Tag: endpoint
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10 Critical Network Pentest Findings IT Teams Overlook
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in SecurityNewsAfter conducting over 10,000 automated internal network penetration tests last year, vPenTest has uncovered a troubling reality that many businesses still have critical security gaps that attackers can easily exploit.Organizations often assume that firewalls, endpoint protection, and SIEMs are enough to keep them secure. But how effective are these defenses when put to the test?…
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ESET Endpoint Security Outlook-Plug-in flutet Exchange Online SPAM-Ordner
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in SecurityNewsIch stelle mal eine Beobachtung hier im Blog ein, die möglicherweise Administratoren von Exchange Online helfen könnte. Es gibt einen Bericht, dass das Outlook Plug-in von ESET Endpoint Security die SPAM-Ordner von Exchange Online-Postfächern mit Einträgen flutet. In diesem Kontext … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/03/21/eset-endpoint-security-outlook-plug-in-flutet-exchange-online-spam-ordner/
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HP Brings Quantum-Safe Encryption to Printers
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in SecurityNewsHP’s 8000 Series enterprise and commercial printers, which include Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP 8801, Mono MFP 8601, and LaserJet Pro Mono SFP 8501, will feature new quantum ASICs and endpoint controllers to protect them from future quantum attacks. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/hp-brings-quantum-safe-encryption-printers
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Critical vulnerability in AMI MegaRAC BMC allows server’ takeover
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Tags: access, advisory, api, apt, attack, authentication, control, credentials, cve, cyberespionage, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, endpoint, exploit, firewall, firmware, flaw, group, infrastructure, Internet, linux, malicious, malware, network, ransomware, supply-chain, technology, training, update, vulnerabilityth vulnerability that Eclypsium researchers found in MegaRAC, the BMC firmware implementation from UEFI/BIOS vendor American Megatrends (AMI). BMCs are microcontrollers present on server motherboards that have their own firmware, dedicated memory, power, and network ports and are used for out-of-band management of servers when their main operating systems are shut down.Administrators can access BMCs…
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Invisible C2″Š”, “Šthanks to AI-powered techniques
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Tags: ai, api, attack, breach, business, chatgpt, cloud, communications, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, dns, edr, email, encryption, endpoint, hacker, iot, LLM, malicious, malware, ml, monitoring, network, office, openai, powershell, service, siem, soc, strategy, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-trustInvisible C2″Š”, “Šthanks to AI-powered techniques Just about every cyberattack needs a Command and Control (C2) channel”Š”, “Ša way for attackers to send instructions to compromised systems and receive stolen data. This gives us all a chance to see attacks that are putting us at risk. LLMs can help attackers avoid signature based detection Traditionally, C2…
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The most notorious and damaging ransomware of all time
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Tags: access, android, attack, backdoor, backup, banking, botnet, breach, communications, computer, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, defense, detection, email, encryption, endpoint, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, framework, germany, google, government, group, hacker, hacking, healthcare, infection, infrastructure, international, jobs, korea, law, lazarus, leak, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, msp, network, north-korea, office, open-source, oracle, password, phishing, phone, powershell, ransom, ransomware, russia, service, software, spam, switch, technology, threat, tool, ukraine, update, usa, virus, vulnerability, windowsConti: History: First appearing in May 2020, the Conti RaaS platform is considered the successor to the Ryuk ransomware. As of January 2021, Conti is believed to have infected over 150 organizations and earned millions of dollars for its criminal developers and their affiliates. At least three new versions have been found since its inception.How it works: Conti uses the…
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The state of ransomware: Fragmented but still potent despite takedowns
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Tags: ai, alphv, antivirus, attack, backup, cloud, control, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, ddos, detection, endpoint, extortion, firewall, group, incident response, intelligence, law, leak, LLM, lockbit, malware, network, ransom, ransomware, service, software, tactics, threat, tool, usa, zero-trustRunners and riders on the rise: Smaller, more agile ransomware groups like Lynx (INC rebrand), RansomHub (a LockBit sub-group), and Akira filled the void after major takedowns, collectively accounting for 54% of observed attacks, according to a study by managed detection and response firm Huntress.RansomHub RaaS has quickly risen in prominence by absorbing displaced operators…
