SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

RELATED: Tracking the Start of the Log4j Vulnerability ] A new report from Cisco's Talos Intelligence Group says that Lazarus, a prolific North Korean hacking group operating under the broad Lazarus umbrella, has been actively exploiting the Log4j vulnerability in a campaign named "Operation Blacksmith."

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Network World

AUGUST 29, 2016

Security researchers have found a sophisticated malware program that may have been used recently by a gang of hackers to steal more than US$350,000 from ATMs in Thailand. million Baht from 21 ATMs in the country. million Baht from 21 ATMs in the country. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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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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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The State of the Phish is the industry benchmark report around the world's leading cyberattack vector. The Proofpoint report is based on tens-of-millions of data points from multiple continents and from across nineteen industry verticals. Security Awareness Finding #1: training programs need improving. And we have 53% of U.S.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

IBM’s 2023 Cost of Data Breach report shows customers bear damages as companies pass costs through increased prices. Types of Cyber Attacks Ransomware A potent malware, Ransomware is now the preferred tool for cybercriminals. In 2023, Cloudflare reported a 117% spike in these attacks. It accounts for 39.6%

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

Cybersecurity firm Zimperium recently released its 2023 Global Mobile Threat Report 2023 , revealing a concerning increase in sophisticated attacks targeting mobile devices. The report sheds light on the escalating threat landscape faced by mobile-powered businesses. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

For more details on the attack see this NBC Los Angles Report. Most will also have in place user training programs. But still the malware gets in. The malware gets in. You can block and patch and try your hardest to prevent, but the bad guys will innovate and eventually malware gets in. And stay agile.

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The Verge

JULY 19, 2021

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has banned NSO Group, the company behind the Pegasus spyware program. Vice reported the ban this morning, the day after a sweeping report alleged Pegasus was used to target the phones of human rights activists and journalists. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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Network World

MAY 18, 2017

There has been a steady stream of reports and claims lately that many of us no longer need endpoint security, that antivirus (AV) programs on our PCs are worthless.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

A recent report from Russian researchers has provided more specific information vis-à-vis the technical capabilities of NSA. Kaspersky Lab, a software security maker based in Moscow, published a report titled Equation Group: Questions and Answers on February 16 th.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

Bots are highly versatile software programs designed to automate tasks and streamline processes. According to a recent report , bots accounted for a staggering 47.4% Out of the 13 countries examined in the report, seven exhibited levels of bad bot traffic, surpassing the global average of 30.2%. Stats on bots 1.

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Network World

OCTOBER 3, 2016

The source code for a trojan program that infected hundreds of thousands of internet-of-things devices and used them to launch distributed denial-of-service attacks has been published online, paving the way for more such botnets. Krebs' website was the target of a record DDoS attack two weeks ago that was launched from the Mirai botnet.

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The Verge

JULY 14, 2020

Such a flaw could allow attackers to create special malware that remotely executes code on Windows servers and creates malicious DNS queries that could even eventually lead to a company’s infrastructure being breached. a principal security program manager at Microsoft.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

TeamsPhisher is a Python-language program that enables Teams tenant users to attach files to messages sent to external tenants, which can be abused by attackers to deliver phishing attachments. Make sure to equip your people with the skills and tools to recognize and easily report something phishy.

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Dataconomy

JULY 26, 2023

FraudGPT : Scammers’ secret to stealing your data ChatGPT-generated email scam Emails, a notorious scamming medium, have been used to disseminate malware, extort victims, or pilfer crucial information. The ulterior motive of these cybercriminals is to either filch credentials or unleash malware.

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Dataconomy

JULY 17, 2023

SlashNext has reported that the developer of WormGPT is selling the program on an online forum. The creator of WormGPT has also posted photos demonstrating how you can instruct the bot to create malware with Python code and request advice on how to design dangerous assaults. Malware may be produced via generative AI.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 19, 2024

With more freelancers, contractors, and BYOD programs accessing corporate applications (like web and SaaS applications) via their own devices, oftentimes, what is overlooked is the security posture for the choice of web browsers people are using. VDI users often report connectivity and slowness issues while using VDI.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This report dives into how this growing tactic works, including how NAS boxes are vulnerable due to their "plug-and-play" nature for network attached storage. Cisco reports stolen data. Here's one report of the incident. This article does a good job of updating the variant that targets devices made my Taiwanese company QNAP.

