TechSpot

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The network security company said that in Q2 2021, 91.5% of malware arrived over an encrypted connection. It added that any company not examining encrypted HTTPS traffic at the perimeter will miss out on 9/10 of all malware. The data is derived from the firm’s own active WatchGuard Fireboxes.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 27, 2022

The malicious software had been slowly returning since November 2021, and saw a large number of phishing emails sent out with Emotet attached in April 2022. The post Emotet malware launches new email campaign appeared first on TechRepublic.

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TechSpot

JANUARY 16, 2022

The custom-written, C++ based remote access trojan (RAT) that went completely undetected for several months may have been released around mid to late 2021. Named SysJoker by Intezer's security team, the program conceals itself as a system update within the target's OS environment. Each variation of the malware is tailored.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The only category to decrease was malware attacks, but SonicWall said in its report that even that number was deceptive. . The post Report: Pretty much every type of cyberattack increased in 2021 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

There’s a popular stereotype that Apple’s computers are largely immune to malware. It was literally just one week ago that Objective-See security researcher Patrick Wardle published a story about the first piece of malware discovered in the wild targeting Apple Silicon, and now we have two.

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Venture Beast

JANUARY 13, 2022

Netskope's report highlights that attackers are enjoying more success abusing cloud apps to deliver malware payloads to their victims. Read More.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Malware continues to plague organizations and individuals alike and one of the more insidious strains in recent times is the Raspberry Robin malware. Malware – malicious software crafted with harmful intent – acts as their weapon of choice.

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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. It is also recommending that customers enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for added security.

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TM Forum

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Orange, Telefónica, and Verizon each made moves this week to expand their security service offerings for enterprises, signaling the growing importance of managed security among revenue growth opportunities for communications service providers (CSPs). Orange acquires Swiss security specialist. for an undisclosed sum.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 6, 2024

But as the security threat landscape becomes more complicated, and hybrid and remote working models take root at scale, IT leaders are questioning this traditional approach to device management. billion in 2021 to $1.8 Security is a key driver. In this environment, endpoint security becomes increasingly important.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 15, 2023

Multifactor authentication fatigue and biometrics shortcomings Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a popular technique for strengthening the security around logins. A second, more pernicious risk is the fact that ChatGPT can write malware. The malware itself is easy to buy on the Dark Web.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

OCTOBER 4, 2021

One of the more frightening facts about mobile IT in 2021 is that simplicity and convenience are far too tempting in small devices (think AppleWatch, AirTags, even rings that track health conditions, smart headphones, etc.). In short, as convenience ramps up, so do security risks. To read this article in full, please click here

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Computerworld Vertical IT

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

When Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering last year said, “We have a level of malware on the Mac that we don’t find acceptable,” he apparently really meant it. Apple is giant taking steps to secure the Mac. Federighi characterized Apple as being in an enduring battle against malware on the Mac.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

A new version of the Android malware "FurBall" has been discovered to be used by the threat actor(s) known as Domestic Kitten in a campaign targeting Iranian citizens in a mobile surveillance operation. The fake app was uploaded to VirusTotal, triggering an investigation from ESET, which detected the threat as Android/Spy.Agent.BWS.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The most common targets of ransomware in the second quarter of 2021 were governmental, medical and industrial companies along with scientific and educational institutions, says Positive Technologies.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 2, 2022

Information security has been an intriguing part of our past, is a critical part of our present, and will be a defining factor in our future. The economics of security are clear: “There is no financial stability without cybersecurity,” writes Loretta J. To have a future requires mastering information security. Think, say, do.

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CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

By Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President and GM at cyber security leader Palo Alto Networks While mobile technology has been around for decades, the current generation, 5G, is increasingly being recognized for the exciting new benefits it brings to enterprises, SMBs, and public sector organizations. Security needs to keep up.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Log4j vulnerability, officially known as CVE-2021-44228 , continues to pose significant risks to organizations worldwide, with Lazarus demonstrating the persistence of cyber threats and the challenges associated with mitigating known vulnerabilities.

