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 firm Avast has released a free decryptor for the BianLian ransomware to allow victims of the malware to recover locked files. It is also recommendable to check the virus vault of your antivirus.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Universal Health Services (UHS) healthcare providers has reportedly shut down systems at healthcare facilities after a Ryuk ransomware attack. Universal Health Services (UHS) is an American Fortune 500 company that provides hospital and healthcare services, in 2019, its annual revenues were $11.37 billion in 2019.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2021

The FBI and Australian Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) warn of an ongoing Avaddon ransomware campaign targeting organizations worldwide. “The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware an ongoing ransomware campaign utilising the Avaddon Ransomware malware. . ” reads the alert published by ACSC.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

Moises Luis Zagala Gonzales worked as a ransomware developer on the side, renting out and selling ransomware tools to cybercriminals. Combating ransomware is a top priority of the Department of Justice and of this Office. Combating ransomware is a top priority of the Department of Justice and of this Office.

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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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Webroot

AUGUST 27, 2021

When the Institute for Security & Technology’s Ransomware Task Force published its report on combatting ransomware this spring, the Colonial Pipeline, JBS meatpacking and Kaseya VSA attacks were still around the corner. ” -Ransomware Task Force, IST. While many of these would fall to law enforcement, U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 24, 2022

North Korea’s Lazarus Group has reportedly designed new ransomware that is being targeted at M1 processors popularly running on Macs and Intel systems. Second is the news related to ransomware named HavanaCrypt that researchers from Cybereason claim to be targeting victims as fake Google software updates.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

For any organization struck by ransomware , business leaders always ask “how do we decrypt the data ASAP, so we can get back in business?”. The good news is that ransomware files can be decrypted. What can be done to recover from ransomware attacks when backups are not available? How Does Ransomware Encryption Work?

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2022

Trend Micro researchers warn of a new ransomware family called Agenda, which has been used in attacks on organizations in Asia and Africa. Trend Micro researchers recently discovered a new piece of targeted ransomware, tracked as Agenda, that was written in the Go programming language. ” reads the report published by Trend Micro.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

PYSA and Lockbit were the most active ransomware gangs in the threat landscape in November 2021, researchers from NCC Group report. Security researchers from NCC Group reported an increase in ransomware attacks in November 2021 over the past month, and PYSA (aka Mespinoza) and Lockbit were the most active ransomware gangs.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers recently published lessons learned from the disruptive and costly ransomware attack in May 2021 on Ireland’s public health system. The unusually candid post-mortem found that nearly two months elapsed between the initial intrusion and the launching of the ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Nearly half of EDR tools and organizations are vulnerable to Clop ransomware gang tactics, according to tests by a cybersecurity company. The continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) vendor tested to see if organizational controls would recognize the Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) of Clop ransomware attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Related: What local government can do to repel ransomware Ransomware came into existence in 1989 as a primitive program dubbed the AIDS Trojan that was spreading via 5.25-inch inch diskettes. inch diskettes. FBI spoofs 2012 – 2013.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware. Ransomware attacks and costs.

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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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Krebs on Security

APRIL 18, 2022

Conti — one of the most ruthless and successful Russian ransomware groups — publicly declared during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic that it would refrain from targeting healthcare providers. But according to Microsoft and an advisory from the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA).

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2021

Virtual machines are becoming an increasingly popular avenue cybercriminals are taking to distribute their ransomware payloads onto compromised corporate networks. In order to avoid raising suspicions or triggering antivirus software , the ransomware payload will ‘hide’ within a VM while encrypting files on the host computer.”

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

The FBI has issued an alert to warn about an increase in PYSA ransomware attacks on education institutions in the US and UK. The FBI has issued Tuesday an alert to warn about an increase in PYSA ransomware attacks against education institutions in the United States and the United Kingdom. The malicious code appended the extension .

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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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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

Last year, the three-week downtime faced by Universal Health Services after a ransomware attack cost the health system $67 million in recovery and lost revenue. To Cheng, allowlisting is ideal for health care security stacks, as it’s designed as an additional defense mechanism for antivirus tools and other security measures.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

No matter if you are a business owner or work in any other sector like healthcare, education, or finance – in 2020, ransomware is officially after your cloud data. This new, more malicious type of ransomware is called ransomware 2.0. So, how do your files in the cloud get compromised during the ransomware attack?

