Symantec's February Symantec Intelligence Report shows a new wave of cyber-attacks designed to impersonate a well-known business mediation and arbitration service in North America.
Threat Detection: Recognizing Risks In Email And On The WebDonald McArthur
The document discusses various threats when browsing the web and using email, such as phishing scams, malware, and pop-up messages, and it provides tips for staying vigilant such as only downloading software from trusted sources, not clicking on suspicious links or attachments, and keeping security software up to date. The overarching message is the importance of being constantly aware of potential risks online and thinking carefully before clicking on anything suspicious.
Spyware is unwanted software that infiltrates computing devices to steal internet usage data and sensitive information without the user's knowledge. It is classified as malware and can be used to track internet activity, capture login credentials, and spy on sensitive information in order to obtain credit card numbers, banking information, and passwords. Once installed, removing spyware requires running a full system scan with up-to-date security software and antivirus tools to clean out all infected files. Choosing a reputable antispyware tool that continuously monitors for spyware is important for protection.
7 - Social Engineering and Insider Threats
-- Cyber Security Awareness Training for Non-IT Staff Seminar conducted at KAF Investment, Chulan Tower, Kuala Lumpur
The presentation is about Ransomware attacks. It includes
~What is Ransomware?
~History of Ransomware
~How it works?
~Types of Ransomware
~How to prevent Ransomware attacks
~Biggest Ransomware attack
~Impact of Ransomware Attacks
~Facts and figures related to Ransomware
The Symantec Intelligence Report provides analysis of cyber security threats from May to June 2012. Some key findings include a 24% increase in targeted attacks, over 36% of which targeted small businesses. 45% of targeted attacks were aimed at the defense industry. Spam rates decreased slightly while phishing and malware in emails increased slightly. Adult content remained the top category for spam. Banking was the most spoofed sector in phishing attacks. Various malware like W32/Bredolab and Trojans were among the most frequently blocked.
Phishing involves fake emails that try to steal personal information. Links or downloads in phishing emails can lead to fake websites that steal data entered by victims. Smishing uses phone calls or texts to try phishing. Malware like viruses, trojans, spyware, and keyloggers are malicious programs that compromise devices and steal data. Physical threats involve direct access to devices. Insecure networks leave devices vulnerable to snoopers when connecting to open public WiFis.
Ransomware like WannaCry encrypts users' files and demands ransom payments to regain access. WannaCry has already infected systems in healthcare, telecom and utility companies across Spain, the UK, China and other countries. To prevent infection, users should keep their operating systems, antivirus software, and backups updated, and avoid opening attachments from unknown sources.
Threat Detection: Recognizing Risks In Email And On The WebDonald McArthur
The document discusses various threats when browsing the web and using email, such as phishing scams, malware, and pop-up messages, and it provides tips for staying vigilant such as only downloading software from trusted sources, not clicking on suspicious links or attachments, and keeping security software up to date. The overarching message is the importance of being constantly aware of potential risks online and thinking carefully before clicking on anything suspicious.
Spyware is unwanted software that infiltrates computing devices to steal internet usage data and sensitive information without the user's knowledge. It is classified as malware and can be used to track internet activity, capture login credentials, and spy on sensitive information in order to obtain credit card numbers, banking information, and passwords. Once installed, removing spyware requires running a full system scan with up-to-date security software and antivirus tools to clean out all infected files. Choosing a reputable antispyware tool that continuously monitors for spyware is important for protection.
7 - Social Engineering and Insider Threats
-- Cyber Security Awareness Training for Non-IT Staff Seminar conducted at KAF Investment, Chulan Tower, Kuala Lumpur
The presentation is about Ransomware attacks. It includes
~What is Ransomware?
~History of Ransomware
~How it works?
~Types of Ransomware
~How to prevent Ransomware attacks
~Biggest Ransomware attack
~Impact of Ransomware Attacks
~Facts and figures related to Ransomware
The Symantec Intelligence Report provides analysis of cyber security threats from May to June 2012. Some key findings include a 24% increase in targeted attacks, over 36% of which targeted small businesses. 45% of targeted attacks were aimed at the defense industry. Spam rates decreased slightly while phishing and malware in emails increased slightly. Adult content remained the top category for spam. Banking was the most spoofed sector in phishing attacks. Various malware like W32/Bredolab and Trojans were among the most frequently blocked.
