Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Ritzau, the biggest Danish news agency, was hit by a ransomware attack that brought it offline but refused to pay the ransom. Ritzau , the biggest Danish news agency, was hit by a ransomware attack that brought it offline. The cyber attack hit a quarter of Ritzau ’s 100 servers that have been damaged.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2021

At-home laboratory services provider Apex Laboratory discloses a ransomware attack and consequent data breach. The at-home laboratory services provider Apex Laboratory disclosed a ransomware attack, the hackers also stole some patient in the incident that took place on July 25, 2020. Apex Laboratory, Inc.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The internet has drawn comparisons to the Wild West, making ransomware the digital incarnation of a hold-up. Related: It’s all about ‘ attack surface management ‘ However, today’s perpetrator isn’t standing in front of you brandishing a weapon. A typical attack. Ransomware usually starts with a phishing email.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

The list of companies that have suffered a cyber attack on their Microsoft Exchange Servers seems to be ever expanding as the latest victim to fall prey is noted computing device maker Acer. The Taiwan-based company was hit by REvil ransomware, said Vital Kremez, the Intelligence CEO of the PC Giant.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Ransomware is big business, and it’s getting even bigger. Some successful ransomware groups now operate as efficient organizations, reinvesting the proceeds from ransom payments to grow the business and refine attack methods. Ransomware, like any business, is a complex economy,” SC Magazine reported.

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Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2022

The Conti ransomware gang is threatening to ‘overthrow’ the new government of Costa Rica after last month’s attack. Last month, the Conti ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack on Costa Rica government infrastructure after that the government refused to pay a ransom. GB of data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

These attacks also tend to be more successful in access and payout in the event of ransom demands, with 74% of attacks ending successfully for hackers. Here are a few prime examples of cyber-attacks in the education sector. Freshly on the heels of this cyber security nightmare, the Albuquerque school system was breached.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2023

French electronics manufacturer Lacroix Group shut down three plants after a cyber attack, experts believe it was the victim of a ransomware attack. The French electronics manufacturer Lacroix Group shut down three facilities in France, Germany, and Tunisia in response to a cyber attack.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Not that there is ever a good time for your organization to become victim to a ransomware attack, but there are certainly worse times than others. Everything is going smoothly until right up to that announcement, when suddenly all your internal servers are encrypted and your business is crippled. Ransomware operators use.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 7, 2021

Ransomware continues to plague companies as the remote and hybrid workforce models leave new attack vectors. Research notes a 715% year-over-year increase in ransomware during 2020.

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Webroot

APRIL 2, 2024

Whether it’s Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), or direct finance theft, brute force attacks are a prime tactic in the current cybersecurity landscape. What is a Brute Force Attack? Once access is gained, attackers can encrypt the victim’s files, demanding a ransom for their release.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 17, 2021

After a typical cyber attack perpetrated by the Darkside ransomware group, they would laugh all the way to their crypto wallets. After all, it was another successful attack without repercussions. But when your attack shuts down the top fuel pipeline in the U.S. payment server. CDN servers.

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In this episode of the podcast, sponsored by PureVPN, Michael Kajiloti of the firm Intezer Labs joins us to talk about the origins and makeup of PureLocker, a new family of ransomware designed to target production servers in the enterprise. Do Cities deserve Federal Disaster Aid after Cyber Attacks? Read the whole entry. »

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 27, 2023

Six years have passed since the infamous NotPetya cyber attack sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity landscape. Initially disguised as ransomware, NotPetya quickly revealed its true destructive nature, spreading damage to businesses and governments around the world, resulting in billions of dollars in losses.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 14, 2021

Some big time ransomware operators have recently declared they will retire from their malicious ways and stop launching ransomware attacks against the world. Or are they just trying to fade into the background until the current fervor around ransomware attacks subside? Avaddon ransomware gang announces shutdown.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2023

Please vote for Security Affairs ( [link] ) as the best European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards 2022 – VOTE FOR YOUR WINNERS Vote for me in the sections where is reported Securityaffairs or my name Pierluigi Paganini Please nominate Security Affairs as your favorite blog.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2021

Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed that the Colonial Pipeline was shut down due to a cyber attack carried out by the Darkside ransomware gang. Colonial Pipeline has recovered quickly from the ransomware attack, all its infrastructure has been restarted today. Source WSJ. The pipeline allows carrying 2.5

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Cyber attacks like the one that crippled Yahoo! s external site were not recently reissued, allowing cyber attackers to have ongoing access to encrypted communications. After Conti Ransomware Group Attacks Costa Rica, U.S. Top Financial Services Encryption Threats and Insight from a Former Hacker!

