The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Ransomware is a significant threat to businesses worldwide. Related: How Putin has weaponized ransomware In mid-March 2020, representatives from the cybersecurity website BleepingComputer contacted numerous ransomware gangs to ask if they’d continue targeting hospitals during the unprecedented COVID-19 public health threat.

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Security Affairs

MAY 15, 2023

DRM Dashboard Ransomware Monitor released the first quarterly report for the year 2023 about the activities of ransomware groups globally. DRM Dashboard Ransomware Monitor, an independent platform of cybersecurity monitoring, is pleased to release the quarterly the DRM-Report for the first quarter of 2023.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Today, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have jointly issued a warning about the Rhysida ransomware group. This gang has been attacking various organizations in different sectors since May 2023.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In a new joint cybersecurity advisory, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have released information on the AvosLocker ransomware gang, that has been linked to attacks against critical infrastructure sectors in the U.S.,

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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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Security Boulevard

JULY 20, 2023

With the second quarter of 2023 behind us, it’s time to talk about GRIT’s findings from April, May, and June. […] The post Quarterly GRIT Ransomware Report – Q2 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

We love good "trends in cybersecurity" articles and posts. Here's a compilation of a dozen solid trend pieces looking back at the year that was 2022 and the year ahead in 2023. As we turn toward 2023, these will be the top ten challenges facing CISOs in the new year.". Here is a look at the year ahead.".

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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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Security Boulevard

APRIL 13, 2023

Industry watchers are reporting a noteworthy uptick in ransomware attacks reported in February 2023. The post A Recent 45% Surge in Ransomware Attacks Has Cybersecurity Community on High Alert appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Rob Burgundy here, stepping out of the anchor booth and into the wild frontier of cybersecurity stats. The post 2023: Top 10 Cybersecurity Stats That Make You Go Hmmmmm appeared first on Security Boulevard. Alright, listen up, you cypherpunks and data desperados!

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Anton on Security

JANUARY 3, 2023

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

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This post covers highlights of our analysis, including the rise of ransomware as a service (RaaS), the six nastiest malware groups, and the role of artificial intelligence in both cybersecurity and cyberthreats. Their tactics have evolved significantly over the years, with ransomware now the malware of choice for cybercriminals.

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Anton on Security

AUGUST 8, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our seventh Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 and #6 ).

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Major cybersecurity events in the last week make clear that hackers just keep getting savvier — and security teams need to be vigilant to keep up. Ransomware groups continue to exploit unpatched vulnerabilities. Now ransomware attackers, possibly affiliated with FIN8, are exploiting unpatched Citrix products to launch attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Microsoft announced only one zero-day flaw this month: CVE-2023-20588 , which is found in AMD processors. Four Critical Vulnerabilities Announced The first of the four critical flaws announced, CVE-2023-35628 , is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows MSHTML platform with a CVSS score of 8.1.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Threat groups exploited two recent Atlassian Confluence vulnerabilities to deploy Cerber ransomware. Both flaws, CVE-2023-22518 and CVE-2023-22515, are ranked 10 which is the maximum risk level. CVE-2023-22515 enables hackers to create unauthorized Confluence administrator accounts.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 17, 2024

The National Cyber Security Centre Finland announced a surge in Akira ransomware attacks. Threat actors used Akira malware in six out of the seven ransomware attacks reported in December 2023. Finnish Companies Among Targets appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2023

Additional contributors to this report: Jason Baker, Nic Finn During the month of May, GRIT observed an increase in the […] The post GRIT Ransomware Report: May 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Katholische Hospitalvereinigung Ostwestfalen (KHO), a German hospital network, has confirmed that a cyberattack launched by the Lockbit ransomware group is the cause of recent service disruptions at three hospitals in its network.

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ZoneAlarm

MARCH 7, 2023

On March 6, 2023, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a joint warning to critical infrastructure groups worldwide regarding the dangers of Royal Ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The past week has been a busy one for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with 34 vulnerable Windows drivers and four Microsoft Exchange flaws heading a long list of security concerns. CVE-2023-5043 (Annotation Injection, CVSS score 7.6): Ingress-nginx annotation injection allows the execution of arbitrary commands. The problem: The 9.1

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 23, 2023

The results of our latest survey on mobile cybersecurity in K-12 and hospitals are in—and it’s not all peaches and roses. Learn more about mobile security and why it's important and check out our blog posts " Improving security for mobile devices: CISA issues guides " and " Do Chromebooks need antivirus protection? "

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2023

Microsoft has addressed a zero-day in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) actively exploited in ransomware attacks. Microsoft has addressed a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-28252 , in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS), which is actively exploited in ransomware attacks.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 22, 2023

As we approach the end of 2023, it should be a time for festive cheer for all. Unfortunately for cybersecurity teams across the globe, their holidays are more often filled with stress and long hours responding to cybersecurity incidents. The post Preparing for the Holiday Ransomware Storm appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As a result of the ransomware attack that occurred on February 8, 2023, the city of Oakland has declared a local state of emergency. The ransomware attack against the City of Oakland was publicly disclosed last week; the date of the initial security breach was February 8, 2023.

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SecureList

JANUARY 18, 2023

Last year, the cybersecurity of corporations and government agencies was more significant than ever before, and will become even more so in 2023. The trend for personal data leaks grew rapidly in 2022 and will continue into 2023. The number of posts in those blogs grew in 2022, both in open sources and on the dark web.

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 14, 2023

An ongoing spam campaign spreads Knight ransomware among users. Knight ransomware is the revamp of the Cyclop Ransomware-as-a-Service, starting with July 2023. The Knight Ransomware Spam Campaign A researcher at Sophos detected this new spam campaign that spreads Knight ransomware using fake Tripadvisor complaints.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 21, 2023

The Mallox ransomware group, also known as TargetCompany, Fargo, and Tohnichi, has become increasingly active, signaling a significant shift in its operations. According to recent findings, Mallox’s ransomware activities in 2023 have seen a staggering 174% increase compared to the previous year.

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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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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Akira ransomware group is responsible for the breach that took place on May 30, 2023.

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Cuba ransomware gang has been seen launching attacks on critical infrastructure organizations in the U.S. and Latin American Entities appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. and Latin American Entities appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 10, 2023

Using this information, last year I wrote a blog summing up the nine top of mind issues I believed will most impact CISOs as we headed into 2022. Here are the topics that I think will be top of mind in 2023, and what CISOs can do to prepare. Ransomware and how to deal with it. CISO in the firing line.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2023

The cybersecurity blog inSicurezzaDigitale has launched the Italian Dashboard Ransomware Monitor to analyze the principal RaaSs’ activities. Here it comes, inSicurezzaDigitale announced the Dashboard Ransomware Monitor, it is the second project after the recent presentation of the project Mastodon.

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 29, 2023

In May and June 2023, 8Base, a previously undetected ransomware threat, experienced a significant increase in its operations after remaining under the radar for over a year. According to a report by VMware, 8Base employs encryption and “name-and-shame” tactics to coerce victims into paying ransoms.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 28, 2023

writes a cybersecurity prescription for the NHS and for social care, data protection hardware is becoming a big security gap, security specialist MITRE partners up to tackle supply chain security threats, while the E.U. The firm pointed out that unpatched vulnerabilities in storage and backup kit are a key attack point for ransomware.

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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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