Phishing involves fake emails that try to steal personal information. Links or downloads in phishing emails can lead to fake websites that steal data entered by victims. Smishing uses phone calls or texts to try phishing. Malware like viruses, trojans, spyware, and keyloggers are malicious programs that compromise devices and steal data. Physical threats involve direct access to devices. Insecure networks leave devices vulnerable to snoopers when connecting to open public WiFis.
Ransomware like WannaCry encrypts users' files and demands ransom payments to regain access. WannaCry has already infected systems in healthcare, telecom and utility companies across Spain, the UK, China and other countries. To prevent infection, users should keep their operating systems, antivirus software, and backups updated, and avoid opening attachments from unknown sources.
Email threats 2017: Users encounter threats through email twice as often as o...Symantec Security Response
Email Threats 2017 casts a light on a threat landscape where attackers are actively spreading malicious threats, BEC scams, and a variety of spam through email.
As the number and severity of cyber-crimes continues to grow, it’s important to understand the steps cyber-criminals take to attack your network, the types of malware they use, and the tools you need to stop them. The basic steps of a cyber attack include reconnaissance (finding vulnerabilities); intrusion (actual penetration of the network); malware insertion (secretly leaving code behind);
and clean-up (covering tracks).
Malware comes in various forms, some more nefarious than others, ranging from annoying sales pitches to potentially business-devastating assaults. Dell SonicWALL offers comprehensive solutions to counter every stage of cyber attacks and eliminate every type of malware from disrupting your business network.
The document discusses various computer viruses, biometrics, encryption, and phishing. It describes the Code Red and Love Bug viruses, how biometrics like voice recognition, retina scans, and fingerprint scans can provide computer security, and defines phishing. It lists advantages and disadvantages of biometric security and the purpose of anti-virus software. It concludes that information like passwords, credit card numbers, and social security numbers should be encrypted.
Spyware is malware that monitors a user's online activity without their knowledge and sends that information to third parties. It can track activity, passwords, credit card numbers, and personal information. Spyware often enters computers through downloading software from unreliable sources, accepting prompts without reading them carefully, or opening attachments from unknown email senders. Ways to help prevent spyware include keeping security software and operating systems up to date, using firewalls, only downloading apps from trusted sources, updating web browsers regularly, and avoiding suspicious links or email attachments.
According to the document, in 2014 there was a 78% increase in the number of stolen records compared to 2013, with over 1 billion records compromised. The average cost per lost or stolen record rose 23% to $154. Healthcare breaches have the highest costs at $363 per stolen record. Most breaches are caused by malicious outsiders using spear phishing emails that target individuals to install malware and gain access to systems. With over 450,000 new threats emerging daily, companies need to increase security defenses like using multiple antivirus engines, as experiencing a data breach is no longer a question of if but when.
Toward Authenticated Caller ID TransmissionRaymond H. Tu
This document proposes a scheme for authenticated caller ID to help combat phone fraud. It involves caller ID verification by a certificate authority to obtain a caller ID certificate. An authenticated call request is then generated using the certificate, including a digital signature, timestamp, and caller identity certificate. Benefits include immediate verification of call source and a foundation for spam defenses. Security considerations address certificate revocation and local deployment challenges. Future work involves standardization, implementation, and commercialization of the authenticated caller ID scheme.
This document provides tips for staying safe online, discusses internet threats and malware, and presents rules of netiquette. It lists 10 tips to stay safe online such as avoiding public Wi-Fi and not sharing passwords. Three internet threats are identified as spam, malware, and phishing. Malware examples include viruses, adware, and spyware. Two rules of netiquette discussed are making a good online impression and respecting others' privacy.
It gives information regarding 6 different cyber attacks which most of the people become a victim of and which part of society is affected by which attack.
It explains how this attacks are done by hackers and explains ways to prevent them.
Given at TRISC 2010, Grapevine, Texas.
http://www.trisc.org/speakers/aditya_sood/#p
The talk sheds light on the new trends of web based malware. Technology and Insecurity goes hand in hand. With the advent of new attacks and techniques the distribution of malware through web has been increased tremendously. Browser based exploits mainly Internet Explorer have given a birth to new world of malware infection. The attackers spread malware elegantly by exploiting the vulnerabilities and drive by downloads. The infection strategies opted by attackers like malware distribution through IFRAME injections and Search Engine Optimization. In order to understand the intrinsic behavior of these web based malware a typical analysis is required to understand the logic concept working behind these web based malwares. It is necessary to dissect these malwares from bottom to top in order to control the devastating behavior. The talk will cover structured methodologies and demonstrate the static, dynamic and behavioral analysis of web malware including PCAP analytics. Demonstrations will prove the fact and necessity of web malware analysis.
