Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In all the attacks the ransomware encrypting files on the infected systems and in one of the security incidents threat actors compromised a system used to control the SCADA industrial equipment. RDP accesses); Exploitation of vulnerabilities affecting control systems running vulnerable firmware versions.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Also known as Gozi, Ursnif has evolved over the years to include a persistence mechanism, methods to avoid sandboxes and virtual machines, and search capability for disk encryption software to attempt key extraction for unencrypting files. A 2020 LokiBot variant was disguised as a launcher for the Fortnite multiplayer video game.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

The threat actors are actively exploiting the following vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiOS: CVE-2018-13379 ; CVE-2020-12812 ; CVE-2019-5591. The joint alert also states that attackers scanning also enumerated devices for the CVE-2020-12812 and CVE-2019-5591 flaws. Implement network segmentation.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

The Darkside ransomware gang first emerged in the threat landscape in August 2020, in recent months the group was very active and targeted organizations worldwide. Update software , including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets, in a timely manner. Implement regular data backup procedures .

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Malwarebytes

MAY 6, 2022

REvil (aka Sodinokibi) first appeared in May 2020 and has been responsible for numerous high-profile ransomware attacks, including arguably the biggest ransomware attack of all time—a supply-chain attack on Kaseya VSA in July 2021 that is thought to have affected over 1,000 businesses. An old enemy returns. Ransomware attacks in April 2022.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

The files are then held for ransom and the victim is threatened by data loss, because of the encryption, and leaking of the exfiltrated data. Files are encrypted with a combination of AES-256 and RSA-4096 via the Microsoft CryptoAPI , as per CrowdStrike. Earlier versions appended the.CONTI extension to encrypted files.

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Healthcare Ransomware Encryption Passwords 105

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Here are five significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities with IoT in 2020. As an example, we could use communications between systems that are not properly encrypted. Improper encryption. Hackers or other malicious sources can intercept poorly encrypted communications on the web. The Threat is Definitely Real.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

By January 2023, education had claimed over 80 percent of all global malware incidents —a staggering lead that has held since 2020. In fact, 57 percent of all ransomware incidents disclosed to the FBI involved K–12 districts at the start of the 2020/2021 school year, compared to just 28 percent the year prior.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

Ransomware: Encryption, Exfiltration, and Extortion. Ransomware perpetrators of the past presented a problem of availability through encryption. Prevent Rely solely on offline backups Disallow unnecessary file sharing. Detect Focus on encryption Assume exfiltration. Old way New way. The newest agency in the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

Encrypting Data in Transit. Many software-defined networking solutions (SDN) have built-in 128- and 256-bit AES encryption and IPsec-based VPN capabilities. However, with TLS-encrypted traffic accounting for most traffic across the internet, it’s far more challenging to examine at scale. Inspecting Web Traffic.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

To penetrate and encrypt as many systems as possible, some threat groups have started writing ransomware code using cross-platform programming languages like Python, Rust, or Golang. Automatic data backups to offsite and/or segmented servers will be key in keeping businesses operational in case of breach. Ransomware mitigations.

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Ransomware Manufacturing Government Computers and Electronics 107

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

October 29, 2020. Once dropped, Ryuk uses AES-256 to encrypt files and an RSA public key to encrypt the AES key.". Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. Here is how to mitigate your risk: [link] — Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (@CISAgov).

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Ransomware Healthcare Backups Cybercrime 67

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

The DazzleSpy backdoor software had interesting features to foil detection, including end-to-end encryption to avoid firewall inspection as well as a feature that cut off communication if a TLS-inspection proxy was detected. Deploy data encryption at rest and in transit. See the Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With over 600,000 devices, this botnet exposed just how vulnerable IoT devices could be and led to the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020. A strain of keylogger malware dubbed LokiBot notably increased in 2020. Other forms of ransomware threaten to publicize sensitive information within the encrypted data.

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McAfee

AUGUST 24, 2021

It is estimated that there are over 200 million IV infusions administered globally each year, and 2020 sales of IV pumps in the US were at $13.5 Lastly, the pump runs its own custom Real Time Operating System (RTOS) and firmware on a M32C microcontroller. The backup archive can then be downloaded for later restore of the settings.

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Computers and Electronics Authentication Software Risk 145

Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

Conti ransomware and the group that distributes it has been a dangerous, noisy presence in the ransomware ecosystem since 2020. Implement regular backups of all data to be stored as air-gapped, password-protected copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released.

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SecureList

JANUARY 31, 2024

However, they can learn to mitigate the impact more effectively (for example, through better securing the most confidential data, and with proper backup and incident response plans). Potential victims are unlikely to become immune to attacks any time soon. Vehicle manufacturers and service providers sometimes do likewise.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You want to make sure the devices used are hardened, they don’t have unnecessary outside access, that they are kept up-to-date with their software, firmware, etc. Things like network encryption, certificate pinning - is this device domain joined or not? In 2020, we’re stuck in the middle of these two extremes right now.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You want to make sure the devices used are hardened, they don’t have unnecessary outside access, that they are kept up-to-date with their software, firmware, etc. Things like network encryption, certificate pinning - is this device domain joined or not? In 2020, we’re stuck in the middle of these two extremes right now.

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Hacking Mobile Software Technology 52

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

You want to make sure the devices used are hardened, they don’t have unnecessary outside access, that they are kept up-to-date with their software, firmware, etc. Things like network encryption, certificate pinning - is this device domain joined or not? In 2020, we’re stuck in the middle of these two extremes right now.

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SecureList

JULY 28, 2022

We identified a Windows variant of this sample using the same string encryption algorithm, internal modules, and functionalities. In late 2021, we encountered a malicious DXE driver incorporated into several UEFI firmware images that were flagged by our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019).

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

553% increase in DNS Flood attacks from 1H 2020 to 2H 2023. Ransomware & Data Theft Organizations worldwide continue to feel the pain of ransomware attacks, although many ransomware gangs may be shifting to extortion over data theft instead of encrypted data. 20,551 gambling industry attacks. 54% on-prem infrastructure.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 94

eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

Already a leading SD-WAN pick, the HPE subsidiary boosted its market position with acquisitions of security vendor Cape Networks in 2018 and WAN specialist Silver Peak Systems in 2020. Features: Cisco SD-WAN. Features: Juniper Session Smart Routers and SASE. Open Systems.

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