Data loss prevention (DLP) is a set of tools and processes used to ensure that sensitive data is not lost, misused, or unauthorized access. DLP software classifies regulated, confidential, and business-critical data. It identifies violations of policies defined by organizations or within a predefined policy pack, typically driven by regulatory compliance such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, […]
URL filtering enables companies to block individual web pages and files to restrict what content their employees can access over company networks. URL filtering restricts what web content users can access. It does this by blocking specific URLs from loading. Companies implement URL filtering to help prevent employees from using company resources — devices, network bandwidth, […]
DNS filtering defined DNS filtering (or DNS block) describes a cybersecurity measure used to stop internet users from accessing unapproved websites on a server. Organizations use DNS blocking to secure their environment against phishing attacks and other cyber threats. Through DNS filtering services, businesses assign control over what users can access, limit access to websites potentially posing malware […]
This truck was properly defragged locally and was compressed for data in transit. Data in motion is done effectively and efficiently for transit. For more information on “Data in Transit” or “Data in Motion,” please check out this article.
Occasionally you have to switch to WiFi because there is some failure on the “wired network. Network stress test, anyone? Sometimes, the wire wants a break or tries to tell you something. Maybe an intrusion prevention system? A WAF? Maybe you need to switch to a VPN for whom you are trying to access… where […]
Russian military-linked hackers targeted — and in some cases successfully infiltrated — the networks of European military, energy, and transportation organizations in an apparent spying campaign that went undetected for months as the war in Ukraine raged, Microsoft told its customers in a report obtained by CNN. The report demonstrates how, despite the heightened defensive posture of […]
Kali Linux is an open-source, Debian-based Linux distribution geared towards various information security tasks, such as Penetration Testing, Security Research, Computer Forensics, and Reverse Engineering. This niche prefers that distro; these tools could be manually installed on other Linux Distros, maybe even Windows ports. However, Kali and Parrot Linux are the more popular Linux Distros […]
Anonymous has declared cyberwar on Russia in the Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, several hacker attacks have been on Russia, and Russia has threatened to use nuclear forces. Who can counter this? Can Anonymous do anything against nuclear power? ▸ subscribe to their channel: https://goo.gl/UupwgM #Anonymous #UkraineWar #UkraineRussiaConflict “This operation is not against the people of Russia. […]
A secure web gateway (SWG) blocks or filters out harmful content and prevents data leakage. All employee Internet traffic passes through the SWG. What is a secure web gateway (SWG)? A secure web gateway (SWG) is a cyber security product that protects company data and enforces security policies. SWGs operate between company employees and the […]
A cross-site request forgery attack is a confused deputy* cyber attack that tricks a user into accidentally using their credentials to invoke a state-changing activity, such as transferring funds from their account, changing their email address and password, or some other undesired action. While the potential impact against a regular user is substantial, a successful […]
A WAF creates a shield between a web app and the Internet; this shield can help mitigate many common attacks. Learning Objectives After reading this article, you will be able to: A WAF or web application firewall helps protect web applications by filtering and monitoring HTTP traffic between a web application and the Internet. It covers web applications from […]
A honeypot is a decoy computer system for trapping hackers or tracking unconventional or new hacking methods. Honeypots are designed to purposely engage and deceive hackers and identify malicious activities performed over the internet. Multiple honeypots can be set on a network to form a honeynet.
In a credential stuffing attack, collections of stolen login credentials from one service are used to attempt to break into accounts on various other services. What is Credential Stuffing? Credential stuffing is a cyber attack in which credentials obtained from a data breach on one service are used to attempt to log in to another unrelated service. […]
What is a brute force attack? A brute force attack is a trial-and-error method used to decode sensitive data. The most common applications for brute force attacks are cracking passwords and cracking encryption keys (keep reading to learn more about encryption keys). Other common targets for brute force attacks are API keys and SSH logins. Brute force […]
DNS amplification is a DDoS attack that leverages DNS resolvers to overwhelm a victim with traffic. What is a DNS amplification attack? This DDoS attack is a reflection-based volumetric distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in which an attacker leverages the functionality of open DNS resolvers to overwhelm a target server or network with an amplified amount of traffic, rendering the […]
An SYN flood exploits a TCP/IP handshake vulnerability in an attempt to disrupt a web service. What is an SYN flood attack? An SYN flood (half-open attack) is a denial-of-service (DDoS) attack aiming to make a server unavailable to legitimate traffic by consuming all available server resources. By repeatedly sending initial connection request (SYN) packets, […]
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the regular traffic of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming the target or its surrounding infrastructure with a flood of Internet traffic. DDoS attacks achieve effectiveness by utilizing multiple compromised computer systems as sources of attack traffic. Exploited machines can include computers […]
A bot is a piece of malware that infects a computer to carry out commands under the remote control of the attacker. A botnet (short for “robot network”) is a network of computers infected by malware that is under the control of a single attacking party, known as the “bot-herder.” Each machine under the control of the bot-herder is […]
Man-in-the-Middle Attacks Defined A Man-in-the-Middle Attack (MITM) is a form of cyber eavesdropping in which malicious actors insert themselves into a conversation between two parties and intercept data through a compromised but trusted system. The targets are often intellectual property or fiduciary information. MITM aggressors will also use malware to open the communications channel to […]
Advanced Persistent Threat Defined and Explained An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a sophisticated, systematic cyber-attack program that continues for an extended period, often orchestrated by a group of skilled hackers. The hacker group, or the APT, designs the attack with a particular motive ranging from sabotage to corporate espionage. From stealing intellectual property to […]
What exactly is ransomware? If ransomware or an encryption Trojan gets onto your computer, it encrypts your data or locks your operating system. As ransomware gets hold of a “digital hostage,” such as a file, it demands a ransom for its release. To reduce the likelihood of finding yourself in front of a locked laptop or encrypted file, it’s essential to be prepared. The chances of infection can be […]
Comcast Xfinity customers report their accounts being hacked in widespread attacks that bypass two-factor authentication. These compromised accounts are then used to reset passwords for other services, such as the Coinbase and Gemini crypto exchanges. Starting on December 19th, many Xfinity email users began receiving notifications that their account information had been changed. However, when […]
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 (CFAA) is a United States cybersecurity bill enacted in 1986. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 (CFAA) is a United States cybersecurity bill enacted in 1986 to amend existing computer fraud law (18 U.S.C. § 1030), which had been included in the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984. The law prohibits accessing a computer without authorization or above authorization. Before computer-specific criminal laws, […]
