Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

“Phishing emails containing malware, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) brute forcing and Virtual Private Network (VPN) vulnerability exploitation are the most common intrusion tactics used by cybercriminals. Stop malicious encryption. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2023

If you require a VPN to access it, ensure the VPN is locked down with MFA and other security measures appropriate to your network too. Backup your data. Backups are the last line of defence against an attack that encrypts your data. Backups are not a defence against attackers that steal and leak the data.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

For example, encryption keys, administrator passwords, and other critical information are stored in the Azure Key Vault in FIPS 140-2 Level 2-validated hardware security modules (HSMs). The Portnox TACACS+ deployment also requires a virtual appliance to be downloaded and installed in monitored local networks to ensure proper auditing trails.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet. They can both encrypt data and hide an IP address by using a secure chain to shield network activity. Backup and recovery – according to FEMA , 40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2020

It was designed to download payloads intended to exfiltrate XG Firewall-resident data. The hackers exploited the SQL injection flaw to download malicious code on the device that was designed to steal files from the XG Firewall. The attackers exploited an SQL injection zero-day vulnerability to gain access to exposed XG devices.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The year’s most successful ransomware group Introduced the triple extortion method – encryption + data leak + DDOS attack Accept payments in two untraceable cryptocurrencies Monero and Zcash as well as Bitcoin. Strategies for individuals. The post Discover 2022’s Nastiest Malware appeared first on Webroot Blog.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

Recipients are encouraged to click this link, which actually contains code that allows for the download and execution of either Bazar , a backdoor, or IcedID (aka BokBot), a Trojan. The files are then held for ransom and the victim is threatened by data loss, because of the encryption, and leaking of the exfiltrated data.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Lack of Encryption Cloud computing involves data transmission over networks and storage in shared infrastructures. Encryption is vital due to the distributed and multi-tenant nature of cloud services. Teams must implement encryption measures compatible with cloud environments to protect data across various states.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Specifically, the agency added: Recommendations for preventing common initial infection vectors Updated recommendations to address cloud backups and zero trust architecture (ZTA). Consider using a multi-cloud solution to avoid vendor lock-in for cloud-to-cloud backups in case all accounts under the same vendor are impacted.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Most companies were unprepared to secure an entirely remote workforce, relying on remote desktop protocol (RDP) and strained VPN infrastructures, leaving workers ripe for attack. While it’s true that if no person ever clicked on links or downloaded attachments, organizations would be freer from incidents.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Use the 3-2-1 backup rule. Make it a habit to reboot devices often, ensuring that downloaded updates are activated. For individuals working with sensitive data, full disk encryption is advised for personal devices like laptops, tablets, and phones. Corporate data should be accessed only through an organization's VPN connection.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Encryption In Flight and At Rest Data We hear about encryption quite a lot these days. Many attach the word encryption to bad guys who use ransomware to encrypt data and then hold that data hostage until a ransom is paid. Sadly, ransomware sheds a bad light on encryption. What is encryption anyway ?

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

As an example, we could use communications between systems that are not properly encrypted. Improper encryption. Hackers or other malicious sources can intercept poorly encrypted communications on the web. Before the device applies the update, it sends a backup to the servers. Vicious insider.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Users unintentionally download and execute ransom malware via malicious emails, PDFs, drive-by downloads, malvertising, forced download, and browser exploits. In addition to encrypting data and holding it hostage, ransomware attackers also upload valuable data to other systems on the internet. Unpatched exploits.

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Fox IT

JANUARY 12, 2021

After obtaining a valid account, they use this account to access the victim’s VPN, Citrix or another remote service that allows access to the network of the victim. This specific document described how to access the internet facing company portal and the web-based VPN client into the company network. Lateral movement (TA0008).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Virtual private network ( VPN ). Encryption. We’d also note that ransomware in particular requires unique data backup and recovery tools and services. Whenever you insert a USB drive, open an email, browse the web, or download a program, your antivirus software is completing scans in real-time. A network firewall.

