Malware

October 2020’s Most Wanted Malware: Trickbot and Emotet Trojans Are Driving Spike in Ransomware Attacks

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Friday, November 6, 2020
Security breaches, Ransomware, Cybercrime, Trickbot, Malware, Emotet, Cyberwarfare, Crimes

Researchers reported that the Trickbot and Emotet trojans continue to rank as the top two most prevalent malware in October, and that the trojans have been responsible for the sharp increase in ransomware attacks against hospitals and healthcare providers globally.

Key Points: 
  • Researchers reported that the Trickbot and Emotet trojans continue to rank as the top two most prevalent malware in October, and that the trojans have been responsible for the sharp increase in ransomware attacks against hospitals and healthcare providers globally.
  • Similarly, ransomware attacks against healthcare organizations and hospitals in October increased by 36% in EMEA and 33% in APAC.
  • Weve seen ransomware attacks increasing since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, to try and take advantage of security gaps as organizations scrambled to support remote workforces.
  • These have surged alarmingly over the past three months, especially against the healthcare sector, and are driven by pre-existing Trickbot and Emotet infections.

Ensure the Security of Your Data on Microsoft Teams Without Compromising Collaboration: Lepide Data Security Platform 20.2

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Data security, Computer network security, Cryptography, Cybercrime, Data protection, Malware, Computer security, Computing, LogRhythm

Whilst Teams has enabled organizations to streamline collaboration and sharing across departments and functions, it brings with it significant security concerns.

Key Points: 
  • Whilst Teams has enabled organizations to streamline collaboration and sharing across departments and functions, it brings with it significant security concerns.
  • In addition to the implementation of MS Teams security, the Lepide Data Security Platform now enables security teams to remediate unwanted permission changes without ever having to leave the platform.
  • The Lepide Data Security Platform is a complete solution for organizations looking to protect their data, detect and react to threats, and meet compliance.
  • We help some of the world's largest enterprises improve data protection, meet compliance and detect/react to threats through our Data Security Platform .

NTT Ltd. Managed Services Division Expands Capabilities with Cybersecurity Advisory and Security Consulting Services

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Computing, Cyberwarfare, Data security, Computer network security, Computer security, Cryptography, Cybercrime, Malware, NTT Ltd., Information

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NTT Ltd.'s Managed Services Division ,Americas, today announced the launch of Cybersecurity Advisory and Security Consulting Services underscoring its continued commitment to expanding its cybersecurity capabilities.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NTT Ltd.'s Managed Services Division ,Americas, today announced the launch of Cybersecurity Advisory and Security Consulting Services underscoring its continued commitment to expanding its cybersecurity capabilities.
  • Cybersecurity Advisory and Security Consulting Services are a comprehensive approach of proven cybersecurity assessment methodologies, streamlined processes to analyze applications, devices and systems, and emerging technologies led by security professionals.
  • Underlying these services, NTT Ltd.'s Security division brings the experience and unique benchmarking data derived from over 500 Cybersecurity Advisory client engagements.
  • "Cybersecurity Advisory and Security Consulting Services provide a 360-degree view of cyber risks that organizations could potentially face," said Chris DePerro, VP, Cloud Professional Services, Managed Services division of NTT Ltd., Americas.

Industry Experts Discuss the Future of Cybersecurity Awareness

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Security, Technology, Training, Software, Education, Cyberwarfare, Computer network security, Data security, Computer security, Computing, Cryptography, Cybercrime, Malware, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education

Industry experts from business and academia will speak on the topic of Next Level Cybersecurity Awareness and Cyber Prevention - always with a focus on an active exchange of experiences.

Key Points: 
  • Industry experts from business and academia will speak on the topic of Next Level Cybersecurity Awareness and Cyber Prevention - always with a focus on an active exchange of experiences.
  • In addition, the future evolvement of the LUCY awareness platform will be discussed; users can share their experiences, contribute development requests and learn more about future product versions.
  • In addition to two presentations by Lucy Security, a keynote and a customer case will highlight why cybersecurity awareness is becoming increasingly important in companies.
  • "The importance of cybersecurity awareness measures in the industry is growing all the time," said Palo Stacho, co-founder and Head of Operations at Lucy Security.

McAfee Sees COVID-19-Themed Threats and PowerShell Malware Surge in Q2 2020

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Networks, Internet, Security, Technology, Software, Computer security, Antivirus software, Malware, Data security, Cyberwarfare, John McAfee, McAfee, Cybercrime, McAfee Labs and Advanced Threat Research, McAfee

McAfee Corp. (Nasdaq: MCFE), the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company, today released its McAfee Labs Threats Report: November 2020 , examining cybercriminal activity related to malware and the evolution of cyber threats in Q2 2020.

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  • McAfee Corp. (Nasdaq: MCFE), the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company, today released its McAfee Labs Threats Report: November 2020 , examining cybercriminal activity related to malware and the evolution of cyber threats in Q2 2020.
  • During this period, McAfee saw an average of 419 new threats per minute as overall new malware samples grew by 11.5%.
  • Donoff played a critical role in driving the 689% surge in PowerShell malware in Q1 2020.
  • McAfee Labs observed 419 new threats per minute in Q2 2020, an increase of almost 12% over the previous quarter.

