The Verge

APRIL 12, 2022

Filed March 4th in the famously patentholder-friendly Western District of Texas court, the four lawsuits claim that techniques fundamental to modern malware detection are based on patented technology — and that the company’s competitors are infringing on intellectual property rights with their implementation of network security software.

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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

With networks and infrastructures extending beyond the safe school walls nowadays, cyber-attack threats against educational institutions are on the rise. According to recent Microsoft Intelligence findings , education is the most targeted industry, with nearly 80% of malware encounters in the last 30 days. Installing Malware.

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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. CIA borrowed some of the code to bolster its own hacking operations.

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CTOvision

JULY 29, 2015

Emerging Threats - now part of Proofpoint - is a world-leading provider of open source and commercial threat and malware intelligence. Founded in 2003 as a cyber security research community, Emerging Threats has become a de facto standard in network-based malware threat detection.

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Network World

JUNE 27, 2016

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wants to be able to predict what form malware will morph to so it can plan how to block it when it becomes reality. 500,000 to develop the technology, known as Predictive Malware Defense (PMD). The models will look at features of families of malware and predict how they might evolve.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The financial toll of such incidents escalated dramatically in 2023, reaching an estimated global cost of 8 trillion USD, encompassing data breaches and hostile account seizures. The integration of AI technology is poised to exacerbate this financial burden, with forecasts suggesting an 11% surge to 10.5 trillion USD this year.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 31, 2023

UNC4841 tactics, techniques, and procedures UNC4841 deployed advanced malware and tools to infiltrate and maintain access to compromised systems. Malware such as SeaSpy and Saltwater, along with the malicious tool SeaSide, were used to gain remote access through reverse shells.

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Galido

MARCH 2, 2017

Around the world, millions of people are suffering from financial loss due to online hackers who are experts in stealing your personal information from the sites you visit, through the mobile apps you use. Check secure websites for financial transaction. Watch out for wireless networks. Lastly, watch out of wireless networks.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

The unknown hackers were able to breach the council's networks and deploy malicious software, causing widespread disruption. Council staff were unable to remotely control or fix the lighting systems as the malware had locked them out. One of the most visible impacts was on the city's street lighting system. Air Force (Ret.);

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Network World

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

The discovery of malware on computers and servers of several Polish banks has put the country's financial sector on alert over potential compromises. It's not clear what the malware's end goal is, but in at least one case it was used to exfiltrate data from a bank's computer to an external server.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The malware behind last month's massive internet disruption in the U.S. is targeting Liberia with financially devastating results. This week, a botnet powered by the Mirai malware has been launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on IP addresses in the African country, according to security researchers.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Malware attacks that recently put the Polish banking sector on alert were part of a larger campaign that targeted financial organizations from more than 30 countries. There are also similarities to tools previously used by a group of attackers known in the security industry as Lazarus.

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GeekWire

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The “malware-as-a-service” is used to serve nation-states and criminal networks, Microsoft said. 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 Redmond, Wash.

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Network World

JANUARY 20, 2017

Spanish police have arrested a Russian programmer suspected of developing the Neverquest banking Trojan, a malware targeting financial institutions across the world. Once it infects a PC, the malware can do this by injecting fake online forms into legitimate banking websites to log any information typed in.

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Network World

MAY 17, 2016

Security researchers have found a new version of a malware program called Skimer that's designed to infect Windows-based ATMs and can be used to steal money and payment card details. Upon installation, the malware checks if the file system is FAT32 or NTFS. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Dataconomy

JUNE 27, 2023

This includes personal details, financial records, and confidential business data that you wouldn’t want falling into the wrong hands. 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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Network World

APRIL 27, 2017

More on Network World: IBM: Financial services industry bombarded by malware, security threats + To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Modern advancements like artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning and blockchain-based networks specifically have an impact in this area. Financial Institution Attacks: Financial institutions are highly susceptible to cyber threats due to their large amounts of highly sensitive data.

