Network World

MAY 9, 2019

Cisco has added support for Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) to its million-plus ISR/ASR edge routers, in an effort to reinforce branch and core network malware protection at across the SD-WAN. Cisco bought Viptela in 2017. . Cisco last year added its Viptela SD-WAN technology to the IOS XE version 16.9.1 More about SD-WAN.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 27, 2017

Bill Detwiler talks to TechRepublic's Dan Patterson about the big takeaways from the Global Cybersecurity Summit 2017 in Kiev, Ukraine and the growing security threats from IoT devices and machine-learning-created malware.

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Forrester IT

MAY 12, 2017

5/12/2017 might be another day of cyber-infamy based on malware as hospitals and critical infrastructure providers are locked out of their machines due to what appears to be a new variant of ransomware dubbed WannaCry spreading through corporate networks.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 12, 2018

A cyber espionage group is deploying a new type of trojan malware against telecommunications, information technology, and government organisations.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

There's no reason to believe 2017 will be any better. If anything, it could be even worse as cybercriminals continue to push social engineering, find new ways to deliver malware, crack vulnerable databases and leverage mobile technology to find ways to get inside corporate defenses and target individuals.

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Computer Weekly

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Advertising giant was one of many companies hit in June 2017 by malware distributed through Ukrainian accounting software

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

That’s why 2017 calls for experts with the most-needed set of skills, to ensure businesses can continue driving towards success without being taken down by a breach. The coming year brings new opportunities for businesses to grow and develop with the latest data tools, but with this advancement comes a series of risks and downfalls.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 2, 2017

No one is safe from malware these days, even macOS users. 2017 has been a banner year for malware on Apple computers, including a new threat that allows total remote control from a web console.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Mandrake malware family was initially discovered by Bitdefender in 2020. The Romanian cybersecurity company detected the threat in two major infection waves, first in fake apps available for download on Google Play in 2016-2017 and again in 2018-2020. Mandrake's most notable feature was its ability to fly under Google's.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

It should come as no surprise that the IRS saw a big spike in phishing and malware incidents during the 2016 tax season because the agency has been very public about its battle with this scourge. The Internal Revenue Service rounded up some of the usual suspects in its annual look at the Dirty Dozen scams you need to watch out for this year.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2020

But the GRU members being charged in this case started with other strains of malware and a narrow target: Ukraine's power grid. In what is commonly referred to as the most destructive and costly cyber attack ever, the conspirators unleashed the 'NotPetya' malware. The GRU's Olympic Destroyer malware. and a large U.S.

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Network World

MAY 9, 2017

Fifteen of the vulnerabilities fixed in Microsoft's patch bundle for May are rated as critical and they affect Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, and the malware protection engine used in most of the company's anti-malware products.

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Network World

APRIL 12, 2017

The top priority this month should be given to the Microsoft Office security update because one of the fixed flaws has been actively exploited by attackers since January to infect computers with malware. Over the past few days this vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2017-0199, has seen widespread exploitation.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

At RSA 2017, Derek Manky, Global Security Strategist at Fortinet, talks about the mission and goals of the Cyber Threat Alliance, which shares malware information between members to improve defenses in the cybersecurity space.

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Network World

MARCH 29, 2017

At least if you look at the results from the IBM Security’s 2017 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index released today which contains myriad depressing nuggets such as: The number of records compromised grew a historic 566% in 2016 from 600 million to more than 4 billion -- more than the combined total from the two previous years.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 4, 2017

Geopolitical tensions ensure that 2017 will be another big year for state-sponsored cyber attacks. Right after identity theft, malware is the next favorite cyber attack technique. Installing malware on user devices and Internet accessible servers has become commonplace today. Junaid Islam. Check Device and Server Software.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Carbon Black is introducing at RSA Conference 2017 next week a new way for its gear to detect attacks that don’t make their way into networks via viruses or malicious files that other endpoint security software can detect.

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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. Crystal Lister. million in 2015 to 638 million in 2016.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 17, 2023

billion, a 436% increase over 2017 levels, according to McKinsey. Challenges for fraud risk management Fraud is a big and a worthwhile business for today’s online criminals, who troll the internet and insert data-stealing malware into vulnerable sites and mobile apps. The stakes for financial organizations are growing as well.

