Malware
Malware, short for malicious software, is any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, or computer network.1 It can also be used to gain unauthorized access to a system, steal sensitive data, or disrupt operations. Malware is a broad term that encompasses various malicious programs, including viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, spyware, and adware.
Malware can be spread through various methods, including email attachments, infected websites, and removable media. Once installed on a system, it can perform various malicious actions, such as deleting files, stealing data, or encrypting files and demanding a ransom.
Malware is a serious threat to individuals and organizations of all sizes. It can cause significant financial losses, damage reputations, and disrupt operations. In some cases, malware can even be used to cause physical damage to critical infrastructure.
There are several steps that individuals and organizations can take to protect themselves from malware. These include:
Installing and using antivirus and anti-malware software
Keeping software and operating systems up to date
Being careful about clicking on links or opening attachments in emails
Avoiding downloading software from untrusted sources
Using a firewall
Backing up data regularly
ThreatNG is a comprehensive suite of tools designed to provide organizations with a complete view of their external attack surface, digital risk, and security ratings. It offers a range of capabilities that can help organizations identify and mitigate potential threats, including:
External Discovery: ThreatNG can discover all internet-facing assets associated with an organization, including subdomains, IP addresses, and cloud services. This discovery is done without authentication or agents, making it quick and easy to start.
External Assessment: ThreatNG assesses the security posture of discovered assets, identifying potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses that attackers could exploit. This assessment includes a variety of factors, such as domain intelligence, code secret exposure, cloud and SaaS exposure, and dark web presence.
Reporting: ThreatNG provides various reports that can communicate security posture to different stakeholders. These reports can be customized to meet the specific needs of each audience.
Continuous Monitoring: ThreatNG monitors the external attack surface for changes, such as new assets or vulnerabilities. This allows organizations to anticipate potential threats and proactively mitigate them.
Investigation Modules: ThreatNG provides various tools for investigating potential threats. These tools include domain intelligence, IP intelligence, certificate intelligence, and dark web presence monitoring.
Intelligence Repositories: ThreatNG maintains a variety of intelligence repositories that can be used to identify and assess potential threats. These repositories include information on dark web activity, compromised credentials, ransomware events, and known vulnerabilities.
ThreatNG can also work with complementary solutions to provide a more comprehensive security posture. For example, ThreatNG can integrate with vulnerability scanners to provide a more complete view of an organization's security posture. ThreatNG can also integrate with security information and event management (SIEM) systems to provide real-time visibility into potential threats.
Here are some examples of how ThreatNG can help organizations:
Identify and mitigate potential threats: ThreatNG can identify threats like subdomain takeover vulnerabilities or exposed code repositories. This allows organizations to mitigate these threats before attackers can exploit them proactively.
Improve security posture: ThreatNG can help organizations improve their security posture by providing visibility into their external attack surface and identifying potential weaknesses. This allows organizations to strengthen their security posture and reduce their attack risk.
Meet compliance requirements: ThreatNG can help organizations meet compliance requirements by providing visibility into their security posture and identifying potential risks. This allows organizations to take steps to comply and avoid penalties.
Here are some examples of ThreatNG working with complementary solutions:
ThreatNG and vulnerability scanners: ThreatNG can integrate with vulnerability scanners to provide a more complete view of an organization's security posture. This allows organizations to identify and mitigate potential threats more effectively.
ThreatNG and SIEM systems: ThreatNG can integrate with SIEM systems to provide real-time visibility into potential threats. This allows organizations to respond to threats more quickly and effectively.
