Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2021

(QNAP), a leading computing, networking and storage solution innovator, today issued a statement in response to recent user reports and media coverage that two types of ransomware (Qlocker and eCh0raix) are targeting QNAP NAS and encrypting users’ data for ransom. ” read the advisory published by the vendor.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Both use the.kitty or.crypted file extension for encrypted files. The CSA also mentions the gang exploiting internet-facing applications without providing details. Maintain offline backups of data, and regularly maintain backup and restoration. Ensure all backup data is encrypted, immutable (i.e.,

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

“Cyber criminal threat actors exploit network vulnerabilities to exfiltrate data and encrypt systems in a sector that is increasingly reliant on smart technologies, industrial control systems, and internet-based automation systems. The good news is in the latter attack the victims restored its backups.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Its table illustration also goes into more detail and notes Google’s responsibility for hardware, boot, hardened kernel and interprocess communication (IPC), audit logging, network, and storage and encryption of data. This responsibility does not extend to software that customers install on cloud devices.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

“BlackByte is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) group that encrypts files on compromised Windows host systems, including physical and virtual servers.” Once gained access to the network, threat actors deployed tools to perform lateral movements and escalate privileges before exfiltrating and encrypting files.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 28, 2022

QNAP) pushed out an automatic, forced, update with firmware containing the latest security updates to protect against the attackers’ “DeadBolt” ransomware. They also use the same name in the file extension of the encrypted files their ransomware generates. All your files have been encrypted. What happened?

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Below are the mitigations provided in the alert: Install updates for operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Require phishing-resistant MFA for as many services as possible—particularly for webmail, VPNs, accounts that access critical systems, and privileged accounts that manage backups.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

Either way, this ransomware-for-hire has been around far longer (in internet terms) than the bulletin may have some believe, having been first seen in September 2021. The ransomware targets virtual machines and snapshots, looking to escape containers, encrypt any possible persistence, and wipe out backups that weren’t carefully archived.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. Unfortunately, at that moment, there were over 300,000 of those cameras connected to the internet. Nowadays, malware is an indispensable part of the internet (even if we do not like it).

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

According to open-source reporting, since August 2020, DarkSide actors have been targeting multiple large, high-revenue organizations, resulting in the encryption and theft of sensitive data. Update software , including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets, in a timely manner.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

In March 2021, government experts observed state sponsored hackers scanning the internet for servers vulnerable to the above flaws, the attackers were probing systems on ports 4443, 8443, and 10443. Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Implement network segmentation.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

2000 Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA): Requires K–12 schools to restrict children’s exposure to obscene digital content, monitor the online activity of minors, and educate students about appropriate behavior on the internet. Keep all operating systems, software, and firmware up to date.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Threat modeling can be applied to a wide range of things, including software, applications, systems, networks, distributed systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and business processes. Deploy malicious firmware. Use AES encryption. In essence, it is a view of the application and its environment through the lens of security.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Some applications, cloud infrastructure, networking equipment, or Internet of Things (IoT) devices may require more sophisticated ITAM or additional tools to detect them.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

SD-WAN architectures are an example of SDN technology applied to geographically distant wide-area networks through broadband internet, multiprotocol label switching (MPLS), 4G/LTE, and 5G. With SD-WAN architectures, branch employees and remote users connect to an enterprise network through a web of connected devices over the internet.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

with no internet. Targeting victims over the phone, vishing is the use of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), technical jargon, and ID spoofing to trick a caller into revealing sensitive information. Other forms of ransomware threaten to publicize sensitive information within the encrypted data. Browser Hijacker.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Today, malware is a common threat to the devices and data of anyone who uses the Internet. Ransomware is one of the most virulent forms of malware on the modern Internet. Activation: The ransomware begins encrypting sensitive files or locking down the system. Firmware rootkits are also known as “hardware rootkits.”.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recognizing the evolution in both cybersecurity and customer needs, Barracuda began to develop new capabilities as well as acquire complementary companies to deliver technology solutions for application security, cloud backups, firewalls, and more. For other SecureEdge components, Barracuda offers two levels of support: enhanced and premium.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Any threats coming from the internet must be stopped at the endpoint. And while approval is pending, a separate group creates offline backups of essential files that are needed in the event of an error and affected systems need restoring. Create and test offline backups Speaking of backups, never assume they work.

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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. In order to do this, infected systems must be isolated, malicious components must be eliminated, backup data must be restored, and regular operations must be resumed.

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McAfee

AUGUST 24, 2021

Lastly, the pump runs its own custom Real Time Operating System (RTOS) and firmware on a M32C microcontroller. We could not find one ready to use; however, the web interface has an option to backup and export settings which relies on tarring a folder containing a handful of files and encrypting it with AES using a user-provided password.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

held a pilot of a new Internet voting system. More individual states’ voting systems were exposed and also addressable from the internet. Remember the six million voter records from Georgia just hanging out there on the internet? Things like network encryption, certificate pinning - is this device domain joined or not?

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

held a pilot of a new Internet voting system. More individual states’ voting systems were exposed and also addressable from the internet. Remember the six million voter records from Georgia just hanging out there on the internet? Things like network encryption, certificate pinning - is this device domain joined or not?

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

held a pilot of a new Internet voting system. More individual states’ voting systems were exposed and also addressable from the internet. Remember the six million voter records from Georgia just hanging out there on the internet? Things like network encryption, certificate pinning - is this device domain joined or not?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Company instructions to keep hands off internal network traffic leads to internet service provider (ISP) suppression of only 1% of the 100,000 monthly outgoing DDoS attacks. Ransomware & Data Theft Protection Ransomware and data breaches rely primarily on vulnerabilities exposed to the internet, phishing, and the endpoint.

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SecureList

JULY 28, 2022

We identified a Windows variant of this sample using the same string encryption algorithm, internal modules, and functionalities. In late 2021, we encountered a malicious DXE driver incorporated into several UEFI firmware images that were flagged by our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019).

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

The first traditional cybersecurity vendor featured is Barracuda Networks, with consistent recognition for its email security , next-generation firewalls ( NGFW ), web application security , and backups. Networking and IT giant Cisco is an undisputed leader in the secure SD-WAN solution space. Features: Cisco SD-WAN. Open Systems.

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