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Spyware Employs Various Obfuscation Techniques to Bypass Static Analysis

Symantec

A look at some deceptive tactics used by malware authors in an effort to evade analysis.

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Apple releases security updates for iOS, iPadOS and macOS, fixing two actively exploited zero-days

TechCrunch

following a vulnerability disclosure by security researchers at Google’s Threat Analysis Group, which investigates […] © 2023 TechCrunch. The technology giant rolled out new software updates, iOS and iPadOS 17.1.2, and macOS 14.1.2, All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework Gets Major Update, as Advisories on APT29 and ALPHV Blackcat Get Rolled Out

Tenable

And the most prevalent malware in Q4. To get more details, check out commentary and analysis about CSF 2.0 In these attacks, users are tricked into installing what they think is a legitimate browser update that in reality is malware that infects their computers. And much more! 1 - NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

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What is threat detection and response?

Lacework

Whether you’re facing a sophisticated phishing attack or a form of never-before-seen malware (also known as an “unknown threat” or “unknown unknown”), threat detection and response solutions can help you find, address, and remediate the security issues in your environment. If not detected, malware can cause downtime and security breaches.

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Introducing Cloud NGFW for Azure — On-Prem to Azure, Seamlessly Secure

Palo Alto Networks

Then there’s Advanced Threat Protection , which stops unknown exploits, malware, spyware and command and control (C2) while utilizing inline deep learning to halt zero-day attacks in real time. WildFire combines dynamic, static and machine learning analysis techniques to detect and prevent file-based threats.

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What Is Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)?

Kaseya

Due to its ability to detect new-age threats, like zero-day and fileless malware, that are stealthy enough to bypass conventional AV and AM solutions, EDR is a must-have in today’s increasingly dangerous cybersecurity environment. The infection can be a virus, trojan horse, worm, spyware, adware, rootkit or the infamous ransomware.

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AI Applications in Cybersecurity with Real-Life Examples

Altexsoft

You can classify a binary file into categories like legitimate software, adware, ransomware, and spyware. AI can also improve threat hunting by integrating behavior analysis. AI-based crime analysis tools like the California-based Armorway are using AI and game theory to predict terrorist threats. Network security.