Dzone - DevOps

JUNE 5, 2020

Buyers are teenagers and other thrill-seekers who buy such malware on the Net and use it to collect and sell personal and financial data from target devices. The first group includes beginners who use well-known codes and utilities to create something resembling simple malicious software.

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The Crazy Programmer

OCTOBER 6, 2021

In that case, the users need to have a protective shield that protects the computer and its important files from any virus, malware, or harmful element that can affect the device. A firewall is a layer in the computer to protect it from unknown users or codes that can be a virus, malware, or unauthorized access to the computer.

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Tenable

MAY 14, 2024

Important CVE-2024-30051 | Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability CVE-2024-30051 is an EoP vulnerability in the DWM Core Library in Microsoft Windows. Researchers at Kaspersky have linked this zero-day vulnerability to QakBot and other malware. It was assigned a CVSSv3 score of 7.8

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CIO

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Of course, even if the ransom is paid and the key received, there’s no guarantee that other malicious code won’t remain on the devices to continue to gather data for the criminals. This delivers superior protection against kernel-level malware through to browser-based attacks. Remote deployment of patches and updates.

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The Parallax

JANUARY 22, 2018

Its success was predicated not on “zero-day” vulnerabilities or new forms of malicious software, but rather on older, known malware delivered via an all-too-familiar method: phishing. The malware included hacked versions of end-to-end encrypted communication apps Signal and WhatsApp.

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CTOvision

MARCH 17, 2015

Last year, Enterprise IT was dramatically shaped by the influx of security breaches, data leaks and a new wave of hackers. But optimism came in the form of Microsoft as word began to spread that the company had solved the problems they experienced with Windows 8/8.1 Windows 10.

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CIO

MARCH 3, 2024

Quocirca acknowledged many instances of data loss through unsecured printing were simply the result of printed output falling into the wrong hands. All data that appears in printed output passes through the printer in digital format with the potential for compromise. Doing penetration testing. Using zero trust.

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AlienVault

DECEMBER 17, 2018

In part 1 of this blog series, we analyzed malware behaviour, and, in part 2 , we learned how to detect persistence tricks used in malware attacks. You can see the query collection in AlienVault USM at Data Sources > Agents > Configuration Profiles. Event Type: detection_appx_persistence.

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Tenable

AUGUST 26, 2024

Beyond increased visibility and accountability, these mandates dramatically shrink the window from the time a suspected breach is identified to when it must be disclosed, driving the need for more effective, preventative security. The software provided attackers a backdoor to distribute malware into target organizations.

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Tenable

MARCH 1, 2024

And the most prevalent malware in Q4. In these attacks, users are tricked into installing what they think is a legitimate browser update that in reality is malware that infects their computers. It’s been a meteoric rise for SocGholish, which first cracked the CIS list in the third quarter, with a 31% share of malware incidents.

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CIO

JANUARY 20, 2023

And in October 2022, CISA issued an advisory to healthcare providers warning of a ransomware and data extortion group targeting the healthcare and public health sector with a particular interest in accessing database, imaging, and diagnostics systems within networks. As a result, we’ve seen patient data exposed. Simplify operations.

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Lacework

MARCH 6, 2024

Unlike traditional malware, LOTL techniques exploit trusted system tools already present in the environment, making detection incredibly difficult. To protect critical systems and data, security teams must grasp the nuances of LOTL methods being actively utilized by attackers. The overall concept remains the same (i.e.,

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Tenable

MAY 18, 2023

The advisory details the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with the group and its corresponding malware. For defense evasion, the group disables Windows Defender and Anti-Malware Scan Interface (AMSI) using PowerShell and Windows Command Shell. and Australia.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Rewind claims that it compresses raw video recording data up to 3,750x times without a loss of quality; “that means even with the smallest hard drive you can buy from Apple today, you can store years of continuous recordings,” the company said in a statement provided to TechCrunch ahead of today’s announcement. Image Credits: Rewind.

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The Crazy Programmer

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Have you ever wondered how much data is available on the internet? Although there can never be an actual figure of the amount of data available online, the internet holds tonnes of sensitive data. Such data is valuable to intruders and malicious actors who are ready to do anything to lay their hand on the data.

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Tenable

AUGUST 25, 2023

The vast majority of enterprises polled – 95% – experienced multiple cyberattacks in the past 12 months, with phishing (74%), malware (60%) and software vulnerability exploits (50%) being the most common. Bucking a trend where department budgets are shrinking by 7% annually on average, security budgets rose 4.6

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AlienVault

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

In the first part of this series, we saw how you can use Osquery to analyze and extract valuable information about malware’s behavior. In this post, we are going to see another common technique that malware uses persistence. The malware will be executed every time the user logs on. Here is an example of OilRig malware.

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Tenable

JULY 14, 2020

Microsoft addresses 123 CVEs, including CVE-2020-1350, a wormable remote code execution vulnerability in Windows DNS Server dubbed “SIGRed.”. Included this month is a highly critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Windows DNS Server (CVE-2020-1350). CVE-2020-1350 | Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

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Tenable

JANUARY 27, 2023

Background On January 27, ESET Research has published a thread on Twitter discussing its analysis of a new wiper malware used in a cyberattack in Ukraine. This new malware, dubbed "SwiftSlicer", was deployed in the target environment using Active Directory (AD) Group Policy. The #SwiftSlicer wiper is written in Go programing language.

