Palo Alto Networks

APRIL 19, 2024

On April 10, 2024 Palo Alto Networks Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) learned of a suspicious exfiltration attempt at a customer site from Volexity's Steven Adair. The second bug (trusting that the files were system-generated) used the filenames as part of a command. How Was It Exploited?

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CIO

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President and GM at cyber security leader Palo Alto Networks Connected medical devices, also known as the Internet of Medical Things or IoMT, are revolutionizing healthcare, not only from an operational standpoint but related to patient care. But ransomware isn’t the only risk. Simplify operations.

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Ivanti

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Insider threats The risk from insider threats is a major concern in app security, due to the difficulty of detecting malicious insiders who already have legitimate access to systems and data. Malicious software Apps can contain malicious software that can harm connected devices and your network.

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Palo Alto Networks

MARCH 12, 2024

Looking at a random set of logs in most cybersecurity logging systems will most likely result in zero labels. Reviewing any mature network environment will present many assets and activities that are anomalous by design, like vulnerability scanners, domain controllers, service accounts and many more.

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Tenable

MARCH 3, 2023

Toward the end of 2022, the Royal ransomware group surged to the top of the monthly charts to overtake LockBit in November 2022, likely due to a sharp rise in attacks against organizations ahead of the holidays. Royal uses Cobalt Strike and malware such as Ursnif/Gozi to exfiltrate data.

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Tenable

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In March 2023 , we announced new capabilities within Tenable OT Security, providing broader protection for critical infrastructure and industrial control systems, regardless of the size or configuration of the environment. These are just some of the many developments that made 2023 a remarkable year for Tenable OT Security.

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Kaseya

MAY 11, 2023

However, due to poor network management, most people encountered a “Server Not Found” message instead of free dips. Network performance management prevents situations like these from surfacing and leaving your employees or customers without access to your service. What is network performance management?

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CableLabs

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Securing the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of broadband traffic can be applied at different layers of networking technology. You may think of a digital certificate as a driver’s license for a cable modem to get onto the internet through a cable operator’s broadband network. Department of Defense for their own protection.

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CIO

JULY 13, 2022

One need only look at the infamous Target breach of 2014 , which exposed the data of nearly 110 million individuals due to a backdoor that a contractor inadvertently created, to realize that an organization is only as secure as the weakest link in its supply chain. Securing the cloud.

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Tenable

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Researchers including Kevin Beaumont, who has been instrumental in sounding the alarm around CitrixBleed , have observed the theft of session tokens from vulnerable systems that have been leveraged post patch. Identifying affected systems Customers can utilize the plugins available for CVE-2023-4966 to identify vulnerable devices.

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Tenable

MAY 18, 2023

The advisory details the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with the group and its corresponding malware. Once the victim network is compromised, the group uses custom backdoors written in Go and tailor made for each victim. and Australia.

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CIO

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Last month in this column , I wrote about how businesses need to “lock up the front door” to their systems to prevent phishing attacks and take a multi-tiered approach to rethinking the identity of their employees, partners, and customers. Fooled by improper systems in place Why did the tweet fool so many people?

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ProtectWise

MAY 15, 2017

Once it infects a host, WannaCry scans the local network (VLAN IP Range) and public IP ranges. What Networks are Vulnerable? Any network with hosts running a version of the Windows operating system missing the MS17-010 patches is vulnerable to WannaCry's infection mechanism. Who Created The Malware?

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CircleCI

JANUARY 13, 2023

We encourage customers who have yet to take action to do so in order to prevent unauthorized access to third-party systems and stores. A note on employee responsibility vs. systems safeguards. This notification kicked off a deeper review by CircleCI’s security team with GitHub. Security best practices. Closing thoughts.

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CIO

AUGUST 2, 2023

It’s a reminder that without a clear view of our data and systems, we’re leaving ourselves vulnerable to all sorts of risks. And when it comes to incident response, a large percentage of organizations find it difficult to act swiftly due to limited visibility into cloud activities. That’s where centralized visibility comes in.

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Kaseya

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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. Does an EDR really make a difference? What happens during multiple alerts?

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Lacework

MARCH 6, 2024

Unlike traditional malware, LOTL techniques exploit trusted system tools already present in the environment, making detection incredibly difficult. To protect critical systems and data, security teams must grasp the nuances of LOTL methods being actively utilized by attackers. The overall concept remains the same (i.e.,

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Tenable

AUGUST 30, 2023

Analysis CVE-2023-2868 is a remote command injection vulnerability in Barracuda ESG appliances due to improper handling of emails with attachments. In these attacks, UNC4841 leveraged multiple backdoor malware families, dubbed SALTWATER , SEASPY , SEASIDE , SUBMARINE (DEPTHCHARGE), and WHIRLPOOL.

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Tenable

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Get the latest on the anniversary of the Log4j crisis; OWASP’s top CI/CD risks; a surge of infostealer malware; the fund transfer fraud — business email compromise connection; and more! . Insecure System Configuration. 3 - Attackers boost use of infostealer malware. 1 - One year after Log4j crisis, what have we learned?

