Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It should come as no surprise that 2021 will be recalled as one of the most disrupting years in the history of cyber-attacks, with ransomware causing mayhem on companies and governments, as well as essential infrastructure, on a scale never previously seen.

Cybersecurity 122

Cybersecurity Cyber Attacks Government Ransomware 122

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

AT&T Alien Labs has discovered a new Linux malware that can be used for highly evasive attacks, as the infection has been designed for persistence and runs on practically all kinds of Linux devices. Researchers dubbed the malware “Shikitega.” Two of them regard the current user and the rest are for the root account.

Malware 116

Malware Social Engineering System Administration Antivirus 116

Dark Reading

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Cryptomining has also had a resurgence over the last year as blockchain technology and NFTs rise in popularity.

Threat Reports 73

Threat Reports Malware Technology 73

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, March 2021. FatFace CEO Liz Evans released a statement which said “ On 17th January 2021 FatFace identified some suspicious activity within its IT systems. Covid Fraud: £34.5m

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 122

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 25, 2021

Linux operating systems are being targeted by malicious actors as organizations increase their digital footprint in the cloud, with many attackers of the open source OS likely taking advantage of outdated software with unpatched vulnerabilities, according to the Linux Threat Report 2021 1H from Trend Micro.

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Threat Reports Malware Software Cybersecurity 130

Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Throughout the last year, we’ve seen huge spikes in phishing, malicious domains, malware and more, and we don’t expect that to slow down. As employees around the world continue to work from home, 2021 is shaping up to be another year of record highs in terms of malicious online activity. How IT will Prevail in 2021.

Backups 95

Backups Ransomware Encryption Phishing 95

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2022

In September 2021, the FBI’s Cyber Division released a summary of five major attacks against the industry in the prior year , including JBS, a global food processor and meat supplier that paid an $11 million ransom to REvil. In August 2021, a ransomware attack on Scripps Health in California resulted in over $113 million in losses.

Healthcare 126

Healthcare Ransomware Authentication Threat Reports 126

Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2021

The CrowdStrike 2021 Global Threat Report called 2020 one of the most active years in recent memory for those tasked with stopping breaches and protecting organizations against cyberattacks, provided details on trends that emerged throughout the year and called on security teams to become more versatile, proactive and productive to step out in front (..)

Cybersecurity 140

Cybersecurity Threat Reports Security Awareness Ransomware 140

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

New research from Lookout reveals the most common mobile threats aimed at federal, state, and local government agencies and their employees—all of which have increased since 2021. One in eight government employees were exposed to phishing threats.

Mobile 103

Mobile Government Phishing Risk 103

SecureList

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

We can confirm a Maui ransomware incident in 2022, but we would expand their “first seen” date from the reported May 2021 to April 15, 2021, and the geolocation of the target to Japan and India. At the beginning of 2021, Kaspersky published a private report about the A41APT campaign.

Malware 142

Malware Ransomware Spyware Encryption 142

Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2022

The attacks against Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector organizations started in May 2021 and government experts observed multiple cases that involved the use of the Maui ransomware. The report confirmed that In some cases, the attacks disrupted the services provided by the targeted HPH Sector organizations for prolonged periods.

Healthcare 121

Healthcare Ransomware Encryption Government 121

Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2021

Kaseya obtained a universal decryptor for REvil ransomware attack Over 80 US Municipalities Sensitive Information, Including Residents Personal Data, Left Vulnerable in Massive Data Breach Threat Report Portugal: Q2 2021 What Is An Identity and Access Management So-lution and How Can Businesses Benefit From It?

Spyware 111

Spyware Data breaches Government Threat Reports 111

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have observed an increase in highly impactful ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends—when offices are normally closed—in the United States as recently as the Fourth of July holiday in 2021.

Ransomware 114

Ransomware Threat Reports Cybersecurity Security Awareness 114

SecureList

MARCH 29, 2023

However, traditional financial threats – such as banking malware and financial phishing, continue to take up a significant share of such financially-motivated cyberattacks. For instance, malicious spam campaigns targeting organizations grew 10-fold in April 2022, spreading Qbot and Emotet malware.

Banking 76

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Mobile 76

Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2020

Cybercrime will cost as much as $6 trillion annually by 2021. According to the Cybersecurity Ventures’ cybercrime statistics 2017 cybercrime damages will amount to a staggering $6 trillion annually starting in 2021. Experts fear that the cost of cybercrime should exceed annual costs for natural disasters by 2021.

Cybercrime 123

Cybercrime Small Business Data breaches Mobile 123

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2022

” In May 2021, threat actors infected the servers of the medical center in the District of Kansas. The attacks against Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector organizations started in May 2021 and government experts observed multiple cases that involved the use of the Maui ransomware. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 127

Ransomware Healthcare Cryptocurrency Encryption 127

Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

Experts found critical authentication bypass flaw in HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Manager UNC2529, a new sophisticated cybercrime gang that targets U.S.

Data breaches 87

Data breaches DDOS VPN Hacking 87

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In this report, we provide the latest statistics on cyberthreats to gamers, as well as detailed information on the most widespread and dangerous types of malware that players must be aware of. Top game titles by number of related threats. Methodology.

Mobile 103

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 103

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2022

The 2022 Thales Data Threat Report, based on data from a survey of almost 2,800 respondents from 17 countries across the globe, illustrates these trends and changes. Malware and accidental human error are the biggest security threats. 2021 Report. 2022 Report. 2021 Report. 2022 Report.

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Risk Encryption Ransomware Technology 126

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 341 appeared first on Security Affairs.

