Perform simple security tests yourself - using Metasploit Framework and nmap
Even with little effort, the security of your own network can be put to the test. We present two tools that make this possible. The best thing about it: the tools are freely available.
11 Biggest cyber security threats in 2021
Cyber security threats persist and continue to emerge during the last years. By now you probably heard about phishing, but did you know about polyglot files yet? This article covers a unique insight to the 11 biggest cyber security threats in 2021.
Interview with Arnas Staude (Part 2): “The whole is more than the sum of its parts”
Unlike conventional behaviour analysis, BEAST records all system behaviour in a graph and thus provides a holistic view. The technology is based on a self-developed, lightweight graph database. In this interview, Arnas Staude explains the details of the development process to us.
Further awards from test institutes: “The investment in new technologies has paid off.” (Update)
G DATA Internet Security ensures that users are well protected against cyber attacks. This has been repeatedly confirmed in tests by two independent test institutes, AV-Test and AV-Comparatives. We spoke to Thomas Siebert, Head of Protection Technologies at G DATA Cyber Defense, about how the…
Techniques: Current Use of Virtual Machine Detection Methods
A common approach to analyse potentially malicious software is dynamic analysis in a virtual machine. Therefore, malware authors use techniques to alter the malware's behavior when being run in a VM. But how do they actually do it?
Awards from test institutes: "Investing in new technologies has paid off."
With G DATA Internet Security, users are well protected against cyber-attacks. This is confirmed by current tests by the two independent test institutes AV-Test and AV-Comparatives. We spoke to Thomas Siebert, Head of Protection Technologies, about the results.
Flattening the curve: How to work from home safely
Amidst fears of the corona virus SARS-CoV-2, more and more companies ask their employees to work from home. We have created a list of useful tips on how to make remote work as safe as possible.
Password rules: Changing passwords regularly damages security
There’s a saying that you should treat passwords like your underwear - change them regularly and don't share them with others. However, opposition to this has been building for some time now. Changing passwords regularly doesn't improve security - quite the opposite.
Inside view: How DeepRay can improve conventional signatures
In order to avoid DeepRay, attackers need to keep changing their malware core to avoid detection - a complex and costly process for them. After more than six months it is time to take stock: has DeepRay proven itself in practice?
Staying one step ahead - why new technologies are needed to expose cyber attacks
It still takes an average of six months for cyber-attacks on companies to be detected. A major reason for this is the sophisticated methods used by attackers to infiltrate their targets. In this series of blogs, read why new cyber defence technologies are needed (Part 1), how graph databases are…
Karsten Hahn
Virus Analyst
Tim Berghoff
Security Evangelist
