SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It exploits vulnerabilities in the software used by the target companies: mostly known issues, such as the combination of ProxyShell and ProxyLogon for attacking Exchange servers, and security holes in the Veeam data backup and recovery service. Instead, it tried to exploit the CVE-2017-0199 vulnerability.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. In 2017, more than 300,000 WordPress websites were affected by a malicious plugin that allowed an attacker to place embedded hidden links on victim websites. If your antivirus software fails to notice a new strain, you can reinstall the browser. RAM scraper.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Whether deployed by ransomware groups or individuals via ransomware as a service (RaaS) , the most common method of ransomware deployment is a phishing email. Ransomware-proof backups: You can limit the damage caused by ransomware by maintaining an effective backup and disaster recovery plan.

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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. WannaCry decryptor 2.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Ransomware Examples WannaCry was one of the major headliners in 2017. Petya was a reason behind many attacks during 2016 and 2017. Sodinokibi (or REvil) ransomware infects computers by exploiting a vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic and using phishing emails. In 2017, every 40 seconds someone got a ransomware infection.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

Phishing & Watering Holes. The primary attack vector for most attacks, not just APTs, is to use phishing. Some APTs cast a wide net with general phishing attacks, but others use spear phishing attacks to target specific people and specific companies. Maintain effective endpoint security ( antivirus , EDR ).

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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.

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Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

The example – NotPetya cyberattack against Ukraine in 2017. Phishing Phishing is a fraudulent practice that tricks people into opening malicious emails and clicking on fake links that infect your computer with ransomware. There are two ways phishing scams operate: The email/SMS contains a link leading to a scam website.

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Spinone

JUNE 21, 2018

Only one week has passed after a mass phishing attack hit the Gmail users, and the world came under attack by a new global cyber threat called WannaCry ransomware. It did not make a zero-day exploit , but used the vulnerability that had been discovered and fixed by Microsoft in March 2017. And you never know when it will occur.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 13, 2020

As is often the case, the cost of restoring files from backups can amount to more than paying the ransom. National Security Agency tool that was leaked by the hacker group “Shadow Brokers” in 2017. Backups aren’t working. Ransomware today can actually look for backup files along with user data.

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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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