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. currently Hanwha Ocean Co.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

.” 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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Network World

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

The hackers behind a sophisticated attack campaign that has recently targeted financial organizations around the world have intentionally inserted Russian words and commands into their malware in an attempt to throw investigators off.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 24, 2020

For remote workers, endpoint security is perhaps the most essential measure as this is important in detecting the latest malware attacks. Growth in malware during COVID-19. It is sadly the case that as the instances of remote working have risen, so has the number of malware attacks against businesses.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2021

In January 2021, the FBI and other international law enforcement agencies worked together to take down one of the world's most notorious malware strains, Emotet. Also change passwords and security questions for any accounts you may have stored in either your inbox or browser, especially those of higher value such as banking.".

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2020

A required tax software for some Western companies with Chinese offices comes with a free bonus: pre-installed malware. The findings reveal two unsettling examples: A Chinese bank forced two organizations, a UK-based technology and software vendor and a major financial institution, to download a software package in order to pay local taxes.

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Whether shopping online for clothes or household goods, doing your banking, taxes, life administration and medical care, you can use the net for much you need to achieve. Viruses, malware, ransomware and other nefarious applications can cause havoc on networks, affecting personal, government or private commerce systems.

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Network World

APRIL 7, 2017

When the source code to a suspected Russian-made malware leaked online in 2013, guess who used it? On Friday, WikiLeaks released 27 documents that allegedly detail how the CIA customized its malware for Windows systems. A new release from WikiLeaks claims the U.S.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Image Credit: Brian Klug Every CIO realizes that a key part of their job is to find ways to keep the bad guys out of the company’s networks. However, I think that we all have to agree that despite our best efforts there is always the possibility that the bad guys may find a way to get into our networks.

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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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Network World

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

A former CSO of the World Bank Treasury calls the SWIFT system outdated and open to malware attacks. SWIFT is the interbank financial messaging system for sending international money transfer instructions. Those vulnerabilities could lead to manipulation of financial transactions.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

A wave of attacks that have recently affected banks and other enterprises used open-source penetration testing tools loaded directly into memory instead of traditional malware, making their detection much harder. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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The Accidental Successful CIO

JUNE 23, 2021

Computing devices, too, are moving in and out of the company network, with employees bringing their laptops onto company networks and then taking them back home – where they’re much more exposed to hackers and can easily get infected with malware. Cyberattacks jumped 238% globally last year.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 19, 2014

In late November, SPE confirmed that it was the victim of a cyber attack that destroyed systems and stole large quantities of personal and commercial data. The attacks also rendered thousands of SPE’s computers inoperable, forced SPE to take its entire computer network offline, and significantly disrupted the company’s business operations.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In the world of cybersecurity, a new threat has emerged – an Android banking trojan known as SpyNote. This malicious app poses as a routine operating system update, deceiving users into granting it special access privileges. Keep Your Software Updated: Regularly update your device’s operating system and applications.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Even though email phishing – deceptive messages designed to trick a person into sharing sensitive data (or even money) or inject malicious software into the recipient’s system – is one of the oldest tricks in the book, email cyberattacks account for 90% of all data breaches even today, according to research by Hoxhunt. Double check.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Types of Cyber Attacks Ransomware A potent malware, Ransomware is now the preferred tool for cybercriminals. Users are tricked into clicking harmful links or downloading files, enabling identity theft or system breaches. of email attacks, exploiting human error over system flaws. It accounts for 39.6%

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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.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2022

While it's unfortunate that many Russians will be unable to watch their favorite Netflix show, or even access their bank account, it is one of the only ways to assist Ukraine in its fight without escalating the conflict to a full-scale war. Among the targeted systems were those of U.S. organizations. pharmaceutical manufacturer.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 27, 2023

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? Protecting against external threats Cyber hygiene acts as a shield against external threats that aim to compromise the security of your devices and networks.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

