Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2021

“The Multimedia Console, Media Streaming Add-on, and Hybrid Backup Sync apps need to be updated to the latest available version as well to further secure QNAP NAS from ransomware attacks. The company also recommends updating the Multimedia Console, Media Streaming Add-on, and Hybrid Backup Sync apps to the latest versions.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Armed with this information, hackers often try to exploit vulnerabilities in home devices and networks to breach corporate networks. Use the 3-2-1 backup rule. Here are some key safety guidelines to consider: Restrict who can view your personal information. Cyberattacks on home networks are getting more advanced.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The FBI also encourages organizations to report any interactions with Zeppelin operators, including logs, Bitcoin wallet information, encrypted file samples, and decryptor files. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Zeppelin ransomware).

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Implement network segmentation and maintain offline backups of data to ensure limited interruption to the organization. Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. hard drive, storage device, the cloud).

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Secret Service (USSS) to provide information on BlackByte ransomware. The report includes MD5 hashes of suspicious ASPX files discovered on compromised Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) servers and a list of commands used by ransomware operators observed by the researchers. ” reads the advisory.

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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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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

The group focused on the HPH Sector with ransomware operations that aimed at deploying ransomware and exfiltrating personal identifiable information (PII) and patient health information (PHI) threatening to release the stolen data if a ransom is not paid. If you use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), secure and monitor it.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Government has offered a $10 million reward for information on the threat actors. Lace Tempest (Storm-0950, overlaps w/ FIN11, TA505) authenticates as the user with the highest privileges to exfiltrate files,” Microsoft notes. Backup and Restoration: Keep offline backups of data and execute backup and restore on a regular basis.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

Unauthenticated vulnerability scans should be conducted to view the systems from the perspective of an external hacker and authenticated vulnerability scans should be conducted to view systems from the perspective of a hacker with stolen credentials. Organizations can make the scope as broad or as narrow as needed in the appendix.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Apple has long been criticized, with good reason, over its iCloud service not providing E2EE (where the user has the decryption keys); for years, when enabled, for a good chunk of data iPhone syncs to iCloud, Apple held the decryption keys for some stored data, which included: Message backups. Device backups. Safari Bookmarks.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The list of vulnerable devices includes eight LenovoEMC NAS (PX) models, nine Iomega StoreCenter (PX and IX) models and the Lenovo branded devices; ix4-300d, ix2 and EZ Media and Backup Center. Lenovo confirmed that firmware versions 4.1.402.34662 and earlier are vulnerable, users have to download firmware version 4.1.404.34716 (or later).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

The FBI is seeking any information that can be shared related to the operations of the BlackCat ransomware operation. Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 10, 2022

“When executed at the command line without any arguments, Maui prints usage information, detailing supported command-line parameters,” Stairwell Principal Research Engineer Silas Cutler wrote in the report. Keep operating systems, applications, and firmware up to date. Create a cybersecurity response plan.

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2019

The list of flaws includes OS Command Injection, Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, Cross-site Request Forgery, Small Space of Random Values, Cross-site Scripting, Exposure of Backup file to Unauthorized Control Sphere, Improper Authentication, and Use of Hard-coded Credentials. ” concludes the CISA advisory.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

To prevent unwanted access and protect data in transit, wireless connections must be secured with strong authentication procedures, encryption protocols, access control rules, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other security measures. As a result, wireless networks are prone to eavesdropping, illegal access and theft.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

This information helps attackers identify the details of the compromised company and assists in the delivery of the ransom message to the victim. The ransomware targets virtual machines and snapshots, looking to escape containers, encrypt any possible persistence, and wipe out backups that weren’t carefully archived.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

The ransom note includes information such as host system name, the threat actor’s email address, the ransomware file name, and indications on where to enter the decryption key. Furthermore, victims are told to contact the attackers by email to receive information on how they can pay a ransom to receive the decryption key.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2022

