Using Runas Command

Hacker's King

By exploiting weaknesses in a system, an attacker can elevate their privileges, gaining unauthorized access to restricted areas. In this article, we’ll explore how the Runas command is leveraged to escalate privileges and how defenders can protect their systems from such attacks.

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Top IT Areas You Need to Check to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

This article discusses top areas in IT where you need to strengthen cybersecurity measures to avoid data breaches and information loss: Networks. One of the most vulnerable areas that hackers use to infiltrate a company’s system is the network. Let your staff know about the significance of maintaining strong and unique passwords.

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Addressing Remote Desktop Attacks and Security

eSecurity Planet

This article looks at the remote desktop protocol, how RDP attacks work, best practices for defense, the prevalence of RDP attacks today, and how remote desktop software vendors are securing their clients. A few days later, IT systems started malfunctioning with ransom messages following. Reconnaissance. Check Point.

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