Anton on Security

JULY 7, 2022

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our third Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blog for #2 ). cloud ransomware isn’t really ‘a ware’, but a RansomOp where humans?—?not

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Anton on Security

APRIL 13, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our sixth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 , #4 and #5 ). You can have fun in the cloud!

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 27, 2021

and Bulgarian authorities this week seized the darkweb site used by the NetWalker ransomware cybercrime group to publish data stolen from its victims. The victim shaming site maintained by the NetWalker ransomware group, after being seized by authorities this week. ” Image: Chainalysis. . ” Image: Chainalysis.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 11, 2023

Researchers warn that patching critical vulnerabilities that allow network access is not enough to prevent ransomware attacks. Some gangs exploit the flaws to plan a backdoor malware while they still have the opportunity, and they may return long after the victim has applied the necessary security updates.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2022

LockBit ransomware gang claims to have hacked the cybersecurity firm Mandiant, which is investigating the alleged security breach. Today the LockBit ransomware gang has added the cybersecurity firm Mandiant to the list of victims published on its darkweb leak site. ransomware to evade sanctions. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Researchers established that Azov Ransomware, although pretends to encrypt data, is a data wiper that destroys all the data from an infected device and corrupts other programs. The malware is distributed through the Smokeloader botnet found in cracks and pirated software.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Our annual analysis of the most notorious malware has arrived. As always, it covers the trends, malware groups, and tips for how to protect yourself and your organization. Their tactics have evolved significantly over the years, with ransomware now the malware of choice for cybercriminals.

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Joseph Steinberg

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Ransomware. After years of making headlines by successfully breaching hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, and causing them to suffer many millions of dollars of damage, the dangerous type of malware known as “ransomware” continues to wreak havoc around the globe.

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ZoneAlarm

AUGUST 30, 2023

In an ambitious international operation, law enforcement agencies, spearheaded by the FBI, have neutralized the Qakbot malware infrastructure. This significant move not only marks a large-scale effort to actively combat malware but also underscores the intensified global threat posed by cyber-extortion campaigns, primarily ransomware.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

MARCH 29, 2023

The rise of ransomware and malware variants has been a growing concern for individuals and organizations alike. The post Deep Dive into Royal Ransomware appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 4, 2021

Ransomware trends are on the rise, even more so today than in the previous years. According to some estimates, by end of 2021, the number of ransomware attacks would have increased to 1 every 11 seconds, the outstanding record being one ransomware every 14 seconds.

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Anton on Security

AUGUST 8, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our seventh Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 and #6 ).

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Affiliates of Black Basta gang are notorious for employing the banking trojan known as QakBot for initial access and almost immediately deploy ransomware in IT systems belonging to worldwide organizations. companies have been targeted by a more aggressive campaign that leads to Black Basta ransomware infections on compromised networks.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Security researchers recently noticed a surge in new devices infected with the Truebot malware downloader. The post Clop Ransomware Uses Viral ‘Truebot’ Malware to Access Networks appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. This is created by a Russian-speaking hacking group known as Silence.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Ransomware is a sophisticated malware that infects computing devices and holds the data hostage intending to extort. The post Proactive Measures to Safeguard against the Ransomware Menace appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Even though companies now understand the necessity of cybersecurity in the face of ransomware attacks, and started to take it more seriously, CISO Benchmark Survey named this malware number one in their list of initiatives for 2022.

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Anton on Security

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 ). Now, go and read the report!

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 26, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, Managed EDR (MDR) enables organizations worldwide to safeguard their digital assets. Traditional security measures are at times outpaced and turned […] The post Top Managed EDR Benefits That Reduce Cybersecurity Risk appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 2, 2020

The criminal group behind the REvil ransomware enterprise has begun auctioning off sensitive data stolen from companies hit by its malicious software. Over the past 24 hours, the crooks responsible for spreading the ransom malware “REvil” (a.k.a. A partial screenshot from the REvil ransomware group’s Dark Web blog.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 1, 2023

From early this year, two malware variants targeted almost 6-7 law firms spread through two separate incidents, alerting whole of the world about the lurking cyber threat. Both these malware families launched in January and February of this year, respectively. According to the Google Transparency Report for 2022, about 3.8

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

Threat actors are hacking poorly secured and Interned-exposed Microsoft SQL servers to deploy the Trigona ransomware. Threat actors are hacking into poorly secured and public-facing Microsoft SQL servers to deploy Trigona ransomware. “V3 should be updated to the latest version so that malware infection can be prevented.

