CIO

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Weak authentication and authorization: One of the foremost vulnerabilities in IoT deployments stems from inadequate authentication and authorization practices. In fact, two notorious botnets, Mirai and Gafgyt, are major contributors to a recent surge in IoT malware attacks. of the total number of attempted IoT malware attacks.

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Tenable

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Meanwhile, cybercriminals have amplified their use of malware for fake software-update attacks. That’s the main takeaway from the Center for Internet Security’s list of the 10 most prevalent malware used during the third quarter. Collectively, they accounted for 77% of the quarter’s malware infections.

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Tenable

MARCH 6, 2024

Two vulnerabilities with publicly available exploit code in JetBrains TeamCity on-premises software could result in attackers bypassing authentication and achieving code execution. CVE Description CVSSv3 Severity CVE-2024-27198 Authentication bypass vulnerability 9.8 to address both of these authentication bypass vulnerabilities.

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TechCrunch

JULY 27, 2022

His areas of interest include open source software security, malware analysis, data breaches, and scam investigations. Needless to say, the sabotaged versions of node-ipc — now effectively malware — were taken down from the npm registry. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Ax Sharma is a security researcher and reporter.

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The Crazy Programmer

JULY 18, 2021

Cybersecurity is more critical than ever in today’s modern world, especially with news of ransomware attacks and other forms of malware on the rise. To comply with the Zero Trust architecture model, each user or device must be properly approved and authenticated while connecting to a corporate network.

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O'Reilly Media - Ideas

APRIL 1, 2025

Torii is an authentication framework for Rust that lets developers decide where to store and manage users authentication data. How do you authenticate AI agents ? Cybercriminals are using online file conversion tools to steal information and infect sites with malware, including ransomware.

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CIO

MARCH 15, 2023

Multifactor authentication fatigue and biometrics shortcomings Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a popular technique for strengthening the security around logins. A second, more pernicious risk is the fact that ChatGPT can write malware. The malware itself is easy to buy on the Dark Web.

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The Crazy Programmer

MARCH 29, 2022

The email validation system, known as DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance), is meant to safeguard your company’s email domain from being exploited for phishing, email spoofing , and other cybercrimes. For email authentication, DMARC records use SPF and DKIM. DMARC: A Brief History.

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The Parallax

OCTOBER 22, 2019

He is critical of the inability of modern antivirus programs to react fast enough to hackers who create many variants of a single malware program to evade detection even by malware behavioral detection systems. . Choosing proper passwords , using two-factor authentication , and using a password manager ,” he says.

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CIO

OCTOBER 4, 2023

From embedding malware or a phishing link in a document to manipulated or outright forged documents and other types of cyber fraud, the increase in document-related attacks cannot be ignored, especially if your company handles tax forms, business filings, or bank statements–the three types of most frequently manipulated documents.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Joined by Didi Dotan, the former chief architect of identity at EMC and director of identity services at Cisco, Caulfield set out to launch a service that could detect and respond to identity threats — e.g. social engineering, phishing and malware — at “enterprise scale.” VC firms poured $2.3

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CIO

AUGUST 29, 2024

When you add multi-factor authentication (MFA) resets to the picture, that number is likely even higher. Most authentication methods are actually quite easy to get around, and in many cases were never intended to be security factors. But what happens when a user can’t access their authenticator app?

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CIO

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.” It might make us feel safer and more secure in our connected world. Ransomware, Security

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Tenable

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Attackers could exploit Shellshock to gain full control of vulnerable systems, leading to data breaches, service interruptions and malware deployment. By sending crafted HTTP requests, attackers could gain RCE and take full control of affected devices to install malware or steal data. The impact extended far beyond local systems.

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CIO

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.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Using the “same old” low-skill tactics, common tools, and a bit of social engineering, hackers can get around complex security policies such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and identity and access management (IAM) systems. Let’s revisit the most prevalent security threats and see how they’re evolving in 2023.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2022

Things are rapidly changing, however, with security breaches such as the one at Okta putting a focus on how even zero-trust network and app authentication may not always be enough to protect data. . “They had other priorities,” he said. “We are not reinventing the wheel,” Gavish jokes. .

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Ooda Loop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Central Asian banking customers have been targeted by a new malware. Customers of central Asian banks have been targeted by a new Android malware. Researchers have said the new malware has been spread through telegram channels.

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CIO

JULY 11, 2022

In this webcast, we’ll explore: The current trending threats facing networks, like authentication vulnerabilities, malware, phishing, and denial of service attacks. Smart use of modern network security solutions and practices give CISOs their best chance fight against threats and mitigate risk. .

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CIO

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Malware distribution The opportunistic nature of website spoofing allows attackers to distribute malware to users’ devices. The distribution of malware serves various purposes, from causing general system distribution to potentially being employed as a tool for more sophisticated cyberattacks.

