Security Boulevard

MARCH 14, 2023

Growing interconnectedness makes it harder to detect ransomware before it causes harm. The post Using AI Cybersecurity Solutions to Stop Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard. Whether data is processed locally or in the cloud, the risk of a breach is the same.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 28, 2023

Ransomware, or malicious malware designed to shut down or block access to vital business data until ransom fees are paid, continues to disrupt organizations worldwide. In recent years, it’s become clear that every business, regardless of industry, requires robust and extensive cybersecurity protections against ransomware attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

A new ransomware named ‘Azov Ransomware’ is found framing cybersecurity researchers as it doesn’t demand any ransom from its victims, instead it is asking them to contact forensic experts from a firm in the vicinity and do as per their instructions.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 17, 2022

CISA adds 15 known exploited vulnerabilities to its catalog and BlackBerry researchers warn of a new ransomware-as-a-service family. The post Cybersecurity news: LokiLocker ransomware, Instagram phishing attack and new warnings from CISA appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The emergence of Alpha Ransomware in early 2023 caught the attention of the Threat Hunter Team from Symantec due to its striking technical and operational similarities to NetWalker, a prolific ransomware family dismantled by... The post Cybersecurity Alert: Alpha Ransomware Mirrors NetWalker’s Tactics appeared first on Penetration (..)

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A new ransomware group dubbed “Interlock” has emerged, setting its sights on both Windows and FreeBSD operating systems.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Threat actors are actively attempting to exploit a now-patched security flaw in Veeam Backup & Replication to deploy Akira and Fog ransomware. CVE-2024-40711, rated 9.8 out of 10.0

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Cybersecurity vaccines are emerging as a new tool to defend against threats like ransomware and zero-day vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity firms have released “vaccines” in recent days to protect against the widely used STOP ransomware strain and the new Apache Log4Shell vulnerability.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2023

The LockBit ransomware group successfully extorted roughly $91 million from approximately 1,700 U.S. According to a joint advisory published by cybersecurity agencies, the LockBit ransomware group has successfully extorted roughly $91 million in about 1,700 attacks against U.S. organizations since 2020. organizations since 2020.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have unpacked the inner workings of a new ransomware variant called Cicada3301 that shares similarities with the now-defunct BlackCat (aka ALPHV) operation. "It

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2022

Mandiant, a globally renowned Cybersecurity firm was reportedly been targeted by LockBit 2.0 Ransomware attack in May this year. On the other hand, the security firm denied any kind of outside invasion on its servers and added that it lacks evidence about the claimed cyber attack by Lockbit Ransomware spreading group.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an advanced version of the Qilin ransomware sporting increased sophistication and tactics to evade detection. The new variant is being tracked by cybersecurity firm Halcyon under the moniker Qilin.B. Notably, Qilin.B

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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. The post Ragnar Locker Ransomware strikes a cybersecurity firm appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 31, 2024

UnitedHealth Group, which is still picking up the pieces after a massive ransomware attack that affected more than 100 million people, hired a new and experienced CISO to replace the previous executive who became a target of lawmakers for having no cybersecurity background.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

City officials in Columbus, Ohio, filed a complaint against a cybersecurity expert who has been telling local media that the sensitive data stolen by the Rhysida group in a July ransomware attack poses a larger threat to residents and employees than the mayor and others have been saying.

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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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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Human-operated ransomware represents a particularly insidious challenge, combining sophisticated techniques with manual execution to evade traditional security measures.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 6, 2024

If you’ve been following any news about ransomware , you may be under the impression that ransomware groups are only after organizations rather than individual people, and for the most part that’s true. However, Magniber is one ransomware that does target home users. Run a trusted anti-malware solution.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have gleaned additional insights into a nascent ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) called Cicada3301 after successfully gaining access to the group's affiliate panel on the dark web.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A sophisticated ransomware group, Cicada3301, has rapidly risen to prominence in the cybercrime landscape, targeting critical infrastructure sectors across the globe.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 25, 2022

This week: cybercriminals are continuing to target medical facilities, Twitter’s alleged lack of cybersecurity measures, and more. . The post The Week in Cybersecurity: French hospital hit with ransomware attack appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The ReliaQuest Threat Research Team uncovered an intensified social engineering campaign tied to the ransomware group Black Basta.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2024

Over the last few years, ransomware attacks have become one of the most prevalent and expensive forms of cybercrime. Today, this tactic has evolved, where ransomware operators in nearly every case first exfiltrate sensitive data and then threaten to publicly expose it if a ransom demand is not paid.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Palo Alto Networks has discovered a new ransomware threat actor dubbed “Lynx” that is actively targeting organizations in various sectors across the U.S. This new malware is not... The post Lynx Ransomware: The Evolution of INC Ransomware into a Potent Cyber Threat appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Cybersecurity has never been something to set once and leave running in the background — it is a constantly evolving landscape. Ransomware attackers have understood the value of targeting smaller. Ransomware attackers have understood the value of targeting smaller.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It is good to see US government leaders realize that ransomware is a growing existential threat to our country, at the hands of our adversaries. A top US national cybersecurity advisor stated in a recent op-ed , “This is a troubling practice that must end.” The government is looking at ways to disrupt ransomware attacks.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 20, 2021

Ransomware knows no borders. An attorney with cybersecurity expertise suggests the only way to stop ransomware is for nations to create a global solution.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Power of Proactive Risk Assessments in Cybersecurity The Power of Proactive Risk Assessments in Cybersecurity In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses face a growing number of cybersecurity threats. From ransomware to phishing, to data breaches, the threats are more sophisticated than ever.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Nearly a third of companies hit by ransomware attacks paid ransoms four or more times in the past year, according to the Semperis 2024 Ransomware Risk report. The post Companies Often Pay Ransomware Attackers Multiple Times appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2024

A Chinese cyberespionage group and two more possibly from China and North Korea are using ransomware in their attacks to either add financial gains to their efforts or to cover their tracks by convincing victims and cybersecurity experts that the intrusions were something other than spy campaigns.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 20, 2024

Last month, a strange thing happened in cybersecurity: a type of cyberthreat typically reserved for large businesses and critical services appeared on the computers of everyday people. Starting on July 20, hundreds of individuals across the globe began reporting problems with ransomware.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 24, 2023

From ransomware to third-party vendor security to software-defined perimeters, these cybersecurity topics should be on IT leaders’ radar. The post 10 cybersecurity predictions for tech leaders in 2023 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

ReliaQuest revealed a concerning new collaboration between the Scattered Spider cybercriminal collective and the rising ransomware group RansomHub.

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The Hacker News

AUGUST 23, 2024

The threat actors behind a recently observed Qilin ransomware attack have stolen credentials stored in Google Chrome browsers on a small set of compromised endpoints.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 18, 2023

Cybersecurity vendor Sophos is being impersonated by a new ransomware-as-a-service called SophosEncrypt, with the threat actors using the company name for their operation. [.]

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