Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off. Implement a recovery plan to maintain and retain multiple copies of sensitive or proprietary data and servers in a physically separate, segmented, secure location (e.g.,

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 26, 2019

' Mutex "hate" | "fuckav" Link to Putin Photo Backup & Shadow Copy Removal | Extension Blacklist | File/Folder Blacklist | 'isRu' check | Stats Git -> [link] pic.twitter.com/fMmAWIfvWv — Vitali Kremez (@VK_Intel) August 24, 2019. SecurityAffairs – Nemty ransomware, hacking). Pierluigi Paganini.

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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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Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2021

Our findings suggest that the new ransomware variant appears to be properly detected by the majority of leading antivirus vendors. DON’T try to change files by yourself, DON’T use any third party software or antivirus solutions to restore your. This includes the use of zero-knowledge online backup of crucial information.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The report includes MD5 hashes of suspicious ASPX files discovered on compromised Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) servers and a list of commands used by ransomware operators observed by the researchers. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Pierluigi Paganini.

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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

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. SecurityAffairs – hacking, FBI). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Hacking Vision Hacking Vision is a cybersecurity blog with a vision to bring a community of white hat security experts together to learn and gain knowledge. In this blog, you can find detailed info about ransomware protection, wireless security, and much more. Here you can find more than 20 news articles each week.

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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. The report from Varonis also includes indicators of compromise (IoCs) that help detect the malware.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, March 2021. How not to disclosure a Hack. UK fashion retailer FatFace angered customers in its handling of a customer data theft hack. conduct employee phishing tests.

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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. Soon enough, the threat actor started talking about hacking into IBM and Microsoft. Finally, he infects the backups by installing backdoors. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Fxmsp).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Implement a recovery plan to restore sensitive or proprietary data from a physically separate, segmented, secure location (e.g., Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software on all hosts. Implement network segmentation.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

Set antivirus/antimalware programs to conduct regular scans of IT network assets using up-to-date signatures. Implement regular data backup procedures . SecurityAffairs – hacking, DarkSide). The post US CISA and FBI publish joint alert on DarkSide ransomware appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Experts from Antivirus maker Emsisoft discovered a bug in the decrypter app of the infamous Ryuk ransomware. For this reason, Emsisoft experts recommend victims to create a backup copy of their encrypted files. The app is provided by Ryuk operators to victims to recover their files once they have paid the ransom.

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Security Affairs

JULY 11, 2019

Like other malware, the malicous code halts the encryptions process if the hacked NAS device is located in Belarus, Ukraine, or Russia. “The threat actor targets QNAP NAS devices that are used for file storage and backups. [link] Do NOT remove this file and NOT remove last line in this file!". base64 encoded encrypted data].

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

You have the disaster recovery (DR) site, backups, and storage area network (SAN) snapshots. As you try each one, that pit in your stomach grows as you experience the worst feeling in IT: the realization you have no backup for recovery. Your backups, the backup server, and all the backup storage — all encrypted by ransomware.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

Criminal hacking has become a major threat to today’s organizations. According to a Deloitte Center for Controllership poll , “During the past 12 months, 34.5% of polled executives report that their organizations' accounting and financial data were targeted by cyber adversaries.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

So it’s important to teach all your employees that have access to the network how to identify possible security threats and train them to use cyber security best practices. Create a cyber security policy and make sure that all employees know that information security is a priority. Back Up Your Data.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Network Security: In this module, you will learn more about how to secure network: firewalls, password managers, and more. Endpoint Protection: Discover how to use antivirus software, learn about malware, encryption and application control. No hacking or programming experience is needed.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

The anonymous individual behind that communication declined to provide proof that they were part of the group that held VPCI’s network for ransom, and after an increasingly combative and personally threatening exchange of messages soon stopped responding to requests for more information. You may confirm this with them. In our Dec.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 20, 2022

SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 358 by Pierluigi Paganini appeared first on Security Affairs. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

At this stage, the attacker's task is to create a stable channel for delivering various hacking tools and auxiliary data onto the target system. It is tough to do without a dedicated team and security solutions like firewalls, intrusion detection, antiviruses and more. Establishing a connection. Conclusion.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Based on a foundation of solid security training, the people within the company can be given their own security responsibilities and a well-implemented monitoring and threat detection system can support this. Now is the time to ensure a robust disaster recovery and backup plan for any individual or business using the cloud.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

It’s about challenging our expectations about people who hack for a living. Well, why hack your way through a complicated backdoor method when you can waltz right in the front door as a fully credentialed user and then escalate individual privileges from the inside. We’re here to help each other learn about security.

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