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 28, 2023

Structured telemetry and analytics cybersecurity firm Uptycs has discovered a new macOS malware stealer it is calling MacStealer. It joins three Windows-based malware families using Telegram in 2023, including Titan Stealer, Parallax RAT, and HookSpoofer, all of which exploit stealer command and control (C2). "

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Network World

APRIL 27, 2017

military, which continues its interest in bug bounty programs as a way to improve cybersecurity, is launching a new contest next month. Called “Hack the Air Force,” the new program will put certain of the branch’s Web sites up as targets for a set of international hackers who have been vetted by HackerOne , which is running the program.

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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. Cyber-attacks in educational institutions can not only cause financial loss and disruption but also jeopardize student safety. Installing Malware. Backup Your Data.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

Bots are highly versatile software programs designed to automate tasks and streamline processes. Sending spam emails: Bots can be programmed to inundate inboxes with an overwhelming volume of spam emails. Spreading malware: Bots play a role in distributing malware, such as viruses, trojans, and ransomware.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

Critical Start today released its biannual Cyber Intelligence Report, featuring the top threats observed in the first half of 2023 and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting the healthcare, financial services, and state and local government industries. The new Beep malware is top of mind for organizations and individuals.

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CTOvision

JULY 29, 2015

E-invoice mandate, Flash malware spike and more - FCW.com. Technology is making it harder for the Federal Reserve to know when to raise rates - The Australian Financial Review. NASA Awards Contract to Support Agency’s Human Spaceflight Programs. USPTO’s tech strategy is a blueprint for all government IT.

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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. These devices may contain malware or be under surveillance, posing a risk to your sensitive information. Stick to trusted and secure devices whenever possible.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Microsoft's alert on Storm-0324 Microsoft's Threat Intelligence team has been closely monitoring Storm-0324, also known as TA543 and Sagrid, a financially motivated threat group with a history of deploying ransomware such as Sage and GandCrab. For this activity, Storm-0324 most likely relies on a publicly available tool called TeamsPhisher.

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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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Dataconomy

JANUARY 2, 2024

Cyberattacks include malware infections, phishing scams, ransomware, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Malware infiltrates systems to steal or corrupt data, while phishing involves tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

The group has been engaged in cyber espionage for more than a decade, and it has several signature malware platforms in its arsenal. Victims typically are governmental, financial, and security organizations. The Kaspersky report also indicates that Stuxnet is likely attributable to The Equation Group.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Financial Institution Attacks: Financial institutions are highly susceptible to cyber threats due to their large amounts of highly sensitive data. Money laundering, social engineering scams, and identity theft are all examples of attacks that can be used against financial institutions.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

of polled executives report that their organizations' accounting and financial data were targeted by cyber adversaries.” ” And, “Nearly half (48.8%) of C-suite and other executives expect the number and size of cyber events targeting their organizations’ accounting and financial data to increase in the year ahead.”

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2023

In the recent SecureWorld Financial Services virtual conference , Mike Britton and Dan Sheiber of Abnormal Security joined Adam Pendleton, CISO of LendingPoint, to discuss ChatGPT's impressive capabilities. But it is powerful, and the danger lies with what can be done using the chatbot tool.

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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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Dataconomy

JULY 19, 2023

It is advised to stay away from these kinds of programs, applications, or projects, as they might have negative influences on your life. The creator of WormGPT provides access to a chatbot that helps hackers create malware and phishing assaults, allowing cybercriminals to prey on gullible people and organizations.

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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.". The companies received an uninstaller for the backdoor.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 18, 2015

Track sessions will focus on: Enabling Business Results with Big Data — How to enable agency programs that will yield enormous value through big data to deliver actionable information and measureable results. Government is ever more reliant on data to deliver on mission and programs. where he was their CSO. www.intel.com.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 25, 2023

A recent report from Mandiant sheds light on the hacking unit operated by North Korea's Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), which primarily targets cryptocurrency companies in an effort to fund the country's sanctioned nuclear weapons program.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

It has also agreed to strengthen its information security program through a series of steps, which must be done within 180 days of the agreement. In 2014, hackers accessed the company's network and installed malware to the self-checkout point-of-sale system. The company will pay a total of $17.5 million to 46 U.S.

