SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

in their infrastructure, while the rest discovered they had been infiltrated via a third party only after data leakage or encryption. Having compromised the service provider’s infrastructure, intruders can obtain user accounts or certificates issued by the target organization, and thereby connect to their systems.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

Last year, we documented malware distribution campaigns both via malvertising and compromised sites delivering Atomic Stealer (AMOS) onto Mac users. It looks like Atomic Stealer was updated around mid to late December 2023, where its developers introduced payload encryption in an effort to bypass detection rules. gotrackier[.]com

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Passwords Antivirus Malware Encryption 117

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 31, 2021

Among the methods is what is known as intermittent encryption , which helps the ransomware evade detection by making an encrypted document look very similar to the unencrypted original. Intermittent encryption is not unusual, according to a blog post by Mark Loman, director of engineering at Sophos. Memory Mapped I/O.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The new BlackByte exfiltration tool performs a series of checks both to make sure it’s not running in a sandboxed environment and to monitor for antivirus tools – similar to BlackByte’s pattern of behavior. Exbyte then searches for document files (.txt,doc,pdf), Exfiltration to Replace Ransomware Encryption?

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Reached for comment about the source of the document, Orvis spokesperson Tucker Kimball said it was only available for a day before the company had it removed from Pastebin. Microsoft Active Directory accounts and passwords. Microsoft Active Directory accounts and passwords. Encryption certificates. 4, and the second Oct.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 17, 2021

PYSA, also known as Mespinoza, is capable of exfiltrating and encrypting critical files and data, with the criminals specifically targeting higher education, K-12 schools and seminaries, the bureau warns. The document describes various indicators of compromise and offers a list of flagged domains associated with this malicious activity.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Establish a Strong Security Policy A security policy is a set of documents that outlines how your company plans to protect its physical and IT assets. Implement Multi-Factor Authentication Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requires multiple verification methods to access an account online, significantly enhancing protection.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

is clearly failing to protect cardholder account details effectively in today’s environment. Protect stored account data. Requirement 3: “Account Data” instead of “Cardholder Data” indicates a potential increase of scope for PCI assets. Requirement 5: It is no longer sufficient to just have standard antivirus software.

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Hacker Combat

MAY 4, 2022

Ransom virus, often known as ransomware, blocks users from gaining access to their computer or personal documents and requests payment in exchange for access. Other indicators include blocked access to personal data, slow performance, malware alerts by antivirus softwares and abnormal network behaviours. Isolate the infected device.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Credit cards offer markedly better fraud protections than debit cards , which connect directly to your bank account. Virtual credit cards similarly allow online shoppers to mask their financial accounts. Many financial institutions offer free transaction alerts that notify you when charges hit your account. Look for the lock.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

18, 2021, when an employee on a Windows computer opened a booby-trapped Microsoft Excel document in a phishing email that had been sent two days earlier. But the antivirus software was set to monitor mode, so it did not block the malicious commands.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

This can include measures such as firewalls , antivirus, access management and data backup policies, etc. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA is a U.S. Proper documentation is essential for demonstrating compliance to auditors and regulators.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

. “The purpose of this document is to describe the operating mode used during these attacks and the associated compromise indicators, then to provide recommendations to limit the impact of this type of incident.” locked to the filename of the encrypted files. The malicious code appended the extension.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Business impersonation is increasing exponentially with hackers gaining access to company email accounts. The hackers then send a legitimate-looking, well-crafted, error-free email with a link that wires the money to a separate bank account. Encrypt all sensitive information and documentation.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Corporations not only house a trove of valuable data they can’t function without, but they are also expected to cough up a considerable amount of ransom money in exchange for their encrypted files. Your files are encrypted, and currently unavailable. Shot of Sugar-encrypted files (Courtesy of Marcelo Rivero).

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Ransomware blocks an employer’s access to its data via encryption, and the employer will have to pay a ransom to access it. Connect to Secure Wi-Fi Employees should always connect to a secure Wi-Fi network that is encrypted and password protected. Paper documents should be shredded and destroyed when they are no longer needed.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2021

Cookies are a precious source of intelligence about victims’ habits and could be abused to access the person’s online accounts of the victims. . Experts found over 650,000 Word documents and.pdf files in the archive. The database includes 6.6 More than 1 million images have been stolen by the malware, including 696,000.png

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

This advanced custom Rat is mainly the work of a threat actor that targets Russian entities by using lures in archive file format and more recently Office documents leveraging the Follina vulnerability. The earliest versions of this Rat was typically archived into a zip file pretending to be a document specific to a Russian group.

