With cyber threats evolving at an alarming pace, traditional passwords fall short when it comes to protecting our digital data. In the search for a more powerful defense against unauthorized access, an innovative approach has emerged: One-Time Passwords (OTPs), dynamic codes that provide a new level of protection. Let’s investigate in this article how OTPs […]

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We have observed a sudden increase in Ransomware incidents since June 2023, involving the appending of the “.malox” file extension to encrypt files. This Ransomware has been identified as a variant of the Mallox (aka TargetCompany) Ransomware Family. The Ransomware note, labelled “File Recovery.txt,” is dropped during the attack. This note provides an Onion link […]

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Exploit kits (Eks) are collections of exploits – pieces of code or sequences of commands – created to leverage vulnerabilities in software and attack a system. Their goal is to deploy malware onto the victim`s system. These toolkits are usually spread through malicious or compromised sites and malvertising. Exploit kits rather focus on vulnerabilities of […]

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Microsoft believes that Microsoft Teams chats were used into coaxing users to share their credentials with threat actors. The available evidence leads to a Russian government-linked hacking group known as Midnight Blizzard being responsible, after taking aim at dozens of global organizations with a campaign to steal login credentials by engaging users in Teams chats, […]

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By Ruoting Sun, Vice President of Products, Secureframe The rapid rise of cloud-first organizations has revolutionized the way businesses operate. Yet with increased reliance on cloud services, information security is […]

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By Mark Guntrip, Senior Director of Cybersecurity Strategy, Menlo Security A new breed of attacker has emerged, one that has learned to weaponize the web browser. The Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats […]

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CrowdStrike is pretty reliable when it comes to protecting you from attacks. But the thing is, it can be quite challenging to use and almost impossible to tweak to your specific needs. At the same time, the cybersecurity market is booming, and that means there are plenty of CrowdStrike competitors. So, if you’re looking for […]

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As cyberattacks become more sophisticated and widespread, ransomware attacks have become one of the most common and costly threats facing companies today. In recent years, ransomware attacks have grown increasingly frequent, causing significant damage to businesses and organizations of all sizes. 40% of Ransomware incidents involve the use of Desktop sharing software and 35% involved […]

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By Zac Amos, Features Editor, Rehack.com Supply chain cyber attacks are on the rise, and industry professionals must work to protect their critical systems. Zero trust may be the solution since it’s one of the most effective ways of securing an organization against bad actors. Here’s how companies can use it to their advantage. What is […]

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Here, I will talk about how Zero Trust Architecture enhances network security. In today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, traditional security measures are no longer sufficient to safeguard sensitive information. Enter Zero Trust Architecture, a revolutionary approach that is reshaping the way we think about network security. In this article, we’ll […]

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