Security Affairs

MARCH 9, 2023

The recently discovered Windows ransomware IceFire now also targets Linux enterprise networks in multiple sectors. SentinelLabs researchers discovered new Linux versions of the recently discovered IceFire ransomware that was employed in attacks against several media and entertainment organizations worldwide. to deploy the ransomware.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The United States Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) security team (the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center or HC3) released a report detailing how Royal ransomware has been used to target the healthcare sector. How can organizations better defend themselves against these type of attacks?

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 10, 2023

With advanced language-based AI tools like ChatGPT growing increasingly accessible, the battle to prevent phishing attacks from impacting users is no longer answerable with just one security solution. Why is layered security essential against phishing? PCI DSS, HIPAA, etc.)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 8, 2022

and Australian governments is a detailed and well thought out technical and architectural advice document for cybersecurity teams in the face of high-impact ransomware incidents trending upward. Every time a ransom is paid, it confirms the viability and financial attractiveness of the ransomware criminal business model.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

This past year set a profound stage, from the advent of stringent cyber regulations to the convergence of generative AI, social engineering, and ransomware. Rampant ransomware — again The pervasive impact of ransomware resonated widely in 2023. million and an average payment exceeding $100,000.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Misuse of these tools is a common ransomware technique to inhibit system recovery.

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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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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cyberattacks and data breaches will continue to arise because of credential theft, social engineering (phishing, smishing, vishing etc), vulnerabilities in third party software and supply chain processes, forged or stolen machine identities, and misconfigured cloud computing. Digital transformation. Sustainability.

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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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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

The world-renowned auction house Christie's has become the latest major corporation to fall victim to a ransomware attack. We have obtained personal data on Christie's ultra-rich clients including their identities, locations, buying history, financial information, and more," the ransomware group stated. "If

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SecureList

MAY 11, 2022

Ahead of the Anti-Ransomware Day, we summarized the tendencies that characterize ransomware landscape in 2022. This year, ransomware is no less active than before: cybercriminals continue to threaten nationwide retailers and enterprises , old variants of malware return while the new ones develop.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

Ransomware has given security professionals a headache for the better part of a decade. Germany, the UK, and Italy also registered high ransomware tallies. To understand how we got here, let’s first take a closer look at recent statistics on the top ransomware variants, countries and industries attacked. Top ransomware variants.

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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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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The FBI and CISA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory to warn organizations to remain vigilant against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays. The FBI and CISA warn organizations to keep high their defenses against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays. ” reads the advisory published by CISA.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 18, 2021

Most of the top incident threats mirror last year’s report, with an increase in phishing, ransomware and credential theft in the wake of the worldwide pandemic and workforce’s rapid adoption of remote work. The DBIR states that phishing, ransomware, web app attacks dominated data breaches in 2020. billion.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

infrastructure operators of a recent ransomware attack that affected a natural gas compression facility. “The threat actor then deployed commodity ransomware to Encrypt Data for Impact [T1486] on both networks. The post US CISA warns of Ransomware attacks impacting pipeline operations appeared first on Security Affairs.

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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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SiteLock

OCTOBER 7, 2021

What do animals have to do with ransomware? Back in 2017, a ransomware outbreak paralyzed several organizations in Russia and Ukraine, with cases also occurring in Turkey, Germany, Bulgaria and Japan. The malware became known as Bad Rabbit ransomware and was the third major spread of malware that year. Here’s a hint: not much.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Can Code Signing Macros Help Your Company Thwart Ransomware Attacks? This impact was amplified when the company decided to take down all the virtual servers infected by the ransomware and restore them from previous backups rather than comply with the attacker’s demands of a multimillion-dollar payoff. Case Study]. brooke.crothers.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Implementing a Zero Trust architecture involves verifying every attempt to access the system. Supply-chain attacks, new zero-day attacks, insider risk and improved phishing leads to an onslaught of breaches. The majority of ransomware attacks gained initial access by defeating legacy MFA. For 2024, it will take a village!

