Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2021

The company’s backup servers were not affected, and it is actively working with an Incident Response firm to restore its systems as soon as possible.” The White House said Tuesday that the cyberattack was likely originating from a cybercrime organization based in Russia. reads the press release published by the company.

Ransomware 117

Ransomware Cybercrime Backups Manufacturing 117

Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2022

The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure. The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed Raspberry Robin targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. The malicious code uses Windows Installer to reach out to QNAP-associated domains and download a malicious DLL.

Manufacturing 99

Manufacturing Malware Backups Technology 99

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

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Cybercrime 88

Cybercrime Hacking Ransomware Malware 88

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure. The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed it targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. The malicious code uses Windows Installer to reach out to QNAP-associated domains and download a malicious DLL.

Government 93

Government Malware Telecommunications Cybercrime 93

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Boeing Company, commonly known as Boeing, is one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers and defense contractors. Bleeping Computer analyzed the leaked data and reported that most of the published data are backups for various systems. In 2022, Boeing recorded $66.61 billion in sales, the aerospace giant has 156,000 (2022).

Ransomware 119

Ransomware Authentication Backups Manufacturing 119

Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2023

Threat actors used reputable LinkedIn pages to target victims, including the Philippines Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Company and multiple organizations in Brazil. ” extension to encrypted files and deletes backups. ” reads the analysis published by Zscaler. It appends the “ FACKOFF!”

Energy and Utilities 85

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Backups Malware 85

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 (..)

Spyware 83

Spyware Backups Manufacturing Data breaches 83

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

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Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity Insurance Passwords Encryption 121

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2022

In October 2022, the malware was used in post-compromise activity attributed to another actor, DEV-0950 (which overlaps with FIN11 / TA505 cybercrime gang). The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure. The DEV-0950 attacks led to the deployment of the Cobalt Strike beacon.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Malware Data collection Encryption 98

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 27, 2022

8 ) Deadbolt first targeted storage devices manufactured by Taiwan-based company QNAP, for which patches have been available since early this year. ( 8 ) Deadbolt first targeted storage devices manufactured by Taiwan-based company QNAP, for which patches have been available since early this year. ( 12 , 13 , 15 ). 12 , 13 , 15 ).

Cyber Risk 52

Cyber Risk Risk Cryptocurrency Backups 52

Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2023

Copycat Criminals mimicking Lockbit gang in northern Europe Sandworm APT targets Ukraine with new SwiftSlicer wiper ISC fixed high-severity flaws in DNS software suite BIND Patch management is crucial to protect Exchange servers, Microsoft warns Hacker accused of having stolen personal data of all Austrians and more CVE-2023-23560 flaw exposes 100 (..)

DNS 88

DNS Data breaches Hacking Backups 88

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure. The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed it targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. The malicious code uses Windows Installer to reach out to QNAP-associated domains and download a malicious DLL.

Government 52

Government Malware Telecommunications Cybercrime 52

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The victims include the construction subsector of the critical manufacturing sector, the academia subsector of the government facilities sector, the information technology sector, and the transportation sector.” . “Unknown cyber criminals using Ranzy Locker ransomware had compromised more than 30 US businesses as of July 2021.

Ransomware 130

Ransomware Firmware Antivirus Accountability 130

Malwarebytes

MAY 11, 2021

Both the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued warnings about an ongoing cybercrime campaign that is using Avaddon ransomware. After Avaddon actors gain access to a victim’s network, they map the network and identify backups for deletion and/or encryption.

Ransomware 111

Ransomware VPN Encryption Cybercrime 111

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

. “AvosLocker is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) affiliate-based group that has targeted victims across multiple critical infrastructure sectors in the United States including, but not limited to, the Financial Services, Critical Manufacturing, and Government Facilities sectors. ” reads the report published by the company.

Ransomware 100

Ransomware DDOS Passwords Backups 100

Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure. The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed Raspberry Robin targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. The malicious code uses Windows Installer to reach out to QNAP-associated domains and download a malicious DLL.

