It’s important to know that not all websites are safe to visit. In fact, some sites may contain malicious software (malware) that can harm your computer or steal your personal contact information or credit card numbers. Phishing is another common type of web-based attack where scammers try to trick you into giving them your personal […]
Cyber News, Cyber Threat TrendsHave you ever been browsing online and clicked a link or search result that took you to a site that triggers a “your connection is not private” or “your connection is not secure” error code? If you’re not too interested in that particular result, you may simply move on to another result option. But if […]
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A nascent and legitimate penetration testing framework known as Nighthawk is likely to gain threat actors’ attention for its Cobalt Strike-like capabilities. Enterprise security firm Proofpoint said it detected the use of the software in mid-September 2022 with a number of test emails sent using generic subject lines such as “Just checking in” and “Hope […]
Cyber News, Cyber Threat TrendsResearchers at cybersecurity firm Unit 221B have revealed that they have been secretly helping victims of the Zeppelin ransomware decrypt their computer systems since 2020.
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Microsoft is extending the Azure DDoS Protection family with a new product focusing on small and medium-size businesses (SMBs). The product, DDoS IP Protection for SMBs, was announced at Microsoft’s Ignite conference and is now in public preview. DDoS IP Protection for SMBs is designed to provide enterprise-grade DDoS (distributed denial of service) protection at […]
Cyber News, Cyber Threat TrendsThroughout my career, I have noticed the way we “futurize” technology. Often, we are thinking of technology in five-to-ten-year increments. But the fact of the matter is – technology is moving faster than we can keep up. The minute we think we understand it, it’s already onto something new. That’s why here at Cisco, we’re […]
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A malicious extension for Chromium-based web browsers has been observed to be distributed via a long-standing Windows information stealer called ViperSoftX. Czech-based cybersecurity company dubbed the rogue browser add-on VenomSoftX owing to its standalone features that enable it to access website visits, steal credentials and clipboard data, and even swap cryptocurrency addresses via an
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Review your servers, your patches and your authentication policies – there’s a proof-of-concept out
Cyber News, Cyber Threat TrendsActivity observed since early September featured new avenues to spear-phish targets
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