Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

” Security news site Bleeping Computer reported on the T-Systems Ryuk ransomware attack on Dec. ” Schafer said another mitigating factor was that VCPI had contracted with a third-party roughly six months prior to the attack to establish off-site data backups that were not directly connected to the company’s infrastructure.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

backup servers, network shares, servers, auditing devices). In some attacks, government experts also observed the sabotage of backup or auditing devices to make recovery more difficult, the encryption of entire virtual servers, the use of scripting environments (i.e.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Invest in the latest antivirus protection Reliable antivirus software acts like an anti-missile shield, keeping hackers from attacking your devices, including PCs, Macs, phones and tablets. Use automatic backup Individuals and businesses alike can keep digital information secure by enabling automatic backup.

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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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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The remediation is intended to cover a wide range of potential areas, ranging from software updates, data backups, access management and antivirus, to network security, device management, cloud risk, data security, remote working, third-party risk, cybersecurity awareness training, business continuity planning and more.

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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. Focus on cyber security awareness and training.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

IT Specialist - focuses on technical containment, investigation, and remediation, such as isolating affected systems, analyzing the breach, maintaining data backup independence , and implementing fixes. Antivirus solutions, monitoring systems, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools play a critical role in combating these threats.

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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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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

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. .” 2019-08-24: #Nemty #Ransomware version '1.0'

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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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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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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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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

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. David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation.

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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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Security Affairs

MARCH 20, 2022

EU and US agencies warn that Russia could attack satellite communications networks Avoslocker ransomware gang targets US critical infrastructure Crooks claims to have stolen 4TB of data from TransUnion South Africa Exotic Lily initial access broker works with Conti gang Emsisoft releases free decryptor for the victims of the Diavol ransomware China-linked (..)

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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

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

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

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.

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SC Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

This includes production figures, operational metrics, back-up and recovery software, antivirus software and network monitoring software from companies such as SolarWinds. Fortress Information Security. You have to have the backups – and that’s where it really gets challenging,” said Cusimano.

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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. According to media reports, Fxmsp had managed to compromise networks belonging to three antivirus software vendors. Finally, he infects the backups by installing backdoors.

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Spinone

MARCH 25, 2019

Keeping your Windows, Android, and IOS devices secure and free of malware helps to ensure that Google Drive data is securely accessed from the device and that the malware threat to Google Drive data is minimized. The basics apply here such as running antivirus, anti-malware, and other basic security measures like local firewalls, etc.

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Security Affairs

JULY 11, 2019

“The threat actor targets QNAP NAS devices that are used for file storage and backups. It is not common for these devices to run antivirus products, and currently, the samples are only detected by 2-3 products on VirusTotal, which allows the ransomware to run uninhibited.”

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

But along with the advantages, such as saved time and resources, delegating non-core tasks creates new challenges in terms of information security. Ngrok and AnyDesk are legitimate utilities; they are not detected by antivirus tools as malware and are often used for legitimate purposes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

This can include measures such as firewalls , antivirus, access management and data backup policies, etc. ISO/IEC 27001 ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard that provides a framework for information security management systems (ISMS). It outlines best practices for managing and protecting sensitive information.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Threat Post Threat Post is a portal, with news about everything related to recurring cybersecurity themes: attacks, cloud security, malware and ransomware, vulnerabilities, and so on. Security Through Education Security Through Education is one of the best information security blogs.

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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

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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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

It is tough to do without a dedicated team and security solutions like firewalls, intrusion detection, antiviruses and more. But, in addition to these familiar security solutions, a set of measures related to the user management and audit of privileges is also required. Conclusion.

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Spinone

JANUARY 24, 2020

SpinOne: Backup + Ransomware Protection + Apps Audit SpinOne provides complete ransomware protection solutions for G Suite and Office 365. It combines backup and ransomware protection functionality to counter the ransomware threat. After that, all damaged files are restored from a safe backup. Recovery from Backup.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Endpoint Security Endpoint security protects the physical and virtual endpoints connected to the network. The security controls include: Antivirus (AV): Scans for malware based on a database of known-malicious file signatures to provide basic defense against common attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

. • Security team • Apps team • Penetration testers • Deploy vulnerability scanning tools and pentesting frameworks. Follow the secure coding principles. Plan for backups and restoration. • DBA • Infrastructure Team • Setup backup and recovery software. Define the backup frequency. Set communication channels.

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Notice Bored

OCTOBER 14, 2021

"Information transfer" is another ambiguous, potentially misleading title for a policy, even if it includes "information security". There is a common factor, however, namely information risk. conversation, emails, network connections and point-to-point links), hence information security is an important consideration.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Key features of application security: Code review and vulnerability scanning Use of secure coding practices Implementation of secure authentication and authorization mechanisms Regular security testing and update 3. It includes various security measures such as access control, encryption, and backups.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

NIST SP 800-82: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines focused on securing ICS environments. ISO/IEC 27001: An international standard on managing information security, including within industrial contexts.

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