Malwarebytes

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) has posted a blog about Akira ransomware targeting VPNs without Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). ” Cisco VPN solutions are widely used to provide secure, encrypted data transmission between users and corporate networks, often used by remote employees.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 2, 2020

. “ Sodin ” and “ Sodinokibi “) used their Dark Web “Happy Blog” to announce its first ever stolen data auction, allegedly selling files taken from a Canadian agricultural production company that REvil says has so far declined its extortion demands.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll look at the factors that make schools susceptible to cyberattacks and discuss why it’s crucial to have robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard the academic community. Limited Data Backup and Recovery Plans Attacks using ransomware are more common than ever, and schools are not exempt from this danger.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 12, 2023

Ransomware uses encryption (typically a good thing) to make your business information un-available. The criminals encrypt your data with a password or phrase that only they know, and then hold your data hostage until you pay a ransom. still available for you to use.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Typically, that post-breach recovery relies on surface level fixes: “rotating the KRBTGT password twice”, “increasing the available RID pool”, etc. Attack Technique Format This blog covers multiple Kerberos abuse based attack techniques, detection guidance and remediation of a compromised domain. PsExec.exe -s accepteula dc1.asgard.corp

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

By requiring users to provide a hardware security key in addition to their password, Apple is able to greatly reduce the risk of unauthorized access to their accounts. This feature provides users with an additional level of protection against hackers and other online threats.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

This means that in addition to your password, you will also need a second factor, such as a code from a key fob or a fingerprint, to access your data. This makes it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your data, as they would need to have both your password and the second factor. Data encryption.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

They’ll try to sweet-talk you into clicking on suspicious links or divulging sensitive information like passwords or credit card details. Your 7 tips to stay safe online Use strong passwords Let’s kick things off with the basics. Remember: real companies don’t ask for your personal data via email. But fear not!

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The government says Snatch used a customized ransomware variant notable for rebooting Microsoft Windows devices into Safe Mode — enabling the ransomware to circumvent detection by antivirus or endpoint protection — and then encrypting files when few services are running. Details after contacting on jabber: truniger@xmpp[.]jp.”

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials. Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms. How Can Your Credentials Become Compromised?

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials. Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms. How Can Your Credentials Become Compromised?

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

19, Apex was alerted that its systems had been infected with a destructive strain of ransomware that encrypts computer files and demands payment for a digital key needed to unscramble the data. “When they encrypt the data, that happens really fast,” he said. Roswell, Ga. on Tuesday, Feb. More than a week later on Jan.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

MGM made the hasty decision to shut down each and every one of their Okta Sync servers after learning that we had been lurking on their Okta Agent servers sniffing passwords of people whose passwords couldn't be cracked from their domain controller hash dumps. We've written about BlackCat/ALPHV many times on the Malwarebytes Labs Blog.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

Take password security seriousl. Despite the fact that we all use passwords to access personal accounts every day, weak passwords are still a major cause of business data breaches. Ensure you have comprehensive backups. Encrypt your data. Finally, it is good practice to encrypt your data.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2023

“Large parts” of the servers were encrypted, alongside the usual ransom demands. The data appeared on the Vice Society leak page, which comes complete with pages “for journalists”, “for victims”, and even a blog. Backup your data. At the time, there was no word as to who did it.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Avoid using easily guessable passwords such as your name, birthdate, or “password123.”

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Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

In a recent blog post , the tech giant introduced the option to create and use a safer, more convenient alternative to passwords: Passkeys , a form of digital credential. Passkeys are generated using public-key cryptography , or asymmetric encryption, which involves using a pair of public and private keys. Backup" key.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In this blog, we’ll look at how you can minimise the impact of your personal mobile being compromised. To save space in your cloud backups, print photos that give you joy and delete ones that don’t. Encrypt the data stored on your mobile phone. For Android, however, you may need to enable encryption manually.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

UPnP is an insecure protocol, it uses network UDP multicasts, and doesn’t support encryption and authentication. Only use encrypted HTTPS or other types of secure connections (SSH, etc.). Enforce a strong password policy for all NAS users, including the new administrator account you’ve just created. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2023

As a security measure, the relevant database stored, in encrypted format, hashed passwords (which were salted) and partial credit card numbers. To clarify, we obtained a full backup of their SAP Back Office, which dates back to the last week of March. Industry Experts can explain to the public what a full backup entails.”

