Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The DRM Report Q2 2023 report provides a detailed insight into the ransomware threat landscape during the period between May and August 2023. Ransomware, a menace that has evolved into a formidable adversary, takes center stage in our examination of the cyber threat landscape during the second quarter of 2023.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2024

Threat actors behind the ransomware attacks that hit Stanford University in 2023 gained access to 27,000 people. Stanford University confirmed that threat actors behind the September 2023 ransomware attack had access to 27,000 people. Akira Ransomware posts Stanford University. 430 gb of internal data.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 31, 2023

New and updated coverage for ransomware and malware variants, including NoEscape ransomware, AvosLocker ransomware, and others. The post NoEscape Ransomware, AvosLocker Ransomware, Retch Ransomware, S-H-O Ransomware and More: Hacker’s Playbook Threat Coverage Round-up: October 31st, 2023 appeared first on SafeBreach.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2024

Ransomware groups claimed that they successfully targeted 4191 victims in 2023, Cybernews researchers report. According to the Ransomlooker tool, the number of ransomware attack victims increased by 128.17% compared to the previous year (2022), with 1837 additional incidents. LockBit remained the most active group through 2023.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes’ ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Top of the list is “Big Game” ransomware, the most serious cyberthreat to businesses all around the world. The report reveals that, awash with money, the number of known Big Game attacks surged by 68% in 2023, thanks to Ransomware-as-a-Service groups like LockBit and ALPHV.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In 2023, the CL0P ransomware gang broke the scalability barrier and shook the security world with a series of short, automated campaigns, hitting hundreds of unsuspecting targets simultaneously with attacks based on zero-day exploits. It remains to be seen if other gangs can or will follow CL0P’s lead.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes’ ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 11, 2023

On April 7, Apple issued emergency security updates to fix two weaknesses that are being actively exploited, including CVE-2023-28206 , which can be exploited by apps to seize control over a device. CVE-2023-28205 can be used by a malicious or hacked website to install code. Both vulnerabilities are addressed in iOS/iPadOS 16.4.1,

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

With the conclusion of 2023, the GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) has compiled our second annual report on ransomware […] The post Annual GRIT Ransomware Report – 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Lohrman on Security

DECEMBER 30, 2022

After a year full of data breaches, ransomware attacks and real-world cyber impacts stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, what’s next? Here’s part 2 of your annual roundup of security industry forecasts for 2023 and beyond.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.

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Lohrman on Security

DECEMBER 23, 2022

After a year full of data breaches, ransomware attacks and real-world cyber impacts stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, what’s next? Here’s part 1 of your annual roundup of security industry forecasts for 2023 and beyond.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Ransomware gangs raked in more than $1 billion in ransom payments last year as they exploited security flaws – particularly the vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer software – and grew their focus on hospitals, schools, and other critical infrastructure.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 19, 2023

It’s popular because it’s profitable and it’s been a big moment for ransomware around the planet over the past few weeks. At Banyan, we decided to assemble the latest ransomware news for a mid-May Ransomware Threat Update (because there’s been enough of it to warrant its own blog).

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes’ ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher. 2023 was an explosive year for ransomware.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Rapid7 researchers warn of the suspected exploitation of a recently disclosed critical security flaw (CVE-2023-46604) in the Apache ActiveMQ. Cybersecurity researchers at Rapid7 are warning of the suspected exploitation of the recently disclosed critical vulnerability CVE-2023-46604 in the Apache ActiveMQ. before 5.18.3 before 5.17.6

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

Ransomware trends of 2023 include supply chain attacks, double extortions, law enforcement actions and challenges for the regulators. The post The 6 Key Ransomware Trends of 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

New ransomware trends are on the rise as ransomware has emerged as one of the most formidable cyber threats in recent years, causing significant disruptions to businesses, governments, and individuals worldwide.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2024

The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) 2023 report states that reported cybercrime losses reached $12.5 billion in 2023. The 2023 Internet Crime Report published the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reveals that reported cybercrime losses reached $12.5 billion in 2023. billion in 2023 (+38%).

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Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 13, 2023

” Top of the list on that front is CVE-2023-29357 , which is a “critical” bug in Microsoft SharePoint Server that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker on the same network. This SharePoint flaw earned a CVSS rating of 9.8 is the most dangerous).

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 7, 2024

Citrix Bleed is being leveraged by LockBit ransomware affiliates to compromise organizations using CVE-2023-4966. The post LockBit Ransomware Affiliates Leverage Citrix Bleed Vulnerability (CVE-2023-4966) appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The post AWS re:Invent 2023: Ransomware Defense appeared first on Security Boulevard. Shira Rubinoff talks with Naj Husain from Elastio at AWS re:Invent.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 9, 2023

First up in May’s zero-day flaws is CVE-2023-29336 , which is an “elevation of privilege” weakness in Windows which has a low attack complexity, requires low privileges, and no user interaction. ” Adam Barnett , lead software engineer at Rapid7 , said CVE-2023-24932 deserves a considerably higher threat score.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2023

Do you Know how to Protect Against Ransomware in 2023? Ransomware has quickly become one of the biggest cyberthreats facing any business. Yet the ransomware attacks being launched in 2023 are very different from those [.] The post Do you Know how to Protect Against Ransomware in 2023?

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Bleeping Computer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ransomware attacks are increasing significantly, with reports indicating that last month was a record month for ransomware attacks in 2023. [.]

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Danish Centre for Cyber Security (CFCS) is warning of increased ransomware activity, exploiting CVE-2023-20269, a vulnerability that affects the VPN feature in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)... The post Denmark’s CFCS Raises Alarm on Ransomware Exploiting Cisco VPN Flaw CVE-2023-20269 (..)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

Here are our top 4 predictions on how this will play out in 2023: More Data Attacks, Greater Sophistication, Bigger Monetary Losses. By the time they adjust their processes, beef up their defenses, and add new layers of security, they find themselves battling more virulent ransomware strains and cyber-scams.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Ransomware Trends Overview As ransomware’s fundamental nature shifts from encryption to data exfiltration, organizations’ data backup and recovery practices no longer protect them from attacks. The post Threat Spotlight: Data Extortion Ransomware: Key Trends in 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 19, 2024

A Rapid7 report found that last year was marked by an onslaught of ransomware attacks, and expects the same in 2024. The post Ransomware Activity Surged in 2023, Likely to Evolve in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Maintainers behind the Ransomfeed platform have released Q3 Report 2023 including activities of 185 criminal groups operating worldwide. Throughout this period, the platform diligently tracked 185 criminal groups operating worldwide, meticulously tracing 342 servers employed for ransomware activities.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The surge in ransomware attacks in the final three months of 2023 left organizations reeling. To shore up defenses in 2024, some key lessons deserve attention.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 29, 2024

The GRIT Ransomware Annual Report 2023 offers a comprehensive overview of the evolving ransomware landscape.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2024

Threat actors are exploiting the CVE-2023-22518 flaw in Atlassian servers to deploy a Linux variant of Cerber (aka C3RB3R) ransomware. At the end of October 2023, Atlassian warned of a critical security flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-22518 (CVSS score 9.1), that affects all versions of Confluence Data Center and Server.

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