Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

The Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has promised to reach out to individuals whose information has been stolen by a ransomware group. ” While that is good news from a healthcare perspective, the ransomware operators did obtain something of value. . Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In a recent revelation, security researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a significant data leak affecting one of the United States' largest health insurance companies, Cigna Health. The exposed database offered a unique glimpse into the operations of Cigna Health, one of the nation's largest health insurance providers.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2023

The real world impact of cybercrime rears its head once more, with word that 14 schools in the UK have been caught out by ransomware. There’s no word if any of the schools affected paid the ransom and had their data leaked anyway, or if the ransomware gang stuck to its word and “only” leaked in cases of non-payment.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 9, 2022

It is hard to believe that it has already been one year since the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack that forced the U.S. This attack was one of the biggest ransomware ones to date. Attacks on Critical National Infrastructure will continue to rise in 2022 as ransomware gangs show no signs of abating. Mon, 05/09/2022 - 05:40.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Healthcare and Public Health sector with ransomware. businesses, mainly in the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector, with ransomware operations. The Daixin Team is a ransomware and data extortion group that has been active since at least June 2022. ” reads the alert. .” ” reads the alert.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2022

Ransomware has now emerged as one of the key reasons to have a DR plan and DR technology in place. But it also requires software to orchestrate data movement, backup and restore technology to ensure a current copy of data is available, and the ability to recover systems and data rapidly. Disaster Recovery and Ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In addition, workers are trained to identify ransomware attacks and business email compromise funds. Encryption and data backup. Additionally, backing up your data and storing it helps you stay safe from ransomware attackers. Invest in cybersecurity insurance. Use strong passwords.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

FBI and DHS’s CISA have published a joint alert on DarkSide ransomware activity after the disruptive attack on Colonial Pipeline. FBI and DHS’s CISA have published a joint alert to warn of ransomware attacks conducted by the DarkSide group. The group provides Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) to a network of affiliates.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

A ransomware attack on an Iowa-based eye clinic earlier this year led to the access and possible theft of data belonging to 500,000 patients.(Photo A ransomware attack on Iowa-based Wolfe Eye Clinic earlier this year led to the access and possible theft of data belonging to 500,000 patients. Photo by John Moore/Getty Images).

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 2, 2022

Ransomware attacks increased by yet another 80% between February 2021 and March 2022, based on an analysis of ransomware payloads seen across the Zscaler cloud. Supply chain attacks, ransomware-as-a-service ecosystems, and multi-extortion tactics have all increased the volume and success rates of attacks. PYSA/Mespinoza.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 7, 2022

United States government agencies recently released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing information on how North Korean state-sponsored threat actors are actively using Maui ransomware to attack healthcare organizations. What is Maui ransomware? Using manually operated ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

The incident was noticed on March 14, and a week later PharMerica identified that the personal information accessed included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medication lists and health insurance information. Ransomware group Money Message has claimed responsibility for the attack. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Ransomware. Mobile attacks.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 23, 2021

LockBit ransomware was initially discovered in September 2019. Since then, the malware has been used in ransomware attacks against a range of industries located across the globe. 0”, a double-extortive Ransomware-As-A-Service (RaaS) operation. . ” as their new and improved version of the ransomware.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Ransomware is another significant threat, where attackers encrypt an organization's data and demand payment for its release. The costs of recovering from such incidents, especially for smaller organizations without cyber insurance, can be devastating. Because of this, it's crucial to understand the types of threats nonprofits face.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2024

RELATED: Hospitals Seek Federal Help as Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Disrupts Payments ] The attack has left hundreds, if not thousands, of providers all over the U.S. without the ability to get insurance approval for services ranging from a drug prescription to a life saving operation. But it's not just doctors.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Alongside the devastating health and economic impacts of the global coronavirus pandemic, we have also seen a huge escalation in ransomware attacks as people shifted to working from home. VMware Carbon Black threat researchers have recorded a 900% year on year increase in ransomware attacks in the first half of 2020.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Build a playbook for ransomware response and recovery. Take cyber insurance , for example. Cyber insurance can prevent local governments from having to pay huge out of pocket costs in the event that they’re hit with a cyberattack. Build a playbook for ransomware response and recovery. Table of Contents. Partner up!

