Network World

JUNE 13, 2017

Two security firms have released reports about the malware which was used in the December 2016 Ukraine power outage, warning that the partial power outage in Kiev may have been test run; the malware could be leveraged against other countries, including the US. It could be “leveraged at multiple sites simultaneously.”

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Network World

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Having thorough IT security usually means having a layered approach. Basic antivirus, for instance, might catch PC-based malware once a user downloads it, but you could try to block it before it ever reaches the user device, or at least have another security mechanism in place that might catch it if the basic antivirus doesn’t.

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TechSpot

MAY 8, 2023

Security researchers have confirmed that private keys for MSI products and Intel Boot Guard are loose in the wild. Hackers could use the keys to sign malware under the guise of official MSI firmware. Intel Boot Guard is a critical security check for when computers first start up, and the. Read Entire Article

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Cloud Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Johnson Cyber security is rapidly becoming a significant issue in the C-suite as well as the population at large. The results of Dell’s Global Technology Adoption Index(GTAI) [1] show that security is a top concern for most of the 2000 global small and medium businesses surveyed. by Sandra K. For example, recent breaches include 3.65

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Network World

MARCH 17, 2017

In both cases attackers managed to infiltrate the Ask.com updater infrastructure to the point that they used legitimate Ask signing certificates to authenticate malware that was masquerading as software updates. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

For the last twelve years, 100% of CIOs have said that they expect to spend more on IT security, making security the only category that just keeps on absorbing investment. Every year in the last three years, over 80% of enterprises have said that their IT security still needed improvement.

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TechSpot

APRIL 26, 2023

The Gootloader malware originated from the Gootkit banking trojan, which has been active against European targets since 2010. The malicious operation allows third-party criminals to put their malware (especially ransomware) into a compromised network. Read Entire Article

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Network World

APRIL 27, 2017

The financial services industry is the target of a whopping 65% more targeted cyber-attacks than the average business, according to security watchers at IBM’s X Force. Darkweb tactics net billions + To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here More on Network World: IBM: Tax-related spam up 6,000% since Dec.;

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Check Point Research recently discovered and analyzed a new worm with USB spreading capabilities, a seemingly "simpler" malware created by Gamaredon, a well-known group working with the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB).

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Palo Alto Networks has rolled out a Wi-Fi based package that the company says provides remote workers with enterprise-class security features. The package also offers malware and ransomware prevention, phishing protection, infected device detection, and suspicious-activity monitoring and control, the company said.

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TechSpot

JUNE 24, 2024

Google said last week that in 2024, less than 1% of all installs from the Chrome Web Store, which now contains more than 250,000 extensions, were found to include malware. The company added that while it was proud of its security record, some bad extensions still get through, which is. Read Entire Article

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Network World

MARCH 23, 2022

NAC software prevents unauthorized users from entering the network and enforces policies on endpoints to ensure devices comply with network security policies. NAC solutions will, for instance, make sure that the endpoint has up-to-date antivirus and anti-malware protections. To read this article in full, please click here

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Network World

MAY 9, 2017

Over 100,000 internet-connected cameras may be falling prey to a new IoT malware that’s spreading through recently disclosed vulnerabilities in the products. The malware, called Persirai, has been found infecting Chinese-made wireless cameras since last month, security firm Trend Micro said on Tuesday.

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Network World

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Fortinet has expanded its campus network portfolio with two new switches that feature integration with Fortinet’s security services and AIops management tool. The FortiSwitch 600 is a multi-gigabit secure campus access switch that supports up to 5GE access and 25GE uplinks. To read this article in full, please click here

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Network World

APRIL 17, 2017

Mirai -- a notorious malware that's been enslaving IoT devices -- has competition. A rival piece of programming has been infecting some of the same easy-to-hack internet-of-things products, with a resiliency that surpasses Mirai, according to security researchers.

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Network World

AUGUST 23, 2023

Versa is bolstering the AI security management features of its integrated Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) package to include improved malware detection for Advanced Threat Protection, network microsegmention and generative AI protection to help customers better detect and quickly mitigate threats to their networked service and applications.

