Security Affairs

JANUARY 6, 2023

Antivirus firm Bitdefender released a decryptor for the MegaCortex ransomware allowing its victims to restore their data for free. Antivirus firm Bitdefender released a decryptor for the MegaCortex ransomware , which can allow victims of the group to restore their data for free.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Antivirus company Bitdefender has released a free decryptor for the recently discovered ransomware family MortalKombat. Good news for the victims of the recently discovered MortalKombat ransomware , the antivirus firm Bitdefender has released a free decryptor that will allow them to recover their file without paying the ransom.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

ALPHV has been advertising the BlackCat Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) on the cybercrime forums XSS and Exploit since early December. Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off. Implement network segmentation.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cybercrime isn’t just a futuristic Hollywood plotline, it’s a real threat that targets everyone—from wide-eyed kids to seasoned adults and wise grandparents. Keep your devices updated Newsflash: Cybercriminals love exploiting vulnerabilities in outdated software like it’s Black Friday at the cybercrime emporium.

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

Thus, an antivirus is the most important security tool that everyone must have to protect themselves from viruses, malware, trojans, and similar cyber threats. Thus, an antivirus is the most important security tool that everyone must have to protect themselves from viruses, malware, trojans, and similar cyber threats. Ad Blockers.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As cybercrime grows and evolves, malware remains a constant weapon in a cybercriminal’s armory. There are several websites that will scan any URL for free, such as VirusTotal which uses over 60 antivirus scanners and URL/domain blacklisting services to see if your URL has been flagged for malware. Monitor for Changes.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Below are the recommended mitigations included in the alert: Implement regular backups of all data to be stored as air gapped, password protected copies offline. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With vulnerabilities rooted in unsuspecting users, the task of preventing these attacks means both staff training and a robust email and network security system that includes a strong backup program so you have a recent copy of your data that you can roll back to. Offline Backups. Bitdefender : Bitdefender Antivirus Plus.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Implement network segmentation and maintain offline backups of data to ensure limited interruption to the organization. Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Endpoint security – mobile device management (MDM) policies, antivirus (AV) solutions, URL filtering and blocking are all considered good cyber hygiene to block the most basic cyber threats. Backup and recovery – according to FEMA , 40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Their main focus is on cybercrime investigations. The range of topics highlighted is wide: ransomware protection, antivirus software, blockchain technologies in security, and much more. Secure Blitz In the Secure Blitz blog, you can find the latest cybersecurity news, useful tips, and in-depth cybercrime insights.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

Operators behind the Pysa ransomware, also employed a version of the PowerShell Empire penetration-testing tool, they were able to stop antivirus products. The attackers are also able to deactivate antivirus on the victim network before delivering the ransomware. newversion file extension instead of .

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

On the other hand, small-sized companies are also vulnerable to increasing cybercrime and the rapidly evolving threat landscape since they need more resources to hire security professionals and need more expertise. Limiting user privileges to essential functions and regularly reviewing access rights can enhance security.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

This post examines the activities of Khoroshev’s many alter egos on the cybercrime forums, and tracks the career of a gifted malware author who has written and sold malicious code for the past 14 years. was used by a Russian-speaking member called Pin on the English-language cybercrime forum Opensc. Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The advisory also provides mitigations: Implement regular backups of all data to be stored as air gapped, password protected copies offline. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2023

“The department had reverted to its backup system, radio, to dispatch officers in response to 911 calls instead of its computer assisted dispatch system. . “We have learned the attack’s biggest impact is likely at the Dallas Police Department.” ” reported the website of Fox4News. reads the alert.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

To restore functionality without having to decrypt files and pay a possible ransom (not recommended), it is always advisable to adequately safeguard backups, adopting backup strategies according to the 3-2-1 rule: keep at least 3 copies of company data in 2 different formats, with 1 copy offline and located off-site.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The mitigation techniques include the following: Implement and Enforce Backup and Restoration Policies and Procedures. Use Antivirus Programs. Patch and Update Systems. Evaluate and Update Blocklists and Allowlists. Implement Network Segmentation. Secure User Accounts. Implement Multifactor Authentication. Use Strong Passwords.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In order to make it impossible for the victims to recover the encrypted files, the ransomware deletes the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) using the Service Control Manager and the Windows backup utility catalog along with any shadow copies.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2020

