Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported that AvosLocker ransomware is being used in attacks targeting US critical infrastructure. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a joint cybersecurity advisory warning of AvosLocker ransomware attacks targeting multiple US critical infrastructure. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher. “The viability may improve in the future. .”

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2023

The City of Dallas, Texas, was hit by a ransomware attack that forced it to shut down some of its IT systems. The IT systems at the City of Dallas, Texas, have been targeted by a ransomware attack. However, CBS News Texas obtained an image the ransomware note dropped by the malware on the infected systems. Source J.D.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 1, 2021

Every business owner and worker needs to learn how to protect from ransomware attacks. Ransomware is malicious software used by hackers to access and encrypt computers and computer networks. Ransomware gets into your device or network in many different ways. Backup Your Data To Protect From Ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Despite promises made by the BlackMatter ransomware gang about which organizations and business types they would avoid, multiple US critical infrastructure entities have been targeted. BlackMatter ransomware. How to avoid BlackMatter ransomware. Implement and enforce backup and restoration policies and procedures.

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Spinone

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Sodinokibi ransomware has been known for some time, yet the attack on currency exchange Travelex brought this virus into the spotlight once again. GandCrab ransomware authors are likely to have taken part in the development of Sodinokibi. Sodinokibi is a notable example of Ransomware-as-a-Service. PerCSoft attack , August 2019.

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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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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

JULY 11, 2019

Malware researchers at two security firms Intezer and Anomali have discovered a new piece of ransomware targeting Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. Experts at security firms Intezer and Anomali have separately discovered a new piece of ransomware targeting Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. The malicious code appends.

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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. If Ryuk ransomware knocks a hospital's network offline, would it pay a ransom? October 29, 2020.

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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

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Now an unusually large number of students and teachers must add another difficulty to the list: a ransomware attack. K-12 schools ransomware attacks at record pace. And the MS-ISAC says K-12 school districts are now the most likely to suffer from and report a successful ransomware attack. Now, let's look at some specifics.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

You need to have a reasonable level of trust in the devices connecting to any network, so any policies you can set to require things like antivirus , updated operating systems and VPNs will protect both the network and its users. Back up important data , as there is no better defense against ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2022

Data Backup Access and Changes. The rise of ransomware and data wiper attacks makes data backups more important than ever. See the Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection. Also read: Best Antivirus Software. Significant Data Changes. Gaps in Attack Monitoring. Consider Customizing Your EDR Solution.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Ransomware. Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. Most device or software manufacturers place backdoors in their products intentionally and for a good reason. If your antivirus software fails to notice a new strain, you can reinstall the browser. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The incident occurred in the third and fourth week of March, as part of a small wave of attacks involving both DroxiDat and Cobalt Strike beacons around the world; and we believe this incident may have been the initial stage of a ransomware attack. Leaked Lockbit 3 builder Lockbit is one of the most prevalent ransomware strains.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

By the end of 2022, the overwhelming majority of service providers, equipment manufacturers, and businesses throughout the world will have deployed Wi-Fi 6/6E, or plan to do so, according to the Wireless Broadband Alliance. ports for faster streaming, data backup, and painless access to stored files. Even if you have to pay $99.99

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) : In today’s ransomware-riddled environment, two-factor authentication should also be considered a minimum requirement for all forms of remote access. Email Security: Many attacks escape network security detection through malicious emails, such as phishing , business email compromise (BEC), and ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

These attacks focus on financially-rewarding exploitation such as cryptojacking , botnet proliferation, business email compromise, or ransomware. For example, the Cuba ransomware gang exploited ProxyShell and ProxyLogon vulnerabilities in Windows exchange servers to plant backdoors into the exchange server and deliver additional malware.

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