The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Acohido to share his ideas about the current cyber threat landscape, the biggest threats for businesses today, the role of AI and machine learning in cyberattacks and cyberdefence, and the most effective methods for companies to protect themselves. Erin: What are some of the biggest cyber threats that businesses face today?

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Cyber threat analysts at Silent Push said they recently received reports from a partner organization that identified an aggressive scanning effort against their website using an Internet address previously associated with a campaign by FIN7 , a notorious Russia-based hacking group. Araneida Scanner.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Contrarily, Myanmar led the list of countries that gained the lowest score in internet safety with a score of 2.22 As per the Internet Crime Complaints Center of US statistics, the most common cyber crime prevailing in United States was found to be phishing followed by ransomware related extortion.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As organizations continue facing escalating cyber threats, how they communicate multiplying and rapidly morphing cyber exposures – in essence how much they choose to abide by industry standards and embrace ethical practices — remains under intense scrutiny. There is only one path forward: transparency.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 18, 2023

Introduction Making sure our internet systems and data are secure has become crucial in today’s digital world, as technology is ingrained in every part of our lives. Organizations of all sizes are frequently vulnerable to a variety of cyber dangers.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

Why are cyber threats to gamers on the rise? Top cyber threats in gaming. There are numerous cyber threats to gamers. Malware threats to gamers are spread through malicious websites, exploited system vulnerabilities, or Trojanized copies of pirated games.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Zscaler ThreatLabz report reveals a 2024 surge in mobile, IoT, and OT cyberattacks, highlighting key trends and the need for zero trust security.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 21, 2023

Google Cloud and The Center for Internet Security, Inc., The Center for Internet Security, founded in 2000 to address growing cyber threats and establish a set of cybersecurity protocols and standards like CIS Critical Security Controls and.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 15, 2020

At least three major industry groups are working to counter the latest cyber threats and scams. Among the largest in terms of contributors is the COVID-19 Cyber Threat Coalition (CTC), which comprises rough 3,000 security professionals who are collecting, vetting and sharing new intelligence about new cyber threats.

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The Hacker News

APRIL 29, 2024

A previously undocumented cyber threat dubbed Muddling Meerkat has been observed undertaking sophisticated domain name system (DNS) activities in a likely effort to evade security measures and conduct reconnaissance of networks across the world since October 2019.

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SecureBlitz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This post will show you the best Total Security (Internet Security Suite) Deals of September 2024. With cyber threats evolving rapidly, having a comprehensive internet security suite is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. In today's digital landscape, securing your devices and online presence is more crucial than ever.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 2, 2023

AMTD is fundamentally suitable for OT environments because it stops threats without needing to detect them. It also does not require an internet connection, updates to date telemetry, or modern OS versions. AMTD is a proven solution for preventing the worst threats OT security teams will ever experience.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 16, 2020

Data from security vendor Sophos, published by the Cyber Threat Coalition, shows the number of Coronavirus or COVID-19 themed domains registered per week that received traffic. “Even though still a minority of cyber threats use the pandemic as a lure, some of these new domains will eventually be used for malicious purposes.”

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As companies continue to grapple with rising threats and the shifting needs of a digital world, building a strong, adaptable team may be the ultimate key to survival. Tang Tim Tang , Director, Enterprise Solutions, Hughes Network Systems As cyber threats escalate, AI-enabled technologies are enabling enterprises to mount an effective defense.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 13, 2022

.” “These could be the kind of vulnerabilities which appeal to ransomware operators as they provide the potential to expose critical data,” said Kevin Breen , director of cyber threat research at Immersive Labs.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Kevin Breen , director of cyber threat research at Immersive Labs , pointed out that the security bulletin for CVE-2023-21823 specifically calls out OneNote as being a vulnerable component for the vulnerability. On a lighter note (hopefully), Microsoft drove the final nail in the coffin for Internet Explorer 11 (IE11).

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 20, 2023

As RSA Conference 2023 gets underway next week at San Francisco’s Moscone Center, advanced ways to gather and infuse cyber threat intelligence, or CTI , into fast-evolving network defenses is in the spotlight. I had the chance to visit with Jason Passwaters, CEO of Intel 471 , a US-based supplier of cyber threat intelligence solutions.

