SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The NotPetya cyberattack crashed networks around the globe, doing billions in damage. But the GRU members being charged in this case started with other strains of malware and a narrow target: Ukraine's power grid. The GRU's Olympic Destroyer malware. We'll include details on the malware variants being used, as well.

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Network World

MAY 26, 2021

The Center for Internet Security has updated its set of safeguards for warding off the five most common types of attacks facing enterprise networks—web-application hacking, insider and privilege misuse, malware, ransomware, and targeted intrusions. To read this article in full, please click here

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Palo Alto Networks has rolled out a Wi-Fi based package that the company says provides remote workers with enterprise-class security features. The package also offers malware and ransomware prevention, phishing protection, infected device detection, and suspicious-activity monitoring and control, the company said.

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Galido

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Malware means a malicious or intrusive software application that is coded for executing on the targeted device without notifying its user or the owner. Affecting a mobile phone, a computer, a laptop, or a network server, malware interrupts computing operations, hijacks networks, or access systems.

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CTOvision

JUNE 3, 2016

Not attending to wireless network security is like leaving a door unlocked to your house, inviting cybercriminals in to access information on your life, family and finances. Never enable the Universal Plug ‘n Play (UPnP) feature on a device – it opens a port which can enable malware and attackers to get in.

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Network World

MARCH 28, 2017

Smartphones are by far the most popular target of mobile malware, and the infection rate is soaring, according to new research by Nokia. More on Network World: Cisco Talos warns of Apple iOS and MacOS X.509 509 certificate flaw + To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

MAY 25, 2016

Impersonating apps Enterprise employees use mobile apps every day to get their jobs done, but when malicious actors start impersonating those apps, it spells trouble for IT departments. These apps include Cisco’s Business Class Email app, ADP, Dropbox, FedEx Mobile, Zendesk, VMware’s Horizon Client, Blackboard’s Mobile Learn app, and others.

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Network World

MARCH 24, 2017

What’s the best way to avoid Android malware? Security researchers do find new Android malware lurking on Google’s official app store. Eventually, every wall can be breached," said Daniel Padon, a researcher at mobile security provider Check Point. But that doesn’t mean Google Play is perfect.

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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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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

As more and more companies utilize mobile technology to access and connect with resources the threat of a security breach increases exponentially. Mobile technology has made it quite easy to access information from anywhere in the world through the use of a tablet or iPhone. Mobile Technology Security Protocols and Actions.

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Cloud Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

However, the majority of mobile device users have yet to be sensitized to their personal and corporate security risks. Staples For example, a security study found that 69 percent of users store sensitive personal information on their mobile devices. See “5 New Threats to Your Mobile Device Security” for more information.)

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

With teleconferencing, smartphones, cloud computing, and a long line of other mobile technologies, today’s workforce has evolved. Install malware protection software. Mobile malware used to be uncommon, but its popularity is growing. Require a PIN/passcode for all mobile devices. Update apps as soon as possible.

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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 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

JULY 29, 2013

CTO Cyber Security Cyber Threat Data DoD and IC Infrastructure Mobile Security National Security Security Credit Card Theft Detection Time DHS DoD Events Gas tracers Google Play Store ICS Malware Apps modeling Oil Sensors Spam Apps Symantec.

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CTOvision

MAY 2, 2014

When malware makes is into the enterprise, through gateways, guards or via tricky deception of your workforce, the code seeks to remain low-key. Hexis built HawkEye-G to observe data from throughout the enterprise- on devices, in networks and in servers, so that even sophisticated adversaries are detected. Read more on HawkEye-G Here.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Is there a point where your staff would knowingly compromise your organization's computer network and abuse their credentials to help cybercriminals? Prosecutors say he was one of the masterminds behind bribing AT&T Wireless employees to install both malware and hardware in this Washington call center.

