Network World

MARCH 1, 2017

The 132 apps were found generating hidden iframes, or an HTML document embedded inside a webpage, linking to two domains that have hosted malware, according to security firm Palo Alto Networks. Google has already removed the apps from its Play store.

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Network World

APRIL 7, 2017

When the source code to a suspected Russian-made malware leaked online in 2013, guess who used it? On Friday, WikiLeaks released 27 documents that allegedly detail how the CIA customized its malware for Windows systems. A new release from WikiLeaks claims the U.S.

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Network World

MARCH 30, 2017

For the past few months, developers who publish their code on GitHub have been targeted in an attack campaign that uses a little-known but potent cyberespionage malware. attachments that contained Word documents with malicious macro code attached. attachments that contained Word documents with malicious macro code attached.

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Network World

MARCH 3, 2017

Targeted attacks are moving away from traditional malware to stealthier techniques that involve abusing standard system tools and protocols, some of which are not always monitored. The attack starts with a malicious Microsoft Word document distributed through an email phishing campaign.

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Network World

MAY 17, 2024

In the latter case, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), the routing protocol used by the global internet, is used to find the best path by weighing the latest network conditions based on reachability and routing information. Each AS creates rules and policies for how traffic moves within its network.

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Network World

MARCH 29, 2017

This would put criminals on pace to make nearly $1 billion from their use of the malware just last year. In 2016, many significant breaches related to unstructured data such as email archives, business documents, intellectual property and source code were also compromised. The malware was named Nuclear Bot, or NukeBot , at the time.

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Galido

MARCH 2, 2020

Information Technology Blog - - List of Latest Malware Attacks in the World - Information Technology Blog. Malware in different forms has caused serious data loss to users around the world in the last few decades. Here, we have listed the latest malware attacks in the world that you should be aware of. Ryuk Ransomware.

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Network World

MARCH 17, 2017

Several attacks observed over the past few months that rely heavily on PowerShell, open-source tools, and fileless malware techniques might be the work of a single group of hackers.

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Network World

MARCH 7, 2017

On Tuesday, WikiLeaks dumped a trove of 8,700 documents that allegedly detail the CIA’s secret hacking operations, including spying tools designed for mobile phones, PCs and smart TVs. Nevertheless, the document dump -- if real -- still exposes some of the techniques that the CIA has allegedly been using.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

He's experimented with a simulated water treatment system based on actual programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and documented how these can be hacked. Cybercriminals have been infecting businesses across the world with ransomware , a form of malware that can hold data hostage in exchange for bitcoin.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 19, 2014

See the interview here: Tactics Not Malware Are the Story. Most corporate hacks we see are focused on either customer data (credit cards, medical records, social security numbers, passwords, bank account information, email addresses) or company proprietary documents. It is different because the networks were torched.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Security researchers have found a new Mac OS X malware that appears to be targeting the aerospace industry. The Trojan, called Komplex, can download, execute, and delete files from an infected Mac, according to security firm Palo Alto Networks.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In court documents unsealed this week, the United States Department of Justice revealed its hand to show new evidence. The unsealed documents highlight a number of attack targets and motives in an effort to hack, digitally intrude, and defraud. And they've been able to dupe a few of them into downloading malware. global targets.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Action To support compliance with a governance-first approach to content-rich process automation, businesses must be vigilant when it comes to managing the retention and privacy of documents. Easily accessible, less secure data is vulnerable to hackers and malware, which, if breached, can have catastrophic consequences for an organization.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

If malware is detected on workplace computers, these devices must be promptly disconnected from the network to prevent further spread. This includes physically unplugging Ethernet cables and disabling Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections to ensure complete network isolation. Physical security must also be addressed.

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Network World

AUGUST 19, 2016

Documents leaked by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden share a malware tracking code with several files released this week by hacking group Shadow Brokers, according to a news report. That tracking string was described in an NSA manual for implanting malware originally leaked by Snowden, The Intercept reported.

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Phishing campaign compromises 20,000 Microsoft Azure accounts in Europe Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 identified the campaign and reported that attackers used HubSpot’s online forms as a trap to capture sensitive information. They crafted 17 different forms, designed to mimic legitimate requests for Microsoft Azure credentials.

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Doctor Chaos

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

I recently came across a classic malware which I thought was long gone and forgotten. Rombertik is a self-destructing malware that has been making a lot of news. This malware leverages vulnerabilities through a Web browser’s operation of collecting user data from sites being visited by the victim. Details of the Breach.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 3, 2024

Also, printers are a shared resource so are widely connected in corporate networks, making them potentially open to attack through various avenues and useable as attack vectors for access to sensitive data and other systems. The administrator can also restrict duplication of documents containing keywords. Using zero trust.