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The Hacker News

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is urging manufacturers to get rid of default passwords on internet-exposed systems altogether, citing severe risks that could be exploited by malicious actors to gain initial access to, and move laterally within, organizations.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 3, 2025

The funding, part of the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) for 2025-2027, aims to strengthen Europes tech sovereignty and protect critical infrastructure from growing cyber threats. This comes as Europe faces increasing cyber aggression, including recent attacks linked to Russian and North Korean hackers.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The government agencies released a guide that advises telecom and critical infrastructure defenders on best practices to strengthen network security against PRC-linked and other cyber threats. The agencies recommend robust measures to protect enterprise networks against cyber threats. ” continues the advisory.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 11, 2022

. “Despite its relatively low score in comparison to other vulnerabilities patched today, this one should be at the top of everyone’s list to quickly patch,” said Kevin Breen , director of cyber threat research at Immersive Labs. The lack of Exchange patches leaves a lot of Microsoft customers exposed.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 31, 2023

The University of Michigan experienced an internet outage on August 27th that affected students, faculty, and staff across all three campuses just as the fall semester was kicking off. Students and faculty were also unable to connect to the internet on their personal devices. The outage began at approximately 1:40 p.m.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In recent months, the cybersecurity world has been shaken by the revelation of a sophisticated and unprecedented cyber threat: the HTTP/2 Rapid Reset Zero-Day vulnerability. HTTP/2, the successor to the widely-used HTTP/1.1 Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The attack goes to show that, truly, nothing Internet-connected is sacred." Identity security is paramount in today's threat landscape. The Krispy Kreme hack is a sobering reminder that no industry is immune to cyber threats. and "What happens if this platform is impacted?"

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The Hacker News

JULY 24, 2024

The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) has released patches to address multiple security vulnerabilities in the Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND) 9 Domain Name System (DNS) software suite that could be exploited to trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. "A

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 13, 2023

“An attacker able to gain admin access to an internal SharePoint server could do a lot of harm to an organization,” said Kevin Breen , director of cyber threat research at Immersive Labs. This SharePoint flaw earned a CVSS rating of 9.8 is the most dangerous).

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

February 11 marks Safer Internet Day , encouraging us to work together to make the internet a safer and better place. And while February 14 usually means love is in the air, Valentines Day is also a popular day with internet scammers. Looking for more information and solutions?

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

And, let’s be honest , the deceptive writing phishing assaults and other cyber threats today employ are skilled enough to fool even the most trained, internet-savvy experts. Ever present threats. Internet and email fraud.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

. “The City of Columbus’ continuing investigation of a July 18 cybersecurity incident has found that a foreign cyber threat actor attempted to disrupt the city’s IT infrastructure, in a possible effort to deploy ransomware and solicit a ransom payment from the city. ” reads the update published by the City.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Threat Intelligence (TI) representation across different levels There is a lot of information on cyberattacks on the internet, and, as a rule, the most helpful information is contained in cyber threat reports ( Threat Intelligence Reports ).

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Nearly every aspect of life is connected to the internet, so protecting your devices, identity, and privacy has never been more critical. Cyber threats are no longer just the occasional virus or suspicious email. The benefits of Webroot Total Protection and Essentials The internet has become an integral part of everyday life.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

My primer on the going forward privacy and security implications of IoT — What Everyone Should Know About the Promise and Pitfalls of the Internet of Things — won second place in the contest’s IoT Security category. That said, it is always nice to be recognized by my peers. So keep reading and sharing.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 5, 2022

China has enclosed its national internet servers within what is colloquially called ‘the Great Firewall.’ If your staff can log on to the internet to access their emails, so can an attacker. But this leaves security teams powerless to stop novel threats and zero-days. We have entered a new era of cyber threats.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 8, 2021

Kevin Breen , director of cyber threat research at Immersive Labs , said elevation of privilege flaws are just as valuable to attackers as remote code execution bugs: Once the attacker has gained an initial foothold, he can move laterally across the network and uncover further ways to escalate to system or domain-level access.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

With Recorded Future's automated threat detection, the manual work that traditionally slows down threat response times is significantly reduced, helping MasterCard become more nimble and resilient in the face of cyber threats. The need to anticipate, rather than react to, cyber threats is now paramount.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 9, 2022

“If your organization runs local exchange servers, this trio of CVEs warrant an urgent patch,” said Kevin Breen , director of cyber threat research for Immerse Labs. See Microsoft’s blog post on the Exchange Server updates for more details.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Consider that most of us spend more time navigating the Internet on our laptops and smartphones than we do behind the wheel of a car. But the larger point is that Xbash is just one of dozens of malware families circulating far and wide across the Internet. Credential stuffing campaigns have become part of the fabric of the Internet.

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