Tag: email
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The Best Mimecast DMARC Analyzer Alternatives and Competitors
Check out the list of top 10 Mimecast Dmarc analyzer alternatives. Find the best solution for your email security by considering their pros & cons & pricing. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/the-best-mimecast-dmarc-analyzer-alternatives-and-competitors/
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Beware Of Malicious SharePoint Notifications That Delivers Xloader Malware
Through the use of XLoader and impersonating SharePoint notifications, researchers were able to identify a sophisticated malware delivery campaign. A link that was disguised as a legitimate SharePoint notification was included in the emails that were sent out at the beginning of the attack. The engine flagged the message as malicious based on several factors:…
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Hackers Weaponizing LNK Files To Create Scheduled Task And Deliver Malware Payload
TA397, also known as Bitter, targeted a Turkish defense organization with a spearphishing email containing a RAR archive, which included a decoy PDF, a malicious LNK file disguised as a PDF, and an ADS file with PowerShell code. This technique, common for TA397, leverages NTFS ADS to establish persistence and deploy further malware like wmRAT…
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Russia-linked APT29 group used red team tools in rogue RDP attacks
Russia-linked APT29 group uses malicious RDP configuration files, adapting red teaming methods for cyberattacks to compromise systems. In October 2024, the Russia-linked cyber espionage group APT29 (aka Earth Koshchei, SVR group, Cozy Bear, Nobelium, BlueBravo, Midnight Blizzard, and The Dukes) used rogue RDP attacks via phishing emails targeting governments, think tanks, and Ukrainian entities to steal data and install malware. The…
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Midnight Blizzard Taps Phishing Emails, Rogue RDP Nets
The Russian-based attack group uses legitimate red-team tools, 200 domain names, and 34 back-end RDP servers, making it harder to identify and block malicious activity. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/midnight-blizzard-taps-phishing-email-rogue-rdp-nets
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European companies hit with effective DocuSign-themed phishing emails
A threat actor looking to take over the Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure of European companies has successfully compromised accounts of multiple victims in different … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/18/european-companies-docusign-themed-phishing-owa-microsoft-azure/
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Careto A legendary Threat Group Targets Windows By Deploy Microphone Recorder And Steal Files
Recent research has linked a series of cyberattacks to The Mask group, as one notable attack targeted a Latin American organization in 2022, where attackers compromised the organization’s MDaemon email server and exploited the WorldClient webmail component to maintain persistent access. While the initial compromise vector remains unknown, the successful exploitation of the MDaemon server…
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The Mask APT is back after 10 years of silence
Kaspersky researchers linked a new wave of cyber attacks to the cyber espionage group tracked as The Mask. Kaspersky researchers linked several targeted attacks to a cyber espionage group known as The Mask. The APT group targeted an organization in Latin America in 2019 and 2022. Threat actors accessed an MDaemon email server and used…
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New fake Ledger data breach emails try to steal crypto wallets
A new Ledger phishing campaign is underway that pretends to be a data breach notification asking you to verify your recovery phrase, which is then stolen and used to steal your cryptocurrency. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-fake-ledger-data-breach-emails-try-to-steal-crypto-wallets/
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Cybercriminals Exploit Google Calendar to Spread Malicious Links
Check Point research reveals cybercriminals are using Google Calendar and Drawings to send malicious links, bypassing traditional email security First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cybercriminals-exploit-google/
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Hackers Use Microsoft MSC Files to Deploy Obfuscated Backdoor in Pakistan Attacks
A new phishing campaign has been observed employing tax-themed lures to deliver a stealthy backdoor payload as part of attacks targeting Pakistan.Cybersecurity company Securonix, which is tracking the activity under the name FLUX#CONSOLE, said it likely starts with a phishing email link or attachment, although it said it couldn’t obtain the original email used to…
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Microsoft Teams Vishing Spreads DarkGate RAT
A thwarted attack demonstrates that threat actors using yet another delivery method for the malware, which already has been spread using phishing emails, malvertising, hijacking of instant messages, and SEO poisoning. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/vishing-via-microsoft-teams-spreads-darkgate-rat
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YouTube Creators Targeted in Global Phishing Campaign
Over 200,000 YouTube creators have been targeted by malware-laden phishing emails with the aim of infecting their followers First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/youtube-creators-global-phishing/
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Security leaders top 10 takeaways for 2024
