eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

First, we prepare a plan for the possibility, then when a ransomware attack occurs we execute the plan. To help, we break down the process into the following steps: How to Prepare for Ransomware. Ransomware Response. Simple Ransomware Recovery. How to Prepare for Ransomware. Ransomware Security.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In a year where ransomware has raised the alert levels everywhere, the go-to answer from many is redundancy through offline, remote backups – but are they enough? As ransomware threats loom, we look at where backups fall short, and what to keep in mind to optimize network and data security. Where Backups Fall Short Against Ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The cloud computing services company was hit by a ransomware attack in early December that disrupted the mail servers for thousands of customers. It provides not only advanced compliance automation, but there is also integrated auditing and penetration testing. The move to remote work has only worsened the problems.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Threat modeling (Risk management, vulnerability, and penetration testing). A critical part of achieving balanced security is for the organization to execute an architecture optimization. Interfacing with outside agencies, including federal and non-federal entities. Live patching systems outdated technologies.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Ransomware and stolen customer data can put an enterprise out of business for months. Network design and architecture. More complex architectures may be needed depending on the industry or the data. Backups of data and applications are necessary to restoring your operations in the event of a ransomware or other intrusions.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Akira ransomware group made news too, expanding its attacks to include Linux-based systems, and Trend Micro issued a fix for a zero-day vulnerability in its Apex One endpoint security tools. Atlassian says these vulnerabilities were discovered via its bug bounty program, penetration testing procedures, and third-party scans.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 24, 2022

The Company ends the era of disparate security testing systems by launching a unified security validation platform that combines External Attack Surface Management (EASM), Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) and automated penetration testing.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2022

It’s often the first step to perform further actions such as data thefts, defacing, or even ransomware attacks that have caused severe damages to many organizations in recent years. This attack relies on a client-server architecture and consists of using other protocols such as TCP or SSH to tunnel malware through DNS requests.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: The economic impact of phishing, ransomware, business logic hacking, Business Email Compromise (BEC) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks continues to be devastating. Erin: How has the ransomware threat evolved in recent years? Erin: What are some of the biggest cyber threats that businesses face today?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Often auditing will be performed through the review of networking logs, but penetration testing and vulnerability scanning can also be used to check for proper implementation and configuration. Poor Maintenance The best security tools and architecture will be undermined by poor maintenance practices. of their network.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Encryption Product Guides Top 10 Full Disk Encryption Software Products 15 Best Encryption Software & Tools Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Breach and attack simulation (BAS) solutions share some similarities with vulnerability management and penetration testing solutions.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 20, 2022

It features one-of-a-kind tools designed to work against systems belonging to Schneider Electric, OMRON, and the Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture (OPC UA). For example, a ransomware attack against Colonial Pipeline in 2021 caused it to halt operations for six days.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2022

See the Best Penetration Testing Tools. For example, if you need to test for ransomware , it’s better to have it on a VM that can be compromised without affecting your personal files. There are hundreds of pre-packaged tools for pentesting, security research, forensics, web app testing, and reverse engineering.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning should be used to test proper implementation and configuration. 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.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

We’ll get into specifics below, but here are five steps to prevent ransomware attacks, along with links to jump ahead: Harden against attacks : Patch, update, and change settings to harden resources against attacks. Anti-DDoS Architecture. Fortunately, many DDoS attacks can be prevented through advanced preparation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

It’s essential to regularly back up data kept in healthcare data warehouses to reduce the danger of system failures, ransomware attacks, or natural disasters. Healthcare firms can do complicated analyses, store and retrieve data rapidly, and produce insightful insights thanks to a well-designed data warehouse architecture.

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Herjavec Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As cyber breaches and ransomware attacks skyrocket, businesses now have no choice but to face the truth — cybersecurity is no longer an option. Penetration Testing. Not using easy to decrypt passwords or the same password for multiple accounts. Keeping all device software updated. Taking a Reactive Approach.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

An external vulnerability scan involves simulating attacks on your external-facing systems to identify potential weaknesses that malicious hackers could exploit, similar to an automated penetration test. Also read: Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Testing: An Important Difference What Are Internal Vulnerability Scans?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Additionally, as fundamental parts of this complete architecture, adherence to safe API design standards and compliance with data protection laws reinforce APIs against a variety of cyber risks. A secure API architecture serves as a strong foundation for all that, designed with security in mind.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 25, 2021

We saw some cyber specialists furloughed, some made redundant, there were big cuts in penetration testing hiring, and many consultancy companies paused hiring altogether for large swaths of 2020. Security architecture hiring has come back and many of the global consultancies are now hiring at pre-pandemic numbers.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 11, 2021

It also examined dozens of critical or high-impact vulnerabilities discovered throughout the past year, some of which have been turned into well-known exploits and others that are sitting quietly in the background, waiting to be weaponized for widespread use by the right hacking group or ransomware operator.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

times as likely to have experienced IoT-based Malware or Ransomware attacks. It bears repeating: •Review risk: Perform penetration testing to assess the risk of connected devices. Strategize for scale: Make sure that you have a scalable security framework and architecture ready to support your IoT deployments.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 2, 2021

In the wake of a multitude of ransomware attacks, fallout from the SolarWinds breach and the Oldsmar water supply attack, CISOs are looking for effective methods to reduce risk beyond traditional means such as penetration testing. ecooper99 CreativeCommons Credit: CC BY 2.0. Enter purple teams.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

Vulnerability scans , penetration tests , compliance audits, and network monitoring provide components of network security monitoring. Prepare incident response plans in advance for likely events (ransomware attack, firewall zero-day vulnerability, etc.) This management phase builds off of status monitoring and event response.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Conduct frequent security audits and penetration testing: Detect and resolve any vulnerabilities before they are exploited by fraudulent actors to minimize the likelihood of data breaches. Confirm that the vendor uses industry-standard security technologies and processes.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

While this report is primarily focused on cybercriminals that operate on Russian territory, cybercriminals rarely restrict themselves to national borders — with ransomware gangs being a prime example of such cross-border activity. Applications have become more complex, their architecture better. Vulnerabilities market got a remake.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 11, 2022

Illusive has been attacked by more than 140 red teams and has never lost a penetration test. Acalvio’s Deception Farm architecture and ShadowPlex application centralizes the deception process. It can find signs of ransomware, even in encrypted files. The solution can expose use of stolen credentials.

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 2, 2021

So you’ve been hit with ransomware and, for whatever reason, you paid the bitcoin but now the decryptor doesn’t work. To be good at digital forensics, to be a digital Sherlock Holmes, you need to understand systems architecture. Who are you going to call for help? Even if you think you’re erasing your tracks.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Penetration testing and red teamers are critical for remaining vigilant in an ever-changing threat environment and catching the vulnerabilities otherwise missed. Read more on the latest threat actors’ techniques with How Ransomware Uses Encryption – and Evolves. Symmetric Encryption vs Asymmetric Encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

See the Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection. Cloud providers may provide access to log files that track access to the level of cloud services provided for SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, licensed cloud tools, or other provided cloud architecture. Customers are responsible for the frequency, security, and integrity of their own backups.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 21, 2022

Kyle Hanslovan CEO of Huntress Labs joins The Hacker Mind to discuss recent LoL attacks, specifically the Microsoft Follina attack and the Kaseya ransomware attack, and how important it is for small and medium sized businesses to start using enterprise grade security, given the evolving nature of these attacks. I'm Robert Vamosi.

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