Troy Hunt

JUNE 30, 2024

That's a high-level generalisation, of course, but whether it's exploiting software vulnerabilities, downloading exposed database backups or phishing admin credentials and then grabbing the data, it's all in the same realm of taking something that isn't theirs. A dropped VPN connection.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Since the mainstreaming of ransomware payloads and the adoption of cryptocurrencies that facilitate untraceable payments, malicious actors have been innovating new methods and tactics to evade the latest defenses. In other words, 2022 has been an eventful year in the threat landscape, with malware continuing to take center stage.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The removed apps are Fast-search Lite, Battery Optimizer (Tutorials), VPN Browsers+, Downloader for YouTube Videos, Clean Master+ (Tutorials), FastTube, Findoo Browser 2019, and Findoo Mobile & Desktop Search. Then the mining script is activated and starts abusing devices resources to mine Monero cryptocurrency.

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SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

Finally, negotiations with the victims may be handled by yet another team and when the ransom is paid out, a whole new set of skills is needed to launder the cryptocurrency obtained. They interact with each other through internet handles, paying for services with cryptocurrency. Monero (XMR) cryptocurrency is used for payment.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Victims pay ransomware adversaries for decryption keys through cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin. Hunt and destroy or encrypt backups hosted in local and cloud networks as well as virtual machine snapshots. Protect your backup systems. Does backup protect against ransomware? Test your ability to restore from backups.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

AES encryption can be commonly found in communication protocols, virtual private network (VPN) encryption, full-disk encryption, and Wi-Fi transmission protocols. ECC is used for email encryption, cryptocurrency digital signatures, and internet communication protocols. However, key rotation also adds complexity.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Backup – a copy of physical or virtual data so in case they are being deleted or lost user could easily recover it. Virtual Private Network (VPN) – technology that extends a private network and all its encryption, security, and functionality across a public network. It can be a password, a fingerprint, a face scan.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Another likely explanation is the rise in VPN vulnerabilities, as highlighted by the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), meaning more opportunities of attack for threat actors to exploit. This includes maintaining rigorous backup policies, enhancing endpoint visibility, and ensuring all software is up to date.

Cyber Attacks 52

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 2, 2019

It’s still a relatively uncommon exploit, but if you are visibly in possession of something hackers want–whether it’s a cool “OG” handle on social media, cryptocurrency or the codes to launch nuclear war–the assaults on attractive targets will increase in 2019.

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