Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2023

Polish police, as part of the international law enforcement operation PowerOFF, dismantled a DDoS-for-hire service that has been active since at least 2013. An international operation codenamed PowerOff led to the shutdown of a DDoS-for-hire service that has been active since at least 2013. Viewer discretion is advised.

DDOS 81

DDOS Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Cryptocurrency 81

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Ransomware activity decreased in the third quarter of 2022 (Q3 2022), as actors regrouped and refocused after a busy start to the year. Despite this, attacks on high-profile targets—as well as potentially politically motivated attacks—kept our eyes on ransomware this quarter. from the previous quarter. of all victims.

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Ransomware Government Marketing Healthcare 52

Krebs on Security

MARCH 7, 2022

Three stories here last week pored over several years’ worth of internal chat records stolen from the Conti ransomware group, the most profitable ransomware gang in operation today. penned a two-part analysis on why smart contracts will make ransomware more profitable. “I think it will help us with smart contracts.”

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Ransomware Cryptocurrency DDOS Scams 226

SecureList

MAY 11, 2022

Ahead of the Anti-Ransomware Day, we summarized the tendencies that characterize ransomware landscape in 2022. This year, ransomware is no less active than before: cybercriminals continue to threaten nationwide retailers and enterprises , old variants of malware return while the new ones develop.

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Ransomware Encryption Malware Cybercrime 118

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

About the only consensus on cybersecurity in 2022 is that things will get uglier, but in what ways? Third-party security, ransomware , artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized finance (DeFi) are some of the threats you can expect to see more of this year – with the potential for far worse results than we’ve seen in the past.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2024

Two weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, a large, mysterious new Internet hosting firm called Stark Industries Solutions materialized and quickly became the epicenter of massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on government and commercial targets in Ukraine and Europe. Image: SentinelOne.com.

DDOS 274

DDOS Internet Internet Government 274

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Alphv ransomware group added the Morrison Community Hospital to its dark web leak site. The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group claims to have hacked the Morrison Community Hospital and added it to its dark web Tor leak site. Stats for 2022 in the link. Stats for 2022 in the link. million).

Ransomware 115

Ransomware Healthcare Data breaches Cyber Attacks 115

SecureList

OCTOBER 16, 2023

So far, various cyber activities in the digital realm have been observed, including DDoS-attacks , information warfare, and hacktivism campaigns. As the conflict continues, we anticipate potential wiper or ransomware malware attacks in the future. The Cyber Avengers group sent the guidance across the list of targets as a mockery.

Hacking 74

Hacking DDOS Encryption Malware 74

Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2023

The Port of Nagoya, the largest port in Japan, suffered a ransomware attack that severely impacted its operations. The Port suffered a ransomware attack that is impacting the operation of container terminals. Notably, this port is the largest exporter of cars in Japan and where the Toyota Motor Corporation exports most of its cars.

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Ransomware DDOS Cyber Attacks Accountability 77

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2022: Kaspersky solutions blocked 956,074,958 attacks from online resources across the globe. Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 72,941 unique users.

Mobile 90

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 90

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Finally, we will make some forecasts about financial attacks in 2022. The Conti Gang was another group that also had issues with their associates when an apparently vengeful affiliate leaked the ransomware group’s playbook after claiming the notorious cybercriminal organization underpaid him for doing its dirty work.

Cryptocurrency 112

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 112

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Twitter will allow using the SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) only to its Blue subscribers GoDaddy discloses a new data breach Fortinet fixes critical vulnerabilities in FortiNAC and FortiWeb German airport websites hit by DDos attacks once again Cisco fixed critical RCE bug in ClamAV Open-Source Antivirus engine CISA adds Cacti, Office, Windows (..)

DDOS 79

DDOS Data breaches Surveillance Ransomware 79

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Samsung S22 hacked Sophos fixed a critical flaw in its Sophos Firewall version 19.5 Samsung S22 hacked Sophos fixed a critical flaw in its Sophos Firewall version 19.5 Samsung S22 hacked Sophos fixed a critical flaw in its Sophos Firewall version 19.5 SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter ). Pierluigi Paganini.

Firewall 87

Firewall Banking Hacking DDOS 87

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Cuba ransomware gang Cuba data leak site The group’s offensives first got on our radar in late 2020. The Cuba group, like many others of its kind, is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) outfit, letting its partners use the ransomware and associated infrastructure in exchange for a share of any ransom they collect.

Ransomware 135

Ransomware Encryption Malware DDOS 135

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: Kaspersky solutions blocked 1,216,350,437 attacks from online resources across the globe. Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 74,694 unique users.

Mobile 104

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 104

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Iranian hacking group uses compromised email accounts to distribute MSP remote access tool. Silence is golden partner for Truebot and Cl0p ransomware. Play ransomware attacks city of Antwerp. Two zero-days fixed in 2022's last patch Tuesday. Worldwide law enforcement action takes down major DDoS booter services.

DDOS 83

DDOS Scams Ransomware Accountability 83

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

TikTok fined €345M by Irish DPC for violating children’s privacy Iranian Peach Sandstorm group behind recent password spray attacks Dariy Pankov, the NLBrute malware author, pleads guilty Dangerous permissions detected in top Android health apps Caesars Entertainment paid a ransom to avoid stolen data leaks Free Download Manager backdoored to serve (..)

