Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

. “Snatch threat actors have been observed purchasing previously stolen data from other ransomware variants in an attempt to further exploit victims into paying a ransom to avoid having their data released on Snatch’s extortion blog,” the FBI/CISA alert reads. “Experience in backup, increase privileges, mikicatz, network.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Budding cybercriminals now only need a rudimentary understanding of cybersecurity, access to the internet, and a few dollars in their pocket to initiate an attack. In this blog post, we'll explore what CaaS is and how it has impacted the contemporary threat landscape. usernames and passwords) from individuals or companies.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

” The vendor also recommends enabling the VPN server function on the user router to access QNAP NAS from the Internet. Users that have to access their NAS devices directly from the Internet are recommended to perform the following actions: Put your QNAP NAS behind your router and firewall. For example, change 8080 to 9527.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

MGM made the hasty decision to shut down each and every one of their Okta Sync servers after learning that we had been lurking on their Okta Agent servers sniffing passwords of people whose passwords couldn't be cracked from their domain controller hash dumps. We've written about BlackCat/ALPHV many times on the Malwarebytes Labs Blog.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2023

When word spread of the attack back in November, it essentially shuttered the university's entire network and removed it from the internet. The data appeared on the Vice Society leak page, which comes complete with pages “for journalists”, “for victims”, and even a blog. Backup your data.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Microsoft has published a blog post/FAQ about the Exchange zero-day here. The flaws let an attacker view the RDP password for the vulnerable system. But please do not neglect to backup your important files — before patching if possible.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2022

After identifying a critical Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server, the cyber actors gained credentials to access the underlying Structured Query Language (SQL) database [ T1078 ] and utilized SQL commands to dump the credentials [ T1555 ], which contained both cleartext and hashed passwords for user and administrative accounts.”

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

2, 2019, this blog reported that the company — which had chosen not to pay the ransom and instead restore everything from backups — was still struggling to bring its systems back online. Disable RDP: Short for Remote Desktop Protocol, this feature of Windows allows a system to be remotely administered over the Internet.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 16, 2021

From there, the attacker can reset the password of any account which uses that phone number for password reset links. But NetNumber also works directly with dozens of voice-over-IP or Internet-based phone companies which do not play by the same regulatory rules that apply to legacy telecommunications providers.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 27, 2022

The Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team has warned that attackers are increasingly leveraging Internet Information Services (IIS) extensions as covert backdoors into servers. Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019 automatically configure multiple Internet Information Services (IIS) virtual directories during the server installation.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2022

Change all passwords to ICS/SCADA devices and systems on a consistent schedule, especially all default passwords, to device-unique strong passwords to mitigate password brute force attacks and to give defender monitoring systems opportunities to detect common attacks. To nominate, please visit:? Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2022

Protect internet-facing services Defend against brute force and password spraying Defend against phishing. Backup systems and data. The Five Eyes agencies warn of supply chain attacks targeting MSPs and that could impact their customers, such as the SolarWinds attacks. Improve security of vulnerable devices. Apply updates.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Together these practices — which include multi-factor authentication (MFA), restricting administrative privileges and daily backups — provide a clear framework for businesses anywhere that are looking to improve their foundational security footing , as we’ve previously noted on the Duo Blog.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

This means that in addition to your password, you will also need a second factor, such as a code from a key fob or a fingerprint, to access your data. This makes it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your data, as they would need to have both your password and the second factor. Use strong passwords.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 23, 2022

“We highly recommend organizations to secure internet-facing systems, including timely application of security updates and building credential hygiene,” Microsoft added. At its core, Sysrv is a worm and a cryptocurrency miner, Cujo AI, a cyberseucrity company, said in a September 2021 blog. At its core a cryptocurrency miner.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

was used to register at least six domains, including a Russian business registered in Khoroshev’s name called tkaner.com , which is a blog about clothing and fabrics. used the password 225948. “Cryptolockers made a lot of noise in the press, but lazy system administrators don’t make backups after that.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Avoid using easily guessable passwords such as your name, birthdate, or “password123.”

