Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin. “These senseless acts of targeting those who are unable to respond are the motivation for this research, analysis, tools, and blog post. .

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Webroot

APRIL 5, 2024

Other times, well-intentioned employees fall victim to attacks like phishing, legitimate-looking emails that trick employees into giving attackers their credentials or other sensitive information—like patient data. In fact, 16 percent of breaches start with phishing. A separate backup system is necessary to ensure business continuity.

Healthcare 77

Healthcare Cybersecurity Backups Data breaches 77

Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

For businesses, this means implementing a comprehensive incident response plan that includes secure, immutable backups and regular testing to ensure rapid recovery in the event of an attack. Educate yourself on common phishing tactics and train employees to recognize fraudulent emails.

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Antivirus Education Cyber threats Phishing 89

Security Boulevard

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 ).

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Backups DDOS Accountability 98

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Backup, backup, backup. To guard against data loss, it’s crucial to regularly create backups of your Bitcoin wallet. Wallet backups provide a safety net in the event that your device breaks down, is misplaced, or is stolen. Secure your network, device. Ashford Be wary of fraud.

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Cryptocurrency Backups Passwords Software 100

Webroot

AUGUST 27, 2021

On the recovery side, NIST urges the following: Develop and implement an incident recovery plan with defined roles and strategies Carefully plan, implement and test a data backup and restoration strategy Maintain an up-to-date list of internal and external contacts for ransomware attacks, including law enforcement.

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Ransomware Backups Antivirus Security Awareness 136

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Backup everything, test everything – Before shutting down devices for the weekend, security teams should backup all data and supporting IT infrastructure. Once completed, teams should test the backups to ensure they can handle an attack. More information on ransomware defense and mitigation is available here.

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Backups Ransomware Phishing Security Awareness 106

Webroot

AUGUST 10, 2022

With insight into the latest threats and trends, we are arming organizations with the knowledge they need to pivot and stay ahead of cyber criminals’ around-the-clock reinvention of malware, phishing, and brand impersonations. PHISHING PREYED ON A VOLATILE MARKET. Phishing activity was exceptionally high.

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Threat Reports DNS Phishing Malware 83

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, 74% of breaches were caused by human error, with phishing and text message phishing scams being some of the leading causes. Cloud vendors often handle the security and backup processes automatically, so examine your technology and see if that is the case.

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Small Business Cybersecurity Technology Accountability 222

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. billion rubles. billion rubles.

Computers and Electronics 76

Computers and Electronics Backups Cybercrime Marketing 76

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In this blog, we will summarize the key findings of the report and offer actionable recommendations to mitigate these threats. Phishing is once again the most common vector for initial access. Implement a secure and redundant backup strategy. Apply the principles of least privilege and separation of duties.

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Social Engineering Backups Manufacturing DDOS 78

Webroot

JULY 2, 2021

This could be in the form of a user enabling a breach by providing sensitive information during a phishing attack, through a new threat known as a “zero day” being weaponized against a business, or an event of any complexity in between. The post Podcast: How to build a cyber resilient business appeared first on Webroot Blog.

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Backups Marketing Phishing Technology 99

The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

This problem, called ransomware , explains why keeping backups is so important. Hijackers’ demands lose power when you can just recover your operations from backups. Cyberattacks can also lead to a loss of productivity.

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Cybersecurity Backups Data breaches Technology 202

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. This knowledge gap exposes schools to cyber threats, including phishing attacks, malware infections, and data breaches.

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Education Passwords Backups IoT 100

Webroot

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Phishing continues to be key for these campaigns and it’s typically the first step in compromising a business for the nastiest malware. Lock down Remote Desktop Protocols (RDP) Educate end users Install reputable cybersecurity software Set up a strong backup and disaster recovery plan. Strategies for individuals.

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Malware Small Business Antivirus Backups 145

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. As the authors of the blog put it: "Using passwords puts a lot of responsibility on users. Backup" key. Phishing and breach protection.

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Passwords Accountability Phishing Mobile 96

Malwarebytes

JULY 31, 2023

The Register reports that healthcare workers are having to resort to pen and paper , alongside staff being warned of the potential for phishing attacks. While there is a backup system able to take MobiMed’s place “within 24 hours” of an attack, integration with other systems is not 100%.

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Backups Healthcare Risk Technology 89

Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Throughout the last year, we’ve seen huge spikes in phishing, malicious domains, malware and more, and we don’t expect that to slow down. For example, a phishing email might drop a botnet/Trojan that listens for domain credentials. Once the criminals have domain credentials, they can disable security and/or tamper with backups.

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Backups Ransomware Encryption Phishing 95

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In a security blog about Octo Tempest Microsoft states: “Octo Tempest monetized their intrusions in 2022 by selling SIM swaps to other criminals and performing account takeovers of high-net-worth individuals to steal their cryptocurrency.” Create offsite, offline backups. Don’t get attacked twice.

Social Engineering 97

Social Engineering Engineering Ransomware Backups 97

Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Now, let’s take a quick tour through the terrain of common cyber scams: Phishing scams Ah, phishing scams, the bane of our digital existence. government’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at phishing-report@us-cert.gov. You can also be a good internet citizen by forwarding these scams to the U.S.

