GeekWire

OCTOBER 12, 2020

In a blog post, Microsoft calls Trickbot “one of the world’s most infamous botnets and prolific distributors of ransomware” that has infected more than one million computing devices since 2016. The “malware-as-a-service” is used to serve nation-states and criminal networks, Microsoft said.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The new report details increased risks to Android and Apple products and the top 10 Windows malware programs of 2016. Here's what your business needs to know to stay safe.

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Network World

APRIL 27, 2017

The financial services industry is the target of a whopping 65% more targeted cyber-attacks than the average business, according to security watchers at IBM’s X Force. The number of financial services records breached skyrocketed 937% in 2016 to more than 200 million.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2020

But the GRU members being charged in this case started with other strains of malware and a narrow target: Ukraine's power grid. Assistant Attorney General For National Security, John Demers, says the power grid attacks in 2015 and 2016 were the first known destructive attacks against civilian critical infrastructure.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Mobile malware attacks increased more than three times between 2015 and 2016, according to a new report from Kaspersky Lab. Here's what you need to know.

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GeekWire

JUNE 9, 2023

Microsoft says the lawsuit mischaracterizes its contract with Hold Security, and the company will seek to dismiss it. GeekWire File Photo / Todd Bishop) A security threat intelligence firm alleges that Microsoft misused the firm’s database of more than 360 million compromised account logins and passwords, culled from the dark web.

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Forrester IT

MAY 12, 2017

5/12/2017 might be another day of cyber-infamy based on malware as hospitals and critical infrastructure providers are locked out of their machines due to what appears to be a new variant of ransomware dubbed WannaCry spreading through corporate networks. Patching and update information from Microsoft is located here.

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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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Kitaboo

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In such a scenario, authors must leave no stone unturned to secure their eBooks on every eBook-sharing platform. . To ensure the security of your eBook, you must fall back on a DRM that takes way too much effort to bypass. . There are several ways to share your eBook online securely. You are at the right place.

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Network World

JANUARY 3, 2017

Way back when at the end of November 2016, I posted a blog about an evolutionary trend I see happening around cybersecurity analytics and operations technology. security operations and analytics platform architecture). Historically, large enterprises have relied on SIEM products to anchor their SOCs. SOAPA uses middleware (i.e.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

This article increases awareness for organizations seeking to enhance their digital risk posture against the increasing threat of ransomware (a type of malware) deployed by threat actors to prevent or limit users from accessing their system until a ransom is paid. million in 2015 to 638 million in 2016. Crystal Lister.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 3, 2017

Infection rates on Android devices tripled in 2016. Most frightening was the top source of the infections: The Google Play Store.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 3, 2017

Infection rates on Android devices tripled in 2016. Most frightening was the top source of the infections: The Google Play Store.

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Galido

AUGUST 3, 2016

Malware is an abbreviated term that stands for “malicious software.” What is Malware? There are various types of malware. Malware creation has become popular in recent times due to the the lure of money that can be made through organized Internet crime. Tips for Spotting Malware. How to Remove Malware.

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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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Network World

MARCH 28, 2017

Smartphones are by far the most popular target of mobile malware, and the infection rate is soaring, according to new research by Nokia. More on Network World: Cisco Talos warns of Apple iOS and MacOS X.509 509 certificate flaw + To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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The Verge

APRIL 13, 2022

The attack involved malware that hasn’t been seen in the wild for years. This attempted attack involved a wide variety of malware, according to ESET, including the recently discovered CaddyWiper. ESET also found a new piece of malware, which it calls Industroyer2.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Louis top the list of US cities with the highest rates of malware infections in 2016, according to a new report. Tampa, Orlando, and St.

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Network World

DECEMBER 29, 2016

The high-water line in information security gets higher each year. Although that kind of malware has been around for years, the current model of encrypting user files to hold data hostage came about just recently. Infections quadrupled in 2016, with the FBI estimating an average of 4,000 attacks a day.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

This article increases awareness for organizations and individuals seeking to enhance their digital security posture against malvertising (“malicious advertising”). Notable Examples: In December 2016, ESET researchers identified the ‘ Stegano ’ campaign (which dates back to 2014). Crystal Lister. Malvertising has proven to be stealthy.

