RSS_Virtulization

The volume of malware hidden in encrypted traffic has doubled over the past few months as threat actors look to circumvent security tools, according to Sophos. The security vendor claimed that 23% of the malware it detected in 2020 was encrypted with the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol. However, in the first three months of 2021, the figure had grown to reach nearly 46%. The rise can be linked to an overall increase in use…

While the software solutions have made it easier to work from home, they’ve also made it easier to launch malware. TechRepublic’s Karen Roby spoke with Otavio Freire, president, CTO and co-founder of SafeGuard Cyber, about security issues in collaboration software. The following is an edited transcript of their conversation. Karen Roby: We do all of our work now, or the good majority of it, through things like this, right? Zoom and Teams, and we’re talking…

Are your Zoom meetings secure? More collaboration means more vulnerabilities Length: 8:22 | Apr 22, 2021 While apps like Zoom, Slack, Teams and others are great for working from anywhere, they also create a larger attack surface. Source link

At least one China-linked APT group exploited a new zero-day flaw in Pulse Secure VPN equipment to break into the networks of US defense contractors. According to coordinated reports published by FireEye and Pulse Secure, two hacking groups have exploited a new zero-day vulnerability in Pulse Secure VPN equipment to break into the networks of US defense contractors and government organizations worldwide. The statement reveals that one of the two hacking groups was a China-linked cyber espionage group….

Security professionals would be well-served with this Linux distribution that offers a wide range of penetration and vulnerability testing tools. Image: gorodenkoff/Getty Images/iStockphoto Sometimes, choosing a Linux distribution is a challenge. Given how many options are available, anyone faced with the selection could find their head spinning in a dizzying display of confusion. For certain types of users, the selection gets a bit more focused. A particular type of user is one who either places…

Costco Wholesale Corporation is warning American internet users to be wary of more than a dozen digital scams targeting its customer base.  On its website, the American multinational corporation has published screenshots of 14 “prominent fraudulent emails, texts, and posts” in which cyber-criminals are impersonating Costco.  The majority of the traps use financial benefits to lure victims, promising free products, financial reimbursements, exclusive offers, cash-back rewards, and gift cards worth $50. Many try to trick to victims into…

Oracle Cloud VMware Solution was made generally available on August 6th, 2020, in all oracle regions and Oracle’s dedicated region cloud@customer service offering. The Oracle Cloud VMware Solution is a customer-managed, VMware Cloud Verified environment consisting of vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, vSAN, and NSX. Also included is VMware HCX to provide seamless migrations, network extension capabilities, and more from on-premises to Oracle Cloud VMware Solution. Customers have complete control over the environment, including the underlying ESXi hosts and VMware Host Client…