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Table of Contents What is ransomware? Ransomware trends Ransomware prevention Ransomware detection Ransomware simulation Ransomware security terms How NetSPI can help What is ransomware? Ransomware adversaries hold the data hostage until a victim pays the ransom. How does ransomware work?

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 9, 2022

TrickBot isn't a stranger to healthcare organizations and has historically targeted them for the sake of launching ransomware or causing operational disruption. Therefore, when considering how to defend against a ransomware attack, be sure to account for getting operations back online after an attack.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Trojans like Emotet and Agent Tesla can infiltrate deep into your organization, silently stealing sensitive information, while ransomware like LockBit can bring your entire business to a sudden, grinding halt. Use multi-factor authentication. That’s where multi-factor authentication (MFA) comes in.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 23, 2021

It is the gateway to many types of damaging cyberattack including ransomware, malware, business email compromise (BEC), spoofing, identity theft, brand impersonation and credential compromise. A massive, far-reaching ransomware incident at cloud computing giant BlackBaud also started as phishing. Phishing doesn’t discriminate.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) further increases security by forcing users to submit many pieces of identification before getting access. Planning for disaster recovery and routine data backup: Healthcare businesses may suffer severe consequences due to data loss or system malfunctions.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 15, 2023

With ransomware and extortion being a persistent threat to business economics, KMaaS can help you protect against malware and ransomware attacks by encrypting data at rest and in transit, making it more difficult for attackers to steal or manipulate data. Compliance is the foundation to effective data security.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Finance and insurance finished a close second at 22.4%. Finance and insurance companies were particularly vulnerable to the sort of phishing scams we’re talking about. Given how lucrative and necessary both sectors are to daily life, they make prime targets for ransomware. of cyber attacks IBM handled. costing an estimated $18.88

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

." — Asaf Lerner, Director, Thales, speaking during a Remote Session Broadcast: Why Authentication and Access Management Is the Foundation of Security in a Zero Trust World, now on demand. #7. And that's just good, regular backups of data. Listen to the complete podcast episode: Ransomware and Digital Extortion, Should You Pay? #8.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers recently published lessons learned from the disruptive and costly ransomware attack in May 2021 on Ireland’s public health system. The unusually candid post-mortem found that nearly two months elapsed between the initial intrusion and the launching of the ransomware.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 14, 2021

JBS facilities around the globe were impacted by a ransomware attack, forcing many of their facilities to shut down. Kurtis Minder, CEO of threat intelligence firm GroupSense, received a lot of press as a top negotiator in ransomware cases. Ransomware negotiations are sometimes portrayed as a money-making racket.

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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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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

It just takes on lackadaisical click by an employee to install malware that results in ransomware. Ransomware has gone up 150% since the pandemic , and the U.S. government has deemed ransomware a form of cyber terrorism. What is ransomware? RaaS providers generally take a 20%-30% cut of the ransomware profit generated.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

Organizations in the throes of cleaning up after a ransomware outbreak typically will change passwords for all user accounts that have access to any email systems, servers and desktop workstations within their network. VCPI) was hit by the Ryuk ransomware strain. In mid-November 2019, Wisconsin-based Virtual Care Provider Inc.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

Now you can add a ransomware attack to the list of disruptions the University is juggling. What are details of the University of Utah ransomware attack? The ISO assisted the college in restoring locally managed IT services and systems from backup copies. It was determined that approximately.02%

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ForAllSecure

MAY 30, 2023

Say you’re an organization that’s been hit with ransomware. At what point do you need to bring in a ransomware negotiator? Mark Lance, the VP of DFIR and Threat intelligence for GuidePoint Security, provides The Hacker Mind with stories of ransomware cases he’s handled. The same is true with ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 9, 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. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher. MalasLocker: The Robin Hood of ransomware?

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Malwarebytes

JULY 27, 2022

Fighting against ransomware can be difficult—especially if your organization has limited IT resources to begin with. But Adam Kujawa, security evangelist and director of Malwarebytes Labs, has a few tips for overburdened IT folks looking to simplify their fight against ransomware. 3 tips to simplify the fight against ransomware.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) interrupts his girlfriend Lea Dilallo (Paige Spara), the hospital’s IT director, as she investigates a ransomware attack on the health care facility’s network. Of course, boiling down the intricacies of a hospital ransomware incident into an hour-long drama is no easy task. ABC/Jeff Weddell).

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