Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

US agencies warn that groups employed DarkSide ransomware in attacks aimed at organizations across various Critical Infrastructure sectors, including manufacturing, legal, insurance, healthcare, and energy. Require multi-factor authentication for remote access to OT and IT networks. Implement regular data backup procedures .

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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

APRIL 6, 2023

Education, government, energy and manufacturing are others. Cybersecurity best practices can also stop and prevent ransomware attacks: Endpoint security: Antivirus and EDR tools offer good protection against malware in general and are a cornerstone cybersecurity technology. Financial firms are a favorite target, not surprisingly.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. Most device or software manufacturers place backdoors in their products intentionally and for a good reason. If your antivirus software fails to notice a new strain, you can reinstall the browser. How to Defend Against Adware. Backdoors.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Although beyond the scope of the network, effective network security relies upon the effective authentication of the user elsewhere in the security stack. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) : In today’s ransomware-riddled environment, two-factor authentication should also be considered a minimum requirement for all forms of remote access.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. Use multi-factor authentication where possible. Identify critical assets such as patient database servers, medical records, and teleheatlh and telework infrastructure; create backups of these systems and house the backups offline from the network.

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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. This includes the Billtrust and German manufacturer, Pilz, ransomware infections. Backups aren’t working. Restoring from backup is certainly preferable to paying the bad guys for the damage they have inflicted.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

Manufactured BackDoor Vulnerabilities. Maintain effective endpoint security ( antivirus , EDR ). Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA). Hopefully, the organization has regular and comprehensive backups in place that have not been irreversibly corrupted by the APT attacker. Strong Access Control for Users.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Multi-factor authentication : Protects stolen credentials against use by requiring more than a simple username and password combination for access to resources. Passwordless authentication : Eliminates passwords in favor of other types of authentication such as passkeys, SSO, biometrics, or email access. 50% cloud targets.

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