Tips For Finding Hidden Malware On Your Network

Networks are susceptible to security threats just like other things. Security solutions are constantly evolving and malware is becoming more sophisticated. Organizations and firms must be ready to deal with threats from all angles. Your company must be ready to defend itself against malware attempts to access your network infrastructure. Fortunately, network detection exists.

How find Malware

Companies can use network detection to find malware hiding in their networks. Threat detection solutions can detect threats in your network and prevent them from ever getting inside. This is critical for network security. What can network threat detection do for enterprises? How can it help you to detect and eliminate malware Columbia SC from the network?

What is network threat detection?

Network threat detection systems will inspect your network for malware and other threats that may have access to it. The system will search for suspicious network behaviour or files that are not part of your network. It will notify your company if it detects a threat and may take necessary steps to remove it. Your enterprise will not know if malware has accessed your network without your firewalls or endpoint security. You can monitor your network for any malware intruding on it by setting up a network detection system.

What is it?

Network threat detection systems use a variety of techniques to detect potential threats in your network. Many detection systems analyze network traffic to look for suspicious behavior. Strange spikes in traffic could indicate malware or a DDoS attack. You should also inspect the configurations of your network devices to ensure that there aren’t any dangerous or unneeded files on your nodes.

How can I implement a threat detection system for my network?

Software and threat detection software is available on the market to allow enterprises to identify suspicious actors within the infrastructure. Network detection and response is a brand new network security solution. It detects threats to the network and then implements automated incident responses based on what type of threat it finds. The NDR solution evaluates each threat it detects and determines the best response to stop the threat.

Another option to find hidden threats in your network is a NIDS (network intrusion detection system). NIDS tools can be used to analyze network traffic and identify malicious behavior or other indicators that a threat may have gained access to. NIDS tools can be used in conjunction with other security tools to monitor local network traffic.

SpartanTec, Inc. can help you protect your business from malware and other online threats. We will create the best cybersecurity measures to suit your business’s needs.

Call SpartanTec, Inc. now if you need help in protecting your company against malware and other online threats.

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This New Malware Added An Email Attachment Stealer

Emotet's massive botnet was dormant for several months, but on July 17th, 2020, it suddenly rumbled back to life.

It started spewing out massive numbers of phishing emails aimed at installing Trickbot payloads on anyone unfortunate enough to open one of their poisoned emails. The emails are often described as invoices, manifests, and the like.

In recent days, security researchers have noted that Emotet has begun swapping Trickbot payloads out with QakBot payloads, which include the use of the ProLock ransomware strain. Whichever payload is deployed, however, security researchers have noticed something else. Emotet got another upgrade.

The upgrade takes the form of an email attachment stealer. Once installed on a target system, it will scan that target's inbox and sent folders looking for email attachments. The malware isn't picky, and will take anything, copying whatever files it finds and sending them to the command and control server so it can recycle and reuse the attachments on future phishing emails.

This may not sound like it, but is actually a devastatingly effective strategy. By using live files, the phishing emails gain a further air of authenticity. The data those files contain looks legitimate because it is legitimate in that the file was generated by someone working for a corporation and sent around to others for review.

Worse, Emotet doesn't show any signs of slowing down. This week, based on statistics compiled by the interactive malware analysis platform AnyRun, Emotet was ranked as the malware threat of the week. It was measured by uploads, with nearly ten times the total uploads as njRAT, which claimed the #2 spot.

Given the size of the Emotet botnet, this is definitely a threat to be mindful of. Make sure your IT staff is aware of the large scale, ongoing phishing Columbia SC campaign by the botnet and be sure to remind all of your employees not to open any email attachments unless they're absolutely certain where they're coming from.

Are you concerned with the security of your network? Phishing attacks are becoming more common and can put your company data at risk. SpartanTec Inc.provides you with peace of mind. We are your local Fortinet security provider. Contact us today for an assessment of your network.

SpartanTec, Inc.
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 408-7166
http://manageditservicescolumbia.com/

Serving: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Columbia, Wilmington, Fayetteville, Florence

New Malware Uses This Year’s Top Movies To Get Clicks

It's easy to get caught up in the hype of popular movies. Hackers know this and are beginning to incorporate Oscar Nominated movies into their strategies. They're using enticing images to bait unsuspecting users to install malware and lure them to phishing sites designed to steal credit card and other sensitive information. After all, wouldn't you be willing to pay a small sum to get a sneak preview at the next blockbuster hit? There are a lot of people who would.

Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have tracked the rise of this trend over the last several months. They have discovered more than twenty different phishing sites and nearly a thousand malicious files presented as free 'sneak peek' versions of popular movies. These fake movies are actually malware in disguise.

The Kaspersky researchers said:

"The uncovered phishing websites and Twitter accounts gather users' data and prompt them to carry out a variety of tasks in order to gain access to the desired film.

These can vary from taking a survey and sharing personal details, to installing adware or even giving up credit card details. Needless to say, at the end of the process, the user does not get the content."

If you're a movie buff and relatively more likely to be taken in by such scams, there are a few basic things you can do to minimize your risk. First, if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. Don't get sucked in based on hype alone.

Second, pay attention to the release dates of the film in question. Hackers often don't pay much attention to that and they're hoping you won't either. It may be the case that you're being offered an 'exclusive sneak peek' at a movie that's already out.

Pay attention to the URL and the extension of the file you're downloading if you get that far. Both of those are often giveaways if something is amiss. Be careful and be safe!

Call SpartanTec, Inc. if you wish to protect your network against malware and all other kinds of online threats. 

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