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LockBit ransomware is a malware designed to deny users access to their computer systems and force them to pay a ransom. Once infiltrated, instead of taking immediate action, attackers typically spend a period of silence lasting 10 to 15 days. During this time, they carefully analyze the victim organization's network structure and data infrastructure, try to bypass defenses and identify the most vulnerable points. Critical infrastructures such as storage and backup systems are

One of the most effective ways for information technology (IT) professionals to uncover a company's vulnerabilities before malicious hackers do is through penetration testing. By simulating real-world cyber attacks, penetration tests provide invaluable insight into an organization's security posture and reveal weaknesses that could potentially lead to data breaches or other security incidents.   1. Multicast DNS (MDNS) Spoofing Multicast DNS (mDNS) is a protocol used to resol

Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, one of the leading healthcare providers in the US, suffered a large-scale cyberattack. Attackers gained access to the personal and health information of millions of users. Data affected included names, addresses, dates of birth and protected health information (PHI). UnitedHealth Group acted swiftly after the incident, announcing that it would offer affected individuals free identity theft protection and credit monitoring

Home Security Heroes recently published a study showing how effective PassGAN is at cracking passwords. They found that 51% of passwords...