Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Fingerprint authentication has become synonymous with security on our smartphones and devices. From AI-powered phishing attacks that mimic trusted voices to malware embedded within seemingly innocuous QR codes, the tactics of cybercriminals evolve at an alarming pace.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 21, 2023

Since its creation, ChatGPT has gained rapid popularity among employees for optimizing various aspects of their work, including software development and business communications. Info stealers are a type of malware that specializes in collecting various credentials and personal information from infected computers.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 8, 2022

Many of these accounts have elevated privileges to access corporate assets or development and production environments for customer-facing systems. Authentication options: Internally, CISOs have a range of strong authentication options, including smartcards and tokens.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Additionally, adding a banner or warning to external emails can make it easier to detect spoofed phishing attempts and enabling Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance (DMARC) can help block some attempts. Your escalation procedures for BEC may be slightly different than for malware or other incidents.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2023

Trust your instincts: Develop a healthy skepticism and question the authenticity of online content, especially if it seems too good to be true. Understanding where the content came from can provide insights into its authenticity and help you make informed judgments.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 27, 2023

Think of it as regular habits you can develop to protect yourself in the digital realm, just like washing your hands regularly to ward off germs in the physical world. Enable two-factor authentication Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

While the use of an XOR cipher is not new, this is the first time Visa has observed its use in JavaScript skimming malware. The developer of this malware kit uses the same cipher function in the loader and the skimmer.". Regularly scan and test eCommerce sites for vulnerabilities or malware.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

The Twitter API essentially allows developers to access the application's core functionalities like viewing and sending tweets, DMs, followers, etc. Twitter allows developers access so that they can create their own unique ways of embedding Twitter's data and functionality in their apps. Their response: everything.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Apple says a service known as Gatekeeper “performs online checks to verify if an app contains known malware and whether the developer’s signing certificate is revoked.” This security feature checks that an app’s developer certificate hasn’t been revoked before it’s allowed to launch.

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

More than just a regular guardian, it comes packed with an arsenal of tools – from a powerful VPN to a vigilant DNS firewall, a crafty SmartDNS, a rock-solid password manager, and a trusty Authenticator to double down on security. Origins & background MonoDefense was developed by KeepSolid, a company known in the online security sector.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. Malware can be delivered through email attachments, malicious websites, or compromised software.

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TM Forum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The modus operandi used by cybercriminals and fraudsters to attack either also differed, wherein cybercriminals would use viruses such as trojans, malware, SQL injections, or brute force/DDoS attacks. Integrating cybersecurity and anti-fraud efforts will be of utmost importance to combat such attacks.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 17, 2023

Malware Distribution: Cloud exploitation can involve hosting or distributing malware through cloud-based platforms or services. Attackers may upload malicious files or applications to cloud storage or use cloud infrastructure to propagate malware to unsuspecting users. What can businesses do?

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Whether it is ransomware, other types of malware, or any number of cyberattacks, threat actors keep inventing new techniques to cause disruption. In a blog post, Neel Mehta, Information Security lead for Google, explains how a hacker has managed to break certificate code parsing to invade email inboxes and infect users with malware.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2020

Throughout 2020, APT29 has targeted various organisations involved in COVID-19 vaccine development in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, highly likely with the intention of stealing information and intellectual property relating to the development and testing of COVID-19 vaccines.". What TTPs does APT29 use?

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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. Recommend developing a network baseline to allow for the identification of anomalous account activity.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Protecting these assets from theft is risky enough, but when offshoring development overseas, you must familiarize yourself with new laws, depending on where you are expanding to. If you can mandate strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for systems and data, you'll work wonders in preserving valuable data in transit.

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Galido

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Have the Talent in House, or Develop it. This is why you should consider developing the skill set in the house, or gain the expertise yourself. Install Anti Malware Software and Prevent Phishing Attacks. Another important piece of software that you should install is anti-malware software. Better communication.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Imagine your organization has been working tirelessly on developing a new product, or planning a significant merger or acquisition that could shake up the industry, and a major public announcement is on the way. Install and regularly update anti-virus or anti-malware software on all hosts.".