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, best-practice, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, corporate, crowdstrike, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, detection, email, finance, fraud, governance, group, guide, hacker, identity, incident response, infosec, ISO-27001, office, okta, phishing, privacy, programming, regulation, risk, risk-management, saas, security-incident, service, software, startup, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityThis year has been challenging for CISOs, with a growing burden of responsibility, the push to make cybersecurity a business enabler, the threat of legal liability for security incidents, and an expanding attack landscape.As the year comes to a close, CISOs reflect on some of the takeaways that have shaped the security landscape in 2024.…
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 502 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. IOCONTROL cyberweapon used to target infrastructure in the US and Isreael U.S. CISA adds Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and…
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NCSC Mail Check Changes Their Impact on UK Public Sector Email Security
Discover how the 2025 changes to NCSC Mail Check will impact UK public sector organizations and learn strategies for maintaining robust protection against phishing and spoofing. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/ncsc-mail-check-changes-their-impact-on-uk-public-sector-email-security/
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Secure Email Gateways Fail to Stop Advanced Phishing Campaign Targeting Multiple Industries
A detailed report from Group-IB reveals a sophisticated global phishing campaign targeting employees across 30 companies in 15 jurisdictions. By leveraging trusted domains and dynamic personalization, the threat actors have... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/secure-email-gateways-fail-to-stop-advanced-phishing-campaign-targeting-multiple-industries/
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Screen Actors Guild Health Plan sued after September data breach exposes healthcare info
SAG-AFTRA Health Plan said investigators traced the breach back to a phishing email that compromised the account. Law enforcement has been notified and the investigation is ongoing. ]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/screen-actors-guild-health-plan-sued-over-data-breach
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KeyTrap DNSSEC: The day the internet (almost) stood still
Tags: attack, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, dns, email, exploit, germany, google, Internet, mitigation, service, software, technology, vulnerabilityA severe vulnerability in the internet lookup protocol DNSSEC carried the potential to make much of the web functionally inaccessible for many, according to a presentation at Black Hat Europe.DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) offers mitigation against various types of cyberattacks, including DNS spoofing and cache poisoning, by providing a way to cryptographically authenticate…
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PEC “invoice scam” Stealing time, money, and trust from businesses
PEC stands for “Posta Elettronica Certificata” – a type of legally binding “certified email” used in Italy. It’s also a hub of abuse targeting business owners. In this article, we share a real-life case of criminals stealing PEC credentials to send malicious emails, causing significant loss of time and money, and explore the risks of…
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Notorious Nigerian cybercriminal tied to BEC scams extradited to U.S.
Abiola Kayode, a 37-year-old Nigerian national, has been extradited from Ghana to the United States to face charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Kayode, who was on the FBI’s Most Wanted cybercriminal list, is charged with participating in a business email compromise (BEC) scheme and romance fraud from January 2015 to September 2016, defrauding…
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Sublime Snags $60M Series B for Email Security Tech
Tags: emailSublime said the new capital was provided by IVP, Citi Ventures, Index Ventures, Decibel Partners, and Slow Ventures and brings the total raised to $93.8 million. The post Sublime Snags $60M Series B for Email Security Tech appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/sublime-snags-60m-series-b-for-email-security-tech/
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Fortinet Acquires Perception Point Reportedly for $100 Million
Fortinet has acquired Israeli collaboration and email security company Perception Point to expand its offering. The post Fortinet Acquires Perception Point Reportedly for $100 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/fortinet-acquires-perception-point-reportedly-for-100-million/
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Top 10 dmarcian Alternatives: Features, Pricing, Pros, and Cons
Searching for dmarcian alternatives? Explore the top DMARC management tools, compare features and pricing, and choose the best solution for your email security needs. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/top-10-dmarcian-alternatives-features-pricing-pros-and-cons/
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Attackers can abuse the Windows UI Automation framework to steal data from apps
An accessibility feature built into Windows to facilitate the use of computers by people with disabilities can be abused by malware to steal data from other applications or control them in malicious ways that evades detection by most endpoint protection systems.The Windows UI Automation framework has existed since the days of Windows XP and provides…
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The imperative for governments to leverage genAI in cyber defense
Tags: ai, attack, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, email, endpoint, gartner, government, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, LLM, malicious, malware, microsoft, strategy, tactics, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityIn an era where cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, the need for robust cyber defense mechanisms has never been more critical. Sixty-two percent of all cyberattacks focus on public sector organizations directly and indirectly. Nation-state actors, equipped with generative artificial intelligence (genAI) sophisticated tools and techniques, pose significant threats to national security,…