Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

Are Maze operators behind the attack on the IT services giant Cognizant? Please give me your vote for European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards – VOTE FOR YOUR WINNERS [link]. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Computers are secure than smart phones- If that was the case, then why the former encountered more malware attacks in the year 2020-21 and why is that the latter is not been used for only communications. With that said, it depends on the usage and the cyber hygiene of the users.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The new BlackByte exfiltration tool performs a series of checks both to make sure it’s not running in a sandboxed environment and to monitor for antivirus tools – similar to BlackByte’s pattern of behavior. BlackByte Exfiltration Tool. Exbyte then searches for document files (.txt,doc,pdf),

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

When the attack happened multiple antivirus programs were disabled by the attack and hard drives just lit up with activity. September 24, 2020. United Health Services cyber attack statement. I was sitting at my computer charting when all of this started. All machines in my department are Dell Win10 boxes.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

ransomware to conduct the cyber-attack, the hackers threaten to expose stolen files unless the company pays a ransom. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time the company has experienced such an attack. To detect attacks, scan all emails and conduct regular data backups. using the LockBit 2.0

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

This could include malware that antivirus and security solutions can’t detect; a secure internet connection to prevent tracing; initial access to victim companies’ networks or mailboxes (which is also key to many ransomware infections); effective social engineering content; fraudulent content hosting, and more.

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

Cyber-attacks are on the rise and are becoming more potent with each day. Whether you use your computer for personal or professional purposes, cyber-attacks are an imminent threat to your privacy and personal or professional information. Identity Theft Protection Tools.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

This week, cybersecurity firm Akamai said they have observed more than 246 million web application attacks levied against the gaming industry between 2019 and 2020. billion attacks tracked by the company across different countries. People are more invested in their games because so much of their social lives were restricted.”.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 28, 2021

billion in funding in 2020. In September 2020, Axis Security raised $32 million in Series B funding, for a total of $49 million over three rounds. Most traditional tools used for investigating cyber-attacks cannot assess potential impacts on these environments. Overall cybercrime costs are expected to reach $10.5

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The epidemic went truly mainstream with the release of CryptoLocker back in 2013, and it has since transformed into a major dark web economy spawning the likes of Sodinokibi, Ryuk, and Maze lineages that are targeting the enterprise on a huge scale in 2020. In early 2020, several cybercriminals groups followed suit. About the essayist.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

China has been using #Taidoor malware to conduct #cyber espionage on governments, corporations, and think tanks. NSCS @cse_cst @CISAgov @FBI [link] — @U.S.CyberCommand (@US_CYBERCOM) August 3, 2020. See the latest malware analysis report on their TTPs at @CNMF_CyberAlert.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

As users have increasingly moved from desktop operating systems to mobile devices as their primary form of computing, cyber attackers have taken notice and malware has followed. More than 3 million of those attacks represented new types of malware. Additionally, of those attacks, 35% tried to steal credentials.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

In 2020 groups were demanding as much as $30 million to unlock a victim’s files and systems. UK School Cyber-Attack affects 40,000 Pupils’ Email. Birmingham College falls victim to 'Major Ransomware Attack'. Banks and Insurers to Face Tough Cyber Stress Tests under Bank of England Plan.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 30, 2023

10 ) And of course, IT systems and devices should be equipped with up-to-date antivirus software to quickly detect and alert users of malware that may have been unintentionally downloaded. About EclecticIQ Intelligence and Research EclecticIQ is a global provider of threat intelligence, hunting and response technology and services.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

billion malware attacks worldwide in just the first half of 2022. Though polite, the Creeper was still an annoyance to some, and in 1971, Ray Tomlinson developed the first antivirus software , called Reaper. One of the first pieces of antivirus software , McAfee’s VirusScan, was released in 1987.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 12, 2021

True enough, cyber attacks are steadily becoming more sophisticated across the board and the attack surface continues to expand as digital transformation accelerates. At the same time, more organizations are taking cyber risk mitigation as seriously as they should. “We

