Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The best way to stay up-to-date with the recent trends is by reading the top cybersecurity blogs. Here’s our list of the best cybersecurity blogs to read and follow. Securing Tomorrow SecuringTomorrow is a blog by McAfee, one of the biggest security software providers. Their main focus is on cybercrime investigations.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

this month cracked down on the Egregor ransomware gang, shutting down its leak website, seizing computers and arresting individuals who are allegedly linked to ransomware attacks that netted $80 million in illicit profits from more than 150 victimized companies. Law enforcement officials from Ukraine, France and the U.S.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 11, 2022

Ransomware attacks are on the rise A quick scan of the news headlines tells us that ransomware events have become a frequent occurrence. The post Flashpoint Ransomware Dashboard: Helping CTI and SOC Teams Better Defend Against Ransomware Attacks appeared first on Flashpoint.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Though significant, the early days' threats vastly differed from today's sophisticated cyberattacks. Cyber threats have evolved from poorly-written scam emails to state-sponsored attacks, ransomware onslaughts, and deepfake technologies. To counteract this, ensure your devices and applications are consistently updated.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

McAfee Enterprise and FireEye recently released its 2022 Threat Predictions. In this blog, we take a deeper dive into a Game of Thrones power struggle among Ransomware-as-a-Service bad actors in 2022. Prediction: Self-reliant cybercrime groups will shift the balance of power within the RaaS eco-kingdom. .

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Change Healthcare, a major provider of IT services to hospitals, continues to battle the BlackCat ransomware syndicate. The FBI and CISA have labeled BlackCat one of the most prolific and damaging ransomware groups currently active. BlackCat had established itself as a formidable player in the ransomware landscape. authorities.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Their expertise—along with many of the 150 new blogs we published in 2022—was featured in The Wall Street Journal, Axios, The Washington Post, WIRED, The Financial Times, Bloomberg, Dark Reading, ThreatPost, Bleeping Computer, and many other news outlets, linked below, that produce the journalism you read daily.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 3, 2023

New AI-powered cybercrime tools suggest that the capability of AI hacking tools may be evolving rapidly. The creator of FraudGPT, and potentially also WormGPT , is actively developing the next generation of cybercrime chatbots with much more advanced capabilities.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

JANUARY 25, 2023

As cyber threats continue to evolve and become more sophisticated, it’s crucial for security researchers and professionals. The post AsyncRAT Analysis with ChatGPT appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In a significant stride against cybercrime, Microsoft has declared victory in dismantling cybercrime operations of Storm-1152. This group, a major player in the cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) ecosystem, was involved in selling access to fraudulent Outlook accounts, impacting Microsoft and its users.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 5, 2021

A developer published via GitHub a proof-of-concept (POC) ransomware program featuring strong compatibility with the post-exploitation tool Cobalt Strike, open-source coding, and extensionless encryption. But this news also leads to some interesting questions: What are the motivations for posting a POC ransomware program online?

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Lock and Code: A gym heist in London goes cyber. An odd kind of cybercrime: Gift vouchers, medical records, and.food. A cyber threat hunter talks about what he’s learned in his 16+ year cybersecurity career. US agencies issue warning about DAIXIN Team ransomware. Stay safe!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. The FBI recently published a warning stating that ransomware gang OnePercent Group has been attacking companies in the US since November 2020. Ransomware is then downloaded and the breach is underway. How to spot their scam and protect yourself.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 18, 2023

Ransomware activity stayed at steady levels throughout 2022’s fourth quarter (Q4 2022). Since we bid farewell to ever-present groups like Conti, the world of ransomware has remained a game of whack-a-mole: For every group that disappears, there are always several waiting in the shadows to replace it. The 707 tippers mark a 6.5%

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Digital Shadows

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The post Digital Shadows' Top Five Blogs of 2020 first appeared on Digital Shadows. Rumour has it that one day I’ll stop being nostalgic around December time and live this month just like any.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 13, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Considering that ransomware claims a new victim every 14 seconds, we decided to explore the topic of deepfake ransomware. You may never have heard the terms together before, but they’ll certainly play a large role in cybercrimes of the future.

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McAfee

OCTOBER 26, 2021

What cyber security threats should enterprises look out for in 2022? Ransomware, nation states, social media and the shifting reliance on a remote workforce made headlines in 2021. Game of Ransomware Thrones. Self-reliant cybercrime groups will shift the balance of power within the RaaS eco-kingdom. By John Fokker.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 7, 2024

As per the reports, it’s a banking malware used in ransomware attacks that leverages updated tactics for increased effectiveness. In this blog, we’ll […] The post Alert: Carbanak Malware Strikes Again With Updated Tactics appeared first on TuxCare.

