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Cyberattacks via API
14 April 2024
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Cyberattacks via API

In the first month of 2024, the frequency of API attacks has increased, affecting an average of 1 in 4,6 companies per week - a 20 percent increase from January 2023. This upward trend, reported by Check Point Research in the Check Point ThreatCloud AI Data observed highlights the urgent need for robust API security strategies. Significant increase in attacks: In the first month of 2024, 1 in 4,6 companies worldwide were affected by attacks on web APIs each week, a 20 percent increase compared to January 2023 and the growing…

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Mobile spyware poses a threat to businesses
March 24, 2024
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Mobile spyware poses a threat to businesses

More and more people are using mobile devices both in everyday life and in companies. This also increases the risk of “mobile spyware”, a new type of cyber threat. Companies should know how to protect themselves against this. As the term spyware (read: espionage malware) suggests, this type of threat can often go unnoticed until the damage has occurred, says Thomas Boele, Regional Director Sales Engineering, CER / DACH at Check Point Software Technologies. The growing reliance on mobile technology therefore makes it imperative for all organizations to address the dangers associated with mobile spyware…

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Darknet job exchange: Hackers are looking for renegade insiders
March 18, 2024
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Darknet job exchange: Hackers are looking for renegade insiders

The Darknet is not only an exchange for illegal goods, but also a place where hackers look for new accomplices or disappointed company employees offer their services to criminal gangs as insiders. This time, Check Point Research is putting the spotlight on the Darknet personnel scene. Not only are drugs, weapons, personal data, bank accounts, credit cards, hacking tools, malware and ransomware traded there, but renegade employees also offer their services as insiders, or hacker gangs look for such insiders as accomplices. Hackers are looking for employees who spread malware or ransomware “Cyber ​​criminals often use specialized forums…

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Cyber ​​attacks: decline in the DACH region
March 11, 2024
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There were fewer cyberattacks in Q4 2023 than in the same quarter of 2022. However, ransomware attacks have increased. Wholesale and retail trade in particular were attacked more frequently. The education sector remains the frontrunner. Check Point Research has published its new statistics on cyberattacks for Q4 2023 and takes a look at the overall situation in 2023. 1 in 10 organizations worldwide affected by an attempted ransomware attack The clearest message: The number of ransomware attacks fell in many countries Cyberattacks decreased compared to Q4 2022, but ransomware attacks increased sharply. In the year…

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Top malware: Qbot resurrected in December
March 5, 2024
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Top malware: Qbot resurrected in December

In December 2023, Nanocore was at number one on the malware charts, Qbot was back and the most frequently attacked industry was education and research, ahead of healthcare. Check Point® Software Technologies has released its December 2023 Global Threat Index. This month, the Qbot malware was used by hackers as part of a phishing attack targeting businesses in the hospitality industry. In the campaign, hackers impersonated the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and sent fraudulent emails with PDF attachments containing embedded URLs and containing a Microsoft installer...

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Attacks via QR code routing
March 4, 2024
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A provider of cyber security solutions had already found that QR code phishing as a scam increased by 2023 percent in frequency between August and September 587. Now the hackers are stepping up their game: the attacks now work as conditional routing, which means they automatically adapt to the user's device, browser and screen size. But it is based on the old quishing technique, namely contaminated code. In the recently discovered case, users should check a post overview and read the QR code with the alleged link. Given the fact that for years most cyber attacks have been...

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Cyber ​​danger Raspberry Robin
27. February 2024
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B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

A leading provider of an AI-powered, cloud-delivered cybersecurity platform warns about Raspberry Robin. The malware was first discovered in 2021 and stands out for its remarkable adaptability and sophistication in its operations. Rapid Exploit Development: Raspberry Robin takes advantage of new 1-day Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) exploits developed in full view of the public. This suggests either internal development capability or access to a very sophisticated exploit market. Innovative distribution and evasion techniques: A novel distribution method via Discord and sophisticated evasion strategies improve stealth, which...

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Microsoft abused for phishing
10. February 2024
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The research department of a cyber security solutions provider has published the Brand Phishing Report for the fourth quarter of 2023. The report highlights the brands most frequently imitated by hackers to steal personal information, user account information or payment data in October, November and December 2023. Microsoft was at the top with 33 percent and overall the technology sector was the most abused industry as Amazon came second with 9 percent, Google third with 8 percent and Apple with 4 percent. “As we move forward from 2023…

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Secure AWS
8. February 2024
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B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

Securing software development and operational processes has become increasingly difficult over the last decade. The majority of workloads have moved to the cloud and a greater number of IT professionals are working remotely. Since many companies access Amazon Web Services (AWS), it is important for security experts to know how they can make the infrastructure as secure as possible, because if companies use a cloud-native architecture, it is conceivable that this spanning both cloud and on-premises resources, increasing the attack surface. The demand for a product for…

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The most dangerous malware in November: Formbook 1st place
26 January 2024
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Malware hit list in November: Formbook in place

The most common malware in November 2023 is the infostealer Formbook and the most frequently attacked industry is ISP/MSP. Command Injection Over HTTP was the most commonly exploited vulnerability. Check Point Software Technologies has published its global threat index for November 2023: Top malware in Germany The first place in Germany was achieved by Formbook. Formbook is an infostealer that targets the Windows operating system and was first discovered in 2016. It is marketed in underground hacker forums as Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) because it has powerful evasion techniques and is relatively inexpensive. New additions include fake updates. On…

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