Security News

Microsegmentation proves its worth in ransomware defense
2023-11-07 04:30

Security organizations have responded to the recent rise in ransomware attacks by implementing zero trust and microsegmentation strategies. Respondents overwhelmingly agreed that microsegmentation is an effective tool to keep assets protected, but deployment was lower than expected, with only 30% of organizations segmenting across more than two business critical areas.

SecuriDropper: New Android Dropper-as-a-Service Bypasses Google's Defenses
2023-11-06 14:09

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new dropper-as-a-service (DaaS) for Android called SecuriDropper that bypasses new security restrictions imposed by Google and delivers the malware....

AI strengthens banking’s defense against fraud
2023-10-27 03:30

63% of respondents indicated that they are comfortable with AI helping their bank detect fraud. Almost half of respondents abandoned a new bank account application after starting because it didn't feel secure or was too cumbersome.

MATA malware framework exploits EDR in attacks on defense firms
2023-10-18 15:17

An updated version of the MATA backdoor framework was spotted in attacks between August 2022 and May 2023, targeting oil and gas firms and the defense industry in Eastern Europe. The updated MATA framework combines a loader, a main trojan, and an infostealer to backdoor and gain persistence in targeted networks.

Lazarus Group Targeting Defense Experts with Fake Interviews via Trojanized VNC Apps
2023-10-18 14:51

The North Korea-linked Lazarus Group (aka Hidden Cobra or TEMP.Hermit) has been observed using trojanized versions of Virtual Network Computing (VNC) apps as lures to target the defense industry...

Essential cyber hygiene: Making cyber defense cost effective
2023-10-17 02:30

Strengthening your cyber defenses can be a daunting task. Where do you start? Which tools do you use? How much will it cost? And, what do you risk losing if you do nothing? It’s not always easy to...

FBI shares AvosLocker ransomware technical details, defense tips
2023-10-12 23:38

The U.S. government has updated the list of tools AvosLocker ransomware affiliates use in attacks to include open-source utilities along with custom PowerShell, and batch scripts. AvosLocker ransomware affiliates are known to use legitimate software and open-source code for remote system administration to compromise and exfiltrate data from enterprise networks.

Gaza-Linked Cyber Threat Actor Targets Israeli Energy and Defense Sectors
2023-10-09 03:15

A Gaza-based threat actor has been linked to a series of cyber attacks aimed at Israeli private-sector energy, defense, and telecommunications organizations. Microsoft, which revealed details of...

Google to bolster phishing and malware delivery defenses in 2024
2023-10-03 18:41

Google will introduce new sender guidelines in February to bolster email security against phishing and malware delivery by mandating bulk senders to authenticate their emails and adhere to stricter spam thresholds. Starting February 1st, 2024, Google will require senders dispatching over 5,000 messages daily to Gmail accounts to set up SPF/DKIM and DMARC email authentication for their domains to strengthen defenses against email spoofing and phishing attempts.

Webinar — AI vs. AI: Harnessing AI Defenses Against AI-Powered Risks
2023-09-25 11:41

Generative AI is a double-edged sword, if there ever was one. There is broad agreement that tools like ChatGPT are unleashing waves of productivity across the business, from IT, to customer...