Threat detection and response
Just as malicious actors' threats and attack techniques evolve, so too must enterprise threat detection and response tools and procedures. From real-time monitoring and network forensics to IDS/IPS, NDR and XDR, SIEM and SOAR, read up on detection and response tools, systems and services.
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News
03 Feb 2025
NSFocus: DeepSeek AI hit with 'well planned' DDoS attacks
Cybersecurity vendor NSFocus said AI startup DeepSeek endured multiple waves of DDoS attacks from attackers since its reasoning model was released Jan. 20. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2025
German police disrupt Cracked, Nulled cybercrime forums
Cracked and Nulled had a combined community of approximately 10 million users who used the sites to discuss cybercrime and sell malware and hacking tools. Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2023
Google: Spyware vendors exploiting iOS, Android zero days
Recent campaigns observed by Google's Threat Analysis Group showed spyware vendors' use of zero days and known vulnerabilities pose an increasing threat. Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2023
Microsoft launches AI-powered Security Copilot
Microsoft Security Copilot is an AI assistant for infosec professionals that combines OpenAI's GPT-4 technology with the software giant's own cybersecurity-trained model. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Mar 2023
Publicly disclosed U.S. ransomware attacks in 2023
TechTarget Editorial's ransomware database collects public disclosures, notifications and confirmed reports of attacks against U.S. organizations each month. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Mar 2023
Compare breach and attack simulation vs. penetration testing
A deep dive into breach and attack simulation vs. penetration testing shows both tools prevent perimeter and data breaches. Find out how they complement each other. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Mar 2023
forensic image
A forensic image (forensic copy) is a bit-by-bit, sector-by-sector direct copy of a physical storage device, including all files, folders and unallocated, free and slack space. Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2023
Cyber insurance carriers expanding role in incident response
While cyber insurance has its benefits, infosec professionals expressed concern that carriers have too much influence over incident response decisions, especially with ransomware. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2023
ZenGo finds transaction simulation flaw in Coinbase, others
Referred to as a 'red pill attack,' ZenGo researchers discovered a way to exploit smart contracts and bypass security features known as transaction simulation solutions. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Mar 2023
4 ChatGPT cybersecurity benefits for the enterprise
As OpenAI technology matures, ChatGPT could help close cybersecurity's talent gap and alleviate its rampant burnout problem. Learn about these and other potential benefits. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Mar 2023
packet filtering
Packet filtering is the process of passing or blocking data packets at a network interface by a firewall based on source and destination addresses, ports or protocols. Continue Reading
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News
17 Mar 2023
Google warns users of Samsung Exynos zero-day vulnerabilities
To prevent threat actors from exploiting the unpatched attack vectors, Google Project Zero made an exception for four Exynos chipset flaws by extending its disclosure timeline. Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Mar 2023
Why enterprise SecOps strategies must include XDR and MDR
Adopting extended detection and response and employing managed detection and response services may be the missing pieces of the SOC modernization puzzle. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2023
Flashpoint: Threat vectors converging, increasing damage
The threat intelligence vendor warned that threat actors are increasingly combining known vulnerabilities, stolen credentials and exposed data to wreak maximum damage. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2023
Vishing attacks increasing, but AI's role still unclear
The volume of vishing attacks continues to rise. But threat researchers say it's difficult to attribute such threats to artificial intelligence tools and deepfake technology. Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2023
Police raids target 'core' DoppelPaymer ransomware members
A coordinated law enforcement effort last week resulted in raids and arrest warrants against 'core members' of the infamous DoppelPaymer ransomware group. Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2023
Rapid7: Attackers exploiting vulnerabilities 'faster than ever'
Rapid7's 2022 Vulnerability Intelligence Report analyzed how attackers' increasing speed in deploying exploits affected an onset of widespread threats in 2022. Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2023
Bitdefender releases decryptor for MortalKombat ransomware
MortalKombat ransomware was first spotted in January, but Bitdefender has already cracked the new variant and released a free decryptor to help victims recover data. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
Exploitation attempts observed against Fortinet FortiNAC flaw
Hours after Horizon3.ai released a proof of concept exploit through GitHub, Shadowserver Foundation observed several IP addresses attempting to exploit the vulnerability. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2023
IBM: Ransomware defenders showing signs of improvement
According to IBM X-Force's Threat Intelligence Index report, a smaller percentage of threat actors executed a ransomware attack after gaining access in 2022 than in 2021. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Feb 2023
No relief in sight for ransomware attacks on hospitals
