Discovering Unknown Botnets with Command-and-Control Communications Analysis

Discovering Unknown Botnets with Command-and-Control Communications Analysis

Byline: Howie Xu Cloud-edge-based proxy security services like the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange rely on Machine Learning models to detect, identify, and block malicious traffic. Zscaler (my employer) processes more than 160 billion data transactions per day, the vast majority of which are quickly recognized as benign. But it’s the minority of remaining traffic (still a huge volume) that demands further analysis: How do we ensure nothing bad gets through? Detection starts with domain analysis…

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You don’t have to be a tech expert to become a cybersecurity pro

You don’t have to be a tech expert to become a cybersecurity pro

Attention to detail, creativity and perseverance are key traits for a good white hat hacker. These positions are in high demand. TechRepublic’s Karen Roby spoke to Ning Wang, CEO of Offensive Security, about what it takes to become a cybersecurity professional. The following is an edited transcript of their conversation. Karen Roby: Ning, let’s just start with the state of cybersecurity; where we are in terms of the number of professionals to fill these roles…

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How Various Flavors of PKI Can Protect and Secure Financial Services Data

How Various Flavors of PKI Can Protect and Secure Financial Services Data

By Abul Salek, Director of Product Management, Sectigo How much time and budget does your company allocate to cybersecurity to protect you and your customers’ critical data and private information? Is your organization doing enough, or is your information at risk? In many ways, data constitutes the essential lifeblood of the financial services industry. From providing real-time account and trading information to automating risk management processes, forecasting, and fraud detection, to managing real-time transaction details,…

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Hacker Blamed for Reality TV Star’s ‘Death’

Hacker Blamed for Reality TV Star’s ‘Death’

A reality TV star whose sudden death was reported by several websites says she was the victim of a malicious hacker.  Saaphyri Windsor shot to fame after appearing on American dating gaming show Flavor of Love, which starred Public Enemy rapper Flavor Flav. On Thursday night, after news of her death began circulating on the internet, Windsor announced publicly that she was in fact still drawing breath. Confusion over how the star may have shuffled off…

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Private Eye Charged in Hacking Scheme Seeks Plea Deal

Private Eye Charged in Hacking Scheme Seeks Plea Deal

After two years of detention in a New York jail, a private investigator charged with involvement in a massive international hacker-for-hire scam is seeking to reach a plea agreement. Israeli national Aviram Azari is accused of working with co-conspirators in India to target environmental victims around the world with phishing emails and fake websites designed to steal their credentials. The large-scale operation came to the attention of United States law enforcement four years ago when…

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Linux version of REvil ransomware targets ESXi VM

Linux version of REvil ransomware targets ESXi VM

The REvil ransomware operators added a Linux encryptor to their arsenal to encrypt Vmware ESXi virtual machines. The REvil ransomware operators are now using a Linux encryptor to encrypts Vmware ESXi virtual machines which are widely adopted by enterprises. The availability of the Linux encryptor was announced by the REvil gang in May, a circumstance that suggests the group is expanding its operation. Now MalwareHunterTeam researchers spotted a Linux version of the REvil ransomware that also…

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ACH Data Security Rule Takes Effect

ACH Data Security Rule Takes Effect

A new Automated Clearing House (ACH) data security rule to protect electronically stored sensitive financial information has come into force in the United States. As of June 30, the ACH Security Framework now requires large, non-financial-institution (Non-Fi) originators, third-party service providers (TPSPs) and third-party senders (TPSs) to protect deposit account information by rendering it unreadable when it is stored electronically. First introduced in April 2020, the new rule specifically applies to entities sending payments (ACH originators)…

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Supreme Court decision may have significant implications for data breach and privacy class actions

Supreme Court decision may have significant implications for data breach and privacy class actions

Supreme Court decision may have significant implications for data breach and privacy class actions | 2021-07-02 | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and…

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Small Business and the Importance of Simplified Email Security

Small Business and the Importance of Simplified Email Security

Cisco Secure Email Cloud Mailbox was built with one guiding principle – simplicity. Of course, it’s easy for us to talk about the benefits of our cloud-native email security product and how easy it is to use. But don’t just take it from us! Every day, our customers are reaping the benefits of enhanced email security, which in turn increases productivity, profitability, and overall organizational functionality. After all, a secure business is a successful business….

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