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I guess you'll just be stuck if you don't have a router to route the packets to the remote network (i.e., the different subnet).
Secondary IPs.... that's also possible. At the end of the day, the rules of determining what to do with the packets at layer 3 remain the same. Packets detined to remote networks go to the default gateway, or they're dropped if one isn't configured.
A software application that is developed by the company I work for uses the MAC address of the workstation to determine the licensing and registering of the product. The MAC address is then added to the SQL server database to register and confirm the program.
There are 2 subnets on the network. XXX.XX.170.XXX and XXX.XX.171.XXX
The SQL server sits on the XXX.XX.170.XXX subnet and recently we just started incorporating clients on the other subnet. There is a router that separates the subnets and communication from both subnets is fine ie: ping, file sharing, etc. It is from the XXX.XX.171.XXX subnet that the MAC address cannot get registered with the SQL server.
So I thought it was a router configuration issue of perhaps not being able to pass the MAC address through, but isn't this standard when sending packets? I was under the impression that host MAC address and destination MAC address were both contained in the packet. Which led me to believe maybe SQL server has to be set up for multiple subnets. I read on MSDN yesterday about failover clustering, but I understood this to be used in case the first server was not reachable then look for a virtual server.
I am not sure, but maybe someone can clear it up for me or at least determine if it is the router or not.
I get your point; and I think I understand the problem.
The hosts on subnet 171 send their frames to the SQL sever on subnet 170 by going through the router. As the frames traverse the router to the remote network, the router changes the destination and source MAC addresses as they exit the router interface. So the frames will actually have the router's MAC address as a source MAC address; the SQL Server MAC address as the destination MAC address; the host that sent the data in the first place's IP address as the source IP address and the SQL Sever IP address as the destination IP address. So to sum it up, frames exiting the router interface destined to the SQL server have this info:
Thank you 2lbs. It makes perfect sense to me and a perfectly reasonable explanation as to what is happening.
So I guess the question is ... is it possible to configure the router to hold the original hosts' MAC address in the packet?
2- get some sort of validator on the other subnet to submit only privelage info to the server (then MAC stuff won't be necessary). I don't know if this will be the best choice for you because I don't understand exactly how your sever processes privelages using the MAC addresses.
3-put the MAC address in the data load of the packet.
This was all excellent advice. Much obliged to you sir. We are going to implement (develop first) a licensing procedure that will work more effectively with this setup.
Thanks 2lbs, I appreciate everything you said. | https://community.infosecinstitute.com/discussion/10341/possible-to-connect-to-a-sql-server-on-a-different-subnet |
This event will provide an overview of landslide early warning systems from both a technical and operational/practical perspective, drawing on experiences and knowledge across the globe and case studies of Nepal and India from the Science for Humanitarian Emergencies and Resilience programme (SHEAR). Both slope and regional scale landslide early warning systems will be covered in a marketplace format to encourage discussions and tailored sharing of knowledge aligned with participants’ interests and needs. The essential value of a combined approach across physical science, social science and practitioners will be emphasised in order to achieve an operational, sustainable system.
The event will also test launch a new guidance resource for setting up and implementing landslide early warning systems, getting feedback from the participants to ensure the guide provides appropriate and comprehensive information for stakeholders embarking on landslide early warning. | https://understandrisk.org/geo-powering-cities-to-assess-risk-increase-resilience-and-reduce-vulnerability-establishing-an-ecosystem-approach/ |
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A new ransomware operation named DarkSide began attacking organizations earlier this month with customized attacks that have already earned them million-dollar payouts.
Starting around August 10th, 2020, the new ransomware operation began performing targeted attacks against numerous companies.
In a “press release” issued by the threat actors, they claim to be former affiliates who had made millions of dollars working with other ransomware operations.
After not finding a “product” that suited their needs, they decided to launch their own operation.
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Bestselling thriller writers have a new name among them: Dale Wiley. Rising up the ranks among the most renowned, his latest novel exposes the ugly underbelly of the cyber world. Wiley is not only a successful lawyer, he’s an edgy, in-your-face writer who weaves fact with fiction to produce powerful thrillers that have more truth within them than we may care to admit.
For years, people have whispered that the human race is watched and manipulated by a dark side of the government through digital coding. Forget aliens, we’re under surveillance and being sabotaged by our own kind. Even common criminals have advanced to cybercrime, and no one is safe from technological warfare.
The bestselling author of “The Intern” now brings us “Sabotage,” which debuted at #8 on iBooks. Could you be the next victim?
Every hour explosions rock America. There is no rhyme or reason to where they appear: big cities, small towns, even rural backroads. The sinister message that suddenly appears on America’s computer screens is clear: No one is safe:
– Not even Naseem, the would-be martyr who helped plan the attacks and now finds himself double-crossed.
As an unhinged mastermind paralyzes a nation, these unlikely heroes must put aside their pasts and work together to stop him before more hours bring more disasters. All roads lead to Las Vegas, where the plan begins to unravel. Can four people, united only by their hatred of this singular villain, finally stop Sabotage?
To say Dale Wiley has led an interesting life is an understatement. He’s had a character named after him on CSI, has built motorcycles for Merle Haggard and John Paul DeJoria (co-founder of Paul Mitchell Hair Products), and owned a record label. The label, Slewfoot, was a critical success, featured on NPR’s Morning Edition as well as in Billboard, USA Today, and Entertainment Weekly. Wiley was interviewed by NPR’s Bob Edwards for the release “The Old, Old Story.” He also sold the rights to “Pretty Woman” among other songs.
Wiley is a must-watch author who can teach us how to survive—and thrive—in the techno-age through the lens of “fiction.” Filled with twists and turns, his books have garnered a worldwide following. You’re certain to be entertained—but also discover what so many of us have suspected and couldn’t prove–until now.
“Sabotage” is available now across all digital platforms. The title’s early success quickly caught the attention of a publishing house and a print version will be available early 2016. (Publisher details to be announced soon!)
Hollywood producers have already come calling, and I suspect we shall see “Sabotage” on the big screen very soon.
Dale Wiley is represented by Gandolfo Helin & Fountain Literary Management. He spends his days working as an attorney fighting big banks and crafting big-screen worthy novels. | http://startupdope.com/sabotagebooknextcybercrime/ |
Door access control reader keypad is the metal case access management controller box for door.
New exterior design, Mercedes-Benz style, luxury, atmosphere, stable and safe. Metal shell, waterproof anti-smashing design.
PC plastic sealed, fully sealed waterproof design.
Low power consumption: standby current of less than 30mA.
Backlit Keyboard: Night door more convenient.
Independent Open Code: You can only use a password to open the door.
User Change Password: Users can modify their own password.
Search speed: credit card to open the door in less than 0.1S.
Output short circuit protection: electric lock or alarm output short circuit 100us automatically shut down output.
Wiegand output: with Wiegand output interfaces, and can output Wg26 card number or Wg key number.
Usable keyboard delete card number: After card is lost usable keyboard delete card number, the total elimination of security risks.
Tamper alarm: Illegal disassemble built after the alarm buzzer alarm sounds.
Doorbell button interface: buttons and circuit isolation, you can add any doorbell. | https://www.securitysystemssupplier.com/products/EA-87B-waterproof-metal-door-access-control.html |
Computer users often interact with the installer of this adware without even realizing it. As researchers have revealed, the application may be promoted alongside other installers if they are bundled together. Unfortunately, this packaged software may be linked to fake java installers, and these are infamous because schemers may use them to distribute malicious software. Therefore, as soon as SaverPro enters the PC, you need to beware of the activity of other intrusive applications. Make sure you delete any unfamiliar and suspicious programs before they cause any harm. Note that you should be just as precautious with other similar applications, including DiscountLocator, RealDeal and TicTacCoupon. Make sure you remove these InstalleRex-WebPick related applications to avoid virtual security breaches.
The biggest risk related to SaverPro is third-party links which may hide behind ad-supported search results, pop-up offers, banner or interstitial ads. Clicking on these ads may be enough to release intrusive web cookies and launch malware installers. If you remove SaverPro now, you will not need to worry about any suspicious and possibly misleading advertisements.
Select All apps to open the Apps menu and then click Control Panel.
Go to Uninstall a program, then right-click the program you wish to remove and select Uninstall.
Do not leave unauthorized, suspicious programs running on the PC. Even though they may be harmless, you definitely do not want to risk facing dangerous computer infections. If you still have questions about the removal of SaverPro or other threats – leave a comment below. Download Removal Tool100% FREE spyware scan and | https://anti-spyware-101.com/saverpro-removal |
Updated on 09/09/16 for DynamicsPerf v2.0. Intended for versions up to AX 2012.
This post is primarily aimed at non technical readers and those responsible for coordinating or managing these issues, but with links drilling through to more in depth blogs containing further details.
By ‘general performance’, I mean a set of unidentified performance issues across one or more modules, or indeed the entire application.
This is intended to provide a suggested approach drawing on experience, to get you started in what can be a challenging area.
General performance issues can often be highly political and complex. Many organisations and groups within organisations may be involved due to the number of different potential factors and root causes; it can often be a combination of factors. There is often no clear error message or steps to reproduce each issue consistently and the issue itself may not be clearly defined and subjective. As such, collaboration and user perception is key, hence the importance of understanding the issues and setting the right level of expectation from the start. Generally speaking though, the important thing to remember is the same relatively straightforward approach applies every time when analysing AX performance issues.
Setting the right levels of expectation from the start is key to keeping any performance tuning project within scope. I say project here deliberately because general performance issues should be treated as such, including scoping, timelines and allocation of multiple resources. There may be questions like ‘Could [X technical issue] in some way relate to this performance issue?’; bear in mind that while positive contributions should be encouraged, be careful how you use the information – be careful to stick to your original goals and not be sidetracked.
Get a list of processes and validate expected durations for those processes from the end users, i.e. whether they are actually realistic or not based on the underlying logic. If you don’t think it’s realistic, say so, it’s better to have these conversations as early as possible; ask them to define in business terms what the requirement is and if possible, provide supporting information to go with it. If possible get the target defined in terms of volume and concurrent users as well. For example: “With 200 concurrent users, we expect process ‘X’ to take a maximum of 30 seconds and an average of 10 seconds, for a 100 line order. We have calculated this based on the order volume a user in that area would typically need to process to meet their targets.” It relates back to the principle of SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time related.
Users saying “AX is generally slow” or “‘X’ process is slow” may be valid, but it doesn’t provide enough information on its own to properly analyse the problem; the Performance Analyzer can help but there is nothing better than first-hand information from the users. It can help to stress the importance of their role in this process. This brings us on to point 2.
Ask!
Ask for further details and if you can’t get the required information by simply asking, try other approaches such as site visits to observe users while they are experiencing the issues. If you don’t get your answers, keep asking – you may well find that a lot of “noise” simply disappears and some specific issues start bubbling to the surface which you can then begin to address.
Once you do start getting the information though, users need to see that their efforts are worthwhile to offer you continued support (i.e. first hand information), so ensure you at least demonstrate that you are working on it and ensure they are being kept informed (ideally, directly if you can). If you can also achieve some quick wins, even better.
For each process that is slow: is the issue intermittent, if so is there any pattern to it, e.g. particular users and/or times of day?
In some instances, I have seen end users (or someone on the ‘shop floor’) recording details in a spreadsheet as and when they occurred – the more first-hand information the better.
o Is there any setup required before running the process, if so what are the steps? (e.g. you might need to ask them to provide a file used for an import – one which would recreate the issue if it depends on the file type/size) o What are the expected and actual results? As mentioned in point 2, make this as quantitative as possible, including durations, transaction volumes and concurrent users ideally.
What the issues and priorities are.
The resources (organisations and individuals) required to address the issues and their availability.
Initial tasks required to address the issues and the start/end dates (including development, quality assurance, testing, deployment, etc.), taking into account the steps below.
There are 2 main tools which together can mostly be used to diagnose any performance issue on AX.
The Performance Analyzer (DynamicsPerf) is best used for general issues or where issues are intermittent and can’t easily be recreated, but can also be used for quickly checking general settings and may be used as an additional tool for specific processes where SQL is suspected as being the main bottleneck. It collects a lot of SQL Server information (DMVs, Extended Events, etc.) and AX information (AOS settings, long queries, application setup, etc.) within a single database. You can get started with this tool here: https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/axinthefield/dynamicsperf-2-0-deployment-guide/
Set up AX tracing and be ready to collect traces of any specific processes identified as being a problem, while the issue is occurring.
Details of trace setup and collection in AX 2012 are provided in the following blog: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/axperf/archive/2011/11/18/collect-ax-2012-event-traces-with-windows-performance-monitor.aspx
General performance issues can involve a lot of potential factors and therefore can often require collaboration across a lot of different organisations and groups within organisations, e.g. general infrastructure, development, database, AX support, desktop support, etc. In the most successful performance projects I have seen, there has been a spirit of openness and collaboration towards the shared goal of improving performance, without which people may tend to try to defend their own areas and can be less willing to contribute information if they feel there is a risk in doing so.
If you haven’t already, depending on the scale of the issue you may wish to consider setting up a regular conference call to share information, agree and assign actions and review progress, for example on a weekly basis.
Your main tool of choice to begin with should be the Performance Analyzer (see step 4).
Following on from the configuration checklists (parts 1a and 1b above), you should then move to part 2, which can be found here: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/axsupport/archive/2014/09/08/ax-performance-troubleshooting-checklist-part-2.aspx
There are scripts included in the Performance Analyser package that will help you to check all of the above areas, as described here: https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/axsupport/2016/09/08/analysis-scripts-for-performance-analyzer-v2-0/
On the SQL Server tier, you may also be able to draw on the experience of the customer’s DBA and they may already have a lot of relevant information which could provide some insight. Bear in mind though that they probably won’t have a great deal of experience with AX and SQL tuning for AX can be different in some ways (e.g. in AX 2009, included columns are not available and index changes need to be made in the AOT).
The next phase, which can also overlap to a degree, is to analyse specific processes. Having said that, it’s important to get as much done at the ‘general’ end (e.g. setup, hardware, etc) first when dealing with general performance issues, to avoid costly and potentially unnecessary additional monitoring / analysis time later.
One analogy is the funnel: the investigation starts wide, looking at general settings, gathering information, etc and can then gradually become more focused as you narrow things down. This would also apply to specific processes, but you would expect to filter down to a granular level much more quickly.
Another analogy is the onion: performance tuning is iterative, where the cycle includes analysis, corrective actions/tuning, deployment of changes then review.
7.Analyse specific processes
Even when investigating general performance, as mentioned above you should still get some examples from users of where processes are particularly slow. This is for 2 main reasons:
You can measure durations before and after to see the impact of your changes (discussed in step 6) – but bear in mind a lot of those changes don’t target specific processes, so again user expectations should be set accordingly beforehand.
After general performance tuning, you may still need to look at x++ and specific processes in more granular detail.
Following on from step 4, you can analyse the AX traces using the Trace Parser tool. See the following blog regarding trace analysis. http://blogs.msdn.com/b/axinthefield/archive/2011/06/25/dynamics-ax-tracing-part-3.aspx
8.Iterative Review
Review should be a regular part of the process because as mentioned already, performance tuning is iterative; resolution of some underlying technical issues may help, but then more can be identified after changes are deployed and the performance tuning is able to become more focused and in depth.
However, at the same time it’s important to be able to recognise when to stop tuning and move on. There is generally a ‘law of diminishing returns’ to be applied here, meaning in each iteration of the performance tuning of a specific process, you would expect the potential for improvement to reduce exponentially.
So some kind of exit criteria should be applied (and predefined as early as possible). For example, you may have simply reached the target duration agreed with the end user or some kind of cost / benefit decision was made, such as:
The estimated hours of analysis to improve average duration of opening of form X by 0.2 seconds are too great to justify, or
To do this requires changing the design and the end users would prefer to live with the additional 0.2 seconds and keep the existing design.
As well as reviewing performance fixes that are deployed, I have also seen QA (quality assurance) processes put in place for performance of every code deployment. One benefit of this is that the customer can feel more reassured that any downturn in performance is not seen to be a result of a recent code deployment. Other things I have seen (following a similar principle) are: putting all other code deployments (i.e. anything other than performance fixes) on hold during the period of performance tuning; being prepared to reverse deployments if there is any doubts over whether or not they caused a performance issue.
Finally, review what could have been done pro-actively that can be applied in future to avoid the issue happening again and plan to have it in place on every AX implementation project. Areas to consider may include:
Benchmarking and user acceptance testing activities. | https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/no-audience/2014/09/11/managing-general-performance-issues-in-microsoft-dynamics-ax/?source=axsupport |
Program dedicated to shining a spotlight on Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia companies and individuals for their leadership and innovation within the cybersecurity industry
MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The 2nd Annual Cybersecurity Impact Awards today announced that its independent panel of judges has identified and is recognizing multiple honorees (individuals and businesses) located in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) for their leadership and innovation within the cybersecurity industry. Judges reviewed submissions across categories including Start-up to Watch, Small, Medium and Large Business, Federal Headquarters and Individuals.
“This year’s nominees included a broad spectrum of cyber security companies, including a firm that provides advanced red team automation solutions, quantum security, encryption and compliance support. These are the firms that should be on the short list of any enterprise seeking to economically reduce risk in the modern age. I have had the privilege of being a judge the past two years and appreciate the opportunity to review the submissions from so many amazing cybersecurity companies in this region. Once again the quality of submissions proves that the level of innovation and talent in this region is second to none,” said Bob Gourley, CTO, OODA LLC. | https://latinonewspa.com/businesswire-news/second-annual-cybersecurity-impact-awards-announces-honorees/ |
Fraud may be as old as business itself, but the business of fraud is brimming with fresh vigor. Now a profession worth £3tn a year, fraud is one of the most complex, cost-intensive aspects of running a business today.
Worse still, for a chief risk officer (CRO) or any team tasked with combatting fraud and compliance, the true cost is not as simple as what the human eye – and the balance sheet – can see. More than ever, the compliance and fraud costs these teams know and budget for are accompanied by what’s lurking beneath – the ‘hidden unknowns.’ So how should organizations be assessing these risks and the associated costs, and how can technology help join the dots?
Orienting Decisions Around Data
When it comes to fraud, some change has been constant and predictable: more fraud, more complexity and more attack vectors. What’s changing is how technology can support those defenses – more specifically, how data can be used to support those defenses. The new gospel that ‘data is the new oil’ woefully undersells its value – this is not just a finite commodity. Instead, it’s an ever-expanding, scalable, multi-dimensional prism through which commercial situations can be understood, risks can be assessed and decisions made.
So what does that mean for the risk managers and technologists equipping these organizations to be safe and secure? Data orchestration – the ability to efficiently, effortlessly orchestrate the use of all this data through one layer – is already shifting from an aspirational concept to a ‘must have’. Traditional manual batch-feeds of siloed data between systems are already being replaced by connected datasets that speak to each other and create smarter answers in real-time, without a customer, or potential fraudster, ever even knowing.
This data orchestration approach will improve safety and security in almost every aspect of an organization’s relationship with prospective customers. At onboarding, for example, it means not just taking information given at face value but pre-emptively using additional data sources, to verify identity and crosscheck whether this person or entity has committed fraud elsewhere.
This will bring more context and accuracy to fraud detection and prevention efforts – even in established, heavily regulated industries already familiar with orienting decisions around data. While banks already cross-check with third parties such as Cifas, what other types of data could they be benefitting from? If rich device data, to take another example, could highlight when an individual’s mobile number on an account application has recently swapped over the SIM card, this could indicate potential identity hijacking. Being able to spot and act on these instances, based on groups of connected data, is hugely valuable to both the bank and the customer.
Using Analytics and AI to Create a Robust Threat-Detection Model
In this new data-centric approach to fraud, the application of various forms of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-powered predictive analytics, will play an increasingly important role in the detection and prevention of fraud. This is especially true for transactional industries like banking, retail and telecommunications, where there may be hundreds of transactions taking place per second – meaning the volume of fraud instances is high, and the value of saving a fraction of a second is amplified at scale.
Combined with a number of statistical processes and techniques, predictive analytics can help correctly classify fraudulent and non-fraudulent transactions in real-time, without the need for human subjective analysis. The application of Machine Learning (ML) could also play a role - with neural networks learning in real-time and improving the way teams test hypotheses and apply new rules. Combined with data orchestration capabilities and a single view of fraud data, ML will drastically reduce instances of ‘false positives’ – in turn, increasing the accuracy and efficiency of fraud investigation efforts by organizations.
Fraudsters change their methods on a daily basis, so the challenge here is to develop a robust, AI-enabled detection model that has a view of old, existing and new threat types. For example, if you’re ‘learning’ from data that only spans the last six months, your threat-detection model will be limited to specific or recent activity and won’t account for threats that took place over a longer period of time. A certain amount of historical data is therefore required to build an accurate view of your threat landscape.
We’re now firmly in the era of a data-centric approach to threat detection and prevention, where organizations are innovating hard and fast to find that ‘silver bullet.’ Promising progress is being made. For any industry, it will be down to the successful application of such bullets to determine if they truly become the new normal. Will we ever get ahead? For perpetrators whose fraud and laundering is in the billions, I wonder what their innovation budget is. | https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/opinions/fighting-fraud-with-data/ |
Network security attacks are on the rise, and the most common targets are small businesses that do not implement the right cybersecurity measures. Although digitization had opened several avenues, you need to safeguard your business environment with the right security essentials.
Unfortunately, business owners don’t realize the significance of cybersecurity until it’s too late, and that’s the reason why almost half of all cybercrimes are committed against small businesses. Since most of this occurs due to network-related issues, we decided to discuss how small businesses can strengthen their network security, so let’s get started.
1. Firewall to Block Out Malware
Many small business owners presume that Firewalls are essential only for big businesses, but that cannot be farther from the truth. Every business needs this security tool to monitor traffic and prevent actions that can cause damage to their IT infrastructure.
The Firewalls come in handy because they allow the administrator to perform predefined actions such as preventing the outflow of data, restricting incoming .exe files, reporting anomalies, and several other functions. It is also considered effective in preventing phishing attacks that are highly deceptive and can trick over 97% of users.
Therefore, it is necessary to block out such activities by creating a strong first line of defense from network-related threats. However, once you install the firewall, don’t forget to update it periodically so that it can protect you from the most recent threats. For best results, make use of both software and hardware firewalls to protect your IT infrastructure.
2. SSL for Better Web Security
Websites operating on the HTTP protocol are insecure because the client’s data and the server are in plain text format. So, when someone intercepts this, they can easily make sense of the data, which could be financial information, passwords, etc. You can prevent this by installing an SSL certificate on the webserver. If you are worried about the cost, try out the Comodo SSL certificates that are pocket-friendly and come from a reputed CA.
Once you install the SSL, it ensures network security by activating the HTTPS protocol, enabling data transfer in encrypted form. So, when third parties intercept the in-transit data, it appears as jumbled text that makes no sense. This is achieved by using public-private key cryptography, ensuring that the data remains accessible only to the intended recipient.
3. Use a VPN to Create a Secure Tunnel
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is an affordable security tool that small businesses can use to prevent data theft. This is achieved by concealing the source’s IP address and replacing that with the VPN’s IP to ensure secure data exchange.
This is particularly useful for small businesses which rely on remote employees or contractors to run their business. As those professionals access corporate data from locations that are not under the direct control of the business, a VPN becomes necessary. It facilitates secure exchange and prevents breaches caused due to the carelessness of the employees.
For example, your marketing analyst could be accessing customer information through public WiFi, which can expose your business to security threats. Therefore, you must make VPN mandatory for anyone accessing corporate data from a remote location.