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Ivanti

JUNE 11, 2024

How generative AI and knowledge management intersect Generative AI refers to a type of artificial intelligence that can create new content, such as images, video, text or music, based on existing data. Solve problems quicker Generative AI can rapidly solve problems by identifying data patterns to help improve decision-making and performance.

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Tenable

MARCH 3, 2023

Image Source: BleepingComputer Tactics, Techniques and Procedures According to the CSA, Royal's preferred technique for gaining initial access to target networks is through phishing attacks using emails containing malicious PDFs or through malvertising which leads the victim to download malware.

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David Walsh

MARCH 23, 2021

Malware has been a problem for decades, one that was exacerbated by the the rise of the internet, file sharing, and digital assets. Whether it’s keyloggers or other types of malware, they’ll make your computer slow and insecure, all without you knowing. 58% of small businesses who face a cyberattack go out of business.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 10, 2023

Building a lean B2B startup growth stack Image Credits: Jose Bernat Bacete (opens in a new window) / Getty Images (Image has been modified) Selecting the right tool for the job is easy when you already know exactly how to proceed. Meanwhile, Lorenzo dove in to explore how the FBI proved a remote admin tool was actually malware.

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Lacework

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore the motivations of bad actors, the top threats the Lacework Labs team is seeing, and practical ways to lock down your cloud and protect your data. State sponsored actors engage in espionage and data theft to advance their government’s agendas. Malware (e.g., Who’s behind the threats?

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Tenable

JANUARY 11, 2022

Microsoft Windows Codecs Library. Windows Hyper-V. Tablet Windows User Interface. Windows Account Control. Windows Active Directory. Windows AppContracts API Server. Windows Application Model. Windows BackupKey Remote Protocol. Windows Bind Filter Driver. Windows Certificates.

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Palo Alto Networks

JANUARY 18, 2022

How to assemble needed tools for protecting enterprise applications and users against malware, ransomware and exfiltration. In the time it takes you to read this blog, malware can begin to encrypt your data the instant it gains entry into your network. The Shifting Perimeter Can Spell Big Trouble. Consider this.

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Tenable

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Console Window Host. Microsoft Windows Codecs Library. Role: Windows Active Directory Server. Role: Windows AD FS Server. Role: Windows Hyper-V. Windows AppContainer. Windows AppX Deployment Service. Windows Bind Filter Driver. Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver. Windows DirectX.

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The Parallax

JANUARY 22, 2021

A Zoom vulnerability that allowed remote-code execution on Windows computers was allegedly for sale on the Dark Web for $500,000, Vice reported in April. That access is then used to deploy ransomware or malware, create a botnet with the company’s computer system, or steal proprietary information.

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Ivanti

AUGUST 3, 2021

Ransomware is a strain of malware that blocks users (or a company) from accessing their personal data or apps on infected iOS, iPadOS, and Android mobile devices, macOS laptops, Windows personal computers and servers, and Linux servers. There are 4 main types of ransomware. Android Exploits: Anatomy of the SimpLocker Attack.

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Tenable

MARCH 8, 2022

Microsoft Windows ALPC. Microsoft Windows Codecs Library. Role: Windows Hyper-V. Tablet Windows User Interface. Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock. Windows CD-ROM Driver. Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver. Windows COM. Windows Common Log File System Driver. Windows Media.

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Ivanti

DECEMBER 14, 2021

From there the attacker may install a cryptominer, make the system part of a botnet, and use it as a foothold to gain access to sensitive data and exfiltrate. Microsoft released updates for the Windows OS, Microsoft Office, Edge (Chromium), and a variety of developer tools this month. Now, on to the December Patch Tuesday release!

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The Parallax

JANUARY 22, 2021

A Zoom vulnerability that allowed remote-code execution on Windows computers was allegedly for sale on the Dark Web for $500,000, Vice reported in April. That access is then used to deploy ransomware or malware, create a botnet with the company’s computer system, or steal proprietary information.

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The Parallax

MARCH 20, 2018

T o create layers of obfuscation that hide an attack’s origins, Grange says, Inception Framework then reroutes its malicious messages at least three times through the hijacked routers before ultimately sending them to their targets, or allowing the hidden malware to communicate with its control server.

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Ivanti

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The quickest method to check for the presence of malware on your iPhone, iPad or macOS devices is to look for the presence of an unknown configuration profile within the Settings > General > VPN & Device Management settings. iOS and iPadOS Exploits. Email server and Exchange settings. LDAP directory service settings. macOS Exploits.

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Infinidat

JUNE 6, 2024

Explosive growth of data by 2025. IDC has tracked an increase in data from 33 zettabytes in 2018 to a projected 175 zettabytes by 2025, while Statista projects data growth to reach 180 zettabytes by next year. In addition, this increase in data will exacerbate the already tremendous IT skills gap. How can storage help?

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Palo Alto Networks

MAY 7, 2024

Precision AI by Palo Alto Networks is our proprietary AI system that helps security teams trust AI outcomes by using rich data and security-specific models to automate detection, prevention and remediation. Develop Malicious Code – Threat actors can use AI tools to create malware and other code, even if they don’t have coding skills.

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Ivanti

JUNE 14, 2023

AI generated polymorphic exploits can bypass leading security tools Recently, AI-generated polymorphic malware has been developed to bypass EDR and antivirus, leaving security teams with blind spots into threats and vulnerabilities. This mutation is not detectable by traditional signature-based and low-level heuristics detection engines.

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