SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A sophisticated form of mobile malware dubbed "GoldPickaxe" has been uncovered, which collects facial recognition data to produce deepfake videos, enabling hackers to bypass biometric authentication protections on banking apps. The malware has been active since 2023, specifically targeting victims in Vietnam and Thailand.

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Network World

JUNE 13, 2024

According to Zscaler research , there was a 37% increase in ransomware attacks in 2023, with hackers demanding an average of $5.3 The life cycle of a cyberattack Regardless of the method that threat actors use to commit cyberattacks—phishing, malware, and, yes, ransomware—the stages of every attack are remarkably similar.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It is estimated by the end of 2023, 31% of organizations expect to run 75% of their workloads 2 in the cloud. Why securing cloud workloads is an urgent matter In recent years, major cloud service providers encountered 6,000 malware samples actively communicating with them, underlining the magnitude of cloud security challenges.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

A report from 2023 revealed that 67% of energy and utility companies faced ransomware attacks, with many incidents exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities. Multi-factor authentication (MFA): MFA ensures that access to critical systems is granted only after verifying user credentials through multiple channels.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 17, 2023

According to the 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), the majority of cyber attacks are led by organized criminals looking to disrupt business and steal data to sell. Malware Distribution: Cloud exploitation can involve hosting or distributing malware through cloud-based platforms or services.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2023

A new study from Uptycs has uncovered an increase in the distribution of information stealing malware. Incidents have more than doubled in Q1 2023, indicating a disturbing trend that threatens global organizations. This demonstrates a focus on collecting data from multi-factor authentication tools.

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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. The mean time to exploit vulnerabilities in 2023 stands at approximately 44 days (about one-and-a-half months).

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 28, 2023

Structured telemetry and analytics cybersecurity firm Uptycs has discovered a new macOS malware stealer it is calling MacStealer. It joins three Windows-based malware families using Telegram in 2023, including Titan Stealer, Parallax RAT, and HookSpoofer, all of which exploit stealer command and control (C2). "

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Network World

JUNE 6, 2024

For example, the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SSE puts Netskope in a leadership position, along with Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler. Gartner cautions that Cloudflare lacks some features, such as file malware sandboxing, DEM, and full-featured built-in reporting and analytics.

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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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SecureWorld News

JUNE 21, 2023

Info stealers are a type of malware that specializes in collecting various credentials and personal information from infected computers. of the stolen ChatGPT accounts between June 2022 and May 2023, indicating the region's vulnerability to cyber threats. Group-IB's analysis revealed that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for 40.5%

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The patches released address CVE-2023-34990 and CVE-2023-48782 , which, when exploited together, can grant attackers unauthorized access. Fortinet patches critical vulnerabilities in Wireless LAN Manager The identified bug, CVE-2023-34990, has a CVSS score of 9.6 and was first disclosed in March 2023.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 10, 2025

However, behind its polished interface and "safe-by-design" assurance lay a systemic fragility: an overreliance on digital signatures to vouch for integrity and authenticity. This vulnerability is what allowed cybercriminals to access AnyDesks production systems in late December 2023.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 12, 2024

The compromised data included files containing AT&T records of calls and texts from cellular customers, wireless network customers, and landline customers between May 2022 and October 2022, and records from January 2, 2023, for a small number of customers.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 4, 2025

billion in 2023, is projected to reach $60.6 Gartner estimates that by 2025, 75% of IoT security spending will focus on device management and identity authentication. Implementing strong authentication, regular firmware updates, and segmentation of IoT networks will be essential to reduce IoT vulnerabilities. billion by 2028.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)—a more stringent update of the California Privacy Protection Act (CCPA)—goes into effect January 1, 2023, adding in employee data and business-to-business data under its scope of privacy protection. Enterprise endpoint protection and remediation (anti-malware, anti-virus software).

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SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2023

The 2023 deepfake videos, photos, and calls are as accurate as a chameleon trying to blend in with a bowl of Skittles. Trust your instincts: Develop a healthy skepticism and question the authenticity of online content, especially if it seems too good to be true. The advancement in deepfakes is mind-boggling.