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 14, 2021

Some big time ransomware operators have recently declared they will retire from their malicious ways and stop launching ransomware attacks against the world. Or are they just trying to fade into the background until the current fervor around ransomware attacks subside? Avaddon ransomware gang announces shutdown.

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DoublePulsar

DECEMBER 3, 2023

What it means — CitrixBleed ransomware group woes grow as over 60 credit unions, hospitals, financial services and more breached in US. This Fedcomp platform was not patched for CitrixBleed, as no Netscaler patches had been applied since May 2023: [link] A ransomware group gained entry to Trellance via Ongoing Operations.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 30, 2021

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 8, 2021

Going after critical infrastructure as a cyber attack target is not new. Cyber criminals invade these systems and dwell inside them. Ransomware Gangs Pursue ICS Facilities. . Nation state attacks are not the only possible threats ICS facilities face. Undetected and Extended Dwell Time Is Common. .

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here is Erin’s Q&A column, which originally went live on OneRep’s well-done blog.) For the first expert interview on our blog, we welcomed Pulitzer-winning investigative reporter Byron V. Erin: What are some of the biggest cyber threats that businesses face today?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

Large scale cyber-attacks with major impact on Ukrainian infrastructure or services have not been observed. Analysts acknowledge that in the fog of war, government entities or private institutions likely have not identified nor reported all cyber-incidents. Threat Actor Update: Conti Ransomware Group Restored Operations.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 16, 2022

Considering the increased cybersecurity risks introduced by digital technologies, what should society do to prevent cyber-attacks, reduce damage, and strengthen trust? For encryption and tokenization to successfully secure sensitive data, the cryptographic keys themselves must be secured, managed, and controlled by the organi-zation.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2023

Revealing such frameworks shines a light on how cyber adversaries operate. Watch our video "Understanding Attacker Infrastructure" Cyber attacks don’t happen in a vacuum: Threat actors require complex infrastructure to deploy malware and ransomware, carry out phishing campaigns, and conduct attacks on supply chains.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 15, 2019

A report by US cyber-security firm Recorded Future published last May highlighted a spike in ransomware attacks targeting US cities. For more information on Thales’s data encryption technologies, please visit our website to learn about “Advanced Data-at-rest Encryption, Access Control and Data Access Audit Logging”.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

<a href='/blog?tag='></a> tag='></a> <a href='/blog?tag='></a> tag='></a> <a href='/blog?tag='></a> There was a widespread lack of awareness of cybersecurity, with almost half of respondents having either not heard of, or not knowing what ransomware is.

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Cisco Security

JULY 8, 2021

This week I spoke to Cisco Talos’ US Outreach Team lead Nick Biasini to talk about the unfolding events surrounding the REvil ransomware campaign and Kaseya VSA supply chain attack. The attack timeline started on July 2. The Kaseya VSA supply chain attack and REVil ransomware campaign are a two-part incident.

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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. They wouldn’t say no to corporate intellectual property since it can be used for further attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. How email-based cyber attacks work. Email-based attacks are not a new problem. For example, some of the most notorious email-related cyber attacks of the 1990s came through the propagation of the Melissa virus.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

Shamoon motivated the Saudis to seriously ramp up the work of its National Cyber Security Center. In May 2017, the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) rolled out its Cyber Security Framework mandating detailed data security rules, including a requirement to encrypt and containerize business data in all computing formats.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 23, 2018

million SingHealth patient records – including those of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, were compromised in what is being called the Republic’s worst cyber attack. Singapore’s Deputy Chief Executive of the Cyber Security Agency, Ng Hoo Ming, addressed the attack in his keynote at the RSA Conference at the end of July.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 11, 2022

While patient privacy has always been a common concern when it comes to healthcare organization breaches, a new study has found that cyber-attacks in the industry can have devastating effects on patient safety as well. were reported as victims of ransomware attacks in 80 different incidents. UTM Medium. UTM Source.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

In this blog, we cover the top-seven data security practices every workplace should implement to help protect valuable information and more. Malware and ransomware. Malware is software designed to access a computer or network, steal data or perform other malicious attacks. Why is Data Security Important in the Workplace?

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Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

Ransomware is wreaking havoc. Ransomware is making its way outside the cybersecurity space. Most people probably know what ransomware is (if not, go here ). Ransomware is now everyone’s problem – from governments to corporations and even individuals. Why is ransomware so dangerous, especially now? What can we do?

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 26, 2022

Related: The role of post-quantum encryption. Quantum computers pose yet another looming threat since it has been mathematically proven that quantum computers with enough power will crack all the world’s public encryption. Ransomware payments must be reported within 24 hours, and all cyber incidents must be declared within 72 hours.

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