Network World

APRIL 28, 2017

A new malware program that targets macOS users is capable of spying on encrypted browser traffic to steal sensitive information. The new program, dubbed OSX/Dok by researchers from Check Point Software Technologies, was distributed via email phishing campaigns to users in Europe.

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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. Update your browser.

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Network World

APRIL 7, 2017

Hackers have started adding data-wiping routines to malware that's designed to infect internet-of-things and other embedded devices. Researchers from Palo Alto Networks found a new malware program dubbed Amnesia that infects digital video recorders through a year-old vulnerability.

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Network World

APRIL 21, 2017

The notion of detecting malware by looking for malicious file signatures is obsolete. Depending on which source is cited, anywhere from 300,000 to one million new malware files are identified every day. Click here to subscribe.

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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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Network World

MAY 5, 2017

Over the past year, a group of attackers has managed to infect hundreds of computers belonging to government agencies with a malware framework stitched together from JavaScript code and publicly available tools.

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Network World

JANUARY 10, 2017

A cybersabotage program that wiped data from 30,000 computers at Saudi Arabia's national oil company in 2012 has returned and is able to target server-hosted virtual desktops. The malware, known as Shamoon or Disttrack, is part of a family of destructive programs known as disk wipers.

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Network World

JUNE 7, 2016

Attackers are abusing the Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) to re-infect computers with malware after they've been already cleaned by antivirus products. The technique was observed in the wild last month by researchers from SecureWorks while responding to a malware incident for a customer.

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Network World

APRIL 17, 2017

Mirai -- a notorious malware that's been enslaving IoT devices -- has competition. A rival piece of programming has been infecting some of the same easy-to-hack internet-of-things products, with a resiliency that surpasses Mirai, according to security researchers.

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Network World

JULY 6, 2016

Security researchers have found a new backdoor program that allows attackers to hijack Mac systems and control them over the Tor network. The Dropbox name is used to make the malware harder to spot and has nothing to do with the legitimate Dropbox file synchronization software.

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Network World

JULY 12, 2016

Security researchers have discovered a new malware threat that goes to great lengths to remain undetected while targeting energy companies. The goal of droppers is to prepare the field for the installation of other malware components that can perform specialized tasks. These are all tasks that Furtim’s Parent does well.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Thousands of publicly accessible FTP servers, including many from Seagate network-attached storage devices, are being used by criminals to host cryptocurrency mining malware. This process, known as "mining," provides an incentive for attackers to hijack other people's computers and use them for their own gain.

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Network World

MAY 2, 2017

There's now a new tool that could allow companies to quickly block communications between malware programs and their frequently changing command-and-control servers. These are commercial malware tools sold on underground forums and are used by cybercriminals to take complete control of compromised computers.

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Network World

MARCH 30, 2017

For the past few months, developers who publish their code on GitHub have been targeted in an attack campaign that uses a little-known but potent cyberespionage malware. If allowed to execute, the macro code executed a PowerShell script that reached out to a remote server and downloaded a malware program known as Dimnie.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

After aggressively using JavaScript email attachments to distribute malware for the past year, attackers are now switching to less suspicious file types to trick users. Last week, researchers from the Microsoft Malware Protection Center warned about a new wave of spam emails that carried malicious.LNK files inside ZIP archives.

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Network World

JUNE 15, 2017

The technology is merging with other networking technologies, ultimately becoming a feature of a much larger bundle. Just consider some of the activity: Velocloud recently announced its SD-WAN Security Technology Partner Program to integrate with other security vendor’s products. Predominantly, we’re seeing security and SD-WANs merge.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 26, 2024

When a cyberthreat is on the horizon, employees no longer have to wait until they are back on a corporate network—they can get the latest patches and upgrades from anywhere. Automated security policies HP Adaptive Endpoint Management helps automate security updates from the cloud.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

They’re usually performed through a botnet, a network of machines that have been compromised using malware or malicious software to control them remotely. DDoS attacks are typically used to force websites or services offline, thanks to a flood of traffic that a web host can’t handle.

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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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Network World

AUGUST 29, 2016

Security researchers have found a sophisticated malware program that may have been used recently by a gang of hackers to steal more than US$350,000 from ATMs in Thailand. million Baht from 21 ATMs in the country. million Baht from 21 ATMs in the country. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Security researchers have found a new Mac OS X malware that appears to be targeting the aerospace industry. The Trojan, called Komplex, can download, execute, and delete files from an infected Mac, according to security firm Palo Alto Networks.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The typical organization already has firewalls, anti virus solutions, encrypted data solutions, data backups, network monitoring and security information management tools to hold data on how all that is working. Most will also have in place user training programs. But still the malware gets in. The malware gets in.

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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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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.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 8, 2023

This malware, named for its elusive nature, combines the techniques commonly associated with both "off-the-shelf" threats and advanced persistent threat (APT) groups. Constant monitoring for anomalous network activities becomes imperative, with a particular focus on identifying unusual pinging to external sources.

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Network World

MAY 27, 2016

Malware links suggest that North Korean hackers might be behind recent attacks against several Asian banks, including the theft of US$81 million from the Bangladesh central bank earlier this year. The same malware was also previously linked to an attempted theft of $1 million from Tien Phong Bank in Vietnam.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Types of Cyber Attacks Ransomware A potent malware, Ransomware is now the preferred tool for cybercriminals. Malware Malware, or malicious software, includes viruses, worms, and Trojans, harming computers and networks for cybercrime. With over 1 billion unique malware programs, Trojans dominate at 58%.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 13, 2022

United States Cyber Command recently announced it has successfully identified and disclosed multiple open source tools that Iranian threat actors have been using in networks all around the world. It also surveils anti-regime activists abroad through its network of agents placed in Iran's embassies.'". Here is how the U.S.

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Network World

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Security researchers have discovered a new way that allows malware to inject malicious code into other processes without being detected by antivirus programs and other endpoint security systems. We also found that the legitimate program, now containing the malicious code, can be manipulated to execute that code."

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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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The Verge

JULY 14, 2020

Such a flaw could allow attackers to create special malware that remotely executes code on Windows servers and creates malicious DNS queries that could even eventually lead to a company’s infrastructure being breached. a principal security program manager at Microsoft. a principal security program manager at Microsoft.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Malware, ransomware twice as likely to hit state, local networks - GCN.com. AI Program Beats Humans On College Acceptance Test - Nextgov. Wins Contract in Support of DoD Information Analysis Center Program. Is electronic warfare stuck in the 20th century? IRS launches online safety campaign - FCW.com.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The software updates for your IT management tools arrive automatically and contain legitimate changes—but hidden inside the update is malware that gives hackers secret access to your network. The supply chain attack trojanizes the SolarWinds Orion business software updates in order to distribute a new malware it is calling SUNBURST.

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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. Botnet Attacks : Botnets, networks of compromised computers controlled by an attacker, pose another substantial threat to critical infrastructure.

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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. How does the browser Isolation system work?

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Viruses, malware, ransomware and other nefarious applications can cause havoc on networks, affecting personal, government or private commerce systems. Image credit ) Essentially, a Cybersecurity Analyst protects computer networks from vicious cyberattacks and unauthorized access from hackers and crackers.

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