NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 15, 2024

TL;DR Don’t wait for a breach to happen before you pursue social engineering testing. Get the most value out of your social engineering testing by asking the questions below to maximize results. 73% of Breaches Are Due to Phishing and Pretexting Social engineering remains a prevalent threat.

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Ensure software and security settings are up to date. Watch what you post on social media; cybercriminals often use them to gather Personal Identifying Information (PII) and corporate information. Update your software. Build a Human Firewall. Don’t make passwords easy to guess. Know Your Device.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Keep software updated. Outdated software and operating systems are known risk factors in cybersecurity. Investing in top-notch firewalls is also essential, as they serve as the first line of defense against external threats. These worrying statistics underscore the need to be more proactive in preventing security breaches.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A software update in April caused problems in a number of distributions, such as Red Hat, Debian and Rocky. A previous faulty update had already suggested broader problems with CrowdStrike’s security software at the time, though the problem didn’t receive that much publicity. Why does it matter? Why does it matter?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Here is a rundown of the benefits of an asset management software in cutting down cyber-related threats. The best asset management software sets up a stock of your organization’s assets, phases of their entire life cycles, most recent software upgrades, the risks they could face, and the approaches to ensure their security. . .

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. Social engineering invariably is the first step in cyber attacks ranging from phishing and ransomware to business email compromise ( BEC ) scams and advanced persistent threat ( APT ) hacks. It’s already happening.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

And security experts from Check Point believe that the malicious software has so far targeted over 140,000 victims since November 2020, hitting high profile victims including those on PayPal, Microsoft, Amazon, Bank of America and Wells Fargo.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 15, 2021

Related: Integrating ‘pen tests’ into firewalls. In our growing technological society, penetration tests are very important to the safety of our software and systems. Many do not realize, but safe software can literally be the difference between life and death. Even large companies are not immune to this.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 8, 2021

Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) provided a local, web-based interface to allow customers to manage Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) firewalls and the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility clients. The vulnerability affects ADSM software versions from releases ‘9.16.1 and earlier.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

As reported earlier this week , the Oldsmar water treatment systems were remotely accessed by an unknown threat actor via TeamViewer, the popular software tool designed for remote control, desktop sharing, online meetings, and file transfer between computers.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

The FBI is warning companies about the use of out-of-date Windows 7 systems, desktop sharing software TeamViewer, and weak account passwords. ” The FBI alert warns of the abuse of desktop sharing software like TeamViewer, threat actors could abuse them access target network once obtained the login credentials of its employees.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Evolution of FASTCash to Target Linux Previously, FASTCash primarily targeted legacy systems running unsupported or outdated software, often on Windows-based platforms. Financial institutions must prioritize regular software updates and patch management to eliminate vulnerabilities.

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Hot for Security

APRIL 6, 2021

According to a recent report, threat actors posted a free “newbie friendly” and “effective” method for spreading a RAT – promoting the malicious software as a video game cheat program, as it also requires the user to disable or uninstall security solutions and host firewalls on the device.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

Additionally, ThreatLabz uncovered a malware campaign in which attackers created a fake AI platform to exploit interest in AI and trick victims into downloading malicious software. Traditional security models rooted in firewalls and VPNs cannot keep up with the speed and sophistication of AI-powered threats.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Patch management software. BeEF , or Browser Exploitation Framework, makes classic tasks such as enumeration, phishing, or social engineering seamless. This software provides testers a user-friendly GUI and practical client-side attack vectors to target different contexts and achieve various tasks, such as stealing credentials.

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Webroot

JANUARY 5, 2022

In fact, COVID-19, Zoom meetings, vaccination recommendations and travel warnings all provide ample and unique precedent for social engineering attacks. Make sure all computer anti-virus and security software and malware protections are up to date. Use reputable anti-virus software and firewalls.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The attacker gained initial access to two employee accounts by carrying out social engineering attacks on the organization’s help desk twice. Leveraging its English proficiency, the collective uses social engineering for initial access. Within six hours, the attacker began encrypting the organization’s systems.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

These attacks can come from malicious instructions, social engineering, or authentication attacks, as well as heavy network traffic. The most common root causes for initial breaches stem from social engineering and unpatched software, as those account for more than 90% of phishing attacks.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2025

CISA adds Oracle WebLogic Server and Mitel MiCollab flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Threat actors breached the Argentinas airport security police (PSA) payroll Moxa router flaws pose serious risks to industrial environmets US adds Tencent to the list of companies supporting Chinese military Eagerbee backdoor targets govt entities (..)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2024

Crooks manipulate GitHub’s search results to distribute malware BatBadBut flaw allowed an attacker to perform command injection on Windows Roku disclosed a new security breach impacting 576,000 accounts LastPass employee targeted via an audio deepfake call TA547 targets German organizations with Rhadamanthys malware CISA adds D-Link multiple (..)

