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AVLab is an independent organization that conducts tests on security software for corporate networks and individual user devices. These tests are conducted by using malicious software, tools, and bypassing security techniques that are used in real cyberattacks. In October...Information Technology, Network Security & Cybersecurity Updates
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Although there aren’t many predefined standards for naming malware and vulnerabilities, they are often segregated according to the genre, impact and even malicious functionalities. Moreover, giving unique names to the vulnerabilities is nearly impossible due to the expansive conglomerate...
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Amidst the incessant hustle and bustle of holidays, while most organizations and consumers are busy enjoying the merrier times, cyber risks are subtly growing and getting ready to chew up on consumer experiences and company profits. Last few years...
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For the past few years, we have been seeing macro-based attacks through Object Linking Embedding (OLE)/Microsoft Office files. But, presently, attackers are using a different technique to spread malware through Office files – using a new attack vector called ‘Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)’. DDE is an authorized Microsoft Office feature that provides several...
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Single security measures haven’t been successful in controlling and mitigating the lingering cybersecurity threats. This is why a majority of enterprises are slowly shifting towards multi-layered security strategies for strengthening their IT security framework. Unified Threat Management or UTM...
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Cyber threats are multiplying at an uncontrollable rate and 2017 hasn’t been any different. While global damages, concerning cybersecurity, are expected to surpass $5 billion by the end of this year, the actual predicament is the supposed yearly growth which...
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IcedID is a new player in the banking Trojan family. It has a modular architecture and capable of stealing banking credentials of the user by performing a man-in-the-middle attack (MITM). IcedID sets up a local proxy and redirects all...
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Welcome to our Cybersecurity News Rundown for the month of November 2017. Here, we will be sharing latest and trending news on events and technological updates from the world of cybersecurity that happened over the past month. Make sure...
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The deadline for General Data Protection Regulation compliance is fast approaching, and every global organization must be well prepared for embracing this change. If an enterprise is directly or indirectly associated with the European Union, it should be mindful...
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Cybersecurity threats have evolved over the years, compelling industries to focus on advanced technologies that are in line with the innovative threat vectors. That said, enterprises are committed towards improving the security posture of their IT systems and in...