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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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2022

The investigation into the incident revealed that threat actor used a public-facing Citrix server as a point of entry, they likely used a valid account to access this server and perform lateral movements inside the victim’s network. The ransomware was employed in a targeted attack against one of the company’s customers.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

PYSA ransomware operators focus on large or high-value finance, government and healthcare organisations. 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. newversion file extension instead of.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

University and college databases often store a wide variety of valuable information, everything from loans and bank account information to social security numbers and passport information — even healthcare data. Your connected devices should have updated antivirus, operating software and apps. It goes deeper.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2023

According to government experts, the Royal ransomware attacks targeted numerous critical infrastructure sectors including, manufacturing, communications, healthcare and public healthcare (HPH), and education. reads the alert.

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Webroot

AUGUST 27, 2021

Already in 2020, according to the report: 2,4000 governmental agencies, healthcare facilities and schools had been hit with ransomware $350 million had been paid out ransomware actors, a 311% increase over 2019 It was taking 287 days on average for a business to fully recover from a ransomware attack.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Not long after that WordPress site was erected, its author(s) began charging for the software, accepting payments via a variety of means, including PayPal , Bitcoin and even wire transfer to several bank accounts in Turkey. That Twitter profile also shows up on a Facebook account for a Mustafa can Ozaydin from Turkey.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Authorities in the United States and United Kingdom today levied financial sanctions against seven men accused of operating “ Trickbot ,” a cybercrime-as-a-service platform based in Russia that has enabled countless ransomware attacks and bank account takeovers since its debut in 2016. companies and government entities.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

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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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Industries with very expensive operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as healthcare or industrial manufacturing, can be especially vulnerable. Of course healthcare providers have plenty of company in their vulnerable state. 57% of ICS sites do not run automatically updating antivirus protection.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

The complaint alleged Zagala bragged that Thanos was “nearly undetected” by antivirus software. In June 2020, Hakbit, a Thanos offshoot, was used in attacks against pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors (among others) in Austria, Switzerland, and Germany.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The methods used by cybercriminals in 2023 varied with cyberattacks, physical attacks, and system errors targeting everything from critical infrastructure to manufacturing to healthcare databases. Businesses faced constant threats with phishing scams , malware , and other tactics. But the numbers alone tell only part of the story.

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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. It applies to healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other organizations that handle PHI.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

Early this year the group announced that it will no longer attack organizations in the healthcare industry, companies involved in the development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, and funeral service organizations. Set antivirus/antimalware programs to conduct regular scans of IT network assets using up-to-date signatures.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

These organizations, as well as organizations within the healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics industries, should be on the lookout for potential threats. To avoid a Babuk attack, it's important to have ample protections in place, like updated antivirus software and two-factor authentication for all system accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

The group has targeted pharmaceutical companies and other healthcare institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Credential Protection: Prevent credential compromise by putting domain admin accounts in groups for protected users, avoiding plaintext credentials in scripts, and providing time-based access.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

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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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

It can shut down your business – in the case of healthcare organizations that can be life-threatening for patients – damage your reputation with customers and employees, and invite further attacks as cybercriminals view your organization as an easy mark. Healthcare and financial services are the most attacked industries. Description.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2022

In a big multinational electronics manufacturer, for example, the accounting team may need to enable macros for their complex Excel spreadsheets, but the sales executives may not have any reason to do so. In addition, Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) devices within the network should be accounted for and controlled.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2023

The LockBit macOS samples analyzed by Malwarebytes seem ineffective due to being unsigned, not accounting for TCC/SIP restrictions, and being riddled with bugs, like buffer overflows, causing premature termination when executed on macOS. “The viability may improve in the future.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2021

In order to avoid raising suspicions or triggering antivirus software , the ransomware payload will ‘hide’ within a VM while encrypting files on the host computer.” “The motivation behind the tactic is stealth. ” A Growing Trend.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Even some of the top consumer antivirus tools have begun to add machine learning-based detection. Considering hackers are increasingly targeting healthcare networks, that’s a huge concern. Increasingly, popular tools such as Microsoft’s Windows Defender use this approach to identify and catch threats.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 18, 2021

The stolen data varied by patient and can include names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses and passports, financial account numbers, health insurance details, and medical data such as diagnoses, treatments and medical record numbers. No financial account or credit card information was compromised.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Also read: Best Antivirus Software of 2022. These new attacks affect everything from private citizens and businesses to government systems; healthcare organizations; public services; and food, water, and fuel supply chains. Cyberattack Statistics. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

A prime example is the healthcare sector, where the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates encryption to protect patient health information. Implementing endpoint protection solutions, including antivirus software, intrusion prevention systems, and device encryption, adds an extra layer of defense.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 19, 2023

History of Hive Ransomware Hive typically goes after nonprofits, retailers, energy providers, healthcare facilities, and others in similar spaces. Impair Defenses – Hive will seek to terminate all processes related to backups, antivirus/anti-spyware, and file copying. billion being paid in 2022 alone.

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BH Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

But looking at the bigger picture, the real question to ask is: how did that email bypass the HSE’s defences, its antivirus and spam filters? Reliance was placed on a single antivirus product that was not monitored or effectively maintained with updates across the estate. 7: See cybersecurity as an investment, not a cost.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

However, in a healthcare-related incident involving DroxiDat around the same time, Nokoyawa ransomware was delivered, along with several other incidents involving Cobalt Strike sharing the same license ID, staging directories and/or C2. Even if they changed their name or phone number, this information was also sent to the attackers.

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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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Spinone

APRIL 7, 2020

Cloud security compliance is a serious challenge, especially when it comes to protecting sensitive data in healthcare. That leads organizations to look for HIPAA compliant cloud backup , antivirus, or data protection software to ensure the safety of vital information. The importance of data in healthcare can not be overestimated.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Improves email security using user authentication techniques , lowering the danger of unauthorized email account access. Verifies user identities to lessen the possibility of illegal access to email accounts. Why it matters: Improves email security and prevents illegal access, particularly for high-value accounts.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

Seen in attacks against healthcare and manufacturing agencies, RedLine started with heavy-hitter industries and only got worse as more users purchased it. As seen in Okta’s compromise , the takeover of a third-party account caused the breach. Performing tasks: Download - download a file from link to the specified path. The Compromises.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) just issued a joint alert around this type of ransomware attack calling it an "increased and imminent threat" for hospitals and healthcare providers. ?? hospitals and healthcare providers. Audit logs to ensure new accounts are legitimate. October 29, 2020.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

First spotted in 2019 , Zeppelin ransomware, or Buran V, primarily targeted large tech and healthcare companies in Europe and the United States. At the time of the first attack, almost 30% of antivirus software couldn't detect this ransomware threat. This can help you recover your accounts. Absolutely nothing.

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Cisco Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The spam folder: that dark and disregarded corner of every email account, full of too-good-to-be-true offers, unexpected shipments, and supposedly free giveaways. Healthcare fraud, such as the miracle pills and prescriptions scams, resulted in $7 million in losses in 2021, but nearly $30 million in 2020. Problems with your account.

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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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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

While these solutions (such as [Microsoft365]) offer a level of protection and capabilities (antivirus, anti-spam, archiving, etc.), The China News Service used to hijack permissions to invasively access and potentially take over subscribers’ Twitter, Sina Weibo, and Weixin accounts to push pro-Beijing content.

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