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In today’s world data is everything, and to store and process this large amount of data, everyone started using computing devices. Database servers which are used for storing this precious data on computing devices include MySQL, MongoDB, MSSQL, etc....
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Cyber-attacks through phishing emails are increasing and generally, attackers use DOC embedded macros to infiltrate victim’s machine. Recently Quick Heal Security Labs came across a Phishing e-mail sample which uses Microsoft’s equation editor exploit to spread Hawkeye keylogger. Cybercriminals...
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Since the past few weeks, Quick Heal Security Labs has been observing a series of interesting malware blocked at our customer end. The further analysis of the malware ‘t.exe’ revealed that the malware seems to be Trojan dropper. Interestingly,...
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In 2018, the line between physical and digital world is increasingly blurring. Today, no business can solely operate in just the physical sphere. The emergence of connected technologies means every company, big or small, has some digital functions. No doubt, the...
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Last week, we had blogged about the emergence of a new attack vector ‘.url’ which is used to spread malware. In this blog post, we will deep-dive into the attack chain of this ‘.url’ vector and elaborate on the...
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A cursory look at the cybersecurity landscape in 2017 throws up some of the biggest names in their respective industries. From Uber to Yahoo to Equifax to India’s Zomato and lots more, it seemed even the biggest companies in the...
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In Jan 2018, Greenfield, Indiana-based Hancock Health (healthcare network) was attacked by SamSam ransomware. It encrypted the files containing patients’ data which disrupted their critical services. Even though SamSam is not a new ransomware, it has evolved over a...
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Cryptocurrency is the current buzzword of this day and age. Not a day goes by when there’s not a news item about cryptocurrency, either with warnings about its danger or breathless coverage of its fluctuating value. Without doubt, it’s...
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The dangers that cyber threats pose have never been as apparent as now. High-profile organizations have been at the receiving end, there has been both reputational and financial damage and brand equity has been hit. One thing is clear:...
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Enterprises, big and small, all over the world, are waking up to the importance of garnering cyber trust. In a digital age where technology only breaches new frontiers, cyber trust has become a key differentiator. Security breaches are not...