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Network World

AUGUST 18, 2016

Clothing retailer Eddie Bauer has informed customers that point-of-sale systems at its stores were hit by malware, enabling the theft of payment card information. The card information harvested included cardholder name, payment card number, security code and expiration date. All the retailer’s stores in the U.S.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Dangerous celebrities Intel has reeled off the 10 th annual McAfee Most Dangerous Celebrities list based on likelihood of getting hit with a virus or malware when searching on the celebs’ names. With this craving for real-time information, many search and click without considering potential security risks.”

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2021

Security firm Cloudflare successfully detected and mitigated a DDoS attack that peaked at 17.2 Fifteen percent of the bot's IP addresses were located in Indonesia, while 17% came from India and Brazil combined, meaning there is a chance many devices in these countries are infected with malware. Mirai malware returns.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Date : Thursday, February 25, 2016. A shift in security architecture is needed, to an open platform where devices and services from different vendors can share, and act, on threat intelligence information, all in concert and in the proper context. Beware of malware attack (grahamcluley.com). Katie Kennedy. Duration : 1 hour.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

From W-2 scams to WordPress vulnerabilities, ransomware, business email compromises, DDos attacks and allegations of a hacked presidential election -- 2016's been a hell of a year in cybersecurity , and it's not over yet. There's no reason to believe 2017 will be any better.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 27, 2017

Android smartphones and Internet of Things devices are increasingly at risk of attack, according to a new Nokia report. Here's how to keep your business safe.

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The Verge

MARCH 5, 2021

The exploits have been patched by Microsoft, but security experts talking to Krebs say that the detection and cleanup process will be a massive effort for the thousands of state and city governments, fire and police departments, school districts, financial institutions, and other organizations that were affected.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

It is responsible for a number of high-profile attacks, including the massive 2016 NotPetya ransomware attack on the Ukrainian power grid that left a quarter of a million people without power. According to the OFAC, the sanctioned individuals "facilitate the distribution of malware and stolen data, and engage in various fraudulent schemes."

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The Verge

MARCH 8, 2021

More diplomatically, White House press secretary Jen Psaki called it “an active threat,” drawing more attention to the emergency directive that the Department of Homeland Security’s cybersecurity agency sent out March 3rd. link] — National Security Council (@WHNSC) March 6, 2021. This is the real deal.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 30, 2021

Cybercriminals and nation-states have a long history of using our IT and security tools against us. They've used a security tool called Cobalt Strike against organizations for years, but never at the current rate. By 2016, Proofpoint observed Cobalt being used by threat actors. Cobalt Strike background.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

If you thought your smartphone was safe(r) from the wild west of malware, spyware and other viruses compared with the PC space, think again. A new report from Nokia proclaims a “sharp rise in the occurrence of smartphone malware infections” in the first half of 2016.

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Network World

APRIL 12, 2017

McAfee security researchers are warning of a new zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Word being exploited via attached.rtf files since at least January. 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.

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CTOvision

JUNE 28, 2016

Analysts believe that most malware goes undetected from 100-250+ days. What if machines could detect malware early in the kill chain? Analysts estimate up to 40% of machines on our networks are infected with malware. Malware is a big problem for analysts. A Recipe for Teaching Computers to Identify Malware.

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Network World

AUGUST 3, 2016

Kaspersky Lab is using Black Hat’s hacker-rich environment as the launch pad for its first bug-bounty program that seeks talent to hack the company’s anti-malware software. More on Network World: Hot products at Black Hat 2016 | Follow all the stories from Black Hat + To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

AUGUST 4, 2016

USB keys were famously used as part of the Stuxnet attack on the Iranian nuclear program and for good reason: it’s got a high rate of effectiveness, according to a researcher at Black Hat 2016.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 5, 2016

IBM X-Force Research recently noted that the Zeus Trojan variant Panda has spread to Brazil, days before the Opening Ceremony. Here's what you need to know.

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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. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2016-4117, was discovered earlier this month by security researchers FireEye.

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