Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The Nefilim ransomware operators have posted a long list of files that appear to belong to Italian eyewear and eyecare giant Luxottica. Security experts believe that threat actor exploited the above flaw to infect the systems at the company with ransomware. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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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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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Rarely do cybercriminal gangs that deploy ransomware gain the initial access to the target themselves. In this post we’ll look at the clues left behind by “ Babam ,” the handle chosen by a cybercriminal who has sold such access to ransomware groups on many occasions over the past few years. com and wwwpexpay[.]com.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

On S unday , the Mexican state-owned oil company Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) was infected with the DoppelPaymer ransomware. On Sunday, a piece of the DoppelPaymer ransomware infected systems of the Mexican state-owned oil company Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) taking down part of its network. Source BleepingComputer. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2020

Microsoft is warning dozens of hospitals of the risks of ransomware attacks due to insecure VPN devices and gateways exposed online. Recently Microsoft has published details about human-operated ransomware attacks that targeted organizations in various industries. ” reads the post published by Microsoft.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) warns of cyber attacks exploiting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) vulnerabilities. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a widely adopted protocol for remote administration, but it could dramatically enlarge the attack surface if it isn’t properly managed. Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

The data shows how perceptions around cyber and technology risks, from ransomware and other cyber-attacks to the threats posed by AI, are changing the global business risk landscape. The economic impact of cybercrime on business across the globe continues to reach new levels, with the cost predicted to reach US$10.5

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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 19, 2019

A ransomware attack knocked the Weather Channel off the air for at least 90 minutes Thursday morning, federal law enforcement are investigating the incident. A ranomware attack knocked the Weather Channel off the air for at least 90 minutes Thursday morning, federal law enforcement are investigating the incident.

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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 14, 2020

Systems at Australian beverages company Lion were infected with a ransomware that disrupted to manufacturing processes and customer service. Systems at Australian beverages company Lion were infected with a ransomware, the security breach caused the disruption of manufacturing processes and customer service. Pierluigi Paganini.

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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

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Like all ransomware, this is a type of malware that, once introduced into an organization, encrypts the data and then requires the victim to pay a ransom in order to decrypt it. Black attack analyzed by TG Soft ‘s CRAM researchers, showed that access by cyber criminals was via exposed RDP. Black The LockBit 3.0

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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. ” reported Bleeping Computer.

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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. Million since late 2015.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Another ransomware attack made the headlines, the victim is the state government of Louisiana, numerous services have been impacted. “Today, we activated the state’s cybersecurity team in response to an attempted ransomware attack that is affecting some state servers.

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Herjavec Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

It’s shouldn’t be surprising to hear that the healthcare industry is suffering from a variety of cyber ailments. Ransomware. But you can’t get distracted from the fastest-growing type of cybercrime. Ransomware damage costs will grow 57X from 2015 to 2021, according to a report from Cybersecurity Ventures.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 5, 2021

But, what is the relationship of languages in data privacy, and how can a reliable translation help prevent cyber-attacks? Oftentimes, a cyber attack or cyber hack happens when people don’t know what’s happening in their gadgets. million confidential corporate information. But, how is it possible?

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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. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the FBI published a joint alert on the activity associated with the infamous SamSam ransomware. In March 2018, computer systems in the City of Atlanta were infected by ransomware, the cyber attack was confirmed by the City officials. Million since late 2015.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Supply-chain will become more of a sweet spot for targeted ransomware and state-sponsored espionage campaigns. Businesses will still be mostly concerned with ransomware. We can therefore expect that cybercrime groups from either block will feel safe to attack companies from the opposing side.

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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

MARCH 1, 2020

Raccoon Malware, a success case in the cybercrime ecosystem. 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. Lampion malware v2 February 2020.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

Computer Weekly said it had learnt that FatFace paid a £1.5m ($2 million US dollar) ransom to the Conti Ransomware gang , disclosing the gang gained access to FatFace network and their IT systems via a phishing email on 10th January 2021. More and More Ransomware Attacks. conduct employee phishing tests. All very sound advice.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 14, 2019

The City Hall of Del Rio, a city in and the county seat of Val Verde County, Texas, was hit by a ransomware attack, operations were suspended. Last week, the City Hall of Del Rio, a city in and the county seat of Val Verde County, Texas, was hit by a ransomware attack. SecurityAffairs – Del Rio City Hall, ransomware).

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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

APRIL 25, 2019

Fortunately, the cyber attack has not impacted production systems, order processing, US-based M-B Companies, or its telematics platform. Aebi Schmidt did not share technical details of the cyber attack, but according to TechCrunch, the company was hit by a ransomware. SecurityAffairs – Aebi Schmidt, ransomware).

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2019

On July 6, a ransomware attack brought down government computer systems at La Porte County, Indiana, finally, the county decided to pay $130,000 ransom. Now La Porte County decided to pay $130,000 to recover data on systems infected with the ransomware. ” reported the WSBT.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2020

While the Coronavirus outbreak is threatening the world, the INTERPOL warns that crooks are increasingly targeting hospitals with ransomware. The INTERPOL (International Criminal Police Organisation) is warning of ransomware attacks against hospitals despite the currently ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. reported BleepingComputer.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Ransomware, for example, usually doesn’t self-replicate. billion malware attacks worldwide in just the first half of 2022. The Rise of Ransomware: 2011-2022. The 2010s and early 2020s have been marked by an increased prevalence in ransomware attacks. This isn’t necessarily true of other types of malware.

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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

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

The first task is on the channel for cyber specialists. A Telegram channel was used to coordinate the efforts and plan the cyber-attacks that will be conducted by the IT Army. Aushev said the volunteers would be divided into defensive and offensive cyber units. The position of the cybercrime gang is clear.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2019

can at least imagine the consequences of a severe cyber attack that affected the country’s ability to proceed with normal operations. According to a 2014 report, cybercriminals orchestrated 75 percent of attacks through publicly known software vulnerabilities. Cybercrime Is Extremely Profitable. trillion annually.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2018

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2018

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Cyber attack took offline flight display screens at the Bristol Airport. Researcher devised a new CSS & HTML attack that causes iPhone reboot or freezes Macs. New XBash malware combines features from ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, botnets, and worms. The best news of the week with Security Affairs. 20% discount.

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