SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

A recent report from Tenable highlights how DeepSeek R1, an open-source AI model, can generate rudimentary malware, including keyloggers and ransomware. While the AI-generated malware required manual debugging to function properly, its mere existence signals an urgent need for security teams to adapt their defenses.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The defining functions of a SASE platform are to provide security and network access. Netskope today announced updates to its SASE platform, Netskope One, that focus on improving network visibility, user experience management, and security capabilities. Without a good user experience, you’re going to have a challenge,” he said.

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Forrester IT

MAY 10, 2021

While automated malware analysis and network intrusion detection systems remained in our Divest category, three more technologies joined them this year: data loss prevention, managed security service providers, and security user behavior analytics. Why is this? Because these stand-alone technologies simply don’t cut it anymore.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Palo Alto Networks has released next-generation firewall (NGFW) software that includes some 50 new features aimed at helping enterprise organizations battle zero-day threats and advanced malware attacks. WildFire is Palo Alto’s on-prem or cloud-based malware sandbox that is closely integrated with Palo Alto’s firewalls.

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CTOvision

JULY 29, 2014

Three Questions on Automated Malware Removal with Bob Gourley, Cognitio Corp and CTOVision. While there’s still an emphasis – and related spending – on malware detection, most incident response teams are actually overwhelmed by vast number of security alerts they receive. Another day, another data breach. Bob Gourley: That’s simple.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Three new boxes in the FortiGate G Series portfolio the 70G, 50G, and 30G include integrated firewall, intrusion prevention, malware and ransomware protection, SD-WAN, and switching capabilities, all of which can be managed via the vendors FortiManager centralized management platform.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

The video below explores DDP Protected Workspace and uniquely addresses healthcare regulations related to malware prevention. The three key points covered in the video are: Attackers, even the low skilled ones, can pass any traditional AV scanners at will – trivial for those infiltrating networks. There is a new battleground.

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Network World

AUGUST 1, 2017

Which is what brings me to Cisco’s Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), which is a solution to enable malware detection, blocking, continuous analysis and retrospective actions and alerting. (Disclosure: I am employed by Cisco.)

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 25, 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. AI-powered cyberthreat protection: Detect and block AI-generated phishing campaigns, adversarial exploits, and AI-driven malware in real time.

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Network World

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Meanwhile, OT and cyber-physical systems, once air-gapped and isolated from the internet, have rapidly become integrated into enterprise networks, where threats can proliferate. Top Mobile and IoT/OT trends Rise in financially-motivated mobile threats, including a 111% rise in spyware and 29% growth in banking malware.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Initially the country’s internet network mostly withstood with some outages and slowdowns, but that has changed over time as the aggressors devote more effort in destroying physical locations and deploying malware and other cybersecurity weapons.

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CTOvision

SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

In what could be a very virtuous trend, four of the cyber security industry’s leading tech vendors (Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, McAfee and Symantec) have established a consortium focused on the furtherance of the art and science of cyber threat intelligence. Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW ). By Bob Gourley.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The Matrix Banker malware, first found in Latin America, is now gaining a foothold in diversified targets. Steve Ragan breaks down the threat with Justin Fier, director for cyber intelligence and analysis at Darktrace.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 21, 2025

Perhaps one of the most anticipated applications of AI in cybersecurity is in the realm of behavioral analytics and predictive analysis. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, AI can analyze user behavior and network traffic patterns, identifying anomalies that might indicate insider threats or other malicious activities.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 24, 2025

For example, network defense and malware analysis labs show engineers how to contain ransomware outbreaks. This week and beyond, INE Security is proud to partner with healthcare organizations to ensure that those who save lives are backed by networks and data systems that are safe, secure, and resilient against cyber attacks.

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Network World

AUGUST 14, 2024

Companies in the telecommunications, insurance, pharma and life sciences industries can add over 1,000 new services every month, while those in financial services, healthcare and manufacturing industries often add over 200 new services monthly, says the security research group, which is part of Palo Alto Networks.

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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. Patching and update information from Microsoft is located here.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 19, 2014

The FBI has determined that the intrusion into SPE’s network consisted of the deployment of destructive malware and the theft of proprietary information as well as employees’ personally identifiable information and confidential communications. After discovering the intrusion into its network, SPE requested the FBI’s assistance.

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Network World

AUGUST 1, 2016

Russian military networks and other critical infrastructure have been hit by tailor-made malware, according to government officials. Analysis of the attack showed that filenames, parameters and infection methods used in the malware are similar to those involved in other high-profile cyber-espionage operations around the world.

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Network World

JUNE 6, 2024

In 2019, Gartner created the term SASE to describe a cloud-based service that combines networking and security to give remote workers safe access to internet-based resources. In response to these realities, Gartner coined a new term, secure service edge (SSE), which is essentially SASE minus SD-WAN , the network access part of the equation.