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Venture Beast

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The CrowdStrike 2021 Global Threat Report says that 2020 was "perhaps the most active year in memory" for cyberattacks. Read More.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

Security researchers have evidence that Lazarus Group successfully breached at least two South Korean aerospace companies in 2023, making off with gigabytes of weapons systems data. The group employed sophisticated spear-phishing, watering hole attacks, and kernel-level malware to compromise the targets. KAI), Hanwha Aerospace Co. ,

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Security Awareness Training Strategist at Proofpoint. Egan revealed the findings during the live SecureWorld web conference, State of the Phish Report 2021 which is now available on-demand. Security Awareness Finding #1: training programs need improving. Security Awareness Finding #2: what phishing attacks lead to.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 26, 2021

Security researchers are some of the unsung heroes within the cybersecurity field. Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has been working for several months to try to identify who is behind an ongoing campaign targeting security researchers, specifically those who work on vulnerability research and development at a variety of organizations.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

“Sideloading is a cyber criminal’s best friend and requiring that on iPhone would be a gold rush for the malware industry,” according to Apple senior vice president Craig Federighi, who delivered a dramatic speech at Web Summit 2021 declaiming the security risks if Apple were required to let users sideload apps.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

New research from Lookout reveals the most common mobile threats aimed at federal, state, and local government agencies and their employees—all of which have increased since 2021. Almost 50% of all phishing attacks in 2021 sought to steal credentials of government personnel, up from 30% in 2020.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 12, 2021

In it's first-ever hybrid conference, Black Hat USA 2021 opened last week on a somber tone. In the digital world that might be most networks and systems are maintained, malware is noticed most of the time, and it is removed most of the time. Black Hat and DEF CON founder Jeff Moss gave his usual introductory remarks.

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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

According to recent Microsoft Intelligence findings , education is the most targeted industry, with nearly 80% of malware encounters in the last 30 days. These may include their contact information, academic and health records, financial information, social security numbers, etc. Installing Malware. Implement Access Control.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

The report also includes actionable insights to help organizations strengthen their security posture and proactively mitigate potential risk. The new Beep malware is top of mind for organizations and individuals. Clasiopa's primary malware is Backdoor.Atharvan, a remote access Trojan (RAT) designed to evade detection.

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Kitaboo

MARCH 23, 2021

However, the worrying aspect is how to securely distribute your digital books in an online environment that enables easy sharing, copying or downloading of content. How to ensure security of your digital textbooks. A PDF also allows you to customize user access while also protecting against viruses and other malware.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 19, 2023

That is how James McQuiggan, CISSP, Security Awareness Advocate for KnowBe4, kicked off the recent SecureWorld Remote Sessions webcast titled, "Ransomware, Ransom-war, and Ran-some-where: What We Can Learn When the Hackers Get Hacked." Some scary statistics: Ransomware attacks increased 13% from 2020 to 2021. He ran-some-where.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 4, 2021

That's the question thousands of security awareness practitioners ask themselves each year about building a successful program. Let's take a peek at some highlights from this year's 2021 State of the Phish report to help you successfully build an impactful security awareness program. After six months, those skills are gone.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 22, 2021

Have you patched the known vulnerabilities discovered in Pulse Secure's Connect Secure products? Patching for these issues is so urgent that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a deadline for federal agencies to complete patches by the end of the week.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

There are no shortcuts when it comes to security! October 4, 2021. cybersecurity #technology #security #cyber #cybercrime #informationsecurity #cybersecurityawareness #cybersecuritybusiness pic.twitter.com/T2wR194qoz — CYBER RANGES (@cyberranges). September 30, 2021. October 5, 2021. March 14, 2021.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 27, 2022

According to recent data from the Identity Theft Resource Center , there was a 14% increase in data breaches and compromises in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 2021. One of the best ways to ensure security? According to a 2021 IBM report , the average cost of a data breach increased by 10% between 2020 and 2021, rising from $3.86

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2022

Security researchers from Check Point documented their findings on the incident. Their analysis identified the malware as a variant of the Meteor data-wiping malware that targeted Iran's national railway system and government in 2021.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 23, 2022

Today’s work from anywhere culture, escalating ransomware, and an explosion of Internet of Things (IoT) devices are among the trends that are driving enterprises to rethink their approach to secure network access. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have long been the go-to method for providing remote users secure access to the corporate network.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Types of Cyber Attacks Ransomware A potent malware, Ransomware is now the preferred tool for cybercriminals. Recognizing its severity, the White House has elevated ransomware to a top security threat. Malware Malware, or malicious software, includes viruses, worms, and Trojans, harming computers and networks for cybercrime.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 11, 2023

No charging station is safe, apparently, as the FBI is warning travelers looking to charge their devices in airports, hotels, and coffee shops that "juice jacking" is a thing—as bad actors are using public chargers and even free cables and charging plugs to infect phones and other devices with malware.

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