Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2022

Ransomware is the most destructive kind of cyber attack due to the massive financial losses it inflicts on organisations worldwide. For this reason, experts have always advocated that threat hunting-led ransomware detection and prevention must be rigorously and actively […].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2022

Ragnar Locker Ransomware, notorious hacking group that spreads file encrypting malware to large-scale organizations, has hit a security firm this time and stole data to prove it’s worth. Subex, a telecom analytics firm, remained silent on the cyber attack and divulged details only after a thorough investigation gets concluded.

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Graham Cluley

AUGUST 10, 2023

Rhysida is a Windows-based ransomware operation that has come to prominence since May 2023, after being linked to a series of high profile cyber attacks in Western Europe, North and South America, and Australia. Learn more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 19, 2021

REvil ransomware group having history of launching sophisticated cyber attacks on Kaseya software; JBS Meat and Travelex this year are experiencing strange events these days. The gang’s payment portal and data leak blog have been hacked by some other group throwing the developers into jeopardy.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2021

Google has issued a warning on the evolving ransomware threats and said that tech companies should step up forward and control them with the latest technology. Using Google Chromebook as a defense against file-encrypting malware attacks makes complete sense says, Phil.

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Security Affairs

MAY 23, 2023

The German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall announced it was victim of a Black Basta ransomware attack that took place last month. The company this week announced it was victim of a ransomware attack conducted by the Black Basta ransomware group.

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Graham Cluley

MAY 26, 2023

Bad enough for your company to be held to ransom after a cyber attack. Worse still to then have one of your own employees exploit the attack in an attempt to steal the ransom for themselves. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2021

Ransomware attackers, who use myriad methods to get their malware into the systems of businesses large and small in hopes of pulling down millions of dollars, are now going directly to the source. Evolving Ransomware Scene. million ransomware attacks in the first six months of 2021, compared with 121.5

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Security Affairs

JUNE 10, 2022

The Vice Society group has claimed responsibility for the ransomware attack that hit the Italian city of Palermo forcing the IT admins to shut down its infrastructure. The Vice Society ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the recent cyber attack that hit the city of Palermo in the South of Italy.

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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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Quick Heal Antivirus

MAY 6, 2024

Cyber attackers keep hunting for vulnerabilities, finding ways. appeared first on Quick Heal Blog. Let’s face it: the digital landscape is a treacherous realm. The post Can You Outsmart Cybercriminals? Stay One Step Ahead with a Powerful Antivirus Solution!

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Graham Cluley

APRIL 18, 2024

The international hotel chain Omni Hotels & Resorts has confirmed that a cyber attack last month saw it shut down its systems, with hackers stealing personal information about its customers. Read more in my article on the Exponential-E blog.

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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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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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Graham Cluley

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Earlier this month a cyber attack on food produce giant Dole caused the firm to shut down its production plants across North America for a period of time, and halt shipments to stores. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2023

Last week the Idaho Falls Community Hospital was hit by a cyber attack that impacted its operations. Officials at the hospital confirmed that some clinics closed due to the cyber attack and some ambulances have been diverted to nearby hospitals.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2021

Ireland’s Health Service Executive service shut down its IT systems after they were hit with a “significant ransomware attack.”. Another major ransomware attack made the headlines, this time the victim is Ireland’s Health Service Executive that was forced to shut down its IT systems on Friday. Pierluigi Paganini.

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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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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Malware, or code written for malicious purposes, is evolving. To understand the new dangers malicious code poses to developers, it helps to take a brief look back at the history of malware. Malicious code, or malware, is intentionally written to disrupt, damage, or otherwise inflict undesirable effects on a target system.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Here’s what you need to know: The Resilience of Ransomware Ransomware remains a formidable adversary, with groups like LockBit demonstrating an uncanny ability to bounce back even after significant law enforcement actions. This resilience requires ongoing vigilance and robust security measures for everyone involved.

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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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Security Boulevard

JULY 25, 2022

Cyber-attacks continue to make headlines, and wreak havoc for organizations, with no sign of abating. Having spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, threats such as malware, ransomware, and DDoS attacks continue to accelerate. Related: Apple tools abuse widespread. A10’s security research … (more…).

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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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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It should come as no surprise that 2021 will be recalled as one of the most disrupting years in the history of cyber-attacks, with ransomware causing mayhem on companies and governments, as well as essential infrastructure, on a scale never previously seen.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 2, 2021

You’ve likely heard of ransomware, the highly profitable cybercrime through which malicious actors gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and hold it hostage in exchange for a ransom, typically paid in cryptocurrency. With that in mind, you’re likely wondering “What is ransomware as a service?” What is […]. What is […].

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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. You've been hit with ransomware and must decide if you want to pay cybercriminals potentially millions of dollars or watch the stock price tumble. Ransomware operators use.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2023

Abandoned Eval PHP WordPress plugin abused to backdoor websites CISA adds MinIO, PaperCut, and Chrome bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog At least 2 critical infrastructure orgs breached by North Korea-linked hackers behind 3CX attack American Bar Association (ABA) suffered a data breach,1.4

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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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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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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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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Ransomware: This attack involves criminals holding a network and its precious data hostage until the enterprise pays the demanded amount. Social engineering: These attacks exploit human error to gain unauthorized access to organizational systems. The hackers then sell the information or use it themselves for financial gain.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

As coronavirus-themed cyber attacks ramp up, consumers and companies must practice digital distancing to keep themselves protected. Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear. That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

At this point, its basically beating a dead horse to talk about the threat ransomware posses to organizations. But what you might not know is that the tides are beginning to turn in the fight against ransomware. It all started after one of the biggest ransomware attacks ever: the Colonial Pipeline incident.

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SiteLock

JUNE 30, 2021

We have all seen it in the news lately: Critical infrastructure and organizations being hit with ransomware attacks; bringing operations to a screeching halt. In many cases these ransoms are paid which further incentivize more bad actors such as REvil, EvilCorp and DarkSide to continue their malicious attacks.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, April 2021. The Ransomware Scourge. It will take nothing less than our total collective effort to mitigate the ransomware scourge. ” . Think Before You LinkedIn!

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 31, 2021

In this blog, we’ll review the details of the most recent breach against the Microsoft Exchange Server. However, this blog’s point is that these forms of cyber attacks will continue and could likely accelerate. Trying to react after the fact is not the way to do business.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

Cybercrime is big business as global losses to ransomware are projected to reach $42 billion within the next two years.The economic sanctions that many nations have put in place to influence Russia will most likely trigger an increase in the illicit business of cybercrime to help offset losses to what was legitimate trade.

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