Data Security
Working With Windows Local Administrator Accounts, Part III
Jun 20, 2019
One point to keep in mind in this series is that we’re trying to limit the powers that are inherent in Administrator accounts. In short: use the Force sparingly. In...
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) vs. GDPR
Nov 05, 2018
Check out our interactive Venn diagram below to better understand the similarities and differences between the GDPR and CCPA.
What is ITAR Compliance? Definition and Regulations
Oct 10, 2018
Learn more about ITAR compliance, requirements, and penalties. Find the definition, detail of regulations, types of defense articles, and more from Varonis.
Master Fileless Malware Penetration Testing!
Oct 05, 2018
Our five-part series brings you up to speed on stealthy techniques used by hackers. Learn how to sneakily run scripts with mshta, rundll32, and regsrvr32, scary Windows binaries that live...
The Top Skills of Fortune 100 CISOs
Sep 04, 2018
What does it take to become a top CISO? We analyzed CISOs of Fortune 100 companies to find the most common skills and educational background of the world's top cybersecurity leaders today.
What is the Colorado Privacy Law?
Aug 31, 2018
On September 1, 2018, the Colorado Protections for Consumer Data Privacy law, HB 18-1128, goes into effect. A bi-partisan group introduced HB 18-1128 in January, and after the usual negotiations,...
The Malware Hiding in Your Windows System32 Folder: More Rundll32 and LoL Security Defense Tips
Jul 19, 2018
When we left off last, I showed how it’s possible to run VBScript directly from mshta. I can play a similar trick with another LoL-ware binary, our old friend rundll32....
The Malware Hiding in Your Windows System32 Folder: More Alternate Data Streams and Rundll32
Jul 02, 2018
Last time, we saw how sneaky hackers can copy malware into the Alternate Data Stream (ADS) associated with a Windows file. I showed how this can be done with the...
The Malware Hiding in Your Windows System32 Folder: Certutil and Alternate Data Streams
Jun 14, 2018
We don’t like to think that the core Window binaries on our servers are disguised malware, but it’s not such a strange idea. OS tools such as regsrv32 and mshta...
What Does it Take to Be an Ethical Hacker?
Jun 07, 2018
A white hat hacker, or an ethical hacker, works with agencies and organizations to discover network vulnerabilities and security flaws. Learn what it takes to make hacking your profession with our guide!
The Malware Hiding in Your Windows System32 Folder: Mshta, HTA, and Ransomware
Jun 04, 2018
The LoL approach to hacking is a lot like the “travel light” philosophy for tourists. Don’t bring anything to your destination that you can’t find or inexpensively purchase once you’re…
The State of CryptoWall in 2018
Jun 01, 2018
CryptoWall and its variants are still favorite toys of the cybercriminals that want your Bitcoin. Learn more about the state of CryptoWall in 2018, today!
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