Security Domains
Definition(s): A domain that implements a security policy and is administered by a single authority.Source(s):CNSSI 4009-2015 from CNSSP 24, CNSSI 1253F Attachment 3NIST SP 800-137 under Security Domain from CNSSI…
Network Monitoring
Stop! Hey! What’s that sound? THERE’S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE WHAT IT IS AIN’T EXACTLY CLEAR THERE’S A MAN WITH A GUN OVER THERE TELLING ME I GOT TO BEWARE I…
Yanluowang Ransomware Operators hacked Cisco to Steal Internal Data
Recent reports indicate that Cisco’s corporate network was infected with ransomware from the Yanluowang group in late May. Under the threat of leaking stolen files to the online world, the…
Top 19 Kali Linux tools for vulnerability assessments
Kali Linux is a free operating system and helps conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests. Kali Linux has many tools that can help with vulnerability assessment and network discovery. There…
Random phone callers – Waste of our time
I don’t know about you, but my phone number gets scammed, fake calls, all illegitimate calls to say the least. I just got five today. I am a professional, so…
What is Remote Access Trojan (RAT)?
Remote access trojans (RATs) are malware designed to allow an attacker to remotely control an infected computer. Once the RAT runs on a compromised system, the attacker can send commands…
20JUL2022 – Apple Security Updates Released.
Nearly every operating system update contains fixes for security vulnerabilities, and the latest releases are no exception. Find out what has been patched by iOS 15.6, macOS 12.5, and others.…
What is Smishing and How to Defend Against it?
Smishing meaning and definition Smishing is a phishing cybersecurity attack carried out over mobile text messaging, also known as SMS phishing. As a variant of phishing, victims are deceived into…
Ongoing ‘Roaming Mantis’ Smishing Campaign Hits Over 70,000 Users in France
A Chinese threat actor named Roaming Mantis has been targeting Android users in France with the MoqHao malware in a new smishing campaign, security researchers with Sekoia warn. The campaign…
Brand-New HavanaCrypt Ransomware Poses as Google Software Update App, Uses Microsoft Hosting Service IP Address as C&C Server
A new ransomware family dubbed ‘HavanaCrypt’ disguises itself as a Google software update app, using a Microsoft web hosting service IP address as its command and control server to circumvent…