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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. Data encryption – a way to secure private information by encoding it so no third parties could watch or access it. To read the encoded (encrypted) file, you must decode it by using a decryption key.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

But more and more, organizations need to plan for the possibility that the worst may happen – and that involves ransomware-proof backups and ransomware removal tools and services. Free VPN with up to 300 MB of traffic per day. Checks downloads, installs, and executables for viruses and threats. Best Ransomware Removal Tools.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 22, 2022

In most cases, this involved social engineering employees at the targeted firm into adding one of their computers or mobiles to the list of devices allowed to authenticate with the company’s virtual private network (VPN). White showing a screenshot of a script that he said downloaded all available T-Mobile source code.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Virtual Private Network (VPN) : For remote access, remote desktop protocol (RDP) no longer can be considered safe. Instead, organizations should use a virtual private network (VPN) solution. Backups: Although more commonly applied to endpoints and data, networks also benefit from periodic backups of settings and configurations.

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Cisco Security

DECEMBER 14, 2022

release delivers more features to the three key outcomes: see and detect more threats faster in an increasingly encrypted environment, simplify operations, and lower the TCO of our security solution. Further enhancements to Cisco’s Encrypted Visibility Engine (EVE), first launched a year ago in 7.1, Remote Access VPN Dashboard.

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SecureList

MAY 25, 2021

Several versions were released as part of each “rebranded” variant that altered different aspects of the code, renamed file extensions, cryptographic schemes and encryption keys. In addition, it deletes all system backups, shadow copies, disables the system recovery mode, and clears event logs. Encryption flaws.

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SecureList

JUNE 15, 2022

Complex attacks almost invariably feature several phases, such as reconnaissance, initial access to the infrastructure, gaining access to target systems and/or privileges, and the actual malicious acts (data theft, destruction or encryption, etc.). Request for access to corporate VPN. Access type: VPN. Access type: VPN.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

17, unknown attackers launched a ransomware strain known as Ryuk inside VCPI’s networks, encrypting all data the company hosts for its clients and demanding a whopping $14 million ransom in exchange for a digital key needed to unlock access to the files. At around 1:30 a.m.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2020

This includes pivoting from or converting a single compromised Microsoft Windows user account to an administrator account with greater privileges on the target network; the ability to sidestep and/or disable any security software; and gaining the access needed to disrupt or corrupt any data backup systems the victim firm may have.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2021

Below the list of recommendations included in the advisory published by CISA and the FBI for impacted MSPs: Download the Kaseya VSA Detection Tool. MSP customers affected by the attack are advised to use and enforce MFA wherever possible and protect their backups by placing them on air-gapped systems.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

To protect the protocol, best practices will add additional protocols to the process that encrypt the DNS communication and authenticate the results. DNS Encryption DNS encryption can be achieved through the DNSCrypt protocol, DNS over TLS (DoT), or DNS over HTTPS (DoH). Local backups for quick access.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

Ransomware: Encryption, Exfiltration, and Extortion. Ransomware perpetrators of the past presented a problem of availability through encryption. Using legitimate file-sharing tools like RClone and MegaCmdServer to mask activity, malicious actors can go undetected while downloading your network’s data. Old way New way.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

One day later, their company’s systems and data were encrypted with ransomware. After cleaning all remnants of the attack from the network, security experts recommended password resets for all privileged, non-privileged, and service accounts, as well as two-factor authentication (2FA) for VPN and email access.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Additionally, no additional network configuration is required from an end user/device perspective such as VPN configuration. p> Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery – Backups and Recovery One of the most often overlooked areas in security is business continuity and disaster recovery.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In particular, we saw the following hardcoded value that might be another payload being downloaded: sery.brushupdata.com/CE1BC21B4340FEC2B8663B69. At the start of the malware, it populates the list with the system’s DNS, and the OpenDNS server is only used as a backup to ensure that the C2 domain is resolved. brushupdata.com.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As an example, an authorisation bypass is found in a mobile application API that allows an attacker to discover and download age verification documents, including passports, for all users of the platform. Use AES encryption. Encrypt in transit. Encryption is important when: Sending a password. Cloud provision using PKI.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2023

But then clients give the consultants VPN access, so then all that jazz. And we're sitting there watching it and looking at the database, and I told him, I think someone's attacking your system right now because they're encrypting your files. And you can also download and install. Another target is consulting companies.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

With a mobile cloud-based solution, users can quickly download the app themselves onto their devices. A solution that allows your users to download, enroll and manage their own authentication devices using only a web browser can also save your deployment team’s time.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

For example, it subscribed to numerous services that can help determine who or what is behind a specific Internet Protocol (IP) address, or whether a given IP is tied to a known virtual private networking (VPN) service. “The beta is already online, you can officially download and work.” ” BY HOOK OR BY CROOK.

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