Pass the hash is one of most prevalent techniques used in targeted attacks today, due to its ease of use and effectiveness. Despite this prevalence, many organizations do misunderstand how the attack works and remain vulnerable. In this post, I will describe how a pass the hash attack works and provide some effective ways to prevent its occurrence and effectiveness on your enterprise. (more…)
Tag: APT
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Understanding Antivirus – Signatures, Scans, and Schedules
Antivirus, when used properly, can provide great protection for an organization if used effectively. Although antivirus may appear to be a set-it-and-forget-it software, diligence in managing antivirus can pay off. (more…)
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Am I Pwned? – 5 simple ways to help determine if you should be concerned about malware you discover on your network
One of the difficulties involved with malware analysis is determining exactly how concerned you should be when you find a new sample on your network. Categorizing malware does not require high cost tools and access to subscription-only databases (although these can help). The following is a list of ways to help determine how concerned you should be when your team discovers a new sample. (more…)
Michael Melone 