Despite being off limits for some hackers, hospitals continue to be lucrative targets for ransomware groups because of their valuable data and higher rate of paying ransoms. Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2023
Cisco Talos spots new MortalKombat ransomware attacks
Researchers discovered the threat campaign is also using a new GO version of malware called Laplas Clipper to steal cryptocurrency from individuals and businesses in the U.S. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
U.S., U.K. hit TrickBot cybercrime gang with sanctions
TrickBot malware has caused considerable damage to U.S. organizations, particularly in the healthcare industry, and was used in Conti and Ryuk ransomware attacks. Continue Reading
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Podcast
08 Feb 2023
ESXiArgs ransomware campaign raises concerns, questions
This Risk & Repeat podcast looks at the widespread ESXiArgs ransomware attacks and the questions they've raised about the threat landscape, vulnerability patching and more. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Feb 2023
passive reconnaissance
Passive reconnaissance is an attempt to gain information about targeted computers and networks without actively engaging with the systems. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
01 Feb 2023
How to use BeEF, the Browser Exploitation Framework
The open source BeEF pen testing tool can be used by red and blue teams alike to hook web browsers and use them as beachheads to launch further attacks. Continue Reading
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Podcast
31 Jan 2023
Risk & Repeat: The FBI's Hive ransomware takedown
This podcast episode discusses the law enforcement operation that led to the infiltration and takedown of the Hive network and what it could mean for other ransomware gangs. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2023
Schools don't pay, but ransomware attacks still increasing
Ransomware gangs have increasingly focused their attacks on the K-12 education sector, even though most school districts do not pay the ransom. But how long will that last? Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2023
FBI hacked into Hive ransomware gang, disrupted operations
The FBI infiltrated Hive's network in July 2022 and obtained decryption keys, which it distributed to victims to prevent $130 million in ransom payments, according to the DOJ. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
ChatGPT could boost phishing scams
The conversational AI tool could make it hard to detect attackers due to how conversant and grammatically correct it is. A way to combat that is to create a detector. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jan 2023
How cyber deception technology strengthens enterprise security
They say the best defense is a good offense. Cyber deception puts that philosophy into practice in the enterprise, using a combination of technology and social engineering. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jan 2023
Centralized services as a hedge against shadow IT's escalation
Proliferation of cloud, AI and integration tools has increased the deployment security risks of shadow IT and the need to centralize business functions and share support services. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Jan 2023
6 cybersecurity buzzwords to know in 2023
Enterprise Strategy Group research indicates many organizations will increase cybersecurity spending in 2023, and with that comes an evolving set of vendor buzzwords to sort out. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jan 2023
Building a shared services organization structure
Amid the shifting economic climate and new reality of hybrid workforces, there's no better time for companies to consolidate business functions and centralize support services. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2023
Windows zero day patched but exploitation activity unclear
Avast threat researchers detected exploitation of a Windows zero-day flaw in the wild, and organizations are being urged to patch the flaw immediately. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2023
Vulnerable software, low incident reporting raises risks
Beneath the buzz around tech innovations at CES were discussions about cybersecurity and how to prevent the next generation of tech from being just as vulnerable as the last. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2023
BitSight, Schneider Electric partner to quantify OT risk
The new partnership aims to provide organizations with increased visibility and risk detection capabilities for operational technology environments and critical infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Podcast
10 Jan 2023
Risk & Repeat: Analyzing the Rackspace ransomware attack
This Risk & Repeat podcast episode discusses new details of the Rackspace ransomware attack, as well as the questions remaining following the company's final status update. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2023
Rackspace: Ransomware actor accessed 27 customers' data
Rackspace said Personal Storage Tables of 27 customers were accessed in the attack last month, but added there was no evidence threat actors viewed, obtained or misused the data. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
28 Dec 2022
Understanding current XDR elements and options
What do existing extended detection and response products provide? Learn about EDR+, SIEM+ and Comprehensive options, which all provide varying levels of XDR. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Dec 2022
How to prevent and mitigate process injection
Process injection is a defense evasion technique that helps attackers hide from enterprise security systems. Learn how it works and how to mitigate it. Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2022
Play ransomware actors bypass ProxyNotShell mitigations
CrowdStrike is urging organizations to apply the latest Microsoft Exchange updates after investigations revealed attackers developed a bypass for ProxyNotShell mitigations. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Dec 2022
