Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The FBI has issued a Private Industry Notification (PIN) about cybercriminal actors targeting the food and agriculture sector with ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks targeting the food and agriculture sector disrupt operations, cause financial loss, and negatively impact the food supply chain. ” Internet of Things.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 21, 2021

And what if consumers learned that this disruption could have been prevented if meat producers had secured their supply chains with modern technology? These questions are all worth posing in light of the recent cyberattack on the world’s largest meat manufacturer, JBS , which led to the closure of five meat processing plants across the U.S.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Table of Contents What is ransomware? Ransomware trends Ransomware prevention Ransomware detection Ransomware simulation Ransomware security terms How NetSPI can help What is ransomware? Ransomware adversaries hold the data hostage until a victim pays the ransom. How does ransomware work?

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Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

Ransomware has given security professionals a headache for the better part of a decade. The supply chain, already stretched to a breaking point, suffered additional misfortunes across multiple industries, from agriculture and manufacturing to technology and utilities. Top ransomware variants.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Wearable technologies continuously monitor vital signs such as heart rate, while larger equipment like dialysis machines and ventilators operate tirelessly to support critical bodily functions. New security solutions are now aiding healthcare organizations' IT teams in promptly resolving issues, even with devices from various manufacturers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 11, 2022

Digital transformation realized through new 5G-enabled IoT, Operational Technologies (OT) and IT use cases are no exception. Therefore, security teams need to take a closer look at the best technology to support this innovation. Or, an IoT device becomes subject to a supply chain attack.

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The Security Ledger

MARCH 23, 2023

Paul speaks with Steve Orrin, the Federal CTO at Intel Corp about representing Intel and its technologies to Uncle Sam and the impact of the CHIPS Act a massive new federal investment in semiconductors. Related Stories Forget the IoT. It’s a boon for companies like Intel, the United States most recognized semiconductor manufacturer.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 28, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently released a Private Industry Notification warning agriculture cooperatives (also known as “farmers’ co-ops”) of the looming danger of well-timed ransomware attacks. After-effects of ransomware attacks against the FA sector.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2023

“Any such legislation should prevent manufacturers and software publishers with market power from fully disclaiming liability by contract, and establish higher standards of care for software in specific high-risk scenarios,” the strategy explains. based semiconductor manufacturing and research and to make the U.S.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 23, 2021

IoT provider Sierra Wireless was the target of a ransomware attack on its internal IT systems. ( “Sierra Wireless Developer Day 2014” by Sierra Wireless Developer Program (T Cantegrel) is licensed under CC BY 2.0 ). The company’s website and other internal operations have also been disrupted by the attack.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

A ransomware attack on a supply chain may seem impersonal, but what if an attack affected your ability to literally put food on the table? Food and agriculture is one of many critical infrastructure sectors that is increasingly being targeted with ransomware attacks. 5 specific ransomware attacks on food supply chain.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2023

Siemens Metaverse, a virtual space built to mirror real machines, factories, and other highly complex systems, has exposed sensitive data, including the company’s office plans and internet of things (IoT) devices. In 2022, it partnered with NVidia, an American multinational technology company, to build the industrial metaverse.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 8, 2021

ransomware gang BlackMatter ransomware also targets VMware ESXi servers Conti ransomware affiliate leaked gang’s training material and tools Conti Leak Indicators – What to block, in your SOC…. If you want to also receive for free the international pre ss subscribe here.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In fact, the Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report found that “with an unprecedented number of people working remotely, phishing and ransomware attacks increased by 11 percent and 6 percent respectively.” Securing Iot, MEC. Related: How ‘SASE’ blends connectivity, security. Work from anywhere, forever .

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Cisco Security

MARCH 23, 2021

For example, those in the financial services industry may see more activity around information stealers; others in manufacturing may be more likely to encounter ransomware. So, without further ado, and in no particular order, here are the industry trends: Technology. Manufacturing. percent lower in overall DNS traffic.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

By Stephanie Benoit Kurtz, Lead Faculty for the College of Information Systems and Technology at University of Phoenix. Organizations continue to invest in technology at a record pace; however still continue to be at risk. Ransomware. From internet providers to manufacturers, this continues to be an issue. IoT and DoS.

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The Security Ledger

MARCH 19, 2019

Global aluminum manufacturer Norsk Hydro was hit with an alleged ransomware attack Tuesday. The post Norsk Hydro Hit with ‘Severe’ LockerGoga Ransomware Attack appeared first on The Security Ledger. The attack is having a major impact on the company's global business and production.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

There are dozens of Linux malware families out there today threatening SMBs with anything from ransomware to DDoS attacks. QNAPCrypt is ransomware that specifically targets Linux-based NAS (Network Attached Storage) servers. If so, you better watch out for Cheerscrypt, another Linux-based ransomware. Cloud Snooper. How it works.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Some of the key findings of the report are: Ransomware still gets top of the podium, accounting for 34% of EU threats. Ransomware attacks are expected to continue to rise in frequency and sophistication. Attackers increasingly use advanced techniques such as double extortion and supply chain attacks to target organizations.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 30, 2022

In September 2022, the European Commission introduced the proposal of a new Cyber Resilience Act , which obliges manufacturers to protect their internet-connected electronic products from unauthorized access at all stages of their life cycle.

