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Black Hat insights: Getting bombarded by multiple ransomware attacks has become commonplace

The Last Watchdog

And if an enterprise is under an active ransomware attack, or a series of attacks, that’s a pretty good indication several other gangs of hacking specialists came through earlier and paved the way. In short, overlapping cyber attacks have become the norm. Configure system administrative tools more wisely.

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Cyber Threat warning issued to all internet connected UPS devices

CyberSecurity Insiders

United States CISA has issued a cyber threat warning to all web connected UPS devices as they were on the verge of being cyber attacked. Therefore, system administrators are being advised to put the connected UPS devices behind a virtual private network (VPN) and use them with a multifactor authentication in place.

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MY TAKE: Memory hacking arises as a go-to tactic to carry out deep, persistent incursions

The Last Watchdog

A common thread runs through the cyber attacks that continue to defeat the best layered defenses money can buy. Related: We’re in the midst of ‘cyber Pearl Harbor’ Peel back the layers of just about any sophisticated, multi-staged network breach and you’ll invariably find memory hacking at the core.

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Critical Microsoft Windows Vulnerability found

CyberSecurity Insiders

Or else they are on the verge of getting hacked by cyber crooks that could then install programs, view or delete data or even create new user accounts of a PC without the knowledge of the user or the system administration if/when on network. .

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Hacker breaches key Russian ministry in blink of an eye

Security Affairs

Spielerkid89, who wished to remain anonymous, did not intend to harm the organization and left its systems intact. However, his experiment is a perfect example of how poor cyber hygiene can leave organizations vulnerable to cyber attacks. pic.twitter.com/wOCdRqOJej — NEXTA (@nexta_tv) March 6, 2022.

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GUEST ESSAY: How stealth, persistence allowed Wipro attacker to plunder supply chain

The Last Watchdog

One such go-to APT technique is to remotely leverage legit administrative tools to carry out malicious activities — under cover. PowerShell is commonly used in APT hacks to help the attacker move laterally, while hiding within the noise of normal day-to-day network activity.

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Brute Force attack launched by Russia APT28 using Kubernetes

CyberSecurity Insiders

But a new discovery made by the National Security Agency(NSA) of United States has revealed that Russian hacking group APT28 is launching Brute Force Cyber Attacks using Kubernetes to ensure anonymity. It is found hacking databases through brute force attacks or password spray via TOR and VPN servers.