Malwarebytes

MAY 18, 2023

Well-funded and made up of an elite squadron of hackers, these groups target high-value entities like governments, large corporations, or critical infrastructure. SMBs can be stepping stones to bigger targets—especially if they're in a supply chain or serve larger entities. Here's a quick rundown: Step 1 : Reconnaissance.

Social Engineering 63

Social Engineering Phishing Malware Software 63

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Ransomware trends Ransomware prevention Ransomware detection Ransomware simulation Ransomware security terms How NetSPI can help What is ransomware? Ransomware is a business model for cybercriminals. Figure 1: The ransomware economic lifecycle fuels more criminal activity. Table of Contents What is ransomware?

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Cyber Insurance Backups Insurance 52

SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

In the past, the perception was that large corporations were more attractive to cybercriminals. Yet in reality, cybercriminals can target anyone, especially those who are less protected, while small businesses typically have smaller budgets and are not as securely protected as larger companies.

Cybercrime 84

Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 84

SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

As the world marks the second Anti-Ransomware Day, there’s no way to deny it: ransomware has become the buzzword in the security community. Next, we dive deep into the darknet to demonstrate how cybercriminals interact with each other and the types of services they provide. Idea #1: Ransomware gangs are gangs.

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Ransomware Encryption Malware Cybercrime 123

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

To prevent APTs requires a strong foundation of basic security techniques combined with effective security monitoring. However, some additional security techniques can improve the odds against APTs even more. However, cybercriminals recently began to adopt APT methods to continuously extract value from their victims.

Firewall 107

Firewall Malware Phishing Software 107

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Targeted attacks. In December, SolarWinds, a well-known IT managed services provider, fell victim to a sophisticated supply-chain attack. Lazarus targets the defence industry. Putting the ‘A’ into APT. One thing that sets this campaign apart from others, is the peculiar victim profiling and validation scheme.

Malware 93

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 93

SecureList

APRIL 23, 2021

In the United States alone in 2020, ransomware hit more than 2,300 government entities, healthcare facilities and schools, according to the security company Emsisoft. In the United States alone in 2020, ransomware hit more than 2,300 government entities, healthcare facilities and schools, according to the security company Emsisoft.

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Ransomware Mobile Malware Encryption 96