Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2020

French IT outsourcer Sopra Steria hit by ‘cyberattack’, Ryuk ransomware suspected. 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

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2020

Security experts from Kaspersky Lab reported that North Korea-linked hackers are attempting to spread a new ransomware strain known as VHD. North Korean-linked Lazarus APT Group continues to be very active, the state-sponsored hackers are actively employing new ransomware, tracked as VHD, in attacks aimed at enterprises.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2020

In April the information technologies services giant Cognizant Technology suffered a ransomware attack, now it has confirmed also a data breach. In April the information technologies services giant Cognizant Technology was hit by Maze Ransomware operators. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

This week, Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice has temporarily shut down its operation following a ransomware attack during judgment sessions. The presidency of the court has already called the Federal Police to investigate the cyber attack.” “It was basically a ransomware attack .

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2020

The City of Torrance of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, California, is the last victim of the DoppelPaymer Ransomware, hackers also stole its data. On Sunday, the computer systems in the city of Torrance suffered a cyber attack that interrupted access to email accounts and server functions. million ransom. Pierluigi Paganini.

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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 -->.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 12, 2020

A ransomware attack that targeted the offices of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, forced to shut down its entire computer network. The city of Knoxville, Tennessee, has shut down its computer network following a ransomware attack. Cyber attacks can happen to anyone or any government no matter how good the defense is.

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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) announced ransomware infected almost all of its Windows systems on Monday, December 23. ” reads the notice published by the UM.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

On March 21, the Maze ransomware operators published some of the stolen files on their “leak site,” after the refusal of the research firm of paying the ransom. “On Saturday 14 March 2020, HMR was subjected to a targeted and sophisticated attack by cyber criminals. . “We have no intention of paying.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 20, 2022

There was a 30% increase in suspicious ransomware-related activities reported to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network from January 2021 through June 2021 compared to all of 2020. There was a 191% increase in average monthly ransomware payments in 2021 compared to 2020, according to a recent CYBERSCOOP article.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

NetWalker ransomware operators continue to be very active, according to McAfee the cybercrime gang has earned more than $25 million since March 2020. McAfee researchers believe that the NetWalker ransomware operators continue to be very active, the gang is believed to have earned more than $25 million since March 2020.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

DoJ charges two Iranian men over their alleged role in creating and spreading the infamous SamSam ransomware. Two Iranian men, Faramarz Shahi Savandi (34) and Mohammad Mehdi Shah Mansouri (27) have been charged by DoJ for their role in creating and distributing the dreaded SamSam ransomware. ” reads the DoJ indictment. .

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2020

Snake Ransomware operators launched a new campaign that has infected numerous companies worldwide including an health care organization. The operators behind the Snake Ransomware have launched a new campaign that targeted companies worldwide and that infected at least one organization in the healthcare industry over the last few days.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

NetWalker ransomware operators continue to be very active, according to McAfee the cybercrime gang has earned more than $25 million since March 2020. McAfee researchers believe that the NetWalker ransomware operators continue to be very active, the gang is believed to have earned more than $25 million since March 2020.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2020

System supporting libraries in Volusia County were hit by a cyber attack, the incident took down 600 computers at Volusia County Public Library (VCPL) branches. The attack started around 7 AM on January 9, 2020. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ” Source BleepingComputer.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. 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.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 6, 2019

Over the last few days, a new ransomware campaign infected several users around the world as part of the #OpJerusalem campaign. Criminals used UPX packer to protect malware code written in Go and a RSA public certificate is hardcoded inside malware to encrypt all user’s target files. How ransomware is distributed.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2019

LockerGoga is the most active ransomware, experts warns it focuses on targeting companies and bypass AV signature-based detection. LockerGoga ransomware is a crypto-malware that loads the malicious file on the system from an infected email attachment. In addition, the ransomware has also not been detected by Microsoft Windows Defender.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

In December, Maastricht University was hit with ransomware attack, now the university admitted to have paid the ransom requested by crooks. In December 2019, Maastricht University (UM) announced that ransomware infected almost all of its Windows systems on December 23. stated a notice published by the UM in December. “UM

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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 -->.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

The Australian brewery and dairy conglomerate Lion suffered two cyber attacks in a few days this month. When the first attack took place, the systems at Lion were infected with the REvil ransomware and attackers demanded a ransom of reportedly $1 million last week. reads the message.

