Network World

MAY 17, 2024

The absence of security and authentication controls, particularly in early drafts of BGP, makes it challenging to verify the legitimacy of route operations, leaving networks vulnerable to unauthorized route advertisements. And all the while end users think they are visiting legitimate sites.

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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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SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2021

In January 2021, the FBI and other international law enforcement agencies worked together to take down one of the world's most notorious malware strains, Emotet. Turn on 2-factor authentication wherever available. Emotet was one of the most dangerous malwares in the world, according to Europol. What was Emotet?

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 24, 2022

Summary: This data breach was unique in the sense that there was not a breach in the company's servers, but an authentication error, meaning no authentication was required to view documents. Once a single link is found, cyber criminals can use Advanced Persistent Bots (APBs) to collect and index the remaining documents.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

This is malware you'll want to watch out for. According to the new CISA report , Blindingcan is a new malware strain used by malicious North Korean cyber actors. The malicious documents employed in this campaign used job postings from leading defense contractors as lures and installed a data gathering implant on a victim's system.

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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.” In its updated support document, Apple makes clear that security checks it makes when authenticating software do not include a user’s Apple ID or device identity.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2021

For example, some Robinhood users received an email discussing tax documents, which would be important for every user to look through. Downloads & Attachments: Phishing emails may include attachments claiming to be a 1099 Tax document or other important files. These frequently contain malware that can infect your device.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Whether it is ransomware, other types of malware, or any number of cyberattacks, threat actors keep inventing new techniques to cause disruption. In a blog post, Neel Mehta, Information Security lead for Google, explains how a hacker has managed to break certificate code parsing to invade email inboxes and infect users with malware.

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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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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

This authenticated command injection flaw has a CVSS score of 8.8 The cybersecurity firm documented an attack in October 2024 that targeted a Windows server hosting FortiClient EMS. Tools used in this campaign included malware for password recovery and network scanning, like Mimikatz and netscan.exe.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Summary: This data breach was unique in the sense that there was not a breach in the company's servers, but an authentication error, meaning no authentication was required to view documents. Once a single link is found, cyber criminals can use Advanced Persistent Bots (APBs) to collect and index the remaining documents.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2021

Hunt for those elusive documents, forage for forms like W-2s and 1099s, and gather with finance departments and accountants to see how good (hopefully) or how bad (hopefully not) of a year we objectively had. Malware released into the recipient’s system. I understand the sense of dread and loathing this time of year brings.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If you can mandate strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for systems and data, you'll work wonders in preserving valuable data in transit. Integrate multi-factor authentication across all systems, apps, endpoints, and infrastructure with a validation request sent each time access is attempted.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Well documented policies and standards for employees (data handling). Enterprise endpoint protection and remediation (anti-malware, anti-virus software). Training for employees (awareness). Privacy training, specifically.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

For years, this group has hijacked accounts, deployed malware, and used novel techniques to conduct espionage aligned with the interests of the Iranian government.". APT35 thrives by going after high-risk and high-profile users simultaneously, mostly through creating realistic documents for phishing attacks.

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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

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. The catch was that the document contained a function to transform these gibberish-looking symbols into hexadecimal values that denoted specific JavaScript tags.

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Kitaboo

MARCH 25, 2021

User Authentication. The easiest way to protect your digital content is by putting user authentication to it. This kind of authentication mechanism ensures the tightest level of security for accessing your digital textbook. . Another benefit of the PDF format is that it saves your files from viruses and malware attacks. .

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SecureWorld News

JULY 28, 2020

But the bank left out a critical detail about the software: it included malware.". Now, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) is jumping on the concerns surrounding this Chinese malware whack-a-mole. Trustwave called the backdoor GoldenSpy, issuing a warning about the threat. The companies received an uninstaller for the backdoor.

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Vox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

From there, the hackers can change passwords and add security keys or two-factor authentication, and usually, they proceed to commit a crime. In the beginning, the hack seemed to progress mostly via malware found in fake ChatGPT downloads and ads for these bogus extensions right on Facebook. It’s heartbreaking.”

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Dataconomy

JUNE 27, 2023

It’s like locking your important documents in a secure cabinet or using a safe to protect your valuables but only this time, it’s happening in the digital realm. Enable two-factor authentication Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts.

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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. This cannot be stressed highly enough.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Unless you're in a special situation, it can be as simple as stating: "The Business Email Compromise Incident Response Plan (BEC-IRP) documents the strategies, personnel, procedures, and resources required to respond to a BEC incident. Your escalation procedures for BEC may be slightly different than for malware or other incidents.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Weaponization - While most BEC attacks don't involve malware, it isn't completely unheard of. But for the most part, the BEC "weaponization" process is more aligned to compiling the reconnaissance to develop authentic-appearing email accounts and messages. Every state and 177 countries have reported BEC scam complaints.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Having basic cyber hygiene Advanced technology is important, but basics like regular data backups, software updates, strong password policies, and multi-factor authentication are fundamental. Nonprofits should also utilize antivirus and anti-malware software to provide an additional layer of protection against threats.

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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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A Screw's Loose

MARCH 13, 2012

We run anti-virus and anti-malware suites. You have the executive who emails a document to his home email address so they can work on it at night. Use 2-factor authentication by using certificates to enable access to the data. We have two goals in mind. To keep the nasties out while keeping our data in. Revoke the keys.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This breach attempt, which has been the subject of many spy movies, has been overshadowed by ransomware and malware attacks in cybersecurity nowadays, but physical access to the servers of large companies by threat actors can cause a very serious problem. Who is at risk of tailgating attacks?

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Any data from your holiday photos to conventional business document storage receives end-to-end encryption when you store it on the cloud. But the better password managers also integrate a two-factor authentication feature. Enabling it adds a failsafe in the form of a code you get via message or an authentication app.

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In the event of a security incident, such as a data breach or malware attack, the MSSP springs into action. They must also conduct regular risk assessments and maintain documentation of their compliance efforts. Their team of experts works quickly to contain the threat, minimize damage, and restore systems to a secure state.

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Phil Windley

JANUARY 16, 2025

Using the stolen credentials, the hackers infiltrated Targets network and installed malware on the retailers point-of-sale systems, enabling them to collect customer data. For example, services like Google Docs and Dropbox rely on authorization to allow users to share documents with specific people while restricting access to others.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

So we include other telemetry that seeks to authenticate that the entity logging in is who they say they are. Without a basic ability to authenticate these characters, there’d be no drama, no romance, no tragedy. So that’s why you need multi factor authentication. Think about it. And important.

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A Screw's Loose

MARCH 5, 2013

Let’s build identification and authentication frameworks on which we can then base access to that data. That works really well until that endpoint is a Dropbox folder that someone placed a critical document in, or a USB Flash drive they copied it to. Let’s start with the basics like encrypting our data while it sits in the data center.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 14, 2021

To answer some of these questions we’ve gathered information from published documents and talked to the companies that plan to support it and the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) that oversees Matter. This exposes them to hacking, malware, etc.,” said Mitch Klein of Z-Wave Alliance.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

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. Hence we talk alot about Advanced Persistent Threats. Special coding tricks?

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 21, 2022

So I started thinking about other ways to hide messages or even how to get malware onto a system without it being detected. Vamosi: Living off the land or fireless malware is a threat actor leveraging the utilities readily available on a system. What if you hid in plain sight by using the files already on your computer?

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 1, 2025

These GenAI scams often promise to generate resumes, tax documents, or personalized advicewhile quietly harvesting personal information and delivering malware through infected PDFs. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) A simple but effective defense against credential stuffing.

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