SecureWorld News

MAY 26, 2023

Security researchers at Mandiant have recently made a significant discovery in the realm of industrial control system (ICS) malware. Named "CosmicEnergy," this specialized operational technology (OT) malware poses a potential threat to critical infrastructure systems and electric grids.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

The video below explores DDP Protected Workspace and uniquely addresses healthcare regulations related to malware prevention. Individuals take malware and obtain the characteristics pertaining to the individual and find ways to get around the malware inspections in place. The malware is from external agents.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 8, 2023

In a recent breakthrough, cybersecurity firm Adlumin has unveiled the existence of PowerDrop , a highly sophisticated PowerShell script that poses a significant risk to the aerospace defense industry. Aerospace Defense Industry. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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Computer Weekly

AUGUST 16, 2016

Ongoing data breaches through point of sale malware highlights the need for security standards and central support for franchisees in the hotel industry, say security experts

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CTOvision

JUNE 21, 2014

The video at this link and embedded below provides an overview of conclusions from CTOvision research into ways to automate the removal of cyber threats (including malware) from your enterprise. By Bob Gourley. It highlights ten requirements CTOs, CIOs, CISOs and CFOs should articulate as critical to success in automating security response.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2021

Eric Milam, the VP of Threat Research at BlackBerry, explains: "Malware authors are known for their ability to adapt and modify their skills and behaviors to take advantage of newer technologies. It is critical that the industry and customers understand and keep tabs on these trends because they are only going to increase.".

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2022

cyberattack against Iran's steel industry pic.twitter.com/BW7TR9Env7 — Gonjeshke Darande (@GonjeshkeDarand). Their analysis identified the malware as a variant of the Meteor data-wiping malware that targeted Iran's national railway system and government in 2021. June 27, 2022.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2023

A new study from Uptycs has uncovered an increase in the distribution of information stealing malware. Newly discovered stealer families include modules that specifically steal logs from MFA applications, like the Rhadamanthys malware. Examining the dark web reveals that infostealer malware has become increasingly widespread.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 21, 2023

To our knowledge, this is the first public mention of this major North Korea-aligned threat actor using Linux malware as part of this operation." Zero-click malware is usually easily detected and patched, so as long as your system is up to date, you should be safe. Don’t make risky clicks, patch your systems and use a password manager.

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Computer Weekly

AUGUST 21, 2017

Malware attack has shown that the shipping industry is vulnerable to cyber attacks, with Danish shipping giant Maersk reporting potential cost of up to $300m

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CTOvision

JUNE 10, 2014

We believe this is the only way to reduce the impact of malware and breaches in a cost effective way. This approach has been proven to significantly improve enterprise defenses. This paper.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

That’s what two security researchers are warning, after finding a Mac-based malware that may be an attempt by Iranian hackers to target the U.S. defense industry. The malware, called MacDownloader, was found on a website impersonating the U.S. The malware, called MacDownloader, was found on a website impersonating the U.S.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The most common targets of ransomware in the second quarter of 2021 were governmental, medical and industrial companies along with scientific and educational institutions, says Positive Technologies.

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Network World

APRIL 27, 2017

The financial services industry is the target of a whopping 65% more targeted cyber-attacks than the average business, according to security watchers at IBM’s X Force. The number of financial services records breached skyrocketed 937% in 2016 to more than 200 million.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The Matrix Banker malware, first found in Latin America, is now gaining a foothold in diversified targets. Steve Ragan breaks down the threat with Justin Fier, director for cyber intelligence and analysis at Darktrace.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

A flaw in the MSHTML engine that lets an attacker use a malicious Office document to install malware is currently being used against the energy, industrial, banking, medical tech, and other sectors.

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CTOvision

JULY 23, 2014

We believe this is the only way to reduce the impact of malware and breaches in a cost effective way. This approach has been proven to significantly improve enterprise defenses. This paper.

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CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 24, 2022

Calmly and confidently, the CIO walks into the room and informs the C-suite that the recovery of the enterprise’s data will start immediately – yes, in a minute or less – to nullify the effects of the ransomware attack, thanks to a cyber storage guarantee on primary storage that is a first-of-its kind in the industry.