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Security Affairs

JULY 27, 2020

Smartwatch and wearable device maker Garmin announced that its computer networks were coming back after the ransomware attack that took place last week. 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.

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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. Actors behind Maze ransomware release files stolen from City of Pensacola. Actors behind Maze ransomware release files stolen from City of Pensacola.

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Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2020

The notorious Lazarus Group is using a new multi-platform malware framework, dubbed MATA, in attacks aimed at organizations worldwide, to deploy Kaspersky researchers observed that MATA was used by the threat actors to distribute ransomware (i.e. VHD ransomware) and steal customer databases. ” concludes the report.

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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. Reading Municipal Light Department, an electric utility in Massachusetts, hit by ransomware. Silence Hacking Crew threatens Australian banks of DDoS attacks. Fbot re-emerged, the backstage.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

So, if we can lower cyber dwell times, also known as meantime-to-detect (MTTD), mean-time-to-respond (MTTR), or a combination of both, it should help in reducing the impact of cyber crime. But while lowering cyber threat dwell times always help, until you lower them to under a few hours or days, many cyber-attacks will still succeed.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Cyber attacks like the one that crippled Yahoo! s external site were not recently reissued, allowing cyber attackers to have ongoing access to encrypted communications. After Conti Ransomware Group Attacks Costa Rica, U.S. Top Financial Services Encryption Threats and Insight from a Former Hacker!

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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. Uncovering New Magecart Implant Attacking eCommerce. US CISA warns of Ransomware attacks impacting pipeline operations.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 6, 2019

Over the last few days, a new ransomware campaign infected several users around the world as part of the #OpJerusalem campaign. Criminals used UPX packer to protect malware code written in Go and a RSA public certificate is hardcoded inside malware to encrypt all user’s target files. How ransomware is distributed.

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Spinone

AUGUST 10, 2018

Ransomware has been plaguing companies and citizens for more than 25 years now , but it was not until the 21st century before the threat gained worldwide attention. Brief Definition Ransomware is a kind of malicious software or malware. Brief Definition Ransomware is a kind of malicious software or malware. in these mobiles.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2019

GCHQ implements World War II cipher machines in encryption app CyberChef. Slack Launched Encryption Key Addon For Businesses. Aluminum producer Norsk Hydro hit by a massive cyber attack. Ransomware delivered through WinRAR exploit. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2020

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2021

If this is true, then it does not answer the question as to why many of the largest and best protected global corporations and Governments institutions worldwide have been victims of major Cyber-attacks despite deploying the most expensive defence solutions in the market. For more information on this breach, see Embraer Cyber Attack.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2019

Ransomware threat makes the headlines again, this time an attack hit the computers of Jackson County, Georgia, paralyzing the government activity. Computers of Jackson County, Georgia, were infected with ransomware that paralyzed the government activity until officials decided to pay a $400,000 ransom to decrypt the files.

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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.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

I held this position from 2000 through 2014, during which time Windows emerged as a prime target for both precocious script kiddies and emerging criminal hacking rings. Erin: What are some of the biggest cyber threats that businesses face today? Erin: How has the ransomware threat evolved in recent years?

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

2014-2018 — Marriott International — A breach occurs on systems supporting Starwood hotel brands beginning in 2014. Attackers remain in the system after Marriott acquires Starwood in 2016 and aren’t discovered until September 2018. The attackers demand $300 per computer to unlock the code. presidential election.

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