A Bag of RATs: VenomRAT vs. AsyncRAT

Introduction Remote access tools RATs have long been a favorite tool for cyber attackers, since they enable remote control over compromised systems and facilitate data theft, espionage, and continuous monitoring of victims. Among the well-known RATs are VenomRAT and AsyncRAT. These are open-sourc...

Attackers Use Encoded JavaScript to Deliver Malware

Cyber attackers are using encoded JavaScript files to hide malware, abusing Microsoft's Script Encoder to disguise harmful scripts…...

Expert Tips on How to Spot a Phishing Link

Phishing attacks are becoming more advanced and harder to detect, but there are still telltale signs that can help you spot them before it's too late. See these key indicators that security experts use to identify phishing links: 1. Check Suspicious URLs Phishing URLs are often long, confusing, o...

Obfuscation: There Are Two Sides To Everything

How to detect and prevent attackers from using these various techniques Obfuscation is an important technique for protecting software that also carries risks, especially when used by malware authors. In this article, we examine obfuscation, its effects, and responses to it. What Is Obfuscation?...

A Scenario: Protecting a Financial Institution from External Threats With EASM

Background Carman Bank, a mid-sized financial institution, has experienced rapid growth over the past five years. As part of its expansion, the bank has significantly increased its digital presence by launching new online banking services, mobile applications, and integrating various third-party...

SuperSize Me

SuperSize Me By Floser Bacurio Jr., Bernadette Canubas, Michaelo Oliveros · April 02, 2024 Introduction Cyber attackers are always finding new ways to outsmart security systems and distribute malware effectively. We discovered an interesting detection evasion technique of delivering archive files...

New PoolParty Process Injection Techniques Outsmart Top EDR Solutions

A new collection of eight process injection techniques, collectively dubbed PoolParty, could be exploited to achieve code execution in Windows systems while evading endpoint detection and response EDR systems. SafeBreach researcher Alon Leviev said the methods are "capable of working across all...

N. Korean Hackers 'Mixing' macOS Malware Tactics to Evade Detection

The North Korean threat actors behind macOS malware strains such as RustBucket and KANDYKORN have been observed "mixing and matching" different elements of the two disparate attack chains, leveraging RustBucket droppers to deliver KANDYKORN. The findings come from cybersecurity firm SentinelOne,...

Do You Really Trust Your Web Application Supply Chain?

Well, you shouldn't. It may already be hiding vulnerabilities. It's the modular nature of modern web applications that has made them so effective. They can call on dozens of third-party web components, JS frameworks, and open-source tools to deliver all the different functionalities that keep the...

FreeBSD : SoftEtherVPN -- multiple vulnerabilities (d821956f-1753-11ee-ad66-1c61b4739ac9)

The version of FreeBSD installed on the remote host is prior to tested version. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the d821956f-1753-11ee-ad66-1c61b4739ac9 advisory. - Daiyuu Nobori reports: The SoftEther VPN project received a high level code review and...

The Different Methods and Stages of Penetration Testing

The stakes could not be higher for cyber defenders. With the vast amounts of sensitive information, intellectual property, and financial data at risk, the consequences of a data breach can be devastating. According to a report released by Ponemon institute, the cost of data breaches has reached a...

Understanding How Hackers Recon

Cyber-attacks keep increasing and evolving but, regardless of the degree of complexity used by hackers to gain access, get a foothold, cloak their malware, execute their payload or exfiltrate data, their attack will begin with reconnaissance. They will do their utmost to uncover exposed assets an...

16 Best DDOS Attack Tools in 2022

What are DDOS attack tools? DDOS attacks are cyber- attacks targeted at rendering certain computers, network systems and servers non-functional. The processes involved in its execution can be however complicated. Attackers have to carry out a long series of actions that involve social engineering...

How Can You Leave Log4J in 2021?

With the last month of 2021 dominated by the log4J vulnerabilities discovery, publication, and patches popping up in rapid succession, odds are you have patched your system against Log4J exploitation attempts. At least some systems, if not all. You might even have installed the latest patch – at...

[eBook] Guide to Achieving 24x7 Threat Monitoring and Response for Lean IT Security Teams

If there is one thing the past few years have taught the world, it’s that cybercrime never sleeps. For organizations of any size and scope, having around-the-clock protection for their endpoints, networks, and servers is no longer optional, but it’s also not entirely feasible for many. Attackers...

Microsoft Digital Defense Report shares new insights on nation-state attacks

Microsoft is proud to promote Cybersecurity Awareness Month as part of our ongoing commitment to security for all. Year-round, Microsoft tracks nation-state threat activities to help protect organizations and individuals from these advanced persistent actors. We’re constantly improving our...

Akamai MFA in Action: Single Sign-On is Phish-Proof and Simple to Use

Breaking news: we just completed an 850-user pilot with Akamai MFA. In this blog, the first in a series, I’ll explain why we switched to Akamai MFA, how we ran our pilot, and employee feedback so far. Check back for my next blog, when we’re midway through our global deployment. A burglar checks f...

CISA’s Top 30 Bugs: One’s Old Enough to Buy Beer

In a perfect world, CISA would laminate cards with the year’s top 30 vulnerabilities: You could whip it out and ask a business if they’ve bandaged these specific wounds before you hand over your cash. This is not a perfect world. There are no laminated vulnerability cards. But at least we have th...

How to build a security-first culture with remote teams

If recent world events have driven an increase in the number of remote workers in your organization, you are now confronted by even more security challenges for already stretched security teams and busy IT departments. Sixty-one percent of CISOs are more concerned about security risks targeting...

Know your enemy! The four types of cyber attackers trying to breach your security today

As business needs compel organizations to manage an ever-increasing number of database types, both on-premise and in the cloud, the threat surface has also become larger and far more difficult to manage effectively. The bad actors out there know this, too. They are constantly probing, testing, an...