Scott Lowe

MARCH 15, 2024

Servers/Hardware Menno Finlay-Smits shares information on reducing fan noise on Intel NUCs. The vulnerability affects virtually all Linux distributions and allows attackers to bypass the secure boot protections and insert a low-level bootkit. Think Linux doesn’t have malware? More details are available from Ars Technica.

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Galido

MARCH 19, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - Best IT Blogs – Must Read Information Technology Resources 2019 - Information Technology Blog. Information Technology is constantly changing. Below we share a list of over 50 great must read/must follow Information Technology Blog resources we use to stay on top of things.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

And despite all the over-the-top, hilariously sensational headlines suggesting the contrary , the most realistic security threats on Android aren't from the big, bad malware monster lurking in the shadows and waiting to steal your darkest secrets whilst drinking all of your cocoa. That's rarely scary in anything more than a theoretical sense.

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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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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. Information Leakage. 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. Web-based Attacks. Web Application Attacks.

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CTOvision

APRIL 7, 2014

in new contracts for advanced cybersecurity projects for defense and federal government agencies in the areas of cloud-based advanced malware analysis, spear-phishing attacks against Android, and big data analytics for compromise detection. FAIRFAX, VA—April 7, 2014 —Invincea, Inc., contract with the U.S. Videos: [link]. Twitter: @Invincea.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 16, 2013

By Bob Gourley Announces Acquisition of Sandboxie to Expand Global Reach, Small Business Footprint and Consolidate the Two Leading Brands in Burgeoning Virtualized Containment Solutions Market. Sandboxie is a globally deployed and widely respected competitor in the virtualized containment solutions market. About Invincea, Inc.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2023

The browser isolation technique considers non-whitelisted websites unreliable and isolates them from the local machine in a virtual environment. Cyberattacks such as malware infiltration and vulnerability exploitation continue to make headlines, attacking companies of various sizes. Local browser isolation is the traditional method.

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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. These may include their contact information, academic and health records, financial information, social security numbers, etc. Installing Malware. Ransomware Attacks.

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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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CTOvision

JANUARY 22, 2014

In thread two, we are introduced to the potential culprit: Kaptoxa which is a purpose built form of malware for targeting POS systems. A total of over 10G of information was ex-filtrated over a two week period. 12/2 – 12/16 Attackers utilize Virtual Private Server (VPS) to download information.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Winning a prize is one of life’s sweetest rewards—unless that prize is malware in disguise. This social engineering trick is exceptionally successful, considering users might feel more comfortable sharing information to a website in their local language,” reads the report. More than 200 apps were infected.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 23, 2021

As investigations into the SolarWinds cyber incident continue, more information is becoming publicly available. CISA mentions that firewalls could have been used to neutralize the malware, limiting the impact of the breach. Senator Wyden questions CISA on SolarWinds. Network segmentation in cyber defense.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 17, 2022

Gone are the days of merely encrypting or stealing files – now the bad guys are leaking stolen information to put added pressure on their victims. . Traditionally, attackers would just drop their malware on the endpoint and run it. When the virtual machine started, the malware was loaded only inside of the virtual machine.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

In existence since around 2007, Evil Corp malware — also known as the Dridex gang — gradually became one of the largest malware and spam botnets on the internet. Typically, they hit file servers, database services, virtual machines and cloud environments. Also, the U.S.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Unfortunately, that makes you a high-risk candidate for a cyber attack at some point along the way, be it through malware , phishing , or hacking. Not to mention the sheer terror of knowing some hacker has complete and total access to virtually everything about you, including all of your banking and credit card information.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

JUNE 8, 2022

As CIO we are always trying to move our companies forward because we understand the importance of information technology. The person with the CIO job understands that software has underpinned the internet’s virtual world from inception, of course, and has shown both its potential and vulnerability. Dealing With The Old And The New.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 19, 2024

With the web’s expanding attack surface and the proliferation of risks such as insider threats and malware, the gaps inherent in consumer browsers can’t be ignored. In essence, an organization’s browser becomes the gateway to work- meaning the gateway to sensitive information and subsequently, potential risks.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This malware has been used to encrypt.vmxf,vmx,vmdk,vmsd, and.nvra files on compromised ESXi servers, and deploy ransom notes named "ransom.html" and "How to Restore Your Files.html." See the statement from VMWare, VMware Security Response Center (vSRC) Response to ‘ESXiArgs’ Ransomware Attacks , for more information.