4. Backup the Data
Your corporate data is precious, and you can be sure that hackers are aware of it. No wonder large businesses are spending millions of dollars on data security. However, if you think you will not be a victim because your business is small, then it’s time to wake up. Hackers target small businesses because they know such businesses do not have the resources to fortify their IT infrastructure like their larger counterparts.
Therefore, backing up data works wonders because then you don’t have to worry about a ransomware attack locking you out. The best way to do this is by automating the backup process and storing the data on a system that is not a part of your IT infrastructure. Also, ensure that no one has access to this system until there is a security breach. Most large businesses have this kind of a mechanism as part of their disaster recovery program, and that is why they function smoothly despite exigencies. | https://droitthemes.com/7-network-security-tips-that-small-businesses/ |
Space experts Wednesday urged the federal government to classify certain space satellites, sensors and their command and control systems as critical infrastructure systems.
The move is necessary given the increased public importance of data beaming back and forth between GPS, weather and other satellites that—if attacked by an adversary—would have a debilitating effect on national and economic security, according to several officials speaking at The Aspen Institute Cyber Summit.
“Space is now a warfighting domain,” said Jack Blackhurst, executive director of the Air Force Research Lab. “We rely on space assets in times of war and there is a need to assure adequate cybersecurity and resiliency.”
Blackhurst added that the potential of commercial space assets being classified as critical infrastructure “is something we’re looking at for policy and norms of behavior.”
Erin Miller, vice president of the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center, said cybersecurity vulnerabilities to the commercial space sector will increase significantly as technological capabilities expand across—and above—the Earth. The global space economy, she said, is expected to exceed $1 trillion by 2040, with 80% of that revenue being generated commercially, “creating a lot of need for awareness and educational resources” regarding cybersecurity. Already, cloud computing is beginning to underpin ground stations that handle voluminous amounts of satellite data, and 5G technology represents a major opportunity to further intertwine terrestrial and space networks.
“Because we know there are vulnerabilities in every system, the broader expansion across the globe of space systems allows for a larger attack vector,” Miller said.
Currently, there are 16 critical infrastructure sectors “whose assets, systems, and networks, whether physical or virtual, are considered so vital to the United States that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination thereof,” according to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. They include the defense industrial base, health care, financial, energy and communications sectors.
A report released Dec. 2 by the Aspen Institute suggests two ways the government could add space to the mix. The first would be through amending existing law to classify commercial space as its own critical infrastructure sector, while the second option would be for the government to designate space infrastructure as a “subsector of an existing sector.” “More and more critical services depend on timing information transmitted by GPS satellites or Earth observation data, and important Internet communications transit orbiting infrastructure, with the global 5G networks being built now,” the report states. “Designating the commercial space sector as critical infrastructure will facilitate prioritization of limited government resources, grow personal relationships between industry operators and policymakers, and help overcome obstacles to interagency coordination.”
Ed Devinney, corporate director of cyber programs for Northrop Grumman, said a national awareness about space and its importance in daily life will be the key to securing these systems. “Whether or not it is chosen as critical infrastructure,” Devinney said it’s important to build understanding and national coalescence that these systems must be secured.
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Cyber Security training immerses the students into an environment where they will be learning about the fundamentals of computer security and security over the web.
This includes the knowledge and on-hands practice on protecting passwords, securing identity theft, managing email security, and safely executing social networking.
The training session also imparts the skills and knowledge on conducting safe online transactions for secure mobile and internet banking and preventive measure to avoid credit card frauds.
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A rather serious security flaw in the iPhone’s SMS messaging system has been discovered and revealed by well-known security researcher and jailbreak extraordinaire ‘pod2g’. Security flaw affecting all iPhones that he says could facilitate hackers or thieves to access your personal information.
The researcher claims that the flaw has actually been present in Apple’s iPhone software ever since the first iPhone was launched in 2007, but has failed to have been picked up on by anybody, including Apple it seems.
Researcher revealed an SMS spoofing flaw that affects every version of Apple’s mobile OS. Using the flaw, hackers could spoof their identities via text and send messages asking for private information (by pretending to be from a users’ bank, for example), or direct users to phishing sites.
Users would be under the impression they were replying to the sender displayed on the screen of their iPhone, when in fact the text would be routed through to a different number without their knowledge.
pod2g highlights several ways in which malicious parties could take advantage of this flaw, including phishing attempts linking users to sites collecting personal information or spoofing messages for the purposes of creating false evidence or gaining a recipient's trust to enable further nefarious action.
“…In the text payload, a section called UDH (User Data Header) is optional but defines a lot of advanced features not all mobiles are compatible with. One of these options enables the user to change the reply address of the text. If the destination mobile is compatible with it, and if the receiver tries to answer the text, he will not respond to the original number, but to the specified one.”
In many cases the malicious party would need to know the name and number of a trusted contact of the recipient in order for their efforts to be effective, but the phishing example shows how malicious parties could cast broad nets hoping to snare users by pretending to be a common bank or other institution.
In the meantime be prepared to update your iOS version as new options become available, as exploits are discovered Apple typically works quickly to fix those issue whenever possible.
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The phishing attack hugely attacking organizations financial departments by tricking victims into downloading trojans and malicious code meant for stealing credentials and causing other serious network threats.
According to the researchers at Barracuda Networks, the attacker focuses on tricking the victim that the message is from someone that they trust or the idea that might lead them into panic mode causing them to click on a malicious link which downloads different malware into the system which may lead users to lose money and data.
The phishing attack which has caused havoc among millions involves attacker sending legitimate looking invoices which may look crucial, authentic and a threat to the reviewer coming from someone they might trust, thus making them vulnerable enough to click on the malicious link provided in the email or text messages.
In one of the examples of this attack, the attacker sends an email to the target asking about the payment status of an invoice. A legitimate looking invoice number is written in the email and the sender name is chosen such that receiver trust the source. The information regarding receiver's close connections can be curated very easily from public profiles like LinkedIn or Facebook.
The message may look authentic at first glance, but an invitation to click on the link should be treated with suspicion. Once the recipient clicks on the link it supposedly downloads the invoice containing the word document but goes on further by downloading trojans and other malicious codes which are meant to steal data from the system.
The attackers are using different templates to lure potential victims. The second type of template tries to convince the recipient to check the address change of someone they trust through the malicious link.
"Impersonation is a proven tactic that criminals are regularly using to attract victims into believing that they are acting on an important message when that couldn't be further from the truth," said Lior Gavish, VP at Barracuda Networks.
For the protection against this kind of phishing attacks, training of employees can be very helpful. | https://www.ehackingnews.com/2017/11/phishing-attacks-tricks-users-by.html |
Samsung Electronics’ laptops do not contain a secret program that logs keystrokes, security researchers have found, chalking the problem up to a mistake by an antivirus program.
An IT consultant based in Toronto, Mohamed Hassan, said on Wednesday he bought a Samsung R525 and later a R540 laptop and found the StarLogger program made by a company called de Willebois Consulting. StarLogger can log all keystrokes and capture screenshots.
But Samsung and the security company F-Secure did further research and found that the VIPRE antivirus software mistakenly associated a Windows root directory folder called “SL” with StarLogger.
In a statement on its website , Samsung said the SL folder is a Microsoft Live Application folder for multi-language support. The “SL” stands for the Slovenian language, and other folders are installed depending on language, such as “KO” for Korean and “EN” for English.
“Our findings indicate that the person mentioned in the article used a security program called VIPRE that mistook a folder created by Microsoft’s Live Application for a key logging software, during a virus scan,” Samsung said.
F-Secure bought and tested a series of Samsung laptops — the R540, RF710, QX310, SF510, X125 and NF310 — and didn’t find StarLogger.
GFI Software, which makes VIPRE, could not be immediately reached for comment.
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South Korea on Thursday ruled out the possibility that a recent string of cyber-attacks on its nuclear power operator could cause a malfunction at any of the country’s 23 atomic reactors.
The designs and manuals for two reactors have been published on Twitter over the past week, along with personal information on some 10,000 workers at Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP). | https://threatbrief.com/south-korea-says-nuclear-reactors-safe-cyber-attacks/ |
Although Linux is a much more secure operating system compared to the more widely used Windows, it is not impervious to misconfigurations and malware infections.
Over the past decade, the number of malware families targeting Linux has grown, but the total number of threats is still orders of magnitude under the malware numbers reported attacking Windows systems.
This smaller number of threats has resulted in cyber-security firms paying much less attention to the Linux malware ecosystem than they normally do to its Windows counterpart.
So it is to no surprise that some Linux malware families have only now been discovered after operating unseen for more than four years.
In a report published yesterday by cyber-security firm ESET, the company details 21 “new” Linux malware families. All operate in the same manner, as trojanized versions of the OpenSSH client. | http://www.cybersecurity-review.com/news-december-2018/eset-discovers-21-new-linux-malware-families/ |
Apricorn announced new findings from a Twitter poll exploring the data security and business preparedness for remote working during the pandemic. More than 30% of respondents singled out employee education as being the biggest area companies needed to make changes to improve cybersecurity.
The employee poll was issued over six days and targeted employees in both the U.S. and UK. In addition to concerns about employee education, respondents also flagged updates to hardware (29%), endpoint control (21%) and enforcing encryption (19%) as areas of weakness, where organizations need to make changes to improve cybersecurity. Given that almost 30 percent of respondents admitted to using unencrypted devices during the pandemic, this raises many concerns particularly at a time when we are seeing a dramatic increase in the volume of data being downloaded, and a potential for more data on the move.
“Employees have a critical role to play in their organization’s cyber security processes, from recognizing the tools required, through to the policies in place to protect sensitive data. Whether it be through the delivery of awareness programs or ongoing training, establishing a culture of security within the workforce is essential,” said Kurt Markley, Director of Sales at Apricorn. “Endpoint security is critical, and deploying removable storage devices with built-in hardware encryption, for example, will ensure all data can be stored or moved around safely offline. Even if the device is lost or stolen, the information will be unintelligible to anyone not authorized to access it.”
In addition, more than 40% of respondents admitted that, as an individual, they were not fully prepared to work at home securely and productively. Almost a fifth (18%) said they lacked the right technology to do so, 16% were not sure how to, and just over 20% said they were still not able to work remotely.
“Many businesses will now have witnessed the positive productivity and financial impact of a remote workforce, but without the right tools, processes and security in place, this can very easily backfire,” Markley continued.
With the poll results showing that more than 60% of respondents are planning to work remotely, all, or some of the time following the pandemic, the threat to corporate data is only going to mount. Almost 20% admitted that the experience of working from home highlighted major gaps in their employer’s cybersecurity strategy/policies.
When questioned as to whether their company had experienced a data breach as a result of remote working during the pandemic, over 20% said yes, but a further 22% said they didn’t know if they had suffered a breach.
According to Jon Fielding, Managing Director, EMEA at Apricorn, “IT and security teams had to scramble to respond to this crisis and in doing so, left a lot of companies wide open to breach. Nine months into employees working remotely, some know already that they have been attacked. Others think they may have been but can’t be sure. In the same way that we had to learn how to protect ourselves from illness and modify our behaviors, we had to also learn how to protect our data outside of the firewall and more important, to remain vigilant about it.” | https://tsvmap.com/employee-education-cybersecurity-weakness/ |
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The Challenge – Waivers are not well understood, and not implemented properly.
The Solution – Educate staff on waivers using clear, strait forward language. | https://www.sportrisk.com/training-videos-old/risk-management/ |
SAN ANTONIO, June 21, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Defense, Inc., a leading provider of Vulnerability Management as a Service™ (VMaaS), today announced that its Vulnerability Research Team (VRT) uncovered a previously undisclosed vulnerability within the Avaya Application Enablement Services (AES) Management Console. The vulnerability would allow remote code execution if a specially crafted message was sent to the AES server. Digital Defense and Avaya rate this vulnerability as having a high security impact to the system.
“Avaya has been very responsive and prompt to verify the flaw and has released a patch to resolve the issue,” said Larry Hurtado, CEO of Digital Defense, Inc. “Our team has once again sounded the alarm to prevent a major cyber incident from occurring.” | https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/21/1027235/0/en/Digital-Defense-Inc-Finds-Critical-Vulnerability-in-Avaya-AES-Management-Console.html |
Microsoft is promoting four security specializations to partners and customers. In a blog about the effort, Microsoft shared these details… 1. Threat Protection: The Threat Protection advanced specialization validates an MSSP’s technical capabilities in partnering with customers to deploy Microsoft 365 or Azure Defender, Microsoft Cloud App Security or Azure Sentinel workloads. To earn the specialization, an MSSP with an active Microsoft gold Security competency must fulfill performance criteria, pass exams and certifications, provide validated customer references and meet other requirements.
2. Identity and Access Management (IAM): The IAM advanced specialization verifies an MSSP’s technical capabilities in partnering with customers to evaluate and deliver Microsoft Identity workloads with Azure Active Directory. An MSSP must have an active Microsoft gold Cloud Platform competency and meet various requirements to earn the specialization.
3. Information Protection and Governance: The Information Protection and Governance advanced specialization confirms an MSSP’s ability to deploy Microsoft Information Protection workloads and provide proactive information protection strategies.
4. Cloud Security: The Cloud Security advanced specialization validates an MSSP’s capabilities and experience in the implementation of security solutions across customers’ Azure, hybrid and multicloud environments.
MSSPs and IT pros an earn the aforementioned advanced specializations to highlight their security capabilities and expertise, Microsoft indicated. That way, they can make it easy for organizations to identify partners that are well-equipped to help them mitigate risk and comply with data and privacy requirements.
Microsoft updated its advanced specializations for security in October 2020. As the cyber threat landscape evolves, Microsoft could launch new advanced specializations to help MSSPs keep pace.
Also of note: The Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) continues to open its arms to MSSPs (managed security services providers) and MDR (managed detection and Response) partners. | https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-news/microsoft-security-specializations-heres-what-mssps-need-to-know/ |
A probabilistic risk assessment is an essential means to assess risks to a system based on the severity and likelihood of those risks occurring.
At a time where Australia is threatened by an increasing frequency of floods, fires and natural hazards due to climate change, a probabilistic risk assessment can provide valuable predicative capability for mitigating risks to infrastructure. However, it can also be widely used across technological applications to reveal design, operation, and maintenance flaws, improve safety, cut costs and improve resilience.
Probabilistic assessment uses large data sets to identify, categorise, evaluate, and ultimately mitigate these risks. It demonstrates the consequences of a risk occurring in numerical terms (e.g., the cost of a system failure) and their likelihoods of occurrence as probabilities (i.e., the number of occurrences or the probability of occurrence per unit time).
Ultimately, it provides a more detailed description of variability in risk assessments which leads to better decision making and systems design. | https://www.atse.org.au/research-and-policy/publications/publication/explaining-probabilistic-risk-assessment/ |
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The truth can be a bitter pill to swallow, but Microsoft’s brass is reportedly owning up to its mistakes.
Both The Verge and Neowin say that in an internal Microsoft meeting this week, CEO Steve Ballmer and COO Kevin Turner were blunt in discussing some of the problems that have cropped up in the nine months since Windows 8 launched.
“We’re not selling as many Windows devices as we want to,” Ballmer admitted, according to The Verge, talking about the whole range of Windows-powered hardware, from phones to PCs to tablets.
Analyst numbers back up Ballmer’s stark reality: PC sales are hemorrhaging, Windows tablets have yet to get off the ground, and while Windows Phones snatched the third-place crown away from BlackBerry earlier this year, Android and iOS still account for more than 92 percent of all smartphone sales, according to the IDC research group. And nothing Windows RT-related is selling whatsoever.
Microsoft’s Surface RT tablet.
That includes Microsoft’s own dive into the hardware side of things. At the meeting, Ballmer said “We built a few more [Surface RT] devices than we could sell,” The Verge reports. You can say that again. Microsoft recently took a whopping $900 million accounting charge after slashing the price of its Surface RT tablet to $350.
Even so, Ballmer told Microsoft employees that the next-gen Surface RT sports “typical improvements” and is being tested right now, according to Neowin. That jibes with earlier reports that the second iteration of the Surface RT will include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor.
When asked for a response, a Microsoft spokesperson said the company doesn’t comment on rumors or speculation.
Microsoft ‘stores-within-a-store’ are popping up in 500 Best Buys across the U.S.
When Windows 8 first launched, it was hard to find touchscreen devices at retail during the crucial holiday season, including Surface tablets, which were limited to Microsoft Stores at the time. In the months since, the early manufacturing hiccups have smoothed out. Touchscreen laptops and hybrids are now common, and Microsoft has taken steps to spread the Surface far and wide to multiple retailers across the nation.
Pricing of the first batch of Windows RT tablets has also plummeted, which should help to quell complaints that slates running the fledgling OS were overpriced at the same cost as an iPad.
But retail rejiggering alone won’t right the Windows ship. The biggest complaints about the first wave of Windows 8 devices weren’t so much about the hardware as much as the software itself.
It’s all about the apps
It’s hard to sell tablets with a lackluster app selection.
“One of the challenges [for Windows 8] is how to drive the prices down,” Asus chairman Jonney Shih told PCWorld in an interview. “Another is Windows 8 apps. Android is already around 700,000 apps, and Windows is still trying very hard to increase its apps.”
Realistically, Microsoft doesn’t have a shot of catching up to the sheer number of apps available for iOS and Android, either on Windows 8 or Windows Phone. And the company seems to realize that; Neowin says that Ballmer told employees that landing Instagram on Windows Phone is more important than landing 900,000 more lower-tier apps.
That mirrors what we’ve been saying since before Windows 8 launched: Microsoft needs to focus on quality apps, not the sheer quantity of apps. And that’s been a struggle thus far.
“One potential fly in the ointment for Windows 8 is the lack of many top apps like Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, and even TV apps like Time Warner Cable,” Patrick Moorhead, the founder and principal analyst and Moor Insights and Strategy, recently told PCWorld.
Rhapsody was one of the big-name apps released during Build, but the Windows Store’s selection still lags overall.
That lack of big-name standard bearers has an effect on the entire Windows Store ecosystem.
“There was, and is, a bit of an ‘app gap,’ where there may not be killer apps on the platform to help pull consumers into it, which mirrors back into the willingness of developers to write for the platform,” Directions on Microsoft analyst Wes Miller recently told PCWorld. “It’s a catch-22.”
However, Microsoft has made improvements in this space. While there are still numerous glaring Windows Store no-shows, several big-name apps were announced for Windows 8 at Microsoft’s annual Build conference— Facebook, Foursquare, and Flipboard among them—and app submissions have spiked in recent months.
Blue skies and Start buttons
Windows 8.1 is a stellar update to the core Windows 8 experience, but one that tosses few bones to users who still prefer the core Windows 7 experience.
Speaking of Build, the impending Windows 8.1 update unveiled at the conference stands ready to really polish Windows 8’s rough spots and make the Windows 8 experience much more palatable. Simply put, it’s a terrific update. It won’t, however, win over desktop diehards who loathe the jarring transition to the modern interface—and that makes Asus’ Shih less-than-optimistic.
“In general for the total Windows 8 [experience], I think it’s not that promising,” he told PCWorld. “One of the reason is, maybe, it’s still not that easy for people to switch to the new experience. For example, for Windows 8, the hottest app, sarcastically, is the one that puts the Start [button] back.”
It’s great to hear that Steve Ballmer and the rest of the top brass at Microsoft are aware of their biggest problems, and even better that they’re taking the necessary steps to correct those issues. (Shih is glad to see the Start button’s return in Windows 8.1, for example, even in its altered form.) But revolutionary change isn’t accomplished overnight, and until users become accustomed to the modern UI, expecting Windows device sales to surge—for the Surface RT or anything else—may be wishing for a bit much.
One thing is certain going forward, however: In this battle of wills, Microsoft won’t back down from Live Tiles. | https://www.pcworld.com/article/453082/windows-device-sales-arent-meeting-microsofts-expectations-ballmer-admits.html |
So I can boot from the ISO file and look at state of the device.
But there is no way to get access to the files or decryped the device. I have the code of the day,
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I’m not entirely certain when BackTrack/Kali began behaving more like a regular desktop distro but I seem to recall that originally, networking subsystems were down when you booted up into Run Level 3. It was up to you to turn on the interfaces and fire up a GUI if such was desired. IMO, that’s precisely how it should be. I get it. Most of us aren’t ever won’t ever find ourselves in a clandestine lot, inside of a snack and caffeine filled, non-descript, conversion van with a Yagi pointed at the bubble-window, ready to pilfer innocent datums just trying to get by in this lossy-protocoled, collision-rife, world.
Rather, very many of us just want the stinking box online so we can run through our tutorials and hack our own intentionally vulnerable VMs. A thorough taste of hacking’s un-glamorous underbelly is quite enough for many.
I’m confident that the BT fora were inundated with fledgling hackers complaining that their fresh install couldn’t find WiFi or didn’t load the desktop. However, I feel that distros dedicated to the Red Team should try to instill good habits. Having your machine boot and activate an interface announcing your presence and spewing out MAC and hostname is bad for business. Booting into a (comparatively) heavy GUI is also not where I want to begin.
Let’s imagine that we’re trying to crack into a thing. Don’t we want to apply maximal CPU resources, rather than having GUI elements bringing little beyond cost? If you notice, very many of the related tools still live on the CLI. The typical course of development (e.g.: Nmap, Metasploit) is that the CLI version is thoroughly developed before someone drops a GUI atop (respectively: Zenmap, Armitage).
So let’s take our Kali and make a few quick changes. We want to boot up in text/CLI mode and we want networking left off until we choose to make noise. Further, we want to randomize our MAC address and hostname at every boot.
We’ll use iwconfig to enumerate our wireless interfaces.
> systemctl set-default multi-user.target
Created symlink /etc/systemd/system/default.target → /lib/systemd/system/multi-user.target.
Traditionally from text mode, we bring up the GUI desktop with the command startx. Since we don’t yet have that command, let’s create it:
> echo "systemctl start gdm3.service" > /usr/sbin/startx & chmod +x /usr/sbin/startx
While the overall telos of this blog is to, generally speaking, convey code snippets and inspire the personal projects of others, today we’re going to do something a smidgeon different.
This will be a layman’s look at varied dimensions of information security from a comfortable distance. Over the years, I’ve secured servers, operating systems, medical data, networks, communications and I’ve unsecured many of these same things. The topics are too sprawling to be covered in a quick summary — but let’s find a point of entry.
Those of us who are passionate about information security are well aware of how daunting is the situation. For newcomers, it sometimes seems rather impossible. Pick any subject and there are probably well-informed and convincing experts in diametric equidistance from any “happy medium”.
Let’s imagine that (like most of us) you don’t have anything spectacular to protect. However, you dislike the idea of our ever-dissolving privacy. Therefore you want to encrypt communications. Maybe you begin to use Signal. However, there are criticisms that there is a “backdoor” (there is not). Further, there are accusations that open source projects are coded by those who can’t get real jobs. Conversely, open source projects are widely open for peer review. If it worries one enough they are free to review code themselves.
PGP can encrypt content but concerns surround algorithmic selections. Some are worried about metadata crumbs. Of course, there’s nothing preventing the frequent switching of keys and email addresses. You could use BitMessage, any number of chat solutions or drop at paste bins.
Let’s leave those concerns aside for when you’ve figured out what you’re intending to protect. These arguments surround any subject in information security and we’re not going to investigate them on a case by case basis. Least, not in this post.
At the coarsest granularity, the question is analogous to the practicality of locking your doors or sealing your post envelopes. Should I take measures toward privacy?
My opinion is rather predictable: of course you should!
There’s a very pragmatic explanation. If there ever comes a day when you should like to communicate privately, that’s a terrible time to start learning.
Take the easy road and start using some of the myriad tools and services available.