Physical, Natural, Criminal, War, and Cyber Vulnerabilities on America’s Electric Grid 60 Minutes – Security concerns for the nation’s electrical grid are being raised after a substation attack in North Carolina. This past February, Bill Whitaker reported on the vulnerabilities in the system that provides our electricity. “60 Minutes” is the most successful television broadcast […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added one more security vulnerability to its list of bugs known to be exploited in attacks. The flaw (tracked as CVE-2022-4262) was patched as an actively exploited zero-day bug in the Google Chrome web browser on Friday for Windows, Mac, and Linux users. In a security advisory published […]
FinTech (financial technology) is a catch-all term. FinTech (financial technology) is a catch-all term referring to software, mobile applications, and other technologies created to improve and automate traditional forms of finance for businesses and consumers alike. FinTech can include everything from straightforward mobile payment apps to complex blockchain networks housing encrypted transactions. This guide will […]
What Is a Private Key? A private key sometimes called a “Wallet Pass Phrase,” is a secret number or series of words used in cryptography, similar to a password. In cryptocurrency, private keys or Pass Phrases are also used to sign transactions and prove ownership of a blockchain address. A private key is an integral aspect of Bitcoin and Memecoin/Altcoins, and its […]
Wireshark Wireshark is a popular network sniffing tool that provides GUI to decode many protocols and filters. Wireshark is a network traffic monitoring tool that runs on a network interface. It is now the most commonly used network management application. Device operators, network engineers, network security experts, and black hat hackers use Wireshark. Tcpdump Tcpdump […]
Functionality Wireshark is very similar to tcpdump, but has a graphical front-end and integrated sorting and filtering options. Wireshark lets the user put network interface controllers into promiscuous mode (if supported by the network interface controller), so they can see all the traffic visible on that interface, including unicast traffic not sent to that network interface controller’s MAC address. However, when capturing with a packet analyzer in […]
Digital banking (online and mobile banking) makes managing finances easy. With digital banking technology, you can pay bills, deposit checks and transfer money from wherever you’re located. Due mainly to their convenience, online and mobile banking are the two most popular ways to bank. More than three-quarters of Americans (78%) prefer to bank digitally. But […]
Cryptography studies secure communications techniques that allow only the sender and intended recipient of a message to view its contents. The term is derived from the Greek word “kryptos”, which means hidden. It is closely associated with encryption, which is scrambling ordinary text into what’s known as ciphertext and then back again upon arrival. In addition, cryptography […]
The pro-Russian hacktivist group ‘KillNet’ is claiming large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against the websites of several major airports in the U.S., making them inaccessible. The DDoS attacks have overwhelmed the servers hosting these sites with garbage requests, making it impossible for travelers to connect and get updates about their scheduled flights or book airport […]
In an unprecedented move, Ukraine’s digital transformation minister has called for cyber volunteers around the world to attack targets with links to Russia. Thousands have answered his call. Who are they? Before heading to his day job in “just another city” in Denmark, Jens spends around an hour of the morning defending Ukraine in cyberspace. First, […]
CHI Memorial Hospital in Tennessee, some St. Luke’s hospitals in Texas, and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle have announced they were affected. One of the largest hospital chains in the U.S. was hit with a suspected ransomware cyberattack this week, leading to delayed surgeries, hold-ups in patient care, and rescheduled doctor appointments across the […]
UBER’S FORMER CHIEF Security Officer (CSO), Joe Sullivan, was found guilty this week of actively hiding a data breach from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and concealing a felony. The case has reverberated through the security and tech worlds because it is seemingly the first time an individual executive has faced criminal prosecution for charges […]
In what’s a new phishing technique, it has been demonstrated that the Application Mode feature in Chromium-based web browsers can be abused to create “realistic desktop phishing applications.” Application Mode is designed to offer native-like experiences in a manner that causes the website to be launched in a separate browser window while also displaying the […]
A “Cristy Davis ” Powerball Donation Lottery Scam I Googled this text message / SMS I just received today. Wondering what this was all about, and smelled a scam, and sure enough, it was after some quick checks. This scam started to be reported back in March 2021, maybe earlier. The scam persisted and was […]
New findings show that a threat cluster linked to the Russian nation-state actor tracked as Sandworm has continued its targeting of Ukraine with commodity malware by masquerading as telecom providers. Recorded Future said it discovered new infrastructure belonging to UAC-0113 that mimics operators like Datagroup and EuroTransTelecom to deliver payloads such as Colibri loader and Warzone RAT. The […]
Ever heard of rug pulls and pig butchering? Be more intelligent than the scammers and learn how common crypto scams work in detail. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) estimates that, between January and March 2022, more than US$1.3 billion dollars in cryptocurrencies were stolen by cybercriminals. It is a significant amount, given that by […]
“Just open it, you don’t need a password.” What is phishing? Phishing attacks are counterfeit communications that appear to come from a trustworthy source but can compromise all types of data sources. Attacks can facilitate access to your online accounts and personal data, obtain permissions to modify and compromise connected systems–such as point of sale terminals […]
Warning Signs of Identity Theft What Do Thieves Do With Your Information? Once identity thieves have your personal information, they can drain your bank account, run up charges on your credit cards, open new utility accounts, or get medical treatment on your health insurance. An identity thief can file a tax refund in your name […]
The CEO of password-manager company LastPass said Thursday that it was recently hacked, but the company sees no evidence the incident exposed any customer data or passwords. “We have determined that an unauthorized party gained access to portions of the LastPass development environment through a single compromised developer account and took portions of source code […]
Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in macOS Monterey, iOS and iPadOS, and Safari. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected device. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Apple security updates page for the following products and apply the necessary updates as soon as possible: MacOS […]
In a hacking attempt carried out by a security researcher, Lennert Wouters, at the Belgian university KU Leuven, the Starlink satellite-based internet system operated by SpaceX was successfully hacked. The most shocking thing is that it cost him approx 25 dollars only to make a homemade circuit board to hack the system. A series of […]
Don’t let scammers get their hands on your sensitive information. Here’s how to secure your online accounts with multi-factor authentication (MFA), and two-factor authentication (2FA). The 2014 Heartbleed bug exposed millions of internet logins to scammers thanks to one itty-bitty piece of code. Our security nightmares have only gotten progressively worse in the years since. What’s the […]
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 4009NIST SP 800-172 from CNSSI 4009-2015 – AdaptedNIST SP 800-172A from CNSSI 4009-2015 – AdaptedNIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 from CNSSI 4009-2015NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 from CNSSI 4009 – Adapted An environment or context includes a set of system resources and […]
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 THINK IT’S TIME WE STOP, CHILDREN, WHAT’S THAT SOUND EVERYBODY LOOK WHAT’S GOING DOWN THERE’S BATTLE LINES BEING DRAWN NOBODY’S RIGHT IF EVERYBODY’S WRONG YOUNG […]
