Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 4/7
Insight #1
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A malicious browser extension, AF, was detected this past week. AF steals your Gmail contents from an initial spear phishing attack. Delete this extension immediately if you are using it.”
A malicious browser extension, AF, was detected this past week. AF steals your Gmail contents from an initial spear phishing attack. Delete this extension immediately if you are using it.”
Insight #2
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The IRS-authorized website of eFile.com was found to be infected with a malware distribution page. The malicious page delivers a Windows-based executable giving attackers full access to a user’s endpoint. If you use this site and recently installed something from them, disconnect your machine from the internet and run a malware/virus scan.”
The IRS-authorized website of eFile.com was found to be infected with a malware distribution page. The malicious page delivers a Windows-based executable giving attackers full access to a user’s endpoint. If you use this site and recently installed something from them, disconnect your machine from the internet and run a malware/virus scan.”
Insight #3
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It’s not a matter of if but when, in security, we hear this all the time. It’s why we have robust data backup and recovery strategies. How often are you reviewing yours?”
It’s not a matter of if but when, in security, we hear this all the time. It’s why we have robust data backup and recovery strategies. How often are you reviewing yours?”
*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from AppSec Observer authored by David Lindner, Director, Application Security. Read the original post at: https://www.contrastsecurity.com/security-influencers/cybersecurity-insights-with-contrast-ciso-david-lindner-4/7