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Malwarebytes

MAY 12, 2021

Late last week, the business network systems of Colonial Pipeline , the biggest supplier of fuels on the East Coast of the United States, were compromised due to a ransomware attack , forcing the company to temporarily shut down its operations while investigations are underway. Threat profile: DarkSide ransomware. and DarkSide v2.1.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

What Is Babuk Ransomware? Babuk ransomware was discovered fairly recently, in early 2021, but it hasn’t taken long for this destructive new malware to gain notoriety. But this doesn’t mean Babuk ransomware isn’t dangerous. What Does Babuk Ransomware Do? So, what is Babuk ransomware and what exactly does it do?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 13, 2021

As per the report, the industries that were majorly targeted include retail, technology, financial, public and healthcare sector along with education and energy. While the ransomware attacks grew by 69 percent from Q3 2020 to Q4 2020, REvil, Thanos, RYUK, Maze and RansomeXX occupied a large share in such attacks.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

is the latest victim of a ransomware attack. When the attack happened multiple antivirus programs were disabled by the attack and hard drives just lit up with activity. United Health Services ransomware strain. There are different groups using the Ryuk ransomware. Related podcast: ransomware and digital extortion.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Authorities in the United States and United Kingdom today levied financial sanctions against seven men accused of operating “ Trickbot ,” a cybercrime-as-a-service platform based in Russia that has enabled countless ransomware attacks and bank account takeovers since its debut in 2016. companies and government entities.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware. MOUSEISLAND may be the initial phase of a ransomware attack.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Payroll software provider Apex Human Capital Management suffered a ransomware attack this week that severed payroll management services for hundreds of the company’s customers for nearly three days. The company declined to specify how much was paid or what strain of ransomware was responsible for the attack. Roswell, Ga.

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Spinone

JANUARY 28, 2020

So, you or someone you know got hit by ransomware. How to get rid of ransomware then? As a data protection company, we help companies and individuals restore their data corrupted by ransomware every day. Here you will find some ransomware removal tools, tips, and tricks. It’s understandable.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The methods used by cybercriminals in 2023 varied with cyberattacks, physical attacks, and system errors targeting everything from critical infrastructure to manufacturing to healthcare databases. The evolving tactics of cybercriminals, from ransomware to data theft and extortion, demonstrate the urgency of fortifying personal information.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 23, 2023

Certain industries such as education and healthcare face their own distinct set of challenges when it comes to mobile security, namely a diverse amount of endpoints and lackluster budgets and infrastructure. for more tips on improving your organizations mobile and Chromebook security posture. Stay vigilant!

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SecureWorld News

JULY 19, 2021

As detailed in public charging documents unsealed in October 2018 and July and September 2020, hackers with a history of working for the PRC Ministry of State Security (MSS) have engaged in ransomware attacks, cyber enabled extortion, crypto-jacking, and rank theft from victims around the world, all for financial gain.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Reflecting on the Wannacry ransomware attack, which is the lesson learnt e why most organizations are still ignoring it. The spread of this ransomware was considered to be the worst cyber attack in terms of contamination rate and scope, putting public offices and companies (especially healthcare facilities) out of operation.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Also read: Best Antivirus Software of 2022. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 Ransomware. Ransomware is the fastest-growing trend. Ransomware attacks can also threaten to release sensitive information.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

According to BlueVoyant’s Cybersecurity in Higher Education 2021 report , ransomware attacks on colleges increased twofold between 2019 and 2020. Your connected devices should have updated antivirus, operating software and apps. It goes deeper. Even businesses used by universities are being targeted. Turn the auto-updates on.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

It was once the case that the majority of businesses could rely on a good firewall and antivirus solution. Indeed, while antivirus and firewall software do still play an important role in cybersecurity, they are not enough on their own. Today, things have changed significantly.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

A ransomware outbreak has besieged a Wisconsin based IT company that provides cloud data hosting, security and access management to more than 100 nursing homes across the United States. based Saint Francis Healthcare System began notifying patients about a ransomware attack that left physicians unable to access medical records prior to Jan.

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