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 17, 2018

The technology that corrals malicious software circulating through desktop PCs, laptops and mobile devices has evolved into a multi-layered security technology referred to as ‘endpoint security.’. No one in cybersecurity refers to “antivirus” protection any more. This designation change unfolded a few years back.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 7, 2024

When it comes to data security, you might think of firewalls, encryption, or vulnerability scanning. Enhancing your physical security can prevent hackers and social engineers from obtaining the information they need to access and steal card data. To keep your business secure, regularly test the systems and software you use.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 25, 2019

Remember when software used to come on CDs packaged in shrinked-wrapped boxes, or even before that, on floppy disks? If you bought a new printer and wanted it to work on your desktop PC, you’d have to install a software driver, stored on a floppy disk or CD, to make that digital handshake for you. Velocity without security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 21, 2022

As most of them were blocked by automated firewalls, some made it to the inboxes of employee email IDs, leading them to malicious links and threats thereafter. Others were of different genre such as mining software, phishing and social engineering attacks. billion malicious emails last year.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Rogue security software. As you browse the myriad of malicious software featured in this article, we offer tips for how best to defend against each type. RAM scraper.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

ransomware builder used by multiple threat actors Cisco fixes 3 high-severity DoS flaws in NX-OS and FXOS software Cybercrime Unpacking the MOVEit Breach: Statistics and Analysis Cl0p Ups The Ante With Massive MOVEit Transfer Supply-Chain Exploit FBI, Partners Dismantle Qakbot Infrastructure in Multinational Cyber Takedown U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Networks are complex and connect to a number of critical components — software, applications, databases, and various types of endpoints — that don’t all operate the same way, making it a complicated challenge to keep threats off the network.

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Let us start with the abbreviations that define the categories of information security products: WAF stands for Web Application Firewall , NGFW stands for Next Generation Firewall. NGFW (or Next Generation Firewall) is an evolution of traditional firewalls and serves to delimit access between network segments.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Defending against DDoS attacks has long depended on traditional measures like firewalls and rate limiting. Since software vulnerabilities are a common entry point for ransomware attacks, it's crucial to regularly update your applications and systems to the latest version.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Real-life examples of depth of defense Network Perimeter: Organizations often deploy firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network monitoring tools at the network perimeter to prevent unauthorized access. decrease in successful breaches.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The measures to ensure product and solution security cover the hardware, software, and services involved in production. Application security focuses on the protection of software apps. Employees with appropriate training can recognize malicious links, non-typical software behavior, or suspicious activities in their accounts.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Regularly Update and Patch Systems Subscribing to the latest software and systems is imperative for protecting your organisation from cyber threats. Here are some essential examples of these tools: Email gateway: It stands out by shielding against phishing and other social engineering attacks, scanning incoming communications for threats.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

Microsoft, supplier of the Windows operating system used ubiquitously in enterprise networks, recently disclosed that fully 70% of all security bugs pivot off what the software giant refers to as “memory safety issues.”. One tried-and-true incursion method pivots off social engineering.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Quishing, an insidious threat to electric car owners Google fixed actively exploited Android flaw CVE-2024-32896 Discontinued D-Link DIR-846 routers are affected by code execution flaws.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2019

Use trusted software, software patches, anti-virus/anti-malware programs, and interact only with trusted websites and attachments. Locate control system networks and devices behind firewalls and isolate them from the business network. VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 3, 2021

Guides for cheats will typically ask users to disable or uninstall antivirus software and host firewalls, disable kernel code signing, etc.” . “It is common practice when configuring a cheat program to run it the with the highest system privileges. ” reads the report published by Activision.

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