The October 2011 Symantec Intelligence Report reveals that for the first time, spammers have established a genuine URL shortening service that is publically available and will generate real shortened links. These have so far only been found in spam emails.
The document discusses cybersecurity threats like browser attacks and software vulnerabilities, noting that in 2011 there were over 946 million browser attacks reported and an average of 79 serious vulnerabilities found per website annually. It also examines common exploit types, countries with the most attacks, and best practices for vulnerability testing and mitigation using tools like Burp Suite.
Symantec's August 2011 Intelligence Report reveals that once more spammers are seeking to benefit from fluctuations in the turbulent financial markets, most notably by sending large volumes of spam relating to certain “pink sheets” stocks in an attempt to “pump” the value of these stocks before “dumping” them at a profit.
1. Laptops, smartphones, and social media have created new security risks for enterprises by blurring the lines between personal and corporate devices and enabling more remote access points.
2. Social networks like Facebook and Twitter have become major targets for cybercriminals due to the large number of users and prevalence of user-generated content, allowing automated social engineering at scale.
3. Barracuda's threat intelligence research crawls the web and social media to analyze malware, compromised search results, and suspicious Twitter accounts in order to identify emerging threats and build reputation systems and signatures to protect enterprises.
Slide deck on the security aspects of using Open Source Software. Focused on the Apache HTTP Server project, this deck discusses general topics like what Open Source software is, what the prevailing myths surrounding it are and how the open development process works to ensure the result is secure.
This 2 hour presentation provides an overview of Internet Security. The first part addresses current threats such as viruses, Trojans, backdoors, botnets and more. The second part talks about how to protect yourself from these threats by changing the way you surf the ‘Net and by understanding your software and hardware options.
The document provides an intelligence report from MessageLabs with the following key points:
- Spam, viruses, and phishing rates from February to March 2020. Rates of spam increased while viruses and phishing decreased slightly.
- An analysis of targeted cyber attacks which found many originate from China, Romania, and Cameroon rather than just locations of mail servers. Common targets were those in roles like directors, officials, and managers in areas like Asian policy and trade.
- The most common file types in emails were .xls, .doc, and .zip but encrypted .rar files posed the highest risk of containing malware when attached to emails.
- The Rustock botnet was sending
This document discusses recipient activated malware (RAM), which is malware that is activated when a recipient opens an infected email attachment, downloads an infected file, or visits an infected webpage. It describes two types of RAM: type 1, where the malware is linked to the recipient via an email, and type 2, where the malware is embedded in a web page visited by the recipient. It also presents mathematical models for how types 1 and 2 RAM can spread similarly to diseases or information diffusion. Countermeasures discussed include antivirus software, web warnings, education on safe email/web practices, and using virtual machines.
The document is a report on e-threats in the first half of 2012. It discusses the top malware threats which were largely unchanged from 2011. Trojan.AutorunInf and Win32.Worm.Downadup remained among the top three threats. Exploits surpassed other infection methods to become the most common way for malware to spread. The report also covers social networking threats on Facebook, the growing issue of Android malware, and trends in spam and phishing attacks. Looking ahead, state-sponsored cyberattacks are expected to continue as governments use malware to spy on other countries.
In the first six months of 2012, the malware landscape remained relatively constant, with Trojan.AutorunInf, Win32.Worm.Downadup and Exploit.CplLnk as the top three e-threats worldwide. The first two pieces of malware are more than four years old and, even though the vulnerabilities that allow them to infect systems have been addressed, they still claim victims.
The document discusses network virus detection and prevention, describing different types of viruses like worms, Trojans, and viruses, how they spread and infect systems through various techniques like overwriting files or boot sectors. It also covers methods of identifying viruses through signature-based detection or heuristics, as well as prevention techniques like generations of antivirus software and case studies of worms like Slammer and Blaster.
India Threat Lanscape as per Symantec ResearchMehul Doshi
1) India ranks 20th overall for internet security threats such as spam, malware, and phishing according to the Symantec Internet Security Threat Report.
2) The report provides statistics on attack rates, spam rates, and virus rates in India by industry and company size.
3) Worldwide, the US, China, India, Brazil, and Germany are the top 5 countries for overall internet security threats, while the US, Germany, and the UK are the top sources of malicious code threats.