Enforce multifactor authentication for all remote access to ICS networks and devices whenever possible. Maintain known-good offline backups for faster recovery upon a disruptive attack, and conduct hashing and integrity checks on firmware and controller configuration files to ensure validity of those backups.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Drivers, Firmware, Software : Cloud providers bear responsibility to secure, test, and update the software and code that supports the firmware and the basic software infrastructure of the cloud. Customers will be fully responsible for securing the storage, transfer, and backup of data to their cloud environment. Data backup.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 6, 2022

A string of arrests followed, and then in January—in an act of unprecedented co-operation—Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced that it had dismantled the REvil group and charged its members, thanks to information provided by the USA. This information represents victims who were successfully attacked but opted not to pay a ransom.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The FBI notice includes the following recommendations: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Use multi-factor authentication with strong pass phrases where possible. ” Internet of Things.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The FBI, CISA, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) recently revealed that the number of ransomware incidents against K-12 districts increased dramatically at the beginning of fall 2020 classes. Use multi-factor authentication where possible. K-12 schools ransomware attacks at record pace.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

“At this time, you may have challenges booking a new reservation, accessing information about your upcoming reservations and accessing your IHG One Rewards account. ?We’re Use anti-malware software , and keep all operating systems, software, and firmware up to date. Monitoring and containment. Recovery and removal.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

Require multi-factor authentication for remote access to OT and IT networks. Update software , including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets, in a timely manner. After assessing risks, if RDP is deemed operationally necessary, restrict the originating sources and require multi-factor authentication.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. • Use multifactor authentication where possible. Use multifactor authentication where possible. Implement network segmentation.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

This variant of a screen-lock attack further threatens to erase the phone’s memory, including contacts, pictures and videos, as well as publicly post all of that sensitive personal information to the victim’s go-to social media accounts. Backup your data frequently on hard drives that aren’t connected 24/7 to the internet.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

For instance, crooks can take confidential information or spread false information across departments. If such processes lack proper authentication steps, they could work as gateways for bigger problems. Before the device applies the update, it sends a backup to the servers. Zero-day vulnerabilities and other flaws.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

Schools hit by ransomware this year should not assume threat actors will refrain from publishing stolen data just because it contains sensitive student information. Currently, there are no other state or federal requirements for public schools to report security incidents—even breaches of young students’ sensitive information.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Robust malware prevention measures are critically important for protecting personal information, financial records, and even cherished memories. Share Info Selectively: Be careful about what websites you visit, and be even more careful about which websites you share personal or financial information with.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

Below is a list of recommended mitigations from the FBI, which it issued along with an alert on Conti ransomware late last week: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Implement network segmentation.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A threat model is a structured representation of all the information that affects the security of an application. There is no concrete method to follow as it will rely on contents of the decomposed design from Step 2, but typical examples might include the following: Intellectual property in the device firmware.

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McAfee

AUGUST 24, 2021

CVE-2021-33885 – Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity (CVSS 9.7). CVE-2021-33882 – Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CVSS 8.2). CVE-2021-33883 – Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (CVSS 7.1). CVE-2021-33884 – Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CVSS 5.8).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Although beyond the scope of the network, effective network security relies upon the effective authentication of the user elsewhere in the security stack. 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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 12, 2019

FIPS 140-2 (Federal Information Processing Standard) is a US government computer security standard used to approve cryptographic modules that include both hardware and software components. The latest firmware version 7.3.3, What is FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification? Luna HSMs NIST FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Attackers can make money off advertising fees, steal information from users, spy, or direct users to websites or apps that download more malware. This exposed data includes everything from emails and documents typed to passwords entered for authentication purposes. How to Defend Against a Browser Hijacker.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

Services—a catch-all term encompassing service-providing sectors such as transportation, travel, finance, health, education, information, government, and a myriad of other industries—was targeted the most by cybercriminals. In other May government attacks, the town of Quincy, Massachusetts , had its information service systems compromised.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

The truth is that solutions like single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) can spell disaster if initial access is all a malicious actor needs to traverse the network’s resources. Prevent Rely solely on offline backups Disallow unnecessary file sharing. Old way New way. Current Target: VBOS.

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