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Perficient

JANUARY 31, 2023

A common operating system (OS) on personal computers, servers, and other gadgets is Linux. It was first launched in 1991 by Finnish software engineer Linus Torvalds and is based on the Unix operating system. Security Linux has a smaller attack surface than other operating systems and is less susceptible to viruses and malware.

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Tenable

JANUARY 19, 2024

In addition, the latest on the Androxgh0st malware. As a result, using unmanned aircraft systems UAS), more commonly known as drones, “requires careful consideration and potential mitigation to reduce risk to networks and sensitive information,” reads the joint advisory “ Cybersecurity Guidance: Chinese-Manufactured UAS.”

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Ivanti

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Additionally, advanced automation solutions can automate processes like patching (with the assistance of the healthcare device manufacturer) and updating software operating systems, ensuring all systems are up-to-date with the latest defense measures against cyberattacks.

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AlienVault

DECEMBER 17, 2018

In part 1 of this blog series, we analyzed malware behaviour, and, in part 2 , we learned how to detect persistence tricks used in malware attacks. Root certificates are usually pre-installed in a system by the manufacturer or by the software supply chain. System and applications trust certificates installed in the root.

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OTS Solutions

JUNE 21, 2023

Types of Security and Compliance Breaches in Enterprise Applications Security and Compliance breaches in enterprise applications may occur due to distinct reasons such as data theft, cyber-attacks, mismanagement, or system failures. Auditing and monitoring should include reviewing system logs, security policies, and access controls.

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Kaseya

MARCH 26, 2024

Every business is searching for strong ways to protect their precious data and systems. Essentially, it’s like having a VIP list for your system’s security, ensuring only the approved get in. Any attempt to access the network or run software on company devices must first pass through this checkpoint.

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Palo Alto Networks

MARCH 17, 2021

In fact, our review of cases handled last year found that the average paid ransom nearly tripled to $312,493 (from $115,123 in 2019). Ransomware attacks evolved from “spray and pray” campaigns that sought flat rates to restore access to encrypted systems. Healthcare emerged as the most popular target. In October, the U.S.

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Tenable

JANUARY 12, 2023

Cloud providers’ IP addresses and open ports targeted with malware. After analyzing 2022 Q2 and Q3 data from its VirusTotal malware analysis service, Google found 6,000 malware samples actively communicating with Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). OT systems to see increase in cloud attacks.

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Tenable

APRIL 8, 2021

"Patch" is the common slang for software and firmware updates released by software manufacturers on a regular basis to address bugs and vulnerabilities as well as bring new features and general functionality improvements to various apps, platforms and operating systems. . Myth #4: "You don't need to scan isolated or unconnected systems.".

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Palo Alto Networks

MAY 16, 2023

Depending on the company size, systems on the attack surface are responsible for creating millions or even billions of dollars in revenue. What's more, a failure in these systems could result in serious operational issues or even a complete shutdown. There’s also the legal, regulatory and brand impacts.

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CIO

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Last month in this column , I wrote about how businesses need to “lock up the front door” to their systems to prevent phishing attacks and take a multi-tiered approach to rethinking the identity of their employees, partners, and customers. Fooled by improper systems in place Why did the tweet fool so many people?

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Palo Alto Networks

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

On March 17, we’ll host a webinar called “ Leverage Your Firewall to Expose Attackers Hiding in Your Network ” to share tips on how you can use your firewall for network traffic analysis. Network traffic analysis (NTA) – sometimes called network detection and response – is one such tool that provides that visibility.

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xmatters

DECEMBER 1, 2021

When a service is down, a system is failing, or a security issue is in the midst of occurring, organizations need a solid incident response process to get up and running again. The first phase of incident response begins with a review of SoftwareCo’s current security protocol. The Anatomy of Incident Response. Resolution. Postmortem.

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Openxcell

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

An enterprise application security is about implementing a complete set of measures to protect a company’s software, systems, and networks from potential cyber threats. Threats to enterprise-grade application security can be device-specific, network-specific, or user-specific.

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Tenable

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The threat actors use virtual private networks/servers and IP addresses in countries outside of North Korea to further obfuscate their identities. CVE-2022-24990 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Terramaster NAS systems that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to discover administrative passwords. kr and xpopup[.]com.

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Ivanti

APRIL 19, 2022

Shut down or obstruct hospital elevators and door-locking systems. Hijack legitimate administrative user sessions in the robots’ online portal and inject malware through the robots’ browser, further perpetuating cyber attacks on IT and security team members at related healthcare facilities.

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Palo Alto Networks

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Simple distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, website defacement and basic malware were the primary concerns. Additionally, organizations need to be more diligent about attack surface management in the face of constant changes. The post From Cybersecurity Webmaster to CISO appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog.

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Tenable

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Plus, the QakBot botnet got torn down, but the malware threat remains – what CISA suggests you do. Moreover, new quantum-resistant algorithms are due next year. The disruption of QakBot infrastructure does not mitigate other previously installed malware or ransomware on victim computers. And much more!

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