Email threats 2017: Users encounter threats through email twice as often as o...Symantec Security Response
Email Threats 2017 casts a light on a threat landscape where attackers are actively spreading malicious threats, BEC scams, and a variety of spam through email.
As the number and severity of cyber-crimes continues to grow, it’s important to understand the steps cyber-criminals take to attack your network, the types of malware they use, and the tools you need to stop them. The basic steps of a cyber attack include reconnaissance (finding vulnerabilities); intrusion (actual penetration of the network); malware insertion (secretly leaving code behind);
and clean-up (covering tracks).
Malware comes in various forms, some more nefarious than others, ranging from annoying sales pitches to potentially business-devastating assaults. Dell SonicWALL offers comprehensive solutions to counter every stage of cyber attacks and eliminate every type of malware from disrupting your business network.
The document discusses various computer viruses, biometrics, encryption, and phishing. It describes the Code Red and Love Bug viruses, how biometrics like voice recognition, retina scans, and fingerprint scans can provide computer security, and defines phishing. It lists advantages and disadvantages of biometric security and the purpose of anti-virus software. It concludes that information like passwords, credit card numbers, and social security numbers should be encrypted.
Spyware is malware that monitors a user's online activity without their knowledge and sends that information to third parties. It can track activity, passwords, credit card numbers, and personal information. Spyware often enters computers through downloading software from unreliable sources, accepting prompts without reading them carefully, or opening attachments from unknown email senders. Ways to help prevent spyware include keeping security software and operating systems up to date, using firewalls, only downloading apps from trusted sources, updating web browsers regularly, and avoiding suspicious links or email attachments.
According to the document, in 2014 there was a 78% increase in the number of stolen records compared to 2013, with over 1 billion records compromised. The average cost per lost or stolen record rose 23% to $154. Healthcare breaches have the highest costs at $363 per stolen record. Most breaches are caused by malicious outsiders using spear phishing emails that target individuals to install malware and gain access to systems. With over 450,000 new threats emerging daily, companies need to increase security defenses like using multiple antivirus engines, as experiencing a data breach is no longer a question of if but when.
Toward Authenticated Caller ID TransmissionRaymond H. Tu
This document proposes a scheme for authenticated caller ID to help combat phone fraud. It involves caller ID verification by a certificate authority to obtain a caller ID certificate. An authenticated call request is then generated using the certificate, including a digital signature, timestamp, and caller identity certificate. Benefits include immediate verification of call source and a foundation for spam defenses. Security considerations address certificate revocation and local deployment challenges. Future work involves standardization, implementation, and commercialization of the authenticated caller ID scheme.
This document provides tips for staying safe online, discusses internet threats and malware, and presents rules of netiquette. It lists 10 tips to stay safe online such as avoiding public Wi-Fi and not sharing passwords. Three internet threats are identified as spam, malware, and phishing. Malware examples include viruses, adware, and spyware. Two rules of netiquette discussed are making a good online impression and respecting others' privacy.
It gives information regarding 6 different cyber attacks which most of the people become a victim of and which part of society is affected by which attack.
It explains how this attacks are done by hackers and explains ways to prevent them.
Given at TRISC 2010, Grapevine, Texas.
http://www.trisc.org/speakers/aditya_sood/#p
The talk sheds light on the new trends of web based malware. Technology and Insecurity goes hand in hand. With the advent of new attacks and techniques the distribution of malware through web has been increased tremendously. Browser based exploits mainly Internet Explorer have given a birth to new world of malware infection. The attackers spread malware elegantly by exploiting the vulnerabilities and drive by downloads. The infection strategies opted by attackers like malware distribution through IFRAME injections and Search Engine Optimization. In order to understand the intrinsic behavior of these web based malware a typical analysis is required to understand the logic concept working behind these web based malwares. It is necessary to dissect these malwares from bottom to top in order to control the devastating behavior. The talk will cover structured methodologies and demonstrate the static, dynamic and behavioral analysis of web malware including PCAP analytics. Demonstrations will prove the fact and necessity of web malware analysis.
The October 2011 Symantec Intelligence Report reveals that for the first time, spammers have established a genuine URL shortening service that is publically available and will generate real shortened links. These have so far only been found in spam emails.
The document discusses cybersecurity threats like browser attacks and software vulnerabilities, noting that in 2011 there were over 946 million browser attacks reported and an average of 79 serious vulnerabilities found per website annually. It also examines common exploit types, countries with the most attacks, and best practices for vulnerability testing and mitigation using tools like Burp Suite.
