Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2021

UNC2465 cybercrime group that is affiliated with the Darkside ransomware gang has infected with malware the website of a CCTV camera vendor. An affiliate of the Darkside ransomware gang , tracked as UNC2465, has conducted a supply chain attack against a CCTV vendor, Mandiant researchers discovered. ” concludes the report.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As the year comes to an end, the total number of breaches is set to completely overshadow the previous annual high set in 2021. But even more alarming was the reported collaboration behind the attacks: a teen hacker group called Scattered Spider allegedly partnered with the Russian ransomware gang Alphv.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

It’s more frequent within the older part of the population, who find even straightforward tasks, like running an antivirus scan, quite tedious. At the same time, 28% of organizations experienced ransomware attacks. A VPN for PC could encrypt and reroute internet traffic but also block malicious websites.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Here are 12 New Year Resolutions for a safer and more secure digital you in 2021: Think before you click that email link: 2020 was a record-breaking year for ransomware, malware, and phishing , and many, if not most of these attacks were launched with the click on a link in an email.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2022

Earlier this week, a Ukrainian security researcher leaked almost two years’ worth of internal chat logs from Conti , one of the more rapacious and ruthless ransomware gangs in operation today. – Penetration Testers/Hackers: Those on the front lines battling against corporate security teams to steal data, and plant ransomware.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

January 2021: Westrock core OT systems attacked. February 2021: Oldsmar Water Treatment facility control systems breached. April 2021: NAME:WRECK vulnerabilities discovered affecting OT devices. April 2021: MSFT discloses Bad:Alloc vulnerabilities affecting OT devices. May 2021: Colonial Pipeline infrastructure shutdown.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 19, 2023

By Aaron Sandeen, CEO and co-founder at Securin Since June 2021, Hive Ransomware has been dominating the ransomware scene. With all the buzz they have created, it’s no wonder they have earned the title of one of the most prolific ransomware groups. Since June 2021, Hive has targeted an average of three companies per day.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. If that's a no-go for whatever reason, a Wi-Fi VPN can do the heavy lifting in terms of traffic encryption. And for good reason.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Ransomware is everywhere these days, striking fear into the hearts of IT and business managers alike. And studies support that perception, showing ransomware growing in both prevalence and effectiveness. Best Ransomware Removal Tools. Here we’ll focus on removal tools. Protect against cloud threats and misconfiguration.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 30, 2021

It’s a feature-rich product too, with an additional cost for VPN the only noteworthy omission. One standout feature is its automated response abilities, and users are also high on the ability of CylancePROTECT EPP and CylanceOPTICS EDR to stop ransomware and unknown threats. Learn more about Kaspersky. Visit website. Visit website.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 7, 2021

In the process of doing so, I encountered a small snag: The FSB’s website said in order to communicate with them securely, I needed to download and install an encryption and virtual private networking (VPN) appliance that is flagged by at least 20 antivirus products as malware. The FSB headquarters at Lubyanka Square, Moscow.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In 2021, Kaspersky mobile products and technologies detected: 3,464,756 malicious installation packages. 17,372 new mobile ransomware Trojans. In 2021, we observed a downward trend in the number of attacks on mobile users. Banking Trojans acquired new capabilities in 2021. Figures of the year. Trends of the year.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Speak to any organization infiltrated by ransomware—the most dangerous malware in the world—and they’ll be blunt: They’d do anything to avoid getting hit twice. But ransomware attacks have been ramping up in 2023 and reinfections are occurring all over the globe, forcing lean IT teams to prepare.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

2021 saw a massive increase in phishing attacks , and that trend has continued into 2022. This includes antivirus software, operating systems, and individual apps. You can also invest in a virtual private network (VPN) for use when you are connected to a public network. Security tools and services.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

It was a short hiatus for the REvil ransomware group that signed off in July following several high-profile attacks by the Russia-based crew on such companies as global meat processor JBS and tech services provider Kaseya. This new victim was also posted on Dopple Leaks, the data leak site for the DoppelPaymer ransomware, on March 1, 2021.”.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Another 29% say cybersecurity spending will be approximately the same as in 2021. The rest – 2% – intend to pay less for cybersecurity in 2022 compared to 2021. The research shows that cyber threats like ransomware have become a top priority for business executives and boards of directors,” said Jon Oltsik, an analyst with ESG. “The

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 21, 2021

NGFWs complement the capabilities of traditional firewalls by integrating the functions of a VPN gateway, intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS) based on signatures, traffic inspection, and proxying application layer protocols with basic verification of their correctness and compliance with standards. What To Do With HTTPS?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

Between high-profile ransomware attacks and mergers, it is a time of high stakes and great change for the industry. But constant breaches of organizations large and small, and a trail of victims to ransomware and phishing opened a massive opportunity. McAfee has been a major player in security for a long time. Learn more about McAfee.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

Part I of this series examined newly-leaked internal chats from the Conti ransomware group, and how the crime gang dealt with its own internal breaches. Conti is by far the most aggressive and profitable ransomware group in operation today. Part II explored what it’s like to be an employee of Conti’s sprawling organization.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

According to the report by clean.io, malvertising saw a massive spike of 231% in Q3 2021, especially in terms of malicious landing pages. They first filled out the Cloudflare abuse form in November 2021 but received no response at the time. Researchers tried again in January.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

billion in 2021, and growing concerns over data security , software supply chains , and ransomware suggest the market will remain strong through economic ups and downs. Luckily for cybersecurity startups, there’s no shortage of interest in tomorrow’s next big security vendors. AllegisCyber Investments. EEP Investments.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In another publication , Google also followed up on the activities of a similar vendor named Cytrox that had leveraged four 0-day vulnerabilities in a 2021 campaign. Okta was breached through one of its service providers, Sitel, itself compromised via the insecure VPN gateway of a recently acquired company.

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