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Ransomware: May 2022 review

Malwarebytes

Although LockBit remained the most widely-deployed ransomware in May 2022, it was, typically, Conti that sucked all of the air out of the room. Ransomware attacks in May 2022. Known ransomware attacks by group, May 2022. Known ransomware attacks by country, May 2022. Known ransomware attacks by industry, May 2022.

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Ransomware: March 2022 review

Malwarebytes

In this March 2022 ransomware review, we go over some of the most successful ransomware incidents based on both open source and dark web intelligence. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real-time detection. Use double authentication when logging into accounts or services.

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Ransomware: April 2022 review

Malwarebytes

April 2022 was most notable for the emergence of three new ransomware-as-a-service ( RaaS ) groups— Onyx , Mindware , and Black Basta —as well as the unwelcome return of REvil , one of the world’s most notorious and dangerous ransomware operations. Ransomware attacks in April 2022. Known ransomware attacks in April 2022 by country.

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Ransomware: February 2022 review

Malwarebytes

In this February 2022 ransomware review, we go over some the most successful ransomware incidents based on both open source and dark web intelligence. Observed since: February 2022 Ransomware note: read_me.html Ransomware extension: <original file name> [vote2024forjb@protonmail[.]com].encryptedJB SFile (Escal).

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IT threat evolution Q3 2022

SecureList

IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. In July, we reported a rootkit that we found in modified Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware, the code that loads and initiates the boot process when the computer is turned on. Non-mobile statistics.

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BlackCat Ransomware gang breached over 60 orgs worldwide

Security Affairs

The alert includes indicators of compromise (IoCs) associated with BlackCat/ALPHV, as of mid-February 2022. Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Implement network segmentation.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – November 6, 2023 – Windows Drivers and Exchange Flaws

eSecurity Planet

CVE-2022-4886 (Path Sanitization Bypass): This 8.8-level level vulnerability involves a lack of validation, which allows attackers to steal Kubernetes API credentials from the ingress controller, compromise the authentication process by modifying settings, and gain access to internal files including service account tokens.

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