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CTOvision

MARCH 12, 2015

In 2014, 71 percent of respondents’ networks were breached with 22 percent of them victimized six or more times. This is a significant increase from the preceding year, which saw 62 percent of respondents’ networks breached, with 16 percent of them victimized by six or more successful cyberattacks. Waking up to a new reality.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Bluebox Security is a stealth startup focused on enterprise mobile security and backed by $27.5 Cylance PROTECT takes a mathematical approach to malware identification, utilizing patent-pending machine learning techniques instead of signatures and sandboxes. Bluebox Security. million in funding from Andreessen Horowitz. Co3 Systems.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Mobile security is a bit of a misnomer. Few of us can say we’ve been attacked by a piece of malware or have quarantined an actual virus. Yet, there’s a sneaking suspicion that mobile security is a bigger concern. The odds are stacked against us. According to one HP report, 67 percent of employees in the U.S. now work remotely.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 27, 2022

Multi-factor authentication requires users to provide two or more pieces of evidence in order to gain access to a network, application, or system, and can dramatically decrease the likelihood of infiltration. For instance, let’s say a hacker gains access to an organization’s network, even though their network is protected with MFA.

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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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CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

By Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President and GM at cyber security leader Palo Alto Networks While mobile technology has been around for decades, the current generation, 5G, is increasingly being recognized for the exciting new benefits it brings to enterprises, SMBs, and public sector organizations. 5G is designed to go places.

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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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Network World

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

If you thought your smartphone was safe(r) from the wild west of malware, spyware and other viruses compared with the PC space, think again. A new report from Nokia proclaims a “sharp rise in the occurrence of smartphone malware infections” in the first half of 2016.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Over the last year, IT budgets saw modest growth as departments embraced mobile, cloud and virtualization in record numbers. Microsoft announced on its TechNet blog that it will extend its anti-malware updates a full year, but there is much more to keeping a system secure than current anti-malware. – bg.

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CTOvision

JULY 28, 2015

Chrysler has upgraded its network, to prevent future remote hacking. The CTOvision Mobile App: Enterprise content on any mobile device (ctovision.com). Mobile Malware and Future Threats (ctovision.com). Chrysler recalls 1.4M cars that were vulnerable to remote hacking (computerworld.co.nz).

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CTOvision

APRIL 28, 2014

Configuration and data protection of mobile devices are also key (and for this see Fixmo ). And also check out: Hexis Cyber (especially HawkEye-G ), Invincea , Triumfant , Fixmo and Centripetal Networks (to operationalize threat intelligence). Automate with them.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2023

Cyberattacks such as malware infiltration and vulnerability exploitation continue to make headlines, attacking companies of various sizes. In a local isolation scenario, the risk is moved from the end-user's device to a server linked to the corporate network. Malvertising, where harmful code is inserted into legitimate ad networks.

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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. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a desktop, laptop, mobile phone, or tablet. VDI environments address security but sometimes at the cost of performance.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Most ransomware programs, once they’ve infected one computer, will proliferate across the network, and lock down the entire organisation’s IT environment. This delivers superior protection against kernel-level malware through to browser-based attacks. vPro also boosts security for virtualised environments.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 27, 2023

Protecting against external threats Cyber hygiene acts as a shield against external threats that aim to compromise the security of your devices and networks. Avoid infected devices Be cautious when connecting to unknown or potentially compromised devices, such as public computers or untrusted networks.

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The Verge

JUNE 23, 2020

The public preview for Android will include protection against phishing and go a step further than Google’s built-in malware protection to offer signature-based malware detection. We’re now getting a good idea of exactly why Microsoft thinks Android needs antivirus protection.

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CTOvision

JUNE 7, 2014

Here are the details: If you’re trying to stay ahead of advanced persistent threats getting inside your network while working with shrinking budgets that impact headcount and training, then you know that defending your enterprise isn’t easy. Understand benefits of automated malware removal, not just remediation.

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Kitaboo

MAY 7, 2024

For increased security, MFA asks users to give several kinds of identity, including a password and a one-time access code sent to their mobile device. Encryption can be applied to documents at rest (stored on devices or servers) and in transit (during transmission over networks).

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Dataconomy

MARCH 15, 2024

Phishing attacks, malware, and hacking can all expose your PII to theft, risking your safety. For example, an app developer could improve a mobile application and encourage more downloads by tracking how users engage with it. However, with the “private” mode, you can limit access to those in your network.

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Galido

OCTOBER 31, 2018

For any business today, scanning its systems and network for vulnerabilities is of critical importance. We now have all kinds of new, improved vulnerability scanners that make it all easy for entrepreneurs and network admins. To be noted is the fact that a vulnerability scanner is as important as a malware scanner today.

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