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Raspberry Robin operators are selling initial access to compromised enterprise networks to ransomware gangs

Security Affairs

DEV-0950 group used Clop ransomware to encrypt the network of organizations previously infected with the Raspberry Robin worm. Microsoft has discovered recent activity that links the Raspberry Robin worm to human-operated ransomware attacks. . The final-stage malware was the Clop ransomware. ” concludes the report.

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MIT Report Spotlights Triple Threat Fueling Data Breach Tsunami

SecureWorld News

Proliferation of dangerous ransomware variants While ransomware itself is not new, Madnick highlights the emergence of more virulent and destructive strains that go beyond just encrypting data for extortion. These escalations have made ransomware an even more potent data breach threat.

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Cybersecurity Outlook 2022: Third-party, Ransomware and AI Attacks Will Get Worse

eSecurity Planet

Third-party security, ransomware , artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized finance (DeFi) are some of the threats you can expect to see more of this year – with the potential for far worse results than we’ve seen in the past. Ransomware and Critical Infrastructure Attacks Get Worse. AI Attacks Lead to Regulation.

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Access Management is Essential for Strengthening OT Security

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

According to Interpol's Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment report , critical infrastructure is highly targeted by ransomware gangs that are after what is called the Big Game Hunting. Critical infrastructure and OT systems are perceived as high-value targets by ransomware groups as well as nation-state actors with geopolitical motives.

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Assess Your Database Security With This 4-Step Checklist

SiteLock

This tricks the database into allowing an attacker unauthorized access to the sensitive data collected on your website. You can prevent these vulnerabilities by sanitizing input fields or validating that data is in the proper form before it can be submitted through the field. Perform updates and backups.

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Education Sector has Seen a 44% Rise in Cyber Attacks Since 2021

CyberSecurity Insiders

From December 2021 through January the following year, Bernalillo County was slammed by a ransomware attack that targeted government services. From banking to personal data collection, schools must ensure that their systems come with security features and that their employees comply with those security features.

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SOC 2025: Detection/Analytics

Security Boulevard

Once you have internal and external data collected and aggregated, you analyze the data to identify the attacks. Ransomware. Ransomware doesn’t seem to get as many headlines nowadays, but don’t be fooled by the media’s short attention span. Ransomware continues to be a scourge, and every company remains vulnerable.