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3 Ivanti endpoint vulnerabilities exploited in the wild
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in SecurityNewsResearchers last month published a proof-of-concept exploit for the critical flaws in Endpoint Manager. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cisa-3-ivanti-endpoint-vulnerabilities-exploited-in-the-wild/742168/
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CISA tags critical Ivanti EPM flaws as actively exploited in attacks
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in SecurityNewsCISA warned U.S. federal agencies to secure their networks against attacks exploiting three critical vulnerabilities affecting Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) appliances. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-tags-critical-ivanti-epm-flaws-as-actively-exploited-in-attacks/
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CISA Added 3 Ivanti Endpoint Manager Bugs to Wildly Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
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Tags: cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, endpoint, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, ivanti, kev, risk, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog with the addition of three high-risk security flaws affecting Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM). These vulnerabilities, which involve absolute path traversal issues, have been observed being actively exploited in the wild, prompting federal agencies and organizations to implement remediation measures before…
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Critical Veritas Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Execute Malicious Code
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in SecurityNewsA critical vulnerability has been discovered in Veritas’ Arctera InfoScale product, a solution widely used for disaster recovery and high availability scenarios. The issue lies in the insecure deserialization of untrusted data in the .NET remoting endpoint, allowing attackers to execute malicious code on affected systems. Critical Veritas Vulnerability The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-27816, has a…
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Security operations centers are fundamental to cybersecurity, here’s how to build one
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Tags: access, ai, automation, ciso, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, governance, group, guide, iam, identity, incident response, intelligence, jobs, network, risk, service, siem, soar, soc, threat, toolBreakdown of SOC tools and technologies: During their Shmoocon talk, Wyler and his colleague James “Pope” Pope, senior manager of governance, risk, and compliance at Corelight, offered a list of the fundamental technologies CISOs should consider when building or outsourcing a SOC.These essential tools include: EDR (endpoint detection and response) EDR is a security solution…
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CISA Adds Five Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities in Advantive VeraCore and Ivanti EPM to KEV List
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in SecurityNewsThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added five security flaws impacting Advantive VeraCore and Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild.The list of vulnerabilities is as follows -CVE-2024-57968 – An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Advantive VeraCore First…
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Almost 1 million business and home PCs compromised after users visited illegal streaming sites: Microsoft
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Tags: authentication, awareness, business, control, cybersecurity, data, detection, email, endpoint, malicious, microsoft, privacy, technology, trainingPowerShell.exe, MSBuilt.exe and RegAsm.exe to connect to command and control (C2) servers and for data exfiltration of user data and browser credentials.Microsoft’s defensive recommendations include strengthening endpoint detection, particularly to block malicious artifacts, and requiring the use of multifactor authentication for logins. Security awareness training is critical: To be effective, any security awareness and training program needs to recognize…
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Schadensfallanalyse: MDR-Services sorgen für stark reduzierte Forderungssummen
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in SecurityNewsSophos hat kürzlich eine herstellerunabhängige Studie in Auftrag gegeben, um die finanziellen Auswirkungen verschiedener Cybersecurity-Produkte auf den Wert von Cyberversicherungsansprüchen zu messen. Die Untersuchung zeigt sehr deutlich die großen Unterschiede in punkto angriffsbedingter Schäden je nach Einsatz von reinen Endpoint-Schutz-Lösungen oder solchen mit EDR/XDR-Technologien im Vergleich zu MDR-Diensten. Dies lässt zum einen konkrete Ableitungen in…
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Akira ransomware gang used an unsecured webcam to bypass EDR
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Tags: attack, cybersecurity, detection, edr, encryption, endpoint, exploit, group, network, ransomwareThe Akira ransomware gang exploited an unsecured webcam to bypass EDR and launch encryption attacks on a victim’s network. Cybersecurity researchers at S-RM team discovered a novel attack technique used by the Akira ransomware gang. The ransomware group used an unsecured webcam to encrypt systems within a target’s network, bypassing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR). The…