Should you decide to take InfoSec seriously, you’ll need to define a threat model.
That is: What am I protecting? From whom am I protecting? (e.g. what are probable attack vectors?)
That’s where you need to make choices about trusting products, protocols, methods, algorithms, companies, servers, et cet. Those are all exciting subjects to explore but all too often brushing up against them can be exasperating and cause premature burn-out.
That in mind, let’s employ the philosophy that any effort toward security is better than none and take a look at a few points where one might get wetted-toes.
If you have questions or want specific advice, there are several ways below to initiate a secure conversation with me.
The server we’re investigating in this scenario was chosen for being a dedicated box in a country that has quite tight privacy laws. And it was a great deal offered on LEB.
So herein is the fascinating bit. The rig took a few days for the provider to set up and, upon completion, the password for SSHing into the root account was emailed out. (o_0)
In very security-minded considerations, that means that there was a window of opportunity for bad guys to work on guessing the password before its owner even tuned in. That window remains open until the server is better secured. Luckily, there was a nice interface for reinstalling the OS permitting its purchaser to select a password.
My preferred approach was to script the basic lock-down so that we can reinstall the base OS and immediately start closing gaps.
ssh $remote_user@$remote_host "cp /etc/ssh/sshd_config /etc/ssh/sshd_config.bak & sed -i '0,/RE/s/PermitRootLogin yes/PermitRootLogin no/' /etc/ssh/sshd_config"
We just run this script soon as the OS is reinstalled and we’re substantially safer. As a Deb8 install, quickly pulling down fail2ban and PortSentry makes things quite a lot tighter.
In another post, we’ll visit the 2017 version of making a DIY script to batten the hatches using a variety of publicly provided blocklists.
Paste-jacking: what? It’s a somewhat tongue-in-cheek name representing that, when it comes to the web, what you see is not necessarily what you copy.
Content can be hidden inside of what you’re copying. For example: ls /dev/null; echo " Something nasty could live here! 0_o ";
Then it would, of course, continue with innocuous commands that might do something that takes your attention and fills your screen with things that look comforting and familiar, like an apt-get update followed by an upgrade.
In this way, an unsuspecting end-user could easily install a root-kit on behalf of Evil Genius™.
So what’s the cure?
Some suggest that you never copy and paste from web pages. That’s solid advice. You’ll learn more by re-typing and nothing is going to be hidden. The downside is it isn’t entirely practical. It’s bound to be one of those things that, in certain circumstances, we know that we ought do but don’t have time or patience for, every single time.
To the rescue comes our old friend fc! Designed for letting you build commands in a visual editor, it is perfect for this application. Just type fc at the command line and then paste from the web page into your text editor of choice. When you’re satisfied with the command, exit the editor. The line will be executed and there won’t be a shred of doubt about what, precisely, is being executed.
This isn’t really the intended use of fc, so it’s a makeshift solution. fc opens with the last command already on screen. So, you do have to delete that before building your new command but it’s an insignificant inconvenience in exchange for the ability to know what’s going to run before it has a chance to execute.
In an effort to promote practical privacy measures, when I send people links to search engines, I choose ixquick. However, my personal settings submit my search terms via POST data rather than GET, meaning that the search terms aren’t in the URL.
Recently, I’ve found myself hand-crafting links for people and then I paste the link into a new tab, to make sure I didn’t fat-finger anything. Not a problem per se, but the technique leaves room for a bit more efficiency. So I’ve taken the ‘A Search Box on Your Website’ tool offered by ixquick and slightly modified the code it offers, to use GET variables, in a new tab where I can then copy the URL and provide the link to others.
You can test, or use, it here — I may add it (or a variant that just provides you the link) to the navigation bar above. First, though, I’m going to mention the need to the outstanding minds at ixquick because it would make a LOT more sense on their page than on mine.
Recently, I ordered a Yubikey and, in the comments section of the order, I promised to write about the product. At the time, I assumed that there was going to be something about which to write: (at least a few) steps of setting up and configuration or a registration process. They’ve made the task of writing about it difficult, by making the process of using it so easy.
Plug it in. The light turns solid green and you push the button when you need to enter the key. That’s the whole thing!
Physically, the device has a hole for a keychain or it can slip easily into your wallet. It draws power from the USB port on the computer, so there’s none stored in the device, meaning it should be completely unfazed if you accidentally get it wet.
Let’s take a look at the device.
There’s not a great deal to be seen here. As it tells you right on Yubico’s site, the device presents as a keyboard and it “types” out its key when you press the button, adding another long and complex password to combine with the long and complex password that you’re already using.
Keep in mind that this device is unable to protect you from keyloggers, some of which are hardware-based. It’s critically important that you are very, very careful about where you’re sticking your Yubikey. Even Yubico cannot protect us from ourselves.
In this writer’s opinion, it is vitally important that we take reasonable measures now to help insure anonymity, lest we create a situation where privacy no longer exists, and the simple want of, becomes suspicious.
Here’s how to configure your browser to automatically use a search engine that respects your privacy.
Click “Manage search engines…”
At the bottom of the “Search Engines” dialog, click in the “Add a new search engine” field.
In “When Firefox Starts” dropdown, select “Show my home page”.
Enter https://ixquick.com/eng/ in the “Home Page” text field.
Click one of the English options here.
Check box for “Start using it right away.”
You are now one step closer to not having every motion on the Internet recorded.
This is a relatively small measure, though. You can improve your resistance to prying eyes (e.g., browser fingerprinting) by using the Torbrowser Bundle, or even better, Tails, and routing your web usage through Tor, i2p, or FreeNet. | http://j0rg3.insomnia247.nl/weblog?-tags=security,BackTrack,ixquick,encryption |
I am trying to segment my studying by concentrating on one domain at a time. My notes will be mapped to these, obviously this book tends to throw that approach off a bit.
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INTRUSION Inc. (NASDAQ:INTZ), a leading provider of entity identification, high speed data mining, cybercrime and advanced persistent threat detection services, announced today that it is now taking pre-orders on its newest cybersecurity solution for the enterprise, INTRUSION Shield™. Shield takes an entirely new approach to protecting an organization's network by not merely alerting to cyber threats but immediately neutralizing them, keeping businesses safe without the need for human intervention.
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INTRUSION Shield™ takes an entirely new approach to protecting an organization's network. Threats are neutralized upon detection without the traditional requirement of equipment cleansing. (Photo: Business Wire)
INTRUSION is opening pre-orders for the solution based on positive results seen in the preliminary stages of beta testing, where Shield was able to stop more than 400,000 threats to three companies in just the first three days of testing.
Shield combines plug-n-play hardware, software, global data and services, along with real-time artificial intelligence (AI), to deliver a new and unique layer of cyber defense for businesses. Unlike other solutions, which focus on keeping out malicious incoming traffic, Shield works on the premise that cybercriminals already exist within your network. This means Shield is constantly monitoring all incoming and outgoing traffic.
Shield employs the use of this real-time AI to analyze INTRUSION's threat-enriched, Big Data Cloud – the world's largest inventory of IP relationships. Using its Process-flow Technology™, the solution applies signatures and rules based on DNS, TCP, UDP – and the connections between DNS and IPV4 and IPV6 addresses – to learn the behavior and patterns of cybercrime activity. Shield then uses this intelligence while it continuously monitors incoming and outgoing traffic to identify new threats.
Finally, the solution goes beyond monitoring by instantly stopping traffic to and from any malicious sources, protecting companies from ransomware, viruses, malware, data theft and more. Whereas other cybersecurity solutions only identify possible threats and overwhelm network managers with alerts, Shield instantly blocks these threats. This is important as security personnel cannot begin to research the thousands of daily alerts they receive, thereby allowing most attacks to go unnoticed.
Until now, cybersecurity has failed to protect U.S. businesses, costing them billions of dollars. The average cost of a data breach in corporate America is $3.9 million, according to a study by IBM and the Ponemon Institute, and Cybersecurity Ventures estimates that more than 60% of small businesses hit by ransomware in 2019 went bankrupt.
"Cybercriminals know that they can hold businesses – and our economy – hostage through breaches, ransomware, denial of service attacks and more. This is cyberwarfare, and we need to shift our mindset around cybersecurity in order to protect against it," said Jack B. Blount, President and CEO of INTRUSION. "We've seen firsthand the damage these criminals can inflict, so we are bringing our government-level cybersecurity solution to the commercial market to help defend businesses that keep our economy running."
On September 24, 2020, ASIS International, the world's largest membership organization for security management companies, named INTRUSION Shield its 2020 Innovative Product Award winner at the Global Security Exchange Plus virtual conference. The award recognizes peer-distinguished solutions that address critical industry trends, representing innovation that is shaping the security industry.
With Shield, companies benefit from the expertise and experience of cybersecurity experts without the need to hire experts or take time away from existing security personnel. Shield requires only a simple, plug-n-play installation of a network appliance, and it delivers real-time and monthly reporting detailing the thousands of blocked threats in any given period of time.
INTRUSION Shield is available for pre-order today and will ship to customers on January 4, 2021 after all beta testing has completed. The solution is available at a low, per-seat cost per month with no annual contract required. Companies can request a free, 30-day trial at https://www.intrusion.com/shield/.
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Impersonation/identity theft: Cybercriminals obtain someone else personal information to commit frauds such as fake profile creation on social media, internet banking frauds, e-commerce transactions, and so on. They may trick the victim using various techniques such as phishing, phone scams, or skimming (illegal methods to obtain credit/debit card information using skimmer) installed at ATMs point-of-sale).
Cyberbullying: It is an act of sharing false, racial, fake, or harmful content such as text, photographs, videos, and so on, which can cause embarrassment or humiliation to someone. Easy targets are school kids, teenagers, women, and co-working professionals.
Cyber teasing: It is a behavioral pattern of an individual. These personalities specially target women and humiliate them on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp. They post indecent comments or certain viral videos.
Cyber defamation: It is an act when false information is published to malign the reputation of an individual or group, or false campaigns are being run by someone to tarnish the image of any organization.
Cyberstalking: It is a well-planned cybercrime. Initially, one may send negative or unpleasant comments or messages, but later on, cybercriminals send annoying messages or post false accusations on commonly used social media apps or portals. These messages may be from one or many accounts managed by the same person. Sometimes cyberstalking is done indirectly to collect personal information with the intention of identity theft. It has been found that normally cyberstalkers are known to the victim or his/her family.
Cyber pornography: Pornographers sell porn content to people over social media; they may create fake profiles to do so. Watching and keeping porn content is illegal in India. Please see the reference website as follows:
http://legalserviceindia.com/. Cyber obscenity is a criminal offense in India, and it imposes liability on an offender under sections 66E and 67. To include children in sexual acts or online relationships is also illegal.
Revenge pornography: Publication/distribution of sexual content to disgrace or tarnish the image of an individual. These videos may be made with or without the consent of the subject but are distributed without consent. Children, teenagers, and women are the main targets, but any colleague can also do this irrespective of gender in any organization due to jealousy.
Doxing: It is a short form of dropping dox. It is a practice of collecting and publishing someone’s personal information over the internet. Cybercriminals do it for online harassment or extortion or to threaten someone. Sometimes doing is done by the investigators for legal investigation or by corporate houses for business analysis.
Cyber swatting: An online harassment technique used on the internet often by the online gaming community. It includes making a hoax call at police or fire or ambulance helpline, providing false information to the authorities to create panic, or sending any emergency support at someone’s location. Cyber criminals’ motives can be cyber harassment, revenge, or financial gains.
Cyber trolling: Initiation of discords or hurting the people’s sentiments by saying something controversial to provoke others. YouTube, Twitter, and WhatsApp are the common platforms for cyber trolling. It may target an individual to a specific group, community, or celebrities.
Catfishing: It is a deception technique; cybercriminals create a fake online identity to commit financial fraud, but they may do it for the sake of revenge or to trap or abuse children or women.
Hacking and frauds: By creating fake accounts or tricking people, cybercriminals get personal/sensitive information such as login credentials, banking details, or take over someone’s social media account.
Vacation robberies: Criminals do recce on social media to know the whereabouts of their target. People publish their vacation and even live location on social media, and criminals take advantage of it to commit a crime.
Fake online friendship: Cybercriminals especially trick children, teenagers, and women using emotional connect. Sometimes they even send gifts to trap their target and later use them for various criminal activities such as money laundering. They even trick them into getting money on the pretext of medical emergencies or problems in a foreign country.
Buying illegal items: By creating fake profiles, cybercriminals use social media to trade illegal or banned items.
Our objective is to make you aware of various social media-related cybercrime and preventive steps to safeguard.
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Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Peet is malicious software that is classified as ransomware. This malware is a part of the Djvu ransomware family. Like most programs of this type, Peet is designed to encrypt victims' files and keep them inaccessible unless they are recovered with decryption software and a key. To obtain these, victims are required to pay ransoms to cyber criminals (Peet's developers). Furthermore, Peet adds the ".peet" extension to the filename of each encrypted file. For example, "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.peet". Instructions about how to decrypt files and pay the ransom are provided within the "_readme.txt" text file, which can be found in each folder that contains encrypted data.
Peet encrypts all files (including photos, databases, documents, and so on) with a strong encryption algorithm. The "_readme.txt" ransom message states that the only way to recover files is using a decryption tool and unique key, which can be purchased from the cyber criminals who developed Peet. The regular cost is $980, however, if contacted within 72 hours of encryption, cyber criminals supposedly offer a 50% discount (thus the cost is reduced to $490). To get further instructions about how to pay the ransom, victims must contact them by sending an email to [email protected] or [email protected]. The message can contain one encrypted file, which Peet's developers offer to decrypt free of charge. Typically, ransomware-type programs encrypt data using strong algorithms, and thus it is virtually impossible to decrypt files without the correct tools/keys. Unfortunately, only the cyber criminals who designed the ransomware can help victims to decrypt their files. Despite this, you are advised not to pay any ransom, since there is a high probability that you will be scammed. In summary, cyber criminals often do not send decryption tools even if victims meet all of their demands. The only free and safe way to recover files is to restore them from backup. Data remains encrypted even if ransomware is uninstalled, however, this will prevent the ransomware from causing further encryption.
Detection Names Arcabit (Trojan. Mikey.D19AB0), BitDefender (Gen:Variant.Mikey.105136), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of Win32/Kryptik. GYGT), Kaspersky (Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Stop.fx), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Symptoms Cannot open files stored on your computer, previously functional files now have a different extension (for example, my.docx.locked). A ransom demand message is displayed on your desktop. Cyber criminals demand payment of a ransom (usually in bitcoins) to unlock your files.
Additional Information This malware is designed to show a fake Windows Update window and modify the Windows "hosts" file to prevent users from accessing cyber security websites (more information below).
Distribution methods Infected email attachments (macros), torrent websites, malicious ads, unofficial activation and updating tools.
Damage All files are encrypted and cannot be opened without paying a ransom. Additional password-stealing trojans and malware infections can be installed together with a ransomware infection.
Irrelevant emails that contain attachments and are sent from unknown, suspicious addresses should not be trusted, and their contents (attachments or web links) should not be opened. Installed software should be updated using implemented functions or tools designed by official developers, and not third party tools. It is not safe to download software or files from untrustworthy, unofficial websites, using third party downloaders, the other sources mentioned above. This should be done using only official websites and direct links. No software should be activated using 'cracking' (unofficial activation) tools - they are illegal and can be designed to cause installation of malware. Regularly scan the operating system with a reputable anti-spyware or antivirus suite and eliminate any detected threats immediately. If your computer is already infected with Peet, we recommend running a scan with Malwarebytes for Windows to automatically eliminate this ransomware.
Text presented in Peet ransomware text file ("_readme.txt"):
strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that's price for you is $490.
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Right-click on each connection point and select "Disable". Once disabled, the system will no longer be connected to the internet. To re-enable the connection points, simply right-click again and select "Enable".
Step 2: Unplug all storage devices.
As mentioned above, ransomware might encrypt data and infiltrate all storage devices that are connected to the computer. For this reason, all external storage devices (flash drives, portable hard drives, etc.) should be disconnected immediately, however, we strongly advise you to eject each device before disconnecting to prevent data corruption:
Navigate to "My Computer", right-click on each connected device and select "Eject":
Step 3: Log-out of cloud storage accounts.
Some ransomware-type might be able to hijack software that handles data stored within "the Cloud". Therefore, the data could be corrupted/encrypted. For this reason, you should log-out of all cloud storage accounts within browsers and other related software. You should also consider temporarily uninstalling the cloud-management software until the infection is completely removed.
Identify the ransomware infection:
To properly handle an infection, one must first identify it. Some ransomware infections use ransom-demand messages as an introduction (see the WALDO ransomware text file below).
This, however, is rare. In most cases, ransomware infections deliver more direct messages simply stating that data is encrypted and that victims must pay some sort of ransom. Note that ransomware-type infections typically generate messages with different file names (for example, "_readme.txt", "READ-ME.txt", "DECRYPTION_INSTRUCTIONS.txt", "DECRYPT_FILES.html", etc.). Therefore, using the name of a ransom message may seem like a good way to identify the infection. The problem is that most of these names are generic and some infections use the same names, even though the delivered messages are different and the infections themselves are unrelated. Therefore, using the message filename alone can be ineffective and even lead to permanent data loss (for example, by attempting to decrypt data using tools designed for different ransomware infections, users are likely to end up permanently damaging files and decryption will no longer be possible even with the correct tool).
Another way to identify a ransomware infection is to check the file extension, which is appended to each encrypted file. Ransomware infections are often named by the extensions they append (see files encrypted by Qewe ransomware below).
This method is only effective, however, when the appended extension is unique - many ransomware infections append a generic extension (for example, ".encrypted", ".enc", ".crypted", ".locked", etc.). In these cases, identifying ransomware by its appended extension becomes impossible.
One of the easiest and quickest ways to identify a ransomware infection is to use the ID Ransomware website. This service supports most existing ransomware infections. Victims simply upload a ransom message and/or one encrypted file (we advise you to upload both if possible).
The ransomware will be identified within seconds and you will be provided with various details, such as the name of the malware family to which the infection belongs, whether it is decryptable, and so on.
Encryption algorithms used by most ransomware-type infections are extremely sophisticated and, if the encryption is performed properly, only the developer is capable of restoring data. This is because decryption requires a specific key, which is generated during the encryption. Restoring data without the key is impossible. In most cases, cyber criminals store keys on a remote server, rather than using the infected machine as a host. Dharma (CrySis), Phobos, and other families of high-end ransomware infections are virtually flawless, and thus restoring data encrypted without the developers' involvement is simply impossible. Despite this, there are dozens of ransomware-type infections that are poorly developed and contain a number of flaws (for example, the use of identical encryption/decryption keys for each victim, keys stored locally, etc.). Therefore, always check for available decryption tools for any ransomware that infiltrates your computer.
Finding the correct decryption tool on the internet can be very frustrating. For this reason, we recommend that you use the No More Ransom Project and this is where identifying the ransomware infection is useful. The No More Ransom Project website contains a "Decryption Tools" section with a search bar. Enter the name of the identified ransomware, and all available decryptors (if there are any) will be listed.
Hover your mouse over the partition you wish to scan and select "Scan". You can also select a specific folder, or click shortcut icons to scan the Desktop or Recycle Bin:
Wait for EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro to complete the scan. The scanning duration depends on the volume of files (both in quantity and size) that you are scanning (for example, several hundreds gigabytes could take over an hour to scan). Therefore, be patient during the scanning process. We also advise against modifying or deleting existing files, since this might interfere with the scan. If you add additional data (for example, downloading files/content) while scanning, this will prolong the process:
Proper file management and creating backups is essential for data security. Therefore, always be very careful and think ahead.
Partition management: We recommend that you store your data in multiple partitions and avoid storing important files within the partition that contains the entire operating system. If you fall into a situation whereby you cannot boot the system and are forced to format the disk on which the operating system is installed (in most cases, this is where malware infections hide), you will lose all data stored within that drive. This is the advantage of having multiple partitions: if you have the entire storage device assigned to a single partition, you will be forced to delete everything, however, creating multiple partitions and allocating the data properly allows you to prevent such problems. You can easily format a single partition without affecting the others - therefore, one will be cleaned and the others will remain untouched, and your data will be saved. Managing partitions is quite simple and you can find all necessary information on Microsoft's documentation web page.
Data backups: The most reliable backup method is to use an external storage device and keep it unplugged. Copy your data to an external hard drive, flash (thumb) drive, SSD, HDD, or any other storage device, unplug it and store it in a dry place away from sun and extreme temperatures. This method is, however, quite inefficient, since data backups and updates need to be made regularly. You can also use a cloud service or remote server. Here, an internet connection is required and there is always the chance of a security breach. Therefore, you should consider using an application to create data backups locally.
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We recommend using the EaseUS Todo Backup application. The "Home" edition of EaseUS Todo Backup is usually more than adequate for regular users, however, the "Business" edition is more suitable for companies and large computer networks. The EaseUS Todo Backup application provides extensive data protection features. You can easily create backups, and encrypt and compress them for enhanced protection and storage saving purposes. It also allows you to set backup schedules, create bootable devices, and restore the system if a crash occurs. You can easily choose where to store the created backup: locally; uploaded to an external drive; FTP; cloud storage, or elsewhere. In summary, EaseUS Todo Backup is an all-in-one tool, which provides all features required to properly backup your data.
Step 3: Select the backup destination.
As mentioned above, EaseUS Todo Backup allows you to choose where backups are saved - locally or externally.
Click the "Browse..." button and select the location you want the backup to be saved:
Step 4: Safety measures and process completion.
Depending on the location you have chosen, there are a number of measures you should or should not take. If you are uploading to an internet-connected location (for example, Cloud storage, FTP, etc.), be sure to maintain your internet connection, otherwise you will have to start again. The same applies to external storage devices - do not unplug them until the process is complete.
The progress bar displays estimated time remaining until completion. Large backups (hundreds of gigabytes) can take hours to create (depending on storage device speed, internet connection, etc.). Therefore, the application also allows you to optionally choose what the system should do (shut down, sleep or hibernate) once the process has finished:
The best way to avoid damage from ransomware infections is to maintain regular up-to-date backups.
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The Nova Scotia government is trying to figure out what caused a province-wide crash of the Registry of Motor Vehicles computer system Tuesday morning.
The crash occurred after the system underwent routine maintenance, CBC News has learned.
A spokeswoman with Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations said technicians worked from 9 p.m. on Friday and through the weekend to ensure the computer system was operational.
"Staff worked through the long weekend to test the system and to ensure that the RMV (Registry of Motor Vehicles) application was functional. All indications were that the system was operational. These tests are not "real world" but do normally provide satisfactory indication of any issues," wrote Susan Tate, a spokeswoman for Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations.
"However, once the system went live on Tuesday morning, it became apparent that there were printing issues."
Tate said staff initiated contingency plans, providing interim documents to customers.
"This was a province-wide outage of the RMV application. Staff worked hard to stabilize the RMV system; our system outages are infrequent," Tate wrote in an email.
"We are working to determine the root cause."
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Cyber crime and political upheaval are the two biggest financial crime risks facing banks over the next year , a report said.
A survey of 200 professionals across banking and asset management found 44% felt new criminal techniques, like cyber crime, posed the largest threat to firms.
However, the report by LexisNexis Risk Solutions said 37% believed geo-political change, such as tighter sanctions imposed by the United States, presented an even greater financial crime risk.
Dean Curtis, UK managing director at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, said: "Imposing sanctions has recently been the US tool of choice when responding to an international threat.
"Over half of these sanctions have been implemented since 2009 and the Trump administration may potentially continue to utilise sanctions in favour of costly military action.
