Continuous Monitoring and Protection
Drupal has released a security advisory to address an access bypass vulnerability affecting multiple Drupal versions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review Drupal security advisory SA-CONTRIB- 2023-004 for more information and apply the necessary updates.
Read MorePhishing is a social engineering tactic that sees hackers attempt to gain access to personal or confidential information by posing as a legitimate company. In this article, Cyber Security Hub’s editor Olivia Powell explores what phishing attacks are, why malicious actors launch phishing attacks and how companies can protect themselves against them. For our guide explaining the different types of malware and how this can affect your business, visit Cyber Security Hub’s Ultimate guide to…
Read MorePhishing techniques have a high prevalence in the current threat landscape and are often employed as an initial attack vector by threat groups. Archive files hiding malicious payloads are also frequently utilized by threat groups. Additionally, YoroTrooper makes use of open source and on-the-market tools to make attribution more difficult. However, these tactics also present an opportunity for defenders and researchers to develop detections for an attacker’s toolkit by focusing on open source offensive tools.…
Read MoreCustomers of Latitude Financial should consider taking the following steps to reduce the chance of further damage occurring as a result of the breach. 1. Monitor financial accounts: Check bank and credit card statements regularly to ensure that there are no unauthorized transactions. If any suspicious activity is noticed, it should be reported immediately. 2. Change passwords: Although Latitude has stated that no passwords were compromised in the attack, it is always a good practice…
Read MoreOne of the best methods to prevent brute force attacks from succeeding is to have strong passwords implemented across all systems. Creating passwords that are 20+ characters in length, with a random mix of uppercase and lowercase characters, special characters, and numbers is an efficient way to prevent a brute force attack from allowing a malicious user to gain access to a system. Limiting login attempts is another way to prevent brute force attacks from…
Read MoreTo protect best against a campaign such as this, it is recommended to provide user education into common phishing tactics as well as overall emerging cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities. It is important to employ a defense-in-depth strategy to detect this activity at a different portion of the attack chain, such as detecting lateral movement or reconnaissance activity. Binary Defense’s MDR and Threat Hunting services are an excellent solution to assist with such a program. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/medusa-ransomware-gang-picks-up-steam-as-it-targets-companies-worldwide/
Read MoreRussia-linked ransomware gang ALPHV has claimed to have launched a cyber attack against Amazon-owned domestic security company, Ring. Ring, which makes doorbells with video and sound recording capabilities, has denied that the hack took place. ALPHV, however, posted on the dark web about the hack and is threatening to release data stolen during the breach. The gang, which is responsible for creating BlackCat malware, posted a picture of the Ring logo on its website alongside…
Read MoreThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), CISA, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) has released a joint cybersecurity advisory (CSA), #StopRansomware: LockBit 3.0. This joint advisory details known indicators of compromise (IOCs) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that FBI investigations correlated with LockBit 3.0 ransomware as recently as March 2023. LockBit 3.0 functions as an affiliate-based ransomware variant and is a continuation of LockBit 2.0 and LockBit. CISA encourages network defenders…
Read MoreWhile typically it is recommended to maintain good threat intelligence and an adequate patching schedule, neither of these recommendations would apply in this case as this vulnerability was exploited as a 0-day prior to the patch that was released in February. The best defense against 0-day vulnerabilities is to employ a defense-in-depth strategy. While it won’t stop the 0-day, employing this strategy makes it much more likely to detect the attack at an earlier step…
Read MoreThe wisest course of action for former SVB customers is to maintain composure and adhere to the FDIC’s and the U.S. government’s established communication channels. Avoid emails from strange websites and double-check any requests for bank account changes or payments in regards to SVB accounts. Any requests for changes or payments should be verified with a direct communication using a phone call instead of email. Email accounts may be compromised, and all requests should be…
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