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 threat actor attempted to intimidate the victims into making a financial sacrifice: ransom. An employee’s Box folder linked to a compromised account was only accessible […]
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 are 19 great tools in Kali Linux for conducting vulnerability assessments and finding security loopholes across various environments. What is a vulnerability assessment tool? A vulnerability […]
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 I need to pick up random phone numbers that call for business. But it is a waste of time. SERIOUSLY. This spam Robo killer “stuff” […]
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 to it and receive data back in response. 2022 Security ReportDemo Endpoint RAT Protection How Does a Remote Access Trojan Work? RATS can infect computers […]
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. Apple doesn’t disclose or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches are made available. On Wednesday, Apple released a slew of updates for its devices […]
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 giving sensitive information to a disguised attacker. SMS phishing can be assisted by malware or fraudulent websites. It occurs on many mobile text messaging platforms, […]
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 uses phishing SMS messages containing an embedded malicious link to trick unsuspecting victims into downloading malware on their Android devices or accessing a phishing page […]
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 detection. Detailed by security researchers at Trend Micro in a report, the ransomware is the latest in a series of malware that poses as a legitimate […]
Lithuanian energy company Ignitis Group was hit by what it described as its “biggest cyber-attack in a decade” on Saturday when numerous distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks were aimed at it, disrupting its digital services and websites. Pro-Russian hacking group Killnet claimed responsibility for the attack on its Telegram channel on Saturday, making this […]
The Russian state-sponsored hacking collective known as APT29 has been attributed to a new phishing campaign that takes advantage of legitimate cloud services like Google Drive and Dropbox to deliver malicious payloads on compromised systems. “These campaigns are believed to have targeted several Western diplomatic missions between May and June 2022,” Palo Alto Networks Unit […]
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The IT Army of Ukraine is a volunteer cyberwarfare organization created at the end of February 2022 to fight against the digital intrusion of Ukrainian information and cyberspace after the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.[1][3] The group also conducts offensive cyberwarfare operations, and Ukrainian government cyber official Victor Zhora said its enlisted hackers would only attack military targets.[4] […]
Social media scams are just one of the many ways cybercriminals are taking advantage of people online these days. If your social media networks are anything like mine, you’ve noticed an uptick in people getting “hacked” lately. Maybe you’ve got a weird Facebook message from someone you hadn’t spoken with in a while. Maybe your […]
Chinese university students have been lured to work at a secretive technology company that masked the true nature of their jobs: researching Western targets for spying and translating hacked documents as part of Beijing’s industrial-scale intelligence regime. The Financial Times has identified and contacted 140 potential translators, mostly recent graduates who have studied English at […]
Amazon has confirmed and fixed a vulnerability in its Photos app for Android, which has been downloaded over 50 million times on the Google Play Store. Amazon Photos is an image and video storage application that enables users to seamlessly share their snaps with up to five family members, offering powerful management and organization features. […]
This weekend I got a Discord PM saying I won 4.14 ETH (Approx 5k USD). Obviously, I know it’s a scam, but I signed up for their wallet/exchange to see what’s up. I’ve smelled enough scams out, I felt this was one. Everyone wants to “win the lottery”, but this was just too good to […]
1. Reconnaissance 2. Popping a reverse shell !!! 2.1. Making the connection 3. Reading user flag 4. Privilege Escalation 4.1. Hunting for SUID binaries 4.2. Getting root shell and reading the flag Let’s dive in!! Task 1- Deploy the machine Create a directory for your CTF machine on Desktop and a directory for Nmap Task 2- Reconnaissance Nmap Scan : nmap -sC […]
The database contains information that could be used in social engineering and SIM swapping attacks. A hacker has obtained a database including hundreds of Verizon employees’ full names, email addresses, corporate ID numbers, and phone numbers. It’s unclear if all the data is accurate or up to date. The motherboard confirmed that at least some […]
The FBI warns organizations in the higher education sector of credentials sold on cybercrime forums that can allow threat actors to access their networks. The FBI issued an alert to inform the higher education sector about the availability of login credentials on dark web forums that threat actors can use to launch attacks against individuals […]
Competition brings improvement, and the intelligence community is facing no shortage of competition. As the Russia-Ukraine war and its troop movements provide a proving ground for open-source intelligence (OSINT) — the approach of using public information from anyone to produce intelligence — it’s clear that spy agencies are no longer the sole or even the timeliest source of information […]
If you are trying to download some programs or some drivers, an error occurs saying “Your current security settings do not allow this file to be downloaded“. You can try the solutions below to fix this issue. Solution 1: Change the security setting of the IE browser Follow the steps below: 1. Open Internet Explorer. 2. Click Tools in the […]
Kali Linux, a Linux distribution designed specifically for penetration testing, comes prepackaged with many pen test tools. Nessus® provides a penetration tester with a wealth of capabilities that will assist in the engagement, such as: Identifying local and remote vulnerabilities Configuration and compliance audits Checking for default credentials Web application scanning Nessus isn’t installed on […]
Definition(s): A method of accessing an obstructed device by attempting multiple combinations of numeric/alphanumeric passwords.Source(s):NIST SP 800-101 Rev. 1 A method of accessing an obstructed device through attempting multiple combinations of numeric/alphanumeric passwords.Source(s):NIST SP 800-72 In cryptography, an attack that involves trying all possible combinations to find a match.Source(s):NIST SP 1800-21B under Brute-Force Attack from NISTIR 8053 In […]
Funny but true story… So I walked through Khol’s today to return an Amazon package as Khol’s locally accepts Amazon package returns, and I tried my best to navigate the store with Zero interruption as I was on a mission. As I was passing the checkout cashier, who warmly greeted me when I entered, I […]
ping (Packet Internet Gropper) The Ping command allows a user to ping another network IP address. Ping command sends ICMP ECHO_REQUEST packets to other hosts, and this command can help determine the connectivity to the remote host. This is similar to playing “Marco Polo” in a body of water. Simple ping command syntax is ping […]
I’ll compare the Norton 360 Deluxe plan, their second most expensive, to Bitdefender’s most expensive Total Security plan. Why do you ask? Because they both claim to offer the same level of protection and supplemental features, by and large, they’re almost identical packages…or so I thought… 🔥 Bitdefender vs. Norton: Malware protection: 🔥 Now, starting […]
Data scientists, coders, and other techies could prove decisive in future conflicts—if Uncle Sam can recruit them. When Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) turned to a team of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) experts to make sense of an avalanche of information about the conflict. These tech experts crafted […]
How Important Cybersecurity Really Is Today? In the world of the internet and ever-evolving technology standards, cybersecurity has quickly become a top concern and priority for individuals and companies worldwide. Network and web hackers always aim to penetrate the protection of businesses to steal personal and sensitive data. Since the number of attempts is continuously […]