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Scott Lowe

AUGUST 27, 2021

I have a fairly diverse set of links for readers this time around, covering topics from microchips to improving your writing, with stops along the way in topics like Kubernetes, virtualization, Linux, and the popular JSON-parsing tool jq. Sentinel Labs outlines a major malware push that is bypassing Apple’s malware protections.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 23, 2021

As investigations into the SolarWinds cyber incident continue, more information is becoming publicly available. CISA mentions that firewalls could have been used to neutralize the malware, limiting the impact of the breach. Senator Wyden questions CISA on SolarWinds. Network segmentation in cyber defense.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Social engineering – with social engineering, the cyber criminal will “trick” a victim into releasing confidential information, such as passwords and other logins. Organisations can run virtual machines for security-based isolation with application compatibility, across different operating systems. Cyberattacks, Cybercrime

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CTOvision

JANUARY 28, 2015

The company was granted three new patents including: Patent #8,839,422 for “Virtual Browsing Environment;” Patent #8,856,782 for “On-Demand Disposable Virtual Work System;” and Patent No. 8,935,773 for “Malware Detector.”. Hundreds of malware forensic analysts are now using Invincea Research Edition. Linked In: [link].

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Galido

JULY 10, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - 7 IT Security Risks for Small Businesses - Information Technology Blog. Phishing is a fraudulent practice used to obtain personal information or credit card information from an individual by trapping them through offers or posing as a reputable firm. What to do? Using Outdated Software.

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Galido

JANUARY 22, 2020

Information Technology Blog - - How to avoid business downtime when navigating digital transformation - Information Technology Blog. Or, if your business has already fallen victim to this file-encrypting malware, it’ll reverse the damage. Anti-ransomware solutions offer your business data protection.

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CTOvision

JUNE 28, 2016

Analysts believe that most malware goes undetected from 100-250+ days. What if machines could detect malware early in the kill chain? Analysts estimate up to 40% of machines on our networks are infected with malware. Malware is a big problem for analysts. A Recipe for Teaching Computers to Identify Malware.

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Galido

MAY 1, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - Tech Blogs – Best Must Read Tech Resources 2019 - Information Technology Blog. Thus it is essential to always stay on top of news and information, whether it be by newsletter, following RSS feeds and blogs, tutorials or going back to school. Galido.net Information Technology Blog.

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Galido

MARCH 22, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - Best Tech Blogs – Must Read Tech Resources 2019 - Information Technology Blog. Thus it is essential to always stay on top of news and information, whether it be by newsletter, following RSS feeds and blogs, tutorials or going back to school. Galido.net Information Technology Blog.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Use of credentials likely obtained from an info-stealer malware campaign by a third-party actor to gain initial access to organizations.". Use of novel TTPs to bypass security restrictions within environments including, but not limited to the extraction of virtual machines to determine internal routing configurations.".

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 9, 2023

homeland, suppression of the free flow of information in cyberspace—such as U.S. Globally, foreign states' malicious use of digital information and communication technologies will become more pervasive, automated, targeted, and complex during the next few years, further threatening to distort publicly available information.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 2, 2021

However, unlike Hermes, Ryuk was never made available on the forum, and CryptoTech has since ceased all of its activities, so there is some doubt regarding the origins of the malware. The ANSSI notes that a privileged account of the domain is used for malware propagation. The lifecycle of ransomware response.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

JUNE 23, 2021

Every CIO understands that the pandemic was a major disruption to their business and the importance of information technology. For the past year, these teams had to make sure that everyone is equipped to work from everywhere and can use critical tools such as virtual meeting rooms. Will quarantining work on a continuing basis?

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GeekWire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Tightly controlled silos of information about cyberattacks persist among U.S. A culture of holding information tightly is so ingrained in the government that even its contracts with us forbid us from letting one part of the government know that another part has been attacked.” Microsoft President Brad Smith says the U.S.

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Galido

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - How to Choose the Best Vulnerability Scanning Tool for Your Business - Information Technology Blog. To be noted is the fact that a vulnerability scanner is as important as a malware scanner today. Such issues must be kept in mind while researching to procure a vulnerability scanning tool.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 16, 2020

COVID-19 forced virtually every brick-and-mortar retailer to close temporarily. But Claire's had another challenge coming its way: malware. The injected code would intercept any customer information that was entered during checkout, and send it to the claires-assets.com server. The malware was present until June 13th.".

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CTOvision

JUNE 23, 2014

the market leader in the use of secure virtual containers for user protection against advanced cybersecurity threats, today announced the appointment of Norm Laudermilch as the company’s first chief operating officer. Invincea is the premier innovator in advanced malware threat detection, breach prevention and forensic threat intelligence.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 17, 2023

Once inside, they can potentially access sensitive information, modify data, or launch further attacks. Malware Distribution: Cloud exploitation can involve hosting or distributing malware through cloud-based platforms or services. This can lead to service disruptions, making the cloud resources unavailable for legitimate users.

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