Fxmsp gained worldwide fame in May 2019, after it was reported that the networks belonging to leading antivirus software companies had been compromised. Fxmsp took his first steps in the cybercrime scene in September 2016 when he registered on an underground forum, fuckav[.]ru. Finally, he infects the backups by installing backdoors.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Hacker deleted all data from VFEmail Servers, including backups. Astaroth Trojan relies on legitimate os and antivirus processes to steal data. Micropatch prevents malicious PDFs from Calling Home. Experts found a way to create a super-malware implanted in SGX-enclaves. Malicious PDF Analysis.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

charity and movement by the cybersecurity industry that supports more than 2,000 individuals and sole traders impacted by cybercrime and online harm every month. It encompasses various forms of cybercrime and online harm, including cyberstalking, tracking, hacking accounts and intimate image abuse.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Forward outlook Ransomware is a dynamic and increasingly hybrid segment of cybercrime. In the meanwhile, both businesses and individuals should be proactive in terms of their defenses and maintain data backups to minimize the impact of a potential ransomware attack. pharma giant ExecuPharm. About the essayist.

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Security Affairs

JULY 27, 2018

In order to protect your computer from malware: Ensure your system software and antivirus definitions are up-to-date. Regularly backup your important files to a separate drive or storage that are only temporarily connected. Security Affairs – CoinVault Ransomware, cybercrime). Avoid visiting suspicious websites.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Malicious cyber actors then use the Remcos backdoor to issue commands and gain administrator privileges while bypassing antivirus products, maintaining persistence, and running as legitimate processes by injecting itself into Windows processes. physically disconnected) backups of data. Remcos installs a backdoor onto a target system.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Use the 3-2-1 backup rule. Embrace a multi-layered software protection approach, including antivirus, anti-phishing, and other anti-malware tools. Enhancing your security habits The culture of safe device use should be improved. Avoid charging mobile devices through a computer; instead, use separate adapters.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

implement offline storage and tape-based backup. Cybercrime to cost over $10 Trillion by 2025. FBI Internet Crime Report 2020: Cybercrime Skyrocketed, with Email Compromise Accounting for 43% of Losses. Microsoft Antivirus Now Automatically Mitigates Exchange Server Vulnerability. conduct employee phishing tests.

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SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

Nonetheless, their behavior is annoying, sometimes even dangerous, and the antivirus alerts users because, despite being legal, they often sneak onto the device without the user realizing. Make regular backups of essential data to ensure that corporate information stays safe in an emergency.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Here’s a look at some of the more notable cybercrime stories from the past year, as covered by KrebsOnSecurity and elsewhere. This bold about-face dumbfounded many longtime Norton users because antivirus firms had spent years broadly classifying all cryptomining programs as malware.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

In this Cyber Security Training for Employees you will find an extensive instruction on how to avoid becoming a cybercrime victim which will be useful for your colleagues. There are computer hack techniques even before you open a file on USB and long before your antivirus scans it.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

31, 2021, the HSE’s antivirus software detected the execution of two software tools commonly used by ransomware groups — Cobalt Strike and Mimikatz — on the Patient Zero Workstation. But the antivirus software was set to monitor mode, so it did not block the malicious commands.”

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Run regular data backups and antivirus scans on your devices, make sure you’ve got multifactor authentication set up on all platforms you have access to, update your passwords regularly, and always be on high alert. And implement companywide policies and processes so everyone knows exactly what to do if they experience a breach.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

Invest in the most impactful measures today and build toward a mature cybersecurity plan tomorrow by: Implementing the highest-priority security controls first: e.g., multifactor authentication (MFA), patch management, data backups, content filtering, etc. Install, regularly update, and enable real-time detection for antivirus software.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Every nation analyzed the trends of cybercrime as apprehensions rose. If law enforcement does not attempt to match cybercrime’s rapid rise in popularity, criminals will continue to get away with their actions. Take the medical and science sectors during the pandemic, for example — this event made them relevant targets for cybercrime.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Today, any company can fall victim to cybercrime, which has become a major problem around the world. A smart decision is to give your Mac a regular scan to detect malware using tools that offer antivirus protection. If your system is hacked, you can use backups to restore your data. . . Source [link]. Back Up Your Data.

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SecureBlitz

MAY 20, 2021

Want to secure your computer against cyber threats? I will show you how to do just that in this post. It will please you to know that my old Toshiba laptop was attacked before (about 6 years ago) by some memory-increasing virus. Then, I had to format my PC and lost some important files and.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2021

One look at all the ransomware attacks from the past few years, and it’s clear that crypto-malware actors are attempting to maximize their financial gain. We’ve observed these threat groups using multiple techniques to profit even more off their victims than in years past. Here are a few tactics that stood out to us.

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