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LogoKit Group Aims for Simple Yet Effective Phishing

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A phishing kit that uses embedded JavaScript targeted the users of more than 300 sites in the past week, aiming to grab credentials for SharePoint, Adobe Document Cloud, and...
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Intl. Law Enforcement Operation Disrupts Emotet Botnet

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Global law enforcement agencies have seized control of Emotet infrastructure, disrupting one of the world's most pervasive and dangerous cyber threats.A coordinated global law enforcement operation has disrupted the...
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North Korean Attackers Target Security Researchers via Social Media: Google

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Google TAG warns the infosec community of unsolicited requests from individuals seeking collaboration on vulnerability research.Security experts focused on vulnerability research and development are targets of a social engineering...
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Pay-Or-Get-Breached Ransomware Schemes Take Off

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In 2020, ransomware attackers moved quickly to adopt so-called "double extortion" schemes, with more than 550 incidents in the fourth quarter alone.The "pay or get breached" ransomware trend —...
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Small Security Teams Have Big Security Fears, CISOs Report

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Researchers poll security leaders who are tasked with protecting large organizations but have a small presence and budget.CISOs who lead small security teams at large organizations feel more vulnerable...
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Why North Korea Excels in Cybercrime

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North Korea is laser-focused on boosting its cyber capabilities, and it's doing a remarkable job of it.Although the US and the United Nations have levied sanctions meant to prevent...
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7 Steps to Secure a WordPress Site

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Many companies operate under the assumption that their WordPress sites are secure -- and that couldn't be anything further from the truth.1 of 8 WordPress sites account for more than...
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Attackers Leave Stolen Credentials Searchable on Google

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Operators behind a global phishing campaign inadvertently left thousands of stolen credentials accessible via Google Search.The attackers behind a summer 2020 phishing campaign accidentally exposed the credentials they stole...
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SolarWinds Attack Underscores ‘New Dimension’ in Cyber-Espionage Tactics

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Meanwhile, Malwarebytes is the latest victim, Symantec discovers a fourth piece of malware used in the massive attack campaign, and FireEye Mandiant releases a free tool to help spot...
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Microsoft to Launch ‘Enforcement Mode’ for Zerologon Flaw

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Enforcement mode for the Netlogon Domain Controller will be enabled by default with the Feb. 9 security update.Microsoft has warned IT security admins that starting with its Feb. 9,...