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The Security Ledger

MAY 25, 2021

Jeremy O’Sullivan, co-founder of the IoT analytics company, Kytch brings us the cautionary tale of his company’s travails with the commercial ice cream machine manufacturer, Taylor, whose equipment is used by the likes of Burger King and McDonalds. Report: Companies Still Grappling with IoT Security. Read the whole entry. »

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Ransomware. In 2022, ransomware attacks will continue at an alarming pace and will be more targeted. For hackers’ soft targets for ransomware extortion are plentiful, especially in the healthcare, financial, and manufacturing industries. Ransomware is not new, and it has been around for decades.A

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In 2022, we will see 5G go from new technology to a business enabler bringing previously unimaginable use cases because of its high bandwidth and lower latency. Data from the current AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report shows that 5G technology is being driven by the line of business and has been siloed between IT and OT organizations.

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Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Industrial cybersecurity requires the same sort of partnership, in this case between the operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) teams. In our work with manufacturers and critical infrastructure providers around the world, we’ve seen that OT and IT teams often have biases that can derail collaboration.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 18, 2021

BlackBerry QNX is an "all-purpose technology built for the world's most critical embedded systems." This was because BlackBerry licenses QNX to "original equipment manufacturers" who use the technology to build products for their customers. BlackBerry could not identify everyone using the QNX software.

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Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

In particular, we witnessed an increase in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and a surge in the usage of the internet of things (IoT). Ransomware. Earlier in 2021, we detailed the hidden costs of ransomware in our eBook. Since mid-October 2021, there have been more than 25 active strains of ransomware circulating.

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Related Stories Spotlight: When Ransomware Comes Calling Episode 226: The Cyber Consequences Of Our Throw Away Culture Spotlight: Automation Beckons as DevOps, IoT Drive PKI Explosion. In recent years, even “old economy” industrial and manufacturing firms like Ford, GM and John Deere got into the act. Careers Built on Bugs.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 24, 2022

Answer: The decision to pursue a career in cybersecurity came easy to me, as I was tenured as a technology and telecommunications professional for 15 years. Once technology came to the front door of the consumer and into consumer homes, there was a renewed focus on identifying threats and fixing them.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The report expands on findings that " 70% of surveyed organizations reported that healthcare ransomware attacks have resulted in longer lengths of stays in hospital and delays in procedures and tests that have resulted in poor outcomes including an increase in patient mortality.". The financial industry saw an increase from $5.72

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Modern-day industrial and critical infrastructure organizations rely heavily on the operational technology (OT) environment to produce their goods and services. However, deploying the right technologies can harness all the benefits of a converged operation without increasing the security exposure profile of the organization.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Fortunately, vendor surveys identify five key cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2024: compromised credentials, attacks on infrastructure, organized and advanced adversaries, ransomware, and uncontrolled devices. No specific tool exists to defend specifically against nation state attacks, ransomware gangs, or hacktivists.

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 1, 2021

In part II of our interview with Jeremy O’Sullivan of the IoT startup Kytch. In this episode Jeremy talks about the launch of Kytch, his second start-up, which helped owners of soft ice cream machines by the manufacturer Taylor to monitor and better manage their equipment. The first part is here.) What the hell is going on?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 31, 2021

Many IT experts are warning that it won’t be long before hackers compromise several unprotected home networks simultaneously to manufacture a forceful and large-scale breach of vital services and systems. Ransomware and fileless malware breaches will rapidly continue to destabilize businesses in 2021.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Unification has been a trend in IT for a long time, whether it’s communications, storage, data management or other technologies, and the trend hasn’t escaped cybersecurity either, as products converge into more comprehensive platforms like XDR or SASE. Gartner sees such consolidation as an overall trend. VMware Workspace One.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

Wireless security refers to the technology and practices used to safeguard networks from unauthorized access, theft and other hostile actions. WPA3 is the newest protocol and offers better security features such as stronger encryption, protection against dictionary attacks, and easier setting of IoT devices, but has yet to become widely used.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

For a security technology that’s only a few years old, microsegmentation is catching on quickly. The idea of walling off the most critical assets in a network is a particularly good fit for critical infrastructure and industrial IoT, in which a wide range of legacy devices simply aren’t able to run traditional EDR software.

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SC Magazine

MAY 12, 2021

Today’s special columnist, Scott Register of Keysight Technologies, says government and industry must come together to secure the nation’s critical infrastructure in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hack. Ransomware attacks are nothing new, having been a staple of security headlines for at least half a decade.

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