Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2019

” Both macro builders allow crooks to easily create malicious Office documents that are usually involved in hacking campaigns as a first-stage loader for other malware. According to Flashpoint , Rubella is not particularly sophisticated, the builder is used to create Microsoft Word or Excel weaponized documents to use in spam email.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Fortunately, vendor surveys identify five key cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2024: compromised credentials, attacks on infrastructure, organized and advanced adversaries, ransomware, and uncontrolled devices. No specific tool exists to defend specifically against nation state attacks, ransomware gangs, or hacktivists.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Natalie Silva, lead cyber security engineer at Immersive Labs, told eSecurity Planet that the Word vulnerability in particular poses a high risk, noting that the Preview Pane is a potential attack vector. ” Exploiting the vulnerability could lead to the disclosure of Net-NTLMv2 hashes, she added.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Major cybersecurity events in the last week make clear that hackers just keep getting savvier — and security teams need to be vigilant to keep up. Ransomware groups continue to exploit unpatched vulnerabilities. Now ransomware attackers, possibly affiliated with FIN8, are exploiting unpatched Citrix products to launch attacks.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In Q3 2024, ransomware service provider “RansomHub” emerged as the most dominant ransomware group, taking the mantle from “LockBit” and “ALPHV.” Hacktivist gang “KillSec,” originally aligned with the “Anonymous” hacktivist collective, has recently shifted towards financially motivated ransomware activity.

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Ransomware Encryption Technology Malware 88

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Jump ahead to: Prioritize Data Protection Document Your Response Process Make Users Part of the Process Understand Business Context Be Thorough Proactively Collect and Organize Data Don’t Forget Network Analysis Train and Drill Enlist Outside Help Go on the Offensive 1. But it requires different levels of security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Menlo Security , a leader in cloud security, today announced it has identified a surge in cyberthreats, termed Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT), that bypass traditional security defenses. The top three brands impersonated in phishing attacks are Microsoft, PayPal, and Amazon.

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Cloud Migration Malware Phishing Security Defenses 52

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Integrating with other security solutions: Combine EDR with SIEM systems, threat intelligence feeds , and other tools to improve overall threat detection and response capabilities throughout your security ecosystem. It also includes detailed documentation and training materials to help users easily manage the solution.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 17, 2023

For an example of VLANs used for network security segmentation purposes, see Building a Ransomware Resilient Architecture. Top Issues Faced With VLAN Tagging VLAN tagging, when performed correctly, can help networks operate more efficiently and securely. Is VLAN Tagging Necessary?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A cloud security policy is a comprehensive document that describes the organization’s guidelines for protecting cloud services. It specifies how data should be secured, who can access it, and the procedures for monitoring permissions. This phase details how to build and manage security controls.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

That same employee might not think twice before opening an attachment in an email that appears to come from their manager, only to learn the attachment contained ransomware when it’s too late. Your employees should also avoid clicking on links or opening documents in unexpected emails.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We’ll look at how log monitoring works, its benefits, challenges, best practices, security use cases, and some log monitoring and management tools to consider. These security logs document the events and actions, when they happened, and the causes of errors. Read next: SIEM vs. SOAR vs. XDR: What Are The Differences?

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 31, 2024

Benefits of Using EDR Solutions EDR tools improve threat hunting by detecting hidden threats, restoring ransomware to its pre-infection form, increasing visibility through continuous analysis, reducing dwell time by immediately neutralizing threats, and streamlining incident response. To get specific pricing, reach out to their sales team.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

See how one managed service provider uses VLANs to protect backups from ransomware: Building a Ransomware Resilient Architecture Tagged VLANs A tagged VLAN is a virtual local area network — or multiple VLANs — that uses different ID tags to segment network traffic into more specific broadcast domains.

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Network Security Cybersecurity Ransomware Technology 109

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

These modifications necessitate ongoing monitoring and assessment of your compliance status to ensure that you have the proper procedures and documentation. Learn more about the various network security threats and the effective defenses you can use to help protect your systems.

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Cybersecurity Technology Risk Artificial Intelligence 82

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In Q3 2024, ransomware service provider “RansomHub” emerged as the most dominant ransomware group, taking the mantle from “LockBit” and “ALPHV.” Hacktivist gang “KillSec,” originally aligned with the “Anonymous” hacktivist collective, has recently shifted towards financially motivated ransomware activity.

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Ransomware Encryption Technology Malware 52

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Take a closer look at the SaaS vendor evaluation checklist below: IT Infrastructure Analysis This phase underscores the value of investing in IT infrastructure security. Cloud infrastructure security should specifically handle layers such as physical assets, applications, networks, and data for complete protection against security threats.