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Network World

APRIL 27, 2017

More on Network World: IBM: Financial services industry bombarded by malware, security threats + To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

JANUARY 10, 2018

Why intent based networking could be a big deal + To read this article in full, please click here Today Cisco rolled ETA out beyond just the enterprises switches it was originally designed for and made it available on current and previous generation data center network hardware too. MORE AT NETWORK WORLD : What is intent based networking? |

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Network World

JANUARY 3, 2017

security operations and analytics platform architecture). To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here This will continue but I see SIEM becoming part of a more global cybersecurity software architecture called SOAPA (i.e. SOAPA uses middleware (i.e. message queueing, transaction processing, etc.),

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Network World

MARCH 24, 2017

What’s the best way to avoid Android malware? Security researchers do find new Android malware lurking on Google’s official app store. Eventually, every wall can be breached," said Daniel Padon, a researcher at mobile security provider Check Point. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

JUNE 27, 2016

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wants to be able to predict what form malware will morph to so it can plan how to block it when it becomes reality. 500,000 to develop the technology, known as Predictive Malware Defense (PMD). The models will look at features of families of malware and predict how they might evolve.

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TechSpot

APRIL 27, 2023

Cryptbot is a well-known security threat designed to identify and steal sensitive information from victims' computers, including passwords and authentication credentials, social media account logins, cryptocurrency wallets, and much more. Read Entire Article

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Network World

JUNE 28, 2016

Hackers are stealing credit card information in Europe with malware that can spoof the user interfaces of Uber, WhatsApp and Google Play. The malware, which has struck Android users in Denmark, Italy and Germany, has been spreading through a phishing campaign over SMS (short message service), security vendor FireEye said on Tuesday.

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TechSpot

JULY 25, 2024

KnowBe4 creates customized security awareness programs for companies, developed to teach employees about hacking dangers. Read Entire Article An example is testing susceptibility to phishing attacks by sending employees fake emails to see if anyone falls for the ruse.

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Gizmodo

JANUARY 8, 2022

Using friendly-looking USB sticks as a vector for malware distribution is a trick as old as the internet itself and, apparently, it’s still quite popular with the criminals. Read more.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Kaspersky is handing the computer security of US customers to UltraAV, an "alternative" product with unknown anti-malware capabilities. However, switching to a completely different security tool is a development no one anticipated. Read Entire Article

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Network World

JULY 8, 2016

Researchers at security firm Proofpoint have already found an Android version of the game containing malware. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here The new smash-hit game "Pokemon Go" could become bait for hackers wanting to take over your phone.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 4, 2024

Apple employs comprehensive security measures to protect its apps from malware and tampering. This comprehensive undertaking combines automated systems with human reviewers to maintain high-security standards. Read Entire Article The company's App. The company's App.

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The Verge

JULY 12, 2021

Microsoft says it’s gone door-to-door replacing routers compromised with the Trickbot malware in Brazil and Latin America, hoping to squash an international hacking group. The Daily Beast reported the detail in an article about the group, which is an ongoing target for US Cyber Command as well as information security companies like Microsoft.

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Network World

MAY 17, 2016

Security researchers have found a new version of a malware program called Skimer that's designed to infect Windows-based ATMs and can be used to steal money and payment card details. Upon installation, the malware checks if the file system is FAT32 or NTFS. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

MAY 30, 2017

Anyone who has spent any amount of time trying to secure their organization’s endpoints or network would not be surprised to learn that phishing is now the #1 delivery vehicle for malware and ransomware. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Click here to subscribe.

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Network World

AUGUST 25, 2017

The hazard of unsophisticated and poorly secured Internet of Things (IoT) devices came to the front last year with the Mirai DDoS attack that involved nearly a million bots. Researchers have posed an original solution to the problem: Use the vulnerability of these devices to inject a white worm that secures the devices.

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Network World

MAY 9, 2017

Microsoft has released an update for the malware scanning engine bundled with most of its Windows security products in order to fix a highly critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to hack computers. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

APRIL 26, 2017

Just use Google to learn how to access the Dark Web, and you can find hackers who, for a price, are more than happy to write malware, create highly effective spear phishing campaigns and develop bogus websites for harvesting login credentials. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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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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TechSpot

MARCH 2, 2023

BlackLotus is a potent threat against modern firmware-based computer security. Kaspersky researchers discovered and dissected the malware in 2022 and found a very compact mixture of Assembly. Read Entire Article

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 15, 2023

Multifactor authentication fatigue and biometrics shortcomings Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a popular technique for strengthening the security around logins. A second, more pernicious risk is the fact that ChatGPT can write malware. The malware itself is easy to buy on the Dark Web.

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