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Spinone

APRIL 30, 2020

of sensitive data in the cloud is stored in Microsoft Office documents, Microsoft OneDrive’s security issues can easily spin into a nightmare. At this point, files are encrypted for anyone but you and Microsoft personnel with administrative rights. Is OneDrive safe for sensitive documents? Given that around 58.4%

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Enforce enterprise-grade antivirus, firewalls, and internet security software across all connected devices. Document how security incidents like data breaches, insider threats, phishing attacks, DDoS (distributed denial-of-service), and malware infections will be reported, contained, and reported on.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Remember, sometimes a little common sense goes a lot further than the fanciest encryption out there. Ransomware is another significant threat, where attackers encrypt an organization's data and demand payment for its release. The key here is implementing smart, affordable cybersecurity strategies that work best for nonprofits.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Though polite, the Creeper was still an annoyance to some, and in 1971, Ray Tomlinson developed the first antivirus software , called Reaper. One of the first pieces of antivirus software , McAfee’s VirusScan, was released in 1987. Upon opening the email, victims would see the message “Here’s that document you asked for.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Ransomware accounted for over half of all malicious mailings in H1 2019, Troldesh aka Shade being the most popular tool among cybercriminals. To bypass antivirus systems, hackers send out malicious emails in non-working hours with delayed activation. Links account for 29%, while attachments—for 71%. rar archive files.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

In December 2020, the DoppelPaymer extortion gang exposed documents allegedly stolen from some of its databases in the United States. Data is exfiltrated using an off-the-shelf and custom program to activate the LockBit ransomware in encrypting the victim’s files. Final Remarks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 31, 2023

This new RAT first showed up on a Twitter account, established in September 2022. Due to its relatively large size, certain antivirus may choose not to analyze it, potentially bypassing detection. Antivirus / EDR evasion: The rootkit uses several evasion techniques: AMSI bypass: PowerShell inline script patches “amsi.dll!AmsiScanBuffer”

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

There are threats that can spread from one file to another, encrypt your files, or monitor what you do. When you update your antivirus software , you make sure it knows about the newest dangers, enabling it to protect your device. IdentityIQ offers antivirus with Bitdefender® Total Security. #2 First, check the website’s URL.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

A smart decision is to give your Mac a regular scan to detect malware using tools that offer antivirus protection. You should also make sure that all backups are stored in the cloud, frequently updated, and thoroughly protected and encrypted. That’s why you need security beyond what’s built into macOS. Back Up Your Data.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2024

This means not just updating your WordPress dashboard password but also changing your database, Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) setup, and hosting provider account credentials. Ensure all admin and standard user accounts have new passwords. Delete those accounts immediately if you discover any users who should not be there.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Encrypts critical email exchanges to protect the security of information during transmission. Offers the ability to encrypt emails to protect private correspondence. Email encryption is not included in the base plan and must be purchased separately. Email encryption safeguards critical correspondence. per user per month.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

For most implants, the threat actor uses similar implementations of DLL hijacking (often associated with ShadowPad malware) and memory injection techniques, along with the use of RC4 encryption to hide the payload and evade detection. libssl.dll or libcurl.dll was statically linked to implants to implement encrypted C2 communications.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

All of your files are encrypted with RSA-2048 and AES-128 ciphers.” ” Or you might see a readme.txt stating, “Your files have been replaced by these encrypted containers and aren’t accessible; you will lose your files on [enter date] unless you pay $2500 in Bitcoin.” IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!!

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

This advanced custom Rat is mainly the work of a threat actor that targets Russian entities by using lures in archive file format and more recently Office documents leveraging the Follina vulnerability. The earliest versions of this Rat was typically archived into a zip file pretending to be a document specific to a Russian group.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

Aside from sending out work-related emails and devising corporate documents, laptops may now be used as a tool for homeschooling or a hub for social media and games. For instance, employees should be encouraged to create independent user accounts for family members and friends, where access to work files is restricted.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

While IaaS gives complete control and accountability, PaaS strikes a compromise between control and simplicity, and SaaS provides a more hands-off approach with the provider handling the majority of security duties. Data Protection Users must employ encryption for data in transit and at rest.

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Encryption Data breaches Data privacy Risk 111

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.” “We are Conti Group.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

It has been involved in hundreds of attacks, including the horrific disabling of Ireland’s Health Service Executive, and according to the FBI , it is “the costliest strain of ransomware ever documented”, having raked in over $150 million in ransom payments. Use double authentication when logging into accounts or services.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

Audit Focus: Review and assess documentation to verify compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.) Review encryption methods and protocols to protect data in transit and at rest. Review the documentation of post-incident analysis and lessons learned for continuous improvement. and applicable regulations.

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