"Financial institutions have found managing evolving sanctions policies and the introduction of new targeted sanctions tools, such as the sectoral sanction regime, to be a significant challenge, making them understandably concerned about the need to manage and update risk policies, process and controls."
Changes to sanctions following the election of US President Donald Trump were of more concern to financial crime professionals than Britain's vote to leave the European Union, the report said.
It added that 30% felt Brexit would help fight criminals, while 14% believed it would have a negative impact and 56% were unsure.
Meanwhile, 92% were concerned old technology at organisations could make it harder to fight financial crime over the next two years.
The threat facing the financial firms was underscored by WannaCry ransomeware cyber attack earlier this month, which hit more than 300,000 computers in 150 countries, crippling organisations and global companies. | https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/news/bankers-see-cyber-crime-and-political-turmoil-as-main-threats-35769134.html |
Some of you may not be able to download OpenSesame, Expyriment, and any of the (many) other software packages that are hosted on GitHub.com. Apparently, GitHub is one of several of several sites that has been targeted by cyberattacks. These outages are local, so they do not affect everyone.
I suspect that this issue will be resolved quickly. If not, I will upload the downloads somewhere else.
I would tweet this news, but, well ... Twitter is unreachable too!
There's much bigger issues in the world, I know. But I first have to take care of the world I know. | http://forum.cogsci.nl/index.php?p=/discussion/2458/github-hosting-opensesame-and-expyriment-downloads-unreachable-due-to-cyberattacks |
There are several types of business risks (preventable, strategic, external, etc.). Once you become familiar with the various types, especially within your specific industry, you’re in better shape to plan for them.
2. Determine your company’s vulnerability for each risk.
Multiple studies have found that people overestimate their ability to influence events that, in fact, are heavily determined by chance. We tend to be overconfident about risk assessments and shortsighted in our assessment of the range of outcomes that could occur.
We often compound this problem with a confirmation bias, which drives us to favor information that supports our positions (typically successes) and suppress information that contradicts them (typically failures).
Risk management focuses on the negative rather than opportunities. It runs counter to the “can do” mentality of many contractors.
So don’t go too overboard on risk management. Often, it isn’t solved by establishing a long list of rules, but through appropriate job training, conversations, common sense, or just looking at a situation to determine the right thing to do.
The Most Overlooked Risk in Remodeling
One daily risk that remodelers typically overlook is jobsite dust. It’s more dangerous than you think. Failing to manage jobsite dust poses health issues for BOTH your team and your clients. Not only that, but it also damages belongings & equipment, and can destroy your reputation.
You can eliminate this problem by making sure your company follows These Best Practices on how to contain jobsite dust.
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Never hand over your credentials such as passwords, and sensitive information like bank account numbers etc.
Do not click on the link in emails, instead, type down the address on your browser.
1 out of 25 branded emails is a phishing email.
Phishing attacks have targeted almost 76% of organizations.
Nearly 80-90% of data breaches involve phishing attacks.
Compared to 2018, phishing scams have increased by a staggering 65%.
Every month around 1.5m new phishing websites are created.
Don't open e-mails from senders you are not familiar with.
Don't ever click on a link inside of an e-mail unless you know exactly where it is going.
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Amazingly enough, no matter how crazy our country gets we are a darn sight better than many of our neighbours. Many people from countries around us flee to South Africa for a better life. Only problem is for the better life you sometimes have to produce a South African identity document. These can be easily bought from corrupt government officials, but why buy one if you can borrow one?
I was working in Qwaqwa. It was an amazingly poverty-stricken place with what seemed to me to be almost total joblessness. I truly don’t know how the people survived. And yet people from neighbouring Lesotho would still move there illegally. I’ve never been to Lesotho personally but if Qwaqwa was a better proposition, then I can’t even imagine how bad life in Lesotho must have been.
Anyway, one day I got to work and was confronted with a sticky problem. The police were there and they apparently needed my help. You see as it turns out, a Lesotho illegal had died a week before in our hospital. In order to qualify for admission to our hospital she needed to be South African. Luckily her sister was the proud owner of a South African identity document and had simply lent it to her, along with her name. I assume they looked similar enough that the clerk working in admissions hadn’t noticed the picture in the book wasn’t that of the patient. More likely she simply didn’t check. The problem was that the patient had been declared dead by the doctor on call that particular night. Or rather the patient’s sister and her ID had been declared dead. At that stage no one yet knew who the patient was.
However, when the sister attempted to draw money at her local bank a day or two later, she was shocked to find out that her assets had been frozen on account of her being dead. This upset her because even thought she had been declared dead in her absence, aside from a sick feeling in the pit of her stomach, she felt quite alive. Suddenly it seemed the right thing to do to come clean and admit that she had lent her sister her identity document and therefore her identity.
Now the problem that the police at the hospital had was that they needed a fresh death certificate for the person lying in the freezer in the morgue whose identity they now knew. They presented me with the papers to sign. A small difficulty was the papers required me to identify the body as this new dead person. The police were quite willing to forego this technicality and get my signature. However I felt the entire problem had started because of a casual disregard for the finer points of the law. I was simply not willing to sign a document saying I had identified someone as dead if I had not identified said person as being in fact dead. Logic may have dictated that someone who had been lying in the morgue freezer for a week, even if they had not been dead when they got there would probably be dead by then, even if they had simply succumbed to boredom, but I felt I needed to look if the forms that I was required to sign stated that I had looked.
And so the sister, the cop and I took a stroll down to the morgue. The sister and the cop went on, a bit too much if you ask me, about the madness of the doctor in insisting on seeing the body. The last time I had been forced to go to the morgue was in the dead of night so actually I was, relatively speaking, in fairly good spirits.
Even being in good spirits and even in the light of day a morgue is not a great place to be and identifying the body of someone who had been on ice (along with her sister’s identity and bank account) is actually quite difficult. The normal human features seemed withered and pulled back, revealing a sort of grimace, as if she knew what cruel trick she had played on us all. I was not impressed. The form required me to see the body and see the body I had. I left, signed the form and walked away.
Later I could see the humour of the whole thing. I also couldn’t help thinking only in South Africa could such absurdities take place.
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The University of Leeds School of Law and Emory Law are convening a workshop on October 27-28, 2017, in Leeds, United Kingdom, titled A Workshop on Professionalism and Vulnerability. For this initial workshop the conveners are particularly interested in three bedrock professions – law, medicine, and business.
This workshop will use the lens of individual and institutional vulnerability to examine historic, comparative, and contemporaneous depictions of professionalism. This new approach is proposed at a point at which core features of professionalism have been undermined by the pressures of neo-liberal market imperatives, alongside a post-modern cultural skepticism about professions’ claims to expert knowledge. The workshop will explore the ways in which contingent and complex conceptions of professionalism may be understood and enacted by professional actors within a range of organizations. Thus, is it possible to conceive of a vision of professionalism which can serve as a form of “protection” or source of resilience for professionals as managing the diverse, often conflicting, demands of those who employ them, institutional norms, codes of conduct, and the law – at the very moment when notions of ‘professionalism’ are challenged and undermined?
Deadline & Submission Procedure: Email a proposal of several paragraphs as a Word or PDF document by July 31, 2017 to Rachel Ezrol, rezrol[@]emory.edu. Decisions will be made by August 7, 2017 and working paper drafts will be due September 22, 2017 so they can be duplicated and distributed prior to the Workshop. | http://legalscholarshipblog.com/2017/07/31/call-for-papers-a-workshop-on-professionalism-and-vulnerability-leeds-united-kingdom/ |
One of the best ends to a week, ever! My new, first solo book, published by Routledge, arrived into my office! Sport Cyberpsychology is the first text of its kind, with a companion website too – featuring extra readings, lecture notes multiple choice questions and other suggested online resources.
Sport Cyberpsychology is suitable reading for all sport psychology and cyberpsychology students, sport coaches, sport scientists, sport medicine personnel….anyone, really, who is interested in how technology has become part of sport and influences the lives of athletes – their preparations for their sport, their interactions with the online world etc. If you wish to purchase a copy of Sport Cyberpsychology, here is the link to it on Routledge’s website. Please avail of my special author’s friends and colleagues discount of 30% by entering the code SC230 at the ‘checkout’ when completing your purchase. | http://droliviahurley.com/sport-cyberpsychology-its-arrived/ |
A fast-moving wave of ransomware attacks is hitting hard across the world, exploiting a recently patched vulnerability that was exposed in documents leaked from the NSA by the mysterious Shadow Broker group.
Dubbed WannaCry, the ransomware is exploiting a critical vulnerability in Microsoft’s Server Message Block (SMB) which was patched by Microsoft (MS17-010) for supported versions of Windows last month.
Also known as WCry, WanaCrypt0r, WannaCrypt, or Wana Decrypt0r, the ransomware strain has reportedly hit more than 100 countries in less than 24 hours.
While up to date and fully-patched Windows installations are not at risk, Microsoft took the highly unusual step of providing a security update for those using Windows platforms that are in custom support only, including Windows XP, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2003.
“We also know that some of our customers are running versions of Windows that no longer receive mainstream support,” Microsoft said. “That means those customers will not have received the above mentioned Security Update released in March. Given the potential impact to customers and their businesses, we made the decision to make the Security Update for platforms in custom support only, Windows XP, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2003, broadly available for download.”
The malware outbreak began, Friday and is being described as the biggest-ever ransomware attack, hitting hospitals in Britain as well as the Spanish telecom giant Telefonica and was also spreading in other countries, including Russian banks, FedEx and European car makers.
According to security firm F-Secure, WannaCry is the biggest ransomware outbreak in history, saying that 130,000 systems in more than 100 countries had been affected as of Saturday.
A spokesman for Barts Health NHS Trust in London told AFP that it was experiencing “major IT disruption” and delays at all four of its hospitals, and that ambulances were being diverted to nearby hospitals.
“Unlike most other attacks, this malware is spreading primarily by direct infection from machine to machine on local networks, rather than purely by email,” Lance Cottrell, chief scientist at Ntrepid, told SecurityWeek.
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Productivity gains from data privacy for machine learning (ML) are very possible. The data quality for training ML models must be excellent in order to produce good results. Any ML algorithm can only function effectively when given a large amount of excellent training data. Several organizations work together to obtain such high-quality data.
It is crucial to uphold data privacy for machine learning, confidentiality, and profit-sharing while we are obtaining data from other businesses. You will have a thorough understanding of how and why PPML (Privacy-preserving machine learning) has become crucial as businesses move to cloud settings or collaborate. In this article, yeuesports.com will discuss main 4 stakes of data privacy for machine learning.
There is always a risk to data privacy when using machine learning systems, such as when using them for intrusion detection or healthcare. Data leaks and cyberattacks are happening more frequently and costing more money to stop. Because they can steal information that can be used to identify persons or other valuable information that can be sold, cybercriminals are drawn to vast amounts of data kept for training purposes.
Additionally, ML models themselves are vulnerable because it is possible to extract sensitive data from them. For instance, a study shows how to determine whether a record was included in the training dataset for a specific ML model. They tested their approach using machine learning algorithms from Amazon and Google Cloud, and the results were 74% and 94% accuracy, respectively.
Main 4 Stakes of Data Privacy for Machine Learning
Protecting personally identifiable information (PII), or information that may be used to identify a specific person, is a significant issue in this situation. Companies must adhere to a number of data protection regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe, in addition to protecting PII from potential leaks. The consequences of violating the GDPR could be severe.
Cyberattacks risk having negative legal, financial, and reputational repercussions for the businesses collecting the data as well as the end-users to whom the data relates. Because additional quasi-identifiers may be used to pin down a single person in the dataset, it would not be sufficient to just delete PII from a dataset, such as names and addresses. For instance, William Weld, the governor of Massachusetts, was re-identified in a study by Latanya Sweeney using seemingly anonymised health data records that only included his birth date, gender, and ZIP code.
To overcome these difficulties, ML makes an effort to maintain data privacy by including a variety of data privacy-preserving methods. These methods include machine learning-specific methods like federated learning, homomorphic encryption, and perturbation techniques like differential privacy and multi-party computing.
the guarantee that the training data won’t be reverse-engineered by a malicious party. Recent research has shown that reconstructing training data and reverse-engineering models is not as difficult as one might think, despite the fact that gathering information about training data and model weights is slightly more challenging than gathering information from plain-text (the technical term for unencrypted) input and output data.
The speed at which generative sequence models (such as character language models) may learn unexpected information from a training set is calculated in the paper. A character language model is trained by Carlini and Wagner using the Penn Treebank with the “secret” that “the random number is ooooooooo,” where ooooooooo is a (fake) social security number. They show how it may be advantageous for them to discover a secret they have kept inside their own copy of the Penn Treebank Dataset (PTD). By training a character language model on 5% of the PTD, they are able to determine how much memory is present in the network. Memorization is at its best when the test set loss is at its lowest. At this point, the secret is well known.
the guarantee that the model won’t be stolen by an adversary. Many companies provide developers predictive skills through APIs or, more recently, software that can be downloaded, and AI models may be their main source of revenue. Model privacy is the last of the four stakes to be examined and is vital to both user and business interests. Companies won’t be motivated to develop novel products or spend money improving AI skills (an act that is difficult to research) if their rivals can easily copy their models.
Machine learning models are the primary intellectual property and products of many businesses; as a result, having one stolen can have detrimental financial effects. Additionally, a model’s outputs can be used to directly steal or reverse-engineer it. | https://yeuesports.com/main-4-stakes-of-data-privacy-for-machine-learning/ |
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Malware creators commonly use obfuscation — attempts to make the code unreadable so that antiviruses will not recognize the malware — typically employing special packaging software for that purpose. However, antivirus developers caught on, and now antivirus software effortlessly unpacks such packages. The developers behind SynAck chose another way that requires more effort on both sides: thoroughly obfuscating the code before compiling it, making detection significantly harder for security solutions.
That’s not the only evasion technique the new version of SynAck uses. It also employs a rather complicated Process Doppelgänging technique — and it is the first ransomware seen in the wild to do so. Process Doppelgänging was first presented at Black Hat 2017 by security researchers, after which it was picked up by malefactors and used in several malware species.
Process Doppelgänging relies on some features of the NTFS file system and a legacy Windows process loader that exists in all Windows versions since Windows XP, letting developers create fileless malware that can pass off malicious actions as harmless, legitimate processes. The technique is complicated; to read more about it, see Securelist’s more detailed post on the topic.
SynAck has two more noteworthy features. First, it checks if it’s installed in the right directory. If it’s not, it doesn’t run — that’s an attempt to avoid detection by the automatic sandboxes various security solutions use. Second, SynAck checks if it’s installed on a computer with a keyboard set to a certain script — in this case, Cyrillic — in which case it also does nothing. That’s a common technique for restricting malware to specific regions.
The usual crime
From the user’s perspective, SynAck is just more ransomware, notable mainly for its steep demand: $3,000. Before encrypting a user’s files, SynAck ensures it has access to its important file targets by killing some processes that would otherwise keep the files in use and off limits.
The victim sees the ransom note, including contact instructions, on the logon screen. Unfortunately, SynAck uses a strong encryption algorithm, and no flaws have been found in its implementation, so there is no way yet to decrypt the encrypted files.
We have seen SynAck distributed mostly by Remote Desktop Protocol brute force, which means it’s mostly targeted at business users. The limited number of attacks thus far — all of them in the USA, Kuwait, and Iran — bears out this hypothesis.
Getting ready for the next generation of ransomware
Even if SynAck is not coming for you, its existence is a clear sign that ransomware is evolving, becoming more and more sophisticated and harder to protect against. Decryptor utilities will appear less frequently as attackers learn to avoid the mistakes that made the creation of those decryptors possible. And despite ceding ground to hidden miners (just as we predicted), ransomware is still a big global trend, and knowing how to protect against all such threats is a must for every Internet user.
Here are a few tips that can help you avoid infection or, if necessary, minimize the consequences.
Back up your data regularly. Store backups on separate media not permanently connected to your network or to the Internet.
If you do not use Windows Remote Desktop in your business processes, disable it.
Use a good security solution with a built-in firewall and specific antiransomware components, such as Kaspersky Small Office Security for small business or Kaspersky Endpoint Security for bigger companies. Kaspersky Lab’s products detect SynAck despite its evasion strategies.
If you already have another security solution installed, you can still install Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool, which is free and compatible with security suites from other vendors. | https://me-en.kaspersky.com/blog/synack-ransomware-featured/11058/ |
In the wake of the Sony breach, spy agency's Information Assurance Directorate (IAD) arm provides best practices to mitigate damage of data annihilation attacks.
Prevent, detect, and contain: Those are the key overarching strategies for combating data-destroying malware attacks, according to a new report issued this month by the National Security Agency.
The NSA's Information Assurance Directorate (IAD) outlined key best practices for defending against such attacks-- à la Sony or Saudi Aramco -- that require organizations being proactive rather than reactive to a cyberattack.
"Once a malicious actor achieves privileged control of an organization's network, the actor has the ability to steal or destroy all of the data that is on the network," the NSA says in its new "Defensive Best Practices for Destructive Malware" report.
The report comes in the wake of the massive and destructive attack on Sony, and includes some already well-known best security practices.
Some tools can mitigate some of the damage, the report says, but preventing the attacker from getting control over the network is a more effective defense. "The earlier that network defenders can detect and contain an intrusion, the less damage the intruder can possible cause," the report says. Planning for the worst-case scenario is also key, according to the NSA.
NSA's recommendations recap some strategies the NSA previously had published in its "Information Assurance Mitigation Strategies" report. Among the best practices in the latest report for preventing, detecting, and containing attacks are:
On the incident response side, NSA recommends an incident response plan and regular testing of the plan. "Preparing through offline backups and exercised incident response and recovery plans can make the organization more resilient, enabling quick reconstitution and the resumption of normal business functions as soon as possible," the report says.
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remember that in implementing RACF on an MVS system access had to be granted on an item by item basis. this is fundamental to security. it gives you control over who has access to do what using the various tools available. Your access list is an auditable item. make sure your auditor knows how you are controlling access.
restricting access to files based on user ID is inadequate for any user who is running programs of an un-known nature. remember: modern documents -- web pages, e/mail, and such must be treated as executable files where it is possible that the documents contains or links to something that is executable.
2014 has been headlined as "The Year of the Hack". unless we start doing things differently 2015 will be more of the same. Change will be painful as it so often is. But at some point it becomes the only acceptable option.
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Risk management within law firms is a rapidly developing area. In the last year economic changes alone (the term 'credit crunch' was as yet unheard of when the second edition was written) have served to highlight the need for your risk management strategy to be under constant review. The credit crunch raises the game for all firms substantially, bringing to the fore issues involving: People; Clients; Regulatory risk; and Insurance.
This report, substantially increased in size to deal with the emerging issues, aims to give you a clear understanding of how they will affect your law firm and how you need to respond, in order to manage them effectively. The third edition covers:
and Business continuity planning.
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Ata Hakcil, a security researcher at WizCas, discovered an information leak in Microsoft's Bing search service. Through a misconfigured Elasticsearch server, 6.5TB of information from searches made with the Bing mobile application was leaked.
The server, which is estimated to grow about 200GB a day, contains records of people who have searched in more than 70 countries. As provided by the research, among the exposed data are search terms, location coordinates, search date, operating system, device model, etc.
The WizCas team of researchers alerted the MSRC (Microsoft Security Response Center) and they immediately secured the exposed Elasticsearch server.
Microsoft sent the ZDNet news portal a statement from its spokesperson in which it clarified that the configuration failure was fixed and that, after analysis, it was determined that the exposed data was limited and not identified. | https://www.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/cybersecurity-highlights/leaked-bing-search-data-through-elasticsearch-server |
The Global Commodity Trading, Transaction, and Risk Management (CTRM) Software Market has witnessed continuous growth in the past few years and is projected to grow even further during the forecast period (2019-2025). The assessment provides a 360 Degree view and insights, outlining the key outcomes of the industry. These insights help the business decision-makers to formulate better business plans and make informed decisions for improved profitability. In addition, the study helps venture or private players in understanding the companies more precisely to make better informed decisions. Some of the key players in the Global Commodity Trading, Transaction, and Risk Management (CTRM) Software market are AgExceed, Agiblocks CTRM, AgroSoft, AspectCTRM, Balsamo, Beacon.io, BlackLight, Brady CTRM, CC1, CINCH, CitrusPro, Comcore, Comotor, CoreTRM, CTRM4JDE, DataGenic, MUREX, Openlink & Triple Point Technology
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Your Data is in danger! In an increasingly digitalised world and economy, offline and online security are fundamental pillars for any well-respected company. It is crucial for an organisation to protect its networks and data from any attacks, damage, or unauthorised third-party access. In other words, a good cybersecurity background.
Cybersecurity, broadly speaking, refers to the practices of technology information security with cybersecurity attacks coming in a variety of forms, and cover a broad range of cyber-invasions. But why should you care as a mover? Because it’s basically about protecting all of the sensitive information that you have access to, private details of customers, passwords to different websites (bank details, service providers, company accounts), or any other private data that you may have.
passwords and access your personal data. Although cybersecurity experts insist on using different passwords for your accounts, about 70% of users re-use their passwords on various platforms, meaning that even if your password is strong but use it on a compromised website, your personal data is highly accessible for cyberhackers. For that matter, it is crucial to have distinct passwords for the different websites you visit; that way, if a website does get hacked, then you can be sure that all of your other information can be safe. Think about all the different important passwords you use constantly to access company accounts and financial procedures. If only one website gets breached, then there is a chance that all other accounts could face the same problem. Check if your email address has been compromised through Here. Regardless of the size and reputation of a company, there is always a risk of your data being compromised.
Fact: Almost 90% of cybersecurity incidents in a company are due to human errors.
Think of it like this, when you add milk to your coffee, and the hacker needs to get only the milk out. But there is no way, as it has already been mixed with all the coffee. There is no way to just get the milk out. That is why it is mathematically known that it cannot be reversed so they are 100% safe. Even if both your password and email address have been breached, the hacker would need to have physical access to your phone to get your information. One-time passwords can be set-up with all of the most popular mailboxes such as Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo.
Starting off by taking small steps to protect yourself to ensure that your information is safe, must be the main priority for your company. If you found these tips useful and want to see more regular knowledge on how to improve your business, make sure to follow us on both Facebook and Linkedin. We are constantly posting tips and tricks to help make your business more effective and efficient. | https://www.triglobal.org/news/infoglobal-issue-2/online-security-awareness-best-practices-to-protect-your-company-and-your-customers/ |
If you cannot open your images, documents, or files and they have a .fefg extension, then your computer is infected with the STOP/DJVU ransomware.
This ransomware encrypts the personal documents found on the victim’s computer with the “.fefg” extension, then displays a message which offers to decrypt the data if payment in Bitcoin is made. The instructions are placed on the victim’s desktop in the “_readme.txt” file.
FEFG is a file-encrypting ransomware infection that restricts access to data (documents, images, videos) by encrypting files with the “.fefg” extension. It then attempts to extort money from victims by asking for “ransom”, in the form of Bitcoin cryptocurrency, in exchange for access to data.
When you are first infected with the FEFG ransomware it will scan your computer for images, videos, and important productivity documents and files such as .doc, .docx, .xls, .pdf. When these files are detected, the ransomware will encrypt them and change their extension to “.fefg”, so that you are no longer able to open them.
Once the FEFG ransomware has encrypted the files on your computer, it will display the “_readme.txt” file that contains the ransom note and instructions on how to contact the authors of this ransomware. The victims of this ransomware will be asked to contact these malware developers via the [email protected] and [email protected] email addresses.
