Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Ukraine’s defense intelligence directorate (GUR) infected thousands of servers of the Russian tax service w and wiped the databases and backups. “As a result of the cyber attack, all servers received malware. it.ru, which served the FSB of the Russian Federation, was attacked in the same way.”

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2020

On Sunday, the computer systems in the city of Torrance suffered a cyber attack that interrupted access to email accounts and server functions. “Based on the names of the archives, this data includes city budget financials, various accounting documents, document scans, and an archive of documents belonging to the City Manager.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

5 Cyber Security Best Practices to Protect Your Business Data. Cyber attacks become more sophisticated every year. That’s why large, medium-sized, and small businesses need to become more proactive in their approach to cyber security. They should create cyber security policies and regularly update security programs. .

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Approachable Cyber Threats

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In this post we’ll dive into the fundamentals of incident response planning, and take it a step further to show how planning for an incident goes beyond just documentation. NIST and SANS offer some of the most popular cyber incident response frameworks that organizations may adopt to prepare for and respond to cyber attacks.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Leaving attackers with a pathway back into the infrastructure undermines all efforts to contain and remediate the breach. Be sure to secure server rooms, document archives, and other sensitive areas that could be involved in the incident. Physical security must also be addressed.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 11, 2021

The list of exposed PII includes: Travel Records [Two Documents: 102,000+ Records] HR Nationality Demographics [Two Documents: 7,000+ Records] Generalized Employee Records [One document: 1,000+ Records] Project and Funding Source Records [One Document: 4,000+ Records] Evaluation Reports [One Document: 283 Projects].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 13, 2023

The Phishing email attack took place in the year 2021 and the Museum of Gloucester that identified the unauthorized intrusion is still being affected by the cyber incident. Acronis, the backup software developer and supplier, has downplayed the twitter speculations that its servers were compromised by a cyber-attack.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In early November 2023, the company confirmed that its services division was hit by a cyber attack, it also added that the investigation is still ongoing. The attack targeted elements of the parts and distribution business run by its global services division.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2020

In May Elexon , a middleman in the UK power grid network, was the victim of a cyber attack, its systems have been infected with the Sodinokibi ransomware. We are advising you that today that ELEXON’s internal IT systems have been impacted by a cyber attack. reads a post published by the company on its website.

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Spinone

JANUARY 24, 2021

So, should you backup your Office 365 data? Such risks are one of the key concerns expressed by our customers when considering our backup. If something happens from Microsoft’s side, you won’t be able to reach your data and continue working unless you have a backup. This article was updated in January 2021.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Bug bounty hacker earned $5,000 reporting a Stored XSS flaw in iCloud.com Experts warn of threat actors abusing Google Alerts to deliver unwanted programs FBI warns of the consequences of telephony denial-of-service (TDoS) attacks An attacker was able to siphon audio feeds from multiple Clubhouse rooms Georgetown County has yet to recover from a sophisticated (..)

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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

Whether it’s due to accidental deletion, hardware failure, cyber-attacks, or natural disasters, the loss of valuable data can have devastating impacts on an organization. Examples : emails, social media posts, customer feedback, audio and video files, images, and documents. They pose a significant threat to data security.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2021

The documentation produced must contain the project definition, the reasons with the possible solutions and for each of them costs and benefits, the resources required, and the distribution time of the final product. Coding, documentation, and tests specification performed should be provided for each component or module under consideration.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The consistent implementation of firewall best practices establish a strong defense against cyber attacks to secure sensitive data, protect the integrity and continuity of business activities, and ensure network security measures function optimally.

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

The cyber security aspect of working from home is extremely important, as cyber attacks are on the rise. Employees may accidentally delete important data, initiate a cyber attack by clicking a corrupted link or downloading an infected file, disclose sensitive data to a criminal, or intentionally steal corporate data.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The documents in question were supposedly contained in the zipped files attached, however by uncompressing these files users downloaded Silence.Downloader – the tool used by Silence hackers. As such, they are very familiar with documentation in the financial sector and the structure of banking systems. October attack: MoneyTaker .

