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Avoslocker ransomware gang targets US critical infrastructure

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Implement network segmentation and maintain offline backups of data to ensure limited interruption to the organization. Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Avoid reusing passwords for multiple accounts.

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Ranzy Locker ransomware hit tens of US companies in 2021

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Below are the recommended mitigations included in the alert: Implement regular backups of all data to be stored as air gapped, password protected copies offline. 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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BlackCat Ransomware gang breached over 60 orgs worldwide

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Below are recommended mitigations included in the alert: Review domain controllers, servers, workstations, and active directories for new or unrecognized user accounts. Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off.

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BlackByte ransomware breached at least 3 US critical infrastructure organizations

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The report includes MD5 hashes of suspicious ASPX files discovered on compromised Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) servers and a list of commands used by ransomware operators observed by the researchers. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection.

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FBI warns of PYSA Ransomware attacks against Education Institutions in US and UK

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According to the report issued by the CERT-FR, operators behind the Pysa ransomware launched brute-force attacks against management consoles and Active Directory accounts. Once compromised the target network, attackers attempt to exfiltrate the company’s accounts and passwords database. newversion file extension instead of .

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Epsilon Red – our research reveals more than 3.5 thousand servers are still vulnerable

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Our findings suggest that the new ransomware variant appears to be properly detected by the majority of leading antivirus vendors. Example of data: – Accounting data – Executive data – Sales data – Customer support data – Marketing data – And more other …. [+] How to Contact? [+]. You have two options : 1. Then start talk to me.

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Wannacry, the hybrid malware that brought the world to its knees

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Although this transaction was absolutely transparent and traceable, it did not allow the account holder to be traced, precisely because of the typical peculiarities of digital currency: anonymity, transparency, speed and non-repudiation. In fact, the familiar red lock screen launched by the @WanaDecryptor@.exe How did the contagion stop?

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