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Webroot

OCTOBER 22, 2021

VPN works by initiating a secure connection over the internet through data encryption. Through the click of a mouse, a user can access their computer from any location by logging in with a username and password. Through brute force, illegitimate actors can attempt to hack a user’s password by trying an infinite number of combinations.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Zscaler uniquely protects against these attacks by: Minimizing your attack surface and making apps invisible: Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) hides your internal apps behind our cloud proxy-based zero trust platform, making them invisible to the internet. Backup and recovery. SOC response playbooks & IR plans.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Here is a blog about the dark web I had written. please elaborate on that ; The dark web, also known as the deep web or darknet, is a part of the internet that is not indexed by search engines and can only be accessed using specialized software such as Tor.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

This blog will discuss what you can do if you accidentally open a spam email on your smartphone. Internet service providers also help prevent several spam emails. Disconnect from the Internet When you accidentally open a phishing link, quickly turn off your Wi-Fi or cellular data. However, they are not foolproof.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

Unseen, the app also embeds a copy of CovidLock , ransomware malware that executes a password change, locks out the user and demands $100 in Bitcoin to restore access, with a 48 hour deadline to pay the ransom. Backup your data frequently on hard drives that aren’t connected 24/7 to the internet. Always remember.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, March 2021. review Active Directory password policy. implement offline storage and tape-based backup. How not to disclosure a Hack. conduct employee phishing tests.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 19, 2022

In this blog, ThreatLabz analyzes the Vidar distribution vector, threat actor correlation, and technical analysis of the binaries involved in this campaign. The Vidar strings extracted from these samples is provided in the Appendix section at the end of the blog. Key points. dat:*wallet*.*:*2fa*.*:*backup*.*:*code*.*:*password*.*:*auth*.*:*google*.*:*utc*.*:*UTC*.*:*crypt*.*:*key*.*;50;true;movies:music:mp3;

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 5, 2018

Some patches require users to disable the computer's password, which means organizations can't automate the patch. You probably won't notice that performance hit once Meltdown is patched, except maybe in backup programs and networking applications. My previous blog post on this topic contains additional links.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 8, 2020

This is a blog post about disclosure, specifically the difficulty with doing it in a responsible fashion as the reporter whilst also ensuring the impacted organisation behaves responsibly themselves. He also wrote about the other betting operators implicated in the database backups and how there appeared to be a common thread across them.

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Cisco Security

MAY 24, 2021

million ransom and spending a long week restoring backups, Colonial was able to resume operations. Attacks are controlled via the internet. Cybercriminal groups such as DarkSide rely on weak passwords to gain access to an organization’s network and critical systems. Have backups ready. After paying a $4.4 Twitter.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 17, 2019

The server also included email backups from 1999 to 2016, the largest and most recent reaching 16GB in size. The exposed information includes passwords that could have used by an attacker to remotely access the state agency’s workstations, and credentials to access several internet services.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Hi folk, let me inform you that I suspended the newsletter service, anyway I’ll continue to provide you a list of published posts every week through the blog. A flaw in LastPass password manager leaks credentials from previous site. Backup files for Lion Air and parent airlines exposed and exchanged on forums.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In July, poor password hygiene led to another ransomware attack. The group known as LockBit is notorious for sending email attachments to trick gullible workers into providing access or passwords to access systems before capturing data and holding it hostage. . Make backups, and practice restoring from them.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

All of this process is completely transparent and open to the public: my written testimony will be made available publicly 48 hours before the hearing (I'll re-post it on this blog too), the whole things will be broadcast live on the day and members of the public can attend in person if they wish (ping me if you're in the area and plan on coming).

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Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

For example, they will compromise backup systems so that administrators cannot use them to restore data. Store backups offline so they cannot be found by cyber intruders. Train them on the importance of strong passwords, how to spot a phishing email, what to do if they receive a suspicious communication, and so on. Twitter.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2022

In this blog, for brevity, the Go-based BlackByte variant 1 will be referred to as BlackByte v1 and the second variant will be referred to as BlackByte v2. Similar to other ransomware families, BlackByte deletes shadow copies to prevent a victim from easily recovering files from backups. COMODO Internet Security. Initialization.

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SecureList

JUNE 15, 2022

For example, use of data from stealer logs or password mining. For instance, network access data for a company specializing in POS terminals and providing internet acquiring services is valued much higher ($20,000) than other similar offers. Blackmailer blog: auction price of stolen data. Blackmailer blog: active auction.

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Fox IT

JANUARY 12, 2021

Credential theft and password spraying to Cobalt Strike. This adversary starts with obtaining usernames and passwords of their victim from previous breaches. These credentials are used in a credential stuffing or password spraying attack against the victim’s remote services, such as webmail or other internet reachable mail services.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 28, 2018

A simple misconfiguration of permissions or accidental exposure of data to the public Internet can serve up very sensitive data that is wide open for consumption. Training personnel to understand the security implications and necessity of creating strong passwords, screening attachments in email, and other behavioral security benefits.

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Kali Linux

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This blog post will be a brief overview of how to get started using the web interface, setting up a trigger as well as installing additional packages found in Kali Linux. raspberry-pi-zero-w-p4wnp1-aloa-armel.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdb bs=1M status=progress [sudo] password for kali: 6421807104 bytes (6.4 GiB) copied, 101 s, 63.6

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