Anton on Security

JULY 7, 2022

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our third Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blog for #2 ). cloud ransomware isn’t really ‘a ware’, but a RansomOp where humans?—?not

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Jane Frankland

MAY 8, 2024

So where does AI stand in the realm of cybersecurity, and how can we leverage it for protection rather than harm? This is what I’ll be delving into in this blog, where I’ll be exploring how these two fields are intersecting and what that means for our digital landscape. This is where AI comes in as a potential game-changer.

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Anton on Security

APRIL 13, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our sixth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 , #4 and #5 ).

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Anton on Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our eighth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 and #7 ). as usual, shocking but not surprising.

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Anton on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our fourth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blog for #2 , my unofficial blog for #3 ).

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 26, 2023

With 2022 behind us, instead of the usual Monthly or Quarterly GRIT Ransomware Report we’ve put together the first Annual […] The post Annual GRIT Ransomware Report – 2022 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

New Chainalysis warns of ransomware payments raised above above $1.1 The $983 million previous peak was set in 2021, while in 2022 the ransomware payments dropped to $567. billion in 2023 and reached a new record.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Robust ransomware preparation is what enables the best cybersecurity protection and response for business continuity and public safety. The post Axio’s 2022 Ransomware Preparedness Report: Key Takeaways from Real-World Data appeared first on Axio.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Even though companies now understand the necessity of cybersecurity in the face of ransomware attacks, and started to take it more seriously, CISO Benchmark Survey named this malware number one in their list of initiatives for 2022.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Microsoft is once again confronted with reports of a new zero-day vulnerability being used to hack Exchange servers which might have led to the launch LockBit ransomware attacks. In July 2022, two servers operated by a customer of the South Korean AhnLab cybersecurity firm were infected with LockBit 3.0 ransomware.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 3, 2023

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released an advisory regarding the Royal Ransomware gang. The Royal Ransomware group first appeared in the United States in September 2022—the U.S. Health and Human Services Cybersecurity Coordination Center issued a security alert to all healthcare organizations.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

October demonstrated an interesting month in the ransomware environment. Lockbit, the most prolific ransomware group in 2022, saw a massive […]. The post GRIT Ransomware Report: October 2022 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2022

Black Basta ransomware gang implemented a new feature to encrypt VMware ESXi virtual machines (VMs) running on Linux servers. The Black Basta ransomware gang now supports encryption of VMware ESXi virtual machines (VMs) running on Linux servers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Black Basta ransomware). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Meanwhile, the global rise in sophisticated ransomware threats and geo-political tensions are escalating cyber threats. Insight from OpenText Security Solutions’ 2022 Global Ransomware SMB Survey sheds light on security priorities, concerns and posture. SMBs’ ransomware concerns are already becoming a reality.

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Security Affairs

MAY 31, 2022

Cyber Research Labs reported a rise in ransomware attacks in the second quarter of 2022, small states are more exposed to these attacks. The experts warn of ransomware attacks against government organizations. They observed a total of 48 government organizations from 21 countries that were hit by 13 ransomware attacks in 2022.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Threat actors are targeting exposed Remote Desktop services to encrypt windows devices using the new Venus Ransomware. Venus Ransomware began operating in the middle of August 2022 and has been used to encrypt victims’ machines since then. How Venus […].

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 30, 2023

Cybersecurity researchers uncovered a new strain of ransomware named Mimic. Some of the code in Mimic is similar to that found in Conti, whose source code was leaked to a Ukrainian researcher in March 2022. Mimic uses Everything API, a file search tool for Windows, to search for files to encrypt.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 17, 2023

BianLian is a ransomware group that first appeared in July 2022, successfully infiltrating several high-profile organizations. It seems that recently, the ransomware group has shifted its focus from encrypting its victims’ files to only exfiltrating and extorting data found on compromised networks.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

JUNE 13, 2022

Goodwill Ransomware, identified by CloudSEK researchers in March 2022, is known to promote social justice on the internet. The post Robin Hood Ransomware ‘GOODWILL’ Forces Victim for Charity appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2023

