Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

S ome operations at INA Group, Croatia’s biggest oil company, and its largest petrol station chain were disrupted by a cyber attack. A ransomware attack has disrupted operations at INA Group, Croatia’s biggest oil company, and its largest petrol station chain. “Market supply is secure. .”

Ransomware 113

Ransomware Cyber Attacks Mobile Advertising 113

Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2020

System supporting libraries in Volusia County were hit by a cyber attack, the incident took down 600 computers at Volusia County Public Library (VCPL) branches. The attack started around 7 AM on January 9, 2020. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ” Source BleepingComputer.

Malware 96

Malware Cyber Attacks Advertising Ransomware 96

Security Affairs

JUNE 10, 2020

The researcher states that this is because the ransomware tries to resolve the “mds.honda.com” domain, and failing to do so, will terminate the ransomware without encrypting any files.” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ” states BleepingComputer. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 106

Ransomware Advertising Encryption Cyber Attacks 106

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

VPN 79

VPN Surveillance Advertising Ransomware 79

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Hackers are seen using this malware to exploit browsers leading to advertising and affiliate frauds. Security researchers from AquaSec have found that the said hacking group is back in action and has started to spread malware that uses the computational power of targeted servers to operate Bitcoin Encryption solvers.

Malware 121

Malware Telecommunications Insurance Ransomware 121

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Bookstore giant Barnes & Noble has disclosed a cyber attack and that the threat actors have exposed the customers’ data. 2/2) Please be assured that there is no compromise of customer payment details which are encrypted and tokenized. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Cyber Attacks 110

Cyber Attacks VPN Backups Ransomware 110

Security Affairs

JUNE 28, 2020

If you use the legacy email and password login, your passwords are encrypted, but we highly encourage that you change it. That is why we believe it is important to inform you of this incident,” e27, Asia's Largest Tech Media Platform, notified its users of a cyber attack and data breach! Pierluigi Paganini.

Media 141

Media Hacking Passwords Data breaches 141

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2019

A new ransomware attack made the headlines, Maastricht University (UM) confirmed that the malware encrypted all its Windows systems on December 23. “Maastricht University (UM) has been hit by a serious cyber attack. . “Maastricht University (UM) has been hit by a serious cyber attack.

Ransomware 63

Ransomware Cyber Attacks Advertising Encryption 63

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The attack cyber-attack took place on Sunday morning, some patients have been redirected to other nearby hospitals because the UHS facilities were unable to operate. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

. “The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) announces that the court’s information technology network suffered a hacker attack, this Tuesday (3), during the afternoon, when the six group classes’ judgment sessions were taking place. The presidency of the court has already called the Federal Police to investigate the cyber attack.”

Ransomware 107

Ransomware CISO Encryption Cyber Attacks 107

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2019

The FBI has issued a warning to the private industry of cyber attacks involving the LockerGoga and MegaCortex Ransomware. The FBI is warning the private industry of cyber attacks involving the LockerGoga and MegaCortex Ransomware. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Ransomware 61

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

“We are absolutely committed to ensuring UK academia is as safe as possible from cyber threats, and will not hesitate to act when that threat evolves.”. This summer the NCSC investigated an increased number of cyber attacks on universities, schools, and colleges, most of them were hit with ransomware. ” reads the advisory.

Education 144

Education Ransomware Antivirus Backups 144

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2020

French IT outsourcer Sopra Steria has been hit by a ransomware attack, while the company did not reveal the family of malware that infected its systems, local media speculate the involvement of the Ryuk ransomware. “A A cyber attack was detected on the Sopra Steria computer network on the evening of October 20.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Computers and Electronics Healthcare Advertising 105

Security Affairs

JULY 27, 2020

Last week, on July 23, smartwatch and wearable device maker Garmin had to shut down some of its connected services and call centers following a ransomware attack. A few days after the outage, the company admitted it was the victim of a “cyber attack that encrypted” some of its systems. Pierluigi Paganini.

Advertising 70

Advertising Ransomware Cyber Attacks Encryption 70

Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2020

Now the company informed its customers that the threat actors also stole personally identifiable and financial information before encrypting the files. Cognizant did not disclose details about the cyber attack, but experts speculate the threat actors gained access to the target networks for several weeks before starting encrypting files. .

Data breaches 94

Data breaches Ransomware Identity Theft Advertising 94

Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2020

On Sunday, the computer systems in the city of Torrance suffered a cyber attack that interrupted access to email accounts and server functions. DoppelPaymer operators told BleepingComputer that in the attack took place on March 1st they encrypted files on approximately 150 servers and 500 workstations. million ransom.

Ransomware 99

Ransomware Advertising Backups Data breaches 99

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2019

RavnAir Alaska airline canceled some flights following a cyber attack. FBI flash alert warns of LockerGoga and MegaCortex Ransomware attacks. Entercom Radio Network hit by a second cyber attack in a few months. Ryuk Ransomware evolution avoid encrypting Linux folders. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cyber Attacks 56

Cyber Attacks Surveillance Advertising Ransomware 56

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

“Maastricht University (UM) has been hit by a serious cyber attack. UM is investigating if the cyber attackers have had access to this data.”. At the time the university did not reveal details of the attack or family of ransomware that infected its systems. stated a notice published by the UM in December. “UM

Ransomware 107

Ransomware Cyber Attacks Architecture Backups 107

Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2020

The activity of the Lazarus Group surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks. The group has been linked to several major cyber attacks, including the 2014 Sony Pictures hack , several SWIFT banking attacks since 2016, and the 2017 WannaCry ransomware infection.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Malware Advertising VPN 98

Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

The Australian brewery and dairy conglomerate Lion suffered two cyber attacks in a few days this month. Lion did not share technical details of the attack, but REvil ransomware operators claim to have hacked the company and to have stolen its data before encrypting its systems. reads the message. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 100

Ransomware Cyber Attacks Advertising Hacking 100

Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2020

Kr00k Wi-Fi Encryption flaw affects more than a billion devices. New Cyber Attack Campaign Leverages the COVID-19 Infodemic. US Railroad firm RailWorks discloses a data breach after a ransomware attack. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Fbot re-emerged, the backstage.

