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3AM ransomware uses spoofed IT calls, email bombing to breach networks
A 3AM ransomware affiliate is conducting highly targeted attacks using email bombing and spoofed IT support calls to socially engineer employees into giving credentials for remote access to corporate systems. This tactic was previously linked to the Black Basta ransomware gang and later observed in FIN7 attacks, but its effectiveness has driven a wider adoption. Sophos reports seeing at least…
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Cato Networks announces major European R&D expansion
SASE platform provider Cato Networks has announced a significant expansion of its research and development (R&D) operations at its European engineering hub in Prague. The move will see the R&D center triple in size over the next year in a bid to accelerate development of the Cato SASE Cloud Platform and generate new opportunities for top tech talent across Czechia.…
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End-of-life routers hacked for cybercrime proxy networks
The FBI warns that threat actors are deploying malware on end-of-life (EoL) routers to convert them into proxies sold on the 5Socks and Anyproxy networks. These devices, which were released many years back and no longer receive security updates from their vendors, are vulnerable to external attacks leveraging publicly available exploits to inject persistent malware. Once compromised, they are added to…
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‘Our partners asked, and we listened’: Cato Networks unveils revamped global partner program
Cato Networks has announced a refresh of its global partner program in a move the SASE specialist said will help partners capitalize on market growth. Available now, the Cato Networks Channel First Partner Program introduces new specialization tracks and program tiers, as well as zero upfront financial commitment, while Cato’s Managed SASE (MSASE) Partner Platform – introduced in June 2024…
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How the UK MoJ achieved secure networks for prisons and offices with Palo Alto Networks
When it comes to digital transformation, there are few organizations that face the unique challenges of the UK’s Ministry of Justice (MoJ) The MoJ operates around 1,200 sites, across which 96,000 civil servants and 6,500 contractors work, with this number changing all the time. But to make matters even more complex, it also provides network services to the UK’s prison…
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How to watch DirecTV Stream anywhere with a VPN – including regional sports networks
DirecTV Stream is one of the best live TV streaming services available in the U.S., especially for sports fans, but it’s now making a concerted effort to shake things up. In recent months, its operator DirecTV has taken steps to not only address long-standing criticisms but to lay down the gauntlet to its rivals, most notably Sling TV, the cable…
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‘Insiders don’t need to break in’: A developer crippled company networks with malicious code and a ‘kill switch’ after being sacked – and experts warn it shows the huge danger of insider threats
Security experts have warned ITPro over the risks of insider threats from disgruntled workers after a software developer deployed a ‘kill switch’ to sabotage his former employer’s networks. 55-year-old Davis Lu was convicted in March after being found guilty of “causing intentional damage to protected computers”, according to the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Lu, who worked for power management…
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Warning issued over ‘fast flux’ techniques used to obscure malicious signals on compromised networks
Organizations are at risk of falling prey to a common network vulnerability that allows threat actors to evade detection and spread malware with impunity, law enforcement agencies have warned. ‘Fast flux’ is a domain-based technique used to hide communications sent by malware to its command and control (C2) infrastructure – the malicious servers that send out updates and new directions…
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Remote Teams NPM: Monitor & Optimize Networks
Whether an organization has embraced a fully remote workforce or a hybrid model, maintaining network performance across geographically dispersed teams is a core task. As businesses increasingly rely on cloud-based applications, collaboration tools, and real-time communication systems, it becomes essential to ensure that network performance remains optimal for remote workers to perform at their best. Network performance monitoring (NPM) tools…
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P2P for Content Distribution Networks (CDNs)
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) have transformed the availability and delivery speed of Web content and are particularly important in the case of media files, such as video. Traditional CDNs use a central network of servers to cache and deliver content to users based on their geographic proximity to the servers. However, as the internet grows and the demand for more…
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