Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Bookstore giant Barnes & Noble has disclosed a cyber attack and that the threat actors have exposed the customers’ data. 2/2) Please be assured that there is no compromise of customer payment details which are encrypted and tokenized. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Cyber Attacks 111

Cyber Attacks VPN Backups Ransomware 111

Security Affairs

JUNE 28, 2020

If you use the legacy email and password login, your passwords are encrypted, but we highly encourage that you change it. We do not store any credit card or payment related information on our servers.” “The reason we are informing you is because we believe it’s the right thing to do and we want to be transparent.

Media 141

Media Hacking Passwords Data breaches 141

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

“Maastricht University (UM) has been hit by a serious cyber attack. Extra security measures have been taken to protect (scientific) data. UM is investigating if the cyber attackers have had access to this data.”. It is unclear if the attackers have exfiltrated data from the systems before encrypting them.

Ransomware 107

Ransomware Cyber Attacks Architecture Backups 107

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The attack cyber-attack took place on Sunday morning, some patients have been redirected to other nearby hospitals because the UHS facilities were unable to operate. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Ransomware 115

Ransomware Healthcare Advertising Antivirus 115

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2019

A new ransomware attack made the headlines, Maastricht University (UM) confirmed that the malware encrypted all its Windows systems on December 23. “Maastricht University (UM) has been hit by a serious cyber attack. . “Maastricht University (UM) has been hit by a serious cyber attack.

Ransomware 63

Ransomware Cyber Attacks Advertising Encryption 63

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

. “The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) announces that the court’s information technology network suffered a hacker attack, this Tuesday (3), during the afternoon, when the six group classes’ judgment sessions were taking place. “It was basically a ransomware attack . . ” reads the CISO Advisor.

Ransomware 106

Ransomware CISO Encryption Cyber Attacks 106

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

“We are absolutely committed to ensuring UK academia is as safe as possible from cyber threats, and will not hesitate to act when that threat evolves.”. This summer the NCSC investigated an increased number of cyber attacks on universities, schools, and colleges, most of them were hit with ransomware. ” reads the advisory.

Education 145

Education Ransomware Antivirus Backups 145

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2020

French IT outsourcer Sopra Steria has been hit by a ransomware attack, while the company did not reveal the family of malware that infected its systems, local media speculate the involvement of the Ryuk ransomware. “A A cyber attack was detected on the Sopra Steria computer network on the evening of October 20.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Computers and Electronics Healthcare Advertising 105

Security Affairs

JULY 27, 2020

Last week, on July 23, smartwatch and wearable device maker Garmin had to shut down some of its connected services and call centers following a ransomware attack. A few days after the outage, the company admitted it was the victim of a “cyber attack that encrypted” some of its systems. Pierluigi Paganini.

Advertising 69

Advertising Ransomware Cyber Attacks Encryption 69

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2019

The FBI has issued a warning to the private industry of cyber attacks involving the LockerGoga and MegaCortex Ransomware. The FBI is warning the private industry of cyber attacks involving the LockerGoga and MegaCortex Ransomware. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Ransomware 60

Ransomware Backups Encryption Cyber Attacks 60

Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2020

Now the company informed its customers that the threat actors also stole personally identifiable and financial information before encrypting the files. Cognizant announced it is taking various steps to further improve its cyber security posture. . Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – Cognizant, Maze ransomware).

Data breaches 94

Data breaches Ransomware Identity Theft Advertising 94

Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2020

On Sunday, the computer systems in the city of Torrance suffered a cyber attack that interrupted access to email accounts and server functions. DoppelPaymer operators told BleepingComputer that in the attack took place on March 1st they encrypted files on approximately 150 servers and 500 workstations. million ransom.

Ransomware 99

Ransomware Advertising Backups Data breaches 99

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2020

The Windows version of MATA is composed of a loader used to load an encrypted next-stage payload and the orchestrator module (“lsass.exe”). The activity of the Lazarus Group surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 100

Malware Ransomware Advertising Encryption 100

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2019

RavnAir Alaska airline canceled some flights following a cyber attack. FBI flash alert warns of LockerGoga and MegaCortex Ransomware attacks. Entercom Radio Network hit by a second cyber attack in a few months. Ryuk Ransomware evolution avoid encrypting Linux folders. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cyber Attacks 56

Cyber Attacks Surveillance Advertising Ransomware 56

Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

Australian beverage company Lion announced that it has found no evidence that hackers have stolen information from its systems. The Australian brewery and dairy conglomerate Lion suffered two cyber attacks in a few days this month. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Ransomware 100

Ransomware Cyber Attacks Advertising Hacking 100

Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2020

Kr00k Wi-Fi Encryption flaw affects more than a billion devices. New Cyber Attack Campaign Leverages the COVID-19 Infodemic. US Railroad firm RailWorks discloses a data breach after a ransomware attack. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Fbot re-emerged, the backstage.

Banking 89

Banking Malware Advertising Ransomware 89

Security Affairs

JULY 26, 2020

NSA is warning of cyber attacks launched by foreign threat actors against organizations in the critical infrastructure sector across the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an alert warning of cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure across the U.S.

Cyber Attacks 98

Cyber Attacks Internet Internet Advertising 98

Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2020

. “Fresenius, Europe’s largest private hospital operator and a major provider of dialysis products and services that are in such high demand thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been hit in a ransomware cyber attack on its technology systems. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Ransomware 68

Ransomware Advertising Healthcare Cyber Attacks 68

Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

The attack took place on March 14th, 2020, when the Maze Ransomware operators exfiltrated data from the HMR’s network and then encrypt their systems. The Hammersmith Medicines Research is notifying impacted individuals via email the incident, the hackers stole data then employed ransomware to encrypt its systems.

