Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The Hive ransomware operators have developed a new variant of their malware that can encrypt Linux and FreeBSD. ESET researchers discovered a new Hive ransomware variant that was specifically developed to encrypt Linux and FreeBSD. The Hive ransomware adds the.hive extension to the filename of encrypted files. .

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Today, common cyber threats include phishing, ransomware, and malware attacks, each capable of significantly disrupting operations and compromising sensitive data. These sessions should cover critical topics like phishing, which tricks you into giving out sensitive information, and password security to protect your data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 28, 2023

The malware is primarily used to steal sensitive information, such as login credentials and financial information, from victims. The Dridex malware typically spreads through spam email campaigns, with the emails containing a malicious attachment or link that, when clicked, will install the malware on the victim's computer.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cyber criminals may damage, destroy, steal, encrypt, expose, or leak data as well as cause harm to a system. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 billion malware attacks were identified by the report. Also read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions. Ransomware. Mobile attacks.

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Webroot

MARCH 31, 2021

Are you taking the pledge this World Backup Day? Now in its tenth year, World Backup Day remains one of our favorite reminders of the risks of not backing up the data we hold dear. Numbers are great, and necessary for showing the scope of the problem, but I wanted to see how data loss—and backups—affect real people.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Ransomware attacks are strategically designed to either encrypt or delete critical data and system files, compelling organisations to meet the attackers’ financial demands. Before executing the ransomware on a predetermined date, there may be a preparatory stage where the malware exfiltrates data over the course of several weeks or months.

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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. Use multisignature wallets. Ashford Be wary of fraud.

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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.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In the early afternoon of Friday 12 May 2017, the media broke the news of a global computer security attack carried out through a malicious code capable of encrypting data residing in information systems and demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency to restore them, the Wannacry ransomware. The infection chain. Cryptolocker and exploit components.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The attacks frequently targeted small and tribal casinos, encrypting servers and the personally identifying information (PII) of employees and patrons.” The FBI also reported, as of June 2023, that the Silent Ransom Group (SRG), also known as Luna Moth, had been observed conducting callback phishing data theft and extortion attacks.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The tag-team campaign serves up ransomware known as Mortal Kombat, which borrows the name made famous by the video game, and Laplas Clipper malware, a clipboard stealer. The BAT loader kicks off a chain of events that results in the download and execution of the ransomware or the clipper malware, from one of two URLs.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 13, 2023

Another new security feature is Device Verification, which is mainly meant to stop malware on a device from sending spam and phishing messages. This specifically targets fake versions of WhatsApp that contain malware. WhatsApp uses cryptographic keys to ensure that communications across the app are end-to-end encrypted.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

Understanding Smartphone Ransomware: Smartphone ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts the data on a device and holds it hostage until a ransom is paid to the attacker. This malware can infiltrate your smartphone through various means, such as malicious apps, infected websites, or phishing emails.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 9, 2023

In a joint advisory , the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) have warned about newly identified TrueBot malware variants used against organizations in the US and Canada.

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Webroot

APRIL 21, 2021

Although cybercriminal activity throughout 2020 was as innovative as ever, some of the most noteworthy threat activity we saw came from the old familiar players, namely ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) and phishing. COVID-19 definitely affected phishing in very visible ways.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Failure to enforce security regulations and implement appropriate encryption may result in accidental data exposure. 8 Common Cloud Storage Security Risks & Mitigations Cloud storage risks include misconfiguration, data breaches, insecure interfaces, DDoS attacks, malware, insider threats, encryption issues, and patching issues.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2021

“The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware an ongoing ransomware campaign utilising the Avaddon Ransomware malware. Scan emails and attachments to detect and block malware, and implement training and processes to identify phishing and externally-sourced emails. ” reads the alert published by ACSC.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. Malware has been present in the digital space since the 1980s, with early prank malware like the Morris Worm or the (c)Brain. However, malware is not quite as amusing in a modern context. How Does Malware Work?

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Vipre

MAY 5, 2021

Yes, endpoint security is a vital element in your malware defense, but it cannot do the job alone. For instance, failing to educate users on the dangers of phishing amounts to business malpractice. Your answers should make it obvious in which areas of security you need to invest: Are you training users on the dangers of phishing?

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot of truth in that, if you consider the encryption process to be the ransomware attack. However, these days encryption is just a part of many ransomware attacks. Some of the cybercriminals we conveniently call ransomware groups have even completely stopped using the encryption process because it’s too “noisy.”

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. These keys are available to the attacker, and the encryption can only be decrypted using a private key. How Does Ransomware Work?

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SecureList

MAY 8, 2024

Moreover, most of them distribute their malware under the Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, which involves a number of smaller groups (called affiliates) getting access to the ransomware for a subscription fee or a portion of the ransom. If the malware finds this file in the system, it doesn’t proceed with encryption.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Financial institutions face a range of cybersecurity threats, including phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, and denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks. Confidentiality refers to protection of sensitive information from unauthorised disclosure using measures like encryption, access control etc., to protect sensitive data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 6, 2022

What’s surprising in this finding is that the said file-encrypting malware is being spread since May 2021 and was being targeted mainly at healthcare and public healthcare organizations.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Some common examples of Cybercrime-as-a-Service offerings include: Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS): Cybercriminals offer ransomware packages that other individuals or groups can use to infect and encrypt their targets' data. Cybercriminals can use these botnets to send spam, conduct DDoS attacks, or spread malware.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The impact is expected to grow for several reasons: AI already helps cybercriminals to compose more effective phishing emails. But the NCSC does expect AI to play a larger role in the near future when it comes to the development of malware and exploits. Stop malicious encryption. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Use endpoint security software that can prevent exploits and malware used to deliver ransomware. Stop malicious encryption. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 6, 2022

You are neither safe on your private nor public network, as ransomware can encrypt your files and hold them hostage. When you open an infected file that seemingly appears safe, ransomware executes its process by encrypting data. You can defeat ransomware through specific preventive measures, including software and encryption.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2024

And even though LockBit claims they did not encrypt the hospitals files, the hospitals and physicians’ offices experienced IT outages that forced them to resort to emergency protocols designed for system outages. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. Stop malicious encryption.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 30, 2023

Not only did the agencies shut down the core of the Qakbot infrastructure, they also cleaned the malware from infected devices. Qakbot has been active for over a decade and allowed the botnet operators to steal login credentials from affected devices as well as install additional malware on them. US authorities also seized around 8.6

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 29, 2023

The Ohio History Connection (OHC) has posted a breach notification in which it discloses that a ransomware attack successfully encrypted internal data servers. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Take your time.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

A VPN encrypts all internet traffic so that it is unreadable to anyone who intercepts it. Your devices need excellent antivirus software to act as the next defense line by blocking and detecting known malware. If the malware finds its way onto your device, your antivirus will see it and, in most cases, remove it.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

CISA and the FBI consider Scattered Spider to be experts that use multiple social engineering techniques, especially phishing, push bombing, and SIM swap attacks, to obtain credentials, install remote access tools, and bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). Stop malicious encryption. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CSA mentions RDP exploitation , SonicWall firewall exploits, and phishing campaigns. But you should also realize that while it’s easy to say that you need reliable and easy to deploy backups for example, it’s not always easy to follow that advice. Ensure all backup data is encrypted, immutable (i.e.,

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