Malware 109

Malware Backups Manufacturing Accountability 109

Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2022

The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure. The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed Raspberry Robin targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. The malicious code uses Windows Installer to reach out to QNAP-associated domains and download a malicious DLL.

Malware 89

Malware Manufacturing Backups Technology 89

Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The ransomware was involved in attacks aimed at technology and healthcare, defense contractors, educational institutions, manufacturers, companies across Europe, the United States, and Canada.

Ransomware 89

Ransomware Encryption Firmware Backups 89

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2020

According to experts from Group-IB, Russian-speaking threat actors targeted at least two companies in Western Europe in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. The INTERPOL recommends hospitals and healthcare organizations keep their systems and software up to date, and to implement an efficient backup policy.

Healthcare 79

Healthcare Ransomware Backups Advertising 79

Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2022

The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure. The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed Raspberry Robin targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. Initial access is typically through infected removable drives, often USB devices.

Malware 82

Malware Backups Manufacturing Hacking 82

Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2023

“The department had reverted to its backup system, radio, to dispatch officers in response to 911 calls instead of its computer assisted dispatch system. . “We have learned the attack’s biggest impact is likely at the Dallas Police Department.” ” reported the website of Fox4News. reads the alert.

Ransomware 94

Ransomware Healthcare Education Encryption 94

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Cybercrime is a growth industry like no other. According to the 2021 IBM Threat Force Intelligence Index , Manufacturing was the industry most likely to be attacked last year, comprising 23.2% In 2021 alone, IC3 received 847,376 complaints which amounted to $6.9 billion in reported losses, up from 2020’s 791,790 complaints and $4.2

Social Engineering 120

Social Engineering Energy and Utilities Phishing Scams 120

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Criminals create entire networks from the “mirror–websites” of their online alcohol stores; if one site is blocked, they swiftly migrate to a backup resource. SecurityAffairs – illegal market, cybercrime). Group-IB Brand Protection team discovered a total of around 4,000 websites illegally selling alcohol. The intoxicating Internet.

Marketing 67

Marketing Advertising Manufacturing Retail 67

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2023

It manufactures self-service kiosks, point-of-sale terminals, automated teller machines, check processing systems, and barcode scanners. An affiliate of the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang, tracked as UNC4466, was recently observed exploiting three vulnerabilities in the Veritas Backup solution to gain initial access to the target network.

Ransomware 84

Ransomware Manufacturing Backups Education 84

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Then you want to add extra protection around your most critical data, in the form of zero trust access tools and high-integrity data backups. Companies in industries that are new to cybersecurity, like manufacturing or logistics, may fall victim to this trend. Further reading: Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection.

Ransomware 131

Ransomware Risk Backups Education 131

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Introduction Knowledge is our best weapon in the fight against cybercrime. Industry affiliation does not seem to be a factor: victims have included retailers, financial and logistical services, government agencies, manufacturers, and others. We hope this article will help you to stay one step ahead of threats like this one.

Ransomware 140

Ransomware Encryption Malware DDOS 140

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

There is an imminent and increased cybercrime threat to U.S. Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. COVID-19 cybercrime and how it is evolving. hospitals and healthcare providers. The joint alert around Ryuk ransomware attacks against U.S. Implement network segmentation.

Ransomware 63

Ransomware Healthcare Backups Cybercrime 63

Spinone

OCTOBER 13, 2020

As is often the case, the cost of restoring files from backups can amount to more than paying the ransom. This includes the Billtrust and German manufacturer, Pilz, ransomware infections. It has been noted that paying a ransom demand only encourages this type of cybercrime and funds it. Backups aren’t working.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Backups Data breaches Encryption 52

SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

There is, of course, a documented porosity between the ransomware ecosystem and other cybercrime domains such as carding or point-of-sale (PoS) hacking. But it is worth pointing out that not all members of this ecosystem originate from the cybercrime underworld. Set up offline backups that intruders cannot tamper with.

Ransomware 131

Ransomware Encryption Malware Cybercrime 131