No, we are not talking about going on a fishing charter in the Florida Keys, we are focusing on a Cyber Security phenomenon that is “Today’s New Normal”, and no we are not talking about the Covid-19 term, this is a Cyber Security Term that is defined as: phishing noun Definition of phishing : a scam by […]
Ssh is a secure protocol used to manage remote systems like Linux, BSD, UNIX, network devices event windows operating systems. The traffic between systems is encrypted. Ssh uses asymmetric keys in order to encrypt and make traffic invisible to the others who reside between systems in the network. The encryption power comes from key bit […]
I recently read that SSH keys provide a secure way of logging into a Linux and Unix-based server. How do I set up SSH keys on a Linux or Unix-based system? In SSH for Linux/Unix, how do I set up public-key authentication? This page explains a public key and shows you how to set up […]
Today’s cybersecurity threat landscape is so vast and complex that it’s impossible to manage threats manually. Vulnerability management is a typical example: tech teams wrestle with many vulnerabilities across apps, networks, and endpoints. A 2019 Kaspersky report outlines the size of the challenge. The security firm identified over 24 million unique malicious malware objects in 2019. […]
On Tuesday, the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) disclosed that it thwarted a cyberattack by Sandworm, a hacking group affiliated with Russia’s military intelligence, to sabotage the operations of an unnamed energy provider in the country. “The attackers attempted to take down several infrastructure components of their target, namely: Electrical substations, Windows-operated computing […]
Under Costa Rica’s sunny skies, in a pastel-colored office space northwest of the capital San José, employees are beavering away in their cubicles, answering calls and providing tech support for customers. They work for a little-known outsourcing firm called Sykes. Most people have never heard of the company, even though it’s now part of Sitel […]
In mere seconds, a hacker remotely accessed a computer belonging to a regional Russian Ministry of Health, taking advantage of sloppy cybersecurity practices to expose its entire network. Original post at https://cybernews.com/cyber-war/hacker-breaches-key-russian-ministry-in-blink-of-an-eye/ Spielerkid89, who wished to remain anonymous, did not intend to harm the organization and left its systems intact. However, his experiment is a perfect […]
Stuxnet is a malicious computer worm first uncovered in 2010 and thought to have been in development since at least 2005. Stuxnet targets supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and is believed to be responsible for causing substantial damage to the nuclear program of Iran. Although neither country has openly admitted responsibility, the worm is widely understood to be a cyberweapon built […]
Ransomware infection means that your data has been encrypted or cyber criminals are blocking your operating system. These criminals usually demand a ransom in return for decrypting the data. Ransomware can find its way onto a device in many different ways. The most common routes include infections from malicious websites, unwanted add-ons in downloads, and spam. Targets of ransomware attacks include both individuals […]
Ransomware is a type of malware (malicious software) used by cybercriminals. If a computer or network has been infected with ransomware, the ransomware blocksaccess to the system or encrypts its data. Cybercriminals demand ransom money from their victims in exchange for releasing the data. To protect against ransomware infection, a watchful eye and security software are recommended. Victims of malware attacks have three options after an infection: options […]
Ransomware threatens you and your device, but what makes this malware unique? The word “ransom” tells you everything you need to know about this pest. Ransomware is extortion software that can lock your computer and demand a ransom for its release. In most cases, ransomware infection occurs as follows. The malware first gains access to the device. The […]
The hacking group that claims to have taken a terabyte of data from chipmaking giant Nvidia is threatening to release the company’s “most closely-guarded secrets” today unless it meets the gang’s increasingly bizarre demands. The Lapsus$ hacking group, which first claimed responsibility for the data breach last week, has already started leaking data. According to a data […]
Just announced from Kali, their new 2022.1 release is available for a dist-upgrade or a fresh install! “Today, we are pushing out the first Kali Linux release of the new year with Kali Linux 2022.1, and just in time for Valentine’s Day! This release brings various visual updates and tweaks to existing features and is ready to be downloaded or upgraded if […]
TryHackMe launches Advent of Cyber – set to attract over 30,000 participants! TRYHACKME.COM’s Advent of Chrismas 3! All exercises in Advent of Cyber follow a fun Christmas story. This year, the elf McSkidy needs your help to hack back and undo the grinch’s malicious activities. Each day in December, a new (beginner-friendly) task will be […]
What is data at rest? Data at rest is data that has reached a destination and is not being accessed or used. It typically refers to stored data and excludes data moving across a network or temporarily in computer memory waiting to be read or updated. Data at rest can be archival or reference files that are rarely or […]
What is data in motion? Data in motion, also referred to as data in transit or in flight, is a process in which digital information is transported between locations within or between computer systems. The term can also describe data within a computer’s RAM ready to be read, accessed, updated, or processed. Data in motion is one […]
Over the past few years, the vulnerability of social networks like Facebook or messaging apps like Chat has given rise to using end-to-end encrypted platforms to protect communications. Today, platforms like WhatsApp, Signal, and PreVeil use end-to-end encryption to protect the exchanges of users’ data. Yet what is end-to-end encryption, and how does it work? […]
Why the military needs Silicon Valley, now more than ever The pentagon is not the most inviting place for first-time visitors, and it was no different for Chris Lynch. When he rode the escalator out of the Pentagon metro station, Lynch was greeted by guard dogs and security personnel wearing body armor and toting machine guns. […]
KYC (Know Your Customer) is today a significant element in the fight against financial crime and money laundering, and customer identification is the most critical aspect as it is the first step to better perform in the other stages of the process. The global anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) landscape raise tremendous stakes […]
Like a regular system holder, you might wonder why your system is running slower than usual. You are always getting random messages like pop-ups, something got added as an extension in your browser, and you have never used this. Your browser cannot load the page, internet connectivity is slow, and even the computer is always […]
Data loss prevention (DLP) is a set of tools and processes used to ensure that sensitive data is not lost, misused, or unauthorized access. DLP software classifies regulated, confidential, and business-critical data. It identifies violations of policies defined by organizations or within a predefined policy pack, typically driven by regulatory compliance such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, […]
URL filtering enables companies to block individual web pages and files to restrict what content their employees can access over company networks. URL filtering restricts what web content users can access. It does this by blocking specific URLs from loading. Companies implement URL filtering to help prevent employees from using company resources — devices, network bandwidth, […]
DNS filtering defined DNS filtering (or DNS block) describes a cybersecurity measure used to stop internet users from accessing unapproved websites on a server. Organizations use DNS blocking to secure their environment against phishing attacks and other cyber threats. Through DNS filtering services, businesses assign control over what users can access, limit access to websites potentially posing malware […]
This truck was properly defragged locally and was compressed for data in transit. Data in motion is done effectively and efficiently for transit. For more information on “Data in Transit” or “Data in Motion,” please check out this article.