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2022

Cyber attacks are increasing at an alarming rate, and cybercriminals are devising new tactics to achieve their unscrupulous goals nearly on a daily basis. billion in 2020.”. MSSPs in 2022. What happens on the market? Well, as MSSP Alert notes, “In the Americas, the MSSP and PSSP market will reach $18.81

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2021

Experts from Kaspersky explained that in February 2019, multiple antivirus companies received a collection of malware samples, some of them cannot be associated with the activity of known APT groups. . In November 2019, ESET researchers discovered a new downloader, dubbed DePriMon, that used new “Port Monitor” methods in attacks in the wild.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Company Sector Year Status Isovalent Cloud security 2020 Private Illumio Cloud security 2015 Private SignalFx Monitoring 2015 Acquired: Splunk CipherCloud Cloud security 2012 Acquired: Lookout Lookout Mobile security 2011 Private. a16z Investments. ForgePoint Capital. ForgePoint Investments. Insight Investments. Kleiner Perkins Investments.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. It can shut down your business – in the case of healthcare organizations that can be life-threatening for patients – damage your reputation with customers and employees, and invite further attacks as cybercriminals view your organization as an easy mark.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Ransomware attacks have become much more dangerous and have evolved beyond basic security defenses and business continuity techniques like next-gen antivirus and backups. As part of double extortion attacks, tactics often include the threat of DDoS attacks. What is Double Extortion Ransomware?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Below are 10 best practices organizations should be employing to better position themselves and their customers for cyber safety. Endpoint security – mobile device management (MDM) policies, antivirus (AV) solutions, URL filtering and blocking are all considered good cyber hygiene to block the most basic cyber threats.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

This is one of the most widespread cyber threats, making up at least 27% of all malware incidents as per Verizon’s annual DBIR report (2020). Shortly after a ransomware attack, cybercriminals will demand a ransom amount, usually in cryptocurrency, in exchange for the cipher key. Ransomware. Computer worms.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The FBI, CISA, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) recently revealed that the number of ransomware incidents against K-12 districts increased dramatically at the beginning of fall 2020 classes. Set antivirus and anti-malware solutions to automatically update; conduct regular scans.".

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Ransomware is one of the most widespread cyber threats, making up at least 27% of all malware incidents as per Verizon’s annual DBIR report (2020). Shortly after a ransomware attack, cybercriminals will demand a ransom amount, usually in cryptocurrency, in exchange for the cipher key. Ransomware. Computer Worms.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Series A Cado Security 2020 London, UK 26 $11.5 Series B Wiz 2020 Tel Aviv, Israel 186 $230.0 Most traditional tools used for investigating cyber attacks cannot assess potential impacts on these environments. Startup Est Headquarters Staff Funding Funding Type DoControl 2020 New York, NY 37 $13.4 Series B SECURITI.ai

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 1, 2021

” Lookout data indicates that about 15 percent of financial services employees encountered a mobile phishing attempt each quarter in 2020. ” Further reading: Cyber Insurers Pull Back Amid Increase in Cyber Attacks, Costs. Attacks Continue. The pace of high-profile cyber attacks continues unabated.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

In this blog post, we'll explore common techniques used to penetrate systems and how organizations can defend against each type of attack. Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

AV-Comparatives quickly tested several known anti-malware and antivirus products against HermeticWiper and its variants and found that Malwarebytes, among others, detected the malware.). Current analyses of HermeticWiper reveal that the malware is being delivered in highly-targeted attacks in Ukraine, Latvia, and Lithuania.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Since last October, we have seen enterprises such as SolarWinds, Colonial Pipeline, JBS USA Holdings, Kesaya, Olympus and more become victims of large-scale cyber attacks, causing ripple effects for the companies and their customers. digital infrastructure against frequent and sophisticated attacks.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Going forward, we can expect the trend of ransomware attacks to continue, more malware designed to attack smartphones and mobile devices, a growing number of Internet of Things devices, all with their own security concerns, and increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks.

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SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Number of new ransomware modifications, Q1 2020 – Q1 2021 ( download ). Number of users attacked by ransomware Trojans. In Q1 2021, Kaspersky products and technologies protected 91,841 users from ransomware attacks. Number of unique users attacked by ransomware Trojans, Q1 2021 ( download ). .

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