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Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 108

eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Document the findings: Keep track of the discovered assets, their classification, and the rationale for priority. Implement Security Controls Following NIST’s cloud security model, develop policies, methods, and technology for protecting cloud assets, such as access control, encryption, and network security.

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Encryption Risk Passwords Technology 119

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Compliance and Audit Tools: Compliance and audit tools like GRC assist companies in adhering to applicable rules and industry standards by ensuring that security policies are followed and compliance is audited and documented. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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Backups Firewall Encryption Architecture 120

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

Relying on a third party like a managed security service provider (MSSP) to be your eyes and ears delivers the simplicity and efficacy needed for an effective data protection program. Like other security defenses, DLP is also increasingly being offered as a service. Cloud Security Platform Delivery. Key Differentiators.

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Backups Encryption Risk Data privacy 125

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Two common examples of the use of malicious encryption include ransomware and encrypted communications with command and control servers. Ransomware attackers will use encryption programs to lock hard drives, folders, and data to prevent legitimate access. It was updated by Chad Kime on December 7, 2023.

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Encryption Passwords IoT Firewall 113

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The 360 Deluxe plan supports five and offers features like ransomware protection and dark web monitoring. While its Essential Security plan doesn’t offer many additional features — just antivirus and antimalware protection — the Personal and Family plans are more extensive, including extras like identity theft protection. and $99.99

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Antivirus VPN Firewall Password Management 62

SC Magazine

JUNE 29, 2021

The HHS Office of Information Security is tasked with managing department-wide cybersecurity, for which the agency has established policies and procedures that clearly outline roles and responsibilities within the agency for documenting and implementing its cybersecurity program.

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Healthcare Cybersecurity CISO Cyber threats 68

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

For an additional fee, users can access the extensive documentation that comes with the ET Pro Ruleset. They can also fix incorrect spam listings in the Blocklist Removal Center, access live news and specialized ISP information, and read dedicated documents on best practices for everything from anti-spam to email marketing.

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Internet Internet Cybersecurity Malware 96

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Provides complete support options, including documentation, training materials, and customer service, to help users properly deploy and maintain the solution. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What are the three types of email security? Read next: What Is DMARC Email Security Technology?

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Software Phishing Mobile Threat Detection 131

McAfee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Today, enterprises tend to use multiple layers of security defenses, ranging from perimeter defense on network entry points to host based security solutions deployed at the end user’s machines to counter the ever-increasing threats. Stealing Credentials from Security Accounts Manager (SAM) Database.

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Authentication Accountability Encryption Passwords 104

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Basic to Advanced Iterative Planning Effective iterative planning balances operations goals, business risk, and security objectives in a written plan. Basic iterative planning focuses on documenting existing controls and creating fundamental IT policies to document goals and objectives.

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Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 120

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Content security policies (CSP) help thwart cross-site scripting, while Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) policies constrain access to your API from specific origins. Disclose only essential details to enable secure API interaction comprehension. Financial institutions were hit the hardest.

Authentication 109

Authentication Architecture Firewall Threat Detection 109

eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

Create and implement database security policies and processes. Security team • Compliance team • Legal • Staff • Document and align policies with company goals. Network team • Security team • Infrastructure team • Employ secure communication protocols (HTTPS and SSL/TLS). • Deploy data discovery tools.

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Encryption Backups Data breaches Authentication 70

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

Develop a Risk Strategy The IRM framework cycle begins with a planning stage that documents objectives and scope. Incorporate feedback from all stakeholders within the scope: operations, leadership, process owners, IT security, and in some cases vendors or customers. In the management phase, respond to incidents and report status.

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Risk Technology Government Penetration Testing 67

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Nearly a quarter of healthcare organizations hit by ransomware attacks experienced an increase in patient mortality, according to a study from Ponemon Institute and Proofpoint released today. Also read: After Springhill: Assessing the Impact of Ransomware Lawsuits. ” Ponemon: Effects of ransomware on patient care.

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Healthcare Ransomware Cybersecurity Big data 138

Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2021

Taiwanese manufacturer and distributor of computer hardware GIGABYTE was a victim of the RansomEXX ransomware gang. RansomEXX ransomware gang hit the Taiwanese manufacturer and distributor of computer hardware GIGABYTE and claims to have stolen 112GB of data. All affected internal services have resumed operation. and some others.”

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Manufacturing Ransomware Information Security Security Defenses 133

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 8, 2021

We have seen firsthand that it takes more than an individual task force to combat ransomware and other related threats such as phishing, insider threats and more. Have hope that through the hard work and brilliant minds behind these security defenses that 2022 will not be a repeat of such high level attacks.

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Data breaches Ransomware Government Cybersecurity 142

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Government actions will increase: Expect more government regulations, state-sponsored cyberattacks, and increased documentation required to protect CISOs. 2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines.

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Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140