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Five steps to avoid a cloud data breach

February 21, 2020 admin Cloud Security, Corporate, data breach, mgm hotels, public cloud environments, sophos cloud, sophos cloud optix

Credit to Author: Sally Adam| Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:59:35 +0000

The recent MGM Resort hotels cloud server data breach highlights the need to secure sensitive data held in the public cloud.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/ifst-NkTXmQ” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Securing the MSP: why they’re their own worst enemy

February 14, 2020 admin Advanced Persistent Threat, Advanced persistent threats, APT, breach, credential management, credentials, data breach, hacking, managed service provider, MSP, msps, Opinion, phishing

Credit to Author: William Tsing| Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Behind each cyberattack on the MSP is typically a system left unpatched, asset management undone, security officer not hired, or board who sees investment in security as a cost center rather than a long-term investment.

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A sloppy click can exfiltrate your important data!

February 3, 2020 admin 90daydemopurplecdr2019-analysis-software.exe, cdo library, data breach, email, exfiltration, gjs.tmp, info-stealer, information stealer, jumpshare, keylogger, malware, mshtinr.dll, mshtinr.exe, Online privacy, phishing, port 465, privacy, Security, smtps protocol, spam, stp media, stpmedia.exe, totallyanonymous.com’

Credit to Author: Anant Pulgam| Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:17:12 +0000

Phishing email still remains one of the top malware propagation medium. Recently, we came across an interesting phishing email containing couple of Jumpshare links pointing to malicious components. Jumpshare is an online file sharing service and often cyber criminals abuse these kind of file sharing services. Upon clicking on one of the links in…

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Securing the MSP: their own worst enemy

January 30, 2020 admin Advanced Persistent Threat, Advanced persistent threats, APT, breach, credential management, credentials, data breach, hacking, managed service provider, MSP, msps, Opinion, phishing

Credit to Author: William Tsing| Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:00:00 +0000

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Ako Ransomware targeting businesses using RaaS

January 24, 2020 admin Computer Security Terms, Cyber crime, Cyber safety, data breach, email, encryption, enterprise, malware, ransomware, Security, spam, Uncategorized

Credit to Author: Shriram Munde| Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:00:51 +0000

Ako Ransomware targeting businesses using RaaS Quick Heal security researchers recently observed ransomware that uses RaaS (Ransomware as a Service) which is a subpart of MaaS (Malware as a Service). Before delving into the AKO ransomware or RaaS, one must understand what Malware as a Service means, as it is…

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Security resolutions for 2020 to stay safe online!

December 31, 2019 admin Cyber safety, data breach, Mobile Security, new year resolution, online fraud, Online privacy, Online safety tips, phishing, resolution 2020, Security, Social engineering, social engineering frauds, Windows update

Credit to Author: Pavan Thorat| Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 12:31:33 +0000

As we are about to enter the new year, it’s ritualistic to reflect on our experiences from the passing year and make resolutions for the New Year. Most people make resolutions around good heath, their life goals, etc. Here is a different angle to our routine resolutions’ list – Security…

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A week in security (October 28 – November 3)

November 4, 2019 admin a week in security, adobe creative cloud, Advanced persistent threats, american cancer society, Android, APT, blogger, cybersecurity challenges, data breach, disaster donation scam, emoji app, esports, Fancy Bear, fraud, FTC, gafgyt, internet, journalists, MaaS, Magecart, Malware-as-a-Service, messagetap, nuclear power corp of india, raccoon, retina-x, sextortion, SMB, stalkerware, US Federal Trade Commission, wordpress

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:37:57 +0000

A roundup of the latest cybersecurity news for the week of October 28 – November 3, including cyberattacks against SMBs, the Internet’s 50th birthday, stalkerware, donation scams, and more.

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Stalkerware developer dealt new blow by FTC

October 29, 2019 admin Capital One, consent agreement, consent order, data breach, data breaches, Equifax, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, ftc bureau of consumer protection, Marriott, mobilespy, motherboard, national domestic violence hotline, National Network to End Domestic Violence, phonesheriff, retina-x, retina-x studios, stalkerware, StealthGenie, Teensafe, Uber, US Federal Trade Commission, vice

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 15:56:37 +0000

A new government front has emerged against stalkerware—the US Federal Trade Commission. Following enforcement against Retina-X and its founder, what’s next?

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