Non-profit health insurer Point32Health suffered a ransomware attack and has taken systems offline in response to the incident. Non-profit health insurer Point32Health has taken systems offline in response to a ransomware attack that took place on April 17.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) stated that as of November 2022, the infamous Hive ransomware gang has successfully extorted $100 million in ransom payments, from over 1,300 companies worldwide. The post FBI Reveals: Hive Ransomware Extorted $100M from 1,300 Companies appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 8, 2023

The testing phase of BlackSuit, a new encryptor developed by the Royal ransomware gang, has commenced. Following the shutdown of the infamous Conti operation in June 2022, Royal emerged in January 2023 as its apparent successor. This encryptor bears striking resemblances to the typical encryptor used by the gang in their operations.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

Threat actors are hacking poorly secured and Interned-exposed Microsoft SQL servers to deploy the Trigona ransomware. Threat actors are hacking into poorly secured and public-facing Microsoft SQL servers to deploy Trigona ransomware. ” reads the report published by AhnLab.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 3, 2022

On Sunday morning the Vice Society ransomware gang leaked data stolen in September 2022 from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The post Vice Society Ransomware Gang Leaks Data Form LAUSD Breach appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Parents and students that are affected by […].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. ” Data Breaches Are on Pace to Break a New Record High in 2021 | Money Please see my article in FORBES for more of 2021’s alarming cybersecurity statistics. MORE Alarming Cybersecurity Stats For 2021 ! I have divided my 2022 predictions into two categories.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 3, 2023

A cyberattack launched on December 27, 2022, caused the Canadian Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (CMMC) to shut down its operations. The post Canadian Mining Company Targeted by Ransomware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. What Happened? The incident was made public on the 29th of December via […].

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

New York-based company, Empress EMS (Emergency Medical Services), has disclosed through an official notification that it’s been the victim of a ransomware attack on July 14, 2022. Further investigations found that the intruder gained access to the company’s systems on May 26, 2022.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

An announcement on the LCMHS site reveals that the event occurred on October 21, 2022, when the security staff noticed suspicious behavior on the network. On October 25, 2022, after an […]. The post Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Suffered a Ransomware Attack appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2023

The City of Dallas, Texas, was hit by a ransomware attack that forced it to shut down some of its IT systems. The IT systems at the City of Dallas, Texas, have been targeted by a ransomware attack. However, CBS News Texas obtained an image the ransomware note dropped by the malware on the infected systems. Source J.D.

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Security Affairs

MAY 23, 2023

The German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall announced it was victim of a Black Basta ransomware attack that took place last month. The company this week announced it was victim of a ransomware attack conducted by the Black Basta ransomware group.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2022

The QBot malware operation has partnered with Black Basta ransomware group to target organizations worldwide. Researchers from NCC Group spotted a new partnership in the threat landscape between the Black Basta ransomware group and the QBot malware operation. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Black Basta ransomware).

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 26, 2022

We all have been witnessing ransomware attacks for so long. Now the topic of cybersecurity board rooms now. Recent data suggests that around 21 percent of global organizations experienced a ransomware attack in 2022. The post Top 5 Cybersecurity Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2023

The leak of the source code of the Babuk ransomware allowed 9 ransomware gangs to create their own ransomware targeting VMware ESXi systems. SentinelLabs researchers have identified 10 ransomware families using VMware ESXi lockers based on the source code of the Babuk ransomware that was leaked in 2021.

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Webroot

JULY 25, 2022

The RSA Conference 2022 – one of the world’s premier IT security conferences – was held June 6th-9th in San Francisco. But attendees and presenters alike made up for it with their eagerness to explore emerging IT security trends that have developed over the past year – a venue like RSA Conference 2022 delivered on tenfold.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2022

The Conti ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the recent attack against Nordex, one of the largest manufacturers of wind turbines. The Conti ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the cyberattack that hit the manufacturer of wind turbines Nordex on March 31, 2022. Secret Service. To nominate, please visit:?

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Ransomware has had a tremendous impact on businesses and individuals around the world. It is important to understand the existing ransomware trends to know how to fight ransomware efficiently. Cybersecurity experts at SpinOne study ransomware especially precisely.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2023

Swiss electrification and automation technology giant ABB suffered a Black Basta ransomware attack that impacted its business operations. Swiss multinational company ABB, a leading electrification and automation technology provider, it the last victim of the notorious Black Basta ransomware group. billion in revenue for 2022.

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