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. VCPI) was hit by the Ryuk ransomware strain. In mid-November 2019, Wisconsin-based Virtual Care Provider Inc.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Nearly half of EDR tools and organizations are vulnerable to Clop ransomware gang tactics, according to tests by a cybersecurity company. The continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) vendor tested to see if organizational controls would recognize the Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) of Clop ransomware attacks. Memorial Day holiday.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

FBI and DHS’s CISA have published a joint alert on DarkSide ransomware activity after the disruptive attack on Colonial Pipeline. FBI and DHS’s CISA have published a joint alert to warn of ransomware attacks conducted by the DarkSide group. The group provides Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) to a network of affiliates.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. Ransomware is the most feared cybersecurity threat and with good reason: Its ability to cripple organizations by locking their data is a threat like no other.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

Last year, the three-week downtime faced by Universal Health Services after a ransomware attack cost the health system $67 million in recovery and lost revenue. To Cheng, allowlisting is ideal for health care security stacks, as it’s designed as an additional defense mechanism for antivirus tools and other security measures.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2019

Stunning as these two high-profile attacks were, they do not begin to convey the full scope of what a pervasive and destructive phenomenon ransomware has become – to individuals, to companies of all sizes and, lately, to poorly defended local agencies. Probing and plundering Ransomware is highly resilient and flexible.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

What Is Babuk Ransomware? Babuk ransomware was discovered fairly recently, in early 2021, but it hasn’t taken long for this destructive new malware to gain notoriety. But this doesn’t mean Babuk ransomware isn’t dangerous. What Does Babuk Ransomware Do? So, what is Babuk ransomware and what exactly does it do?

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Malwarebytes

MAY 12, 2021

Late last week, the business network systems of Colonial Pipeline , the biggest supplier of fuels on the East Coast of the United States, were compromised due to a ransomware attack , forcing the company to temporarily shut down its operations while investigations are underway. Threat profile: DarkSide ransomware. and DarkSide v2.1.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Fortunately, vendor surveys identify five key cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2024: compromised credentials, attacks on infrastructure, organized and advanced adversaries, ransomware, and uncontrolled devices. No specific tool exists to defend specifically against nation state attacks, ransomware gangs, or hacktivists.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

With COVID-19 cases surging and hospitalizations increasing, the operators of the Ryuk ransomware smell opportunity. Security researchers say the Ryuk gang is unleashing an unprecedented wave of ransomware attacks against U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers. How do Ryuk ransomware attacks operate? October 29, 2020.

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SecureList

JANUARY 17, 2024

On the opposite side, over 1 million records from Palestine’s healthcare system were posted on the dark web. This points to a continuous rise in companies falling prey to ransomware. They typically emerge when a new ransomware group appears. In 2023, this figure surged to 476, hitting a peak of 634 posts in November.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 19, 2021

As detailed in public charging documents unsealed in October 2018 and July and September 2020, hackers with a history of working for the PRC Ministry of State Security (MSS) have engaged in ransomware attacks, cyber enabled extortion, crypto-jacking, and rank theft from victims around the world, all for financial gain.

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Spinone

JANUARY 28, 2020

So, you or someone you know got hit by ransomware. How to get rid of ransomware then? As a data protection company, we help companies and individuals restore their data corrupted by ransomware every day. Here you will find some ransomware removal tools, tips, and tricks. It’s understandable.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Like a terrible disease epidemic, ransomware infects and destroys any data in its path. Preventing a ransomware infection is much more desirable than having to recover from one. In this post, we will take a look at ransomware trends, costs, targets, and ransomware prevention software. What do these costs include?

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Reflecting on the Wannacry ransomware attack, which is the lesson learnt e why most organizations are still ignoring it. The spread of this ransomware was considered to be the worst cyber attack in terms of contamination rate and scope, putting public offices and companies (especially healthcare facilities) out of operation.

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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. Ransomware. Mobile attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines. While these solutions (such as [Microsoft365]) offer a level of protection and capabilities (antivirus, anti-spam, archiving, etc.), Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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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

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Provides sender verification and multi-factor authentication for increased security. Improves email security using user authentication techniques , lowering the danger of unauthorized email account access. Cons According to some users, Barracuda’s Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) can cause occasional issues.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

billion in 2021, and growing concerns over data security , software supply chains , and ransomware suggest the market will remain strong through economic ups and downs. Specializing in seed and Series A opportunities, the San Francisco-based firm has an extensive consumer, enterprise, and healthcare investments portfolio.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 1, 2021

“From there, the actor was able to distribute phishing emails that looked authentic but included a link that, when clicked, inserted a malicious file used to distribute a backdoor we call NativeZone,” Tom Burt, corporate vice president of customer security and trust at Microsoft, wrote in a blog post late last week.

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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. Andariel deploys DTrack and Maui ransomware. Luna and Black Basta: new ransomware for Windows, Linux and ESXi. Malicious packages in online code repositories.

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