The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Balaban This ransomware was doing the rounds over spam generated by the Gameover ZeuS botnet, which had been originally launched in 2011 as a toolkit for stealing victim’s banking credentials and was repurposed for malware propagation. These included PClock, CryptoLocker 2.0, Crypt0L0cker, and TorrentLocker. About the essayist.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 10, 2022

Observed since: October 2017 Ransomware note: readme.txt Ransomware extension: dihlxbl Kill Chain: Being Distributed via Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome (Korean users) Sample hash: 06ea8f2b8b70b665cbecab797125733f75014052d710515c5ca2d908f3852349. Mitigations. Source: IC3.gov. How Malwarebytes protects against ransomware.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2020

Fxmsp gained worldwide fame in May 2019, after it was reported that the networks belonging to leading antivirus software companies had been compromised. In early 2017, he created accounts on several other Russian-speaking forums, including on the infamous exploit[.]in, Geography and victims. Proxy seller. The big fish.

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Pentester Academy

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Introduction In May 2017, a worldwide ransomware attack infamously known as WannaCry was set in motion. This ransomware made use of the EternalBlue , an exploit of Microsoft’s implementation of their SMB protocol, released by The Shadow Brokers hacker group in April 2017, to gain access to remote Windows machines in most cases.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware. Jump ahead: Adware. RAM scraper.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2018

The malicious code used in the attack was tracked as Ryuk ransomware, it appears connected to Hermes malware that was associated with the notorious Lazarus APT group. ” The HERMES ransomware was first spotted in October 2017 when it was involved in a targeted attack against the Far Eastern International Bank (FEIB) in Taiwan. .

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

With a 250% increase compared to 2016, its global damages are predicted to exceed $5 billion in 2017. With every new type of crypto or locker , the hash sum is changed, so an antivirus that is effective against one malware family will be ineffective a few months later against another type of ransomware.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

This post examines the activities of Khoroshev’s many alter egos on the cybercrime forums, and tracks the career of a gifted malware author who has written and sold malicious code for the past 14 years. This user said they specialize in developing malware, creating computer worms, and crafting new ways to hijack Web browsers.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. The victim is sent an email with an attachment, and once they click on the link, the malware file downloads. The developer has fewer risks, and the buyer does all of the work.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Information Technology research and advisory company, Gartner, presented its top predictions for the cybersecurity industry for 2017 earlier this year. Adoption of Adaptive Security Architecture It’s no longer sufficient to install a firewall and the latest antivirus software and hope for the best.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

Phishing commonly tricks users into disclosing their login credentials or executing malware on their computers. Watering holes, or legitimate websites infected with malware, attempt to deliver malicious payloads or to steal credentials in a manner similar to phishing attacks only in a different media.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In the first week of January, the pharmaceutical giant Merck quietly settled its years-long lawsuit over whether or not its property and casualty insurers would cover a $700 million claim filed after the devastating NotPetya cyberattack in 2017. But this is easier said than done.

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Spinone

JANUARY 22, 2020

WannaCry ransomware This ransomware first appeared in May 2017 and has left the major mark in the history of cyberattacks. How WannaCry spreads The first step is standard for ransomware infection: a user opens a phishing email and downloads malicious attachment through which malware infects the computer.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Ransomware is a special malware that blocks access to your data or device until you pay a ransom, hence the name. Ransomware Examples WannaCry was one of the major headliners in 2017. Petya was a reason behind many attacks during 2016 and 2017. In 2017, every 40 seconds someone got a ransomware infection.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

These priority maintenance requirements should also be extended to other security solutions that protect DNS servers such as firewalls and antivirus applications. Relatively high frequency backups (daily or at least weekly). Local backups for quick access. Cloud backups in case of local failure. and DNS firewalls.

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Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

The example – NotPetya cyberattack against Ukraine in 2017. Ransomware Definition Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts users’ files and makes them inaccessible unless they pay a ransom in a given time. This type of malware usually leaves the underlying system unharmed.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 13, 2020

First, why is ransomware the fastest growing malware threat? Why Ransomware is the Fastest Growing Malware Threat Since 2016, over 4,000 ransomware attacks have occurred daily. As is often the case, the cost of restoring files from backups can amount to more than paying the ransom. Backups aren’t working.

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Spinone

JUNE 21, 2018

It did not make a zero-day exploit , but used the vulnerability that had been discovered and fixed by Microsoft in March 2017. Antivirus and internet security companies work hard on it, but you never know when the decryption software will become available. For successful recovery, backup must take place BEFORE the ransom occurs.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

From a GUI enterprise manager to advanced logical replication, backup and recovery, and a migration toolkit, EDB is a go-to vendor for all Postgre database administrators. McAfee is widely known for bringing the first antivirus software to market. Also Read: Top 9 Network Access Control (NAC) Solutions for 2021.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In the ever-evolving world of malware , rootkits are some of the most dangerous threats out there. Because of how deeply embedded kernel-mode rootkits are within a computer’s system, they can be one of the most damaging types of malware out there. Looking for More About Malware? Check Out What is Malware?

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Fox IT

MAY 4, 2021

In this post we provide some history, analysis and observations on this most pernicious family of banking malware targeting Oceania, the UK, Germany and Italy. Despite its long and rich history in the cyber-criminal underworld, the Gozi malware family is surrounded with mystery and confusion. Introduction.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2022

Antivirus companies like McAfee jumped on the opportunity to provide anti-APT products. APTs typically have a development team that creates targeted tools or malware to advance their operations. Though the malware is usually specialized towards targets, it is common for them to share traits when made by a single APT group.

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