CTOvision

MARCH 18, 2021

It was only a matter of time before cybercriminals turned their attention to one of the most common activities on the internet— a Google search. The latest trick is using […].

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Galido

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - 6 Internet Security Tips For 2020 - Information Technology Blog. There are many other things that people need to adhere to in order to make sure that they keep themselves and their systems safe from harmful malware threats. Let’s take a look at some popular internet security tips for 2020.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Cisco Talos report exposes new malware used by the group to target Internet backbone infrastructure and healthcare organizations in the U.K. and the U.S.

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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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Network World

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

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. DNS-based filtering can do this!

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CTOvision

MARCH 27, 2019

UC Browser, a hugely popular mobile browser from Alibaba-owned UCWeb, has a design flaw that allows attackers to swap out downloads from the company’s servers with files from any server on the internet, according to researchers at Russian security firm Dr. Web.

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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. government has previously linked directly to North Korea.

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CTOvision

AUGUST 12, 2019

Read Mary Shacklett explain how risk management can help secure industrial Internet of Things and big data on Tech Republic : In 2018, Tesla cars were found to be vulnerable to wireless key fob breaches, and the Medtronic CareLink 2090, a medical device for monitoring and controlling pacemaker settings, was attacked and infected by malware. […]. (..)

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 29, 2014

According to information gathered from open Internet sources (especially pastebin-type sites), 44% of Fortune 500 companies have employees with leaked credentials on the open web. Analysis CTO Cyber Security DoD and IC Dropbox Information sensitivity JavaScript Malware microsoft Outlook Web App Phishing Trend Micro'

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Information Week

AUGUST 29, 2024

The alleged hacker is charged with a scheme to transmit malware and online scams to millions of unsuspecting internet users.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Almost anything with an internet connection can be hijacked and used in a malicious botnet attack--IoT devices are especially popular targets. Learn how to spot and prevent this malware threat.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The letter claims that every time these infected set-top boxes are switched on and connected to the internet, they immediately start communicating with botnet servers and click-fraud networks that are extensively used by cybercriminals to make advertising money by producing bogus ad clicks. Additionally, the malware lets the criminals use.

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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. Trickbot is known to hijack routers and internet of things devices that are often easy to infect without owners realizing it.

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Gizmodo

JANUARY 11, 2022

The world’s largest companies are grappling with increasingly widespread and sophisticated malware attacks, but an interesting new malware detection technique could help companies thwart these threats without needing any software. Read more.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 13, 2020

With the shift toward remote working, cybercriminals have been targeting exploits in VPN, Internet of Things, and authentication technology, says cybersecurity firm Nuspire.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Once your computer or mobile device is connected to the Internet, there’s no guarantee of protection and safety of your personal files, whether you’re using it as a consumer or a corporate user. According to Malware Bytes, the PCP or Pretty Good Privacy is a good example of asymmetric encryption key that can crack almost anything.

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Forrester IT

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A variant of the Mirai DDoS botnet that arrived in late 2016 and has remained active (because its creators released the malware for anyone to use), is using unpatched (and in this case unpatchable) AVTECH closed-circuit television cameras as part of its botnet to attack targets-of-opportunity, such as an early target of the French hosting […] (..)

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Gizmodo

JUNE 11, 2021

Between 2018 and 2020, a mysterious strain of malware infected and stole sensitive data from approximately 3.25 million Windows-based computers—taking with it a horrifying amount of intimate information about the users of those devices. Read more.

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Forrester IT

MAY 18, 2016

According to Cisco, Facebook scams were the most common form of malware distributed in 2015 , and in its most recent annual internet crime report, the FBI highlighted that social media-related events had quadrupled over the past five years.

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CTOvision

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Developers Scramble to Build NSA-Proof Email – “Edward Snowden’s revelations about the NSA’s mass internet surveillance is driving development of a slew of new email tools aimed at providing end-to-end encryption to users, and it has boosted interest in existing privacy tools too.” Via Tennessean, more here.

