SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2020

CISA advisory: who is targeting COVID-19 research? Cyberattacks on COVID-19 research are starting to feel as common as COVID-19. In fact, CISA has already published a general joint advisory on nation-state hackers targeting pandemic research. This file has been identified as a variant of the malware family known as WellMail.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This morning, the Qualys Threat Research Unit released its 2023 Threat Landscape Year in Review report. In 2023, the Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) witnessed a critical trend in exploiting high-risk vulnerabilities. 15 exploited by malware and botnets. 115 exploited by named threat actors. 20 exploited by ransomwares.

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Scott Lowe

MARCH 15, 2024

The Sysdig Threat Research Team uncovered the malicious use of a network mapping tool called SSH-Snake. Think Linux doesn’t have malware? And here’s another example of malware that is targeting Linux (along with Windows). Rory McCune explains Kubernetes authentication. Read more about it in this post.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Researchers in China and the US have revealed a novel fingerprint hack named PrintListener capable of stealing your fingerprint data, not from photos or lifted prints, but from the faint sound your finger makes when swiping your smartphone screen. Fingerprint authentication has become synonymous with security on our smartphones and devices.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 11, 2022

In this webcast, we’ll explore: The current trending threats facing networks, like authentication vulnerabilities, malware, phishing, and denial of service attacks. Speakers: Chris Kissel, IDC Research Director, Security & Trust Products. Where current network security measures are falling short. Get the full webcast, here.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Russian-linked group, dubbed "Nobelium" by Microsoft, has continued its hacking campaigns targeting business and government entities around the globe, according to new research from Mandiant. Researchers were able to identify two distinct clusters of activity that are associated with Nobelium.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Solution provides real-time detection, identification, and mitigation of advanced malware that operates in endpoint volatile memory . product suite, combines Triumfant’s unique, patented malware detection software with new tools that can accurately track malware functionality operating in the volatile memory of the endpoint machine.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Security researchers for Microsoft's 365 Defender Research Team say they have observed an attack in which a threat actor deployed malicious OAuth applications on compromised cloud tenants to control Microsoft Exchange servers and spread spam. There is a reason why everyone talks about enabling MFA!

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2024

Scan for malware Numerous WordPress breaches involve backdoors, enabling attackers to bypass authentication and quietly carry out malicious activities. Identify these problems by scanning your site for known vulnerabilities and hidden malware. Research and select a reliable WP security plugin to address these issues thoroughly.

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Network World

DECEMBER 29, 2016

In November, researchers from cybersecurity firm Invincea reported a vulnerability that could have allowed hackers to infect Belkin WeMo smart plugs with malware. The flaw was located in a configuration protocol that worked over the local area network and didn't require any authentication.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

More than 8,500 engineers, researchers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts, threat hunters, geopolitical analysts, investigators, and frontline responders were involved across 77 countries. Malware as a service has moved into large scale operations against exposed IoT and OT in infrastructure and utilities as well as corporate networks.".

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

This article increases awareness for organizations seeking to enhance their digital risk posture against the increasing threat of ransomware (a type of malware) deployed by threat actors to prevent or limit users from accessing their system until a ransom is paid. Other researchers estimated economic payoff to criminals at $1 billion in 2016.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Malvertising acts as a vessel for malware propagation. Just to illustrate the scope of the issue, the Malwarebytes Threat Intelligence team spotted more than 800 malvertising campaigns in only the first six months of 2023, noting that the number of attacks that flew under researchers' radar was likely much higher.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Joe Stewart, director of malware research at Dell SecureWorks He advises everyone to set up two-factor authentication to protect their internet accounts, especially email. It can be particularly useful when stopping hackers who are trying to steal login passwords from users, whether through malware or email phishing schemes.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 20, 2021

Someone trying to save a few bucks on a software license triggered a Ryuk ransomware attack against a life sciences research institute. The attack cost the institute a week's worth of vital research data due to the fact that backups were not fully up to date. They found what appeared to be one and tried to install it.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Traditional anti-malware research relies on customer systems but what if a particular malware wasn’t on the same platform as your solution software? éveillé from ESET joins The Hacker Mind podcast to talk about the challenges of building his own internet scanner to scan for elusive malware.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 2, 2021

However, unlike Hermes, Ryuk was never made available on the forum, and CryptoTech has since ceased all of its activities, so there is some doubt regarding the origins of the malware. The ANSSI notes that a privileged account of the domain is used for malware propagation. Who are the targets of Ryuk ransomware attacks? and Canada.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Even though email phishing – deceptive messages designed to trick a person into sharing sensitive data (or even money) or inject malicious software into the recipient’s system – is one of the oldest tricks in the book, email cyberattacks account for 90% of all data breaches even today, according to research by Hoxhunt.