Symantec's August 2011 Intelligence Report reveals that once more spammers are seeking to benefit from fluctuations in the turbulent financial markets, most notably by sending large volumes of spam relating to certain “pink sheets” stocks in an attempt to “pump” the value of these stocks before “dumping” them at a profit.
1. Laptops, smartphones, and social media have created new security risks for enterprises by blurring the lines between personal and corporate devices and enabling more remote access points.
2. Social networks like Facebook and Twitter have become major targets for cybercriminals due to the large number of users and prevalence of user-generated content, allowing automated social engineering at scale.
3. Barracuda's threat intelligence research crawls the web and social media to analyze malware, compromised search results, and suspicious Twitter accounts in order to identify emerging threats and build reputation systems and signatures to protect enterprises.
Slide deck on the security aspects of using Open Source Software. Focused on the Apache HTTP Server project, this deck discusses general topics like what Open Source software is, what the prevailing myths surrounding it are and how the open development process works to ensure the result is secure.
This 2 hour presentation provides an overview of Internet Security. The first part addresses current threats such as viruses, Trojans, backdoors, botnets and more. The second part talks about how to protect yourself from these threats by changing the way you surf the ‘Net and by understanding your software and hardware options.
The document provides an intelligence report from MessageLabs with the following key points:
- Spam, viruses, and phishing rates from February to March 2020. Rates of spam increased while viruses and phishing decreased slightly.
- An analysis of targeted cyber attacks which found many originate from China, Romania, and Cameroon rather than just locations of mail servers. Common targets were those in roles like directors, officials, and managers in areas like Asian policy and trade.
- The most common file types in emails were .xls, .doc, and .zip but encrypted .rar files posed the highest risk of containing malware when attached to emails.
- The Rustock botnet was sending
This document discusses recipient activated malware (RAM), which is malware that is activated when a recipient opens an infected email attachment, downloads an infected file, or visits an infected webpage. It describes two types of RAM: type 1, where the malware is linked to the recipient via an email, and type 2, where the malware is embedded in a web page visited by the recipient. It also presents mathematical models for how types 1 and 2 RAM can spread similarly to diseases or information diffusion. Countermeasures discussed include antivirus software, web warnings, education on safe email/web practices, and using virtual machines.
The document is a report on e-threats in the first half of 2012. It discusses the top malware threats which were largely unchanged from 2011. Trojan.AutorunInf and Win32.Worm.Downadup remained among the top three threats. Exploits surpassed other infection methods to become the most common way for malware to spread. The report also covers social networking threats on Facebook, the growing issue of Android malware, and trends in spam and phishing attacks. Looking ahead, state-sponsored cyberattacks are expected to continue as governments use malware to spy on other countries.
In the first six months of 2012, the malware landscape remained relatively constant, with Trojan.AutorunInf, Win32.Worm.Downadup and Exploit.CplLnk as the top three e-threats worldwide. The first two pieces of malware are more than four years old and, even though the vulnerabilities that allow them to infect systems have been addressed, they still claim victims.
The document discusses network virus detection and prevention, describing different types of viruses like worms, Trojans, and viruses, how they spread and infect systems through various techniques like overwriting files or boot sectors. It also covers methods of identifying viruses through signature-based detection or heuristics, as well as prevention techniques like generations of antivirus software and case studies of worms like Slammer and Blaster.
India Threat Lanscape as per Symantec ResearchMehul Doshi
1) India ranks 20th overall for internet security threats such as spam, malware, and phishing according to the Symantec Internet Security Threat Report.
2) The report provides statistics on attack rates, spam rates, and virus rates in India by industry and company size.
3) Worldwide, the US, China, India, Brazil, and Germany are the top 5 countries for overall internet security threats, while the US, Germany, and the UK are the top sources of malicious code threats.
The Commtouch Quarterly Trends Threat Report provides insight on the latest spam, malware, phishing schemes and other web security threats. The July 2011 edition provides analysis of Internet security threats that occurred during the second quarter of 2011.
The July 2011 Symantec Intelligence Report from Symantec reveals a significant increase in activity related to what may be described as a aggressive and rapidly changing form of generic polymorphic malware. With one in 280.9 emails identified as malicious in July, the rise accounted for 23.7 percent of all email-borne malware intercepted in July; more than double the same figure six months ago, indicating a much more aggressive strategy on the part of the cyber criminals responsible.
