Hot for Security

JUNE 2, 2021

In the early days of ransomware things were fairly simple: malware would infect your company’s infrastructure, encrypting your valuable data with a secret key that was only known to your attackers. If you had shown the foresight of making secure backups in advance, you could get back up and running again.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2022

In October 2020, Formbook was rebranded as Xloader and some significant improvements were introduced, especially related to the command and control (C2) network encryption. Previous blog posts have analyzed various aspects of Formbook and Xloader’s obfuscation. We will explain the encryption algorithms in the following sections.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

Google System Backup The new update integrates with Google’s system backup functionality built into Android. The new version of Instant Restore will be used when Duo Mobile detects Google backup is enabled and a passcode is set on the device. A backup can always be manually triggered in Android settings.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Its a top-end, true all-in-one offering based on a new platform that combines antivirus, password manager, identity protection, VPN, backup, and parental controls. This is where data encryption and automated backups come in. Encryption is one of the most effective and widely used forms of data security available.

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InfoWorld on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Relational database provider EnterpriseDB on Tuesday said that it was adding Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) to its databases, which are based on open-source PostgreSQL. TDE, which is used by Oracle and Microsoft , is a method of encrypting database files in order to ensure security of data while at rest and in motion.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

iConnect faced a major disruption of its Exchange services, stemming from a corrupted RAID drive and extending into their backups. Backup strategies. Encrypt sensitive data and maintain regular, secure backups to ensure data integrity and availability, even in the event of system failures or cyber attacks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Rise of Non-Ransomware Attacks on AWS S3 Data madhav Thu, 02/13/2025 - 04:39 A sophisticated ransomware gang, Codefinger, has a cunning new technique for encrypting data stored in AWS S3 buckets without traditional ransomware tools. Instilling a Sense of Urgency As a result, the company loses access to its data unless it has a backup.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

A new ransomware strain named Rorschach ransomware supports the fastest file-encrypting routine observed to date. The researchers conducted five separate encryption speed tests in a controlled environment (with 6 CPUs, 8192MB RAM, SSD, and 220000 files to be encrypted), limited to local drive encryption only.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The government says Snatch used a customized ransomware variant notable for rebooting Microsoft Windows devices into Safe Mode — enabling the ransomware to circumvent detection by antivirus or endpoint protection — and then encrypting files when few services are running. Details after contacting on jabber: truniger@xmpp[.]jp.”

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Jane Frankland

MAY 18, 2025

In this blog, Ill be examining how AI is reshaping the fight on both sides, shedding light on the unprecedented collaboration among hackers, and why the old cybersecurity playbook is no match for todays challenges. Immutable and indelible backups that cannot be altered or deleted by hackers.

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Webroot

APRIL 11, 2025

Back up your tax records: Make digital and physical backups of your tax documents. Store electronic copies in an encrypted cloud storage service and keep printed copies in a secure location. It encrypts your tax documents and all your other data in the cloud and offers continuous backups and unlimited storage.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Secure backup Keeps your critical files safe from data loss or ransomware attacks. Ransomware encrypts your files and demands payment to release them. Powerful data protection With secure backup included in Total Protection, you dont have to worry about losing important files to ransomware, malware, or accidental deletion.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Mitigating Ransomware Attacks – Decoupling Encryption Keys From Encrypted Data. Once the hackers gain an inside entry in an organisation’s IT systems, they deploy a file-encrypting malware known as ransomware. Some ransomware selectively seeks out sensitive data and will only encrypt those files. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 05:55.

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Fox IT

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

During a recent incident response case, we found traces of an adversary leveraging ConnectWise R1Soft Server Backup Manager software (hereinafter: R1Soft server software). The adversary used it as an initial point of access and as a platform to control downstream systems connected via the R1Soft Backup Agent.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 3, 2025

That’s what this blog is all about, In it, I’m examining the changing landscape of cyber threats, looking first at the M&S cyber attack. This includes implementing robust access controls, encryption standards, network segmentation, and regular vulnerability assessments to address potential weak points.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2025

A SQL Server database backup for a ManageEngines ADSelfService Plus product had been recovered and, while the team had walked through the database recovery, SQL Server database encryption was in use. So the mission is clear: we need to understand SQL Server Encryption before we can hope to retrieve this data in cleartext.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 11, 2021

We looked at REvil, also known as Sodinokibi or Sodin, earlier in the year in a Threat Trends blog on DNS Security. For information on the methodology behind this chart, please see the end of the Threat Trends blog.). Figure 2-A desktop that has been encrypted by REvil/Sodinokibi. Deleting backups. Encrypting files.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 13, 2025

Robust Encryption Strategies and Pseudonymization Robust encryption strategies and pseudonymization are crucial for protecting sensitive data and meeting data sovereignty requirements. Encryption ensures data is securely stored and transmitted, safeguarding it from unauthorized access or breaches.