Ransomware 102

Ransomware Data breaches Healthcare Advertising 102

Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2020

Experts have found tens of security vulnerabilities in Zyxel Network Management Software, including backdoors and hardcoded SSH keys. Security researchers Pierre Kim and Alexandre Torres have discovered several vulnerabilities Zyxel Cloud CNM SecuManager software that could expose users to cyber attacks.

Accountability 81

Accountability Advertising Software Authentication 81

Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2020

Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 264 appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – newsletter, hacking).

Malware 52

Malware Data breaches Advertising Manufacturing 52

Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

A mysterious group of hackers carried out a series of cyber attacks against Croatian government agencies, infecting employees with a new piece of malware tracked as SilentTrinity. The SilentTrinity malware can take control over an infected computer, it allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Pierluigi Paganini.

Government 81

Government Malware Computers and Electronics Advertising 81

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2019

The Platinum cyber espionage group uses steganographic technique to hide communications with the Command and Control Servers (C&C). Experts from Kaspersky have linked the Platinum APT group with cyber attacks involving an elaborate, and new steganographic technique used to hide communications with C2 servers.

Encryption 70

Encryption Government Advertising Cyber Attacks 70

Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2020

The popular US restaurant chain Landry’s announced that it was the victim of a cyber-attack, malware has infected its point of sale (POS) systems. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 44

Malware Encryption Advertising Technology 44

Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

Threat actors spreading the NetWalker ransomware carried out cyber attacks that leveraged exploits in Oracle WebLogic and Apache Tomcat servers, brute-forcing RDP endpoints, and carrying out spear-phishing attacks on staff at major companies. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Ransomware 76

Ransomware VPN Cybercrime Advertising 76

Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2019

The Gamaredon APT was first spotted in 2013, last year researchers at LookingGlass have shared the details of a cyber espionage campaign, tracked as Operation Armageddon , targeting Ukrainian entities. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) blamed theRussia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) for the cyber attacks. .

Spyware 84

Spyware Malware Advertising Cyber Attacks 84

Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2019

“Cisco Talos recently identified a series of documents that we believe are part of a coordinated series of cyber attacks that we are calling the Frankenstein campaign.” Other anti-detection techniques such as only responding to GET requests that contained predefined fields, and using encryption to protect data in transit.

Malware 60

Malware Advertising Encryption Cyber Attacks 60

Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2020

How to enhance the security across a Kubernetes Infrastructure and mitigate the risk of cyber attacks. The security risks surrounding containers are well-known. They should also ensure that they’re using TLS encryption for connections between the kubelets and the API server. Secure etcd. By David Bisson.

Risk 74

Risk Advertising Authentication Software 74

Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2019

“Cisco Talos recently identified a series of documents that we believe are part of a coordinated series of cyber attacks that we are calling the Frankenstein campaign.” Other anti-detection techniques such as only responding to GET requests that contained predefined fields, and using encryption to protect data in transit.

Malware 53

Malware Advertising Encryption Cyber Attacks 53

Security Affairs

MAY 23, 2019

During our analysis we constantly run into the tricks cyber-attackers use to bypass companies security defences, sometimes advanced, others not. Many times, despite their elegance (or lack of it), these techniques are effective and actually help the cyber criminals to get into victim computers and penetrate company networks.

Antivirus 82

Antivirus Malware Advertising Cyber Attacks 82

Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

In addition to its custom Atmosphere Trojan , designed to remotely control ATMs, Silence started using xfs-disp.exe which is also a Trojan deployed during the attack execution stage. The Trojanwas allegedly used in the attack on the Russian IT Bank in February 2019.

Banking 56

Banking Cybercrime Cybersecurity Advertising 56

NopSec

DECEMBER 7, 2016

But this obscures the fact that energy and industrial companies are attacked on a daily basis by actors as diverse as hacktivists and nation states, using digital weaponry like open source to tools that cost millions of dollars to produce or procure. A cyber attack can disrupt business functions, which has an impact on end-users.

Cyber threats 40

Cyber threats Cyber Attacks Ransomware Manufacturing 40

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

billion Cybersecurity budget aims at increasing capabilities in Cross Domain Solutions, Next-Generation Encryption Solutions, and Network Modernizations. It aims at reducing the risk of cyber attacks on networks, systems, and information. million for securing points of information and sharing; $198.5

Artificial Intelligence 127

Artificial Intelligence Advertising Cyber Attacks Risk 127

Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2019

The first public mention related to Altran cyber attack was seen in a tweet on January 25th, which received a reply from a computer security researcher who hinted that a malware sample that was uploaded to VirusTotal was behind the attack.ù. In fact, this caused the encryption process to be very slow.

Ransomware 91

Ransomware Encryption Antivirus Malware 91

Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2019

The last days of March 2019 are making headlines due to a targeted cyber attack involving a new variant of infamous EMOTET malware. This threat is known as a banking trojan malware that collects financial information by injecting malicious code into a computer.

Banking 59

Banking Malware Antivirus Cyber threats 59

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Russian govn blocked Tutanota service in Russia to stop encrypted communication. Russian govn blocked Tutanova service in Russia to stop encrypted communication. 5 Ways artificial intelligence Is Being Used to Keep Sensitive Information Secure. DRBControl cyber-espionage group targets gambling, betting companies.

Artificial Intelligence 62

Artificial Intelligence eCommerce Firmware Hacking 62

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

Today, many reports are describing how infamous attackers are abusing such an emergency time to lure people by sending thematic email campaigns or by using thematic IM within Malware or Phishing links. Following few of them that I believe would be a nice reading: New Cyber Attack Campaign Leverages the COVID-19 Infodemic.

Computers and Electronics 97

Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing Malware Cyber Attacks 97