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The Verge

JULY 16, 2020

The NCSC believes the hackers are collecting COVID-19 research, including vaccine development information. “We The group frequently uses publicly available exploits to conduct widespread scanning and exploitation against vulnerable systems, likely in an effort to obtain authentication credentials to allow further access,” the advisory reads.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The news was first reported by cybersecurity and malware research group vx-underground, which posted screenshots of data purportedly stolen from the company. The hacker reportedly tricked an employee into providing a two-factor authentication code delivered via SMS, which allowed them to access the Slack channel.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. Malware can be delivered through email attachments, malicious websites, or compromised software.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Uber says the threat actor was able to compromise an Uber EXT contractor's account with credentials likely purchased on the Dark Web, after the contractor's personal device had been infected with malware. The attacker was able to access our dashboard at HackerOne, where security researchers report bugs and vulnerabilities.

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CTOvision

MARCH 18, 2016

Thanks to the professional, virtuous work of security researchers Chris Valasek and Charlie Miller and some fantastic reporting on this research by Andy Greenberg of Wired Magazine , we have long known that theoretical hacks against cars are no longer theoretical. Bob Gourley. They are real. And the threats include threats to safety.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

On the one hand, AI-powered security tools can reduce the time to detect and respond to a cyberattack, help organizations identify and mitigate security risks more effectively, and develop new security technologies, such as self-healing networks and adaptive authentication systems. Bots are needed to gather this information from everywhere.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Apple says a service known as Gatekeeper “performs online checks to verify if an app contains known malware and whether the developer’s signing certificate is revoked.” The outage lead to scrutiny of Apple’s practices, most notably by security researcher Jeffrey Paul.

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 19, 2023

5G also includes secure identity management, enhanced authentication and a core network architecture that can support network slicing, continuous secure connectivity for mobile devices and lower latency.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2020

And research shows this phenomenon accelerated because of COVID-19. And here's more on banking trojans: "In another scenario, banking trojans can be used as a “dropper” to install malware onto a user’s phone, particularly spyware (aka stalkerware). Use Two-Factor Authentication. It ranks right up there with the DMV.

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Vox

JUNE 18, 2022

Call it “cosmic malware.”. It wouldn’t be the first time an extraterrestrial search team found a signal that appeared notable, only to dismiss it after further research. Cosmic malware. As existential risks go, cosmic malware doesn’t compare to out-of-control climate change or engineered pandemics. Phoning ET.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Commonly, this involves using scare tactics in an attempt to bypass the user's rational mind and emotionally manipulate them into action without them second-guessing the authenticity of the request. Most modern cybersecurity systems are geared against malware, ransomware, and brute-force attacks.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 21, 2023

Hackers in the 60s were mostly computer science students and researchers who wanted to explore the limits of computer technology. He used a toy whistle from a cereal box to mimic the tone used by the phone company to authenticate calls. In 1971, the first computer virus, known as the Creeper virus , was released.

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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Research reveals that 80% of lower educational organizations were hit by ransomware attacks in 2022, up from 56% in 2021. Third-party DRM solutions offer robust authentication and encryption measures, preventing piracy or unauthorized access. They can be used as a backdoor for hackers or potentially contain malware. Wrapping Up!

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SecureWorld News

JULY 7, 2022

The Stairwell research team says that Maui "stood out" because it lacked some basic components commonly seen in other ransomware strains. It is because of this that researchers think Maui is manually operated, meaning the threat actor(s) is specifically choosing what files to encrypt and then exfiltrating the results.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

But for threat researcher Feike Hacquebord, it's the ghost in the wires that concerns him most. As a senior threat researcher at Trend Micro, Feike Hacquebord spends a lot of time on the Dark Web. The Trend Micro researcher agreed to look into it. Threat researcher Feike Hacquebord persisted. government dubbed Pawn Storm.

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Dataconomy

AUGUST 7, 2023

Researchers from prominent British universities have uncovered a groundbreaking hack that utilizes keystrokes’ voices, exploiting the power of deep learning to steal sensitive information. This may be done with the use of a nearby microphone or by using malware that gains access to the microphone on the target’s phone.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Spanning a wide range of malicious activities from destructive malware and denial of service attacks, to the theft of intellectual property and even espionage, cyber threats pose a significant risk to any business. In recent years, multiple high-profile, high-impact breaches have raised awareness of the cyber threat. The Insider Threat.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 6, 2023

To verify the authenticity of an email, most of us will look for spelling or grammatical mistakes. For example, a security researcher conducted an experiment to see if ChatGPT could generate a realistic phishing campaign. While most spam is innocuous, some emails can contain malware or direct the recipient to dangerous websites.

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Vox

JUNE 29, 2022

She blocked her friend’s account, changed her password, and enabled two-factor authentication. “I That’s why most businesses will tell you that they will never ask for your password, and authentication texts will usually say something like “[Company] will never ask you for this code.” I felt pretty stupid when all was said and done.”.

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