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SocGholish Malware Exploits BOINC Project for Covert Cyberattacks

Jul 22, 2024 By Foresiet In Foresiet
The SocGholish malware, also known as FakeUpdates, has resurfaced with new tactics that leverage the BOINC (Berkeley Open Infrastructure Network Computing Client) platform for nefarious purposes. This sophisticated JavaScript downloader malware is now delivering a remote access trojan, AsyncRAT, and utilizing BOINC in a covert cyberattack campaign. This blog will delve into the specifics of this exploit, the implications for cybersecurity, and measures to mitigate the risks.
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Cloudy with a Chance of Hackers: Protecting Critical Cloud Workloads

Jul 22, 2024 By David Broggy In Trustwave
For many enterprises, cloud resources are becoming the data center's core. As these resources grow, it can be difficult for IT staff to keep up with daily administrative tasks, let alone learn the skills to provide security protections. So, how does one protect a variety of workloads in the cloud without having to worry about security misconfigurations?
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CrowdStrike

Threat Actor Uses Fake CrowdStrike Recovery Manual to Deliver Unidentified Stealer

Jul 22, 2024 By Counter Adversary Operations In CrowdStrike
On July 22, 2024, CrowdStrike Intelligence identified a Word document containing macros that download an unidentified stealer now tracked as Daolpu. The document impersonates a Microsoft recovery manual.1 Initial analysis suggests the activity is likely criminal.
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knowbe4

Phishing Attacks Will Likely Follow Last Week's Global IT Outage

Jul 22, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
Organizations should expect to see phishing attacks exploiting the global IT outage that occurred last Friday, the Business Post reports. I recently wrote my thoughts about the outage that was caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update that was extremely disruptive globally. The outage was caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update that crashed Windows systems, disrupting airlines, banks, hospitals, governments, and businesses around the world.
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Top 5 Online Timesheet Tools for Seamless Integration with Microsoft Teams

Jul 22, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
In today's dynamic work environment, managing time efficiently is critical. Online timesheets for Microsoft Teams offer a seamless way to track work hours, manage projects, and ensure accountability, all within a platform that many businesses already use daily. With a multitude of timesheet tools available, finding the one that integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Teams can transform your productivity. Here, we explore the top five online timesheet tools designed to integrate flawlessly with Microsoft Teams, enhancing your workflow and time management.
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CalCom

Understanding Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP)

Jul 21, 2024 By Ben Balkin In CalCom
Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP) is a security safeguard setting within Windows designed to prevent malicious actors from exploiting the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) overwrite. By preventing this exploit, SEHOP helps to ensure programs run smoothly and securely. Structured Exception Handler(SEH) is a mechanism within software that’s responsible to keep the program running smoothly in the event of an error.
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proxycompass

From Python to Java: What is the Best Language to Web Scrape?

Jul 21, 2024 By Alexander Schmidt In ProxyCompass
Unsure which programming language to choose? Well, for a while, I was too! If you are like me, analysis paralysis can be a real pain… We have prepared a list with our top choices so you can stop wasting time and start taking action. Not only we’ll reveal the best language to web scrape, but we’ll also compare their strengths, weaknesses, and use cases, helping you make an informed decision. We won’t waste your time, as we have summarized everything for you.
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splunk

Splunk Security Content for Impact Assessment of CrowdStrike Windows Outage

Jul 21, 2024 By Splunk Threat Research Team In Splunk
On July 19, 2024, CrowdStrike, a global cybersecurity company, experienced a significant outage caused by a faulty software update. This incident impacted millions of Windows machines across multiple industries, including transportation, defense, manufacturing, and finance. CrowdStrike has released an official statement and is posting updates on their blog. Microsoft has also published a blog with remediations, which we encourage you to review.
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11:11 systems

Responding to the CloudStrike Outage

Jul 20, 2024 By James Costanzo In 11:11 Systems
In the early morning hours of Friday, July 19, a single software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike sparked an unprecedented global IT outage. The incident continues to impact organizations, governments, and end users around the world, disrupting everything from mission-critical infrastructure and airlines to hospitals, retailers, and more. We at 11:11 Systems understand the gravity of this unfortunate situation and want to wish all of those affected a quick and complete recovery.
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