Occasionally you have to switch to WiFi because there is some failure on the “wired network. Network stress test, anyone? Sometimes, the wire wants a break or tries to tell you something. Maybe an intrusion prevention system? A WAF? Maybe you need to switch to a VPN for whom you are trying to access… where […]
Russian military-linked hackers targeted — and in some cases successfully infiltrated — the networks of European military, energy, and transportation organizations in an apparent spying campaign that went undetected for months as the war in Ukraine raged, Microsoft told its customers in a report obtained by CNN. The report demonstrates how, despite the heightened defensive posture of […]
Kali Linux is an open-source, Debian-based Linux distribution geared towards various information security tasks, such as Penetration Testing, Security Research, Computer Forensics, and Reverse Engineering. This niche prefers that distro; these tools could be manually installed on other Linux Distros, maybe even Windows ports. However, Kali and Parrot Linux are the more popular Linux Distros […]
Anonymous has declared cyberwar on Russia in the Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, several hacker attacks have been on Russia, and Russia has threatened to use nuclear forces. Who can counter this? Can Anonymous do anything against nuclear power? ▸ subscribe to their channel: https://goo.gl/UupwgM #Anonymous #UkraineWar #UkraineRussiaConflict “This operation is not against the people of Russia. […]
A secure web gateway (SWG) blocks or filters out harmful content and prevents data leakage. All employee Internet traffic passes through the SWG. What is a secure web gateway (SWG)? A secure web gateway (SWG) is a cyber security product that protects company data and enforces security policies. SWGs operate between company employees and the […]
A cross-site request forgery attack is a confused deputy* cyber attack that tricks a user into accidentally using their credentials to invoke a state-changing activity, such as transferring funds from their account, changing their email address and password, or some other undesired action. While the potential impact against a regular user is substantial, a successful […]
A WAF creates a shield between a web app and the Internet; this shield can help mitigate many common attacks. Learning Objectives After reading this article, you will be able to: A WAF or web application firewall helps protect web applications by filtering and monitoring HTTP traffic between a web application and the Internet. It covers web applications from […]
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A honeypot is a decoy computer system for trapping hackers or tracking unconventional or new hacking methods. Honeypots are designed to purposely engage and deceive hackers and identify malicious activities performed over the internet. Multiple honeypots can be set on a network to form a honeynet.
In a credential stuffing attack, collections of stolen login credentials from one service are used to attempt to break into accounts on various other services. What is Credential Stuffing? Credential stuffing is a cyber attack in which credentials obtained from a data breach on one service are used to attempt to log in to another unrelated service. […]
What is a brute force attack? A brute force attack is a trial-and-error method used to decode sensitive data. The most common applications for brute force attacks are cracking passwords and cracking encryption keys (keep reading to learn more about encryption keys). Other common targets for brute force attacks are API keys and SSH logins. Brute force […]
DNS amplification is a DDoS attack that leverages DNS resolvers to overwhelm a victim with traffic. What is a DNS amplification attack? This DDoS attack is a reflection-based volumetric distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in which an attacker leverages the functionality of open DNS resolvers to overwhelm a target server or network with an amplified amount of traffic, rendering the […]
An SYN flood exploits a TCP/IP handshake vulnerability in an attempt to disrupt a web service. What is an SYN flood attack? An SYN flood (half-open attack) is a denial-of-service (DDoS) attack aiming to make a server unavailable to legitimate traffic by consuming all available server resources. By repeatedly sending initial connection request (SYN) packets, […]
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the regular traffic of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming the target or its surrounding infrastructure with a flood of Internet traffic. DDoS attacks achieve effectiveness by utilizing multiple compromised computer systems as sources of attack traffic. Exploited machines can include computers […]
A bot is a piece of malware that infects a computer to carry out commands under the remote control of the attacker. A botnet (short for “robot network”) is a network of computers infected by malware that is under the control of a single attacking party, known as the “bot-herder.” Each machine under the control of the bot-herder is […]
Man-in-the-Middle Attacks Defined A Man-in-the-Middle Attack (MITM) is a form of cyber eavesdropping in which malicious actors insert themselves into a conversation between two parties and intercept data through a compromised but trusted system. The targets are often intellectual property or fiduciary information. MITM aggressors will also use malware to open the communications channel to […]
Advanced Persistent Threat Defined and Explained An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a sophisticated, systematic cyber-attack program that continues for an extended period, often orchestrated by a group of skilled hackers. The hacker group, or the APT, designs the attack with a particular motive ranging from sabotage to corporate espionage. From stealing intellectual property to […]
What exactly is ransomware? If ransomware or an encryption Trojan gets onto your computer, it encrypts your data or locks your operating system. As ransomware gets hold of a “digital hostage,” such as a file, it demands a ransom for its release. To reduce the likelihood of finding yourself in front of a locked laptop or encrypted file, it’s essential to be prepared. The chances of infection can be […]
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Comcast Xfinity customers report their accounts being hacked in widespread attacks that bypass two-factor authentication. These compromised accounts are then used to reset passwords for other services, such as the Coinbase and Gemini crypto exchanges. Starting on December 19th, many Xfinity email users began receiving notifications that their account information had been changed. However, when […]
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 (CFAA) is a United States cybersecurity bill enacted in 1986. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 (CFAA) is a United States cybersecurity bill enacted in 1986 to amend existing computer fraud law (18 U.S.C. § 1030), which had been included in the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984. The law prohibits accessing a computer without authorization or above authorization. Before computer-specific criminal laws, […]
Cyber Security is not just one thing; you can focus on one area and be an expert or be a jack of all trades.
