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Ransomware world in 2021: who, how and why

SecureList

As the world marks the second Anti-Ransomware Day, there’s no way to deny it: ransomware has become the buzzword in the security community. Yet, much of the media attention ransomware gets is focused on chronicling which companies fall prey to it. Part I: Three preconceived ideas about ransomware.

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How Cybersecurity Awareness Shifted in 2021

Security Boulevard

The meaning of “cybersecurity awareness” changed in some pretty meaningful ways in 2021. Comprehensive employee security awareness training helps organizations to reduce risky behaviors, build a security-first internal culture and prevent cyberattacks. But what does “security awareness” mean?

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6 Ways to Minimize Ransomware Damage

Security Boulevard

Ransomware is more pervasive than ever, and the number of attacks is mindboggling. With help from ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), cybercriminals and organized “bad actors” continue to wreak havoc. Despite efforts by enterprises to secure. Despite efforts by enterprises to secure.

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NIST’s ransomware guidelines look a lot like cyber resilience

Webroot

When the Institute for Security & Technology’s Ransomware Task Force published its report on combatting ransomware this spring, the Colonial Pipeline, JBS meatpacking and Kaseya VSA attacks were still around the corner. ” -Ransomware Task Force, IST. While many of these would fall to law enforcement, U.S.

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Phorpiex botnet sent millions of phishing emails to deliver LockBit Black ransomware

Security Affairs

Experts reported that since April, the Phorpiex botnet sent millions of phishing emails to spread LockBit Black ransomware. In December 2021, experts at Check Point Research observed the resurgence of the Phorpiex botnet. Ransomware Mitigation : Refer to available resources for ransomware mitigation techniques and strategies.

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GUEST ESSAY: Here’s why EDR and XDR systems failed to curtail the ransomware wave of 2021

Security Boulevard

Looking back, 2021 was a breakout year for ransomware around the globe, with ransoms spiking to unprecedented multi-million dollar amounts. Related: Colonial Pipeline attack ups ransomware ante. All this while Endpoint Detection and Response system (EDR) installations are at an … (more…).

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State of the Phish Report 2021: 4 Key Metrics

SecureWorld News

Security Awareness Training Strategist at Proofpoint. Egan revealed the findings during the live SecureWorld web conference, State of the Phish Report 2021 which is now available on-demand. Security Awareness Finding #1: training programs need improving. Security Awareness Finding #2: what phishing attacks lead to.