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Network World

JANUARY 31, 2017

The warnings are designed to save us from malware infections and hacking risks, but often times we’ll neglect them. Have you ever ignored a security alert on your PC? You’re not the only one. Not against it." To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Ransomware is increasingly becoming a problem for companies, and the CEO of a leading computer security company says he fears 2017 could see entire companies shut down until they pay up, or risk losing all their data. Ransomware works by infiltrating a computer with malware and then encrypting all the files on the disk.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Punycode-enhanced techniques for spreading malware and cyber-attacks have been known since 2017 when a web developer created a proof-of-concept site that resembled apple.com. Punycodes remain highly effective today, especially when employed in a malicious advertising campaign that closely mimics legitimate websites.

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Computer Weekly

MARCH 3, 2017

A cyber attack that forced parts of Barts NHS trust offline in January 2017 has been blamed on previously unknown malware that was able to bypass the antivirus systems, highlighting a common weakness in cyber defences

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Malvertising is increasingly being deployed by threat actors to spread malware, including ransomware and scams, and redirect users from legitimate websites to phishing and exploit kit–hosting sites. The threat from malvertising is increasing, however, there are opportunities for organizations and individuals to mitigate their digital risk.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 27, 2024

Case Study: Maersk NotPetya Attack In 2017, shipping giant Maersk was hit by the NotPetya malware , which spread rapidly through its global network, causing a complete shutdown of its IT systems. million compared to those with lower levels.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 20, 2025

First identified in July 2023, ClearFake utilizes compromised WordPress sites as a vector for malware distribution, primarily relying on fake web browser update prompts. The primary objective of these infection chains is to deliver information-stealing malware targeting both Windows and macOS systems.

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GeekWire

JULY 19, 2021

As part of a multi-year effort to infiltrate computer systems, the indictment says the hackers in 2016 and 2017 sent targeted malicious emails, known as spear phishing attacks, to researchers and labs at institutions including University G, using email accounts the hackers had previously compromised.

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Network World

MAY 17, 2024

If those false advertisements indicate that a better path is available than the legitimate path, traffic may be directed that way—only the path leads to malicious servers that could steal credentials, download malware, and execute other damaging activities. And all the while end users think they are visiting legitimate sites.

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GeekWire

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The cyberattacks, for their part, include a new malware package, which Microsoft calls FoxBlade. Microsoft says it updated its Windows Defender anti-malware service to protect against FoxBlade within three hours of the discovery.

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The Verge

AUGUST 11, 2021

These attacks can often lead to supply chain attacks, ransomware incidents, or malware that affects regular consumers, too. Hackers managed to hide malware inside system cleaner utility CCleaner in 2017 , and consumers are often the victims when databases of credit cards and personal information are leaked.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Security researchers from Proofpoint have tracked an APT that has targeted the aviation, aerospace, transportation, manufacturing, and defense industries dating back to 2017, and are calling it TA2541. Proofpoint has tracked this threat actor since 2017, and it has used consistent tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) in that time.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 24, 2022

Equifax data breach (2017). Summary: In 2017, an application vulnerability in one of their websites lead to the breach. They then gained access to a customer service database and uploaded malware to capture sensitive information. Records affected: 148 million. Who attacked: unknown hackers. Records affected: 21.5

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Prosecutors say he was one of the masterminds behind bribing AT&T Wireless employees to install both malware and hardware in this Washington call center. Employees installed malware. ". Employees installed new variants of malware. What, exactly, was this unlocking malware all about?

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The first compromises identified by ANSSI date from the end of 2017 and continued until 2020. Sandword is believed to be linked to the December 2015 Ukraine power grid cyberattack, the 2017 cyberattacks on Ukraine using the Petya malware, and other attacks. And it's been going on for years.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2022

Four GRU officers— Yuriy Sergeyevich Andrienko , Sergey Vladimirovich Detistov , Petr Nikolayevich Pliskin , and Pavel Valeryevich Frolov —are all wanted for their involvement in a global campaign that aimed to deploy malicious malware for the strategic benefit of Russia through unauthorized entry to networks owned by U.S. organizations.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

ransomware in May 2017, and the extortion and attempted extortion of victim companies from 2017 through 2020 involving the theft of sensitive data and deployment of other ransomware. And they've been able to dupe a few of them into downloading malware. government as "FASTCash"—including the October 2018 theft of $6.1

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Kitaboo

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Digital information between the two endpoints is vulnerable to malware attacks. So it may be cyber-attackers use malware or ransomware to steal your data, leaving you vulnerable to exploitation, and loss of revenue and reputation. Digital Publishing / June 12, 2017. Thus, the need to use encryption software.

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