Physical, Natural, Criminal, War, and Cyber Vulnerabilities on America’s Electric Grid 60 Minutes – Security concerns for the nation’s electrical grid are being raised after a substation attack in North Carolina. This past February, Bill Whitaker reported on the vulnerabilities in the system that provides our electricity. “60 Minutes” is the most successful television broadcast […]
Red Team Toolkit Examples of commonly used tools.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added one more security vulnerability to its list of bugs known to be exploited in attacks. The flaw (tracked as CVE-2022-4262) was patched as an actively exploited zero-day bug in the Google Chrome web browser on Friday for Windows, Mac, and Linux users. In a security advisory published […]
FinTech (financial technology) is a catch-all term. FinTech (financial technology) is a catch-all term referring to software, mobile applications, and other technologies created to improve and automate traditional forms of finance for businesses and consumers alike. FinTech can include everything from straightforward mobile payment apps to complex blockchain networks housing encrypted transactions. This guide will […]
What Is a Private Key? A private key sometimes called a “Wallet Pass Phrase,” is a secret number or series of words used in cryptography, similar to a password. In cryptocurrency, private keys or Pass Phrases are also used to sign transactions and prove ownership of a blockchain address. A private key is an integral aspect of Bitcoin and Memecoin/Altcoins, and its […]
Wireshark Wireshark is a popular network sniffing tool that provides GUI to decode many protocols and filters. Wireshark is a network traffic monitoring tool that runs on a network interface. It is now the most commonly used network management application. Device operators, network engineers, network security experts, and black hat hackers use Wireshark. Tcpdump Tcpdump […]
Functionality Wireshark is very similar to tcpdump, but has a graphical front-end and integrated sorting and filtering options. Wireshark lets the user put network interface controllers into promiscuous mode (if supported by the network interface controller), so they can see all the traffic visible on that interface, including unicast traffic not sent to that network interface controller’s MAC address. However, when capturing with a packet analyzer in […]
Digital banking (online and mobile banking) makes managing finances easy. With digital banking technology, you can pay bills, deposit checks and transfer money from wherever you’re located. Due mainly to their convenience, online and mobile banking are the two most popular ways to bank. More than three-quarters of Americans (78%) prefer to bank digitally. But […]
Cryptography studies secure communications techniques that allow only the sender and intended recipient of a message to view its contents. The term is derived from the Greek word “kryptos”, which means hidden. It is closely associated with encryption, which is scrambling ordinary text into what’s known as ciphertext and then back again upon arrival. In addition, cryptography […]
The pro-Russian hacktivist group ‘KillNet’ is claiming large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against the websites of several major airports in the U.S., making them inaccessible. The DDoS attacks have overwhelmed the servers hosting these sites with garbage requests, making it impossible for travelers to connect and get updates about their scheduled flights or book airport […]
In an unprecedented move, Ukraine’s digital transformation minister has called for cyber volunteers around the world to attack targets with links to Russia. Thousands have answered his call. Who are they? Before heading to his day job in “just another city” in Denmark, Jens spends around an hour of the morning defending Ukraine in cyberspace. First, […]
CHI Memorial Hospital in Tennessee, some St. Luke’s hospitals in Texas, and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle have announced they were affected. One of the largest hospital chains in the U.S. was hit with a suspected ransomware cyberattack this week, leading to delayed surgeries, hold-ups in patient care, and rescheduled doctor appointments across the […]
UBER’S FORMER CHIEF Security Officer (CSO), Joe Sullivan, was found guilty this week of actively hiding a data breach from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and concealing a felony. The case has reverberated through the security and tech worlds because it is seemingly the first time an individual executive has faced criminal prosecution for charges […]
In what’s a new phishing technique, it has been demonstrated that the Application Mode feature in Chromium-based web browsers can be abused to create “realistic desktop phishing applications.” Application Mode is designed to offer native-like experiences in a manner that causes the website to be launched in a separate browser window while also displaying the […]
A “Cristy Davis ” Powerball Donation Lottery Scam I Googled this text message / SMS I just received today. Wondering what this was all about, and smelled a scam, and sure enough, it was after some quick checks. This scam started to be reported back in March 2021, maybe earlier. The scam persisted and was […]
New findings show that a threat cluster linked to the Russian nation-state actor tracked as Sandworm has continued its targeting of Ukraine with commodity malware by masquerading as telecom providers. Recorded Future said it discovered new infrastructure belonging to UAC-0113 that mimics operators like Datagroup and EuroTransTelecom to deliver payloads such as Colibri loader and Warzone RAT. The […]
Ever heard of rug pulls and pig butchering? Be more intelligent than the scammers and learn how common crypto scams work in detail. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) estimates that, between January and March 2022, more than US$1.3 billion dollars in cryptocurrencies were stolen by cybercriminals. It is a significant amount, given that by […]
“Just open it, you don’t need a password.” What is phishing? Phishing attacks are counterfeit communications that appear to come from a trustworthy source but can compromise all types of data sources. Attacks can facilitate access to your online accounts and personal data, obtain permissions to modify and compromise connected systems–such as point of sale terminals […]
Warning Signs of Identity Theft What Do Thieves Do With Your Information? Once identity thieves have your personal information, they can drain your bank account, run up charges on your credit cards, open new utility accounts, or get medical treatment on your health insurance. An identity thief can file a tax refund in your name […]
The CEO of password-manager company LastPass said Thursday that it was recently hacked, but the company sees no evidence the incident exposed any customer data or passwords. “We have determined that an unauthorized party gained access to portions of the LastPass development environment through a single compromised developer account and took portions of source code […]
Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in macOS Monterey, iOS and iPadOS, and Safari. An attacker could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected device. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Apple security updates page for the following products and apply the necessary updates as soon as possible: MacOS […]
In a hacking attempt carried out by a security researcher, Lennert Wouters, at the Belgian university KU Leuven, the Starlink satellite-based internet system operated by SpaceX was successfully hacked. The most shocking thing is that it cost him approx 25 dollars only to make a homemade circuit board to hack the system. A series of […]
Don’t let scammers get their hands on your sensitive information. Here’s how to secure your online accounts with multi-factor authentication (MFA), and two-factor authentication (2FA). The 2014 Heartbleed bug exposed millions of internet logins to scammers thanks to one itty-bitty piece of code. Our security nightmares have only gotten progressively worse in the years since. What’s the […]
