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eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Here are 15 important controls and best practices for preventing malware.
Malwarebytes
AUGUST 16, 2022
While anyone can fall victim to these threat actors, the FBI noted that this malware has been used to target a wide range of businesses and critical infrastructure organizations, including defense contractors, educational institutions, manufacturers, technology companies, and especially organizations in the healthcare and medical industries.
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Security Affairs
APRIL 23, 2021
The malware moves all files stored on the device to password-protected 7zip archives and demand the payment of a $550 ransom. The Taiwanese vendor published a security advisory to warn its customers of the ongoing attacks and is urging them to install the latest Malware Remover version and scan their devices for indicators of compromise.
eSecurity Planet
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware. Jump ahead: Adware. RAM scraper.
Malwarebytes
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Screenshot of the PLAY leak site The joint CSA emphasizes the importance of having an actionable recovery plan, using multi-factor authentication (MFA) , and keeping all operating systems, software, and firmware up to date. Use endpoint security software that can prevent exploits and malware used to deliver ransomware.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Early this month, Evgueni Erchov, Director of IR & Cyber Threat Intelligence at Arete Incident Response, told ZDNet that multiple ransomware gangs are cold-calling victims if they don’t pay the ransom and attempt to restore from backups. Patch operating systems, software, firmware, and endpoints. Pierluigi Paganini.
Security Affairs
MARCH 19, 2022
“As a result, AvosLocker indicators of compromise (IOCs) vary between indicators specific to AvosLocker malware and indicators specific to the individual affiliate responsible for the intrusion.” Implement network segmentation and maintain offline backups of data to ensure limited interruption to the organization.
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