Banking 65

Banking Small Business Data breaches Firmware 65

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found that all types of cyberattacks increased in 2021. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 billion malware attacks were identified by the report. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 Ransomware.

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Backups Ransomware Firewall Malware 145

Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2021

The Threat Report Portugal: Q1 2021 compiles data collected on the malicious campaigns that occurred from April to June, Q2, of 2021. This makes it a reliable and trustworthy and continuously updated source, focused on the threats targeting Portuguese citizens. Phishing and Malware Q2 2021.

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Threat Reports Phishing Malware Banking 114

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Researchers shared technical details of NSA Equation Group’s Bvp47 backdoor Sophos linked Entropy ransomware to Dridex malware. Are both linked to Evil Corp? worth of NFTs from tens of OpenSea users Trickbot operation is now controlled by Conti ransomware.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Malware Encryption Phishing 52

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The Threat Report Portugal: Q3 2021 compiles data collected on the malicious campaigns that occurred from July to September, Q3, of 2021. This makes it a reliable and trustworthy and continuously updated source, focused on the threats targeting Portuguese citizens. Phishing and Malware Q3 2021.

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Threat Reports Phishing Malware Banking 83

McAfee

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In the October 2021 Threat Report , McAfee Enterprise ATR provides a global view of the top threats, especially those ransomware attacks that affected most countries and sectors in Q2 2021, especially in the Public Sector (Government). Threat Profile Conti Ransomware & BazarLoader to Conti Ransomware in 32hrs.

Ransomware 77

Ransomware Government Threat Reports Architecture 77

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

“Although FBI and CISA do not currently have any specific threat reporting indicating a cyberattack will occur over the upcoming Labor Day holiday, malicious cyber actors have launched serious ransomware attacks during other holidays and weekends in 2021.” .” reads the advisory published by CISA.

Ransomware 103

Ransomware Risk Encryption Passwords 103

SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

A few Brazilian malware families expanded their operations to other continents, targeting victims in Europe and Asia. Of course, the known financial threats have remained, too. Traditionally, the study covers the common phishing threats encountered by users, along with Windows and Android-based financial malware.

Banking 123

Banking Phishing Malware Mobile 123

Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2021

Chipmaker Intel reveals that an internal error caused a data leak Hacker leaks data of 2.28M users of dating site MeetMindful Tesla sues former employee for allegedly stealing sensitive docs Cryptocurrency exchange BuyUcoin hacked, data of 325K+ users leaked Cryptomining DreamBus botnet targets Linux servers Dutch police arrested two people for the (..)

Data breaches 70

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Hacking 70

Hot for Security

APRIL 5, 2021

Android malware. This opened up their devices to malware posing as Zoom installers. Also, 35% of all Android malware detected came from the Android.Trojan.Agent family, followed by Android.Trojan.Downloader at 10% and Android.Trojan.Banker at 7%. Download full report.

Cybercrime 116

Cybercrime Ransomware Cyber threats Surveillance 116

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2023

Noteworthy patterns in retail cybersecurity According to the Thales Data Threat Retail Report , the top retail cybersecurity threats are malware, ransomware, and phishing/whaling. Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report showed that retailers encountered 629 incidents in 2021, 241 of which with confirmed data disclosure.

Retail 71

Retail Cybersecurity Ransomware Authentication 71

Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2021

The Threat Report Portugal: Q1 2021 compiles data collected on the malicious campaigns that occurred from January to March, Q1, of 2021. Threat Report Portugal Q1 2021: Phishing and malware by numbers. The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware. Malware by Numbers.

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Threat Reports Phishing Malware Data collection 85

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

With that in mind, Thales has launched the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report Critical Infrastructure Edition, which includes responses from 300 security leaders and practitioners within critical infrastructure organizations. gas pipeline in 2021 to the rise of nation-state attacks, critical infrastructure organizations are under siege.

Cyber threats 71

Cyber threats Energy and Utilities Ransomware IoT 71

Webroot

MARCH 25, 2022

Data loss can also occur as a result of falling victim to ransomware, malware or phishing. According to the 2022 BrightCloud® Threat Report, medium-sized organizations (21 to 100 licensed PCs) experienced malware infection rates that affected nine PCs on average last year.

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Backups Small Business Phishing Malware 105

Webroot

JANUARY 26, 2022

In fact, phishing attacks spiked by 510% from just January – February 2020, according to the 2021 Threat Report. Overall, 76% of executives report that phishing is still up compared to before the pandemic. That’s because cybercriminals have found success by targeting COVID-19 fears with their schemes.

Phishing 102

Phishing DNS Backups Security Awareness 102

Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

The Threat Report Portugal: H2 2022 compiles data collected on the malicious campaigns that occurred from July to December, H2, 2022. This makes it a reliable, trustworthy, continuously updated source, focused on the threats targeting Portuguese citizens. The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware.

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Threat Reports Phishing Malware Banking 80

Cisco Security

MARCH 15, 2021

Today, an email administrator needs to get the most out of their data and reporting when it comes to the daily management of Business Email Compromise, Ransomware, Malware, and Phishing. The email administrator also has to share the data, reporting and actual emails allowing their SOC and other teams in order to perform X, Y, Z.

Phishing 86

Phishing Threat Reports Ransomware Malware 86

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 2, 2021

2021 Data Threat Report: How Covid Changed Everything. Thu, 06/03/2021 - 06:46. As we look back at 2020 and the impacts of the pandemic that have carried over into 2021, it is important for organizations to look back and reflect what they did right and how they could improve their processes to become more resilient.

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Threat Reports Encryption Technology Digital transformation 71