All posts tagged "computer security"

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  Malware

  First Cyberattack Spotted in Wild to Exploit Windows BlueKeep RDP Flaw

  Security researchers spotted the first mass cyberattack campaign exploiting BlueKeep RDP Flaw to install a cryptocurrency miner on the vulnerable installations. Bluekeep(CVE-2019-0708)...

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  Messagetap – A New Malware Used by APT41 Hacker Group to Spy on SMS Traffic

  A new malware dubbed “Messagetap” designed to monitor and record SMS traffic of certain phone numbers, IMSI numbers, and based on keywords...

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  News

  Microsoft Invests in Computer Security

  For PC manufacturing and silicon partners, Microsoft is collaborating to develop computers with a stable firmware layer. The project aims to counter...

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  Malware

  Winnti Hackers Group Launching New Malware via Supply-chain Attacks to Inject Backdoor in Windows

  Researchers discovered a new malware campaign from the Winnti threat group that utilizes the supply-chain attacks with a new set of artifacts to...

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  Malware

  PKPLUG -New Research Found Same Chinese Hacking Group Involved with Multiple Cyber Attacks Across Asia

  Researchers linked multiple Cyber-espionage campaigns across Asia to the threat actor group PKPLUG. The group uses its PlugX malware and the number...

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  Malware

  Adwind RAT Malware Attacks on US Petroleum Industry to Steal Sensitive Data

  A new malware campaign with the Adwind RAT variant particularly targets the petroleum industry in the US. Adwind, a.k.a Unrecom, Sockrat, JSocket,...

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  Ransomware

  REvil Ransomware links With GandCrab to Attack Windows Users via RDP Servers and Exploit kits

  A financially motivated hacking group called “GOLD SOUTHFIELD” launch a newly developed REvil Ransomware (aka Sodinokibi) which used the GandCrab ransomware code...

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  Malware

  Hackers Hiding Malware behind Captcha to Bypass Secure Email Gateways

  Hackers using Captcha to hide the presence of malware and to evade email security gateways. By using this technique attackers show that...

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  Ransomware

  Hackers Demand $5.3 Million After Locking Massachusetts City Computers With RYUK Ransomware

  Cybercriminals compromise the New Bedford, Massachusetts city computers with the Ryuk Ransomware and demanding $5.3 million to unlock the compromised computers. July...

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  Malware

  LYCEUM APT Hackers Attack Critical Infrastructures Over a Year using Several Hacking Tools

  A new threat group dubbed LYCEUM spotted attacking critical infrastructure organizations including oil, gas and possibly telecommunications using several hacking tools. The...

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  Hackers use Backdoor and Trojan to Attack Financial Departments of Organizations

  Hackers use backdoor and remote access trojan that let attackers gain complete remote control over the compromised computer. The campaign particularly targets...

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  Ransomware

  Protecting Your Network & PC From The Impending Threat of Ransomware

  Digital extortion continues to pose a threat everywhere. According to the Cyber Advisor newsletter, incidents of ransomware attacks are only going to...

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  Malware

  Hackers use SystemBC Malware to Hide C&C Server Communication by Deploying Proxies on Infected Computer

  A new malware dubbed SystemBC delivered by RIG and Fallout exploit kit, sets up a SOCKS5 proxy connection on victims machine to...

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  Malware

  Hackers Attack Financial Institutions & Government Organizations With “Proyecto RAT”

  Security researchers observed a new campaign targeting financial institutions and governmental organizations with a customized version of a remote access tool called...

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  Pentest

  Modern CyberSOC – A Brief Implementation Of Building a Collaborative Cyber Security Infrastructure

  In earlier years, everyone depends on SOC (includes firewalls, WAF, SIEM,etc.) and the prioritize in building the SOC provides security and the...

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  Buhtrap Hackers Group Using Recently Patched Windows Zero-day Exploit to Attack Government Networks

  An Infamous Cyberespionage group known as “Buhtrap” uses a Windows Zero-day exploit for its new campaign to attack businesses and perform targeted attack...

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  Infosec

  A Perfect Way to Start and Strengthen Your Cyber Security Career

  Breaking into a cybersecurity career is no different than any other career path or profession. In fact, in some ways, we’d even...

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  Infosec

  Securing your Linux Virtual Private Server | Top 5 Ways To Implement Better Server Security

  Linux VPS servers are nowadays widely using cloud platform that has its own security futures compare to other most of its competitors. Storing...

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  DDOS

  Hacker Sentenced 27 months in prison for Launching Massive DDoS Attacks on Sony and Gaming Networks

  A man from Utah sentenced 27 months in prison for launching massive DDoS attack against Sony and online gaming companies and its servers....

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  Malware

  USCYBERCOM Warned that Hackers Exploiting Microsoft Outlook Security Vulnerability to Deliver Malware

  USCYBERCOM published an alert that hackers were exploiting the CVE-2017-11774 Microsoft Outlook Security Vulnerability to deliver malware using an HTTPS domain. Microsoft...

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  Infosec

  DNS Security: How to Reduce the Risk of a DNS Attack

  Domain Name System or DNS is one of the foundational elements of the entire internet; however, unless you specialize in networking, you...