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 25, 2022

This blog will highlight the most recent changes to the ransomware and how Conti improved file encryption, introduced techniques to better evade security software, and streamlined the ransom payment process. Start encryption using the specified path as the root directory. Size parameter for large file encryption.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybercriminals are constantly crawling the web for targets, and they’ll often go after websites you might not expect, such as a vegan cooking blog. An SSL Certificate is used to establish a secure encrypted connection between a web browser and a web server. Joe’s Vegan Blog Cooks Up Comment Spam.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This blog aims to dissect the nuances of cloud security risks , shedding light on the challenges commonly faced when securing digital assets in the cloud. Lack of Encryption Cloud computing involves data transmission over networks and storage in shared infrastructures. Who’s Responsible for Security in the Cloud?

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Herjavec Group

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

T1083 File and Directory Discovery BlackMatter uses native functions to enumerate files and directories searching for targets to encrypt. . T1486 Data Encrypted for Impact BlackMatter encrypts files using a custom Salsa20 algorithm and RSA. . . Educate users on strong passwords and the re-use of old passwords. .

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 18, 2023

The additional result of these hacks include: •51% had their information phished •43% had credit card information stolen •35% had their username and password stolen •17% had their identity stolen or cloned Additionally, the study found that a large majority of Americans (75%) harbor genuine concerns about visiting websites that do not look secure.

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Kali Linux

AUGUST 1, 2022

This is the first part of a 3 part series of blog posts surrounding Kali usage on Raspberry Pi devices. We are no exception to this, and today, we are going to be revisiting our “drop box” machine, which has been encrypted thus making it harder to identify if discovered.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

In this blog, we’ll home in on Conti, the strain identified by some as the successor, cousin or relative of Ryuk ransomware , due to similarities in code use and distribution tactics. The files are then held for ransom and the victim is threatened by data loss, because of the encryption, and leaking of the exfiltrated data.

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SiteLock

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

REvil ransomware is a file-blocking virus that encrypts files after infection and shares a ransom request message. If REvil’s demands aren’t met, they threaten to release the stolen data by auctioning it off on its website “The Happy Blog”. It also deletes Windows copies of files and other backups to prevent file recovery.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

This blog was jointly written with Santiago Cortes. According to these blogs, at least 10 companies may have been impacted by these ransomware campaigns in the first two weeks of February. Blog BotenaGo. Executive summary. The BlackCat malware has code very similar to its predecessors.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 22, 2021

VPN works by initiating a secure connection over the internet through data encryption. Through the click of a mouse, a user can access their computer from any location by logging in with a username and password. Through brute force, illegitimate actors can attempt to hack a user’s password by trying an infinite number of combinations.

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Daniel Miessler

DECEMBER 24, 2022

It started back in August of 2022 as a fairly common breach notification on a blog, but it, unfortunately, turned into more of a blog series. After initiating an immediate investigation, we have seen no evidence that this incident involved any access to customer data or encrypted password vaults.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The year’s most successful ransomware group Introduced the triple extortion method – encryption + data leak + DDOS attack Accept payments in two untraceable cryptocurrencies Monero and Zcash as well as Bitcoin. The post Discover 2022’s Nastiest Malware appeared first on Webroot Blog. Strategies for individuals.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 8, 2024

CP-9: System Backup now requires the backup of privacy-related system documentation. They remove specific elements related to password changes, such as minimum and maximum age, reuse restrictions, and minimum character changes between versions.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As the name suggests, sensitive data exposure occurs when an application or program, like a smartphone app or a browser, does not adequately protect information such as passwords, payment info, or health data. Always encrypt the data using strong algorithms, and ensure your website application uses hashing for stored passwords.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Here is a blog about the dark web I had written. This highlights the importance of using strong, unique passwords for all online accounts and keeping software and security systems up to date. Ransomware is malware that encrypts a companies files and demands payment in return for the decryption key.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. This blog will deep dive into the method of phishing and how it has evolved today.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Preventing Compromise by detecting and blocking malicious activity: Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) inspects all internet traffic—whether encrypted or unencrypted—for indicators of compromise. Backup and recovery. Please refer to our technical analysis blog to get more up-to-date information including IOC details.

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