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Cfhkf-criminals spam out an email, with forged header information, tricking you into believing that it is from a shipping company like DHL or FedEx. The email tells you that they tried to deliver a package to you, but failed for some reason. Sometimes the emails claim to be notifications of a shipment you have made. Either way, you can’t resist being curious as to what the email is referring to – and open the attached file (or click on a link inside the email). And with that, your computer is infected with the FEFG ransomware.
The FEFG ransomware was also observed attacking victims by exploiting vulnerabilities in the program installed on the computer or the operating system itself. Commonly exploited software includes the operating system itself, browsers, Microsoft Office, and third-party applications.
Remove the FEFG ransomware and recover the files
It’s important to understand that by starting the removal process you risk losing your files, as we cannot guarantee that you will be able to recover them. Your files may be permanently compromised when trying to remove this infection or trying to recover the encrypted documents.
We cannot be held responsible for losing your files or documents during this removal process.
It’s recommended to create a backup image of the encrypted drives before proceeding with the malware removal instructions.
This malware removal guide may appear overwhelming due to the number of steps and numerous programs that are being used. We have only written it this way to provide clear, detailed, and easy-to-understand instructions that anyone can use to remove malware for free.
Press Windows logo key + I on your keyboard to open Settings. If that doesn’t work, right-click on the Start button, then select Settings. In the right window, click on Recovery.
On the Choose an option screen, select “Troubleshoot“.
On the “Troubleshoot” screen, click the “Advanced Options” button.
On the “Advanced Options” page, click the “Startup Settings” option.
While your computer is running in Safe Mode with Networking, we will need to download, install and run a scan with Malwarebytes (explained in Step 2).
Before you enter Safe Mode, you need to enter the Windows Recovery Environment (winRE). To do this, follow the below steps:
Press the Windows logo key + I on your keyboard to open Settings. If that doesn’t work, select the Start button, then select Settings.
In Windows 8, this option is labeled “Windows Startup Settings” instead.
On the “Startup Settings” page, click the “Restart”.
After your device restarts, you’ll see a list of options. Select option 5 from the list or press F5 to enter Safe Mode with Networking.
Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, and then restart your computer.
When the computer starts you will see your computer’s hardware being listed. When you see this information start to press the F8 key repeatedly until you are presented with the Advanced Boot Options.
While the computer is in Safe Mode with Networking, we will download, install and run a system scan with Malwarebytes.
Malwarebytes Free is one of the most popular and most used anti-malware software for Windows, and good reasons. It is able to destroy many types of malware that other software tends to miss, without costing you absolutely nothing. When it comes to cleaning up an infected device, Malwarebytes has always been free and we recommend it as an essential tool in the fight against malware.
Double-click on the Malwarebytes setup file.
When Malwarebytes has finished downloading, double-click on the MBSetup file to install Malwarebytes on your computer. Follow the on-screen prompts to install Malwarebytes.
When the Malwarebytes installation begins, you will see the Malwarebytes setup wizard which will guide you through the installation process. The Malwarebytes installer will first ask you what type of computer are you installing this program on, click either Personal Computer or Work Computer.
On the next screen, click “Install” to install Malwarebytes on your computer.
Malwarebytes will now remove the FEFG ransomware malware and other malicious programs that it has found. To complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes will ask you to restart your computer.
When the malware removal process is complete, your computer should start in normal mode (if not, simply restart your device to exit Safe Mode) and continue with the rest of the instructions. We do recommend that you run another scan with Malwarebytes once you’re in Normal mode to make sure all the malicious files were removed.
STEP 3: Scan and clean your computer with HitmanPro
In this third step, while the computer is in normal back, we will download and run a scan with HitmanPro to remove the FEFG ransomware and other malicious programs.
HitmanPro is a second opinion scanner that takes a unique cloud-based approach to malware scanning. HitmanPro scans the behavior of active files and also files in locations where malware normally resides for suspicious activity. If it finds a suspicious file that’s not already known, HitmanPro sends it to its clouds to be scanned by two of the best antivirus engines today, which are Bitdefender and Kaspersky.
Although HitmanPro is shareware and costs $24.95 for 1 year on 1 PC, there is actually no limit on scanning. The limitation only kicks in when there is a need to remove or quarantine detected malware by HitmanPro on your system and by then, you can activate the one-time 30-days trial to enable the clean up.
When HitmanPro has finished downloading, double-click on “hitmanpro.exe” (for 32-bit versions of Windows) or “hitmanpro_x64.exe” (for 64-bit versions of Windows) to install this program on your PC. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the Downloads folder.
You may be presented with a User Account Control pop-up asking if you want to allow HitmanPro to make changes to your device. When HitmanPro has finished the scan, it will display a list of all the malware that the program has found. Click on the “Next” button to remove the FEFG ransomware and other malicious programs.
Click on “Activate free license”.
Click on the “Activate free license” button to begin the free 30 days trial and remove the FEFG ransomware and other malicious files from the computer.
STEP 4: Double-check for malicious programs with Emsisoft Emergency Kit
In this fourth step, we will scan the computer with Emsisoft Emergency Kit to remove any leftover files from the FEFG ransomware and other malicious programs.
While the Malwarebytes and HitmanPro scans are more than enough, we’re recommending Emsisoft Emergency Kit to users who still have malware-related issues or just want to make sure their computer is 100% clean.
Emsisoft Emergency Kit is a free second opinion scanner that can be used without installation to scan and clean infected computers. On your desktop, the “EEK” folder (C:\EEK) should now be open. To start Emsisoft, click on the “Start Emsisoft Emergency Kit” file to open this program.
You may be presented with a User Account Control dialog asking you if you want to run this file. If this happens, you should click “Yes” to continue with the installation.
Click on “Malware Scan”.
Emsisoft Emergency Kit will start and it will ask you for permission to update itself. Once the update process is complete, click on the “Scan” tab, and perform a “Malware Scan“.
Emsisoft Emergency Kit will now scan your computer for the FEFG malicious files. This process can take a few minutes.
Click on “Quarantine Selected”.
When the Emsisoft scan has finished, you will be presented with a screen reporting which malicious files were detected on your computer. To remove the FEFG ransomware, click on the “Quarantine Selected“.
When the malware removal process is complete, Emsisoft Emergency Kit may need to restart your computer. Click on the “Restart” button to restart your computer.
When the process is complete, you can close Emsisoft and continue with the rest of the instructions.
STEP 5: Restore the files encrypted by the FEFG ransomware
Unfortunately, in most cases, it’s not possible to recover the files encrypted by the FEFG ransomware because the private key which is needed to unlock the encrypted files is only available through the attackers. However, below we’ve listed two options you can use to try and recover your files.
Make sure you remove the malware from your system first, otherwise, it will repeatedly lock your system or encrypt files.
When Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu has finished downloading, double-click on “decrypt_STOPDjvu.exe” to run this program on your computer. Click the “Decrypt” button to start the decryption process. The screen will switch to a status view, informing you about the current process and decryption status of your files.
The decryptor will inform you once the decryption process is finished. If you require the report for your records, you can save it by clicking the “Save log” button. If your system was compromised through the Windows Remote Desktop feature, we also recommend changing all passwords of all users that are allowed to login remotely and checking the local user accounts for additional accounts the attacker might have added.
If the “Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu” can’t decrypt your documents and you do not plan on paying the ransom, it is advised that you make an image of the encrypted drives so that you can decrypt them in the future.
Malware – short for malicious software – is an umbrella term that refers to any software program deliberately created to perform an unauthorized and often harmful action.
Viruses, backdoors, keyloggers, spyware ,adware, rootkits, and trojans are just a few examples of what is considered malware.
A few years ago,it was once sufficient to call something a ‘virus’ or ‘trojan horse’, however today’s infection methods and vectors evolved and the terms ‘virus and trojan’ no longer provided a satisfactory definition for all the types of rogue programs that exist.
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The rise of ransomware has had a significant effect on modern disaster recovery, shaping the way we protect data and plan a recovery. It does not bring the same physical destruction of a natural disaster, but the effects within an organization -- and on its reputation -- can be lasting.
It's no wonder that recovering from ransomware has become such a priority in recent years.
It's hard to imagine a time when ransomware wasn't a threat, but while cyberattacks date back as far as the late 1980s, ransomware in particular has had a relatively recent rise in prominence. Ransomware is a type of malware attack that can be carried out in a number of ways, but generally the "ransom" part of the name comes from one of the ways attackers hope to profit from it. The victim's data is locked, often behind encryption, and held for ransom until the attacker is paid. Assuming the attacker is telling the truth, the data will be decrypted and returned. Again, this assumes that the anonymous person or group that just stole your data is being honest.
"Just pay the ransom" is rarely the first piece of advice an expert will offer. Not only do you not know if payment will actually result in your computer being unlocked, but developments in backup and recovery have made recovering from ransomware without paying the attacker possible. While this method of cyberattack seems specially designed to make victims panic and pay up, doing so does not guarantee you'll get your data back or won't be asked for more money.
Disaster recovery has changed significantly in the 20 years TechTarget has been covering technology news, but the rapid rise of ransomware to the top of the potential disaster pyramid is one of the more remarkable changes to occur. According to a U.S. government report, by 2016 4,000 ransomware attacks were occurring daily. This was a 300% increase over the previous year. In this brief retrospective, take a look back at the major attacks that made headlines, evolving advice and warnings regarding ransomware, and how organizations are fighting back.
In the news
The appropriately named WannaCry ransomware attack began spreading in May 2017, using an exploit leaked from the National Security Agency targeting Windows computers. WannaCry is a worm, which means that it can spread without participation from the victims, unlike phishing attacks, which require action from the recipient to spread widely.
Ransomware recovery has changed the disaster recovery model, and it won't be going away any time soon.
How big was the WannaCry attack? Affecting computers in as many as 150 countries, WannaCry is estimated to have caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. According to cyber risk modeling company Cyence, the total costs associated with the attack could be as high as $4 billion.
Rather than the price of the ransom itself, the biggest issue companies face is the cost of being down. Because so many organizations were infected with the WannaCry virus, news spread that those who paid the ransom were never given the decryption key, so most victims did not pay. However, many took a financial hit from the downtime the attack caused. Another major attack in 2017, NotPetya, cost Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk hundreds of millions of dollars. And that's just one victim.
In 2018, the city of Atlanta's recovery from ransomware ended up costing more than $5 million, and shut down several city departments for five days. In the Matanuska-Susitna borough of Alaska in 2018, 120 of 150 servers were affected by ransomware, and the government workers resorted to using typewriters to stay operational. Whether it is on a global or local scale, the consequences of ransomware are clear.
Ransomware attacks had a meteoric rise in 2016.
Taking center stage
Looking back, the massive increase in ransomware attacks between 2015 and 2016 signaled when ransomware really began to take its place at the head of the data threat pack. Experts not only began emphasizing the importance of backup and data protection against attacks, but planning for future potential recoveries. Depending on your DR strategy, recovering from ransomware could fit into your current plan, or you might have to start considering an overhaul.
By 2017, the ransomware threat was impossible to ignore. According to a 2018 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 39% of malware attacks carried out in 2017 were ransomware, and ransomware had soared from being the fifth most common type of malware to number one.
According to the 2018 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, ransomware was the most prevalent type of malware attack in 2017.
Ransomware was not only becoming more prominent, but more sophisticated as well. Best practices for DR highlighted preparation for ransomware, and an emphasis on IT resiliency entered backup and recovery discussions. Protecting against ransomware became less about wondering what would happen if your organization was attacked, and more about what you would do when your organization was attacked. Ransomware recovery planning wasn't just a good idea, it was a priority.
As a result of the recent epidemic, more organizations appear to be considering disaster recovery planning in general. As unthinkable as it may seem, many organizations have been reluctant to invest in disaster recovery, viewing it as something they might need eventually. This mindset is dangerous, and results in many companies not having a recovery plan in place until it's too late.
Bouncing back
While ransomware attacks may feel like an inevitability -- which is how companies should prepare -- that doesn't mean the end is nigh. Recovering from ransomware is possible, and with the right amount of preparation and help, it can be done.
The modern backup market is evolving in such a way that downtime is considered practically unacceptable, which bodes well for ransomware recovery. Having frequent backups available is a major element of recovering, and taking advantage of vendor offerings can give you a boost when it comes to frequent, secure backups.
Vendors such as Reduxio, Nasuni and Carbonite have developed tools aimed at ransomware recovery, and can have you back up and running without significant data loss within hours. Whether the trick is backdating, snapshots, cloud-based backup and recovery, or server-level restores, numerous tools out there can help with recovery efforts. Other vendors working in this space include Acronis, Asigra, Barracuda, Commvault, Datto, Infrascale, Quorum, Unitrends and Zerto.
Along with a wider array of tech options, more information about ransomware is available than in the past. This is particularly helpful with ransomware attacks, because the attacks in part rely on the victims unwittingly participating. Whether you're looking for tips on protecting against attacks or recovering after the fact, a wealth of information is available.
The widespread nature of ransomware is alarming, but also provides first-hand accounts of what happened and what was done to recover after the attack. You may not know when ransomware is going to strike, but recovery is no longer a mystery.
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Cyber security is the practice of protecting electronic devices, networks, and sensitive information from unauthorized access or attack. It involves a range of protective measures that are put in place to safeguard against cyber threats such as hacking, viruses, and other forms of malicious activity.
In today’s digital age where most aspects of our lives revolve around technology and the internet, cyber security has become increasingly important. As more businesses move their operations online, the need for strong cyber security protocols becomes even more pressing.
To achieve effective cyber security, several strategies are employed including firewalls, encryption technologies and user authentication mechanisms among others. Cyber security professionals work tirelessly to design secure systems that can withstand attacks from hackers who attempt to steal sensitive information or disrupt business operations.
The field of cybersecurity is constantly evolving as new threats emerge every day. This makes it essential for individuals interested in this field to be adaptable with advanced technical skills capable of keeping up with changing trends in order to stay ahead of potential attackers.
The Different Types of Cyber Security Jobs
There’s no doubt that the field of cybersecurity is diverse and ever-growing. As a result, there are numerous types of jobs available in this industry. Here are some of the different types of cyber security jobs you might consider pursuing:
1. Information Security Analyst: These professionals work to protect an organization’s computer systems from potential threats by implementing various security measures.
2. Penetration Tester: Also known as ethical hackers, penetration testers work to identify vulnerabilities within an organization’s system so they can be addressed before being exploited by malicious actors.
3. Cybersecurity Consultant: This role involves providing guidance and advice to organizations on how best to secure their systems and data against cyber attacks.
4. Cryptographer: Cryptographers specialize in creating algorithms and protocols for encrypting sensitive information to make it more secure.
5. Incident Responder: When a cyber attack occurs, incident responders are responsible for quickly identifying the source of the problem and taking steps to mitigate its impact on the affected organization.
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in cyber security, it’s important to understand what skills and qualifications are necessary for getting a job in this field. Here are some steps you can take to increase your chances of success:
1. Get Educated: Cybersecurity is a complex field that requires both technical knowledge and practical experience. Pursue formal education through college courses or specialized training programs.
2. Gain Experience: Many employers require hands-on experience before hiring, so consider internships, part-time jobs or volunteer work to gain valuable experience.
3. Certifications: There are several certifications available such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification, which can help demonstrate your expertise and commitment to the field.
4. Networking: Attend industry events and conferences where you can meet potential employers and colleagues who may be able to offer advice on job openings or refer you directly.
By following these steps, you’ll be better equipped with the skills needed for landing a cyber security job opportunity.
What to Expect in a Cyber Security Job
Cyber security is a rapidly growing field, and as such, it offers plenty of opportunities for those looking to break into the industry. If you’re considering a career in cyber security, it’s important to know what to expect from your job.
Firstly, you should expect to be constantly learning. Cyber security threats are always evolving, which means that there will always be new techniques and technologies that you need to understand in order to stay ahead of the game.
Secondly, you’ll likely be working with a team of other professionals who have different areas of expertise. This means that communication skills are essential if you want to succeed in this field.
Thirdly, expect some level of stress. Cyber attacks can happen at any time and can be very damaging if not handled quickly and effectively. It’s therefore important that cyber security professionals are able to work well under pressure.
Don’t underestimate the importance of attention-to-detail. In cyber security jobs even small mistakes or oversights can have huge consequences. As such, being meticulous is an essential trait for anyone working in this field.
Conclusion
Cyber security is a rapidly growing field with an abundance of job opportunities available. With the increasing amount of cyber threats and attacks, companies are in need of skilled professionals to protect their sensitive information.
To get started in this exciting career path, it’s important to have relevant education or experience in IT or computer science. Additionally, obtaining certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) can greatly enhance your chances of landing a job in the field.
Once you’ve secured a position in cyber security, be prepared for an ever-evolving industry that requires constant learning and adaptation. Stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and threats by attending conferences and continuing education courses.
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Hi, I'm Kelly Garofalo – you may know me as the voice of the moderator in most of our security webcasts. (You know, the one that tells you about how you can snag CPE credits for joining us and sends you a nice follow-up so that you can access more wonderful webcasts and content.) I'm excited to bring you the top takeaways from our recent webcast, “9 Top Takeaways from the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report” (Essentially this is a TL;DR of our TL;DR webinar for this year's report.) If you are interested in learning about data breach trends you should be aware of, keep reading!
In our May 22 webinar we heard from Nicholas J. Percoco (VP of Strategic Services at Rapid7) and Lital Asher-Dotan (Senior Product Marketing Manager at Rapid7) about the most significant findings from the 2014 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report.
Some key takeaways for attendees from the live broadcast were:
Creds, creds, creds! – As emphasized by the very recent eBay data breach; stolen credentials are a fast-growing trend. When attackers are logging in using a legitimate username and password, they are very difficult to detect, so it is more important than ever to have visibility into normal user behavior so that the misuse of credentials is easy to hone in on as soon as unusual behavior is observed.
*It's very important to ensure users NEVER re-use passwords since compromised credentials in one breach could means their information can be compromised anywhere else those credentials are in use.
Attackers are getting more and more sophisticated – Attacker methods are evolving as quickly as security programs and technologies are evolving. Attackers are leaving less of a signature on networks and are creating increasingly tailored and realistic methods of targeting users. When an attacker understand someone's typical conversations and interaction patterns, it becomes very easy to get a click from a user – as their emails and websites look completely legitimate! And this one click can be all they need to infiltrate a network.
Patterns are key – 95% of breaches that have ever happened follow 9 specific patterns, so all organizations must examine these patterns alongside their security programs to find out where gaps might be and immediately fill them.
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Risk management plans are the shields for traders to minimize the chances of making losses that can be caused by currency rate fluctuations.
Additionally, a well-executed risk management plan for forex trading can make trading safer, under further control, and less stressful. This article’s objective is to provide you with a thorough representation of a forex risk management plan and other relevant factors.
One further factor of the forex market is the interest rate. It represents the percentage return on investment that individuals or institutions receive for lending their funds to others. One of the many risks of investing in forex is that it has a significant impact on currency exchange rates. The demand for a currency will automatically increase if the central bank of that country decides to raise the interest rate. This is because more people will want to save money or make investments in that currency since it offers them higher returns. As a result, the currency will gain strength and appreciate in value relative to other currencies.
In contrast, if the central bank decides to reduce the interest rate, so will the demand for it. This is due to the fact that investments and savings made in that currency will result in lower payouts than before. As a result, both the value of the currency and its exchange rate will decline.
The majority of well-known markets in the US close on Friday at 5:00 PM ET. Charts all over the world freeze as if the price remains at that level until the next time they can be traded when traders close their operations for the weekend. But the truth isn’t revealed in that frozen state. Markets are still moving over the weekend, and by the time you can trade them again, they may have changed significantly.
Although gaps aren’t always there, they do happen and can be unexpected at most of the time. The gaps can be very wide and could cause a stop to jump over it if it were placed there. Simply close down your position before the weekend to avoid them, and you might even try to take advantage of them by adopting a gap-trading strategy.
Diversifying The Investment
Diversifying the investments can protect against market declines, which are potentially balanced by gains in other markets that may be performing better.
With this in mind, one can control their Forex risk by making sure that it just represents a percentage of their investment portfolio. However, expansion can also be done by trading many currency pairs.
Risk management and trading psychology have a lot of identical elements. Forex traders must possess emotional self-control. If a trader can’t control their emotion, it is most likely to result in not getting the profit they anticipated. Trading rules and strategies are difficult for emotional traders to follow. Overly adamant traders may prolong closing off losing trades because they are waiting for the market to change in their favor.
When a trader realizes their error, they must exit the market with smaller losses. Waiting too long may result in the trader losing a significant amount of money. A trader must exercise patience and return to the market only when a real opportunity arises. | https://china-underground.com/2022/12/07/forex-trading-risk-management-plan/ |
Cyber security has become a buzzword now as most cyber crimes try to gain access to, modify, or delete sensitive information; extort money from users via ransomware, or disrupt regular corporate operations.
The cost of a data breach worldwide was $3.86 million on average, which is remarkable. In comparison, the United States incurred a significantly higher price of $8.64 million.
Cybersecurity protects critical infrastructure and private data from attackers.
IT security, or cybersecurity, safeguards an organization’s networked systems and applications.
So, it doesn’t matter if they come from within or outside the company.
Experiencing a data breach can result in costly consequences such as the need to investigate and respond to the incident, losses from downtime, and damage to a company’s reputation.
In today’s linked world, everyone needs advanced cybercrime defense technologies.
On a personal level, the effects of cyber crimes can range from identity theft and extortion attempts to deleting precious images of loved ones.
Power plants, hospitals, and financial institutions are all examples of vital infrastructure that the entire population depends on.
Also, protecting these and other institutions is critical to maintaining civil society.
Cyber threat researchers, such as the 250 threat researchers at Talos, serve society by studying and analyzing new and developing cyber dangers and cyber assault techniques.
They help open-source technologies improve, inform the public about the importance of cybersecurity, and expose new flaws.
Moreover, the Internet is more secure thanks to their efforts.
The most recent generation of cyber threats employs massive, multi-vectored attacks, elevating the importance of advanced threat protection technologies.
In fact, previous cyber security awareness technologies became less efficient and valuable with each new generation of cyber threats.
Gen V cyber security solutions are necessary to defend against the current cyber threat landscape.
But with a complete cybersecurity plan led by best practices and automated with advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning.
Businesses can manage cyber risks and mitigate the effects of breaches more effectively with suitable cyber security awareness.
In the past, many businesses have only worried about the safety of their own internal programs and infrastructure.
By restricting access to approved users and programs, they hope to stop cyber threat actors from entering company networks.
Recent increases in supply chain attacks have shed light on the strategy’s limitations and the hackers’ willingness and ability to exploit them.
Incidents such as the SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange Server, and Kaseya invasions demonstrated that putting too much trust in third-party vendors can be a weak point in a company’s cyber security awareness strategy.
By exploiting one of a company’s customers, an online threat actor can gain access to all its customers’ networks.
Countering attacks in the supply chain requires a zero-trust cyber security strategy.
Working with vendors and building partnerships can be helpful for a business with proper cybersecurity awareness.
To ensure security, it’s crucial to restrict external users and software from accessing only the functions they need to perform their tasks.
In addition, regular audits should be conducted to ensure compliance with these restrictions.
The distinction between cybercrime and “generations” is primarily attributable to the changing nature of malware.
While cyber defenders play a never-ending game of cat and mouse with virus writers, cyber attackers try to create strategies to evade or overcome advanced protection technology.
Cybercrimes often inspire the creation of subsequent iterations because of their success.
The malware of today is stealthy, rapid, and sophisticated.
A distributed denial of service attack (DDoS) includes overwhelming a target with requests from multiple systems.
DDoS assaults damage business networks by exploiting vulnerabilities in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) used by many network devices.
An Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) refers to a situation where a hacker or group of hackers can access a system and remain undetected for a prolonged period.