How to use Microsoft Sentinel with Office 365 to find risks
The security product attempts to ferret out threats that originate from apps and services then assists the enterprise with an automatic response to head off trouble. Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2022
NCC Group: Ransomware attacks increased 41% in November
In addition to a month full of unexpected trends in both threat group activity and targeted sectors, NCC Group warned organizations to be aware of an increase in DDoS attacks. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2022
11 cybersecurity predictions for 2023
Analysts and experts have looked into their crystal balls and made their cybersecurity predictions for 2023. Is your organization prepared if these predictions come true? Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2022
Claroty unveils web application firewall bypassing technique
Claroty's attack technique bypasses web application firewalls, or WAFs, by tricking those that can't detect JSON as part of their SQL injection detection process. Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2022
Vice Society ransomware 'persistent threat' to education sector
New research from Palo Alto Networks supports recent government warnings that Vice Society poses an increased risk to K-12 schools and higher education. Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Dec 2022
XDR definitions don't matter, outcomes do
Despite remaining confusion about what XDR is, security teams need to improve threat detection and response. ESG research revealed plans for increased XDR spending in 2023. Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Dec 2022
7 steps to implementing a successful XDR strategy
There's still confusion around what extended detection and response is, but it will play a key role in enterprise security. To successfully implement XDR, follow these steps. Continue Reading
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News
01 Dec 2022
Archive files become preferred format for malware delivery
The team at HP Wolf Security found that cybercriminals are using archive files as the preferred method for spreading malware, beating Microsoft Office for the first time. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2022
Lockbit 3.0 has BlackMatter ransomware code, wormable traits
LockBit 3.0 or 'LockBit Black' includes anti-debugging capabilities, the ability to delete Volume Shadow Copy files and the potential ability to self-spread via legitimate tools. Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2022
Google's new YARA rules fight malicious Cobalt Strike use
Google's YARA rules detect cracked versions of Cobalt Strike's older releases so that legitimate instances of the red teaming tool, which use the latest version, aren't targeted. Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2022
Magecart malware menaces Magento merchants
Sansec researchers say as many as 38% of commercial customers running the Adobe Commerce and Magento platforms could be infected with Magecart's TrojanOrders malware. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Nov 2022
Industrial control system security needs ICS threat intelligence
Threat actors and nation-states constantly try to find ways to attack all-important industrial control systems. Organizations need specialized ICS threat intelligence to fight back. Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2022
CISA: Iranian APT actors compromised federal network
CISA said Iranian nation-state actors exploited Log4Shell flaws on an unpatched VMware Horizon server before deploying a cryptominer and attempting to gain persistent access. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Nov 2022
Top Kali Linux tools and how to use them
Learning to use Kali Linux is a journey, the first step of which is discovering which of the hundreds of cybersecurity tools included are most relevant to the task at hand. Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2022
LockBit ransomware activity nose-dived in October
LockBit, the most prolific ransomware group in 2022, had itself a down month as GuidePoint Security researchers reported a 49% decrease in its infections for October. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Nov 2022
How Wireshark OUI lookup boosts network security
Learn why using Wireshark OUI lookup for tracking devices by their network interface's organizationally unique identifier is such an important tool for security pros. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2022
Moreno Valley school system shores up ransomware defenses
Moreno Valley Unified School District officials discuss the steps they've taken to better protect sensitive data and critical applications against the growing threat of ransomware. Continue Reading
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News
10 Nov 2022
DOJ charges accused Lockbit ransomware actor
The U.S. Department of Justice filed criminal charges against a Canadian man with dual Russian citizenship who is accused of being part of the LockBit ransomware crew. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2022
Microsoft: Nation-state threats, zero-day attacks increasing
Microsoft's Digital Defense Report 2022 pointed the finger at China, which enacted a new vulnerability disclosure law last year, as the source of many zero-day attacks. Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2022
Yanluowang ransomware gang goes dark after leaks
The Yanluowang ransomware operation appears to have shut down for the time being after an anonymous individual published a series of internal code and chat leaks. Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2022
U.S. Treasury: Ransomware attacks increased in 2021
A new report from the U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network showed an increase in businesses reporting ransomware attacks in the second half of 2021. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Nov 2022
Where do business continuity plans fit in a ransomware attack?