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Galido

MARCH 13, 2017

Internet security has become a hot topic of debate today, and his really comes as little surprise given the large amounts of devastating malware attacks users are experiencing all around the globe. Protection against such threats has always been with the use of malware protection software but this is not enough today. Be careful.

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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. And while IT security will no doubt be enhanced and receive more financial backing, hackers will find a way.

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Network World

JUNE 23, 2016

A hybrid Trojan program created for financial fraud has started redirecting users of four large U.S. GozNym is a relatively new threat, first discovered in April , and is based on the Nymaim malware dropper and the Gozi banking Trojan. banks to rogue websites in order to hijack their accounts.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Financial risks and consequences Various cyberattacks on nonprofits can lead to direct financial losses through stolen funds or ransom demands. Leveraging vendor donation programs Many tech companies offer discounted or donated products to nonprofits to help them stay safe and secure.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The section on cyber risk is in bold: "We face legal, reputational and financial risks from any failure to protect client and/ or Accenture data from security incidents or cyberattacks.". L egal, reputational and financial risks? On page 34 of the report, Accenture dives into the risk that cyber poses to the business.

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Galido

DECEMBER 28, 2018

While the majority of people may be lucky to date, there are numerous reports issues over the past few years reporting the large financial cost of security breaches. Stop Malware Attacks and Online Identity Theft. A common way for malware to attack is for it to find exploits and vulnerabilities in a system. Why Should You Care?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 24, 2023

Ransomware, malware, Zero-Day attacks, and more are becoming a serious threat to nearly every industry. Proposed changes to SEC regulation The key to preventing fraudulent activity that allows ransomware and malware to be planted on a system is a consistent and proactive approach to enterprise security.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

He's served as a captain with the F-22 program in the U.S. He has also succeeded in other IT risk management roles in the financial services, technology, telecom, and logistics industries. A : Application control so we can run computers using "allow lists" which would block all software that was not authorized, especially malware.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Unsurprisingly, there’s more to phishing than email: Email phishing: Attackers send emails with attachments that inject malware in the system when opened or malicious links that take the victim to a site where they’re tricked into revealing sensitive data. Independently confirm with the institute or organization if you can.

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CTOvision

JULY 30, 2016

With thousands of customers and processing petabytes of Internet datasets daily, RiskIQ is a pioneer in expanding the reach of the security program to prevent attacks. RiskIQ is being used by thousands of companies including F500s and leading financial institutions to protect their web assets and users from external security threats.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 6, 2015

When the biggest anti-virus vendors, folks who want to perpetuate anti-virus myths for financial reasons, admit anti-virus is dead, it is time to realize anti-virus is a failed approach. A file-less intrusion is one where intruders leverages programs already on the host (e.g., PCworld on Macrobased Malware.

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Cloud Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Mobile malware attacks are increasing, with 2014 exhibiting a 75 percent increase in Android malware attacks on devices. Cyberattackers are typically attempting to obtain access to sensitive or personal data, and then use it to access financial accounts. One in 10 U.S. smartphone owners are victims of phone theft.

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Galido

JANUARY 22, 2020

Successful digital transformation programs can see businesses enjoying a whole host of benefits, from a boost in productivity to improvement in their bottom lines too. It will pay off, to build your knowledge prior to investing in a costly and time-consuming program of digital transformation.

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CTOvision

JUNE 28, 2016

Damage could range from petty monetary theft, to a complete drain of financial resources, to full-blown identity theft. However, if your PC is infected with malware that redirects your web requests, you may still be at risk. This is one reason that an up-to-date anti-malware program is also a must-have for safe computing.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I also emphasized that companies need to urgently review their employee access protocol, writing that companies must “ make it a point to do continuous employee training to help your teams avoid being duped by phishing and malware tactics.” IBM Security pegged that same number higher, to 95%.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 28, 2016

Employee error was the most frequent cause of a breach (24%), followed by inside jobs (15%), phishing (12%), access through a third party (12%), lost laptop or device (9%), application vulnerability (7%), and malware (7%). PPL forms program for nonprofit groups (republicanherald.com). About Ballard Spahr. Related articles.

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