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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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 22, 2018

A powerful, easy-to-use password stealing program known as Agent Tesla has been infecting computers since 2014, but recently this malware strain has seen a surge in popularity — attracting more than 6,300 customers who pay monthly fees to license the software. MALWARE OR BENIGN REMOTE ACCESS TOOL?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

How can a hospital protect an MRI machine with an unchangeable password and still connect it to the network? Industries with very expensive operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as healthcare or industrial manufacturing, can be especially vulnerable. These are not uncommon risks.

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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

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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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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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. ” WHOLESALE PASSWORD THEFT. In mid-November 2019, Wisconsin-based Virtual Care Provider Inc.

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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. Hackers can now generate accurate password lists automatically and even customize them according to a specific set of data (e.g., Considering hackers are increasingly targeting healthcare networks, that’s a huge concern.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Cyberattack Statistics.

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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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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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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

RedLine Password Theft Malware. The RedLine password theft malware is a hot topic this month with Microsoft’s employee compromise. Passwords: An Easy Target. Let’s not mince words: passwords are difficult for most organizations to manage. Let’s not mince words: passwords are difficult for most organizations to manage.

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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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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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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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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

JANUARY 30, 2024

Examples include GDPR in Europe, HIPAA in healthcare, and PCI DSS for payment card data. Centralize secrets and set storage to private: Keep API keys and passwords in a centralized, secure management system. Apply safe password practices: Ensure strong user authentication, use MFA, and follow safe password practices.

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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.), As we reduce the ability of hackers to access our data using weak passwords, the focus on solving the insider problem will become more pronounced.”

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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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eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

The increasingly distributed nature of IT – with data and applications living in and being accessed through the cloud, outside of traditional data centers protected by firewalls and antivirus software – is helping to fuel the zero-trust push, which states that identity is key. How the devices communicated was also a problem.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

All of them were ordinary people using our free antivirus solution, seemingly unconnected with any organization of interest to a sophisticated attacker of this kind. The attackers compress stolen files into encrypted and password-protected ZIP archives. Other malware. Prilex: the pricey prickle credit card complex.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

Where required, the MSP will also install software related to the service to be performed (antivirus, network monitoring software, etc.). Accounting and Cost Advantages First and foremost, organizations often seek financial savings from working with MSPs. What Are MSPs Used for in Security?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

Where required, the MSP will also install software related to the service to be performed (antivirus, network monitoring software, etc.). Accounting and Cost Advantages First and foremost, organizations often seek financial savings from working with MSPs. What Are MSPs Used for in Security?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 28, 2021

The two-tier program includes business development opportunities, training, joint marketing, partner collateral, marketing co-op funds, sales leads and field account planning. Cybereason offers endpoint detection and response (EDR), antivirus and managed detection and response services. Cybereason. Darktrace – Threat detection.

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Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

Some estimates of the damages exceed one billion dollars, taking into account data loss, service outages, disrupted operations, and recovery. Public organizations Education, government, healthcare, finance, law enforcement – the occurrence of ransomware in these sectors is quadrupled in the past few years. Use antivirus.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Endpoint security includes antivirus, anti-malware, and anti-ransomware solutions that scan and protect your end-user clients. Enforce password changes of network accounts – As a proactive measure in case sensitive data or passwords have been leaked, enforce a password change of all accounts across the board.

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SecureList

JANUARY 17, 2024

In 2023, for instance, there was a significant rise in posts offering login credentials and passwords for various personal and work accounts. On the opposite side, over 1 million records from Palestine’s healthcare system were posted on the dark web.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Deduce is an identity-focused cybersecurity startup with two core solutions: Customer Alerts for protecting users and their data from account takeover and compromise, and Identity Insights for validating legitimate users and stopping fraud. Also read: Antivirus vs. EPP vs. EDR: How to Secure Your Endpoints. GitGuardian.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Specializing in seed and Series A opportunities, the San Francisco-based firm has an extensive consumer, enterprise, and healthcare investments portfolio. Insight’s portfolio goes beyond cybersecurity, serving IT verticals in data, fintech, healthcare, and logistics. Accel Investments. ForgePoint Capital.

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