Recovery isn't the only priority when ransomware hits. Careful planning, training and coordination among IT teams are critical to maintain business continuity during an attack. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Oct 2022
Why and how to use container malware scanning software
Malware is on the rise, and containers are potential attack vectors. Learn why it's crucial to check containers for vulnerabilities and compare container malware scanning tools. Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2022
Ukraine: Russian cyber attacks aimless and opportunistic
Victor Zhora, a key Ukrainian cybersecurity official, says Russia is acting with "no particular strategy" in its cyber attacks on his country as their military invasion drags on. Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2022
Cisco, CISA warn 2 AnyConnect flaws are under attack
CISA added two Cisco AnyConnect flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which signals active exploitation and an urgency to patch. Continue Reading
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24 Oct 2022
CISA warns of ransomware attacks on healthcare providers
A new CISA advisory warned administrators at hospitals and healthcare providers about newly discovered ransomware variant, dubbed Daixin Team, that poses a particular threat. Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2022
BlackByte ransomware using custom data exfiltration tool
Symantec researchers say BlackByte ransomware may be poised to move into the elite ransomware ranks, as the group has begun developing its own custom malware tools. Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2022
Brazil arrests alleged Lapsus$ hacker
Federal police in Brazil arrested a person accused of being a key member of the Lapsus$ hacking group on charges related to the takedown of government websites. Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2022
Mandiant launches Breach Analytics for Google's Chronicle
Mandiant Breach Analytics for Google Cloud's Chronicle marks a new product launch from the security giant after its acquisition by Google was completed last month. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Despite LockBit rebound, ransomware attacks down in 2022
LockBit cybercriminals are back in action with new ransomware attacks and publicity pushes. But many other new groups saw lower levels in activity in Q3, according to Cyberint. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Oct 2022
Why Kali Linux is the go-to distribution for penetration testing
Discover why penetration testers prefer to use the Kali Linux distribution for offensive security, from collecting useful tools together to being usable from multiple devices. Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2022
APTs compromised defense contractor with Impacket tools
A CISA alert warned that APT actors compromised a defense contractor's Microsoft Exchange server and used Impacket, an open source Python toolkit, to move laterally in the network. Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2022
Ransomware attacks ravage schools, municipal governments
Attacks disclosed in September revealed that K-12 schools, universities and local governments continued to suffer at the hands of gangs such as Vice Society and BlackCat/Alphv. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
Secureworks finds network intruders see little resistance
A report from Secureworks found that in many network intrusions, the attackers only need to employ basic, unsophisticated measures to evade detection. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2022
Intermittent encryption attacks: Who's at risk?