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CTOvision

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

. “I think that’s a certainty,” said Jim Lewis, a senior fellow with the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the director of the Technology and Public Policy Program.’ Via The Hill, more here. Via The Hill, more here. Via Net Security, more here. ” Via FedScoop, more here.

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Cloud Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

A mid-year breach report from Risk Based Security and the OSF [4] cited that 59% of reported attacks were in the business sector, followed by 16.1% The resulting breaches occur primarily through malware, including Trojan horses, adware, worms, viruses and downloaders [6]. Most Active Malware Today. from the government.

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Network World

JANUARY 3, 2017

Their electronic communications may be intercepted, messaging programs may be blocked. All of that may be because the journalists and human rights organizations in our modern connected society were standing up for what is right, being the voice of dissent, getting out the news about injustice.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 1, 2023

According to the latest report by the international Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG), Q3 2022 was the worst quarter for phishing attacks the consortium had ever observed, with the number of recorded attacks exceeding 1.2 Urgency is a scammer's best ally, too. This kind of foul play is known as spear-phishing.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In fact, CIO has reported that it takes only a few minutes for experienced hackers to set up a social engineering attack against enterprises (and their managed service providers) that consider themselves to be secure and protected. Further, AI is a potent tool in the arms of cybersecurity experts.

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CTOvision

JULY 29, 2015

E-invoice mandate, Flash malware spike and more - FCW.com. NASA Awards Contract to Support Agency’s Human Spaceflight Programs. The Startup Ecosystem Report. USPTO’s tech strategy is a blueprint for all government IT. Veritas Capital to Acquire Alion Science and Technology Corporation. Data Systems Analysts, Inc.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 3, 2024

For its 2023 Security Priorities report, Foundry surveyed 790 IT security workers to understand their projects and priorities. The adversaries, at least for now, have the upper hand on many global organisations,” the report concluded. Its conclusions were less than optimal. Using zero trust.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 24, 2023

The FBI reported over 800,000 complaints of suspected internet crime last year, with losses totaling well over $10.3 Ransomware, malware, Zero-Day attacks, and more are becoming a serious threat to nearly every industry. Most organizations report cybersecurity incidents with a Form 8-K or other periodic reports.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I also emphasized that companies need to urgently review their employee access protocol, writing that companies must “ make it a point to do continuous employee training to help your teams avoid being duped by phishing and malware tactics.” According to reports, MGM and Caesars were both customers of identity management company Okta.

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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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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The software updates for your IT management tools arrive automatically and contain legitimate changes—but hidden inside the update is malware that gives hackers secret access to your network. FireEye researchers report regularly on the world's most prominent cyberattacks. This malware arrives with a legitimately signed certificate.

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Network World

AUGUST 17, 2016

Overall malware volume is down but the number of variants has gone up precipitously. In fact, according to the Webroot threat report, about 97% of all malware variants are seen only one time. In other words, they are designed to target and attack specific organizations.

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The Verge

APRIL 26, 2021

The update reportedly patches a vulnerability that allowed malware to bypass many of macOS’s built-in protections, like File Quarantine and GateKeeper’s opening dialog box.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Some standout features of Security Copilot AI include real-time malware examinations, concise summaries of security incidents, guided swift responses, and the ability to seamlessly engage with it using simple, natural language. Comprehensive guides are available, shedding light on how to optimally harness Security Copilot AI.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Malvertising is increasingly being deployed by threat actors to spread malware, including ransomware and scams, and redirect users from legitimate websites to phishing and exploit kit–hosting sites. The threat from malvertising is increasing, however, there are opportunities for organizations and individuals to mitigate their digital risk.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 18, 2015

Track sessions will focus on: Enabling Business Results with Big Data — How to enable agency programs that will yield enormous value through big data to deliver actionable information and measureable results. Evaluating Commercial Cloud Services for Government – A Progress Report. Dr. Daniel Duffy. Eddie Garcia. 10:50 – 11:35 AM.

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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. Since at least March 2019, Baiwang released software updates which installed a driver automatically along with the main tax program.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

And the MS-ISAC says K-12 school districts are now the most likely to suffer from and report a successful ransomware attack. However, when schools began to start up again in August and September, that number rose to 57%, making K-12 districts the most likely entities in the United States to suffer from and report a ransomware attack.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2023

Cyberattacks such as malware infiltration and vulnerability exploitation continue to make headlines, attacking companies of various sizes. This ensures that any potential malware will be completely localized and neutralized, never hitting the endpoint. Ability to provide versatile reports and keep user activity logs.

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