The document discusses phishing and pharming techniques used by hackers to steal personal information from users. Phishing involves tricking users into providing sensitive details through emails or websites, while pharming redirects users to fake websites by altering DNS settings or host files. Common pharming techniques mentioned are link manipulation, website forgery, altering the host file, and hijacking DNS servers. Phishing statistics from April 2007 are provided, with over 23,000 reports, 55,000 phishing sites, and 172 brands targeted that month primarily from the United States. Live phishing URLs are also listed as examples.
Symantec Intelligence Report: February 2015Symantec
The Symantec Intelligence Report for February 2015 provides a summary of cybersecurity threats and trends. Some key highlights include:
- The average number of spear-phishing attacks rose to 65 per day in February, up from 42 in January.
- The largest data breach reported exposed 80 million identities and took place in January, though six smaller breaches occurred in February.
- W32.Ramnit!html was the most common malware blocked in February, though actions against the cybercrime group behind Ramnit may impact this in coming months.
- There were 400 vulnerabilities and one zero-day vulnerability disclosed during February.
This document discusses trends in mobile malware, particularly related to Android devices. It finds that the number of Android malware samples has grown significantly, with over 70,000 unique samples known. Several Android malware families are highlighted, including Andr/Boxer and PJApps, which together account for over 65% of detected samples. The document also discusses how mobile device management solutions can help secure devices from malware through application control, patching, and other features.
Internet Security Threat Report 2014 :: Volume 19 Appendices - The hardcore n...Symantec
Internet Security Threat Report 2014 :: Volume 19 :: Appendices
Hardcore data from Symantec’s Internet Security Threat Report.
Real number crunching on Threat Malicious Code, Fraud & Vulnerability trends including
Threat Activity Trends
• Malicious Activity by Source
• Malicious Web-Based Attack Prevalence
• Analysis of Malicious Web Activity by Attack Toolkits
• Analysis of Web-Based Spyware, Adware, and Potentially Unwanted Programs
• Analysis of Web Policy Risks from Inappropriate Use
• Analysis of Website Categories Exploited to Deliver Malicious Code
• Bot-Infected Computers
• Analysis of Mobile Threats
• Quantified Self – A Path to Self-Enlightenment or Just Another Security Nightmare?
• Data Breaches that could lead to Identity Theft
• Threat of the Insider
• Gaming Attacks
• The New Black Market
Malicious Code Trends
• Top Malicious Code Families
• Analysis of Malicious Code Activity by Geography, Industry Sector, and Company Size
• Propagation Mechanisms
• Email-Targeted Spear-Phishing Attacks Intelligence
Spam and Fraud Activity Trends
• Analysis of Spam Activity Trends
• Analysis of Spam Activity by Geography, Industry Sector, and Company Size
• Analysis of Spam Delivered by Botnets
• Significant Spam Tactics
• Analysis of Spam by Categorization
• Phishing Activity Trends
• Analysis of Phishing Activity by Geography, Industry Sector, and Company Size
• New Spam Trend: BGP Hijacking
Vulnerability Trends
• Total Number of Vulnerabilities
• Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
• Web Browser Vulnerabilities
• Web Browser Plug-in Vulnerabilities
• Web Attack Toolkits SCADA Vulnerabilities
This document discusses strategies for distributing malware through web-based attacks. It begins by explaining malware anatomy and trends, then outlines over 10 strategies that malware authors use to infect websites and spread to users, including drive-by downloads, search engine poisoning, social media applications and messages. It also provides a case study of how malware infected a security company's website through an obfuscated JavaScript file. The document emphasizes how malware authors are constantly evolving techniques to evade detection.
Similar to 2012 February Symantec Intelligence Report (20)
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Symantec Enterprise Security Products are now part of Broadcom. The consumer division of Symantec Corp. is now NortonLifeLock Inc. -- a standalone company dedicated to consumer cyber safety.
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Youth in foster care face unique risks to their identity.In this webinar we discuss the risks, as well as tips for better protection. Watch on demand here: https://symc.ly/2N8cELV.
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Learn how to protect your data during Symantec's National Cyber Security Awareness Month webinar with the Identity Theft Resource Center and Infolock.To watch on demand https://symc.ly/2VMMWQX.
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Symantec, TechSoup and the Michigan Small Business Development Center share how to apply added layers of security to your devices and online accounts. Watch on-demand recording here: https://symc.ly/33ifcxo.
Symantec Webinar | National Cyber Security Awareness Month - Own ITSymantec
View this webinar from Symantec and NCSAM partners, the National PTA, Connect Safety and the National Cyber Security Alliance, to learn how to protect the devices you use day to day.