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

On the one hand, AI-powered security tools can reduce the time to detect and respond to a cyberattack, help organizations identify and mitigate security risks more effectively, and develop new security technologies, such as self-healing networks and adaptive authentication systems.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Developing advanced phishing techniques to lure victims. For years, this group has hijacked accounts, deployed malware, and used novel techniques to conduct espionage aligned with the interests of the Iranian government.". The phishing kit will also ask for second-factor authentication codes sent to devices," reads the TAG blog post.

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Vox

JUNE 18, 2022

They realize the message contains blueprints for the development of a highly advanced computer that generates a living organism called Andromeda. Call it “cosmic malware.”. Cosmic malware. As existential risks go, cosmic malware doesn’t compare to out-of-control climate change or engineered pandemics. Phoning ET.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 15, 2024

Phishing attacks, malware, and hacking can all expose your PII to theft, risking your safety. For example, an app developer could improve a mobile application and encourage more downloads by tracking how users engage with it. Most platforms also offer two-factor authentication that generates a random passcode each time you log in.

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

As a result, the potential for malware to become resident on home computers is increasing.”. Locandro highlights the need to focus on the securing the edge with cyber products which cover “end point” protection, two-factor authentication as well as employees keeping up to date with virus protection software on home computers.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Spanning a wide range of malicious activities from destructive malware and denial of service attacks, to the theft of intellectual property and even espionage, cyber threats pose a significant risk to any business. In recent years, multiple high-profile, high-impact breaches have raised awareness of the cyber threat.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 24, 2023

Malware Certain types of malicious software are designed to steal passwords or attempt to crack passwords. Keeping software and operating systems up to date, using security software, and being careful when opening email attachments or clicking links can help avoid malware. Deploying video surveillance can also help here.

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CTOvision

MARCH 17, 2015

1 area of spending increase in 2015, with nearly half (46%) planning to invest more in access control, intrusion prevention, and virus and malware protection. Multi-factor authentication for both cloud-based accounts and on-premise Active Directory will now be part of Windows, rather needing a hardware solution to complete.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 22, 2021

Mandiant is currently tracking 12 malware families associated with the exploitation of Pulse Secure VPN devices. These families are related to the circumvention of authentication and backdoor access to these devices, but they are not necessarily related to each other and have been observed in separate investigations.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 7, 2022

The figure below shows Maui command line usage details: The report continues: "Embedded usage instructions and the assessed use of a builder is common when there is an operational separation between developers and users of a malware family. Implementing HIPAA security measures can prevent the introduction of malware on the system.".

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Commonly, this involves using scare tactics in an attempt to bypass the user's rational mind and emotionally manipulate them into action without them second-guessing the authenticity of the request. Most modern cybersecurity systems are geared against malware, ransomware, and brute-force attacks.

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Dataconomy

MAY 5, 2023

Malware: Malware can be introduced into IoT devices, which can then spread to other devices on the same network, causing widespread damage. Cyber-attacks: IoT devices can be attacked by hackers who exploit vulnerabilities in their software or firmware. These attacks can cause the devices to malfunction or steal sensitive data.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 25, 2023

"The threat actor attempts to leverage any privileges afforded by the Fortinet device, extracts credentials to an Active Directory account used by the device, and then attempts to authenticate to other devices on the network with those credentials," the announcement said. Here is a CNBC report on the warning from Microsoft.

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This assessment helps the MSSP understand the client’s specific security needs and develop a customized plan to address them. In the event of a security incident, such as a data breach or malware attack, the MSSP springs into action. What is SOC 2?

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Scott Lowe

MAY 27, 2022

Along those lines, one of their latest articles discusses how to achieve identity-based mutual authentication leveraging eBPF. Vaughan-Nichols writes about the first malware discovered running on AWS Lambda. The state of virtualization on Apple Silicon hardware has seen a few developments in recent days and weeks.

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Galido

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Product management for guaranteeing product security as it undergoes the development cycle. How is the authentication process for information access? Anti-malware and anti-ransomware software. Multifactor authentication. Privacy officer to help with locating personally identifiable information. Workforce training.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Weaponization - While most BEC attacks don't involve malware, it isn't completely unheard of. But for the most part, the BEC "weaponization" process is more aligned to compiling the reconnaissance to develop authentic-appearing email accounts and messages.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2021

And synthetic DNA plays a part in lots of research including in the development of new therapeutics and vaccines. Everything technically checked out and was verified as authentic. At the start, the first piece of the puzzle is malware that compromises a scientist's device. This type of material is both complicated and useful.

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