Ransomware Readiness Assessments: One Size Doesn't Fit All
Dark Reading
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Tailored ransomware readiness assessments help organizations develop comprehensive response plans that minimize damage and restore operations quickly.
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Dark Reading
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Tailored ransomware readiness assessments help organizations develop comprehensive response plans that minimize damage and restore operations quickly.
Security Affairs
JULY 1, 2021
The US CISA has released the Ransomware Readiness Assessment (RRA), a new ransomware self-assessment security audit tool. RRA could be used by organizations to determine their level of exposure to ransomware attacks against their information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), or industrial control system (ICS) assets.
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Security Boulevard
AUGUST 22, 2022
2021 was a breakout year for ransomware, growing 105% and exceeding 623.3 The post How to be Ransomware Ready in Four Steps appeared first on Security Boulevard. million attacks, according to SonicWall’s 2022 Cyber Threat Report. For nearly all (90%) organizations affected by. For nearly all (90%) organizations affected by.
CSO Magazine
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Retail has a ransomware problem. While almost every sector has been plagued by ransomware over this past year– which is malicious software that locks access to systems and encrypts data so that users cannot access it – retail is a particularly hard hit vertical.
CyberSecurity Insiders
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Global C-suite executives are confident in their organizations’ preparedness to handle a ransomware attack, according to a newly published (ISC)² ransomware study titled, “ Ransomware in the C-Suite: What Cybersecurity Leaders Need to Know About What Executives Need to Hear.” Temper overconfidence as needed. Tailor your message.
Security Boulevard
MAY 12, 2021
Ransomware actors are known to innovate on a regular basis, and these past few years have seen an acceleration in the evolution of tactics and techniques designed to make the attacks more effective. The post Ransomware Attacks are Evolving – Is Your SOC Ready? appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
The post Midmarket Companies Getting Caught in Ransomware Crosshairs: Are Private Equity Firms Ready? Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Naked Security
JUNE 28, 2023
Technically, it’s “up to $10 million”, but it’s potentially a LOT of money, nevertheless…
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Once they compromise an victim with an initial ransomware attack, threat actors are ready to deploy a secondary attack with a different strain, which could leave even more damage.
The Hacker News
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Ransomware attacks keep increasing in volume and impact largely due to organizations' weak security controls. According to a recent RSM survey, 62% of mid-market companies believe they are at risk of ransomware in the next 12 According to a recent RSM survey, 62% of mid-market companies believe they are at risk of ransomware in the next 12
Threatpost
AUGUST 19, 2021
Oliver Tavakoli, CTO at Vectra, lays out the different layers of ransomware defense all companies should implement.
CSO Magazine
MAY 11, 2022
This year was interesting because it asked for specific ransomware prevention techniques and protections. Each year it gives me an insight into what insurance vendors are using to rate the risks and threats to our business and what they are stressing I should have as best practices. Here are the questions that stood out.
Dark Reading
MAY 5, 2023
Sweeping changes implemented since the May 2021 cyberattack are helping — but more work remains to be done, security experts say.
Threatpost
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Oliver Tavakoli, CTO at Vectra AI, takes us inside the coming nexus of ransomware, supply-chain attacks and cloud deployments.
Bleeping Computer
APRIL 29, 2021
After just a few months of activity, the operators of Babuk ransomware briefly posted a short message about their intention to quit the extortion business after having achieved their goal. [.].
Malwarebytes
AUGUST 3, 2023
Are you ready for a challenge? Are you ready to conquer the impossible ? If so, then you might be ready for the ultimate challenge—taking a vacation while working in IT or computer security. If so, then you might be ready for the ultimate challenge—taking a vacation while working in IT or computer security.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 13, 2021
Even with plenty of old problems to contend with, an expert suggests security pros need to get ready for new and more powerful automated ransomware tools.
Dark Reading
APRIL 11, 2023
Incident response experts share their secrets for success when it comes to creating a professional-grade ransomware response playbook. Are you ready for the worst?
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 30, 2021
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released the Ransomware Readiness Assessment (RRA), a new module for its Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET). [.].
Malwarebytes
APRIL 4, 2024
On April 2, 2024, Jackson County tweeted that it had identified significant disruptions within its IT systems, “potentially attributable to a ransomware attack” Jackson County is one of 114 counties in Missouri, with a population of approximately 718,000 people, mostly in Kansas City. Prevent intrusions. Detect intrusions.
Heimadal Security
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
At first, hackers posted a message on their data leak site that said: Sensitive data was exfiltrated and ready to be […] The post Lockbit Targeted Boeing with Ransomware. Three days later, the threat group removed the aircraft company`s name from the victim list.