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2024

The Blackbasta extortion group claimed responsibility for the attack that in April severely impacted the operations of Synlab Italia. Since April 18, Synlab Italia, a major provider of medical diagnosis services, has been experiencing disruptions due to a cyber attack. ” Researchers at the platform Ransomfeed.it

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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. Knowing what ransomware is and how it works is essential for protecting against and responding to such attacks. But make sure you manage the encryption keys well.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

ransomware to conduct the cyber-attack, the hackers threaten to expose stolen files unless the company pays a ransom. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time the company has experienced such an attack. To detect attacks, scan all emails and conduct regular data backups. using the LockBit 2.0

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

FIN7 is notorious enough that its tactics were the focus of a MITRE security test so you can expect it to be not far from the cutting edge of cyber attack tactics. The fake employers provided access to compromised networks without any legal documentation (pretty unusual) and specific tools to avoid detection. starting salary.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

CD PROJEKT RED, the game developer behind Cyberpunk 2077, announced earlier on Twitter that it has fallen victim to a targeted ransomware attack. The company says it has backups for the affected systems and does not intend to pay the ransom. Although some devices in our network have been encrypted, our backups remain intact.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2022

Cyber attackers, fraudsters, and hackers target both small-scale, midsized, and large online ecom enterprises. . . According to research, frauds and cyber attacks are among the top three threats weighing on the US business environment – with a weightage of 65%. . Internet scammers are cunning criminals.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 20, 2022

From the H-Hotel release : “ unknown persons carried out a cyber attack on the IT network of the hotel company H-Hotels.com, which led to restrictions in digital communication. The cyber attack was discovered by the hotel company's IT security systems on Sunday. When an attack happens, who is contacted first?

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Phishing often serves as the gateway to cyber attacks, opening the door to impactful follow-on activity like malware and ransomware deployment or access to internal networks, ultimately causing substantial financial losses. This rise is largely driven by financially motivated threat actors looking to maximize their profits.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Backup and disaster recovery procedures ensure that data is always available. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Data backup and disaster recovery plans assure data availability and business continuity in the event of data loss or service failures. Employee training increases understanding of optimal practices.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The first quarter of 2024 has already witnessed several devastating cyber attacks through third-party vendors, affecting industry giants like Microsoft, UnitedHealth Group, and American Express. The landscape of attack methodologies continues to evolve, presenting unprecedented challenges for security professionals.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

This can include measures such as firewalls , antivirus, access management and data backup policies, etc. This helps to decrease the likelihood of a successful cyber-attack. 4) Maintain documentation Document all aspects of your cybersecurity program, including policies, procedures, risk assessments, and incident response plans.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. It can shut down your business – in the case of healthcare organizations that can be life-threatening for patients – damage your reputation with customers and employees, and invite further attacks as cybercriminals view your organization as an easy mark.

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Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

What Is a Cyber Attack? A cyber attack refers to a type of attack that is carried out by cybercriminals using a computer or group of computers to attack another computer, group of computers, or network. Cyber attacks target data in one way or another. Who are behind cyber attacks?

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

For example, in one of the most notable cases of a cyberattack on a nonproft, $650,000 was stolen from One Treasure Island , and the attack vector used was a third-party bookkeeping solution. These basic steps of upholding basic cyber hygiene are often low-cost or free and form the first line of defense against cyber threats.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Despite the inconvenience, TMH reassured its patients that it had implemented backup and downtime protocols, including relying on paper documentation, to enable its staff to continue to provide safe and high-quality care to patients.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Exbyte then searches for document files (.txt,doc,pdf), “The fact that actors are now creating custom tools for use in BlackByte attacks suggests that it may be on the way to becoming one of the dominant ransomware threats,” they wrote. Read next: Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Or they can package malware that can be directly installed on your machine or come through an email attachment disguised as something trustworthy , like a document or link from your boss. In July 2021, another wave of attacks hit SolarWinds. Further reading: Top Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Vendors for 2021.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This activity was immediately blocked by ThreatDown, marking the first documented evidence of a security breach. The nature of these attempts—targeting sites associated with RDP-based attacks and other malicious activities—indicated a possible compromise.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Turning off this kind of access when employees leave or no longer need it can shut down potential avenues for attack. Patching – routine updates pushed by vendors to their software can help to remove bugs from your IT infrastructure that could otherwise be exploited by cyber attackers.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This concealed their attack until the environment was encrypted and backups were sabotaged. Once the threat actor had access to the domain administrator account, they retrieved additional files relating to backups and key network infrastructure. Our investigation uncovered an NTDS.dit file on the attacker’s VM.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The FIFA World Cup 2022 has brought with it a spike in cyber attacks targeting football fans through fake streaming sites and lottery scams, leveraging the rush and excitement around these uncommon events to infect users with malware. Backup your documents and media files - this is extremely important with ransomware infections.

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