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 4009NIST SP 800-172 from CNSSI 4009-2015 – AdaptedNIST SP 800-172A from CNSSI 4009-2015 – AdaptedNIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 from CNSSI 4009-2015NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 from CNSSI 4009 – Adapted An environment or context includes a set of system resources and […]
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 THINK IT’S TIME WE STOP, CHILDREN, WHAT’S THAT SOUND EVERYBODY LOOK WHAT’S GOING DOWN THERE’S BATTLE LINES BEING DRAWN NOBODY’S RIGHT IF EVERYBODY’S WRONG YOUNG […]
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 threat actor attempted to intimidate the victims into making a financial sacrifice: ransom. An employee’s Box folder linked to a compromised account was only accessible […]
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 are 19 great tools in Kali Linux for conducting vulnerability assessments and finding security loopholes across various environments. What is a vulnerability assessment tool? A vulnerability […]
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 I need to pick up random phone numbers that call for business. But it is a waste of time. SERIOUSLY. This spam Robo killer “stuff” […]
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 to it and receive data back in response. 2022 Security ReportDemo Endpoint RAT Protection How Does a Remote Access Trojan Work? RATS can infect computers […]
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. Apple doesn’t disclose or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches are made available. On Wednesday, Apple released a slew of updates for its devices […]
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 giving sensitive information to a disguised attacker. SMS phishing can be assisted by malware or fraudulent websites. It occurs on many mobile text messaging platforms, […]
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 uses phishing SMS messages containing an embedded malicious link to trick unsuspecting victims into downloading malware on their Android devices or accessing a phishing page […]
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 detection. Detailed by security researchers at Trend Micro in a report, the ransomware is the latest in a series of malware that poses as a legitimate […]
Lithuanian energy company Ignitis Group was hit by what it described as its “biggest cyber-attack in a decade” on Saturday when numerous distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks were aimed at it, disrupting its digital services and websites. Pro-Russian hacking group Killnet claimed responsibility for the attack on its Telegram channel on Saturday, making this […]
The Russian state-sponsored hacking collective known as APT29 has been attributed to a new phishing campaign that takes advantage of legitimate cloud services like Google Drive and Dropbox to deliver malicious payloads on compromised systems. “These campaigns are believed to have targeted several Western diplomatic missions between May and June 2022,” Palo Alto Networks Unit […]
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The IT Army of Ukraine is a volunteer cyberwarfare organization created at the end of February 2022 to fight against the digital intrusion of Ukrainian information and cyberspace after the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.[1][3] The group also conducts offensive cyberwarfare operations, and Ukrainian government cyber official Victor Zhora said its enlisted hackers would only attack military targets.[4] […]
Social media scams are just one of the many ways cybercriminals are taking advantage of people online these days. If your social media networks are anything like mine, you’ve noticed an uptick in people getting “hacked” lately. Maybe you’ve got a weird Facebook message from someone you hadn’t spoken with in a while. Maybe your […]
Chinese university students have been lured to work at a secretive technology company that masked the true nature of their jobs: researching Western targets for spying and translating hacked documents as part of Beijing’s industrial-scale intelligence regime. The Financial Times has identified and contacted 140 potential translators, mostly recent graduates who have studied English at […]
Amazon has confirmed and fixed a vulnerability in its Photos app for Android, which has been downloaded over 50 million times on the Google Play Store. Amazon Photos is an image and video storage application that enables users to seamlessly share their snaps with up to five family members, offering powerful management and organization features. […]
This weekend I got a Discord PM saying I won 4.14 ETH (Approx 5k USD). Obviously, I know it’s a scam, but I signed up for their wallet/exchange to see what’s up. I’ve smelled enough scams out, I felt this was one. Everyone wants to “win the lottery”, but this was just too good to […]
1. Reconnaissance 2. Popping a reverse shell !!! 2.1. Making the connection 3. Reading user flag 4. Privilege Escalation 4.1. Hunting for SUID binaries 4.2. Getting root shell and reading the flag Let’s dive in!! Task 1- Deploy the machine Create a directory for your CTF machine on Desktop and a directory for Nmap Task 2- Reconnaissance Nmap Scan : nmap -sC […]
The database contains information that could be used in social engineering and SIM swapping attacks. A hacker has obtained a database including hundreds of Verizon employees’ full names, email addresses, corporate ID numbers, and phone numbers. It’s unclear if all the data is accurate or up to date. The motherboard confirmed that at least some […]
The FBI warns organizations in the higher education sector of credentials sold on cybercrime forums that can allow threat actors to access their networks. The FBI issued an alert to inform the higher education sector about the availability of login credentials on dark web forums that threat actors can use to launch attacks against individuals […]
Competition brings improvement, and the intelligence community is facing no shortage of competition. As the Russia-Ukraine war and its troop movements provide a proving ground for open-source intelligence (OSINT) — the approach of using public information from anyone to produce intelligence — it’s clear that spy agencies are no longer the sole or even the timeliest source of information […]
If you are trying to download some programs or some drivers, an error occurs saying “Your current security settings do not allow this file to be downloaded“. You can try the solutions below to fix this issue. Solution 1: Change the security setting of the IE browser Follow the steps below: 1. Open Internet Explorer. 2. Click Tools in the […]
Kali Linux, a Linux distribution designed specifically for penetration testing, comes prepackaged with many pen test tools. Nessus® provides a penetration tester with a wealth of capabilities that will assist in the engagement, such as: Identifying local and remote vulnerabilities Configuration and compliance audits Checking for default credentials Web application scanning Nessus isn’t installed on […]
Definition(s): A method of accessing an obstructed device by attempting multiple combinations of numeric/alphanumeric passwords.Source(s):NIST SP 800-101 Rev. 1 A method of accessing an obstructed device through attempting multiple combinations of numeric/alphanumeric passwords.Source(s):NIST SP 800-72 In cryptography, an attack that involves trying all possible combinations to find a match.Source(s):NIST SP 1800-21B under Brute-Force Attack from NISTIR 8053 In […]
Funny but true story… So I walked through Khol’s today to return an Amazon package as Khol’s locally accepts Amazon package returns, and I tried my best to navigate the store with Zero interruption as I was on a mission. As I was passing the checkout cashier, who warmly greeted me when I entered, I […]
ping (Packet Internet Gropper) The Ping command allows a user to ping another network IP address. Ping command sends ICMP ECHO_REQUEST packets to other hosts, and this command can help determine the connectivity to the remote host. This is similar to playing “Marco Polo” in a body of water. Simple ping command syntax is ping […]