Krebs on Security
MAY 11, 2021
The FBI confirmed this week that a relatively new ransomware group known as DarkSide is responsible for an attack that caused Colonial Pipeline to shut down 5,550 miles of pipe , stranding countless barrels of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel on the Gulf Coast. victim that earns $15 billion in annual revenue. Image: colpipe.com.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The Lockbit ransomware gang claims to have hacked the aerospace manufacturer and defense contractor Boeing and threatened to leak the stolen data. The Lockbit ransomware group today added Boeing to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. ransomware ??????: In 2022, Boeing recorded $66.61 In 2022, Boeing recorded $66.61
Dark Reading
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Ransomware in particular poses a major threat, but security vendors say there has been an increase in Linux-targeted cryptojacking, malware, and vulnerability exploits as well, and defenders need to be ready.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 15, 2023
The Snatch ransomware group announced it had hacked the food giant Kraft Heinz, the company is investigating the claims. Kraft Heinz produces a wide range of popular food products, including condiments, sauces, cheese, snacks, and ready-to-eat meals. ” reads the alert.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 26, 2023
The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have hacked Abdali Hospital, a multi-specialty hospital located in Jordan. The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have breached the Abdali Hospital in Jordan and added it to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. Open your wallets and be ready to buy exclusive data.
Malwarebytes
APRIL 7, 2024
The most serious cyberthreat faced by organizations is ransomware, and on any given month, in almost any country, the services sector is the one hardest hit by ransomware. And, as you can read in our 2024 State of Malware report , cybercriminals continue to evolve their tactics.
Malwarebytes
AUGUST 6, 2023
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: The end looms for Meta's behavioural advertising in Europe Microsoft Teams used in phishing campaign to bypass multi-factor authentication Film companies lose battle to unmask Reddit users FAQ: How does Malwarebytes ransomware rollback work? Want to learn more about how we can help protect your business?
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 21, 2021
2021 has raised serious doubts about the cyber readiness of today’s critical infrastructure. The incident is emblematic of widespread cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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. Why the stark increase? Low cost attacks.
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Here’s our guidance on ransomware prevention, readiness, and response. The post DPRK Advisory: How to Better Protect Your Organization From State-Sponsored Ransomware appeared first on Flashpoint. A new advisory outlines the TTPs state-sponsored DPRK cyber threat actors use to hold organizations ransom.
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Peter is an IT manager for a technology manufacturer that got hit with a Russian ransomware strain called “ Zeppelin ” in May 2020. After two weeks of stalling their extortionists, Peter’s bosses were ready to capitulate and pay the ransom demand. A typical Zeppelin ransomware note.
The Last Watchdog
APRIL 16, 2020
Ransomware continues to endure as a highly lucrative criminal enterprise. Ransomware hacking groups extorted at least $144.35 To get a foot in the door, ransomware purveyors direct weaponized email at a targeted employee. They began to refine ways to manipulate AD to aid and abet ransomware campaigns ever since.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JULY 4, 2022
AstraLocker Ransomware is all set to shut down its operations as it has shifted its operations towards Cryptojacking. The hackers behind the malware have issued an official statement on this note and added that they were ready to provide a free decryption tool to their victims, if any.
CompTIA on Cybersecurity
JULY 9, 2021
Just as US businesses were closing down for the July 4 long holiday weekend, the REvil ransomware group attacked—impacting the MSP community more directly than any previous incident. Sadly, it was an inevitable attack, one that many cyber experts have been expecting. The other shoe finally dropped, and tech companies came to help.
CSO Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
If there’s an intrusion or a ransomware attack on your company, will your security team come out swinging, ready for a real fight?
Krebs on Security
APRIL 29, 2021
Some of the world’s top tech firms are backing a new industry task force focused on disrupting cybercriminal ransomware gangs by limiting their ability to get paid, and targeting the individuals and finances of the organized thieves behind these crimes. ” A proposed framework for a public-private operational ransomware campaign.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 16, 2022
The ransomware hits. press release ready NOW appeared first on Security Boulevard. The corporate sky is falling. All hell breaks loose. . The post Get that ‘We’ve been hacked!’
CyberSecurity Insiders
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Questcon’s Cyber Ready Program that has study material and training modules for students across primary, secondary and tertiary sectors. Note- From September 2020 to July 2021, Australia has witnessed a 300% surge in the ransomware attacks that targeted its public and private entities on a severe note since then.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JANUARY 23, 2023
The threat actors are adamant in their demand for charging cryptocurrency in millions and are not ready to entertain any negotiation of hackers. Play Ransomware gang is suspected to be behind the incident. NOTE- Play Ransomware aka PlayCrypt is a kind of file encrypting malware that was first identified in June 2022.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
The long arm of the law just reached out and dragged Yaroslav Vasinskyi into the American criminal justice system, readying charges against the Ukrainian man for a REvil ransomware attack against a U.S. company, Kaseya, in July. Law enforcement also relieved another operative of $6 million in ransom payments. The post Gotcha!
Malwarebytes
JANUARY 24, 2024
This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes’ ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.
CyberSecurity Insiders
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
A survey conducted by Cloud Security service provider NordLocker has stated that the year 2020 witnessed ransomware spreading gangs targeting over 35 industries of which Construction Industry was hit the most. With Construction firms topping the list of Ransomware targets, some might get a doubt about why they are getting badly hit.
CyberSecurity Insiders
DECEMBER 22, 2022
A ransomware hit Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in the early hours of today, crippling a portion of the institute’s network from the past 5 hours. The second largest University seems to have been hit badly as whole of the printers operating in the campus are displaying the ransomware note.
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