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@DrInfoSec shared
On Oct 22, 2021
Hackers somehow got their rootkit a Microsoft-issued digital signature https://t.co/ifXNXlTaLQ ["look ma, we're official now"]
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Hackers somehow got their rootkit a Microsoft-issued digital signature

Hackers somehow got their rootkit a Microsoft-issued digital signature

FiveSys rootkit somehow used a valid digital signature to help bypass cybersecurity measures in order to steal usernames and passwords from victims.

@hackernoon shared
On Oct 25, 2021
"What Makes a Cloud Enterprise Technology Stand Out" https://t.co/TLml0wDEgC #cloud #cloudcomputing
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What Makes a Cloud Enterprise Technology Stand Out

What Makes a Cloud Enterprise Technology Stand Out

This article covers the top eight factors you should consider when choosing a cloud enterprise technology.

@LarryVNN shared
On Oct 26, 2021
https://t.co/j8Obmgh0a9
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Microsoft: Russian-backed hackers targeting cloud services

Microsoft: Russian-backed hackers targeting cloud services

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Microsoft said Monday the same Russia-backed hackers responsible for the 2020 SolarWinds breach continue to attack the global technology supply chain and have been ...

@DrInfoSec shared
On Oct 25, 2021
Ransomware Gangs Earned $590 Million in H1 2021 https://t.co/Njes3s9oJU [those figures cover mostly US RW payments]
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Ransomware Gangs Earned $590 Million in H1 2021

Ransomware Gangs Earned $590 Million in H1 2021

Almost $5.2 billion worth of outgoing Bitcoin transactions have been observed by FinCEN. This amount is possibly linked to the top 10 most reported ransomware strains.

@DrInfoSec shared
On Oct 25, 2021
RT @WeldPond: MSFT says resellers $ other technology service providers that customize, deploy and manage cloud services and other technologies on behalf of their customers are under attack in order to penetrate their customers through the remote access they have. https://t.co/xrX7ZCwGCq
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New activity from Russian actor Nobelium

New activity from Russian actor Nobelium

Today, we’re sharing the latest activity we’ve observed from the Russian nation-state actor Nobelium. This is the same actor behind the cyberattacks targeting SolarWinds customers in 2020 ...

@hackernoon shared
On Oct 26, 2021
"Security Best Practices for Removable Media and Devices" https://t.co/b3aZ831A0R #removablemedia #usbdrive
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Security Best Practices for Removable Media and Devices

Security Best Practices for Removable Media and Devices

Removable media, like USB flash drives, are commonly used today. The uses of these devices increases the risk of data loss, data exposure, and network attacks.

@LarryVNN shared
On Oct 26, 2021
RT @Cezary: NEW: What's up with all those airport shuttle driver job ads popping up on Facebook and LinkedIn? They're fake. Scammers are using these and similar job ads to steal people's identities as millions resign to seek better jobs. My latest for @ProPublica: https://t.co/gw8q1QqpRw
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Scammers Are Using Fake Job Ads to Steal People’s Identities

Scammers Are Using Fake Job Ads to Steal People’s Identities

From Facebook to LinkedIn to Indeed, ads are popping up that promise well-paying jobs — if applicants provide their Social Security numbers and other details up front. Scammers then use the ...

@hackernoon shared
On Oct 22, 2021
"How to Avoid Becoming a Cyber Victim" by @Sameedboas https://t.co/pjgzp8IkLb #cybersecurity #cybercrime
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How to Avoid Becoming a Cyber Victim

How to Avoid Becoming a Cyber Victim

More than 1,700 security breaches were reported in the first six months of 2021. This begs the question, are we actually safe on the internet?