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Network World

APRIL 10, 2017

Attackers have been exploiting an unpatched vulnerability in Microsoft Word for the past few months to compromise computers and infect them with malware. The first report about the attacks came Friday from antivirus vendor McAfee after the company's researchers analyzed some suspicious Word files spotted a day earlier.

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Network World

MARCH 24, 2017

The Mac and iPhone exploits described in new documents attributed to the U.S. They contain details about the agency’s alleged malware and attack capabilities against iPhones and Mac computers. These EFI rootkits allow the agency's macOS spying malware to persist even after the OS is reinstalled.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

One and a half minutes is all it took after plugging in an internet-connected security camera for the camera be infected with malware. Unlike the average Jane or Joe Doe who would not want their security camera to be immediately infected with malware, Rob Graham, CEO of Errata Security, called it “ fun ” to watch the infection happen.

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Galido

MARCH 4, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - Why Malware Prevention Should Be A Priority This Year - Information Technology Blog. What is Malware? Malware or malicious software is designed to damage or disable computers and can often cause serious damage before they are even detected. Malware prevention VS. Malware detection.

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Network World

MARCH 28, 2017

It’s by NO means comprehensive, and it’s not an organized best practices document. Sure, your anti-malware or antivirus tool, or even the browser’s own instinct, might prevent a page load that opens a back door into your network. You should come up with a list of head-desk things. After a bit of thought, here’s a list.

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Network World

AUGUST 30, 2016

A new attack spotted and analyzed by malware researchers from Microsoft uses Word documents with malicious code that doesn't install traditional malware, but instead configures browsers to use a web proxy controlled by attackers. It seems that attackers are catching on.

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Network World

MARCH 8, 2017

Purported CIA documents leaked Tuesday appear to confirm that the U.S. National Security Agency and one of CIA's own divisions were responsible for the malware tools and operations attributed to a group that security researchers have dubbed the Equation.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 12, 2022

It combines zero-trust network access (ZTNA) , data loss prevention tools , and remote browser isolation (RBI) to enable advanced threat protection and complete control over data — regardless of how users access and manage it. Or a person may open a document using an unauthorized cloud-based PDF reader launched from the Play Store.

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Network World

APRIL 12, 2017

The exploit allows a Word document to install malware onto your PC without you ever knowing it, giving the attackers full access to your machine. McAfee security researchers are warning of a new zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Word being exploited via attached.rtf files since at least January.

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CTOvision

MARCH 22, 2017

Opening an unknown email, clicking a new link, or accessing a malicious document: it doesn’t take much to fall victim to a cyber attack. Companies tend to have more money to pay the ransom and a larger network with more holes and opportunities to encrypt files, meaning they are an ideal target for a ransomware attacker. Rick Delgado.

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CTOvision

MAY 22, 2014

Security policies need to be properly documented, as a good understandable security policy is very easy to implement. Version – A version number to control the changes made to the document. Network Security Policy. How network systems can be secured. Policy – A good description of the policy. Implement policies.

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Network World

MAY 23, 2016

It took hackers less than two weeks to integrate a recently patched Flash Player exploit into widely used Web-based attack tools that are being used to infect computers with malware. It was exploited in targeted attacks through malicious Flash content embedded in Microsoft Office documents.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Researchers at Dell SecureWorks have documented how they identified a suspected email scammer from Nigeria, by essentially playing along with the scheme to fool the attacker into revealing his true whereabouts. Anyone can use these tips, said Joe Stewart, director of malware research at SecureWorks. They can actually fight back.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Few of us can say we’ve been attacked by a piece of malware or have quarantined an actual virus. We store sensitive business documents on them and use them to make purchases. Mobile security is a bit of a misnomer. The odds are stacked against us. Yet, there’s a sneaking suspicion that mobile security is a bigger concern.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

For too long, the problem has been tackled piecemeal, using isolated devices or services, but protecting against advanced cyberattacks requires communication and coordination among many components – from networking equipment, to specialized appliances, cloud-based services, as well as actionable threat intelligence. Click here to Register.

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

May 2024: The Department of Justice announces arrests of US and foreign facilitators aiding North Korea in a scheme to breach Fortune 500 companies using stolen American identities, including a “top-5 national television network” and “premier Silicon Valley technology company.”

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CTOvision

JULY 30, 2016

28 July 2016--SAN FRANCISCO--( BUSINESS WIRE )--RiskIQ, the leader in external threat management, today announced general availability for its Security Intelligence Services, a ground-breaking new product that uses the Internet itself as a detection system to automatically defend a network from cyber attacks. Bob Gourley.

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