The invader does not disrupt networks or systems to eavesdrop on company activity and steal crucial data.
Hackers sometimes intercept and transmit messages between their intended targets to steal information, creating a “man-in-the-middle” assault.
Data transmitted between a visitor’s device and an unsecured Wi-Fi network could, for example, be intercepted by an attacker.
Despite its long history, ransomware has recently become the most widespread malicious software.
The WannaCry virus outbreak unexpectedly sparked a spike in ransomware campaigns by demonstrating such attacks’ efficacy and financial potential.
There have been significant shifts in the ransomware model since then. Ransomware has progressed from encrypting files to stealing data to double or even triple extort the victim and their consumers.
Ransomware groups may use threats or launch Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on victims who refuse to pay the ransom demanded.
The development of the Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) business model has also helped the proliferation of ransomware.
In this scheme, ransomware creators share their virus with “affiliates” who distribute it and receive a portion of the ransom as payment.
Several criminal groups can now use RaaS to gain access to advanced malware; Complex attacks have become more frequent and severe.
Preventing ransomware attacks is integral to most companies’ cyber security awareness strategies.
Internal Dangers
Employees, business partners, contractors, and anybody with the system or network access might constitute insider risks if they abuse their credentials.
Firewalls and intrusion detection systems have typically protected against external attacks. However, they may not detect internal dangers.
The use of phishing assaults to gain access to corporate networks has historically proven to be the most common and fruitful method of the breach.
One way to gain unauthorized access to an organization is by exploiting a security vulnerability by tricking a user. Therefore, exercising caution while clicking on links or opening attachments is crucial to ensure safety.
In recent years, phishing assaults have become increasingly sophisticated. When originally introduced, phishing scams were easy to recognize.
However, today’s attempts are so convincing and sophisticated that they can be difficult to distinguish apart from legitimate emails.
Employees need more than just cyber security awareness training to combat the modern phishing threat.
Managing phishing risk requires cyber crime security systems that can identify and block bogus emails before they reach a user’s inbox.
Thousands of new vulnerabilities are reported daily in legacy and cutting-edge apps and devices, thus increasing the scope of the problem.
There are more and more chances for a data breach to occur due to carelessness on the part of an employee or contractor.
Cybersecurity threats exist in every sector of the economy because cybercriminals take advantage of the dependence on computer networks for communication in public and private institutions.
Increased risks on supply chains, “.gov” websites, and vital infrastructure are only a few examples. In addition, ransomware attacks (see below) affect a more comprehensive range of organizations than ever.
To prevent network assaults, it’s crucial to have adequate measures in place for detection and prevention.
Application controls, network access restrictions, and data loss prevention tools like Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) are all part of these solutions for enforcing responsible online behavior.
With increasing businesses shifting to cloud operations, safeguarding the data stored in the cloud has become a crucial priority. A company must protect its complete cloud deployment (applications, data, infrastructure, etc.).
It needs a cloud security strategy incorporating cyber security awareness solutions, controls, policies, and services.
While many cloud services provide some level of security, more than these measures are needed to provide the protection large businesses require when using the cloud.
To prevent data breaches and targeted assaults in the cloud, additional third-party solutions are required.
Microsegmentation of data at all times and in all places is a crucial tenet of the zero-trust security architecture.
With a mobile workforce, endpoint security can be an effective tool.
Endpoint security allows businesses to safeguard end-user devices like desktops and laptops by implementing data and network security controls.
Even sophisticated threat prevention measures like anti-phishing, anti-ransomware, and forensics technologies like endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
Tablets and smartphones, often ignored, can access company data, making them open to attacks via malicious apps, zero-day exploits, phishing, and IM.
Protecting mobile systems and devices from attacks like rooting and jailbreaking is the job of mobile security.
By partnering with a Mobile Device Management (MDM) system, businesses can ensure that only authorized mobile devices can access sensitive data.
While implementing IoT devices can increase efficiency, businesses are vulnerable to new forms of cybercrime.
Actors who pose threats look for unprotected Internet-connected devices to exploit them maliciously.
Such as gaining access to a company’s internal network or gaining control of a bot in a global bot network.
They use techniques like auto-segmentation to regulate network activities and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
As a virtual patch to stop exploits against weak IoT devices, IoT security ensures the safety of these gadgets. Sometimes, exploits and runtime assaults can be avoided by adding tiny agents to the device’s firmware.
Threat actors can target web applications just like they can target any other Internet-connected device.
Injection, broken authentication, misconfiguration, and cross-site scripting are just a few of the top 10 risks that OWASP has monitored since 2007.
The OWASP Top 10 can be prevented with application security.
Protecting against bot attacks and other malicious API and application interactions is another important aspect of application security.
Even as DevOps rolls out new features, constant learning will keep systems secure.
Building fortifications around a company’s most prized possessions is critical to the conventional security strategy.
Despite its potential benefits, there are several disadvantages associated with this approach.
These include vulnerability to insider attacks and faster degradation of the network’s boundaries.
With the rise of cloud computing and telecommuting, businesses must rethink their security measures to account for the off-site relocation of critical resources.
Micro-segmentation, monitoring, and implementing role-based access rules are all part of the zero-trust security model’s approach to securing individual resources.
Methods for safeguarding the Internet and other digital infrastructures crucial to national or economic security and public safety.
The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) cybersecurity framework is valuable and can significantly enhance your company’s security.
Moreover, the DHS of the United States offers further directives in this sphere.
Methods that reinforce the safety of both locally hosted and remotely hosted applications.
Application security should be designed from the start, considering data handling, user authentication, etc.
Specifically, cloud security refers to “true confidential computing.”
The cloud data is encrypted at rest (in storage), in motion (during transit to and from the cloud), and in use (during processing).
Raising company-wide security awareness to fortify endpoint protection.
Users can learn to recognize and eliminate harmful email attachments, not utilize unknown USB devices, etc.
Many companies provide multiple layers of protection to ensure data integrity under extreme conditions.
Certainly, encryption and isolated, immutable copies of data are two examples.
All items must be stored in a single pool to ensure quick and easy online access.
Specific measures can be taken to assist with recovering from cybercrime and mitigating its impact.
Companies used to be able to cope with a wide variety of point products.
Mainly that addressed security issues individually, each tailored to a different set of risks and use cases.
As a result, malware attacks were less widespread and less sophisticated, and business networks were simpler.
Cyber security awareness teams often need help with cyber security architectural complexity. Among other reasons:
This hybrid on-premises/cloud network is the norm in today’s businesses.
In fact, this makes it considerably harder to maintain uniform IT security monitoring and policy enforcement across an organization’s network.
Differentiated Outcomes
The scope of IT has expanded beyond the use of desktop and laptop computers.
Due to technological developments and BYOD policies, companies must ensure the safety of a wide variety of devices.
However, some of them are not even owned by the business.
An Increase in Telecommuting
As evidenced by the rapid response to the COVID-19 epidemic, remote and hybrid work methods are viable options for many businesses.
In today’s world, businesses require tools to ensure the safety of their employees, whether they are working remotely or on-site.
Addressing these problems with an assortment of unrelated remedies is impractical and unsustainable.
However, a company can only manage cyber security awareness risk by consolidating and simplifying the security architecture.
Important Methods and Tools for Cyber Security
Organizations need a plan for responding to actual and potential cyber crimes.
However, your only task is to concentrate on a trustworthy model.
It details how to recognize assaults, safeguard systems, recognize and respond to threats, and recover from successful attacks.
Your business may implement robust cybersecurity that decreases your vulnerability to cyber crimes and protects your essential information systems.
With the aid of the following best practices and technologies without negatively impacting the user or customer experience. Methods are following –
With single sign-on, users can log in to a network once and won’t have to enter their credentials again during the same session.
On the other hand, multifactor authentication requires two or more access credentials; privileged user accounts grant administrative privileges only to specific users.
Also, user lifecycle management oversees each user’s identity and access privileges from registration to retirement.
IAM technologies can also let your cybersecurity team monitor suspicious behavior on end-user devices, even if they do not have physical access.
Accelerating the time it takes to detect and respond to a breach helps keep the harm to a minimum.
An All-In-One System for Protecting Information
As a result, private data is safeguarded in hybrid multi-cloud setups and others.
The most compelling data security platforms streamline compliance with government and industry data privacy regulations.
This system offers real-time visibility into data vulnerabilities and continuously monitors for potential risks.
SIEM compiles and analyzes data from security events to detect suspicious user activity and prompt a preventative or corrective response.
Modern SIEM solutions use cutting-edge detection techniques like user behavior analytics and AI.
Your company’s risk management goals may automatically feed into the SIEM’s cyber threat response priorities.
Further automating and speeding up an organization’s response to cybersecurity problems and resolving many incidents without human participation.
Many businesses are connecting their SIEM systems with security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) solutions.
Your most valuable possessions will be less safe either way.
Assuming every person, device, and connection in the business is fake and serves some ulterior motive, a zero-trust strategy implements controls to verify their authenticity and legitimacy.
Organizations require a mechanism to aggregate security information to provide the context (device security, location, etc.) that successfully informs and enforces validation controls to implement a zero-trust strategy.
Multiple security layers secure computers, networks, apps, and data. People, processes, and technology determine an organization’s cyber protection.
In today’s highly digitized and networked world, cyber crimes continue to evolve and cause severe problems for individuals, corporations, and even governments.
These attacks demonstrate the need for good cybersecurity.
Cyberattacks can cause financial losses, reputational damage, data leaks, and service disruptions. Therefore, cyber security awareness and defenses are crucial.
Governments, organizations, and individuals must collaborate to adopt preventative security measures, including updating software, utilizing strong encryption, and educating users on internet safety.
Early detection and effective response to cyber threats need cooperation and information exchange amongst groups.
However, developing a cybersecurity culture is crucial in today’s digital world to ensure caution and resilience in everyday online practices as fraudsters become more sophisticated.
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Analysis of the NIST National Vulnerability Database shows that security teams were under siege defending against an unprecedented number of flaws. “city under siege, waiting for the new year” by shioshvili is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Security teams were under siege last year, according to research analyzing 2020 NIST data on common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) that found more security flaws – 18,103 – were disclosed in 2020 than in any other year to date.
To understand the significance, there were far more “critical” and “high severity” vulnerabilities in 2020 (10,342) than the total number of all vulnerabilities recorded in 2010 (4,639), according to Redscan, which ran the analysis of NIST’s National Vulnerability Database (NVD). And, nearly 4,000 vulnerabilities disclosed in 2020 can be described as “worst of the worst” – meeting the worst criteria in all NVD filter categories “The trend lines are clear,” said Yaniv Bar-Dayan, co-founder and CEO of Vulcan Cyber. “Vulnerability management is the biggest game of whack-a-mole facing the IT security profession today. Businesses will lose the game unless they have a strategy to address the crush before it is too late.”
Another trend security pros need to address: Low complexity CVEs are on the rise, representing 63 percent of vulnerabilities disclosed in 2020. And vulnerabilities that require no user interaction to exploit are also growing in number, representing 68 percent of all CVEs recorded in 2020.
Shawn Wallace, vice president of Energy at IronNet, agreed that the high number of low complexity vulnerabilities has become an increasing concern for security teams. He said once they get into the wild, they can easily be exploited by unsophisticated attackers resulting in massive attacks.
“No security team can keep up with an average of 50 new vulnerabilities posted each day and you won’t be able to cover all the ones that are already out there,” Wallace said. “You have to move to a behavioral-based detection platform so you can see the actions of the adversary and are not solely dependent on CVEs, patching or indicators of compromise for your defense.”
Companies must also increase scrutiny of the practices employed by software vendors, added Charles Herring, co-founder and CTO of WitFoo. Companies must evaluate how their vendors test custom code and also how they use third-party libraries in their products. Until vendors properly prioritize sustainable, secure DevOps, companies must maintain a rigorous cycle of vulnerability detection and mitigation, he said.
“Until we see purchasing organizations hold software vendors accountable for how they source and test source code, the discouraging trends outlined in the NIST NVD report will continue,” Herring contended. “Vendors must take responsibility for all code they bring into their product and establish sustainable hygiene on testing function as well as detecting vulnerabilities early. Until that happens, organizations must own responsibility for the software they use and perform their own vulnerability and penetration testing to uncover the vulnerabilities delivered by their vendors.” | https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/cves-break-record-in-2020-topping-18000/?utm_source=mosaicsecurity |
One effect of the Cayman Islands’ proposed data protection legislation will be that, for the first time, a formal complaints process can be used against news organisations, as well as against other public and private entities that process personal information.
Data protection is aimed principally at giving effect to the rights to privacy in relation to personal data while ensuring that certain exceptions are allowed, according to a memorandum attached to the draft bill, which was released in late September. The public review period for the draft bill will last until 2 November.
The draft bill sets out a number of exemptions from application of the law which include national security, police and court matters and certain functions of the Crown. Included among those is what’s known as a “special purpose” exemption for the sake of journalism, literature or art.
That means certain requirements under the draft Data Protection Bill, such as turning over someone’s personal records kept by the organisation or person that holds them, would not apply to journalists or artists.
There are some caveats to that exception, according to the draft bill. The person or organisation processing the personal data ensure that task is “undertaken with a view to the publication by a person of any journalistic, literary or artistic material”.
Also, according to the draft bill, the person or organisation processing the information – known as the data controller – must “reasonably believe” that publication of the matter would be in the public interest and that compliance with data protection legislation is “incompatible” with the special purpose exemption.
Section 11 of the Data Protection Bill as drafted allows anyone whose personal data is held by an organisation to be able to require a person or company to stop “processing” that personal data. However, those with journalistic, literary or artistic purposes can be exempted from the requirement not to process the information if they reasonably believe publication was in the public interest.
The draft bill does not define the terms “journalist”, “artist” or “literature”.
However, if a complaint is filed over the use of certain personal information in a newspaper, website, television, radio broadcast or artistic performance, the determination of whether that use was considered exempted under the special purposes of art or journalism would have to be made by the body tasked with handling all such complaints with regard to data protection – the Cayman Islands Information Commissioner.
“It goes to the information commissioner, who will then make his or her decision and it [can] then be challenged in the courts and the court will then give its opinion,” said Russell Richardson of the Cayman Islands Information and Communication Technology Authority, who helped the data protection working group draft the law.
Mr. Richardson spoke during a presentation of the draft law to the Chamber of Commerce last month.
“We did consider whether to try and define the word ‘journalist’, if you have any ideas or any views, we would welcome comments on it,” Mr. Richardson told the Chamber ‘Be informed’ meeting. “It’s a bit of a grey area.” “Anyone in the news media [should be exempted under the bill],” said former Chamber president Billy Adam, who expressed concern about what might happen to radio or television talk show hosts who discuss personal information. “Take journalism out and put ‘anyone in the news media’.
Another member of the working group that helped draft the data protection bill and attended the Chamber forum, attorney Peter Broadhurst, opined during the meeting: “That’s not the proper definition of journalism.”
Earlier in the Chamber discussion, Mr. Broadhurst had asked: “When did a radio commentator ever get to be a journalist?” “This is all about people and the right to know about information that people have about them,” Mr. Broadhurst said. “If a journalist wants to step out there and use some private information, he does so at his peril. He better know what he’s doing.” “You might stifle journalism,” Mr. Adam replied.
“Never mind stifling journalism, they’re not going to get stifled,” Mr. Broadhurst said. “The pen is mightier than the sword, and you know that.”
Mr. Richardson pointed out that Cayman’s new Bill of Rights also guarantees the right to freedom of expression, as well as the right to privacy and that the draft Data Protection Bill seeks to establish a balance between them. The Bill of Rights, which comes into legal effect in November, does not have a United States-style clause protecting freedom of the press.
“What [data protection] is doing … is actually carving out an area where journalists can keep doing what they’re doing, what they’re supposed to be doing … however you define that,” Deputy Information Commissioner Jan Liebaers said, bringing some chuckles from the Chamber meeting.
Chamber ‘Be informed’ attendees learn about the draft Data Protection Bill in September. – Photo: File
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An organization should establish an effective cybersecurity training program for personnel having authorized access to critical cyber assets. Create a training plan for everyone who works at the organ
The training plan should address (but is not limited to) the following:
Articulate a culture of security awareness, collaboration, and buy-in among management, staff, clients, and stakeholders.
Describe common security risks and how to avoid them.
Describe policies, access controls, and procedures developed for critical electronic devices and communication networks.
Describe the proper use of critical electronic devices and communication networks.
Describe the proper handling of critical information.
Present action plans and procedures to recover or reestablish critical electronic devices and communication networks.
Address the risks resulting from the insecure behavior of employees.
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The House Committee on Financial Services passed H.R. 4458, The Cybersecurity and Financial System Resilience Act of 2019, via voice vote on Jan. 13.
The legislation, sponsored by Ranking Member Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., would “ensure the Federal Reserve is prioritizing cybersecurity and modernization to combat the growing threat of cyberattacks to our financial system,” the congressman said.
When he introduced the bill on Sept. 24 of last year, McHenry said, “This summer, more than a million people fell victim to the most recent high-profile theft of customer records, and this isn’t an isolated incident. While our financial institutions fend off these types of attacks daily, we must acknowledge and address the systemic risk these 21st century threats pose to our financial system.”
As appropriate, efforts to strengthen cybersecurity in coordination with departments and agencies of the Federal Government, foreign central banks, and other partners.” “We need to ensure the Fed is working with financial institutions, regulators, third party service providers, and government partners to ensure that all parties are appropriately prioritizing and safeguarding American’s most sensitive information and our financial system,” Rep. McHenry said in September. “[The legislation] ensures Congress is read-in on the Fed’s cybersecurity countermeasures, and its oversight functions of financial institutions, to help us better protect consumers from the threats of tomorrow.”
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Iran’s claim that its domestic Internet system suffered a slowdown from a heavy cyber attack is possible, but knowing for sure would require a lot more details, experts say.
Mehdi Akhaven Behabadi, secretary of Iran’s High Council of Cyberspace, told the state news agency Wednesday that Internet access across the country was disrupted in attack traffic of several gigabytes,Reuters reported.
Iran’s government moved the country last month onto a domestic Internet, claiming a need for better cyber security.
“Presently we have constant cyber attacks in the country,” Behabadi said. “Yesterday an attack with a traffic of several gigabytes hit the Internet infrastructure, which caused an unwanted slowness in the country’s Internet.”
Whether the attack was real is hard to determine. Darren Anstee, lead solutions architect for cyber attack mitigation company Arbor Networks, said Thursday he had not seen much change in traffic to Iran over the last week. However, he acknowledged the company’s view was limited. “It would depend on where the attack was coming from as to whether we would see it,” he said in an email.
Behabadi’s comments were puzzling in that attacks are usually described in gigabits per second and not gigabytes, a much larger unit of measure.
“It really looks like it was taken out of context,” Neal Quinn, chief operating officer of Prolexic, said of Iran’s official’s quote. “It also looks like it has been translated from another language. Both of those things together make it really, really hard to draw any good conclusions about what was being said.”
In general, an infrastructure attack aimed at routers, firewalls or load-balancers could cause the kind of disruption described by Behabadi, Quinn said. However, Iran is not the only country that has built a domestic Internet in order to filter content from the public Web. China has the most extensive and has not reported nationwide problems from cyber attacks.
“Content filtering can be expensive in terms of [network] resources, and it’s certainly a point that can be exploited in terms of load,” Quinn said. “But I’m not familiar with any of these sources being overwhelmed in an attack in the past.”
Michael Smith, a security evangelist for Akamai, said small countries that do Internet filtering are more prone for outages, particularly if they have limited Internet capacity. “They have an additional fail point in the servers they are using to do content filtering,” he said in an email.
Behabadi said attacks against the nation’s Internet infrastructure are organised and targeted at the country’s nuclear, oil and information networks. Western nations have accused Iran for sometime of pursuing a nuclear program bent on building an atomic bomb. Iran claims its uranium enrichment facilities are for creating fuel for power plants.
In 2010, the facilities were struck by the Stuxnet computer malware that experts believed damaged centrifuges used to enrich uranium. The New York Times reported that the U.S. and Israel were behind the attack. Israel has warned Iran of a military strike if it does not halt its nuclear programme.
While Iran claims its domestic Internet is to protect against cyber attacks, critics within the country claim it’s to prevent the use of social media to organise anti-government protests. In 2009, Facebook and YouTube were used to organise demonstrations against the re-election of President Mahmoud Ahamdinejad. | https://www.albawaba.com/business/iran-cyber-attack-445219 |
Data integrity is fundamental in a pharmaceutical quality system which ensures that medicines are of the required quality.
A robust data governance approach will ensure that data is complete, consistent and accurate, irrespective of the format in which data is generated, used or retained.
An increased focus on data integrity and governance systems has led to serious consequences for several companies. This is the first of a series of 3 posts which will explore elements of organisational behavior and system design which can mean the difference between data integrity success and failure.
One of the top global issues reported in the pharmaceutical media over the past 2 years has been data integrity. Regulatory actions resulting from data integrity failures have led to the withdrawal of supply across multiple markets, product recall, and serious reputational damage for those companies concerned. However this hot topic is not a new requirement, as basic data integrity principles are already described in international good manufacturing practice guidance.
There is a general misconception that data integrity failures only result from acts of deliberate fraud. Yet in the collective experience of my colleagues and me, the majority of issues relate to bad practice, poor organisational behaviour and weak systems, which create opportunities for data to be manipulated. However there is a way for companies to navigate the troubled waters of data integrity deficiencies by taking some basic behavioural, procedural and technical steps to significantly improve their systems.
With support from the correct organisational culture, the next important element of successful data governance is to understand the data lifecycle. This will enable the implementation of a system which is designed to assure the integrity of data throughout its life, beyond the limitations of data review.
The data lifecycle considers all phases in the life of the data, from initial generation and recording, through processing, use, archiving, retrieval, and (where appropriate) destruction. Failure to address just one element of the data lifecycle will weaken the effectiveness of the measures implemented elsewhere in the system.
Establishing data criticality and inherent integrity risk
In addition to staff training and implementation of data integrity policies, consideration should be given to the organisational (eg procedures) and technical (eg computer system access) controls applied to different areas of the quality system. The degree of effort and resource should be commensurate with data criticality (how it is used) and inherent risk (how it is generated).
Data which relates to critical process control, batch release decisions or longterm stability may have significant impact to product quality. Other data, while of relevance to the operation of a GMP compliant facility, may be of lower criticality.
The way in which data is generated will influence the inherent data integrity risk. Data may be generated by a paper-based record of a manual observation or, in terms of equipment, a spectrum of simple machines (eg pH meters and balances) through to complex highly-configurable computerised systems (eg HPLC and ERP systems). The inherent risks to data integrity will differ depending upon the degree to which data generated by these systems can be configured, and therefore potentially manipulated.
Our inspectorate finds that manufacturers typically focus data integrity and validation resources on large and complex computerised systems, while paying less attention to other systems with apparent lower complexity. Whereas simple machines may only require calibration, the data integrity risk associated with systems linked to user configurable software (eg PLC-linked production equipment and infra-red / UV spectrophotometers) can be significant, especially where the output can be influenced (modified or discarded) by the user. Without well designed controls it may be possible to manipulate data or repeat testing to achieve a desired outcome with limited opportunity of detection.
More detailed guidance on data integrity expectations, which builds on the behavioural issues, has been published by MHRA . My next post in this series will look at ways in which systems can be designed to assure data quality and integrity.
