Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

implement offline storage and tape-based backup. Network & Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018 were introduced into UK law three years ago and has parallels with the DPAGDPR law which was introduced at the same time. FBI Internet Crime Report 2020: Cybercrime Skyrocketed, with Email Compromise Accounting for 43% of Losses.

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Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 122

Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) found that K–12 cyberattacks more than tripled over the pandemic, from 400 reported incidents in 2018 to over 1,300 in 2021. Require all accounts with credentialed logins to comply with NIST standards for password policies. cannot be altered or deleted).

Education 63

Education Ransomware Cybersecurity Risk 63

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

31, 2021, the HSE’s antivirus software detected the execution of two software tools commonly used by ransomware groups — Cobalt Strike and Mimikatz — on the Patient Zero Workstation. But the antivirus software was set to monitor mode, so it did not block the malicious commands.”

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Healthcare Ransomware Antivirus Software 264

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

Organizations in the throes of cleaning up after a ransomware outbreak typically will change passwords for all user accounts that have access to any email systems, servers and desktop workstations within their network. Multiple personal and business banking portals; -Microsoft Office365 accounts. Department of Homeland Security.

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Passwords Ransomware Password Management Malware 198

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This included all contacts, sent and received messages with attached files, names of chats/channels, name and phone number of the account owner – the target’s entire correspondence. The idea behind this type of malware is to load the final payload without the loading process or the payload itself being detected by antivirus, EDR, etc.

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Malware Ransomware Encryption Energy and Utilities 93

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The hackers hit Hancock Regional Hospital during a severe 2018 flu season. Regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts and avoid reusing passwords for different accounts. Audit user accounts with administrative privileges and configure access controls with least privilege in mind.

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Ransomware Healthcare Backups Cybercrime 63

Spinone

OCTOBER 13, 2020

As is often the case, the cost of restoring files from backups can amount to more than paying the ransom. This is quite a feat as it was only first discovered in mid-august 2018. Backups aren’t working. Restoring from backup is certainly preferable to paying the bad guys for the damage they have inflicted.

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Ransomware Backups Data breaches Encryption 52

Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

Some estimates of the damages exceed one billion dollars, taking into account data loss, service outages, disrupted operations, and recovery. This type of ransomware reached its peak popularity in the years 2013-2018. In fact, only 25% of home users have automatic weekly backups. But how does ransomware work?

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Ransomware Encryption Antivirus Backups 59

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

For example, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires security features such as encryption to protect patients’ health information. Second, encryption key rotation can render data stored in backups or on removable media inaccessible. However, key rotation also adds complexity.

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Spinone

JULY 3, 2020

You can remember the massive story with Facebook’s misuse of customer information in 2018; other big players like British Airways and Marriott International have also suffered from €200 million and €99 million GDPR fines , respectively. If you have customers, employees, or suppliers from the E.U.

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Data breaches Marketing Data collection Antivirus 52

ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

In reaction to this in 2018 Aaron Z Lewis, a young designer, wrote in his Twitter feed, in light of the latest Facebook scandal. Vamosi: One area where women in particular find themselves trapped, is that the man in the relationship, typically owns all the property, or has the bank accounts or has the credit rating.

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Technology Software Surveillance Media 52

Fox IT

MAY 4, 2021

The style of this operation differed drastically from the way in which RM3 operated between 2018 and 2019, when there was a partnership with a distributor actor called Sagrid. Around 2018/2019, Sagrid actively spread malware in Australia and New Zealand, using advanced techniques to deliver it to their victims. Backup controllers.

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Banking Malware Encryption Architecture 98

Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2022

Antivirus companies like McAfee jumped on the opportunity to provide anti-APT products. Lateral movement is the specialization of this malware, taking over machine after machine using the credentials of a single successfully compromised account. Offline backups. From then on, APT became a heavily used, marketable term.

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Social Engineering Backups Malware Ransomware 72