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Kaseya

JANUARY 23, 2020

It includes processes such as two-factor authentication (2FA), single sign-on (SSO), and privileged access management. . Kaseya VSA now offers built-in two-factor authentication that uses freely available authenticators such as Google Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator. Kaseya AuthAnvil . Kaseya VSA .

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Tenable

APRIL 20, 2021

Pulse Connect Secure Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. CVE-2021-22893 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Pulse Connect Secure. Authenticated. Authenticated. Implanting malware and harvesting credentials. Description. Privileges. CVE-2021-22893. Unauthenticated. Unauthenticated. CVE-2020-8243.

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Tenable

MARCH 14, 2025

Meanwhile, Tenable did a deep dive on DeepSeeks malware-creation capabilities. Other mitigation recommendations offered in the advisory include: Require multifactor authentication for as many services as possible. To get all the details, read the blog DeepSeek Deep Dive Part 1: Creating Malware, Including Keyloggers and Ransomware.

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Tenable

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Require phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication for all users and on all VPN connections. For example, the paper suggests 19 questions to ask about AI security systems, organized into seven sub-categories, including authentication and access control; data sanitization; encryption and key management; and security monitoring.

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CIO

JUNE 25, 2024

Malicious browser extensions can introduce malware, exfiltrate data, or provide a backdoor for further attacks. Advanced threat intelligence and machine learning algorithms detect anomalies, phishing attempts, malicious file upload and download, and malware infections.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Why securing cloud workloads is an urgent matter In recent years, major cloud service providers encountered 6,000 malware samples actively communicating with them, underlining the magnitude of cloud security challenges. 3 We have seen an increase of 15% in cloud security breaches as compared to last year. 8 Complexity.

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Tenable

AUGUST 16, 2024

And get the latest on Q2’s most prevalent malware, the Radar/Dispossessor ransomware gang and CVE severity assessments! SocGholish accounted for 60% of malware incidents in the second quarter of 2024, a sign that the popularity of fake software-update attacks remains strong. Plus, MIT launched a new database of AI risks. and the U.S.

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The Crazy Programmer

JANUARY 9, 2019

Data breaches and compromised websites frequently used to spread malware can be risky for your business; including small businesses. 2-Factor Authentication. Secure your network and systems with a strong password, and if that’s not enough, try a 2-factor authentication.

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CIO

JUNE 13, 2024

The chatbot works with the Department of Defense’s Common Access Card (CAC) authentication system and can answer questions and assist with tasks such as correspondence, preparing background papers, and programming. Technology is learned by doing,” said Chandra Donelson, DAF’s acting chief data and artificial intelligence officer.

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The Parallax

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

“But if there’s a difference in the keys, it means that that binary’s new; we didn’t see it in the factory; it’s a dropper ,” or the beginning stages of a malware attack, he says. There’s no authentication, no authorization. What [SafeCAN] claims to do is add authentication. And Carwall blocks it.

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Tenable

APRIL 8, 2025

Microsoft identified this vulnerability in ransomware deployed by the PipeMagic malware via the group tracked as Storm-2460. According to Microsoft, an attacker would need to be authenticated in order to exploit this vulnerability. It was assigned a CVSSv3 score of 7.8 and is rated as important. and both were rated as important.

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The Parallax

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Google Play is an ‘order of magnitude’ better at blocking malware. Text messages carry a greater security burden than ever before: One-time use and second-factor authentication codes designed to protect our most personal online accounts, such as Google and Facebook, as well as our online banking accounts, often are sent over text message.

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CIO

JANUARY 13, 2023

Global instability complicates this situation further as attacks against critical infrastructure around the world spiked following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the deployment of Industroyer2 malware that is specifically designed to target and cripple critical industrial infrastructure.

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Perficient

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Once scanned, the attacker can gain access to your personal information or install malware on your device. Parking Tickets with Malicious QR Codes: Fraudsters may issue fake parking tickets with malicious QR codes that, when scanned, lead to phishing websites or malware downloads. What are some popular quishing attacks ?

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

As a result, the potential for malware to become resident on home computers is increasing.”. Locandro highlights the need to focus on the securing the edge with cyber products which cover “end point” protection, two-factor authentication as well as employees keeping up to date with virus protection software on home computers.

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Tenable

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Rather than deploying new malware, these attacks rely on exploiting tools that are already present in the breached network. By exploiting existing system tools like PowerShell and WMI and not using malware, Volt Typhoon seeks to evade traditional defenses. The group targeted critical infrastructure organizations in the U.S.,

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OTS Solutions

JUNE 21, 2023

Common vulnerabilities in enterprise applications may include unauthorized access, data leaks, malware infections, phishing attacks, or compliance violations. Additionally, enabling features such as two-factor authentication can also add an extra layer of security to protect against password-guessing attacks.

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