CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Working with several internet infrastructure and hosting providers, including Cloudflare, Google disrupted the operation of an aggressive Windows botnet known as Glupteba that was being distributed through fake ads. To read this article in full, please click here It also served itself as a distribution network for additional malware.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Continuous backup is crucial for your business. The question you might be asking is “How exactly should I backup my Office 365 for it to be continuous and safe?” In this article, we are going to compare Office 365 on-premises vs cloud backup. High backup speed. Pros: Customizability. Full autonomy.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In an online article the newspaper published an internal statement from the chief executive and the editor-in-chief that says: “We believe this to be a ransomware attack but are continuing to consider all possibilities.” And due to the lack of adequate, recent, and actionable backups, they end up with no other choice.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Tape vendors have been promoting themselves as a solution to the ransomware problem because of their ability to provide air-gapped data backup, but trying to recover terabytes of data from a tape drive can be a little like, well, running into red tape. Q: Can you air gap a disk backup system? Tape vs. Disk: The Ransomware Issues.

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

But what really requires a high speed internet connection is the large amounts of data that ransomware gangs steal from affected networks to add extra leverage to their ransom demands. Create a plan for patching vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems quickly; and disable or harden remote access like RDP and VPNs.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 9, 2023

In the advisory, CISA encouraged users to review Progress’ MOVEit Transfer article and apply the updates. and follow the instructions in the MOVEit article. Create a plan for patching vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems quickly; and disable or harden remote access like RDP and VPNs. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2022

We offered some thoughts in a recent article on potential cloud issues. The linked article focuses on misconfiguration, phishing issues, limiting data share, and the ever-present Internet of Things. Targets who keep all files in the cloud only (no local or offsite backups) are great marks for blackmailers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

This article discusses top areas in IT where you need to strengthen cybersecurity measures to avoid data breaches and information loss: Networks. The Internet network is vulnerable as cybercriminals are lurking online, waiting to intercept loopholes for hacking systems. Data Backup. Security Systems.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

UGH admits to paying $22 million to the ALPHV (aka: BlackCat) ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group to prevent patient records from being leaked to the internet. While these tools may require more time and expertise than commercial tools, helpful tips can be easily found in a large number of online articles, videos, and community forums.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 7, 2023

An Associated Press article talked to the families of six students who had their sexual assault case files exposed by a ransomware gang. The leaking of private records like that on both the Dark Web and the open Internet could have a lasting impact on those young people long after their school has recovered from the attack. .”

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 26, 2021

Kaseya Unitrends is a cloud-based enterprise solution that provides affordable, low-maintenance data protection offering to complement existing client backup and recovery solutions. A DIVD researcher has identified several vulnerabilities in the Kaseya Unitrends backup product version < 10.5.2.” reads the advisory. “Do

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2023

In today’s digital age, profit-making organizations across industries are increasingly reliant on technology and the internet to conduct their operations. In this article, we will explore why cybersecurity is of utmost importance for profit-making organizations and how it contributes to their long-term success and profitability.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Domain name service (DNS) attacks threaten every internet connection because they can deny, intercept, and hijack connections. With the internet playing an increasing role in business, securing DNS plays a critical role in both operations and security. Relatively high frequency backups (daily or at least weekly).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

An organization must: Prepare a good backup policy and procedure. Cut off network and internet access for the affected computer, server, or office. Other attacks only launch after attackers have significantly penetrated the environment, accessed many different systems, downloaded company information, and deleted backups.

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

An easy way to enhance your online security and privacy is by using a VPN while browsing the internet. A VPN or Virtual Private Network routes your internet traffic through an encrypted server by creating an encrypted tunnel between your device and a third-party server. Backup and Recovery Tools. Identity Theft Protection Tools.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 25, 2023

The Record article notes that several “double-hitter” attacks have been made public recently, and the question of whether or not this is by accident or design is raised once more. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers. Detect intrusions.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 12, 2021

Internet intelligence group Shadowserver has attempted to quantify the problem of exposed Exchange servers by scanning the Internet looking for vulnerable machines. With backups and plans to restore them in place, victims can choose to ignore the attackers and carry on as normal. The scale of the problem.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

Below the recommendations provided by ESET on how to configure remote access correctly: Disable internet-facing RDP. If that is not possible, minimize the number of users allowed to connect directly to the organization’s servers over the internet. Require strong and complex passwords for all accounts that can be logged into via RDP.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 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. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In this article, we’ll explore the different types of malware and the symptoms of each that threaten today’s web users. These programs can take on a wide variety of forms, but for the purpose of this article, we’ll focus on five of the most common types of website malware : 1. The first step is understanding what you’re up against.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2023

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published an article that reflects on why it’s so concerning when cyberattacks go unreported, saying: we are increasingly concerned about what happens behind the scenes of the attacks we don’t hear about, particularly the ransomware ones. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Hacker Combat

MAY 27, 2021

This rise has however been exasperated by the unprecedented increase in the number of internet users particularly because of the huge change in work habits that has been stimulated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ensure Backup Security. Backup Infected Systems .

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 15, 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. Create a plan for patching vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems quickly; and disable or harden remote access like RDP and VPNs. Prevent intrusions.

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Spinone

APRIL 30, 2020

In this article, we will set the record straight with One Drive security best practices by answering the most frequently asked questions. Therefore, if your organization has no other way to store sensitive data than on OneDrive, we very much advise you to follow religiously all the security measures we speak about at the end of this article.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In this article, we will explore the motivations of the hackers, which threat actors target which data, how to protect yourself or your organization against these threat actors, and most importantly what these threat actors do with your data. There are some other ways to make money from data described further in the article.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 12, 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. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers. Detect intrusions. Don’t get attacked twice.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Businesses need to demonstrate more flexibility and agility than ever, especially when it comes to protecting their reputation, finances, and—the topic of this article—assets. Cyberattacks can take many forms and have evolved exponentially with the emergence of accessible tools and unrestricted internet access.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Don’t worry, there are solutions that can make your life easier – we speak about them as a part of a strong multilayer ransomware protection strategy we talk about in this article. Data Security: Airtight Backup If you don’t have a robust Data Loss Protection (DLP) plan, all your security strategy will fall apart.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

But that is not the full story; there are numerous other variations of MFA that I will delve into in this article. It is important to note that MFA via email requires an internet connection to retrieve the email. However, this is not a significant disadvantage given the prevalence of internet access in our modern world.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2020

A few days ago the group released a press release in which they warned the companies to not try to recover their files from their backup, it also announced the forthcoming LG Electronics data leak. At the time of publishing this article, the Maze ransomware operators have released three screenshots as proof of the data breach.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 5, 2022

With how vastly the internet has become embedded in our day-to-day lives, cyberattacks such as ransomware can cause costly disruptions. Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) . Regularly creating and securing backups of all your data. What Is Ransomware and How Does It Work? IdentityIQ. A field office of the U.S. Secret Service.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

We havent [sic] seen any Media articles on this and as such you should be the first to report it, we are sure they are just keeping it under wraps.” who picked up his cell phone and said shut it off from the Internet.” Commercial phone, Internet and power services. You may confirm this with them.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. This article will briefly outline the types of security needed to secure a network. Networks and network security comes in a wide range of complexity to fit the wide range of needs.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 14, 2021

Despite reportedly paying nearly $5 million in ransom to the DarkSide ransomware as a service group, the decryption tool provided by the hackers was so slow that the company apparently had to rely on its own backups to restore service. Glenn notes that ransomware groups like DarkSide can operate with relative ease.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 10, 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. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers. Detect intrusions. Don’t get attacked twice.

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