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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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SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2024

Using publicly available information and proprietary threat intelligence provided by FortiRecon, the report provides a comprehensive view of planned attacks, such as third-party breaches, infostealers, phishing, and malware, including ransomware.

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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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Dataconomy

JULY 26, 2023

FraudGPT : Scammers’ secret to stealing your data ChatGPT-generated email scam Emails, a notorious scamming medium, have been used to disseminate malware, extort victims, or pilfer crucial information. In April 2023, several media outlets started flagging a surge of phishing emails explicitly crafted by ChatGPT.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Cybersecurity experts are warning of increased cyber threats ahead of Super Bowl LVII, set to take place on February 5, 2023. Phishing scams and malware attacks are among the most common threats, with hackers posing as legitimate organizations to trick users into revealing personal information or installing malicious software.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The cyber intrusions occurred in 2022 and 2023 when hackers exploited vulnerabilities in Equiniti's email systems. The agreement is one of the first major cyber cases settled at the SEC since the July court ruling dismissing most of the civil fraud charges against SolarWinds in connection with the 2020 Sunburst malware attacks.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. According to Verizon's 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), a whopping 74% of breaches involve a human element, which is exactly what phishing aims to exploit.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 27, 2023

Neglecting cyber hygiene can make individuals and organizations more vulnerable to cyberattacks, such as malware infections, data breaches, and identity theft ( Image credit ) There is a cyber hygiene checklist you need to follow Cyber hygiene is not merely an option but a necessity in our digital age.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 21, 2023

He used a toy whistle from a cereal box to mimic the tone used by the phone company to authenticate calls. The 1980s also saw the emergence of computer viruses and malware as a significant threat to computer security. The early 2000s also saw the emergence of new forms of cybercrime, such as phishing and malware attacks.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As of 2023, threats to data integrity and authenticity are ever-present, and non-repudiation stands as a formidable shield against malicious actors attempting to conceal their actions. Collaborating harmoniously with authentication and encryption measures, non-repudiation forms a three-pronged security strategy.

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Dataconomy

APRIL 25, 2023

Main MSP cybersecurity threats in 2023 Although the types of online cybersecurity threats for MSPs are countless, some threats are more frequent than others. Ransomware is malware that sneakily infiltrates an organization’s environment and then starts encrypting all the data at reach. That’s not an option for an MSP.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The latest report from Qrator Labs indicates a 40% rise in attacks during the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Experts are weighing the potential implications and benefits of integrating AI into cybersecurity. But as with everything in life and technology, there’s a dark side.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 11, 2023

As a matter of fact, this method, which is the reason why many big tech companies transfer their physical servers to the cloud over time, is still valid even in 2023. Employees should be encouraged to verify the authenticity of visitors by contacting security or the person they claim to be visiting.

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

billion in 2023 , according to the FBI. What makes BEC different from other cyber threats is its usage of social engineering instead of traditional malware or malicious links. BEC attacks are one of the most damaging types of cybercrime, costing businesses over $2.7 These attacks are becoming more common.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 15, 2024

In 2023, data compromises alone took a new high, rising by nearly 78% YoY to reach 3,205. Phishing attacks, malware, and hacking can all expose your PII to theft, risking your safety. Most platforms also offer two-factor authentication that generates a random passcode each time you log in.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 22, 2023

You need some form of authentication to access it that might be through a login and password or through a paywall or other sorts of authentication methods. SCHWARTZ : I can't say in my report that the state of the underground sort of gives an overview of what's been going on on the deep and dark web in 2022 and a little bit into 2023.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

She’ll also be presenting again at RSAC 2023 in April. If you’re running edge detection, if your scanning your networks, even occasionally rebooting your servers these activities will remove some running malware, yet the bad actors somehow return and remain persistent. Stealth malware. Special coding tricks?

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

While compliance enforces behavior through rules and consequenceslike being forced to exercisetrue buy-in reflects authentic understanding and commitment. Phishing-resistant authentication: Widespread use of passkeys, biometrics, and passwordless solutions to bolster security. Let me unpack what I mean.

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