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Gizmodo

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

A popular app has been removed from Google Play after it was discovered to have delivered trojanized malware onto millions of users’ phones via an update. Read more.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 4, 2017

Right after identity theft, malware is the next favorite cyber attack technique. Installing malware on user devices and Internet accessible servers has become commonplace today. Malware detection software has greatly improved in recent years so there’s no reason not to implement it. Check Device and Server Software.

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Network World

APRIL 24, 2019

The group behind the Domain Name System attacks known as DNSpionage have upped their dark actions with new tools and malware to focus their attacks and better hide their activities. DNS over HTTPS seeks to make internet use more private. More about DNS: DNS in the cloud: Why and why not.

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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. Many of these devices remain a threat.

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TechSpot

JUNE 26, 2024

An investigative report from Korean outlet JBTC states that Internet Service Provider KT, formerly known as Korea Telecom, took extreme measures in the fight against torrenting. Read Entire Article

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CTOvision

APRIL 30, 2014

For websites with lots of Internet traffic, turning visits into profits with successful advertising is immensely important. Google removes Android malware used to secretly mine bitcoin (mercurynews.com). By ShannonPerry. Google upgrades AdWords: automated billing, bulk actions, advanced reporting (venturebeat.com).

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

The Internet is both a blessing and a curse for businesses. 16 million mobile devices were infected by malware in 2014, which could then be used as entry points into secure networks. While malware can lead to costs of millions of dollars for a company, it doesn’t have to. According to Inc. ,

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The Accidental Successful CIO

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

CIOs need to ask the right questions before connecting everything to the internet Image Credit: Ryan. Just in case you’ve been living under a rock for a while, you may not be aware of this thing that is being called the “internet of things” (IOT). What Are The Issues With IOT? How Can CIOs Stay Secure With IOT?

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Gizmodo

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A new malware strain has infected Mac devices all over the world—most prominently in the U.S. and parts of Europe—though experts can’t decide where it came from or what it does. Read more.

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Computer Weekly

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Lauri Love presents a compelling story of the WannaCry malware that nearly brought down the NHS, and the behind the scenes work of former hackers, and security researchers that helped to prevent lives being lost.

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Gizmodo

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Unpatched, years-old vulnerabilities in networking devices have allowed a noxious malware to infect thousands of AT&T customers in the U.S., The malware basically functions as a backdoor, one that could allow an attacker to penetrate networks, steal data, and… Read more. a new report from a Chinese cybersecurity company claims.

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CTOvision

JUNE 23, 2014

He holds the distinction of being a co-founder of the Internet Security Advisors Group, the Internet Service Provider Security Working Group (ISPSEC), and serving as global director of information security at UUNET/MCI WorldCom. Follow Invincea: Invincea Blogs: [link]. Videos: [link]. Webinar Series: [link]. Twitter: @Invincea.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 25, 2021

Someone is using cracked copies of top video game titles to install crypto-mining malware on PCs belonging to hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting victims—a ploy that’s netted the criminals a hefty $2 million so far. Read more.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 31, 2021

The pandemic has had a strong influence over the way we use the Internet, with many more people finding solace during lockdowns by turning to streaming and gaming activities. As a result, both industries experienced healthy growth, and the hardware industry struggled to keep up with demand for better consoles,

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Drawing from her 20+ years of recruitment experience across financial services, technology, healthcare, biotech, professional services, and the Internet space, Lenzner has some interesting perspectives about top trends. Devices linked to Wi-Fi will be targets for exploitation, with Android and iPhone malware expected to rise.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The ever-widening scope and unbelievable variety of threats makes keeping these devices safe from cyber criminals and malware a full-time challenge for companies, governments and individuals around the world.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Web hosting provider GoDaddy has revealed it suffered a security breach that lasted for several years, resulting in the installation of malware on its servers and the theft of source code related to some of its services. The company has attributed the campaign to a "sophisticated and organized group targeting hosting services."

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