eSecurity Planet

JULY 13, 2023

Now security researchers have discovered a black hat generative AI tool called WormGPT that has none of the ethical restrictions of tools like ChatGPT, making it even easier for hackers to craft cyber attacks based on AI tools. ” The security researchers tested WormGPT to see how it would perform in BEC attacks.

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Phishing Systems administration Cybersecurity Marketing 98

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 17, 2023

Phishing Emails: Cybercriminals send an email containing a malicious file or link, which deploys malware when the recipient unknowingly clicks opens the file attachment or clicks on the link. This results in the malware (binary) to run as a process on the victim’s end user system (endpoint) or server.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Shikitega uses legitimate cloud services to host some of its C2 (command & control) servers and a very light ELF dropper (370B) to initiate the next stages. Each module focuses on a unique task, for example, downloading and executing Metasploit meterpreter, escalating privileges on the targeted systems, and maintaining persistence.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Urgent patching and prompt updates can protect systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation by threat actors. Organizations must prioritize implementing effective security measures and conducting frequent audits. Attackers were seen attempting to disable security plug-ins.

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Risk Authentication Systems administration Ransomware 111

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2021

We’ve barely scratched the surface of applying artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics to the raw data collecting in these gargantuan cloud-storage structures erected by Amazon, Microsoft and Google. Here are the key takeaways: Cloud exposures. Related: The importance of basic research. megabytes of fresh data.

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IT Governance

APRIL 25, 2023

Insider threats are one of the most difficult security challenges that organisations face. Staying safe isn’t simply about stopping criminal hackers from breaking into your systems, because the vulnerabilities already inside your organisation. Within this dyad, insider threats can be further divided into three types.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This week’s vulnerability news is proof that everyone experiences security vulnerabilities, even the biggest tech names and projects. Android, Apple, Apache, Cisco, and Microsoft are among the names reporting significant security vulnerabilities and fixes in the last week, and some of those are already under assault by hackers.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Blue team members might be led by a chief information security officer (CISO) or director of security operations, making this team the largest among the three. Blue teams consist of security analysts, network engineers and system administrators.

Cybersecurity 107

Cybersecurity Risk Phishing Systems administration 107

The Last Watchdog

MAY 10, 2019

Our rising dependence on business systems that leverage cloud services and the gig economy to accomplish high-velocity innovation has led to a rise in productivity. One such go-to APT technique is to remotely leverage legit administrative tools to carry out malicious activities — under cover.

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