Bleeping Computer

APRIL 19, 2024

An operator of the HelloKitty ransomware operation announced they changed the name to 'HelloGookie,' releasing passwords for previously leaked CD Projekt source code, Cisco network information, and decryption keys from old attacks. [.]

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Troy Hunt

MAY 27, 2021

Both these announcements are being made at a time where Pwned Passwords is seeing unprecedented growth: Getting closer and closer to the 1B requests a month mark for @haveibeenpwned 's Pwned Passwords. Speaking of natural fits, Pwned Passwords is perfect for this model and that's why we're starting here.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Memento ransomware group locks files inside WinRAR password-protected archives after having observed that its encryption process is blocked by security firms. In October, Sophos researchers have spotted the Memento ransomware that adopts a curious approach to block access to victims’ files. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 16, 2021

The ransomware changes the device password to "DTrump4ever" and forces the device to log in automatically after being rebooted.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2022

Passwords have become ubiquitous with digital. The humble password is nothing more than a digital key that opens a door. And they use passwords to open a device, a system, an account, a file and so on. Which begs the question: why do people create their own passwords? Yet most people don’t know how to use them properly.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Remote access software maker AnyDesk has revoked all security-related certificates and is urging users to change their passwords in the wake of a cyberattack that compromised some of its systems. The post AnyDesk Revokes Certificates, Urges Password Changes After Attack appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Memento ransomware group makes its way on the threat landscape scene. Their approach seems to be quite uncommon, as the threat actor group locks files in WinRAR archives protected by a password. Memento Ransomware Group: Background Sophos researchers published […].

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Bleeping Computer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Resetting the passwords for thousands of people after a ransomware attack is challenging, to say the least, for any IT team. Learn more from Specops Software on why organizations are forced into mass password resets and how to make the process manageable. [.]

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

Experts reported that since April, the Phorpiex botnet sent millions of phishing emails to spread LockBit Black ransomware. The ZIP archives contain a compressed executable payload that, if executed, will start the encryption process with LockBit Black ransomware. ” states the report published by the NJCCIC. 177 and 185[.]215[.]113[.]66.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Following a ransomware attack that crippled its whole operation, Medatixx, a medical software provider from Germany whose services are utilized in over 21,000 medical institutions, advises users to reset their application passwords.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2021

Criminal hackers will try almost anything to get inside a profitable enterprise and secure a million-dollar payday from a ransomware infection. ” This attacker’s approach may seem fairly amateur, but it would be a mistake to dismiss the threat from West African cybercriminals dabbling in ransomware. ” Image: Sophos.

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SecureList

MAY 8, 2024

Ransomware attacks continue to be one of the biggest contemporary cybersecurity threats, affecting organizations and individuals alike on a global scale. As we approach International Anti-Ransomware Day, we have analyzed the major ransomware events and trends. The third most active ransomware in 2023 was Cl0p.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 7, 2021

A recent change to the REvil ransomware allows the threat actors to automate file encryption via Safe Mode after changing Windows passwords. [.].

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

On September 25, newcomer ransomware group RansomedVC claimed to have successfully compromised the computer systems of entertainment giant Sony. It looks as if this is fall-out from the attack on Sony that was claimed by the Cl0p ransomware gang in June. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Prevent intrusions.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2024

Threat actors behind the ransomware attacks that hit Stanford University in 2023 gained access to 27,000 people. Stanford University confirmed that threat actors behind the September 2023 ransomware attack had access to 27,000 people. The Akira ransomware gang claimed the theft of 430 GB of data from the university’s systems.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have demonstrated that Chrome browser extensions can steal passwords from the text input fields in websites, even if the extension is compliant with Chrome's latest security and privacy standard, Manifest V3. This creates a significant challenge for vendors like Google.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 11, 2022

From financial institutions to meat producers, it seems every industry has been impacted by ransomware in the past year — maybe even the past week. Related: Tech solutions alone can’t stop ransomware. Put simply, ransomware attacks are on the rise because of profits. At the macro level, password hygiene is abysmal.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. Revisiting the LockBit 3.0 builder files The LockBit 3.0

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Schneier on Security

JULY 6, 2020

There's a new ransomware for the Mac called ThiefQuest or EvilQuest. Given that ransomware is so rare on Macs to begin with, this one-two punch is especially noteworthy. But if you're someone who already torrents programs and is used to ignoring Apple's flags, ThiefQuest illustrates the risks of that approach.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2023