Watch on demand here: https://symc.ly/2nLyXyB
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On January 1, 2020, one of the strictest privacy laws in the US, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), will come into effect. What should governance, risk and compliance executives know in order to prepare for CCPA? Watch the on demand recording here: https://symc.ly/2Pn7tvW.
Symantec Webinar | How to Detect Targeted Ransomware with MITRE ATT&CKSymantec
Targeted ransomware attacks have grown significantly in recent years, targeting organizations specifically. These attacks spread to pre-selected organizations through methods like spear phishing and exploiting vulnerabilities. They encrypt files on multiple computers within an organization, demanding high ransom amounts from the few victims affected. The document discusses the growth of targeted ransomware gangs since 2017 and recommends defenses like backing up data, securing remote access points, and using PowerShell monitoring to help detect these threats.
This webinar will explore the less-discussed topics of a mobile security strategy that everyone should understand – before it’s too late. Watch on-demand here: https://symc.ly/2z6hUsM.
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An online gaming company experienced a potential network breach but lacked the tools to investigate what happened. Network forensics tools are needed to quickly detect breaches, determine scope and source, and speed response times. Security analytics provides integrated network monitoring, packet capture, and threat intelligence to give full visibility into network activity and reconstruct evidence for focused incident response. It reduces uncertainty and delays compared to using fragmented, log-based tools lacking rich network data and context.
Symantec Webinar | Tips for Successful CASB ProjectsSymantec
There is an art to securely using cloud apps and services, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. In this Symantec webcast, hear from Steve Riley, a Gartner senior director analyst who focuses on public cloud security, and Eric Andrews, Symantec’s vice president of cloud security, as they share best practices with practical tips for deploying CASB. Watch here: https://symc.ly/2QTyUec.
Symantec Webinar: What Cyber Threats Are Lurking in Your Network?Symantec
The document discusses the benefits of network forensics and security analytics solutions. It describes how an online gaming company struggled to determine if they were breached due to lacking network visibility. It then outlines how security analytics can provide complete network visibility by passively capturing all network traffic and enriching it with threat intelligence to help speed incident detection and response. The document advocates that organizations should retain at least 30 days of network traffic data for investigations. It also describes how security analytics works and the different deployment options available. Real customer examples are then provided where advanced threat assessments uncovered security issues and helped customers strengthen their security posture.
Learn if you’ve got the right security strategy, and investment plan, to protect your organization and ensure regulatory compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Watch now here: https://symc.ly/2VMNHIm
The document appears to be a report on internet security threats in 2019. It discusses the rise of cryptojacking malware infecting apps on the Microsoft Store and notes that cryptojacking was patched in April 2018. It also discusses a supply chain attack on Ticketmaster that resulted in formjacking. The report examines the underground economy fueled by criminal hacking and estimates underground cybercrime profits to be over $1.5 billion for 2018 alone. It provides statistics on stolen credit card numbers and estimates criminals could earn over $2.2 million per month selling access to stolen credit cards on just 10 websites.
Symantec - The Importance of Building Your Zero Trust Program on a Solid Plat...Symantec
The document discusses building a zero trust program on a solid platform. It emphasizes that a zero trust approach requires considering six interrelated areas: data, networks, workloads, devices, people/workforce, and analytics & automation. A platform that integrates capabilities across these areas provides improved security outcomes, reduces complexity, and simplifies automation compared to a fragmented approach. The document uses Symantec's integrated cyber defense platform as an example and demonstrates how it can operationalize zero trust strategies.
Symantec Webinar | Redefining Endpoint Security- How to Better Secure the End...Symantec
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Learn how Symantec Endpoint Protection & Response (EDR) and the MITRE ATT&CK framework can expose and thwart persistent adversaries like APT28 otherwise known as Fancy Bear. Watch Webinar here: https://symc.ly/2WyPD8I
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
OpenID AuthZEN Interop Read Out - AuthorizationDavid Brossard
During Identiverse 2024 and EIC 2024, members of the OpenID AuthZEN WG got together and demoed their authorization endpoints conforming to the AuthZEN API
Your One-Stop Shop for Python Success: Top 10 US Python Development Providersakankshawande
Simplify your search for a reliable Python development partner! This list presents the top 10 trusted US providers offering comprehensive Python development services, ensuring your project's success from conception to completion.
