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ToxicEye RAT exploits Telegram communications to steal data from victims

Security Affairs

“The bot is embedded into the ToxicEye RAT configuration file and compiled into an executable file (an example of a file name we found was ‘paypal checker by saint.exe’). Experts also noticed that the RAT implements Ransomware features such as the ability to encrypt and decrypt victim’s files.

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Experts warn of fake Adobe Flash update hiding a miner that works as a legitimate update

Security Affairs

” The fake Adobe Flash updates use file names starting with AdobeFlashPlayer that are hosted on cloud-based web servers that don’t belong to Adobe. One such example from December 2017 named free-mod-menu-download-ps3.exe com followed by XMRig traffic on TCP port 14444 like the example used in this blog.”

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Break Down Information Silos With Cloud Storage and File Sharing

OneHub

Educate them on the issues that information silos are causing within your organization, and lay out the steps you plan to take to heal these divisions by increasing communication and cooperation. How can you break down silos? Address the problem directly and promote common goals. The first step to recovery is admitting there’s a problem.

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RIM Month Virtual Colloquium, date and lineup announcement for April 7th 1-3pm EST!

The Schedule

This presentation will discuss the process of surveying and reviewing these records in situ, provide examples of inventories that are useful for Technical Services staff, and discuss lessons learned as the Records Management program continues collecting university records despite physical restrictions. Jennifer Thompson, J. Paul Getty Trust.

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Production is the “Ringo” of the eDiscovery Phases: eDiscovery Throwback Thursdays

eDiscovery Daily

paper, images or native files); Organization of files (e.g., Bates labels for images, sequential file names for native files); Handling of confidential and privileged documents, including log requirements and stamps to be applied; Handling of redactions; Format and content of production log; Production media (e.g.,

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Inside the Cit0Day Breach Collection

Troy Hunt

rar files in it whilst the second has a further 8,949.rar rar files giving a grand total of 23,618 files. Let's take the example above which allegedly came from chordie.com , a guitar forum. txt" and true to its name, it appears from the forgotten password email that they were never even hashed in the first place.

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What is Ransomware? Everything You Should Know

eSecurity Planet

Some examples of RaaS use subscriptions, while some need registration to acquire access. Education, government, energy and manufacturing are others. Similarly, the education sector has also become a soft target for ransomware. The developer has fewer risks, and the buyer does all of the work. Box in Panama.