Banking 88

Banking Malware Advertising Ransomware 88

Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2019

The popular French white hat hacker Robert Baptiste (aka @fs0c131y) discovered how to break into Tchap , a new secure messaging app launched by the French government for encrypted communications between officials and politicians. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. or @elysee.fr

Government 100

Government Encryption Accountability Advertising 100

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 30, 2023

Malware: Google Search Ads Used to Spread Malware In late December, the FBI issued an announcement alerting the public to the potential of malware being pushed via advertisements appearing in Google search results. 10 ) This gimmick resulted in instances of victims downloading IcedID malware loader and a variant of Racoon Stealer. (

Malware 125

Malware Ransomware Advertising Technology 125

Security Affairs

JULY 26, 2020

NSA is warning of cyber attacks launched by foreign threat actors against organizations in the critical infrastructure sector across the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an alert warning of cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure across the U.S.

Cyber Attacks 97

Cyber Attacks Internet Internet Advertising 97

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

“The defendants hacked, encrypted, and extorted more than 200 Victims, and collected more than $6 million in ransom payments. In March 2018, computer systems in the City of Atlanta were infected by ransomware, the cyber attack was confirmed by the City officials. ” reads the DoJ indictment. . Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Encryption Advertising Backups 83

Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2019

Sonicwall warns of a spike in the number of attacks involving encrypted malware and IoT malware. Cyber attacks hit Louisiana schools ahead of years beginning. DHS warns of cyber attacks against small airplanes. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Data breaches 62

Data breaches eCommerce Hacking Malware 62

Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2019

GCHQ implements World War II cipher machines in encryption app CyberChef. Slack Launched Encryption Key Addon For Businesses. Aluminum producer Norsk Hydro hit by a massive cyber attack. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Google took down 2.3 phishing ads.

Hacking 62

Hacking Advertising Encryption Accountability 62

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 10, 2021

Here is what IntSights had to say about this type of cyber attack: "These exchanges on underground criminal websites enable specialized actors with complementary skills and resources to increase the severity and impact of the underground criminal ecosystem and the threat actors’ 'kill chain.'

Telecommunications 98

Telecommunications Marketing Ransomware Accountability 98

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2020

The Windows version of MATA is composed of a loader used to load an encrypted next-stage payload and the orchestrator module (“lsass.exe”). The activity of the Lazarus Group surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 100

Malware Ransomware Advertising Encryption 100

Security Affairs

JUNE 12, 2020

The city of Knoxville, Tennessee, has shut down its computer network following a ransomware attack. The attack took place in the night between June 10 and June 11, the malware encrypted multiple systems in the IT network. Cyber attacks can happen to anyone or any government no matter how good the defense is.

Ransomware 106

Ransomware Backups Advertising Malware 106

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Compromised organizations can be exposed to several simultaneous or consecutive cyber-attacks because the IABs usually do not offer exclusivity of their assets to the buyers. Use EDR or MDR to detect unusual activity before an attack occurs. Stop malicious encryption.

Cybercrime 106

Cybercrime Ransomware DDOS Backups 106

Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2020

. “Fresenius, Europe’s largest private hospital operator and a major provider of dialysis products and services that are in such high demand thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been hit in a ransomware cyber attack on its technology systems. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Ransomware 67

Ransomware Advertising Healthcare Cyber Attacks 67

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Adiantum will bring encryption on Android devices without cryptographic acceleration. Bank of Valletta shut down its operations after a cyber attack. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. 20% discount.

Advertising 68

Advertising Antivirus Malware Backups 68

Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

The attack took place on March 14th, 2020, when the Maze Ransomware operators exfiltrated data from the HMR’s network and then encrypt their systems. The Hammersmith Medicines Research is notifying impacted individuals via email the incident, the hackers stole data then employed ransomware to encrypt its systems.

Ransomware 102

Ransomware Data breaches Healthcare Advertising 102

Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

Cyber-attacks are on the rise and are becoming more potent with each day. Whether you use your computer for personal or professional purposes, cyber-attacks are an imminent threat to your privacy and personal or professional information. Internet ads are one of the major sources of phishing scams and ransomware attacks.

Identity Theft 40

Identity Theft Backups VPN Antivirus 40

Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2020

Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – newsletter, hacking). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 264 appeared first on Security Affairs.

Malware 52

Malware Data breaches Advertising Manufacturing 52

Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2020

Security researchers Pierre Kim and Alexandre Torres have discovered several vulnerabilities Zyxel Cloud CNM SecuManager software that could expose users to cyber attacks. This allows an attacker to MITM and decrypt the encrypted traffic.” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Accountability 81

Accountability Advertising Software Authentication 81