Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

. “AvosLocker is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) affiliate-based group that has targeted victims across multiple critical infrastructure sectors in the United States including, but not limited to, the Financial Services, Critical Manufacturing, and Government Facilities sectors. Use multifactor authentication where possible.

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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.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2019

Instead of having to trick users one by one, fraudsters only have to deceive the device manufacturer, or some other party involved in the supply chain, and thereby get their malicious code delivered far and wide. Meanwhile, mobile security continues to advance , giving companies more options for dealing with shifting BYOD risks.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It’s mostly problems from the IT world, says Andy Norton, European Cyber Risk Officer at Armis. The Guru decided to ask Armis’ European cyber risk officer, Andy Norton for his thoughts. The risks of common IT problems such as theft of credentials varies a lot depending on the OT environment. OT devices don’t run antivirus.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 19, 2021

A recent high-profile victim of BlackMatter was Japan-headquartered manufacturer Olympus which, among others, produces medical equipment. Implement and require Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) where possible and especially for webmail, virtual private networks, and accounts that access critical systems. Patch and update. Scan backups.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

2 ] The threat actor leveraged a set of misconfigured Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) accounts that enabled it to enroll a new device for MFA and to access the victim network. Russian State-Sponsored Cyber Actors Gain Network Access by Exploiting Default Multifactor Authentication Protocols and ‘PrintNightmare’ Vulnerability | CISA.”

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

The attacks targeted 553 different types of devices from 212 manufacturers, ranging from digital signage and smart TVs to set-top boxes, IP cameras, and automotive multimedia systems. Zscaler’s ThreatLabz research team also saw such devices as smart refrigerators and musical furniture connected to the cloud and open to attack.

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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

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

At its core, malware exploits existing network, device, or user vulnerabilities , posing as little a risk as annoying advertisements to the much more damaging demand for millions of dollars in ransom. Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. How to Defend Against Adware. Backdoors.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

Insider threats are some of the most dangerous and effective threats, primarily because they cannot be eliminated as risks. Seen in attacks against healthcare and manufacturing agencies, RedLine started with heavy-hitter industries and only got worse as more users purchased it. What Is an Insider Threat? Defense Against SIM-Swapping.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

Bottom Line: Best for IoT and OT Control As organizations mature, automated NAC solutions save enormous time for IT and security teams to onboard users, detect network devices, and automatically quarantine devices that do not meet policy requirements (antivirus, operating system updates, etc.).

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

While a typical ransomware attack just encrypts the data, exfiltration raises the risk by threatening to make sensitive data public. The developer has fewer risks, and the buyer does all of the work. There are, however, some industries at higher risk than others. Education, government, energy and manufacturing are others.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Better network security access controls can improve security and decrease cost and risk. Although beyond the scope of the network, effective network security relies upon the effective authentication of the user elsewhere in the security stack.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2023

The malware targets more than 70 web browser extensions for cryptocurrency theft and uses the same functionality to target two-factor authentication (2FA) applications. It underscores the need to take preventative steps to ensure a security posture that reduces the risk of malware delivery and footholds early on in attack campaigns.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As such, it encompasses areas such as antivirus , anti-spam, malware protection , ransomware protection , and mobile device protection. It is a cloud-enabled platform for unified and secure endpoint management that provides risk-based conditional access for apps and data as well as support for diverse corporate and BYOD scenarios.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Here is how to mitigate your risk: [link] — Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (@CISAgov). Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. Use multi-factor authentication where possible. There is an imminent and increased cybercrime threat to U.S. October 29, 2020.

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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. It also turned out that the motherboards infected in all known cases came from just two manufacturers. million in a similar attack by the Prilex malware.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

Manufactured BackDoor Vulnerabilities. Maintain effective endpoint security ( antivirus , EDR ). Existing vulnerabilities should be analyzed and prioritized based upon perceived risk and the value of the affected asset. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA). Also read: Top Vulnerability Management Tools.

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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. Risk-based analytics: Considers the level of risk as the context for the level of permission needed to access systems, applications, and data.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Whether it is synchronized files from on-premises to cloud environments or the risk of encryption of cloud email, ransomware is a real threat to your data. This includes the Billtrust and German manufacturer, Pilz, ransomware infections. How much can ransomware cost your business? Ransoms demanded average $110,000 USD (50 BTC).

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