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Cloud

Threat Actors Exploit Misconfigured Apache Hadoop YARN

We look into how threat actors are exploiting Apache Hadoop YARN, a part of the Hadoop framework that is responsible for executing tasks on the cluster. This analysis covers the payloads deployed, the tactics used in the attacks, and basic recommendations for strengthening cloud security.

Research Jul 27, 2021

Cyber Threats

#LetsTalkSecurity: The New Digital Normal

Let's Talk Security: Season 02 // Episode 03: Host, Rik Ferguson, interviews Founder & CEO of MyConnectedHealth, Tyler Cohen Wood. Together they discuss the new digital normal.

#LetsTalk Series Jul 26, 2021

Cyber Threats

5GAA & Global Certification Forum Connect on New Cert.

The Global Certification Forum (GCF) and the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) announced their collaboration on a new program that will support the drive for interoperability, reliability, and safety of up and coming C-V2X systems.

A Cloud Migration Strategy with Security Embedded

Learn how to build a cloud migration strategy that keeps security in mind.

Expert Perspective Jul 26, 2021

Cyber Threats

This Week in Security News - July 23, 2021

StrongPity APT Group Deploys Android Malware for the First Time and STIX Cyberthreat Sharing Standards Approved

Expert Perspective Jul 23, 2021

Malware

Updated XCSSET Malware Targets Telegram, Other Apps

In our last update on the XCSSET campaign, we updated some of its features targeting latest macOS 11 (Big Sur). Since then, the campaign added more features to its toolset, which we have continually monitored. We have also discovered the mechanism used to steal information from various apps, a behavior that has been present since we first discussed XCSSET.

Respect in Security: Anti-Harrassment Initiative

Respect in Security aims to make a concrete difference to the levels of abuse and harassment that are unfortunately all too common in our industry.

Expert Perspective Jul 22, 2021

Phishing

Reduce Instances of Covid-19 Phishing Email Attacks

The Covid-19 pandemic has created an unlimited supply of news and topics for cybercriminals to utilize in their attacks, as well as major organizations to spoof. Learn what your organization can do to combat these timely threats.

Expert Perspective Jul 21, 2021

APT & Targeted Attacks

StrongPity APT Group Deploys Android Malware for the First Time

We recently conducted an investigation into a malicious Android malware sample, which we believe can be attributed to the StrongPity APT group, that was posted on the Syrian e-Gov website. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that the group has been publicly observed using malicious Android applications as part of its attacks.

Research Jul 21, 2021

Ransomware

Prevent Cyber Risk as a Managed Service Provider (MSP)

MSPs – Say no to the next Ransomware! Protect your Business 24x7 with Trend Micro’s security analysts

Security Strategies Jul 20, 2021

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