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CTOvision

APRIL 7, 2014

Major Market Demand for Advanced Threat Protection Driving Rapid Platform Adoption and Expansion of Technology Ecosystem; Company Announces Integration With Palo Alto Networks’ Wildfire Platform. To be comprehensive and present the strongest defense requires a proactive posture in addressing risks to our network. contract with the U.S.

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CTOvision

MAY 2, 2014

When malware makes is into the enterprise, through gateways, guards or via tricky deception of your workforce, the code seeks to remain low-key. Hexis built HawkEye-G to observe data from throughout the enterprise- on devices, in networks and in servers, so that even sophisticated adversaries are detected. Read more on HawkEye-G Here.

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CTOvision

APRIL 15, 2015

Invincea Redefines Endpoint Security with Integrated Endpoint, Cloud Analysis and Enterprise Response Capabilities. Invincea Advanced Endpoint Protection 5 uniquely combines containerization technology with advanced endpoint visibility, analysis, and control to provide superior compromise detection and elimination.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

All these crucial areas take a major hit when a network attack happens. And, the unfortunate reality is that no network is immune. Why network security matters Before zooming in on specific attack methods, it's important to understand what network security is and why it's a top priority.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Have you wondered if your internet-connected devices are infected with Mirai malware and were part of the DDoS attacks? In response to the recent IoT DDoS attacks, researchers at Zscaler analyzed IoT traffic patterns not only on the days of the DDoS attacks on Dyn and Krebs on Security, but going back to July.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Malware Defenses. href="[link] Control 5: Malware Defenses. Secure Configurations for Network Devices such as Firewalls, Routers, and Switches. href="[link] Control 10: Secure Configurations for Network Devices such as Firewalls, Routers, and Switches. Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services.

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The lesson here for companies is that attackers don’t need to discover new threats or sophisticated methods of penetrating your networks. Initial access Initial access consists of various techniques attackers use to gain access to your network. Every out-of-place event needs to be investigated.

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CTOvision

APRIL 28, 2014

And also check out: Hexis Cyber (especially HawkEye-G ), Invincea , Triumfant , Fixmo and Centripetal Networks (to operationalize threat intelligence). Here are my key take-aways from this year’s research: In every measure that matters, in every category, the bad guys are getting faster by automating. Automate with them.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 11, 2024

The Raspberry Robin malware, a heavily obfuscated Windows worm first identified in late 2021, has become one of the most prevalent threats facing enterprises today. These script files employ a range of anti-analysis techniques to evade detection. The obfuscation techniques used by this malware payload system are impressive.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 28, 2022

This analysis should span across both primary and secondary storage. On the primary storage front, you’d be smart to do an analysis of the data, determine what data needs to be encrypted and what doesn’t, and figure out how the protection needs to keep your company in compliance, especially if your company is in a regulated market.

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CTOvision

JUNE 7, 2014

Here are the details: If you’re trying to stay ahead of advanced persistent threats getting inside your network while working with shrinking budgets that impact headcount and training, then you know that defending your enterprise isn’t easy. Understand benefits of automated malware removal, not just remediation.

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TechSpot

MAY 11, 2020

Building on an earlier joint effort, the two are now attempting to tackle malware classification as a computer vision task through an approach known as static malware-as-image network analysis (STAMINA).

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 19, 2014

See the interview here: Tactics Not Malware Are the Story. The #SonyHack is the equivalent of detonating a nuclear bomb on a network that employed four key stratagems: capture, destroy, extort, and publish. The hackers captured and exfiltrated hundreds of terabytes of data then torched the network with wiper malware.

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CTOvision

MAY 30, 2014

Here are the details: If you’re trying to stay ahead of advanced persistent threats getting inside your network while working with shrinking budgets that impact headcount and training, then you know that defending your enterprise isn’t easy. Understand benefits of automated malware removal, not just remediation.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 11, 2025

What I'd do differently Set up a home lab (Kali Linux, cloud security, SIEM, malware analysis). Practice incident response and log analysis (Splunk, Azure Sentinel, ELK stack). Networking. How to build a network that opens doors Get involved in ISACA, ISSA, or ISC2 chapters; don't just attend, volunteer and contribute.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk. Leverage data analysis: Data analytics and IoT technologies are revolutionizing the oil and gas sector, enabling better monitoring and threat detection.

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GeekWire

JANUARY 11, 2021

The riot has potentially given some of the most sophisticated cyber-threat actors unrestricted access to one of our government’s most critical networks for four hours. This in turn gave them complete, unrestricted access to the computers, devices and the physical networks in those buildings for that time.

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