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Credit to Author: Jon Clay (Global Threat Communications)| Date: Fri, 24 May 2019 13:04:45 +0000

Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn how criminals can use tax deadlines for social engineering schemes and redirection URLs in spam emails to sidestep spam filters. Read on: Beware Tax Scams and…

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Security Sophos

May 24, 2019 admin

Directed attacks against MySQL servers deliver ransomware

Credit to Author: Andrew Brandt| Date: Fri, 24 May 2019 12:00:29 +0000

Someone is attacking internet-facing Windows database servers with GandCrab ransomware<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/Cjmfa68wtrI” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

Security Sophos

May 24, 2019 admin

12 Sophos executives recognized with awards

Credit to Author: Editor| Date: Fri, 24 May 2019 11:43:40 +0000

From CRN’s Women of the Channel to The Software Report’s Top 25 Leaders in Cybersecurity, Sophos women have been aceing the awards!<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/KlpF4hScaGk” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

MalwareBytes Security

May 23, 2019 admin

Microsoft pushes patch to prevent ‘WannaCry level’ vulnerability

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Wed, 15 May 2019 16:57:16 +0000

This month marks two years since the infamous WannaCry attack. Now a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) vulnerability has been discovered that could be used in a similar large-scale attack—though Microsoft has released a patch. Have you updated yet?

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Tags: exploit patching rdp remote desktop protocol vulnerability WannaCry windows 7 windows 8 windows server 2003 windows server 2008 windows xp worm

MalwareBytes Security

May 23, 2019 admin

Threats target financial institutions, fintech, and cryptocurrencies

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Fri, 10 May 2019 15:00:00 +0000

Losing trust in financial institutions can have a disrupting effect on society. And malware authors love to target these direct sources of money. How can we protect them?

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Vital infrastructure

Tags: APTs banking apps banking Trojans banks bitcoin cryptocurrencies cryptocurrency cryptowallets emotet exploit kits financial institutions financials fintech information stealers infrastructure malware vital

MalwareBytes Security

May 23, 2019 admin

What to do when you discover a data breach

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 07 May 2019 15:00:00 +0000

You’ve discovered that your organization has been breached. Now what? Learn which steps to take in the immediate aftermath to limit the damage and preserve your company’s reputation.

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Tags: breach business data breach data breaches information learn obligations preparations

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MalwareBytes Security

May 23, 2019 admin

Knowing when it’s worth the risk: riskware explained

Credit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Thu, 23 May 2019 19:22:47 +0000

Riskware is a type of software that, while considered legitimate, can still put users at risk in some way. Learn why anti-malware vendors detect it, and how to tell whether the apps you use are riskware or not.

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Tags: blog series Explained potentially unwanted programs PUP riskware

ScadaICS Schneider

May 23, 2019 admin

Industrial UPSs Present Lots of Opportunity for Electrical Contractors – If You Know Where to Look

Credit to Author: Aldebaran Lopez| Date: Thu, 23 May 2019 18:00:00 +0000

Industrial UPSs represent a great way for electrical contractors to increase business from new and existing customers. It’s just a matter of understanding all the potential applications for UPSs in… Read more »

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