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Andra Andrioaie

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Hi! My name is Andra and I am a passionate writer interested in a variety of topics. I am curious about the cybersecurity world and what I want to achieve through what I write is to keep you curious too!

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Andra Andrioaie's Recent Articles

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Application Control 101: Definition, Features, Benefits, and Best Practices

Application Control Works in Tandem with Privileged Access Management. Here’s Everything You Need to Know About It.

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The Zero Trust Security Model Explained

Never trust, always verify.

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Top 10 Attack Vectors Most Exploited by Hackers Revealed

A Joint Advisory Describes Most Preferred Initial Access Attack Vectors by Threat Actors.

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BPFdoor Has the Capacity to Bypass Firewalls

A New Linux Malware Has Been Discovered That Shows Anti-Evasion Techniques.

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What Is RMM Software?

All You Need to Know about Remote Monitoring Management Software. A List of Open-Source RMM.

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Conti’s BazarLoader Replaced with Bumblebee Malware

Similar in Techniques with BazarLoader and IcedID, Bumblebee Is Distributed in Phishing Campaigns.

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Authentication vs. Authorization: Key Differences and Types

Authentication and Authorization Concepts. Authentication & Authorization Methods.

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Millions of Laptops Impacted by Lenovo UEFI Firmware Vulnerabilities

If Abused, Hackers Could Deploy and Run Firmware Implants.

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What Is Data Leakage?

Best Practices on Data Leakage Prevention.

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VLC Media Player Leveraged by Hackers to Distribute Malware Loader

The Threat Actors Employed DLL Side-Loading Techniques.

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New RAT Dubbed Borat Emerging on the Cyberthreat Landscape

The Malware Shows a Broad Range of Functionalities.

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What Is Data Loss Prevention and How You Can Approach DLP Security

DLP Security Ensures the Integrity of Your Company’s Data. Here’s What You Need to Know About It.

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Diavol Ransomware Receives Free Decryptor

Use the Free Decryption Tool to Recover Your Files!

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SaaS Security Explained: Definition and Best Practices

Security of SaaS Should Be a Top Priority for Your Business. Do You Know How to Defend Your Assets?

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Your Biometric Data in Danger of Being Exploited by Hackers

Find Out How They May Maliciously Use It.

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NVIDIA Code Signing Certificates Leveraged to Sign Malware

NVIDIA Data Breach Does Not Stop Here, as Hackers Futher Develop Their Malicious Operations.

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Heimdal™ and Bechtle UK Partner Up for an Exquisite Webinar on the CyberSec Threat Outlook

Save Your Seat to Gain Insightful Knowledge into the Cyberattacks’ Landscape!

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Maze, Egregor and Sekhmet Master Decryption Keys Provided by Their Developer

If You’ve Been Infected with These Ransomware Families, Check This Out!

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News Corp Reportedly Targeted by Chinese Hackers

Many Journalists Were Impacted.

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Medusa Malware Increases the Number of Android SMS Phishing Cyberattacks

Aka Tanglebot, the Banking Trojan Poses as Malicious Apps.

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Critical WordPress Plugin RCE Impacts 600K Sites

Users Who Are Still Exposed Should Immediately Upgrade to the Latest Released Version.

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Cybercriminals Sell Stolen Financial Details on Telegram

This Activity Decreased in 2021, However, It Still Continues.

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Stolen Credit Cards Biggest Dark Web Marketplace Closes Down

The Threat Actors Earned $358 Million in Purchases, According to Researchers.

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Free Unofficial Patch for Windows 'RemotePotato0' Now Available

Threat Actors Could Abuse It to Trigger a Wave of NTLM Relay Attacks.

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What Is Risk-Based Vulnerability Management?

How It Works: Defining the RBVM Process. Find Out How It Is Different from Legacy Vulnerability Management.

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Cybersecurity Researchers and Developers Targeted in a Malicious Campaign Spreading dnSpy

Cyberattacks Leveraging Fake dnSpy Delivered a Cocktail of Malware.

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JNDI Vulnerability in H2 Database Similar to Log4Shell

Researchers Have Located a Bug in the Open-Source Java SQL Database.

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