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 16, 2021

The post The Source Code of Paradise Ransomware Released on a Hacking Forum appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Source Recently […].

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 12, 2023

Ransomware uses encryption (typically a good thing) to make your business information un-available. The criminals encrypt your data with a password or phrase that only they know, and then hold your data hostage until you pay a ransom. still available for you to use.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2023

The account was used to create database backups which were then downloaded and deleted. It also downloaded existing nightly full-backups of the database. The company pointed out that although MyBB stores passwords in an encrypted format they assumed all passwords are compromised.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 14, 2025

Robust Encryption Strategies and Pseudonymization Robust encryption strategies and pseudonymization are crucial for protecting sensitive data and meeting data sovereignty requirements. Encryption ensures data is securely stored and transmitted, safeguarding it from unauthorized access or breaches.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

Related: Tapping hidden pools of security talent Sometimes hackers can encrypt your systems, holding them hostage and asking you to pay money to regain access to them. This problem, called ransomware , explains why keeping backups is so important. Cyberattacks can also lead to a loss of productivity.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2022

Experts discovered a feature in Microsoft 365 suite that could be abused to encrypt files stored on SharePoint and OneDrive and target cloud infrastructure. Researchers from Proofpoint reported that a feature in the in Microsoft 365 suite could be abused to encrypt files stored on SharePoint and OneDrive.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 10, 2025

This category underpins the entire SOC 2 framework and includes essential controls like access management, encryption, and incident response. Encryption, access controls, and secure file-sharing protocols play a key role here. For example, adding the Confidentiality category will include criteria for encrypting sensitive information.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2021

The New York Rime reported that Colonial Pipeline paid the hackers almost $5 million worth of cryptocurrency to receive a decryption key that allowed it to restore the encrypted files. Because the tool was too slow, the company used its backups to restore the systems. Please vote Security Affairs as Best Personal Blog [link].

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Malwarebytes

JULY 23, 2021

This blog post was authored by Hasherezade. In this blog we will take a look at AvosLocker a solid, yet not too fancy new ransomware family that has already claimed several victims. bat Start encryption on C: Encrypting C:_pinpinadx-vsextension-3.17.98314-g0c048d619.bat After that it goes to the encryption.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 30, 2021

Mespinoza originally used the.locked extension on encrypted files, and then shifted to using.pysa. PYSA is capable of exfiltrating data from its victims before encrypting the files to be ransomed. PYSA’s “leak list” blog uses a vintage MS-DOS theme and ASCII art. Leaks of exfiltrated data landed on PYSA’s blog.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 26, 2018

As a result, database encryption has never been more crucial in order to protect the massive amounts of information that is held in the diverse mix of databases that large enterprises rely on today, including relational, SQL, NoSQL and big data environments. The post To Go Native, Or Not to Go Native.

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Webroot

APRIL 5, 2024

Email encryption makes it hard for attackers to intercept sensitive medical data—just make sure the encryption tool is easy to manage and use. But SaaS vendors explicitly state that data protection and backup is the customer’s responsibility of the customer. A separate backup system is necessary to ensure business continuity.

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SC Magazine

MAY 11, 2021

In a blog, Check Point researchers said they have worked with AWS Security to provide customers with the necessary information to help them resolve any configuration issues with the SSMs. Do not share deploy processes and backup procedures. Remain vigilant of the information the company posts to a public SSM.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 10, 2021

It’s too late to think about a backup plan when you find yourself needing one. But even in the cloud your data is always somewhere , and that somewhere still needs security (which may be different from what you’re used to), data protection, internet access, backups and disaster recovery.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Quality password managers like the one included with Webroot Premium will generate, store and encrypt all your passwords, requiring you to only remember one password. Always confirm your connection is encrypted when you’re out and about, and don’t make any financial transactions unless you’re on a private Wi-Fi network.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

Ensure you have comprehensive backups. It is best to have multiple backups, especially of business-critical data that is essential for day-to-day operations, on both cloud and on-premises servers. Encrypt your data. Finally, it is good practice to encrypt your data. Related: Getting Identity Access Management right.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

As we’ve seen with major attacks like Kaseya and Colonial Pipeline, cybercriminals have continued to innovate, developing new tools and tactics to encrypt and exfiltrate data. On average, 80 percent of organizations are using up to 10 separate cybersecurity solutions, primarily anti-virus and anti-spam on devices and on-premise backup tools.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In a security blog about Octo Tempest Microsoft states: “Octo Tempest monetized their intrusions in 2022 by selling SIM swaps to other criminals and performing account takeovers of high-net-worth individuals to steal their cryptocurrency.” Stop malicious encryption. Create offsite, offline backups.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

Back up your data and secure your backups in an offline location. If the data is online, then it’s accessible to bad actors and just waiting to be encrypted for ransom. As an enterprise security team, you could restrict internet access at your egress points, but this doesn’t do much when the workforce is remote.

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