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Common Techniques Hackers Use to Penetrate Systems and How to Protect Your Organization

ForAllSecure

.” By understanding the methods that criminal hackers commonly use, organizations can take proactive measures to safeguard their systems and protect their data. In this blog post, we'll explore common techniques used to penetrate systems and how organizations can defend against each type of attack.

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MacStealer Extracts Docs, Cookies, Login Info from MacOS Users

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Phil Stokes of SentinelOne wrote in a recent blog post: "Perhaps prized above all data on a user's Mac is the user's keychain, an encrypted database used to store passwords, authentication tokens, and encryption keys. A good example of this TTP is seen in the CloudMensis/BadRAT spyware discovered independently by both ESET and Volexity."

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Information Stealing Malware on the Rise, Uptycs Study Shows

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According to the new Uptycs whitepaper, Detecting the Silent Threat: 'Stealers are Organization Killers' (gated link), a variety of new info stealers have emerged this year, preying on Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. This demonstrates a focus on collecting data from multi-factor authentication tools.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

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This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. The attackers then mishandle this well-known adversary simulation tool to harvest information about the operating system, exfiltrate data, and locate directories and services with weak access control settings.

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Hygiene does not only protect you against physical viruses

Dataconomy

Cyber hygiene is the practice of adopting good cybersecurity habits and measures to protect digital systems and data from cyber threats ( Image credit ) What is cyber hygiene? Enable two-factor authentication Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts.

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You never know who is after your data

Dataconomy

A tailgating attack in cybersecurity is a type of social engineering attack in which an unauthorized person gains access to a secure system or facility by following closely behind an authorized person. Access control systems Implementing robust access control systems is paramount. Who is at risk of tailgating attacks?

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Data Security in Recruitment: How to Protect Candidate Privacy

SecureWorld News

Malware attacks Malware cyberattacks are designed to disrupt computer systems, access sensitive networks, and hack sensitive data. These involve viruses, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware, among many others. These can range from something as routine as two-factor authentication (2FA) to user activity monitoring software.