SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The group of threat actors has been observed exploiting known vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiOS and Microsoft Exchange servers since early 2021 to gain access to a wide range of targeted entities. The mitigation techniques include the following: Implement and Enforce Backup and Restoration Policies and Procedures. police department.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

As of November 2021, BlackByte ransomware had compromised multiple US and foreign businesses, including entities in at least three US critical infrastructure sectors (government facilities, financial, and food & agriculture).” Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The AvosLocker ransomware-as-a-service emerged in the threat landscape in September 2021, since January the group expanded its targets by implementing the support for encrypting Linux systems, specifically VMware ESXi servers. Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Their main focus is on cybercrime investigations. According to Forbes, the IoT market may double by 2021, reaching $520 billion. The range of topics highlighted is wide: ransomware protection, antivirus software, blockchain technologies in security, and much more. Here you can find articles on recent cybersecurity updates.

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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. In 2021, 56 percent of K–12 schools and 64 percent of higher education institutions reported being hit by some type of ransomware.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers recently published lessons learned from the disruptive and costly ransomware attack in May 2021 on Ireland’s public health system. Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE), which operates the country’s public health system, got hit with Conti ransomware on May 14, 2021.

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SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

According to a report by the Barracuda cybersecurity company, in 2021, businesses with fewer than 100 employees experienced far more social engineering attacks than larger ones. Make regular backups of essential data to ensure that corporate information stays safe in an emergency.

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 1, 2021

I went on the record saying that 2021 will be the most profound year in cybersecurity in our global history, and it’s no secret that the challenges we’ve faced in the cybersecurity community so far this year have been unprecedented and demanding. If I can emphasize one thing it’s that cybersecurity isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Here’s a look at some of the more notable cybercrime stories from the past year, as covered by KrebsOnSecurity and elsewhere. This bold about-face dumbfounded many longtime Norton users because antivirus firms had spent years broadly classifying all cryptomining programs as malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Every nation analyzed the trends of cybercrime as apprehensions rose. If law enforcement does not attempt to match cybercrime’s rapid rise in popularity, criminals will continue to get away with their actions. Take the medical and science sectors during the pandemic, for example — this event made them relevant targets for cybercrime.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Since 2008, antivirus and cybersecurity software testers AV-TEST have kept track of the number of newly-developed malware worldwide, totaling at nearly 1 billion as of September 2022. A report from IBM claims that 21% of all cyber attacks the company remediated in 2021 were ransomware, making it the most common type of attack in the report.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 11, 2021

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 05:19. Even the most critical damages caused by ransomware are repairable as long as you have a solid backup strategy. Intergovernmental organizations, national police departments, and antivirus vendors do their best to have the information corrupted by encryption malware available to its legitimate holders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2021 is a time to reflect on the major technological and lifestyle shifts brought on by the pandemic and their security implications. Remote work unexpectedly became the norm in 2020, and as we close out 2021, the hybrid work model may be here to stay for decades to come.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

The leaked chats show that the Conti group — which fluctuated in size from 65 to more than 100 employees — budgeted several thousand dollars each month to pay for a slew of security and antivirus tools. 12, 2021, in regards to their ransomware negotiations with LeMans Corp., “ Trump “), a top Conti overlord.

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