Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

ION Group, a financial software firm, is reportedly beginning to bring clients back online after being hit by a ransomware attack late last week. The Russian-linked LockBit ransomware group claimed responsibility for attacking a division of ION Group, which affecting 42 clients in Europe and the United States. Backup your files.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Apart from taking over bank accounts, TrickBot has been instrumental in spreading ransomware across multiple healthcare organizations, and critical infrastructure in the US, especially during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. How to avoid ransomware There is no doubt hospitals remain under a bullseye, and attackers can strike at any time.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 1, 2021

Every business owner and worker needs to learn how to protect from ransomware attacks. Ransomware is malicious software used by hackers to access and encrypt computers and computer networks. Ransomware gets into your device or network in many different ways. Ransomware gets into your device or network in many different ways.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 23, 2021

German logistics giant Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has issued a warning that data was stolen from the company when it was hit with a ransomware attack on December 9, 2021. Many ransomware operators use the threat of leaking stolen data for extra leverage during the ransom negotiation stage. Free to download.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

What is ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents users from accessing their data or using their device. Types of ransomware: By the effect on system: Scareware makes users believe that there’s a virus on their computer and they need to purchase special software to remove it. Compromised websites.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear. What we know is that municipalities and hospitals have been prime targets of ransomware purveyors over the past two years.

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Spinone

MARCH 13, 2020

Coronavirus Phishing Emails Phishing is among the top 5 ways to get ransomware. Clicking a link or downloading an attachment will get your system infected with malware. You can read more about it in our article about how ransomware works. World Health Organization logo. Scammers put it into phishing emails to trick you.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Ransomware peddlers have come up with yet another devious twist on the recent trend for data exfiltration. After interviewing several victims of the Clop ransomware, ZDNet discovered that its operators appear to be systematically targeting the workstations of executives. What is Clop ransomware? Copycat tactics.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments, especially from unfamiliar or suspicious sources. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

The same symptoms will occur in your IT environment as the malware spreads downloading data and expanding across your global network corrupting backups and leaving little options. Ransomware and stolen customer data can put an enterprise out of business for months. Social engineering.

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Spinone

JANUARY 13, 2020

Installing antivirus software (or AV) is often considered an important ransomware protection measure. Antivirus users often experience ransomware attacks. So why antivirus is not enough to protect against ransomware and what is a more effective ransomware protection solution? Can antivirus detect ransomware?

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

They include insider threats, phishing, and ransomware. 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. Why is ransomware so dangerous? And not without a reason.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As a matter of fact, the most-reported crime in the 2021 Internet Crime Report report was phishing , a social engineering scam wherein the victim receives a deceptive message from someone in an attempt to get the victim to reveal personal information or account credentials or to trick them into downloading malware.

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Spinone

MARCH 25, 2020

Phishing is one of the hacker’s trickeries, often used to infect Office 365 (or other cloud services) with ransomware. Phishing is a cyberattack that utilizes various social engineering methods to trick users into disclosing sensitive information, clicking a malicious link, or downloading a malicious attachment.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. It uses psychological manipulation to trick users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information.”

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Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

However, making regular backups for your data is essential in case of theft or malicious compromise such as a ransomware attack. Smishing attacks rely on social engineering tactics to fool recipients into handing over personal information or downloading malicious software onto the device.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Table of Contents What is ransomware? Ransomware trends Ransomware prevention Ransomware detection Ransomware simulation Ransomware security terms How NetSPI can help What is ransomware? Ransomware adversaries hold the data hostage until a victim pays the ransom. How does ransomware work?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware. These attacks often rely on social engineering tactics and email spoofing.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A TCC prompt asking the user to allow access to the Downloads folder. TCC means that malware can’t automatically gain access to your data if it gets onto your system, and may be a part of the reason why we just don’t see ransomware on macOS. However, social engineering isn’t the only danger.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As we mentioned in a previous blog , hackers come in many forms, but their methods can generally be classified into three distinct types of cybercriminals: The Impersonator – Hackers that pretend to be others, often using social engineering and human psychology to trick users.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ryuk, a mainstay of the ransomware scene for some years until it transformed into Conti (and then split off into other groups after that), is back in the news again. What we have is a guilty plea, as a Russian citizen is the focus of a ransomware-centric money laundering story. Backup your files. What can we do about it?