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Scams VPN Passwords Phishing 99

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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Hacking DDOS Small Business Spyware 100

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Prepare for disaster recovery with Website Backup. By implementing website backup and restore tools, you can prevent losing thousands of hours of your website content in a single moment due to a cyberattack or another unexpected incident. Additionally, cybercriminals aren’t the only reason you need regular site backups.

DDOS 98

DDOS Backups Data breaches Firewall 98

Webroot

APRIL 13, 2021

And, since even firewalls can be circumvented, it means keeping backups of all business data so you never have to pay a ransom to get your data back. This is why security awareness training with phishing simulations are increasingly important. The post Why SMBs are Under Attack by Ransomware appeared first on Webroot Blog.

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Ransomware DNS Firewall Security Awareness 123

Webroot

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Of these SMBs, 31% conduct security awareness trainings only once a year; 10% only if an employee fails a phishing test. Monthly phishing simulations are a great way to keep users current and accountable. The post OpenText Security Solutions 2022 Global SMB Ransomware Survey: Fighting More… with Less appeared first on Webroot Blog.

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Ransomware Security Awareness DNS Phishing 83

Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2022

Protect internet-facing services Defend against brute force and password spraying Defend against phishing. Backup systems and data. Enable/improve monitoring and logging processes. Enforce multifactor authentication (MFA). Manage internal architecture risks and segregate internal networks. Apply the principle of least privilege.

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Authentication Accountability Architecture Backups 76

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Many security programs focus on employee education (creating a strong password, being aware of phishing, etc.). In addition, make it easy to report security concerns (phishing, data leaks, social engineering , password compromise, etc.). Educate employees. Your employees can be your first line of defense or your weakest link.

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Healthcare Cyber Attacks Education Social Engineering 214

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

This blog will discuss what you can do if you accidentally open a spam email on your smartphone. Phishing Phishing is a very costly threat to individuals. A phishing email can often come disguised as a message from a legitimate business you might be using. What To Do If I Am a Victim of Phishing? This is a trap.

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Identity Theft Phishing Malware Data breaches 92

DoublePulsar

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Even Wordpress backups, as apparently people build CRMs on Wordpress nowadays (I’m old). They will do light recon on the network for things like backup systems. Here’s an example email they sent to some customers: The customer information appears to be lifted from CRM backups (which they also post online). That seems odd.

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Backups DDOS Accountability Hacking 72

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

We've written about BlackCat/ALPHV many times on the Malwarebytes Labs Blog. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers. We continue to wait for MGM to grow a pair and reach out as they have clearly demonstrated that they know where to contact us.

Ransomware 125

Ransomware Social Engineering Passwords Backups 125

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In this blog post, we'll explore what CaaS is and how it has impacted the contemporary threat landscape. Education and Training: Educate employees on best practices, including strong passwords, phishing awareness, safe internet usage, and reporting suspicious activities. What is Cybercrime-as-a-Service?

Cybercrime 78

Cybercrime Encryption DDOS Backups 78

Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As we mentioned in a previous blog , hackers come in many forms, but their methods can generally be classified into three distinct types of cybercriminals: The Impersonator – Hackers that pretend to be others, often using social engineering and human psychology to trick users. government stimulus payments are also on the rise.

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Scams Phishing Firewall Social Engineering 108

Webroot

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Educate end users – The next common method of compromise is phishing attacks, independent of company size. But our research suggests that regular phishing simulations can dramatically reduce click-through rates among frontline users. They’re simply too easy for cybercriminals to discover and exploit, so lock them down.

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Ransomware Small Business Backups Threat Reports 106

Webroot

MAY 25, 2021

Be sure to choose vendors who provide the type of guidance, support, and enablement resources you need; who can and will advise you on how best to configure your cybersecurity and backup and disaster recovery systems; and who are invested in helping you ensure maximum return on the investment you and your customers are making in these solutions.

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Phishing DNS Backups Cyber threats 143

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This advisory outlined the use of tactics such as spear phishing emails, credential stuffing, brute forcing, privilege escalation, and persistence. Backup and recovery. Ensure that your system backups are regular and current, and that backups are protected from attackers who may compromise your production servers.

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Backups Phishing Internet Internet 52

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. Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are one of the most common and successful methods used by hackers.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Penetration Testing Passwords Backups 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This blog post will explore the reasons that ransomware sanctions may fall short and what actions organizations can do to protect against ransomware. While authorities in multiple countries have issued sanctions regarding ransomware payments, the efficacy of these sanctions in actually preventing ransomware incidents is in question.

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Ransomware Encryption Backups Accountability 78

The Last Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

Back up your data and secure your backups in an offline location. Fun fact: 80% of these breaches occur at the endpoint , often via phishing or social engineering. As an enterprise security team, you could restrict internet access at your egress points, but this doesn’t do much when the workforce is remote. Let’s talk VPNs.

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Ransomware Risk Internet Internet 247