SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This morning, the Qualys Threat Research Unit released its 2023 Threat Landscape Year in Review report. One-third of high-risk vulnerabilities impacted network devices and web applications. 15 exploited by malware and botnets. 15 exploited by malware and botnets. 115 exploited by named threat actors.

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Forrester IT

MARCH 14, 2022

In this time of war, here are three critical questions for your direct reports: Ask your chief information officer: “Are we ready for the inevitable cyberattacks, and have we patched all vulnerabilities?” We […].

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Identity-based and social engineering attacks still take center stage, according to the CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 2, 2023

According to various sources, the chatbot has been pushing malware ads under search queries, which is a huge cyber threat to people who trust and use the tool. They requested download links for Advanced IP Scanner, a well-known network management application, via Bing Chat. Featured image credit: Rubaitul Azad/Unsplash

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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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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 23, 2021

Unfortunately, a number of the laptops sent out were discovered to have malware. English students' laptops infected with malware. BBC News has reported that upon delivery of the laptops to students, teachers began sharing information on an online forum about suspicious files found on laptops that went to Bradford school students.

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 19, 2023

When making decisions about network access, businesses need to be aware of and assess the security implications associated with network technology to help keep their digital assets protected. Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Cyber criminals are launching ransomware attacks that are specifically targeting industrial control systems (ICS) in what researchers say is the first instance of file-encrypting malware being built to directly infect computer networks that control operations in manufacturing and utilities environments.

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Venture Beast

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

With ransomware-as-a-service, malware developers lease their code to attackers to do the dirty work of breaking into an enterprise's network. Read More.

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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

APRIL 28, 2014

For a decade now the cyber security community has been treated to important strategic context coordinated by Verizon in their Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). Background: - The point of this report is to support evidence-based risk management. . - For more see: Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR).

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2020

CISA reports on Chinese malware strain. And it's a malware strain used specifically by the Chinese government. A recent CISA Malware Analysis Report (with contributions from the FBI and DoD), outlines this new malware variant. Check out the complete report here. It's called Taidoor.

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Network World

MARCH 5, 2019

And as a decade-old malware resurfaces in enterprise networks, a report questions if the world is ready for the next large-scale ransomware attack. The ongoing battle between the U.S. and Huawei could soon go to court as Huawei reportedly prepares to sue the U.S. government.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 19, 2021

It has recently been discovered that another strain of malware, Raindrop, was used in the attack. The main difference is that Teardrop is delivered through the Sunburst backdoor, while Raindrop is used to spread across the victim's network. Raindrop is used as a loader that delivers a payload of Cobalt Strike.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 28, 2023

Europe and Ukraine are reportedly targets in this malware threat. Learn how to protect affected Cisco routers. The post Threat actor APT28 targets Cisco routers with an old vulnerability appeared first on TechRepublic.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

billion devices reported in 2023. In this article, we’ll explore the risks associated with IoT and OT connectivity and the measures that organizations need to take to safeguard enterprise networks. Their vulnerabilities can serve as gateways into the enterprise network for malicious actors.

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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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SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2023

Verizon has released its 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), the 16th annual publication providing an analysis of real-world data breaches and security incidents. The report often includes recommendations and best practices to mitigate the risks identified in the data. So what did they find?

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Health care provider Universal Health Services, one of the largest chains in the US, has been hit by an apparent ransomware attack, TechCrunch reported. UHS facilities in California, Florida, North Dakota, Arizona, and other locations began noticing problems early Sunday, with some locations reporting locked computers and phone systems.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Network attacks more than doubled this past quarter versus the prior quarter, according to a new report from security provider WatchGuard.

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CTOvision

MARCH 12, 2015

The more fact-based reports based on forensics are much more important (this brings to mind what John Oliver said about opinions vs facts ). In 2014, 71 percent of respondents’ networks were breached with 22 percent of them victimized six or more times. Phishing, malware, and zero-days top of mind. Waking up to a new reality.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 22, 2021

Microsoft has released a report that details the techniques used by the SolarWinds threat actor. The attack included the use of malware delivery methods, anti-forensic behavior, and operational security (OPSEC). Microsoft's SolarWinds report. Lateral movement activities were never executed without preparation.

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CTOvision

JULY 29, 2013

House report tells federal, local law enforcement to work on sharing – “The House Homeland Security Committee on Friday issued a plea to further empower fusion centers, the regional agencies tasked with analyzing and sharing local crime data with local, state and federal officials.” Via FierceGovernmentIT, more here.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Fileless malware attacks, which were recently discovered in the networks of at least 140 banks, telecoms and governments, account for about 15% of known attacks today and have been around for years in different forms. A recent discovery of fileless malware was reported on Wednesday by researchers at Moscow-based Kaspersky Labs.

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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

APRIL 7, 2017

A cycle of increasing new malware is well underway and could last the rest of this year if a trend established over the past two years continues. Defenders enjoyed a nine-month dip in malware innovation last year, but that’s over with, according to a cycle identified by McAfee Labs.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 31, 2023

A recent report from Mandiant has shed light on UNC4841, revealing the group's sophisticated tactics, extensive targeting of government and government-linked organizations, and the exploitation of a Zero-Day vulnerability in Barracuda Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances. The arsenal?

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 2, 2022

The latest iteration of ETR’s Technology Spending Intentions Survey (TSIS), which is issued quarterly, said that hiring demand for IT workers is at the highest levels ever reported. seen in the previous report. seen in the previous report. in the last report. Security, networking are IT spending priorities.

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Network World

JULY 10, 2016

Omni Hotels & Resorts has reported that point-of-sale systems at some of its properties were hit by malware targeting payment card information. The malware was designed to collect certain payment card information, including cardholder name, credit/debit card number, security code and expiration date,” Omni said.

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Computer Weekly

JUNE 29, 2016

Cyber attackers use more legitimate software than malware, which means most organisations are incapable of detecting much of the malicious activity in their networks, a report reveals

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

For an increasing number of companies, part of that conversation is happening in quarterly and annual reports. This includes the 2021 annual report at Accenture. Accenture annual report: risks we face from cyberattacks. The report from the consulting giant details the most exciting news upfront.

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Network World

JUNE 27, 2016

Attackers are packaging the newest and most sophisticated attack tools in long out-of-date malware wrappers, targeting medical devices running legacy operating systems, to breach hospital networks for advanced persistent attacks. They called it MEDJACK for medical device hijack. They called it MEDJACK for medical device hijack.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 19, 2014

As for me, the most important thing the FBI report tells us all is that organizations should take steps now to enhance their defense. Here is what the FBI had to report : Update on Sony Investigation. After discovering the intrusion into its network, SPE requested the FBI’s assistance. But the DPRK was involved. Washington, D.C.

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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. To be sure, most Android users will probably never encounter malware on the Google Play store. percent of all apps, according to a new report from Google.

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Network World

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Security pros need to pay attention to malicious activities that don’t rely on actual malware to succeed, according to a study by Carbon Black. Non-malware attacks are at the highest levels we have seen and should be a major focus for security defenders during the coming year,” it says. million-plus endpoints.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2022

A hacking group by the name of Gonjeshke Darande (Farsi for Predatory Sparrow) hit the networks of three of Iran's largest steel companies: Khouzestan Steel, Hormozgan Steel, and Mobarakeh Steel. The AP reported that the equipment shown is that of Khouzestan Steel, which had to shut down operations due to technical failure.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Lazarus used new infrastructure, relying on IP addresses without domain names, and a new version of the Dtrack info-stealer malware, along with a new version of the GREASE malware for admin account creation and protection bypass. See the report by WithSecure, No Pineapple!

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