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CTOvision

APRIL 7, 2014

Major Market Demand for Advanced Threat Protection Driving Rapid Platform Adoption and Expansion of Technology Ecosystem; Company Announces Integration With Palo Alto Networks’ Wildfire Platform. To be comprehensive and present the strongest defense requires a proactive posture in addressing risks to our network. contract with the U.S.

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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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Network World

MAY 4, 2017

When Microsoft made it possible for enterprises to quickly resolve incompatibilities between their applications and new Windows versions, it didn't intend to help malware authors as well. Yet, this feature is now abused by cybercriminals for stealthy and persistent malware infections.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Malvertising acts as a vessel for malware propagation. Scammers and malware operators are increasingly adept at mimicking popular brands in their ad snippets, which makes it problematic for the average user to tell the wheat from the chaff. One of the biggest pitfalls with malvertising is how difficult it can be to detect.

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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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Network World

MARCH 17, 2017

Several attacks observed over the past few months that rely heavily on PowerShell, open-source tools, and fileless malware techniques might be the work of a single group of hackers. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The problem with being able to access your data from anywhere, though, is that other people can find ways to access that data, too—people you don’t want going through customer information, company financial records, and other secure data. Install malware protection software. Update apps as soon as possible.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2022

They have targeted Russia's critical infrastructure, oligarchs and politicians, the financial sector, and even consumer goods like streaming services. These malicious cyber activities enabled the Russian government to damage such facilities and cause nearly $1 billion in financial losses to those and other U.S. organizations.

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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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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 17, 2023

The number one reason (95%) for cyber attacks is financial gain, with 24% of all cyber attacks involving ransomware. The stolen data can be used for various malicious purposes, such as identity theft, financial fraud, or corporate espionage. Network Security Talk to an expert to protect your cloud applications today.

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Galido

MARCH 18, 2020

“Endpoints” is a broader term used in network security. An endpoint is a device that’s connected to a network and allows two-way communication. Endpoint protection refers to endpoint security, which focuses on protecting computer networks that are bridged to corporate networks.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 16, 2013

“In June of 2013, we began shipping a solution powered by Invincea — Dell Data Protection | Protected Workspace — to provide our customers with advanced malware protection out of the box. Invincea is the premier innovator in advanced malware threat detection, breach prevention, and forensic threat intelligence.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 19, 2021

McQuaid of the Justice Department's Criminal Division said this: "The defendant and his conspirators compromised millions of financial accounts and caused over a billion dollars in losses to Americans and costs to the U.S. FIN7 members engaged in highly sophisticated malware campaigns to attack hundreds of U.S. Acting U.S.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 28, 2015

Added significant Fortune 100 lighthouse accounts in Financial Services & Defense sectors, while adding more than 250 new enterprise customers in Q4 alone across all major industry verticals. 8,935,773 for “Malware Detector.”. Hundreds of malware forensic analysts are now using Invincea Research Edition.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The announcement will no doubt affect the stock price and have implications as to how the future will look financially. The notification reads: "Ransomware actors are targeting companies involved in significant, time-sensitive financial events to incentivize ransom payment by these victims.". Ransomware operators use.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

RELATED: NotPetya and Olympic Destroyer Malware: 6 Russian Officers Charged ] More recently, Trickbot has become a major player in the rapidly growing ransomware market, using its vast network of infected computers to deliver payloads that encrypt victims' data and demand payment for the decryption key.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This group has proven to be relentless in its pursuit of infiltrating corporate networks and has now set its sights on exploiting vulnerabilities within Microsoft Teams. As Aalto aptly puts it, the dynamic nature of cyber threats demands a paradigm shift in security behavior training.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

These unsolicited messages often contain malware, phishing links, or other deceptive content, intending to deceive unsuspecting recipients. Spreading malware: Bots play a role in distributing malware, such as viruses, trojans, and ransomware. Business disruption: Bot attacks can have detrimental effects on businesses.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Personal and financial information is collected from business websites. Suspicious emails, fraudulent websites and SMS texts with malicious embedded links are the most common ways hackers can get into your servers and infect your network. Regular mobile audits of devices and the network(s). Companies do a brisk business online.

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