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Check out our guidance on good practice for information on the inspection process and staying compliant. | https://mhrainspectorate.blog.gov.uk/2015/06/25/good-manufacturing-practice-gmp-data-integrity-a-new-look-at-an-old-topic-part-1/ |
High PC Booster is a rogue security program that tries to make you think it can improve the performance of the computer and make it work much faster by removing the files that aren’t needed anymore. Those, however, are just empty words which are there to trick you into letting this threat inside the system. As soon as you do that, the situation becomes worse than it was before you decided to do that. It’s in your best interest to avoid malware of this kind – your PC will be much better off without it.
Let’s now have a closer look at things that make High PC Booster dangerous, shall we? Once you install it, it offers you to perform a free scan and finds an abundance of problems on the computer. You’re then offered to pay for a license and have everything fixed, but you shouldn’t agree to that. The supposed problems that are found aren’t real and, besides, you risk having the system compromised with additional threats, like browser redirect programs and adware. They turn the PC into a cash-making machine for somebody else by showing advertisements inside the browser and generating web traffic, and overload CPU and RAM while doing so. It causes slowdowns and crashes, and your personal information is also collected and sent to different third parties.
Rogue security programs such as High PC Booster are distributed by themselves, so don’t download them if you ever see them on the Net. Adding to that, steer clear of dubious pages, don’t install new browser extensions or plugins without finding some information about them first, choose a Custom method when putting new software on the computer, and try to avoid downloading files or torrents from sources that seem suspicious.
Part 1. Remove High PC Booster Automatically
Restart your computer in Safe Mode with Networking. You can find step-by-step instruction here on our website – “How to start Windows in Safe Mode with Networking”.
If you have an antivirus software running on your computer, please check for its updates and scan your system. If the problem still persists, download and install one of the recommended anti-malware tools to automatically remove High PC Booster and other malware threats from your PC.
2. Double-click the downloaded “antimalwaresetup.exe” installation file to launch it.
3. Click “Install” button to start the installation process. The setup wizard will automatically start to download necessary program files to your computer. Once download completed, Plumbytes Anti-Malware will be automatically installed on your computer. The entire installation process takes only 2-3 minutes.
4. Once installed, Plumbytes Anti-Malware will automatically update its antivirus signatures database and then start smart system scan to detect all malware, adware, spyware and other security threats.
5. You will see the detailed list of security threats and potentially unwanted applications detected on your PC. Click “Remove Selected” button to clear your PC from malicious files, adware and potentially unwanted applications.
7. Double-click the downloaded “SpyHunter-Installer.exe” file to start the installation process.
8. When the installation starts, the Setup Wizard will offer a few options and settings that you may want to configure. We recommend just clicking “Next” button to accept the default application settings. You can check out our detailed SpyHunter 4 Anti-Malware Setup & User Guide which can help you to go through the installation process and provide important information about malware scans and program settings.
9. Once the installation completed, SpyHunter 4 will automatically update antivirus database and latest virus definitions. Next, SpyHunter 4 Quick Scan will automatically check your computer for any malware, adware, spyware and other security threats.
10. Click “Next” button to clear your PC from malicious files, adware and PUPs.
Part 2. Remove High PC Booster Manually (Removal Guide)
Notice: Manual removal guide is recommended to experienced computer users. Incorrect modifications introduced into the Windows operating system, Windows Registry or browser settings may result in serious system fails or software errors.
We’ve created this step-by-step removal guide to help you manually remove High PC Booster and other similar security threats from your computer. Please carefully follow all the steps listed in the instruction below. We’ve attached detailed screenshots and video guides for your convenience. If you have any questions or issues, please contact us via email, create a public forum question or contact us using online contact form. Please add your comments and suggestions to this guide below.
Click Uninstall a program link in the Programs section.
Sort the installed programs by “Installed On” date to find recently installed applications. Select the entry for the program you want to remove and click Uninstall button.
Confirm the removal and wait until the program is finished uninstalling.
Guide for Windows XP
Go to Add or Remove Programs tool in the Control Panel.
Sort the installed programs by Date Last Used to find recently installed applications. Select the entry for the program you want to uninstall and click Remove button.
Click Remove button to confirm the removal. Wait until the program is finished uninstalling.
STEP 2: Clean Windows Registry
It’s strongly recommended to clean your Windows Registry in order to remove all entries and registry keys associated with rogue program. Windows Registry contains all the settings and information for the software applications and user accounts in your Windows operating system. You need to launch Registry Editor utility to make changes to registry.
Apart from this manual instruction, you can try to use the CCleaner Professional program which described below in our guide. This effective program helps to clean and fix Windows Registry.
Click Yes button in the User Account Control window to allow the Registry Editor to make changes.
When you open the Registry Editor for the first time, you’ll see a treeview on the left-hand side that contains all of the registry keys with values and data on the right-hand side.
Once Registry Editor is opened, you need to find and remove registry keys and values created by malware or adware.
Press Ctrl + F (or go to Menu –> Edit –> Find) to open the Find bar.
Look up the name of the malware or adware affecting your PC and type it into “Find what:” text box. Check all checkboxes and then click Find Next button.
Right-click on the located registry entry and click Delete from the context menu. Repeat this process for each of the registry entries associated with malware.
Click Yes button in the confirmation window.
Next, scroll to the bottom of the page once more and click Reset button.
Click Reset button in the confirmation window opened.
In some cases, a browser hijacker may infect shortcuts on your desktop, start menu and task bar in order to cause multiple browser redirects to third-party websites or to show you annoying pop up ads, or even to display fake security alerts. Browser hijackers can do this by adding some extra information to the existing browser shortcuts on your PC. That’s why you need to manually check browser shortcuts to protect yourself from browser hijackers and other adware.
In addition to this manual instruction, below you can find a free and lightweight Shortcut Cleaner utility that can automatically fix hijacked browser shortcuts.
We’ve provided the detailed guide for Google Chrome browser below. However, you can feel free to use this instruction for Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera and other browsers too.
Right-click the web browser shortcut and select Properties option.
If the infected shortcut is pinned at your taskbar, right-click the icon and choose Google Chrome. Next, right-click Google Chrome and select Properties option. Then left-click the selected Properties to proceed.
Go to Shortcut tab. Carefully check Target field (path to executable file). This path line must end with executable file (.exe) of your browser, nothing else. If Target field ends with .bin, .url or any other file extension, it means that your browser shortcut is hijacked by malware.
Below you can find the default paths to executable files of web browsers.
If you detected that browser hijacker had modified the path to executable file, simply remove all unnecessary entries at the end of Target path field. On Shortcut tab, carefully check the Target field and delete malicious [Unknown URL] entry at the end of the system path.
You should also check and modify all other browser shortcuts that can be found in Windows Start Menu, Desktop and Taskbar.
Launch the Internet Explorer browser. Locate and click Tools Menu
icon in the upper-right corner of the page. Go to Internet options menu.
Go to Advanced tab and click Reset… button below.
In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings window, check the Delete personal settings check box and click the Reset button.
Next, click Close button in the confirmation box.
Once the task is complete, Internet Explorer will ask to restart your computer. Do NOT hurry to restart your PC! Prior to the restart of computer, you need to clean your Windows Registry and clean web browser shortcuts.
Launch your Microsoft Edge browser. Click Menu
Go to the Settings option.
Next, click Choose what to clear button to clear all browsing data.
Check all checkboxes in this window and then click Clear button.
Press the Windows logo key + X (or right-click on the
) to open Start Menu. Select Task Manager option. Go to Processes tab and select Microsoft Edge line. Right-click on the found Microsoft Edge and select Go to details option in the properties window.
Scroll the next window and locate MicrosoftEdge processes. Right-click on one of the MicrosoftEdge processes and select End task option.
Click End process button in the confirmation window. Repeat this process and shut down other running MicrosoftEdge processes in the Task Manager.
Open your Opera web browser. Click Menu
icon in the upper-left corner of the page. Go to About Opera option.
Copy the Profile and Cache path lines one after another. (Highlighted in yellow in the screenshot below).
Open Windows Explorer and search the copied paths of Opera Stable program folders. You can also manually locate these two program folders stored on your local hard drive.
Close your Opera browser and then delete all files and subfolders in two located Opera Stable program folders. Only this way Opera browser can be 100% cleared from all traces of adware and browser redirects.
We’ve provided two detailed screenshots below for your convenience.
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BUPA’s chief information officer Sami Yalavac has increased staff engagement by 51 per cent and increased its net promoter score – a measurement of employee loyalty – by 50 points during the healthcare giant’s tech transformation.
According to Yalavac, there were 5 key shifts that allowed this to happen and to implement the 5 shifts below, the way members of the IT group thought about what their roles had to be turned upside down.
Bupa’s tech team had to change focus from just running technology to business engagement, consulting, brokerage and orchestration.
IT must think from the experience it is creating for its clients and not just the technology it is implementing. Every person in every role must be focused on how they are contributing to customer outcomes.
We must align the IT organisation’s key performance indicators (KPIs) and key success factors (KSF) with the experiences we are creating for our clients and we must provide visibility to our stakeholders on how we define success. To do this we must realise that our role is part of the business and not to service the business.
Key shift 2: Pro-active business engagement with frontier thinking
We can no longer think of IT as an enabler, technology is now the DOER! It is IT’s job and responsibility to understand the business and customer needs.
Thought leadership is required from IT and we must develop our team’s capabilities to take on this role. IT can no longer just be a messenger and must take on end to end accountability.
In addition, as part of our relationship with the rest of the enterprise, it is IT’s responsibility to constructively challenge any assumptions or suggestions that we see from a different standpoint due to our expertise and insights. We must take the leadership role in developing how IT and the business engage together.
Key shift 3: Be fit for the digital age
To drive our transformation journey, we must invest in our culture and have a strategic approach to developing our people. We must provide the best climate in which our team can work, without it, people either don’t work well or we lose people.
A clear and strategic direction around how technology will enable becoming a digital business is also required. Be careful not to be adding features onto a foundation of technology that is either flawed or outdated.
Architecture must be flexible, adaptable and expandable. We must think of it as a long-term reusable commodity and leverage areas like cloud and integration/APIs to accelerate the transition.
1. IT must be part of the leadership team and technology expertise must be viewed as a core ingredient in shaping future direction.
2. IT must lead the technology selection process for the organisation 3. All technology resource selection must be led by IT 4. IT is accountable for technology delivery 5. Match funding to strategic initiatives
Look for a follow up article next month that will expand on these 5 additional items.
Lou Markstrom is the co-author of Unleashing the Power of IT: Bringing People, Business, and Technology Together, published by Wiley as part of its CIO series. Over the past 25 years, he has worked with over 35,000 people to create high performance organisations, teams and individuals. | https://www.cio.com.au/article/print/647831/5-key-shifts-transformation/ |
DRM Dashboard Ransomware Monitor released the first quarterly report for the year 2023 about the activities of ransomware groups globally.
DRM Dashboard Ransomware Monitor, an independent platform of cybersecurity monitoring, is pleased to release the quarterly the DRM-Report for the first quarter of 2023. This comprehensive report delves into the alarming rise of ransomware attacks worldwide and provides valuable insights into the landscape of cybercriminal activities.
Key Findings from the DRM-Report Q1 2023:
A Global Epidemic: A total of 1,472 ransomware attacks were claimed globally during the first quarter, highlighting the significant threat faced by organizations across the world.
Tracking Cybercriminals: Our dedicated team monitored 149 cybercriminal groups during this period, shedding light on their activities and methodologies.
Rapid Pace of Attacks: Shockingly, an average of 12 ransomware attacks were claimed every day, underscoring the urgency and need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
United States Takes the Brunt: Approximately 44% of these attacks originated from the United States, making it the most targeted country.
Emerging Threats: In the past 120 days, our research identified 11 new ransomware groups, highlighting the ever-evolving nature of this malicious industry.
Reign of the Titans: The most active ransomware groups in this report were LockBit, Clop, and ALPHV/BlackCat, accounting for an alarming 53% of the total claimed attacks. Their impact and reach demand immediate attention.
These findings provide a glimpse into the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of ransomware, urging organizations and individuals to stay vigilant in the face of escalating threats. With the prominence of cybercrime growing at an unprecedented rate, it is crucial that businesses and individuals fortify their defenses against these malicious actors.
DRM Dashboard Ransomware Monitor (an Italian project) remains committed to monitoring and combating the ransomware epidemic and empowers organizations to protect their valuable assets through free accessible cybersecurity solutions, to share data. Our team of experts continuously monitors emerging threats, implements robust security scraping, and provides effective incident data to make appropriate response strategies to minimize the impact of ransomware attacks. | https://cybersecurityworldconference.com/2023/05/15/introducing-the-drm-report-q1-2023-unveiling-the-current-state-of-ransomware/ |
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When Bruce Jones decided to serve as global IT security risk and compliance manager at Eastman Kodak Company, he found he had a challenging problem on his hands - how to create a solid set of security metrics that could be used to communicate risk to the rest of the business.
Roughly two-and-a-half years later, Jones can boast of a risk management program that does exactly that.
For businesses, developing the right set of metrics is a key part of maintaining security throughout the enterprise. Metrics provide organizations a measuring stick to use to effectively judge risk. But establishing those standards and integrating them into a risk management program can be a daunting task, security pros say. Enterprises should begin by establishing clear objectives for their metrics and ensuring the process for gathering them is repeatable and manageable.
"People kind of get a mental vapor lock because it's just too hard to do everything, and they end up not doing a lot or doing nothing," said Rich Mogull, an analyst with Securosis. "Don't look at the [Center for Internet Security] benchmarks and try to do it all at once. Take those, pick a high-priority area, make sure you understand it, implement it well, use whatever tools you have and move on to the next area."
At Kodak, Jones started by researching what other organizations were doing, but found many of the approaches were either too mathematical, required a tremendous amount of work to manage or unsuitable for communicating with the business side of the house. What he ended up with was a multitier dashboard that ranks items based on the likelihood of problems and the potential impact if something went wrong. The items in the tiers range from access management to intrusion detection and malware.
Tier one, the highest tier, is reserved for issues that have a very serious impact and would need to be remediated immediately.
"Once we got that foundation done...then we started working on our dashboard using that tier-based approach," he continued. "The goal I had was to try and develop a dashboard that added minimal amount of effort on the people who were going to be providing the metrics. It had to be metrics that were readily available that people were already tracking or were available in databases [and] were fairly easy to pull together."
For example, the company turns to McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator for data on the number of viruses found and how many machines are not up-to-date with their DAT files. For their configuration and change management risk measure, the company uses a tool to gather data on server compliance and pulls other information from a database it created to collect information about workstation configurations.
This and other data is gathered up once a month and fed into a dashboard. That part of the process is largely manual, Jones said.
"We really haven't automated a lot of these metrics feeds," he told eWEEK, adding he would like to make the process a little less manual. "I would like to be able to at any time go in and bring up the dashboard and see a real picture, point-in-time measurement of what the risk posture is rather than having to wait until the end of the month to gather the data."
His advice to others - start with metrics that are easy to collect and don't take a lot of time, and consider using statistics as a foundation so the data can be easily communicated to the business-side of the house.
"The harder metrics are to collect and the longer it takes people to collect it the less likely it is to succeed over time, because people are just going to get frustrated with it over time," he said. "[Also] I highly advise people [to] look at that statistical process control model, because that gives you a baseline and helps you justify expenditures." | http://www.eweek.com/security/developing-security-metrics-for-enterprise-risk-management |
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are .log and .dic files safe to delete?
l noticed that l have some of these files. please see attachment. they dont take up a lot of space, but surely slows down computer with all these files? Screen Shot 2019-06-21 at 16.18.13.png
It matters more WHERE these files are located. Log files are generally small and useful to have around and DO NOT slow down a computer with a lot of them sprinkled around. This has nothing to do with the performance of the machine.
.dic files are Dictionary files and you should not be deleting files directly, but rather if you don't wish to support a particular language, you can go into Language & Region in Sys Prefs and remove unused ones. | https://www.mac-forums.com/forums/security-awareness/350936-log-dic-files-safe-delete.html?s=a8973b38cf0f233508a9f257071126a2 |
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Yes the average number of bugs is 20-30 per 1000 lines of code (kilo lines of code, short KLOC). The industry range is said to be between 5 and 50 per KLOC. The range is determined by the professionalism of development and testing teams, used methods and support (testing/debugging) tools and by the size of the workforce working on an application and development platform and programming language used. The only way you can really measure it is, by looking at the reported vulnerabilities (but not all bugs are vulnerabilities and not all vulnerabilities can be exploited).
Google really has set the standard for using (automated) tools and embedding their methodology in their company culture (e.g. Google has gone so far as to promote their software design principles to corporate vision).
It is hard to tell something about the real world risk of larger code footprint. Chrome with its bug bounty program and large user base is under more attack than for instance Mozilla. When you take the user base and number of people working on Chrome versus Firefox, one has to conclude that Chrome does really well. So looking at number of vulnerabilities/bug-fixes which are published does not tell every thing, but on average (I have outdated data from before my retirement):
Chrome has 0.06/KLOC (reported) vulnerabilities
Firefox has 0.05/KLOC (reported) vulnerabilities
I think Firefox should do better now, because around 10% is programmed in Rust (which has better memory integrity protection than C++). It is a pity Firefox fired the people who were converting C++ to Rust. Microsoft despite of its reputation does also reasonable well (their CRM has less reported bugs than Salesforce, Oracle and Sap) and I have often posted on Windows Operating system, Edge has 5 security advantages over Chrome.
Important to consider, some of those people with accounts on github are just self-proclaimed experts... Of course, I meant none of software developers!
I agree for disadvantages like technology of sandboxing on mobile versions of Firefox on Android and for limitations of Firefox on Linux, but it's another story on Windows. On Windows makes a difference what AV offers browser protection against exploits and Behavior Guard or BB to monitor suspicious files activity, so even Firefox users can be safe if focusing more to choose a very good AV/AM.
However, it's a real fact that Edge became even more secure compared to Chrome, so a valid ranking in terms of security for browsers: 1. Edge, 2.Chrome, 3. Firefox
I think this also applies to Edge hardening.
No, these stats are calculated per 1000 lines of programming code, so this applies to all code, no matter how a program is configured.
Yes, a vulnerability becomes a problem (an exploit) in the wild (real world) when it can be misused in a predictable and repeatable manner. Usually the default config is used for these staged attacks otherwise it would be to complex for a hacker/malware writer to accomplish an intrusion (browser sandbox escape and/or elevation to admin rights). So yes adding additional hardening could make a difference. As an example just read @Andy Ful posts to see how many ransomware would be stopped when using Simple Windows Hardening, Documents Hardening and Firewall hardening with any premium brand Antivirus (or Configure Defender set to high). My guess is that 99,9999999999999999999999% of the home users would not notice any functional limitation or false positive by adding Andy's tools. | https://malwaretips.com/threads/does-more-browser-code-more-potential-exploits.111600/#post-969516 |
Nice use of an old “In Soviet Russia…” gag by the Daily Mail…:
Today anchor Karl Stefanovic has laughed off speculation Russia was behind the cyber attack that prevented Channel Nine shows from going to air on Sunday.
The 46-year-old jokingly blamed his colleague Liz Hayes for the technical difficulties as he arrived at Nine’s North Sydney headquarters on Monday morning.
Hayes is tonight set to host an episode of Under Investigation that exposes Russian president Vladimir Putin‘s deadly campaign of chemical assassination against his enemies in the West – and security experts believe the ‘massive ransomware attack’ was orchestrated by Russia in retaliation. | https://glock.co.uk/blog/in-soviet-russia-today-show-wakes-up-with-you-karl-stefanovic-laughs-off-cyber-attack-on/ |
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Bonus Tip: The 3-2-1 rule is a best practice for backup and recovery. It means that when you build out your backup and recovery strategy, you should: | https://corodata.com/ransomware-prevention |
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The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote authenticated attacker can permanently inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks. | https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2019062801 |
Recently SFPE Europe released a publication on the topic of cybersecurity for fire protection systems. This article, based on a recent research of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, highlights just and accurate reasons regarding the importance of cybersecurity for fire protection systems. At Kiwa we are convinced that appropriate cybersecurity is essential to ensure correct functioning, safety and security of fire protection systems. It is something that is necessary to be addressed properly for fire protection systems to be deemed qualified for usage and deployment.
As stated, fire protection systems can be part of a larger structure also called the building control systems (BCS). This means that these fire protection systems are interconnected, in one way or another with other systems such as the HVAC systems and alarm and security systems. Moreover, the BCS are connected to the internet in one shape or another. Remote access and operation and notification of occupants or other systems are both examples of functionality which are made possible by leveraging the possibilities offered by the internet. In essence, this means that the complexity of which fire protection systems are a part of, allow for a lot of things to go wrong when cybersecurity is compromised.
On the other hand, in a risk-based approach the risks that threaten cybersecurity are taken into account. This is carried out on the basis of tests and or assessments which check how well the cybersecurity of organizations or companies can cope with possible cyber threats. For risk-based approaches regarding cybersecurity penetration tests and bug bounty hunting are two good examples which are also offered as services by Kiwa.
A penetration test, also known as a pen test or ethical hacking, is a simulated cyberattack on a system or organization that is conducted to assess the system's cybersecurity to detect cybersecurity threats. By finding these threats an organization or business can take specific measures to mitigate the found risks.
Bug bounty programs provide the opportunity for individuals (who could be ethical hackers or security researchers) to report bugs or vulnerabilities, for monetary rewards (also called bounties), particularly those which could compromise the security of organizations or businesses. At Kiwa the bug bounty program of an organization is put up on a platform with reliable and adept security researchers who look for bugs and vulnerabilities in an ethical way.
For the cybersecurity of fire protection systems the same approach applies. These systems used to be standalone systems with one goal to fulfill: protection against and alarming in event of a fire. However, as elaborated on, this is not the case nowadays. Fire protection systems are part of a complex integral ecosystem of several interworking and interconnected systems. The duality here is that each system has its own targets, goals and purpose while at the same time being part of a larger whole. On top of that, these systems are all fueled by digitalization which on itself is dynamic and constantly advancing.
Though digitalization offers a lot of possibilities cybersecurity is an essential part of digital systems. It needs to be addressed in such a way that systems and organizations are well protected while making use of the possibilities of digitalization. A combination of the compliance- and risk based approach is a fitting way to address the different challenges regarding the cybersecurity of fire protection systems. | https://www.kiwa.com/nl/en/themes/cyber-security/news/cybersecurity-for-fire-protection-systems-a-compliance-and-risk-based-approach/ |
Well, if you have ever gone fishing you know you get your rod and reel, some bait and find a cozy spot to relax. You wait to see if you get a bite, and then try to reel in the catch.
Phishing (with the Ph in front) is the same idea, only the bait is in the form of well-crafted fake emails and web pages. These usually are copies of emails you might get from your bank or other well-know institutions. And what are they looking to catch? Well the fish in the phishing expedition is you, or more specifically your information.
You see, criminals are trying to get you to click a link on their bait and enter in your passwords or account numbers. Once they have them, then they can do all kinds of bad things. Phishing scams are not limited to email or websites, there are phone scams that do the same thing.
There are a lot of phishing scams today that involve things like popup windows on a computer saying your computer has been hacked and you need to contact someone to get it fixed. That someone is the scammer who gets you to give them control of your computer, then makes you pay them to get your data back. This Phishing scam is to install Ransomware.
Why Does It Matter?
Well, not only do you want to be careful about phishing for your personal protection, but there are phishing scams that are used to gain access to a business' website. Once they gain access then they can use your site to send Phishing emails or install phishing popup windows on your website.
If your website is hacked through Phishing or other means it can ruin the credibility of your business with search engines, and especially with your customers. It can also get you in legal trouble, costing you a lot of time and money. | https://daftlydigital.com/daftly-dictionary/phishing/ |
We have tested DbForge Event Profiler for SQL Server 1.3.61 with 35 Antivirus Engines, out of which 1 found virus. It is probably a false positive, but CAUTION is advised! We will periodically recheck this file and results will be posted here.
