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New Linux variant of BIFROSE RAT uses deceptive domain strategies

Security Affairs

The Bifrost RAT has been active since 2004, it allows its operators to gather sensitive information, including hostname and IP address. ” reads the analysis published by Unit 42. ” The sample binary analyzed by the experts is compiled for x86, the authors removed debugging information and symbol tables to hinder analysis.

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Turla APT group used a new backdoor in attacks against Afghanistan, Germany and the US

Security Affairs

In our review of this malware, the backdoor contacted the command and control (C2) server via an HTTPS encrypted channel every five seconds to check if there were new commands from the operator.” ” reads the analysis published by Talos researchers.

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Best Network Monitoring Tools for 2022

eSecurity Planet

Auvik is a fast-growing network management software company offering tools like IT asset management , traffic analysis, and performance monitoring through its cloud-based solution. Reviews highlight the ease of setup and integration with standard APIs , component monitoring capabilities, and intelligent network traffic analysis.

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Hacked Data Broker Accounts Fueled Phony COVID Loans, Unemployment Claims

Krebs on Security

And in 2004, it emerged that identity thieves masquerading as customers of data broker Choicepoint had stolen the personal and financial records of more than 145,000 Americans. In addition, he said, it seems clear that the fraudsters are recycling stolen identities to file phony unemployment insurance claims in multiple states.

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Top Network Detection & Response (NDR) Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Whereas older solutions like antivirus, firewalls, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) have long focused on threats at the network perimeter, the intent of NDR is to monitor and act on malicious threats within organization networks using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) analysis. billion in 2016.

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Best Digital Forensics Tools & Software for 2021

eSecurity Planet

While several open-source tools exist for disk and data capture, network analysis, and specific device forensics, a growing number of vendors are building off what’s publicly available. Critical capabilities include timeline analysis, hash filtering, file and folder flagging, and multimedia extraction. The Sleuth Kit and Autopsy.

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Top Database Security Solutions for 2021

eSecurity Planet

Security services and tools include anti-DDoS , SOCaaS , web application firewalls (WAF), data encryption , and more. Other features include applying secure socket layer (SSL) or transport layer security (TLS) and AES-256 encryption. Also Read: Best Encryption Software & Tools for 2021. EnterpriseDB.

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