Detection
Google to launch threat detection AI powered feature to all Android phones
Google is preparing to introduce a new threat detection feature for its Android 14 and 15 operating systems by the end of this year. This innovative feature aims to enhance device security by preventing unauthorized access in the event of theft or snatching. When the device detects suspicious activity, such as being grabbed and the […]
Understanding the Different Types and How to Detect Them
Spyware is a type of malicious software designed to gather data from a computer system without the user’s knowledge or consent. This can include sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and banking details, which can then be used for fraudulent or criminal purposes. In this article, we’ll explore the different types of spyware and how […]
How to detect and respond to a DDoS network cyber attack
A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack is a common form of cyber attack that aims to disrupt the normal functioning of a network by overwhelming it with traffic. In this type of attack, the attacker uses multiple devices to flood a network or a server with traffic, making it unavailable to legitimate users. In […]
Detection and remediation of Spectre and Meltdown (CVE-2017-5754, CVE-2017-5753, CVE-2017-5715) using Halo
This post was originally published here by alex mandernack. Authors: Alex Mandernack, Security Engineer, CloudPassage Sean Nicholson, Security Engineer, CloudPassage As news breaks of yet another critical vulnerability, security personnel are scrambling to find a way to detect and remediate these vulnerabilities as quickly as possible. If you are a CloudPassage Halo customer, finding these […]
The Nuts and Bolts of Detecting DNS Tunneling
This post was originally published here. DNS-based attacks have been commonly used since the early 2000’s, but over 40% of firms still fall prey to DNS tunneling attacks. Tunneling attacks originate from uncommon vectors, so traditional automated tools like SIEMs have difficulty detecting them, but they also must be found in massive sets of DNS data, so […]
SHORTEN YOUR DETECTION CYCLE WITH UPGUARD’S EVENTS SYSTEM
This post was originally published here. UpGuard’s Events systems provides a communication hub to send the data that UpGuard gathers to external systems. Integration between technologies is critical to high performing digital businesses, and UpGuard’s Events system provides a simple way to get the information you need the places where you need it. “When those […]
Three Proven Techniques for Detecting Targeted Attacks
Carl Manion wrote an interesting post about Three Proven Techniques for Detecting Targeted Attacks that I would like to share. “Thanks to extensive media coverage of the numerous cyber security breaches over the past several years, most organizations are generally aware of the risk they face due to advanced persistent threats (APTs) and highly skilled cyber […]
