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12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices (+ Real Success Stories)

eSecurity Planet

Ensure that the tools you purchase are in line with data management standards, regulatory needs, and your financial limits. Use cybersecurity training tools , seminars, online courses, and simulations to successfully engage staff and reinforce fundamental network security principles.

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At Least 30,000 U.S. Organizations Newly Hacked Via Holes in Microsoft’s Email Software

Krebs on Security

The espionage group is exploiting four newly-discovered flaws in Microsoft Exchange Server email software, and has seeded hundreds of thousands of victim organizations worldwide with tools that give the attackers total, remote control over affected systems. The backdoor web shell is verifiably present on the networks of thousands of U.S.

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China-linked APT UNC3886 used VMware ESXi Zero-Day

Security Affairs

“VMware Tools contains an Authentication Bypass vulnerability in the vgauth module.” “A fully compromised ESXi host can force VMware Tools to fail to authenticate host-to-guest operations, impacting the confidentiality and integrity of the guest virtual machine.” ” reads the advisory published by VMware.

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8220 Gang Cloud Botnet infected 30,000 host globally

Security Affairs

The 8220 group has been active since at least 2017, the threat actors are Chinese-speaking and the names of the group come from the port number 8220 used by the miner to communicate with the C2 servers. The 8220 Gang selects victims by identifying them through their internet accessibility. PwnRig cryptocurrency miner execution.

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How to Remove Malware: Removal Steps for Windows & Mac

eSecurity Planet

When that happens, all isn’t lost; it’s possible to recover from most cyber attacks with tools and techniques available to average users. We’ll go over malware removal tools and steps, and offer some tips to keep your devices from getting reinfected. Cutting off its access is the first line of defense.

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IBM Cloud solution tutorials: 2023 in review

IBM Big Data Hub

Another year has passed—it felt like the whole world was talking about and trying out tools powered by generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). From photo editing to writing emails, AI has become an indispensable tool in many settings. I wrote two blog posts about account cleanup.

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Android Spyware Monokle, developed by Russian defense contractor, used in targeted attacks

Security Affairs

. “Lookout has discovered a highly targeted mobile malware threat that uses a new and sophisticated set of custom Android surveillanceware tools called Monokle that has possible connections to Russian threat actors.” “Lookout research indicates these tools are part of a targeted set of campaigns and are developed by the St.

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