All download files are hosted by Sooftware.com. | http://dbforge-event-profiler-for-sql-server.sooftware.com/windows/antivirus-report |
Finding your place in the Cybersecurity world can be tricky to accomplish, but once your perfect fit becomes apparent and you find work in that space, it might just be one of the most interesting, educational, and rewarding careers in the tech world. On top of that, this sector offers some of the world’s best salaries and allows those involved to work on high-profile projects tackling ever-evolving Cyber Threats.
If the first step is knowing that your heart is set and your mind is made up about a career in cybersecurity, then the next step is to look at what options are available…
Warning: there are a lot.
It’s estimated that over 3 million people work in the Cybersecurity space globally, but despite how attractive this industry can be, there remain at least another 3 million unfilled positions. Of course, it’s not a lack of desire that keeps these positions vacant, it’s a skills gap. As technology has got more advanced, the skills gap has widened and the number of people entering the industry has slowed down. The education in cybersecurity is often being outpaced by the technology, as is an issue in many industries.
Whilst 3 million vacant positions are, of course, a big challenge for the industry, it’s a huge opportunity for you. High demand means high salaries and the luxury of choice.
Our friends at Westgate IT have detailed the sort of roles you could enter in the cybersecurity space.
Cybersecurity Engineers are often the best in class, boasting a Bachelor’s in cybersecurity or computer science and a high level of technical and creative competency. Being a Cybersecurity Engineer is going to require you to be advanced at threat detection, analysis, and enforcing protective counter-measures. High-level knowledge of cryptography is a huge advantage too.
A cybersecurity engineer goes further than a Pentester by not only finding the vulnerabilities, but by solving them, reconfiguring processes, and implementing effective detection systems.
Salaries can start from around £50,000 and reach as high as £150,000 at the top companies.
Those who wish to go further in this industry are well-advised to get a master’s degree in computer forensics.
Cyber-Forensic Analysts Positions in this field typically start with salaries of around £50,000. | https://www.cybersecurityjobs.com/which-cybersecurity-career-is-right-for-you/ |
SnapGene 6.2.2 has been released!
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SnapGene 6.2.0 has been released!
Oct 12, 2022: SnapGene 6.1.2 has been released!
We are aware of the recently publicized WebP vulnerability and have been working across our technology teams to confirm the status of our systems. At this time we do not believe SnapGene is affected by the vulnerability.
Our information security and technology teams continue to monitor the state of this vulnerability and will continue to assess if/how it impacts SnapGene. If the status listed above changes, we will update this post. | https://support.snapgene.com/hc/en-us/articles/19573959029652-SnapGene-and-WebP-vulnerability-29-September-2023 |
The Tampa Bay Times became the latest major U.S. news organization to be infected with ransomware Thursday when the virus known as Ryuk forced the newspaper to activate incident response plans.
The company reported on Jan. 23 that the ransomware had infiltrated its systems, though exactly how the attack occurred remains unclear. Hackers did not compromise any data, such as payment or customer information, the Times reported, and the paper expected to recover by restoring its system from backup files.
One company executive told the outlet’s reporters it had no intention of paying a digital extortion fee.
It seems like the Times was largely unaffected by the attack. The paper’s website appeared to be publishing at a normal rate by Friday.
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The Ryuk ransomware strain in particular, has hit companies like Tribune Publishing in 2018, creating a ripple effect that led to problems at the Los Angeles Times, San Diego Tribune and the South Florida Sun. This month, the Daily Gazette, based in Schenectady, New York, reported it had been struck with ransomware, though the specific type was not immediately clear.
These attacks, which affect industries of all kinds, show no signs of slowing.
The U.S. Coast Guard, for instance, said last month the Ryuk ransomware caused an outage of more than 30 hours at a marine transportation facility. The FBI also has published a series of alerts on ransomware, most recently to provide an update on the strain known as Maze. State and local governments also continue to be prime targets.
The security vendor CrowdStrike reported in December that the number of ransomware victims who agreed to pay the fees more than doubled to 39% last year, up from 14%. Meanwhile, the demands also seem to be growing, as scammers ask for an average payment of $84,116, according to the security firm Coveware. (Both of those figures are from security vendors with a financial interest in the matter.) | https://cyberscoop.com/tampa-bay-times-ransomware/ |
A Google search for a Cisco IOS VM turned up a link to download onePK All-In-One virtual machine image but despite my further efforts to download it (creating an account with Cisco and rummaging through a pile of non-relevant links) I could not download it.
It's announced as an end-of-life project on Cisco's DevNet page, due to which I suspect I could not get to download the VM image.
I wonder how relevant would this VM be to CCNA studies. I also wonder what are your experiences with onePK.
Is there a viable alternative to onePK- a Cisco IOS as a VM on which you could practice CCNA- related IOS commands? I see an "answer" on Cisco's forums listing 3 faux alternatives: APIC-EM that has absolutely nothing to do with openPK, a broken link to a former download page and a white paper.
Virtualization of the operating system that drives Cisco routers and switches, being able to practice commands for various scenarios with complexity that follows the confines of CCNA exam objectives, without actually having to own those devices nor rent time on simulators.
You can run Windows and Linux as fully functioning OSes within hypervisors, I am looking for something similar for Cisco IOS. | https://community.infosecinstitute.com/discussion/122612/would-onepk-be-any-relevant-for-ccna-anybody-tried-it-alternatives-to-onepk |
Awareness and education about online dangers is essential but headlines like “Malware That Drains Your Bank Account Thriving On Facebook” instill fear while at the same time blame Facebook -- something that may not be entirely justified.
The word about the Zeus Trojan back on Facebook has spread as fast as the malware itself across many news sites.
Malicious links on social networking sites are nothing new (Twitter, Linkedin to name a few). They have been, and continue to be, abused by spammers to peddle fake AV or redirect to exploit sites distributing all sorts of nasties.
So what exactly is all the fuss about? Let’s have a look at this example reported by the New York Times.
The fraudulent/spammy posts appear to be from either fake Facebook accounts or ones that were hijacked. The links all seem to have a similar pattern, where the country-code top-level domain name (ccTLD) is “tk”. This ccTLD belongs to Tokelau, a small territory part of New Zealand that’s regarded as a hotbed for all sorts of online fraud. Suricata/Emerging Threats even has a detection rule for “.tk” domains: “ET CURRENT_EVENTS DNS Query to a .tk domain – Likely Hostile”, which sums their trustworthiness rather well.
In this particular case, the “.tk” domain seen here is simply used as a redirector to another domain, 2bestmall . com
Here we have a classic case of counterfeit merchandise where big brand names are advertised at 78% off of MSRP. Visitors who make a purchase have their payment processing done through another intermediary known as billingcheckout . com, which has a rather poor reputation according to Web of Trust (WOT).
The domain name billingcheckout.com was registered through TODAYNIC.com, INC, a Chinese registrar with unsurprisingly bogus registrant information. Ordering counterfeit goods may not be the smartest of ideas if the parcel is intercepted at the customs, and trusting a “company” like this with your credit card is definitely not something you want to do.
As far as the Zeus malware connection, the counterfeit website we identified belongs to an interesting hosting company that has many ties to malware activity:
What’s more, if you dig deeper you will find the link to Zeus (courtesy of abuse.ch):
The Zeus Trojan is a rather notorious piece of malware that became extremely popular and inspired offshoots such as the Citadel Trojan. It sits in the background and waits for the user to log into a sensitive site (such as a banking login screen) so that it can steal the password or even display fake pop-ups requiring the victim to enter additional confidential information.
It’s not the first time and it won’t be the last that links posted to Facebook pages and profiles will contain or redirect to malware. But does Facebook really sit idle while its users get infected? Not quite, as the social media platform has partnered with many security companies to offer a safer experience, including both WebSense and WOT.
I also feel this is a bit of a cheap shot because that same spam can be found elsewhere. This same ad has also appeared on Google’s Blogger, a service that I and many other professionals use to maintain their own blogs:
Facebook happens to be the largest social networking site and as such is one of the most coveted platforms for the bad guys, just like Microsoft’s Windows is for the operating systems.
These kinds of statements made from online news sources on this topic have undermined the incredible amount of work and resources spent on fighting cyber-crime, and fail to show the realities security researchers face every day. Cyber-criminals constantly adapt and up their game to defeat every new security measure put in place. Whether they are financially or politically motivated, cyber attacks will always exist.
End-users need to rely on a layered defense approach to best protect themselves. It is nice to know that Facebook and Google continue to try and protect us from browsing malicious sites, but we cannot expect them to block 100% of attacks. As always, good security software and best practices (such as being careful before clicking links) go a long way towards saving you from all the online dangers out there. | https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2013/06/facebook-virus-that-drains-your-bank-accounts-what-you-need-to-know/ |
New York, Texas, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania consider bills to reduce financial incentive in ransomware attacks.
While no member of Congress has introduced federal legislation banning ransomware payments (i.e., payment to “unlock” data that has been encrypted by hackers), at least four states are considering doing so: New York, Texas, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. The proposed legislation in Texas, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania would ban the use of taxpayer funds for cyber ransoms, whereas a proposal introduced in the New York Legislature (NY S 8606A) would broadly prohibit businesses and health care entities from making ransomware payments.
The goal of these bills is to reduce, if not eliminate altogether, the financial incentive behind the recent surge in ransomware attacks.
These bills are highly controversial, though, as many organizations have determined that a steep ransom amount—however unpleasant—may be preferable to the operational damage caused by losing access to critical network data or the risk of having sensitive customer information (including potentially information about patient health) made publicly available.
Nixon Peabody’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Team will continue to monitor these legislative developments. | https://www.nixonpeabody.com/insights/articles/2021/06/29/four-states-consider-legislation-banning-ransomware-payments |
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Employees are the most vulnerable part of an organization and unfortunately, many of the most egregious data breaches in recent years were made possible because of humans falling prey to phishing social engineering attacks.
From the Bangladesh-New York Federal Reserve brouhaha to the recent breaches into the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the inability of financial institutions to keep data safe has been in the news. All of this attention makes cybersecurity training more important than
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Are you interested in the cybersecurity field? Today, hackers work day and night to discover vulnerabilities in the information systems that we highly rely on. They hack into these systems by interrupting supposedly safe communication, alter the messages, and use this information for their personal gain.
There are white hat hackers that hack for good reasons and workplaces such as government buildings to identify loopholes in the existing technology and fix it before black hat hackers discover them. Blackhat hackers hack for bad reasons and some of their activities include stealing credit card information and accessing email accounts. Other hackers hack just because they are able to or which to cause chaos and not that they have any real agenda.
Interesting Facts About the Cybersecurity Field
The Cybersecurity field is full of interesting tidbits that can help you to understand potential dangers and how you can protect yourself from black hats of the world. Some of the most interesting facts about the cybersecurity field include:
Kevin David Mitnick is the worlds most renowned hacker: The US Department of Justice referred to Mitnick as the most wanted computer criminal ever in the U.S. History. His story was so wild that it was used as the basis for the Track Down film. Mitnick hacked into the Digital Equipment Corporation’s network and was jailed for a year. When he was let out he went on a hacking spree for almost three years where he stole corporate secrets and breached the national defense warning. However, he was later caught and convicted.
The U.S. alone loses approximately $100 billion every year due to cybercrime: Cybercriminals target both individual citizens and large corporations such as the U.S. Navy, which receives over 100,000 cyberattacks per hour. In the year 2016, personal medical records belonging to over 100 million Americans were stolen.
MyDoom is the most expensive computer virus that cost $38.5 billion: Up to date, MyDoom is the most expensive virus that the world has ever experienced. This virus caused approximately $38.5 billion worth of financial damages. The virus originated in Russia and it was first spotted in the year 2004 but the author was never discovered. This virus spread quickly through email worms.
Hackers often target social media users: There are over 3 billion social network users in the world. These active users spend a lot of their time on social networks and they are more likely to click on links posted by their most trusted friends and hackers use this to their advantage. For instance, like-jacking often happens when hackers post their fake like buttons which when clicked prompt the download of malware on the victim’s computer.
Ransomware is currently the leading technique used by cybercriminals: Ransomware is a malicious software that captures a victim’s data hostage until a certain amount is paid. Instead of the hacker selling the victim’s information on the black market, through ransomware, a hacker can get money from the victim directly. The threat of ransomware is based on the publication of the stolen personal data (doxxing) or blocking the victim’s access to their online accounts.
How Formal Education can Help you Fight Cybercriminals
According to Obama, cyberspace is a world that we rely on every day. From shopping online, banking, completing our homework, staying in touch with friends and family, and gaming, the internet-connected devices we use are woven into all aspects of our lives.
These devices contain a wealth of our personal information and it’s important that we protect them. Thanks to the cybersecurity industry, people and companies can go about their daily business knowing that there are professionals keeping their sensitive data safe from the hands of cyberattackers.
According to Pew Research Center, more than 60 percent of Americans have experienced data breaches. The study also revealed that due to these rampant data breaches, the public has lost its trust in institutions, especially the federal government.
Additionally, educating the public about every aspect of cybersecurity can be tough. However, with a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, you will be able to combat cybercrime by equipping you with the skills and knowledge you need. Some of the things that you will be able to do include:
Designing a network that meets the strategic objectives and that reflects the current issues and trends in cybersecurity.
Apply ethical and professional standards of conduct that help in the protection of personal data.
Apply the appropriate network countermeasures guidelines that are meant to prevent data security breaches.
Develop detailed security plans of storage servers, computer systems, and networks.
If you want to become a cybersecurity expert and earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer and Information Science with a Major in Cyber and Network Security - Cybersecurity Track, ECPI University offers this degree at an accelerated pace. For more information on this exciting opportunity, connect with a helpful admissions counselor today. | https://www.ecpi.edu/blog/why-is-cyber-security-interesting-fun-facts-about-the-field |
Duo Security has released its Duo API Edition for cloud and mobile software providers to protect user account access. Duo API Edition enables developers to add two-factor authentication to their applications with Duo Security automatically handling of all of the operational aspects of authentication, such as key management and provisioning, alerting and reporting, self-service device management, and global scalability.
Duo API Edition is ideal for software as a service (SaaS) service providers offering remote access to sensitive information, such as an online banking application. Using Duo’s API Edition can help avoid potential security risks that can be found in recent reports of organizations who have built their own multifactor authentication solution.
Alongside the API Edition, Duo Security also is introducing its mobile SDK for iOS and Android, which offers a simple solution for mobile app providers to embed in-app authentication capabilities.
Duo API Edition starts at $3 per user per year with a minimum of 10,000 users. Volume discounts are available. | https://appdevelopermagazine.com/2008/2014/10/15/duo-security-releases-api-edition-as-well-as-ios-and-android-sdks-for-two-factor-authentication/ |
RiskLens, the leading provider of cyber risk quantification (CRQ) and cyber risk management software and services, has been awarded top honors as 2022 Cyber Risk/Security solution of the year by Risk.net in its annual Risk Technology Awards. The award recognizes RiskLens’ innovation and leadership in measuring and managing the true financial impact of cyber risk for organizations.
Risk.net is a leading publication covering news and trends in all aspects of risk management. “This year’s Risk Technology Awards uncovered a vast amount of research and development work across the more-than-80 firms that made it onto our shortlists,” Risk.net said in the awards announcement, “work that is illustrative of the new, more dangerous world, and its emerging, interwoven threats.” "We are most honored to receive this award from Risk.net," said Nick Sanna, President and CEO, RiskLens. "RiskLens helps companies to better manage their cybersecurity investment decisions and risks of digital transformation. We collaborate with large enterprises and government organizations to help them optimize their cybersecurity investments and address regulatory requirements through quantitative cyber risk management."
RiskLens occupies a unique position in the world of operational, technology and cyber risk analytics
We are the creator of Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR™), the standard for risk quantification recognized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and other technical authorities. RiskLens offers the only SaaS platform that guarantees a true implementation of FAIR risk analysis.
Our platform offers an unmatched range of services for risk quantification, including rapid analysis of top risks, comparison among multiple risk scenarios, aggregated risk assessments and cost/benefit analysis for risk mitigation – all quantified in the dollar terms that business decision-makers require.
Our services team is the most experienced in the world at launching and coaching quantitative risk analysis and risk management programs. We also offer RiskLens Pro, an easy and affordable managed service for clients without in-house expertise.
"We greatly appreciate the recognition through this award, as RiskLens is currently the only cyber risk quantification platform – trusted in real-world enterprise environments around the globe from Fortune 1,000 companies to SMBs – purpose-built on the world’s most trusted risk quantification model, Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR™)," said Bryan Smith, Chief Technology Officer, RiskLens.
Learn how the RiskLens platform and services can bring the benefits of risk quantification to your organization. Contact us.
For a quick look at the power of risk quantification based on the research by the RiskLens data science team, sample the My Cyber Risk Benchmark tool for free. | https://www.risklens.com/resource-center/blog/risklens-best-cyber-risk-security-product-2022-risk-technology-awards |
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Defendant knowingly sent, exhibited, distributed or offered to distribute by any means, obscene matter, or live or recorded telephone messages to a minor.
Defendant had knowledge that the victim was a minor or failed to exercise reasonable care in ascertaining the true age of the minor.
The defendant acted with the specific intent to arouse, appeal to or gratify the lust, passions, or sexual desires of his or her self or the child.
Defendant willfully and lewdly touched the body of a child.
The child was under 14 years of age.
The touching was done with the intent to arouse, appeal , or gratify the lust, passions, or sexual desires of the defendant or the child.
Defendant arranged a meeting with a minor or person he or she believes to be a minor for the purpose of (1) exposing his or her genitals or pubic or rectal area, (2) having the child expose his or her genitals or pubic or rectal area, or (3) engaging in lewd or lascivious behavior.
Defendant was motivated by an unnatural or abnormal sexual interest in children.
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Recently, Awareity’s CEO, Rick Shaw, was asked to present at the Infotec conference in Omaha. During his presentation, “The Truths (and Myths) About Assessments, Planning and Implementing”, Rick discussed the three-legged stool each organization is sitting on, and the importance of all three legs (Assessments, Planning/Developing and Implementing).
Most organizations understand the importance of assessments and planning, but where many fail to deliver is in the implementation phase. As we have seen with numerous headlines and lessons learned, a failure to implement can lead to expensive fines, lawsuits, breaches and losses. Rick used a case study for CVS Caremark. Due to employees carelessly tossing old pill bottles into a store’s dumpster, CVS now has the FTC coming to audit their information security program for the next 20 years and was forced to pay a HIPAA violation fine of $2.25 M.
I thought this was a great question and one that should be expanded upon.
An organization can have the best security policy (or plan, program, etc.) in the world, but if the policy is not implemented down to the individual-level, how will individuals be able to help the organization achieve better results?
If your organization is just blasting your security policies out to your people in e-mails and memos…how do you know if anyone received the email or is reading the policies and understands them? Or perhaps you are sending out updated pages for the employee handbooks or manuals…how can you ensure your employees are actually reading these policies? Are the binders just sitting on a shelf untouched?
Implementing policies, procedures, plans and processes means organizations have documentation and proof that individuals have read, understood and acknowledged their roles and responsibilities. Regulations require proof of implementation. Legal due diligence requires proof of implementation. Lessons Learned continue to prove that organizations that lack implementation will continue to experience expensive and embarrassing results.
Organizations must ensure all appropriate individuals (employees, third-parties, etc.) are receiving updated policies and guidelines, reading the policies, understanding the policies, and acknowledging their individual roles and responsibilities. Providing employees with a once-a-year general training session is not good enough as we know risks, threats, best practices, etc. are constantly changing. The bad guys are not taking 364 days off, is your organization?
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Risk causes uncertainty factors for the Information Technology in order to provide value to its stakeholders.
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A new FBI computer crime survey claims that nine out ten polled companies have experienced a security lapse.
The 23-question 2005 FBI Computer Crime Survey, which polled 2,066 companies, found that 87 percent of enterprises experienced some type of security incident over a year-long period.
"We want organizations to be able to see the trend of what's happening," Special Agent Bruce Verduyn of the Houston FBI Cyber Squad said today. "I think this is a wake-up call to organizations that there really is more crime going on that what they realize."
About 64 percent of respondents – comprised of private and public organizations based in New York, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas – reported a financial loss due to the security incidents. The average cost setback totaled more than $24,000, according to the survey.
Viruses, including worms and trojans, and spyware topped the list of malware attacks the companies faced, the survey said. Nearly all of the respondents said they use anti-virus software, while 90 percent use firewalls.
But Natalie Lambert, an analyst at Forrester Research, said today that such technology "becomes kind of useless" unless it is properly maintained. She recommended regular client security sweeps.
"It's important to note that nothing's perfect," she said. "Virus creators are getting more sophisticated with the types of attacks they do. It's very important to note that just because technology is in place doesn't mean it's being used adequately and correctly."
Forty-four percent of respondents reported intrusions from within their own company, the survey showed.
"This is a strong indicator that internal controls are extremely important and should not be underemphasized while concentrating efforts on deterring outside attackers," the FBI said.
Lambert and Verduyn suggested organizations implement a host of technologies to combat potential computer security problems, including VPNs, biometrics and intrusion prevention systems.
To qualify for the survey, organizations must have been existence for three years, have five or more employees and generate an annual revenue of at least $1 million. About 24,000 organizations received the survey.
Almost 46 percent of respondents were from organizations with a gross annual income of less than $5 million, while 2.4 percent worked for firms that earn more than $1 billion. Sixteen percent of respondents gross between $10 million and $99 million. | https://www.scmagazine.com/news/fbi-security-lapses-at-90-percent-of-companies |
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I've found a reseller of Symantec that sell two kinds of SSL certificates, and the only differences between these two are encryption length and price.
The link is here: https://www.trustauth.cn/symantec-ssl (You may use your browser's translate plugin tp translate this site) And here's a screenshot of the translated page: I've ask their Pre sale consultation staff what are the differences between these two. They said that The certificate can determine the encryption strength!
Then... anyone knows whether Symantec(Digicert) sell two kinds of EV and OV certificates and distinguish them by EVPro,EV and OVPro,OV ?
I don't think there is any difference between these two kinds of certificates...
In my opinion, the SSL certificate is only used to verify the identity of the server. The encryption strength is related to the configuration of the server.
Correct, the certificate does not determine the strength of symmetric encryption at all. DigiCert is just ticking the expected buzzwords so that the users feel safe.
Thank you for answering. However, in some CA sites, they differ the certificate that can support 128 bit and 40bit and call the 40 bit on Pro. For example trustauth.cn/symantec-ssl (you may try to use your browser's translate to view this site) – JemmyLoveJenny Jul 27 '18 at 8:58 @JemmyLoveJenny: same buzzword ticking - and nobody should use 40bit today anyway. The Pro version differ in that they support ECC certificates. Since there are no 40bit ECDSA ciphers they cannot claim support for 40bit here. – Steffen Ullrich Jul 27 '18 at 9:06
Wow, I see! Thank you very much! Another question is whether the certificate use SHA1 or SHA256? If the certificates are signed with SHA256, older browsers would not support it I think... And must Pro certificates use ECC keys or they can use RSA keys as well? – JemmyLoveJenny Jul 27 '18 at 9:19 @JemmyLoveJenny: I have no idea if the Pro gives you only ECC, if you can choose or if you actually get both ECC and RSA. "Pro" is just a branding by a particular vendor. – @JemmyLoveJenny You have that backwards wrt SHA1 and SHA256. SHA1 is weak to collisions, and has been phased out for most certificates. – AndrolGenhald Jul 27 '18 at 13:10
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