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Authorities released free decryptor for Phobos and 8base ransomware

Security Affairs

NoMoreRansom warns users to remove the malware first with a reliable antivirus before using the decryptor, or files may be re-encrypted repeatedly. In 2023, 8Base emerged from Phobos affiliates, using a modified encryptor and double extortion—encrypting and stealing data to force ransom payments.

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Enhanced capabilities sustain the rapid growth of Vo1d botnet

Security Affairs

In August 2024, several users reported that Dr.Web antivirus detected changes in their TV box system files. Unfortunately, manufacturers often sell older OS versions as newer ones. Vo1d botnet has enhanced its stealth and resilience with RSA encryption to secure communication, preventing C2 takeover.

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Protecting Oil and Gas Industry Infrastructure: Strategies for Resilience

SecureWorld News

Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk. Hackers used compromised credentials to gain access to Colonial Pipeline's network, deploying ransomware that encrypted critical systems.

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Operation SyncHole: Lazarus APT goes back to the well

SecureList

The campaign, dubbed “Operation SyncHole”, has impacted at least six organizations in South Korea’s software, IT, financial, semiconductor manufacturing, and telecommunications industries, and we are confident that many more companies have actually been compromised. All traffic is encrypted with the generated AES key.

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World Backup Day: Pledge to protect your digital life

Webroot

Backing up your data simply means creating copies of your important files and storing them in secure, encrypted locations. Many hard drives fail in less than three years , and its been found that the newer drives have shorter lifespans than those manufactured before 2015.

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Top Cyber Attacker Techniques, August–October 2024

Digital Shadows

The US, manufacturing sector, and professional, scientific, and technical services (PSTS) sector are primary targets amidst an overall increase in ransomware attacks. Additionally, securing internal documents with encrypted storage and using safe file-sharing platforms is crucial, especially when sharing externally.

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LockFile Ransomware uses a new intermittent encryption technique

Security Affairs

Recently emerged LockFile ransomware family LockFile leverages a novel technique called intermittent encryption to speed up encryption. Sophos researchers discovered that the group is now leveraging a new technique called “intermittent encryption” to speed up the encryption process.