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Akira Ransomware Targets Windows Servers via RDP and Evades EDR with Webcam Trick
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in SecurityNewsIn a recent cybersecurity incident, the Akira ransomware group demonstrated its evolving tactics by exploiting an unsecured webcam to bypass Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools. This novel approach highlights the group’s ability to adapt and evade traditional security measures, making it a formidable threat in the cybersecurity landscape. Background and Modus Operandi Akira, a…
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Best Vulnerability Scanning Tool in 2025: AutoSecT
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in SecurityNewsIn the constantly evolving world of cybersecurity, hackers continuously seek out vulnerabilities, exploit misconfigurations, and attempt to breach IT infrastructures. To counter these threats, vulnerability scanning tools serve as a crucial management solution, offering automated assessments and authenticated security scans across various systems, from endpoint devices to web applications. Vulnerability scanning systematically analyzes target systems……
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Mangelhafte Cybersicherheit im Gesundheitswesen
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Tags: access, ai, chatgpt, compliance, cyberattack, cyersecurity, data, endpoint, exploit, HIPAA, insurance, ransomware, resilience, risk, service, usa, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, windows15 Prozent der Endgeräte im Gesundheitssektor haben keine oder nicht-übereinstimmente Sicherheits- und Risikokontrollen.Laut dem aktuellen Horizon Report 2025 wurden im Jahr 2024 weltweit 183 Millionen Patientendaten kompromittiert. Das ist ein Anstieg von neun Prozent im Vergleich zum Vorjahr. Doch weshalb fällt es für Gesundheitseinrichtungen so schwer, sich ausreichend vor Ransomware-Angriffen zu schützen?Um das herauszufinden, hat…
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Ransomware gang encrypted network from a webcam to bypass EDR
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in SecurityNewsThe Akira ransomware gang was spotted using an unsecured webcam to launch encryption attacks on a victim’s network, effectively circumventing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), which was blocking the encryptor in Windows. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/akira-ransomware-encrypted-network-from-a-webcam-to-bypass-edr/
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Akira ransomware encrypted network from a webcam to bypass EDR
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in SecurityNewsThe Akira ransomware gang was spotted using an unsecured webcam to launch encryption attacks on a victim’s network, effectively circumventing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), which was blocking the encryptor in Windows. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/akira-ransomware-encrypted-network-from-a-webcam-to-bypass-edr/
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Decrypting the Forest From the Trees
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Tags: api, computer, container, control, credentials, data, endpoint, least-privilege, microsoft, network, password, powershell, service, updateTL;DR: SCCM forest discovery accounts can be decrypted including accounts used for managing untrusted forests. If the site server is a managed client, service account credentials can be decrypted via the Administration Service API. Introduction While Duane Michael, Chris Thompson, and I were originally working on the Misconfiguration Manager project, one of the tasks I took…
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How prevention is better than cure
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in SecurityNewsStop cyberattacks before they happen with preventative endpoint security First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/05/how_prevention_is_better_than/
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Schadensfallanalyse: MDR-Services reduzieren Versicherungsansprüche um fast 100 Prozent
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in SecurityNewsSophos hat kürzlich eine herstellerunabhängige Studie in Auftrag gegeben, um die finanziellen Auswirkungen verschiedener Cybersecurity-Produkte auf den Wert von Cyberversicherungsansprüchen zu messen. Die Untersuchung zeigt sehr deutlich die großen Unterschiede in punkto angriffsbedingter Schäden je nach Einsatz von reinen Endpoint-Schutz-Lösungen oder solchen mit EDR/XDR-Technologien im Vergleich zu MDR-Diensten. Daraus lassen sich wertvolle Erkenntnisse für Versicherer…
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MDR-Services reduzieren Versicherungsansprüche um fast 100 Prozent
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in SecurityNewsEine Sophos-Untersuchung von 282 Schadensfällen zeigt: Der Wert der Cyberversicherungsansprüche von Unternehmen, die MDR-Dienste nutzen, ist im Durchschnitt 97,5 Prozent niedriger als der Wert der Ansprüche von Unternehmen, die sich nur auf den Endpoint-Schutz verlassen; XDR/EDR-Produkte sind rund ein Sechstel teurer als MDR-Lösungen. Sophos hat kürzlich eine herstellerunabhängige Studie in Auftrag gegeben, um die finanziellen…