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Dropper

A dropper is a small helper program that facilitates the delivery and installation of malware.

Spammers and other bad actors use droppers to circumvent the signatures that anti-virus programs use to block or quarantine malicious code. It’s much easier to change the dropper, should its signature become recognized, than it would be to rewrite the malicious code-base.

Droppers, like many of their larger Trojan horse counterparts, can be persistent or non-persistent. Non-persistent droppers install malware and then automatically remove themselves. Persistent droppers copy themselves to a hidden file and stay there until they complete the task they were created for.

Droppers can be spread many ways, including by:

  • Opening an infected e-mail attachment.
  • Picking up a drive-by download on an infected website.
  • Clicking a malicious link on a website or in an email.
  • Using an infected flash drive.

Sometimes droppers are bundled with free utility programs (such as ad blockers) to avoid detection. When the free program executes, the dropper will first download and install malware before it unpacks and installs the legitimate utility.

Get in touch today to protect your digital assets from evolving Cyber Threats!!

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Threat Intelligence!!

Almost everything we own is connected to the internet, it’s time to take another look at cybersecurity. The nature of cybersecurity threats has changed since the early years of the web: cyber criminals are getting more sophisticated and less obvious. According to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, in 2018, 74% of data breaches were caused by phishing attacks or fraudulent emails intended to get people to share sensitive information. And 83% of InfoSec professionals—the best of the best when it comes to cybersecurity—were victims of phishing attacks.

In general, threat intelligence refers to the information used by an organization to better understand past, current, and future threats. It provides the context necessary to make informed decisions about your network security, especially after an attack has occurred. Who is attacking you and why? How much damage could they do in your system? Where are your system vulnerabilities? The answers to these questions are essentially the building blocks to a disaster readiness plan.

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In case my computer is infected, I will see it for sure!!

Don’t be so sure about that…………………

Yes, it used to be true, but it’s not anymore. In the past, when computers started to run slow and get annoying pop-ups all over the screen, it was a sure sign of infection.

Nowadays, cyber criminals radically improved their methods. They are more efficient and know how to disguise their attacks.

Malware is built to be undetectable and untraceable even by antivirus software, in order to retrieve the sensitive information needed by cyber criminals. It may be months before you even notice there’s something wrong!

Here’s what you can do: 

  1. install a good antivirus product and keep it updated
  2. Install a security program against  data stealing malware 
  3. Have a professional threat monitoring of your network and computers
  4. and have a Ransomware free backup!!

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Protect your business from Cyber Extortion

Phishing, social engineering and web-based attacks top the list of cybersecurity threats specifically targeting SMBs. These threats are largely facilitated by:

  • Un-monitored and unsecured endpoint devices, especially laptops, mobile devices and IoT technology in a “bring your own device” workplace
  • Weak passwords for user accounts
  • Sharing information with third parties without a comprehensive data inventory
  • Negligent employee and contractor behavior

Fortunately, you can mitigate the risks and vulnerabilities to your enterprise by implementing a strong security plan for small business infrastructure.

To carry out your own plan, first, identify the main cybersecurity threats that your company currently faces. ITRemedy is committed to help Small Businesses quantify and prioritize the threat landscape and create a sustainable cyber security strategy.

 

 

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Cyber security – a very real risk for businesses today

Cyber security is a very real risk for businesses today, as we rely on technology more and move a lot of our information online. Small businesses are at risk from cyber criminals, who target them because their systems are probably easy to attack.

Unfortunately, many smaller companies do not invest time or money into protecting their systems and data. When you are busy and you are responsible for staff and the day to day business activities, it is hard to add something else to your priority list. 

In Texas, a law enacted at the beginning of 2020 requiring Texas businesses to disclose data breaches to individuals no later than 60 days after the breach. HB 3834 requires state and local government employees and state contractors to complete cybersecurity training. This shows how serious the threat is for TX based businesses and Governments.

Before you start putting your plan together, it is worth taking time to assess where you are now…

ITRemedy is committed to help Small Businesses quantify and prioritize the threat landscape and create a sustainable cyber security strategy.

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IMAGINE IF THE WERE NO CLOUD!

Covid-19 has caused a global crisis that is tearing through a world more interconnected by technology than ever before.
But compared to previous outbreaks of disease – even those as recent as SARS, MERS and Ebola – technology also provides leaders and their countries with new tools to respond effectively.
Organizations, from shops and restaurants to fitness studios and museums, are adapting their businesses and migrating to the internet to stay active.
Get in touch to discuss how your business can leverage technology to stay efficient!!

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Common Sense Cybersecurity Measures People Ignore

It is difficult to remember what it was like before the Internet became such an integrated part of our daily lives. However, as our digital world expands, the value of the data we store and share online increases. The creation of this cyber economy has produced a new breed of criminals who profit from stealing  identities and confidential information. As such, we need to take proactive steps and put measures in place to protect ourselves from these growing cyber threats.

Our ability to interact and transact online has fundamentally changed the way we conduct business and interact with the rest of society. However, as we use common sense to protect ourselves in the real world, there are a few commonsense cybersecurity rules we can utilize to protect our data and identities in the digital realm. Too many people choose to ignore cyber security until it is too late.

So, with ransomware attacks more rampant than ever, there are several methods people can use to avoid getting caught out. It is important for people and organizations to stay informed on emerging threats and techniques. ITRemedy is committed to help Small Businesses quantify and prioritize the threat landscape and create a sustainable cyber security strategy.

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Backup Strategy!

There are a lot of ways that data can be lost. Accidents happen, computers are damaged, employees turn over, and natural disasters often occur with little warning. Ransomware is continually in the news, with new strains entering businesses in clever new ways to encrypt and demand ransom for the hijacked files. It’s understandable that data backup planning is put off in businesses already stretched thin, but the modest amount of time needed to adopt an effective backup plan is tiny compared to the weeks and months needed to recover from a serious loss. A data backup plan has to be part of the standard operating procedures for not just enterprises, but businesses of any size.

If you don’t have a data backup plan, or would like to review your current strategies for safeguarding your data, here’s some help to get you started.

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Are You Protected?

What is ransomware?

Ransomware is a sophisticated piece of malware that blocks the victim’s access to his/her files, and the only way to regain access to the files is to pay a ransom.

Phishing is a cyber-attack where the malicious hacker sends a fake email with a link or attachment to trick the receiving user into clicking them. In most cases, either the link launches a malware infection, or the attachment itself is a malware file.

City of Knoxville just got ransomed locking their computer network disrupting multiple city services. According to experts’ network was attacked via phishing email.

Stay safe and DON’T FORGET that the best protection is always a RELIABLE BACKUP..

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Sutainable Cyber Security

Cybersecurity is a growing, complex landscape. The market is flooded with new products and technologies as well as frameworks and standards. This can lead to confusion about what products, or combination of products you should use to keep your business safe. Cybersecurity requires a multi-layered approach that includes products, services, education and employee training, policies and procedures, testing and best practices, as well as overall strategy and digital governance.

At ITRemedy we provide the guidance and direction Small Business need.

 

Talk to us today at info@itremedy.net or visit https://itremedy.netcontact/

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