These attackers have criminal intent, as they'll lure in victims by claiming to be a friend, family member, bank, or other well-known companies and websites. Malware and attackers can "break in" in various ways.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This summer has seen an increase in attackers' use of the Deadbolt ransomware variant, which affects network-attached storage (NAS) devices. 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. Deadbolt ransomware variant.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 28, 2020

A Chinese bank forced two organizations, a UK-based technology and software vendor and a major financial institution, to download a software package in order to pay local taxes. But the bank left out a critical detail about the software: it included malware.". When possible, segment critical information on air-gapped systems.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 1, 2020

It's the IT version of robbing a bank. In a recent study, "Screwed Drivers Open ATMs to Attack," Eclypsium dove into the discussion about the risks that malicious or insecure drivers pose to Windows-based systems. Attacks on ATMs are infamous in cybersecurity. How drivers contribute to ATM attacks. Interested in this research?

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

First, however, let's look at the top 15 cyber threats organizations face right now, according to the report: Malware. Trends in Malware attacks. We can't look at all of these categories, but let's talk about the number one cyber attack threat of malware. 46,5%_of all malware in e-mail messages found in ‘.docx’

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2021

TrickBot operation leaves millions of systems infected with malware. Collaborating with a network of knowledgeable cybercriminals, TrickBot's design led to millions of computers all over the world becoming infected with this Trojan malware—and no industry was safe. Attorney Bridget M.

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CTOvision

APRIL 25, 2017

The operator played a critical function in establishing a global telephone network where any phone could talk to any phone. When a person wanted to make a call, they connected to the operator and the operator would either connect the person directly to the other party or connect through other banks of operators.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2023

They're typically carried out via email, messaging apps, and social media, and are masked as sent from trustworthy sources like banks and governmental organizations. The email would include an attachment that when clicked installs malware that steals the individual's sensitive information. This safeguards data in case of device theft.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 28, 2021

What does this maturing cybercriminal eco-system look like? We must work with private sector, state and local governments, and other vulnerable organizations to improve their own network defenses.". "We 3 ways America can improve defense against ransomware.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 28, 2021

In 2014, it was first found to be a banking Trojan, but quickly evolved into a perfect solution for cybercriminals everywhere. It basically works as a primary door opener for computer systems on a global scale. Europol also stresses that EMOTET was so much more than just malware. EMOTET as an attack for hire.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2023

Municipalities have to hold massive amounts of PII [personally identifiable information] along with banking and payment card details. Residents don't have a choice of whether or not to share payment/banking information to pay property taxes or traffic tickets. Those communities also have a legal obligation to protect that data.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Security is a top priority at the Bank of Labor , but the financial institution updates its formal information security policy only once a year, maybe twice, regardless of what's happening in the ever-changing threat landscape. On the contrary, the organization, which has seven branches in the Kansas City, Kan.,

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Galido

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Computer networks give numerous opportunities for cyber attack. By allowing a possible threat to penetrate into a controlled environment before it has access to a network, security admins are given some time and the opportunity to analyze and monitor a threat. Stop Malware Attacks and Online Identity Theft. Limiting Risk.

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Cloud Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

million stolen from HSBC Bank A.S. The resulting breaches occur primarily through malware, including Trojan horses, adware, worms, viruses and downloaders [6]. Malware is malicious software created for egregious objectives. Malware is intended to be quiet and hidden as it enters environments and is executed.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. The most effective countermeasure for this style of attack is to avoid using public wireless networks altogether. And for good reason.

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Galido

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The identity of a person is formed by their personal data such as name, telephone, address, photographs, social security number, bank account numbers … In short, any data that allows identifying that person. Consequently, it is important to understand exactly what identity theft is and what the consequences of this crime are.

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Network World

OCTOBER 11, 2016

A second hacking group is also trying to rob banks by exploiting the SWIFT money transfer system, following a US$81 million heist in February that used a similar approach. The cyberattacks have been going on since January and have been targeting companies in the U.S.,

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