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CTOvision

MARCH 27, 2019

LockerGoga, the malware that took down Norsk Hydro last week, has taken the industrial world by storm, as researchers race to uncover more about the mysterious ransomware that crippled several of the aluminum maker’s plants.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) released its 2022 Holiday Season Cyber Threat Trends report, detailing the threat landscape the retail and hospitality industries face during the holiday season.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 11, 2020

DeepArmor Industrial, fortified by Siemens, increases operational visibility, improves malware detection, and provides protection across a company's fleet of industrial control systems and end points.

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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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CTOvision

SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

In what could be a very virtuous trend, four of the cyber security industry’s leading tech vendors (Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, McAfee and Symantec) have established a consortium focused on the furtherance of the art and science of cyber threat intelligence. Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW ). Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC ).

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 27, 2017

According to Verizon's 2017 Data Breach Investigations Report, espionage-related attacks are growing in popularity, with malware and phishing still go-to tools for hackers as well.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 31, 2021

As a result, both industries experienced healthy growth, and the hardware industry struggled to keep up with demand for better consoles, The pandemic has had a strong influence over the way we use the Internet, with many more people finding solace during lockdowns by turning to streaming and gaming activities.

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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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SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2021

Now you can add this one: nation-state cyber actors using the platform to distribute malware and conduct espionage operations. The group, known in the security industry as Tortoiseshell, shifted from targeting the IT industry in the Middle East to targeting the U.S. military-industrial sector. military-industrial sector.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Malware is the top threat to IoT/OT With so many vulnerabilities plaguing IoT devices, these devices are attractive and relatively easy entry points into corporate networks for attackers. In fact, two notorious botnets, Mirai and Gafgyt, are major contributors to a recent surge in IoT malware attacks.

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Forrester IT

MAY 15, 2017

For years, many of us in the cybersecurity industry have been jumping up and down on desks and trying to get the world (writ large) to pay attention to managing and patching outdated systems and operating systems that have been running legacy software, to no avail. Welcome to the post apocalypse folks. Read more Categories: #big data.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 14, 2023

This rampant practice poses significant challenges to the creative industries, encompassing film, music, publishing, software development, and gaming. Its repercussions are far-reaching, casting a shadow of concern upon various creative industries, spanning from the captivating realms of film, television, publishing, music, and gaming.

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Vox

JUNE 1, 2021

Ransomware is malware that encrypts its target’s systems. Attackers are operating like a well-oiled business industry, yielding high profits in a year that most businesses struggled,” said Nick Rossmann, global lead for threat intelligence at IBM Security X-Force. The hackers then demand a ransom to unlock the files.

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CTOvision

JULY 29, 2014

The video at this link and embedded below provides an overview of conclusions from CTOvision research into ways to automate the removal of cyber threats (including malware) from your enterprise. You must automate your response, including automating the removal of malware and return to a known good state. This paper.

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Network World

JUNE 10, 2016

Many companies protect their brands by registering domain names that are slight variations on their own, but manufacturers of industrial control systems don't seem to have followed suit, potentially leaving customers open to attack. Some of the domains have been hosting scams, malicious redirects and malware.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Survey findings from Statista, gleaned from discussions with industry leaders, underscore the paramount concern posed by cyber assaults on businesses, closely trailed by operational disruptions and broader economic trends. Types of Cyber Attacks Ransomware A potent malware, Ransomware is now the preferred tool for cybercriminals.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 13, 2017

Etay Maor Executive Security Advisor at IBM how the same 'trust mechanics' used on e-commerce sites - user reviews, comments, and product ratings - drive the sale of zero days exploits and malware on the Dark Web.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

“Sideloading is a cyber criminal’s best friend and requiring that on iPhone would be a gold rush for the malware industry,” according to Apple senior vice president Craig Federighi, who delivered a dramatic speech at Web Summit 2021 declaiming the security risks if Apple were required to let users sideload apps.

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Galido

JULY 29, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - 5 Industries To Be Dramatically Impacted By 5G Technology - Information Technology Blog. We found 5 industries that are going to be dramatically impacted by 5G technology. 5 Industries To Be Impacted by 5G. Power Industry. 5G will have a huge impact on the media and entertainment industry.

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