Threat analysts have observed some ransomware gangs using a new technique that only partially encrypts victims' files, which could evade some ransomware defenses. Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2022
Cobalt Strike malware campaign targets job seekers
Cisco Talos researchers spotted a new wave of phishing attacks that target job seekers in the U.S. and New Zealand, infecting them with Cobalt Strike beacons. Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2022
Mandiant spots new malware targeting VMware ESXi hypervisors
Mandiant researchers said the backdoors were installed with a novel technique that used malicious vSphere Installation Bundles, though it's unclear how initial access was achieved. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Sep 2022
The 5 principles of zero-trust security
Zero trust is a journey, not a destination. Ensure your corporate network is safe from internal and external threats by implementing these five principles of zero-trust security. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Sep 2022
Does AI-powered malware exist in the wild? Not yet
AI sending out malware attacks may invoke images of movielike, futuristic technology, but it may not be too far from reality. Read up on the future of AI-powered malware. Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2022
Malicious NPM package discovered in supply chain attack
Threat actors are circulating a look-alike version of the Material Tailwind NPM package to infect developers for supply chain malware attacks, according to ReversingLabs. Continue Reading
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Podcast
23 Sep 2022
Risk & Repeat: Uber and Rockstar Games hacked
This podcast episode discusses recent hacks against Uber and Rockstar Games, the techniques of the attackers and the possible connection to the Lapsus$ cybercrime group. Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2022
Cybercriminals launching more MFA bypass attacks
New research from Okta shows that cybercrime groups have stepped up their attacks on multifactor authentication systems in an effort to thwart account security measures. Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2022
Uber says Lapsus$ hackers behind network breach
Uber said a hacker from the Lapsus$ group used stolen credentials from a contractor to gain access to several important silos within its internal network. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Sep 2022
Discover the benefits and challenges of bug bounty programs
Bug bounty programs have a number of benefits and challenges. Before adopting such a program at your organization, read up on the pros and cons to decide if it would be a good fit. Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2022
DOJ drops report on cryptocurrency crime efforts
The U.S. Department of Justice issued a report to President Biden on its various enforcement efforts around cybercrime and digital currency, as well as looming challenges. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
16 Sep 2022
How SOCs can identify the threat actors behind the threats
Learn how SOC teams can track threat actors by understanding the factors that influence an attack, such as the type of infrastructure used or commonly targeted victims. Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2022
Webworm retools old RATs for new cyberespionage threat
Symantec's Threat Hunter Team uncovered a new cyberespionage campaign run by a threat group named Webworm, which uses customized versions of old remote access Trojans. Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2022
U.S. drops the hammer on Iranian ransomware outfit
The departments of Justice and the Treasury announced criminal charges and sanctions against a group of Iranian nationals accused of running an international ransomware operation. Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2022
LockBit gang leads the way for ransomware
New research from Malwarebytes shows LockBit is far and away the most prolific ransomware gang, with hundreds of confirmed attacks across the globe in recent months. Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2022
Cisco Talos traps new Lazarus Group RAT
The North Korean-backed Lazarus Group has deployed a new type of remote access Trojan that has already been turned against foreign government networks and private energy companies. Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2022
Ransomware hits Los Angeles Unified School District
The second-largest public school system in the U.S. confirmed a ransomware attack caused districtwide disruption to various services over the holiday weekend. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Sep 2022
Cybersecurity budget breakdown and best practices
Once budget is secured, CISOs must figure out where it should be allocated -- as well as how to justify the costs. Get the lowdown on a cybersecurity budget breakdown here. Continue Reading
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News
25 Aug 2022
Ransomware defies seasonal trends with increase
The return and rebranding of major crews saw the volume of ransomware attacks in July jump 47%, defying seasonal trends, according to researchers at NCC Group. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
25 Aug 2022
How to build a vulnerability scanner with PowerShell
What do you do if there's a zero-day threatening your organization? When you need to act fast, use PowerShell to uncover vulnerabilities hiding in your environment. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Aug 2022
How SPF records prevent email spoofing, phishing and spam
Forged email has long been used by hackers to break into protected systems. Learn how the Sender Policy Framework protocol helps stop spoofing, phishing and other malicious mail. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Aug 2022
5 key questions to evaluate cloud detection and response
Consider these five questions before deciding to invest in a specialized cloud detection and response product. Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2022
Russian cyber attacks on Ukraine driven by government groups
Researchers with Trustwave say the cyber attacks against Ukraine are not the work of enlisted private hacking groups but Russian government intelligence agencies. Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2022
Google patches yet another Chrome zero-day vulnerability
Google issued an update Wednesday to address a potentially serious security vulnerability in its Chrome browser, and the company urged users to patch their browsers immediately. Continue Reading
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Podcast
17 Aug 2022
Risk & Repeat: Black Hat 2022 recap
This Risk & Repeat podcast episode discusses the Black Hat 2022 conference in Las Vegas and the notable sessions, major themes and hot topics from the show. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Aug 2022
How to create a threat profile, with template
Read five key steps on how to create a threat profile, and get started making them customized to your organization with our free template. Continue Reading