eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Also read: Best Antivirus Software of 2022. Also read: How to Recover From a Ransomware Attack Best Ransomware Removal Tools Best Ransomware Removal and Recovery Services Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection. Capital markets, insurance, financial services, and banking are now online. Backup and encryption.

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Backups Ransomware Firewall Malware 141

Spinone

APRIL 30, 2020

The same rule goes for your OneDrive for Business files with only one exception: the visibility of the files you create in the Shared folder via your school or work Office 365 account is determined by a policy set by an administrator. Is OneDrive a backup? OneDrive is not a backup tool. Is OneDrive safe for sensitive documents?

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

“According to open-source reporting, DarkSide actors have previously been observed gaining initial access through phishing and exploiting remotely accessible accounts and systems and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (Phishing [ T1566] , Exploit Public-Facing Application [ T1190 ], External Remote Services [ T1133 ]).[

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Ransomware Healthcare Phishing Risk 110

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

implement offline storage and tape-based backup. Britain's biggest banks, including Barclays, HSBC, and NatWest, and insurance companies, including Aviva and Direct Line, will face new tougher testing of their cyber defences by the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee (FPC). conduct employee phishing tests.

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 122

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Do antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools stop ransomware? Only about 20% of the ransomware tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) used by ransomware attackers are identified out-of-the-box by antivirus (AV), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and security information and event management (SIEM) tools.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers. banks are stiffing account takeover victims. A single bitcoin is trading at around $45,000.

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Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 233

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

31, 2021, the HSE’s antivirus software detected the execution of two software tools commonly used by ransomware groups — Cobalt Strike and Mimikatz — on the Patient Zero Workstation. But the antivirus software was set to monitor mode, so it did not block the malicious commands.”

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

Organizations in the throes of cleaning up after a ransomware outbreak typically will change passwords for all user accounts that have access to any email systems, servers and desktop workstations within their network. Multiple personal and business banking portals; -Microsoft Office365 accounts. Shipping and postage accounts.

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Passwords Ransomware Password Management Malware 200

Spinone

APRIL 7, 2020

That leads organizations to look for HIPAA compliant cloud backup , antivirus, or data protection software to ensure the safety of vital information. HIPAA Compliance Overview Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance standards are related to the protection of information in healthcare.

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SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

Below is a brief description of the most popular types of threats that SMB employees encountered in January–May 2023: Exploits The biggest threat to SMBs in the first five months of 2023 were exploits , which accounted for 483,980 detections. If an employee enters their credentials, the scammers get access to their account.

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Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 83

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 11, 2021

Even the most critical damages caused by ransomware are repairable as long as you have a solid backup strategy. Subject to the malware class and timeframes for decryption set by the attackers, too many victims end up transferring funds to the hacker’s accounts. Ransomware incidents covered by cyber insurance policies.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 13, 2020

As is often the case, the cost of restoring files from backups can amount to more than paying the ransom. Backups aren’t working. Restoring from backup is certainly preferable to paying the bad guys for the damage they have inflicted. Ransomware today can actually look for backup files along with user data.

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Ransomware Backups Data breaches Encryption 52

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

For example, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires security features such as encryption to protect patients’ health information. Second, encryption key rotation can render data stored in backups or on removable media inaccessible. However, key rotation also adds complexity.

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Encryption Passwords IoT Firewall 101

Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

The leaked chats show that the Conti group — which fluctuated in size from 65 to more than 100 employees — budgeted several thousand dollars each month to pay for a slew of security and antivirus tools. For now, take a look at the documents and see if there is insurance and bank statements.”

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