Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

Last year, we documented malware distribution campaigns both via malvertising and compromised sites delivering Atomic Stealer (AMOS) onto Mac users. It looks like Atomic Stealer was updated around mid to late December 2023, where its developers introduced payload encryption in an effort to bypass detection rules.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2023

Antivirus firm Avast released a free decryptor for the BianLian ransomware family that allows victims to recover locked files. Security experts noticed that the Go-based ransomware was able to encrypt files at high speeds. Upon its execution, BianLian searches all available disk drives (from A: to Z:) and all files to encrypt.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended. WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES). WEP and WPA are both under 4%, while WPA2 commands a 73% share of known wireless encryption connections.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

Understanding Smartphone Ransomware: Smartphone ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts the data on a device and holds it hostage until a ransom is paid to the attacker. Here are a few potential risks: 1. Data Loss: Ransomware can encrypt your valuable data, making it inaccessible until you pay the ransom.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The group usually takes advantage of Word documents and uses shortcut files for the initial intrusion. Based on our telemetry, we observed that one victim in the UAE was attacked using a malicious Word document. The victim received a document file named “Shamjit Client Details Form.doc” on September 2, 2022.

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Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

Here are seven best practices for cybersecurity in small businesses: Employee Education and Training: Provide cybersecurity awareness training to your employees, teaching them about common threats such as phishing emails, social engineering, and the importance of strong passwords. WPA2 or WPA3).

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Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

A search at the breach-tracking service Constella Intelligence on the phone number in Tkaner’s registration records — 7.9521020220 — brings up multiple official Russian government documents listing the number’s owner as Dmitri Yurievich Khoroshev. used the password 225948. and admin@stairwell.ru

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

in their infrastructure, while the rest discovered they had been infiltrated via a third party only after data leakage or encryption. Access is set up using a certificate or a login/password pair, and in rare cases multi-factor authentication is added. In other cases, they used data that was stolen before the incident began.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Establish a Strong Security Policy A security policy is a set of documents that outlines how your company plans to protect its physical and IT assets. These sessions should cover critical topics like phishing, which tricks you into giving out sensitive information, and password security to protect your data.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

There are threats that can spread from one file to another, encrypt your files, or monitor what you do. When you update your antivirus software , you make sure it knows about the newest dangers, enabling it to protect your device. IdentityIQ offers antivirus with Bitdefender® Total Security. #2

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Ransomware blocks an employer’s access to its data via encryption, and the employer will have to pay a ransom to access it. Password theft. When a criminal obtains your password, they can use it to access sensitive information or internal business systems. Unsecured devices.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2024

Digital rights management (DRM) is an encryption technology that enforces creator’s rights. Digital rights management wraps digital data into an encrypted wrapper tied to a license that contains the rules for how the content may be used. The management software will also track encrypted file use and continuously enforce digital rights.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 17, 2021

PYSA, also known as Mespinoza, is capable of exfiltrating and encrypting critical files and data, with the criminals specifically targeting higher education, K-12 schools and seminaries, the bureau warns. The document describes various indicators of compromise and offers a list of flagged domains associated with this malicious activity.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Text message phishing — also known as “smishing” — is when scammers send texts to entice people to transmit personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers. To prevent malicious scams, companies should do the following: •Install high-quality antivirus software and spam filters.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Make sure your smartphone, tablet and laptop are password-protected, particularly if you’re in the habit of carrying them around wherever you go. Leverage antivirus software. Protect yourself from malware by purchasing, updating, and upgrading antivirus software. SSLs ensure all data is encrypted. Lock your devices.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Remember, sometimes a little common sense goes a lot further than the fanciest encryption out there. Ransomware is another significant threat, where attackers encrypt an organization's data and demand payment for its release. The key here is implementing smart, affordable cybersecurity strategies that work best for nonprofits.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Modern secure email gateways (SEGs) prevent the vast majority of dodgy messages from ever ending up in users' inboxes, and most antivirus tools can identify and block content that matches known phishing templates, as well. If that's a no-go for whatever reason, a Wi-Fi VPN can do the heavy lifting in terms of traffic encryption.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Corporations not only house a trove of valuable data they can’t function without, but they are also expected to cough up a considerable amount of ransom money in exchange for their encrypted files. Your files are encrypted, and currently unavailable. Shot of Sugar-encrypted files (Courtesy of Marcelo Rivero).