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Graham Cluley

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The FBI and US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued a joint advisory warning organisations about a ransomware-as-a-service operation called "Snatch." Learn more about the threat in my article for the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 7, 2024

Recent reports have highlighted the return of the Carbanak Malware. 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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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 4, 2024

Security research and consulting firm SRLabs exploited a vulnerability in the encryption algorithm of a specific strain of Black Basta ransomware to develop and release a decryptor tool named Black Basta Buster. This tool, released in response to the activities of a prolific cybercriminal gang, can decrypt files affected by the malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

According to a study conducted by security firm SentinelOne, ransomware spreading hackers are adopting a new encryption standard named ‘Intermittent Encryption’ while targeting victims. Since there are no intense IO operations, the anti-malware solutions cannot detect the activity, thus failing in its true aim of inception.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A new version of the LockBit ransomware seems to be on the horizon. The developers of the file-encrypting malware were secretly working on a project dubbed LockBit-NG-Dev, believed to be the 4.0 The Ransomware Operation’s Secret Project appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. version of the tool.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Within the past year, we have seen a glut of ransomware attacks that made global news as they stymied the operations of many. In May, the infamous Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack disrupted nationwide fuel supply to most of the U.S. Malware, including ransomware, is a fast-growing criminal market.

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Graham Cluley

JUNE 14, 2021

The head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre has warned that ransomware has become the biggest threat to British people and businesses. And says ransomware gangs "are often enabled and facilitated by states acting with impunity." Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 17, 2024

The National Cyber Security Centre Finland announced a surge in Akira ransomware attacks. Threat actors used Akira malware in six out of the seven ransomware attacks reported in December 2023. Finnish Companies Among Targets appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 20, 2023

A new malware campaign employs fake OnlyFans content and adult lures to install the remote access trojan ‘DcRAT,’ enabling threat actors to steal data and credentials or deploy ransomware on infected devices.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Malware leaps from the darkness to envelop our lives in a cloak of stolen information, lost data and worse. And darkness we found – from million-dollar ransoms to supply chain attacks, these malware variants were The 6 Nastiest Malware of 2021. How malware disrupted our lives. Cobalt Strike.

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Heimadal Security

MAY 23, 2023

It has been reported that the Royal ransomware group is enhancing its arsenal with new malware. This inspired the Royal ransomware actors to develop […] The post The Royal Gang Is Developing Its Own Malware Loader appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 29, 2022

LockBit ransomware gang – a ransomware operation that has been active for almost three years now listing over 700 victims – announced that is working on enhancing its defenses against distributed denial-of-service strikes and going to escalate the activity to triple extortion.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2022

Black Basta ransomware gang implemented a new feature to encrypt VMware ESXi virtual machines (VMs) running on Linux servers. The Black Basta ransomware gang now supports encryption of VMware ESXi virtual machines (VMs) running on Linux servers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Black Basta ransomware). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 16, 2024

Stop Ransomware in its Tracks With CipherTrust Transparent Encryption Ransomware Protection madhav Wed, 04/17/2024 - 05:22 Our last blog Ransomware Attacks: The Constant and Evolving Cybersecurity Threat described the ever dangerous and evolving cybersecurity threat of ransomware.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 30, 2023

Cybersecurity researchers uncovered a new strain of ransomware named Mimic. As a sophisticated malware, […] The post New Mimic Ransomware Uses Windows Search Engine to Find and Encrypt Files appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2022

The QBot malware operation has partnered with Black Basta ransomware group to target organizations worldwide. Researchers from NCC Group spotted a new partnership in the threat landscape between the Black Basta ransomware group and the QBot malware operation. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Black Basta ransomware).

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