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Digital Shadows

JULY 5, 2021

Researchers initially attributed this attack to ransomware gang “REvil” (aka Sodinokibi), whose members claimed responsibility in a press release on their dark-web data-leak site, Happy Blog. At the time of writing, the number of companies affected by this ransomware supply-chain attack is still unclear.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Cybercrime: An Equal Opportunity Player When the media covers a cyber attack, the victim is usually a large and high-profile enterprise, a federal government agency, a popular app, or an international hotel chain. Recent findings show a staggering 82% of ransomware attacks are aimed at small businesses.

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BH Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

Repetition can lead people to over-disclose information, that could then put them at risk of identity theft and cybercrime. MORE The National Cyber Security Index ranks countries’ cyber threat readiness. This ENISA report covers key threats. MORE Working in the transportation sector?

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As we move towards the end of 2022, now is the time to take a look back at the major trends from the last eleven months and identify what might happen from a cyber threat perspective in 2023. Many groups that have faced law enforcement attention often follow an impactful attack being made against a sensitive target.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2021

It’s nice when ransomware gangs have their bitcoin stolen, malware servers shut down, or are otherwise forced to disband. Indeed, some of the most destructive and costly ransomware groups are now in their third incarnation. Indeed, some of the most destructive and costly ransomware groups are now in their third incarnation.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 1, 2021

But we’ve seen higher in the legal sector when it comes to ransomware attacks. In May of 2020, Sodinokibi (REvil) ransomware group listed Grubman, Shire, Meiselas, & Sacks on their data leak site “Happy Blog”. In the last 12 months, we’ve seen some particularly high profile ransomware attacks on law firms.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

These cybercriminals are happy to put aside previous Ransomware-as-a-Service hierarchies to focus on the ill-gotten gains to be made from controlling victim’s networks, rather than the previous approach which prioritized control of the ransomware itself. Jabber group for unhappy threat actors. Introduction. Paying respects….

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The Rise of Ransomware. 2021 saw some of the most damaging ransomware breaches in recent history. While it’s certainly not new, ransomware has seen a steep increase in frequency and sophistication this past year. For cyber actors, it’s a lucrative cyber attack option that can be delivered in various ways.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Still, because of the overwhelming pressure the healthcare sector suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic, they were left more vulnerable to cybercrime. A fine example of this is the 2020 Magellan Health ransomware attack where the records of over 1 million individuals were revealed.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 21, 2023

Executive Overview Threat actors have escalated the single extortion ransomware attack model to double and even triple extortion. With the commodification of cybercrime, adversaries have significantly increased the sophistication levels of their operations, and therefore also the potential devastating impacts of a ransomware attack.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 15, 2023

Ransomware attacks have become an increasingly prevalent cyber threat, affecting organizations of all sizes and industries. With the commodification of cybercrime, threat actors are escalating from single extortion ransomware model to double and triple extortion.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

Folks, Who wants to dive deep into some of my latest commercially available research and stay on the top of their OSINT/cybercrime research and threat intelligence gathering game that also includes their team and organization? A Compilation of Currently Active Cyber Jihad Themed Personal Email Addresses – An OSINT Analysis.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

I've been recently working on several articles on the topic of threat intelligence and I came up with a proper article which I'll share in this post with the idea to improve my reader's situational awareness on the topic eventually improving the way they work and do threat intelligence gathering online. -. What use are they?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

It was a short hiatus for the REvil ransomware group that signed off in July following several high-profile attacks by the Russia-based crew on such companies as global meat processor JBS and tech services provider Kaseya. Happy Blog became active on Sept. Significant Ransomware Threat. Renewed REvil Activity.

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Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

The cybercrime marketplace also continued to get more robust while the barrier to entry for malicious actors continued to drop. This has created a perfect breeding ground for aspiring cybercriminals and organized cybercrime groups that support newcomers with venture capitalist-style funding. Ransomware.

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Fox IT

JUNE 23, 2020

To ensure that our managed services remain effective against the latest threats, NCC Group operates a Global Fusion Center with Fox-IT at its core. This multidisciplinary team converts our leading cyber threat intelligence into powerful detection strategies. Introduction. WastedLocker.

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Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2021

Resecurity® HUNTER, cyber threat intelligence and R&D unit, identified a strong connection to a cloud hosting and IoT company servicing the domain belonging to cybercriminals. re’ in addition to a ransomware page available in the TOR network. ”9343467A488841AC”). President Joe Biden has ordered U.S.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2021

There was the infrastructure ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline in May 2021, which caused the company to cease operations for days. Also the attack on JBS USA , which fell victim to ransomware and threatened U.S. Over the course of the last year, “SMBs continued to be the prime target of ransomware authors.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Phishing Threats Are Increasing in Scale and Sophistication Phishing remains one of the most dangerous and widespread cybersecurity threats. Source: IBM Security: Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023) According to recent research, the number of phishing attacks vastly outpaces all other cyber threats. billion USD globally.

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