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Hacker Combat

MAY 4, 2022

Ransom virus, often known as ransomware, blocks users from gaining access to their computer or personal documents and requests payment in exchange for access. Other indicators include blocked access to personal data, slow performance, malware alerts by antivirus softwares and abnormal network behaviours. Remove the ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

A smart decision is to give your Mac a regular scan to detect malware using tools that offer antivirus protection. You should also make sure that all backups are stored in the cloud, frequently updated, and thoroughly protected and encrypted. Create a Strong Password Policy. Back Up Your Data.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2021

Most of the stolen files (50%+) were text files, some of them containing software logs, passwords, personal notes, and other sensitive information. Experts found over 650,000 Word documents and.pdf files in the archive. More than 1 million images have been stolen by the malware, including 696,000.png png and 224,000.jpg

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2022

The emails used weaponized Microsoft Word documents exploiting the CVE-2017-11882 vulnerability. EXE which is responsible for the insertion and editing of equations (OLE objects) in documents. The CVE-2017-11882 flaw is a memory-corruption issue that affects all versions of Microsoft Office released between 2000 and 2017.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2021

The Ukrainian Security Service shared indicators of compromise for this attack on the platform “MISP-UA” Below the recommendations by the CERT: Recommendations: Do not download encrypted archives or password archives from the Internet. The SEI EB is used by the Ukrainian government agencies to share documents.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If you can mandate strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for systems and data, you'll work wonders in preserving valuable data in transit. Enforce enterprise-grade antivirus, firewalls, and internet security software across all connected devices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

This way, data is encrypted when passing through the internet, such that other people can’t read what is being sent. In addition, ensure that you have protected your Wi-Fi with a password to avoid other people connecting to it. Use an antivirus. You can achieve this by connecting to the internet through a VPN. Conclusion.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2024

Change passwords Since pinpointing the exact password an attacker used to break into your site is pretty much a shot in the dark, it is best to reset all your passwords. Ensure all admin and standard user accounts have new passwords. So, instead of panicking, relax and focus on fixing your hacked WordPress site.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

. “The purpose of this document is to describe the operating mode used during these attacks and the associated compromise indicators, then to provide recommendations to limit the impact of this type of incident.” locked to the filename of the encrypted files. The malicious code appended the extension.

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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. They can both encrypt data and hide an IP address by using a secure chain to shield network activity.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

After an unsuspecting victim opens a malicious email or visits an infected site, ransomware begins to encrypt critical files hosted on the victim’s local machine. Website backups should also be encrypted; this way, if the data falls into the hands of criminals, they won’t be able to read and exploit it. The malware does the rest.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Though polite, the Creeper was still an annoyance to some, and in 1971, Ray Tomlinson developed the first antivirus software , called Reaper. One of the first pieces of antivirus software , McAfee’s VirusScan, was released in 1987. Upon opening the email, victims would see the message “Here’s that document you asked for.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

This advanced custom Rat is mainly the work of a threat actor that targets Russian entities by using lures in archive file format and more recently Office documents leveraging the Follina vulnerability. The earliest versions of this Rat was typically archived into a zip file pretending to be a document specific to a Russian group.

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Spinone

APRIL 30, 2020

of sensitive data in the cloud is stored in Microsoft Office documents, Microsoft OneDrive’s security issues can easily spin into a nightmare. At this point, files are encrypted for anyone but you and Microsoft personnel with administrative rights. Is OneDrive safe for sensitive documents? Given that around 58.4%

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2024

RBI solutions typically allow the configuration of file upload and download profiles, restricting the types of files that can be submitted or retrieved from websites based on multiple factors such as file extension, size, entropy/encryption of data, signatures, site reputation, and more. This can be due to encryption or even size.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

Aside from sending out work-related emails and devising corporate documents, laptops may now be used as a tool for homeschooling or a hub for social media and games. Each account should also be protected with a strong password and businesses should provide users with anti-malware and anti-virus software. .

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

19, Apex was alerted that its systems had been infected with a destructive strain of ransomware that encrypts computer files and demands payment for a digital key needed to unscramble the data. “When they encrypt the data, that happens really fast,” he said. Roswell, Ga. on Tuesday, Feb.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

What would happen if you couldn’t access your emails, mobile phone wallet, or documents? Encrypt the data stored on your mobile phone. For Android, however, you may need to enable encryption manually. Change your mobile phone password/PIN. Write them down in a list. This brings us to the next step, protect.

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