Introduction of Cybersecurity with OSS at Code Europe 2024Hiroshi SHIBATA
I develop the Ruby programming language, RubyGems, and Bundler, which are package managers for Ruby. Today, I will introduce how to enhance the security of your application using open-source software (OSS) examples from Ruby and RubyGems.
The first topic is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). I have published CVEs many times. But what exactly is a CVE? I'll provide a basic understanding of CVEs and explain how to detect and handle vulnerabilities in OSS.
Next, let's discuss package managers. Package managers play a critical role in the OSS ecosystem. I'll explain how to manage library dependencies in your application.
I'll share insights into how the Ruby and RubyGems core team works to keep our ecosystem safe. By the end of this talk, you'll have a better understanding of how to safeguard your code.
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-and-domino-license-cost-reduction-in-the-world-of-dlau/
The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
Join HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas in this webinar with a special guest appearance from Franz Walder. It will give you the tools and know-how to stay on top of what is going on with Domino licensing. You will be able lower your cost through an optimized configuration and keep it low going forward.
These topics will be covered
- Reducing license cost by finding and fixing misconfigurations and superfluous accounts
- How do CCB and CCX licenses really work?
- Understanding the DLAU tool and how to best utilize it
- Tips for common problem areas, like team mailboxes, functional/test users, etc
- Practical examples and best practices to implement right away
GraphRAG for Life Science to increase LLM accuracyTomaz Bratanic
GraphRAG for life science domain, where you retriever information from biomedical knowledge graphs using LLMs to increase the accuracy and performance of generated answers
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
5th LF Energy Power Grid Model Meet-up SlidesDanBrown980551
5th Power Grid Model Meet-up
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
Power Grid Model
The global energy transition is placing new and unprecedented demands on Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Alongside upgrades to grid capacity, processes such as digitization, capacity optimization, and congestion management are becoming vital for delivering reliable services.
Power Grid Model is an open source project from Linux Foundation Energy and provides a calculation engine that is increasingly essential for DSOs. It offers a standards-based foundation enabling real-time power systems analysis, simulations of electrical power grids, and sophisticated what-if analysis. In addition, it enables in-depth studies and analysis of the electrical power grid’s behavior and performance. This comprehensive model incorporates essential factors such as power generation capacity, electrical losses, voltage levels, power flows, and system stability.
Power Grid Model is currently being applied in a wide variety of use cases, including grid planning, expansion, reliability, and congestion studies. It can also help in analyzing the impact of renewable energy integration, assessing the effects of disturbances or faults, and developing strategies for grid control and optimization.
What to expect
For the upcoming meetup we are organizing, we have an exciting lineup of activities planned:
-Insightful presentations covering two practical applications of the Power Grid Model.
-An update on the latest advancements in Power Grid -Model technology during the first and second quarters of 2024.
-An interactive brainstorming session to discuss and propose new feature requests.
-An opportunity to connect with fellow Power Grid Model enthusiasts and users.
Fueling AI with Great Data with Airbyte WebinarZilliz
This talk will focus on how to collect data from a variety of sources, leveraging this data for RAG and other GenAI use cases, and finally charting your course to productionalization.
2. February 2012 – Report Highlights
Spam – 68.0 percent (a decrease of 1.0 percentage points since January
2011)
Phishing – One in 358.1 emails identified as phishing (an increase of 0.01
percentage points since January 2011)
Malware – One in 274.0 emails contained malware (an increase of 0.03
percentage points since January 2011)
Malicious Web sites – 2,305 Web sites blocked per day (an increase of 9.7
percent since January 2011)
New wave of cyber-attacks designed to impersonate the Better Business
Bureau
Blogs review
Best Practices for Enterprises and Users
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10. Web-based Malware Analysis
Malware and Spyware Sites Blocked Per Day
Web Policy Risks from Inappropriate Use
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11. Most Frequently Blocked Malware at the Endpoint
Frequently Blocked Malware by Endpoint Security
Malware Name1 % Malware
WS.Trojan.H 28.05%
W32.Sality.AE 4.38%
W32.Downadup.B 3.53%
W32.Ramnit.B!inf 3.43%
W32.Ramnit!html 3.18%
Trojan.Maljava 2.92%
W32.Ramnit.B 2.80%
Trojan.ADH.2 2.39%
Trojan.Malscript!html 1.89%
Trojan.ADH 1.49%
NB: Approximately 17.1 percent of the most frequently blocked malware last month was
identified and blocked using generic detection.
*For further information on these threats, please visit:
http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/landing/threats.jsp
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