The continued existence of World Password Day is a tell that something has gone badly wrong in cybersecurity. And make no mistake, password authentication is critical technology. The existence of World Password Day is a symptom of two problems. The existence of World Password Day is a symptom of two problems.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

The Finish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) warns of increased Akira ransomware attacks targeting NAS and tape backup devices of organizations in the country. The Finish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) reported an increase in Akira ransomware attacks, targeting organizations in the country.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

CISA warns that the Akira Ransomware gang is exploiting the Cisco ASA/FTD vulnerability CVE-2020-3259 (CVSS score: 7.5) The issue was listed by CISA as known to be used in ransomware campaigns, but the agency did not reveal which ransomware groups are actively exploiting the issue. in attacks in the wild. This week the U.S.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) has posted a blog about Akira ransomware targeting VPNs without Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). The Cisco team states that it is aware of reports of the Akira ransomware group going specifically after Cisco VPNs that are not configured for MFA. Prevent intrusions.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The landscape of ransomware has undergone rapid evolution, shifting from a relatively straightforward form of malicious software primarily affecting individual computer users, to a menacing enterprise-level threat that has inflicted substantial harm on various industries and government institutions. How are victims of Ransomware exploited?

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Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2023

Back in October 2022, I wrote an article called Why (almost) everything we told you about passwords was wrong. Most damningly of all, the vast effort involved in dispensing this advice over decades has generated little discernible improvement in people’s password choices.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Top of the list is “Big Game” ransomware, the most serious cyberthreat to businesses all around the world. The report reveals that, awash with money, the number of known Big Game attacks surged by 68% in 2023, thanks to Ransomware-as-a-Service groups like LockBit and ALPHV.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A set of novel attack methods has been demonstrated against Google Workspace and the Google Cloud Platform that could be potentially leveraged by threat actors to conduct ransomware, data exfiltration, and password recovery attacks.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 6, 2022

Ransomware attacks targeting governments, businesses, hospitals, and private individuals are rising. You are neither safe on your private nor public network, as ransomware can encrypt your files and hold them hostage. We will look at the features of some of the best ransomware protection that you can run on your systems.

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 24, 2023

A threat actor tracked as DEV-0569 uses Google Ads in widespread, ongoing advertising campaigns to distribute malware, steal victims' passwords, and ultimately breach networks for ransomware attacks. [.]

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2024

Ransomware groups are liars, yes, but even when these dangerous cybercriminals would ransack organizations and destroy entire companies, a few select groups espoused a sort of “honor among thieves.” But, as can be expected from ransomware groups, these were nothing but lies. Change your password. Prevent intrusions.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 17, 2023

Ransomware – Stop’em Before They Wreak Havoc madhav Thu, 05/18/2023 - 06:03 Cybercriminals have been making a run on your data with ransomware attacks over the last decade in increasing frequency. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a vicious type of malware that infects your laptop/desktop or server.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 27, 2022

Presets Aren’t Enough Let’s keep things real: passwords aren’t going anywhere. And with continued—and increasing—ransomware attacks and data breaches popping up everywhere, an organization’s password policies are crucial to its digital security stance. The post Bolstering AD Password Policies appeared first on Enzoic.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Bitdefender Researchers linked a new macOS backdoor, named RustDoor, to the Black Basta and Alphv/BlackCat ransomware operations. Researchers from Bitdefender discovered a new macOS backdoor, dubbed RustDoor, which appears to be linked to ransomware operations Black Basta and Alphv/BlackCat. ” concludes the report.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Some folks claimed the culprit was ransomware. Well, confirmation is now forthcoming as an affiliate of the BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware group is said to be the one responsible for the attack and subsequent outage. No ransomware was deployed prior to the initial take down of their infrastructure by their internal teams.

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Bleeping Computer

MAY 16, 2023

As ransomware attacks continue to wreak havoc on organizations worldwide, many official standards and regulations have been established to address this pressing issue. Explore whether these regulated standards are sufficient or if organizations should strive for more robust security measures. [.]

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2024

The ransomware attack on Xplain impacted tens of thousands Federal government files, said the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of Switzerland. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) published a data analysis report on the data breach resulting from the ransomware attack on the IT services provider Xplain.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In recent months, we have written private reports on a wide range of topics, such as new cross-platform ransomware, macOS stealers and malware distribution campaigns. In this article, we share excerpts from our reports on the FakeSG campaign, the Akira ransomware and the AMOS stealer. AMOS is now written in C instead of Go.

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