Cisco Talos has discovered a relatively new attack framework called “Manjusaka” (which can be translated to “cow flower” from the Simplified Chinese writing) by their authors, being used in the wild. As defenders, it is important to keep track of offensive frameworks such as Cobalt Strike and Sliver so that enterprises can effectively defend against […]
IDS vs IPS
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) are two of the most widely used tools in modern cybersecurity environments. Even some of the best next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) incorporate them! Often, people believe that IDS and IPS are inseparable. But the truth is, they’re two different systems. This IDS vs IPS article will clarify their differences. This way, you’ll know which […]
Continuous Security Monitoring Guide
The growing threat of cyberattacks has made it critical for companies to go all out to protect their assets. At the heart of these protection measures is Continuous Security Monitoring (CSM). These measures enable companies to stay on top of the health and security of their system. CSM is also known as cybersecurity monitoring, network security monitoring, and information security monitoring. No […]
Ransomware as a Service
Do you know that a ransomware attack happens once every 11 seconds? Over the years, the frequency and intensity of these attacks have increased. This is due to the increased sophistication of cybercriminals and the easy availability of Ransomware as a Service (RaaS). Cybercriminals have also come up with ingenious ways to extort money from companies, and RaaS is […]
Type of Attack Vectors and How to Prevent
Increasing internet connectivity and cloud storage bring many security vulnerabilities. Cybercriminals often exploit these vulnerabilities to steal, expose, or destroy information from network systems. While many organizations have cybersecurity protocols to avoid cyberattacks, this isn’t enough to stop cybercriminals from attempting to gain unauthorized access. It’s important for you to understand that these attempts are often successful. Cybercriminals rely on attack […]
Guide to Network Automation
Businesses worldwide are looking to leverage technology to improve daily operations. Additionally, companies have more users and use cases. As a result,enterprise networking is getting convoluted. This increasing network complexity hinders growth and affects businesses. So what is the solution? Network automation! Automation allows you to automate manual, cumbersome tasks in networking. It also helps in standardizing the […]
DUCKTAIL: Infostealer Malware targeting Facebook business accounts
WithSecure™ has discovered an ongoing operation (dubbed “DUCKTAIL”) that targets individuals and organizations that operate on Facebook’s Business and Ads platform. The threat actor targets individuals and employees that may have access to a Facebook Business account with an information-stealer malware. The malware is designed to steal browser cookies and take advantage of authenticated Facebook […]
Remote Code Execution: How can it be prevented
Remote code execution, or RCE, is a type of cyber attack. During this attack, a cybercriminal gains access to your computer. From that point, anything is possible. The attacker could steal your sensitive data. They may also launch other attacks from your device! In this case, authorities may trace this criminal activity back to you. Clearly, RCE attacks […]
Do you know DNS Hijacking
Directory Naming Service (DNS) helps resolve a site address from a common name using a list hosted on a server. When you type in a website address in human form, you need the internet protocol (IP) address. This is to send queries to the site and then download content to your browser. DNS hijacking intercepts your request and redirects […]
AI in CyberSecurity: Good or Bad
You can use artificial intelligence (AI) to automate complex repetitive tasks much faster than a human. AI technology can sort complex, repetitive input logically. That’s why AI is used for facial recognition and self-driving cars. But this ability also paved the way for AI cybersecurity. This is especially helpful in assessing threats in complex organizations. When business structures are continually […]
Credential Theft and How can you prevent it
Cybercriminals conduct credential harvesting for many reasons. They may be looking for your network’s location. They may also want to commit fraud. A 2017 Verizon report stated that over 80% of cybercrime was a result of stolen passwords! This trend of stealing credentials is on the rise. A lack of jobs for highly qualified IT literate personnel has led […]