George Will Joins IMRI/Cytellix as Senior Director of Cybersecurity Global Sales

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Cyberwarfare, Computer network security, Data security, Computer security, Cybercrime, Computing, Cryptography, Malware

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Information Management Resources Inc. (IMRI) has hired George Will as the Sr. Director of Cybersecurity Global Sales to expand and grow its cybersecurity services provided by Cytellix Corporation, its wholly-owned cybersecurity subsidiary.

Key Points: 
  • ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Information Management Resources Inc. (IMRI) has hired George Will as the Sr. Director of Cybersecurity Global Sales to expand and grow its cybersecurity services provided by Cytellix Corporation, its wholly-owned cybersecurity subsidiary.
  • In this role, Mr. Will is responsible for managing the Company's expanding cybersecurity commercial and federal sales.
  • Cytellix is a cybersecurity platform developer and managed cybersecurity service provider, specializing in proactive behavioral analytics and situational awareness of an organization's cyber posture.
  • Mr. Will is a highly accomplished sales director with over 30 years of information technology and enterprise services sales experience.

Infoblox's BloxOne Threat Defense Catches Security Blindspots Missed by the Competition

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Data security, Theft, Data exfiltration, Cyberwarfare, Military tactics, Computer security, Threat, Extraction, Malware

BloxOne Threat Defense also provides more threat intelligence integrations, leading to easier threat hunting than the competing solution.

Key Points: 
  • BloxOne Threat Defense also provides more threat intelligence integrations, leading to easier threat hunting than the competing solution.
  • Tolly tested BloxOne Threat Defense and a competitor across real-world scenarios and recorded the results for each.
  • The results showed that BloxOne Threat Defense:
    Blocked DNS-based data exfiltration attacks better, as well as the exfiltration of credit card data from point-of-sale (PoS) terminals.
  • They then compared how BloxOne Threat Defense and the competing solution performed across a number of variables.

PRGX Addresses the Evolution of Data Privacy & Security Across Source-to-Pay

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Data security, Computer network security, Cryptography, Cybercrime, Data protection, Malware, Medical privacy, Computer security, Cyberwarfare

ATLANTA, Nov. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRGX Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRGX), a global leader in recovery audit and spend analytics services, announced its recent webinar, Evolution of Data Privacy & Security across Source-to-Pay, is now available here .

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Nov. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRGX Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRGX), a global leader in recovery audit and spend analytics services, announced its recent webinar, Evolution of Data Privacy & Security across Source-to-Pay, is now available here .
  • Even as companies navigate the financial and operational challenges of this year, they must also ensure robust, consistent security and cybersecurity protocols are in place.
  • In its latest webinar, PRGX addresses how companies can better protect their data privacy and security throughout the source-to-pay cycle.
  • The webinar also outlines local and international laws impacting recovery audit vendors and the security measures PRGX has adopted as it shifts towards a preventative, real-time audit approach.

iMotion Security Is Part of the Solution To Help Quebec's Family Doctor Shortage Crisis

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Security, Data security, Computer security, Identification, Identity management, Computer network security, Cybercrime, Malware, Biometrics, Access control

The team of engineers at iMotion Security was called upon to develop a remote training solution that is now revolutionizing U-FMG training facilities all over Quebec.

Key Points: 
  • The team of engineers at iMotion Security was called upon to develop a remote training solution that is now revolutionizing U-FMG training facilities all over Quebec.
  • iMotion Security is proud to be considered the highest quality provider of U-FMG training technology.
  • iMotion produces the necessary technology needed to ensure that the succeeding generations of family physicians are prepared and to help eliminate the current shortage issues.
  • Today, iMotion offers a range of innovative security products and services withhigh-performance security cameras, smart video management solutions, biometric, and access control systems.

Malwarebytes Launches Integration with CrowdStrike to Offer End-to-End Enterprise Security

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Antivirus software, Software, Cybercrime, Computer security, Computing, CrowdStrike, Cyberwarfare, Malwarebytes, Malware, Antivirus software, Software, Cybercrime, Computing, CrowdStrike, Cyberwarfare, Malwarebytes, Computer security, Malware

The custom offering, Malwarebytes Remediation for CrowdStrike, integrates with CrowdStrike's Falcon endpoint protection platform, providing industry-leading automated malware remediation.

Key Points: 
  • The custom offering, Malwarebytes Remediation for CrowdStrike, integrates with CrowdStrike's Falcon endpoint protection platform, providing industry-leading automated malware remediation.
  • When used together, Malwarebytes Remediation for CrowdStrike and the CrowdStrike Falcon platform provide a comprehensive solution for preventing a compromised device from becoming a full-scale breach.
  • "This integration with CrowdStrike enables us to fortify cybersecurity for their largest enterprise customers by providing our renowned remediation capabilities alongside CrowdStrike's Falcon platform.
  • Malwarebytes Remediation for CrowdStrike will be offered directly from Malwarebytes sales professionals or authorized channel partners.