Spyware 87

Spyware DDOS Cybercrime Ransomware 87

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. Ransomware is the most feared cybersecurity threat and with good reason: Its ability to cripple organizations by locking their data is a threat like no other.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Backups Encryption Cybersecurity 98

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2022

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). Samba addressed multiple high-severity vulnerabilities Former Twitter employee sentenced to 3.5 years in jail for spying on behalf of Saudi Arabia Social Blade discloses security breach Data of 5.7M Samba addressed multiple high-severity vulnerabilities Former Twitter employee sentenced to 3.5

Data breaches 89

Data breaches Hacking DDOS VPN 89

SecureList

JULY 28, 2022

This is our latest installment, focusing on activities that we observed during Q2 2022. We discovered a highly active campaign, starting in March 2022, targeting stock and cryptocurrency investors in South Korea. They are designed to highlight the significant events and findings that we feel people should be aware of.

Malware 136

Malware Firmware Phishing Cryptocurrency 136

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The Europen Agency for cybersecurity ENISA releases its ENISA Threat Landscape 2022 (ETL) report , which is the annual analysis of the state of the cybersecurity threat landscape. This is the 10 th edition of the annual report and analyzes events that took place between July 2021 and July 2022. ENISA Threat Landscape Report 2022.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Phishing Social Engineering Ransomware 113

Security Affairs

MAY 15, 2022

Researchers at cybersecurity firm Cyble analyzed a Tor website named named ‘Eternity Project’ that offers for sale a broad range of malware, including stealers, miners, ransomware, and DDoS Bots. SecurityAffairs – hacking, malware). To nominate, please visit:? Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

Ransomware 72

Ransomware DDOS Cybercrime Malware 72

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

Kaspersky discovered a flaw in the encryption process of the Yanluowang ransomware that allows victims to recover their files for free. Researchers from Kaspersky discovered a vulnerability in the encryption process of the Yanluowang ransomware that can be exploited to recover the files encrypted by the malware without paying the ransom.

Ransomware 82

Ransomware Encryption DDOS Malware 82

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2022: Kaspersky solutions blocked 1,164,544,060 attacks from online resources across the globe. Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 74,377 unique users.

Mobile 63

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 63

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. Subsequently, DDoS attacks hit some government websites. The unsophisticated style and poor implementation suggest that attackers probably used this new ransomware as a smokescreen for the HermeticWiper attack.

Phishing 110

Phishing Spyware Firmware Malware 110

Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

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Data breaches 84

Data breaches DDOS Artificial Intelligence Ransomware 84

Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2023

NCA infiltrates the cybercriminal underground with fake DDoS-for-hire sites Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023 awarded $1,035,000 and a Tesla for 27 0-days CISA announced the Pre-Ransomware Notifications initiative China-linked hackers target telecommunication providers in the Middle East City of Toronto is one of the victims hacked by Clop gang using GoAnywhere (..)

Data breaches 73

Data breaches DDOS Backups Ransomware 73

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Therefore, data breaches provide key insights into the methods and tactics of hackers—since they will do whatever it takes to gain illegal access into their target’s network—using the plethora of advertised malware and hacking services available on illicit marketplaces.

Malware 97

Malware Data breaches Advertising Hacking 97

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 8, 2021

We have seen firsthand that it takes more than an individual task force to combat ransomware and other related threats such as phishing, insider threats and more. Have hope that through the hard work and brilliant minds behind these security defenses that 2022 will not be a repeat of such high level attacks.

Data breaches 142

Data breaches Ransomware Government Cybersecurity 142

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Experts reported that the wiper attacks that yesterday hit hundreds of systems in Ukraine used a GoLang-based ransomware decoy. According to the security firm, the infections followed the DDoS attacks against several Ukrainian websites, including Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cabinet of Ministers, and Rada. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware DDOS Malware Cyber Attacks 88

Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2023

The first data that emerged from the report is that ransomware accounts for 54% of cybersecurity threats in the health sector. Most of the surveyed organisations (73%) in the health sector haven’t a program to mitigate ransomware attacks. The rise of the covid-19 pandemic showed us how we critically depend on health systems. .”

Cyber threats 82

Cyber threats Accountability Healthcare Ransomware 82

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This is the 11th edition of the annual report and analyzes events that took place between July 2022 and July 2023. In the latter part of 2022 and the first half of 2023, the cybersecurity landscape witnessed a significant increase in both the variety and quantity of cyberattacks and their consequences.

Social Engineering 106

Social Engineering Artificial Intelligence Engineering Ransomware 106

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 16, 2022

payment cards for free Harvard Business Publishing licensee hit by ransomware Everest gang demands $200K for data stolen from South Africa state-owned electricity company ESKOM CommonSpirit hospital chains hit by ransomware, patients are facing problems Lloyd’s of London investigates alleged cyber attack. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cyber Attacks 84

Cyber Attacks DDOS Ransomware Phishing 84

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter ). Data from 5.4M Data from 5.4M Data from 5.4M Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon. Pierluigi Paganini. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 395 appeared first on Security Affairs.

DDOS 110

DDOS Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Ransomware 110

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

Ransomware Drives Up Costs, Lowers Coverage. Not surprisingly, ransomware insurance has become popular and is included in many policies. This is driven by the proliferation of cyber claims across the entire market, particularly ransomware related. billion in direct written premiums. AI, ML Playing a Role.

Cyber Insurance 117

Cyber Insurance Insurance Marketing Small Business 117

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Eternity group operates a homonymous malware-as-a-service (MaaS), it is linked to the Russian “Jester Group,” which is active since at least January 2022. According to Cyble, the operators behind the Eternity Project are also developing a DDoS Bot malware borrowing code from the existing Github repository. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 87

Malware DDOS Ransomware Cryptocurrency 87

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

We conducted an analysis of the IoT threat landscape for 2023, as well as the products and services offered on the dark web related to hacking connected devices. Dark web services: DDoS attacks, botnets, and zero-day IoT vulnerabilities Of all IoT-related services offered on the dark web, DDoS attacks are worth examining first.

IoT 92

IoT DDOS Passwords Malware 92