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Fortunately, vendor surveys identify five key cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2024: compromised credentials, attacks on infrastructure, organized and advanced adversaries, ransomware, and uncontrolled devices. Infrastructure Protection Defense against DDoS and DNS attacks starts with effective network security architecture.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Ransomware attacks, where hackers encrypt critical data and demand a ransom for its release, have become alarmingly common. In addition, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and phishing scams continue to pose significant threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 21, 2023

SSE is the security portion of the SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) architecture, which converges networking and security together. More specifically, SSE includes: Secure Web Gateway (SWG), which defends users against phishing attacks and malicious websites. Secure Service Edge works with a variety of network configurations.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

ai Antani Many speculated that the ransomware attack on a Toyota supply chain player in Kojima, Japan was in retaliation for Japan’s aid to Ukraine. In 2024 I encourage leadership to dedicate more attention to discussing the risks of spear phishing. What should I be most concerned about – and focus on – in 2024? Educate your workforce.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware and malware on CNI will be paramount to the stability of national economies for the years to come. The Threat of Ransomware Targeted and untargeted CNI incidents are now simpler to execute than ever before.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Access controls are the nexus of security and the expanding perimeter, and zero trust is the architecture that encompasses it. Zero trust is an all-inclusive security and privacy architecture. The network security perimeter is dynamically created and policy-based, and must be guarded by secure and highly managed access controls.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 13, 2023

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware.

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Webroot

APRIL 5, 2024

Ransomware attacks are targeting healthcare organizations more frequently. Examples of prevention-layer technologies include: Endpoint protection keeps out malicious files, scripts, URLs, and exploits via a cloud-based architecture. In fact, 16 percent of breaches start with phishing. So how do you prevent these attacks?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Some of the key findings of the report are: Ransomware still gets top of the podium, accounting for 34% of EU threats. Ransomware attacks are expected to continue to rise in frequency and sophistication. Phishing is once again the most common vector for initial access. Implement a secure and redundant backup strategy.

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Spinone

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

However, this year in 2019, many IT professionals and business leaders alike have had to deal with the very real and alarming scenario of a ransomware attack. As many businesses move their data to the cloud, the idea among many is once their data lands in the cloud, it is safe from ransomware. Is cloud storage safe from ransomware?

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2022

Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 380 appeared first on Security Affairs.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 8, 2023

And when malware, ransomware, or other cyber threats get in the way, the focus shifts from forward progress to focused co-operation. The need for reset and oversight is so great that a new class of technology is emerging to give organizations a better grip on the digital sprawl that’s come to define modern-day enterprise architecture.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 25, 2019

Security experts observed two distinct campaigns distributing the Ursnif malware , one of them also delivered the GandCrab ransomware. Attackers spread phishing messages using weaponized Microsoft Word document and leverages Powershell to deliver fileless malware. GandCrab is a popular ransomware that has been active since early 2018.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

A critical part of achieving balanced security is for the organization to execute an architecture optimization. By breaking out the various architecture domains of the organization relating to risk and cybersecurity, including: SecOps Processes aligning to current adaptive control capabilities.

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Google Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Just look at the growing threat of ransomware, where bad actors lock up organizations’ systems and demand payment or ransom to restore access. Ransomware affects every industry, in every corner of the globe – and it thrives on pre-existing vulnerabilities: insecure software, indefensible architectures, and inadequate security investment.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Total Fitness Ransomware Attack. UK media didn't report UK gym chain Total Fitness had been hit by a ransomware attack. Total Fitness is continuing to respond to the ongoing ransomware attack likely to be by international serious and organised cyber-crime groups. NCSC ransomware PDF.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 17, 2021

Now mix in architectural changes that support cloud productivity suites like Microsoft 365 and Google’s G-Suite to accelerate your business to cloud-based email security services. When it comes to safeguarding email against today’s advanced threats like phishing and malware information is power.

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