Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2020

Microsoft is warning of human-operated ransomware, this kind of attack against businesses is becoming popular in the cybercrime ecosystem. Human-operated ransomware is a technique usually employed in nation-state attacks that is becoming very popular in the cybercrime ecosystem. ” reads the post published by Microsoft.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Double extortion is one of the most prevalent ransomware tactics today. The attackers first exfiltrate sensitive information from their target before launching the ransomware encryption routine. The post Which Data Do Ransomware Attackers Target for Double Extortion? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Antivirus programs and firewalls are pretty good at catching malware before it can infect devices, but occasionally malware can slip through defenses, endangering personal and financial information. These steps will work in most cases, but if you’ve been hit by ransomware, see our guides to ransomware decryption , removal and recovery.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2022

SafeBreach Labs researcher Or Yair has uncovered zero-day vulnerabilities in several leading endpoint detection and response ( EDR ) and antivirus ( AV ) solutions that enabled him to turn the tools into potentially devastating next-generation wipers. Also read: Ransomware Group Uses Vulnerability to Bypass EDR Products.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The post Threat Analysis Report: Inside the Destructive PYSA Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard. The Threat Analysis reports investigate these threats and provide practical recommendations for protecting against them.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Ransomware attacks cost smaller companies an average of $713,000 per incident. No wonder this threat keeps our client’s CISO and security teams up at night. Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 1, 2021

I started Cybereason to help defenders protect their networks and data against attacks—to use what I know about how cybercriminals think and how adversaries work to give defenders an advantage against all threats. The post If You Prevent Ransomware You Don’t Need to Recover from It appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2023

.” In December, SafeBreach Labs researcher Or Yair discovered zero-day vulnerabilities in several EDR and antivirus tools, while in October, the BlackByte ransomware group was found to be actively exploiting a known driver vulnerability to bypass EDR protections.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It probably comes as no surprise that ransomware attacks are more prolific now than they were several years ago. A 2021 survey found that ransomware attacks increased 62% over the preceding two years, as reported by Security Magazine , with North American registering a surge of 158% during that same period.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Today's ransomware actors are operating to devastating effect as evidenced by the Colonial Pipeline and JBS attacks, showing that a successful attack can disrupt any business. The post Webinar: Inside the REvil Ransomware – Pick Your Path appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Symantec researchers are warning that a BlackByte ransomware affiliate has begun using a custom data exfiltration tool, Infostealer.Exbyte, to steal data from victims’ networks as part of their attacks. See also: How to Recover From a Ransomware Attack. Exfiltration to Replace Ransomware Encryption?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Major cybersecurity events in the last week make clear that hackers just keep getting savvier — and security teams need to be vigilant to keep up. Ransomware groups continue to exploit unpatched vulnerabilities. Now ransomware attackers, possibly affiliated with FIN8, are exploiting unpatched Citrix products to launch attacks.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Editor's Note: Unlock the knowledge, resources and expert guidance you need to successfully prevent ransomware attacks from impacting your organization’s operations with this complimentary Ransomware Toolkit. Together with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), the U.S. appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Related: How ‘XDR’ defeats silos Now along comes a new book, Evading EDR: The Definitive Guide for Defeating Endpoint Detection Systems , by a red team expert, Matt Hand, that drills down a premier legacy security system that is in the midst of this transition: endpoint detection and response, EDR.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2023

They may incorporate tools such as firewalls or antivirus software , which are helpful, but not the only tactics that can keep a network secure. Unfortunately, having a large cybersecurity budget does not necessarily mean a company has a solid, comprehensive security plan.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Many of these tools protect resources connected to networks, thus shutting down threats as early as possible.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. PowerShell, Ransomware Threats Grow.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