I’ll compare the Norton 360 Deluxe plan, their second most expensive, to Bitdefender’s most expensive Total Security plan. Why do you ask? Because they both claim to offer the same level of protection and supplemental features, by and large, they’re almost identical packages…or so I thought… 🔥 Bitdefender vs. Norton: Malware protection: 🔥 Now, starting […]
Data scientists, coders, and other techies could prove decisive in future conflicts—if Uncle Sam can recruit them. When Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) turned to a team of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) experts to make sense of an avalanche of information about the conflict. These tech experts crafted […]
How Important Cybersecurity Really Is Today? In the world of the internet and ever-evolving technology standards, cybersecurity has quickly become a top concern and priority for individuals and companies worldwide. Network and web hackers always aim to penetrate the protection of businesses to steal personal and sensitive data. Since the number of attempts is continuously […]
No, we are not talking about going on a fishing charter in the Florida Keys, we are focusing on a Cyber Security phenomenon that is “Today’s New Normal”, and no we are not talking about the Covid-19 term, this is a Cyber Security Term that is defined as: phishing noun Definition of phishing : a scam by […]
Ssh is a secure protocol used to manage remote systems like Linux, BSD, UNIX, network devices event windows operating systems. The traffic between systems is encrypted. Ssh uses asymmetric keys in order to encrypt and make traffic invisible to the others who reside between systems in the network. The encryption power comes from key bit […]
I recently read that SSH keys provide a secure way of logging into a Linux and Unix-based server. How do I set up SSH keys on a Linux or Unix-based system? In SSH for Linux/Unix, how do I set up public-key authentication? This page explains a public key and shows you how to set up […]
Today’s cybersecurity threat landscape is so vast and complex that it’s impossible to manage threats manually. Vulnerability management is a typical example: tech teams wrestle with many vulnerabilities across apps, networks, and endpoints. A 2019 Kaspersky report outlines the size of the challenge. The security firm identified over 24 million unique malicious malware objects in 2019. […]
On Tuesday, the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) disclosed that it thwarted a cyberattack by Sandworm, a hacking group affiliated with Russia’s military intelligence, to sabotage the operations of an unnamed energy provider in the country. “The attackers attempted to take down several infrastructure components of their target, namely: Electrical substations, Windows-operated computing […]
Under Costa Rica’s sunny skies, in a pastel-colored office space northwest of the capital San José, employees are beavering away in their cubicles, answering calls and providing tech support for customers. They work for a little-known outsourcing firm called Sykes. Most people have never heard of the company, even though it’s now part of Sitel […]
In mere seconds, a hacker remotely accessed a computer belonging to a regional Russian Ministry of Health, taking advantage of sloppy cybersecurity practices to expose its entire network. Original post at https://cybernews.com/cyber-war/hacker-breaches-key-russian-ministry-in-blink-of-an-eye/ Spielerkid89, who wished to remain anonymous, did not intend to harm the organization and left its systems intact. However, his experiment is a perfect […]
Stuxnet is a malicious computer worm first uncovered in 2010 and thought to have been in development since at least 2005. Stuxnet targets supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and is believed to be responsible for causing substantial damage to the nuclear program of Iran. Although neither country has openly admitted responsibility, the worm is widely understood to be a cyberweapon built […]
Ransomware infection means that your data has been encrypted or cyber criminals are blocking your operating system. These criminals usually demand a ransom in return for decrypting the data. Ransomware can find its way onto a device in many different ways. The most common routes include infections from malicious websites, unwanted add-ons in downloads, and spam. Targets of ransomware attacks include both individuals […]
Ransomware is a type of malware (malicious software) used by cybercriminals. If a computer or network has been infected with ransomware, the ransomware blocksaccess to the system or encrypts its data. Cybercriminals demand ransom money from their victims in exchange for releasing the data. To protect against ransomware infection, a watchful eye and security software are recommended. Victims of malware attacks have three options after an infection: options […]
Ransomware threatens you and your device, but what makes this malware unique? The word “ransom” tells you everything you need to know about this pest. Ransomware is extortion software that can lock your computer and demand a ransom for its release. In most cases, ransomware infection occurs as follows. The malware first gains access to the device. The […]
The hacking group that claims to have taken a terabyte of data from chipmaking giant Nvidia is threatening to release the company’s “most closely-guarded secrets” today unless it meets the gang’s increasingly bizarre demands. The Lapsus$ hacking group, which first claimed responsibility for the data breach last week, has already started leaking data. According to a data […]
TryHackMe launches Advent of Cyber – set to attract over 30,000 participants! TRYHACKME.COM’s Advent of Chrismas 3! All exercises in Advent of Cyber follow a fun Christmas story. This year, the elf McSkidy needs your help to hack back and undo the grinch’s malicious activities. Each day in December, a new (beginner-friendly) task will be […]
What is data at rest? Data at rest is data that has reached a destination and is not being accessed or used. It typically refers to stored data and excludes data moving across a network or temporarily in computer memory waiting to be read or updated. Data at rest can be archival or reference files that are rarely or […]
What is data in motion? Data in motion, also referred to as data in transit or in flight, is a process in which digital information is transported between locations within or between computer systems. The term can also describe data within a computer’s RAM ready to be read, accessed, updated, or processed. Data in motion is one […]
Over the past few years, the vulnerability of social networks like Facebook or messaging apps like Chat has given rise to using end-to-end encrypted platforms to protect communications. Today, platforms like WhatsApp, Signal, and PreVeil use end-to-end encryption to protect the exchanges of users’ data. Yet what is end-to-end encryption, and how does it work? […]
Why the military needs Silicon Valley, now more than ever The pentagon is not the most inviting place for first-time visitors, and it was no different for Chris Lynch. When he rode the escalator out of the Pentagon metro station, Lynch was greeted by guard dogs and security personnel wearing body armor and toting machine guns. […]
KYC (Know Your Customer) is today a significant element in the fight against financial crime and money laundering, and customer identification is the most critical aspect as it is the first step to better perform in the other stages of the process. The global anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) landscape raise tremendous stakes […]
Like a regular system holder, you might wonder why your system is running slower than usual. You are always getting random messages like pop-ups, something got added as an extension in your browser, and you have never used this. Your browser cannot load the page, internet connectivity is slow, and even the computer is always […]
