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Foresiet Threat Research Alert: Caution! Cybercriminals Posing as NordVPN Infect Millions through Google and Bing Ads!

Google has historically served as a prominent platform for such malicious advertisements. However, Bing is now increasingly susceptible to becoming a target due to its tight integration with the Windows ecosystem and the Edge browser. Bing searches are being manipulated to redirect users to a counterfeit website closely resembling the legitimate NordVPN site. To further deceive users, the threat actors attempted to digitally sign a malicious installer and hosted it on Dropbox.

Shamane Tan on professional growth - Cyber Security Decoded

On Cyber Security Decoded, Shamane Tan reflects on those who have shown her support during her career, and emphasizes the importance of giving back to others who are just starting out in #CyberSecurity. If you’re getting started in the #technology industry, seeking out mentorship can be vital for your career and building a ladder. And if you’re a leader, giving back by sharing your experiences by those looking to find a career path can be very rewarding and contribute to the overall success and growth of your organization.

How To Get The Jump On Ransomware: Address Cyberthreats With Comprehensive Business Continuity Planning

Confucius once said famously, “A man who does not plan long ahead will find trouble at his door.” No truer words could be spoken about today’s cyberthreat landscape. According to Cybersecurity Magazine, ransomware attacks are predicted to surge from occurring every 11 seconds now, to every two seconds over the next decade. As such, business continuity planning has never been more significant to individuals and organizations.

Phishing Deception - Suspended Domains Reveal Malicious Payload for Latin American Region

Recently, we observed a phishing campaign targeting the Latin American region. The phishing email contained a ZIP file attachment that when extracted reveals an HTML file that leads to a malicious file download posing as an invoice. Figure 1. Phishing email sample with zip file attachment Upon checking the email header, we see that it has an email address format that uses the domain ‘temporarylink’.

Find Lurking Threats Early with Rubrik Threat Monitoring

Your backup data hosts valuable information that can be used to identify potential attacks. In this demo, we will show you how Rubrik Threat Monitoring combines intelligence from third-party threat feeds with proprietary intelligence from Rubrik Zero Labs and Rubrik’s InfoSec team to automatically identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) within backup data.

Shielding Your Kubernetes Kingdom: Safeguarding with Rubrik Protection

In the landscape of modern application development and deployment, Kubernetes has transcended its adoption phase to become a cornerstone technology for organizations worldwide. According to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), a staggering 96% of organizations are actively using or evaluating Kubernetes, with over 5.6 million developers worldwide embracing its capabilities.

Malicious App Impersonates McAfee to Distribute Malware Via Text and Phone Calls

A trojanized version of the McAfee Security app is installing the Android banking Trojan “Vultur,” according to researchers at Fox-IT. The attackers are spreading links to the malicious app via text messages and phone calls. “In order to deceive unsuspecting individuals into installing malware, the threat actors employ a hybrid attack using two SMS messages and a phone call,” the researchers write.

RaaS attacks are on the rise: Top 5 tips to protect your organization

Over the years, we have seen a substantial amount of cyberattacks happening around the globe. The most infamous of them is the RaaS attack, which is taking over organizations of all sizes. An employee’s sheer negligence and lack of cybersecurity solutions put organizations at higher risk. In this article, we will share some tips that every organization needs to know in order to stay away from cyberattacks. Ransomware attacks have become prevalent in recent years and can happen to any organization.

Oops, Malware! Now What? Dealing with Accidental Malware Execution

On an ordinary day, you're casually surfing the web and downloading some PDF files. The document icons seem pretty legitimate, so you click without a second thought. But, to your surprise, nothing happens. A closer look reveals that what you believed to be a harmless PDF was, in fact, an executable file. Panic sets in as your settings lock up, and even accessing the task manager becomes impossible. Unknown pop-ups invade your screen, telltale signs of malware execution.