British antimalware and network security vendor Sophos refers to this new tactic as “automated, active attacks.” Sophos Senior Security Advisor John Shier broke it down for me. Related: How ransomware became a scourge Specialists get assigned to poke around, locate key servers and find stealthy paths to send in more malware.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Other major flaws appeared in the NGINX Ingress Controller for Kubernetes, Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server, and Apache ActiveMQ — and the latter two have already been targeted in ransomware attacks. 3 to report that the vulnerability is being actively exploited, which Rapid7 said includes ransomware attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

Most network access control (NAC) solutions support wireless networks in addition to wired ones, and many Wi-Fi routers include access controls like allowlisting or denylisting. Device security is also an important part of wireless network security. Segment parts of your network that are more sensitive than others.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

The next step in setting up your security fortress is installing software that will keep cybercriminals at bay. Start by installing antivirus software and use it to scan your system every week for malware and viruses. If you have a backup, you can recover the data without playing into the hacker’s game.

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McAfee

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Ransomware and phishing remain major headaches for IT security teams, and as users and resources have migrated outside of the traditional network security perimeter, it’s become increasingly difficult to protect users from clicking on a link or opening a malicious file. Yet, the digital connection is also a threat.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 8, 2021

Endpoints are often the weakest link in the security chain, and legacy antivirus solutions are no longer enough to defend against modern threats, including zero day, evasive and fileless malware. Organizations of all sizes are adopting endpoint protection technology that provides multiple levels of protection for endpoints.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. Ransomware is the most feared cybersecurity threat and with good reason: Its ability to cripple organizations by locking their data is a threat like no other.

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SC Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

Alpharetta, Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline, which has the largest fuel pipeline, was forced to shut down its oil and gas pipeline system on Friday after a ransomware attack that has slowed down the transportation of oil in the eastern U.S. Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images).

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

Malicious hackers might use tools like computer viruses, spyware, ransomware, Trojan horses, and more to further their goals. An unethical hacker can use many techniques and tools to breach your computer or device’s network security.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 16, 2021

With 13% of human-related breaches containing ransomware and 10% of ransomware attacks costing organizations an average of $1 million, IT security teams need to be prepared for the worst. Ransomware, virus, and malware removal. Around the clock security event monitoring, triage & escalation. FireEye Mandiant.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use Antivirus Software Antivirus software and EDR tools are critically important controls for consumers and businesses, respectively. Windows and Mac devices come with pretty good built-in antivirus software; activate it if you’re not using a paid solution from another security company.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Upon investigation, you discover it’s ransomware. You have the disaster recovery (DR) site, backups, and storage area network (SAN) snapshots. You look for your cold replica in your DR site, but like your production servers, it has also been encrypted by ransomware. Ransom notes are on the desktops.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Speak to any organization infiltrated by ransomware—the most dangerous malware in the world—and they’ll be blunt: They’d do anything to avoid getting hit twice. But ransomware attacks have been ramping up in 2023 and reinfections are occurring all over the globe, forcing lean IT teams to prepare.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This guide covers the major categories of internet security suites and includes a few of the top options for each. Types of Internet Security Tools. Antivirus Software WiFi 6 Routers Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Email Security Software Web Application Firewall Bot Management Software. Back to top.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

It uses a combination of techniques such as signature-based detection, behavioral analysis, and machine-learning algorithms to detect and respond to security threats. This is a more advanced detection of threats beyond what may be caught by traditional antivirus. What Are the Benefits of EDR? What Is XDR? 

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Ransomware. Rogue security software. Architect a premium network security model like SASE that encompasses SD-WAN , CASB , secure web gateways , ZTNA , FWaaS , and microsegmentation. Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets. Browser hijacker.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The research shows that cyber threats like ransomware have become a top priority for business executives and boards of directors,” said Jon Oltsik, an analyst with ESG. Not surprisingly, 46% said ransomware protection was one of their top five spending priorities. Understand the Many Facets of Security.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 13, 2022

In addition, IT teams and other groups may rely on shell scripts to automate critical business functions such as onboarding new employees, backing up critical databases, or performing network security functions. Sure, your company has anti-malware scanners and antivirus software, but cybercriminals are still finding a way through.

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