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Cuba ransomware gang Cuba data leak site The group’s offensives first got on our radar in late 2020. The gang infamously uses complex tactics and techniques to penetrate victim networks, such as exploitation of software vulnerabilities and social engineering. This is the most popular model among ransomware gangs today.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

These breaches may occur due to a targeted hacking attack; inadvertent installation of malware, which can steal user passwords and gain backdoor access to sensitive information; and ransomware , which is software that encrypts file until the victim agrees to pay a large sum of money to the attacker.

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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. DLP is included in the organization policy, but individuals must also use this strategy to keep all data safe during ransomware or malware attack. You can see how ransomware looks below.

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Spinone

AUGUST 12, 2020

Businesses have long been worried about the threat of ransomware. However, a new breed of ransomware poses a threat to the next infrastructure landscape of your business – the cloud. “Ransomware 2.0” What is ransomware 2.0? W hy is ransomware so successful? What is Ransomware 2.0?

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Spinone

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Sodinokibi ransomware has been known for some time, yet the attack on currency exchange Travelex brought this virus into the spotlight once again. GandCrab ransomware authors are likely to have taken part in the development of Sodinokibi. Sodinokibi is a notable example of Ransomware-as-a-Service. PerCSoft attack , August 2019.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 4, 2019

In fact, it’s an obvious ransomware attack. This is what ransomware looks like. What Is Ransomware? The primary goal of ransomware is to make you pay a ransom, hence the name. How Does Ransomware Work? Ransomware has a public/private key encryption to make your data unreadable. Files in the PDF format.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Ransomware. Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Users sometimes unknowingly infect themselves with adware installed by default when they download and install other applications. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets. Browser hijacker.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Ransomware is a sly, silent, and vicious criminal. But how do you get ransomware in the first place? This is what you, a potential ransomware victim, need to know to protect your data and your business in 2020. How Do You Get Ransomware: Key Points So, where do you get ransomware from? Weird sender address.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2020

The digital world of ransomware, malware, and extortion is full of questions. At our recent New York and Philadelphia virtual conference , cyber attorney Daniel Pepper addressed five major questions surrounding ransomware. What are the top ways cybercriminals gain access to a corporate network to launch ransomware?

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Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

The ransomware threat is huge, and it gets bigger every day. But how does ransomware work? In this article, we will take a detailed look at how ransomware works, how your data can be corrupted and encrypted by it, and what you can do to decrease this probability as much as possible! Let’s understand this difference.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Ransomware tactics have continued to evolve over the years, and remain a prominent threat to both SMBs and larger organisations. In recent months, ransomware attacks have not left mainstream media headlines.

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SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

According to a report by the Barracuda cybersecurity company, in 2021, businesses with fewer than 100 employees experienced far more social engineering attacks than larger ones. That same year saw one of the worst ransomware incidents in history, the Kaseya VSA supply-chain attack. Scammers often reach employees by e-mail.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

From ransomware attacks locking businesses out of their data until they pay potentially millions of dollars to spyware tracking users’ every move through their infected device, the effects of malware can be devastating. Ransomware. Ransomware is one of the most virulent forms of malware on the modern Internet.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Ransomware is currently one of the fastest-growing security threats facing individuals and organizations today. Ransomware works by infiltrating a user’s PC or mobile device via malicious software that is usually installed unintentionally after clicking a link in an email or because it is posing as something else.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Ransomware attacks: Ransomware is malware extortion attack that encrypts a victim’s files, demanding a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key. Malvertising: Malicious advertisements that are distributed through legitimate ad networks can lead users to infected websites or trigger downloads of malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 13, 2023

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware. These attacks often rely on social engineering tactics and email spoofing.

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