Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 24, 2023

GoTo (formerly LogMeIn) is warning customers that threat actors who breached its development environment in November 2022 stole encrypted backups containing customer information and an encryption key for a portion of that data. [.]

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

INE Security advises businesses to secure their network by using firewalls, encrypting data, and regularly updating security software. Regular backups ensure that businesses can recover quickly from ransomware attacks or other data loss incidents. Tip 5: Backing Up Data Regularly Data loss can be devastating for small businesses.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 12, 2023

Information privacy and information security are two different things. Related: Tapping hidden pools of security talent Information privacy is the ability to control who (or what) can view or access information that is collected about you or your customers. They take all this private information, and then they sell it.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Bitdefender released a decryptor for the ShrinkLocker ransomware, which modifies BitLocker configurations to encrypt a system’s drives. Unlike modern ransomware it doesn’t rely on sophisticated encryption algorithms and modifies BitLocker configurations to encrypt a system’s drives.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 7, 2025

And, of course, all versions of Cybersecurity For Dummies also help guide people to recovering in the event that their computers, phones, or information has already been compromised.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Recent progress has sparked discussions, but current capabilities are still far from threatening encryption standards like 2048-bit RSA. It is essential to understand the risks posed by quantum computing, as future advancements could compromise today's encrypted data, opening new opportunities for threat actors.

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Joseph Steinberg

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Nearly every piece of data that is presently protected through the use of encryption may become vulnerable to exposure unless we take action soon. While quantum computers already exist, no devices are believed to yet exist that are anywhere near powerful enough to crack modern encryption in short order.

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2024

Multiple ransomware groups were spotted exploiting a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-27532, in Veeam Backup & Replication. impacts the Veeam Backup & Replication component. Once data exfiltration was completed, the attackers deployed ransomware to encrypt the infected systems.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 12, 2023

a leader in ultra-secure backup and recovery, is tackling the pressing data protection and security challenges faced by organizations utilizing the thousands of Software as a Service (SaaS) applications on the market today. Implementing a backup strategy with high-frequency, incremental backups is crucial to minimize data loss.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Last August, LastPass reported a security breach, saying that no customer information—or passwords—were compromised. These encrypted fields remain secured with 256-bit AES encryption and can only be decrypted with a unique encryption key derived from each user’s master password using our Zero Knowledge architecture.

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 21, 2022

And, of course, all versions of CyberSecurity For Dummies will also help guide you in the event that your information has already been compromised. Step-by-step instructions on how to create data backups and implement strong encryption. ? Basic information that every aspiring cybersecurity professional needs to know.

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Daniel Miessler

DECEMBER 24, 2022

If you follow Information Security at all you are surely aware of the LastPass breach situation. After initiating an immediate investigation, we have seen no evidence that this incident involved any access to customer data or encrypted password vaults.

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 20, 2022

There is little doubt that quantum computing will ultimately undermine the security of most of today’s encryption systems , and, thereby, render vulnerable to exposure nearly every piece of data that is presently protected through the use of encryption. Such an attitude is not alarmist – it is reality, whether we like it or not.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2025

Unlike other extortion group, the gang doesnt encrypt data, but focuses on data theft to speed up its activity. Backups are insufficient; IPS is recommended for protection. Loretto identified the impacted individuals and notified them by mail on March 15, 2023, offering guidance on protecting their information.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2025

Compromised data includes full names, contact details, ID numbers, banking information, drivers license numbers, medical records and passport details. The company engaged top cybersecurity and forensic experts, informed authorities, and is actively supporting affected stakeholders. The gang claimed the theft of 2 TB of data.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2025

This ransomware is known for employing double extortion tactics, which means they encrypt victims’ data while also threatening to release sensitive information unless a ransom is paid. And since the backups that were made by a third party turned out to be incomplete, they were also unable to inform affected patients.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Very important files and documents can be encrypted or stored in password protected folders to keep them safe from prying eyes. A stolen or lost device is stressful enough without having to worry about confidential information. Make sure you have backups that are as recent as possible and that are easy to deploy.

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The personal information of 540,000 sports referees, league officials, and school representatives has been compromised following a ransomware attack targeting a software vendor for the athletics industry.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 8, 2022

One of the biggest problems in the cybercrime section of the report relates to backups. Specifically: The lack of backups when dealing with hacking incidents. Backups in Brazil: An uphill struggle. Backups are an essential backstop that can help against several forms of attack, as well as mistakes and mishaps.

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Kaspersky experts have found a vulnerability in the Yanluowang encryption algorithm and created a free decryptor to help victims of this ransomware with recovering their files. This is necessary to make files used by other programs available for encryption. The encryption code for big files. Yanluowang description.

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Kaspersky experts have found a vulnerability in the Yanluowang encryption algorithm and created a free decryptor to help victims of this ransomware with recovering their files. This is necessary to make files used by other programs available for encryption. The encryption code for big files. Yanluowang description.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 28, 2022

Breaking The Myths: Storage, Backup, And Data Recoverability. A few years ago, very few CISOs thought that storage & backups were important. Ransomware has pushed backup and recovery back onto the agenda. Cybercriminals like Conti, Hive and REvil have been actively targeting storage and backup systems, to prevent recovery.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

First spotted in mid-August 2022 , Venus is known for hacking into victims’ publicly-exposed Remote Desktop services to encrypt Windows devices. Tripwire’s tips for all organizations on avoiding ransomware attacks include: Making secure offsite backups. Encrypting sensitive data wherever possible. ” .

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In a stunning blow to the city’s cybersecurity defenses, Columbus, Ohio, recently became the target of a massive cyberattack that exposed over half a million residents’ sensitive information. terabytes of sensitive information compromised, the breach affected approximately 500,000 residents, nearly 55% of the city’s population.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

Google System Backup The new update integrates with Google’s system backup functionality built into Android. The new version of Instant Restore will be used when Duo Mobile detects Google backup is enabled and a passcode is set on the device. A backup can always be manually triggered in Android settings.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Then think about all the content that you share on these devices every day; much of it likely contains sensitive or critical information that, in the wrong hands, could lead to serious damage with long-lasting impact. Protect your privacy in your online activities Sharing information has become commonplace in our digital lives.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

“They allegedly used the Phobos malware to encrypt information on the networks, blocking the companies from accessing the data unless a ransom was paid and a decryption key was provided by the gang. Generation of target list of extensions and folders to encrypt. ” reported the website Nation Thailand.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 9, 2019

” By way of explaining iNSYNQ’s initial reluctance to share information about the particulars of the attack early on, Luchansky told customers the company had to assume the intruders were watching and listening to everything iNSYNQ was doing to recover operations and data in the wake of the ransomware outbreak.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Encryption and the development of cryptography have been a cornerstone of IT security for decades and remain critical for data protection against evolving threats. While cryptology is thousands of years old, modern cryptography took off in the 1970s with the help of the Diffie-Hellman-Merkle and RSA encryption algorithms.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Ensure compliance with regulations When IT support processes fail to align with manufacturing needs, the consequences are significant: Staying informed: Governments and industry bodies frequently update regulations to address emerging threats. Companies must monitor these changes and ensure compliance to avoid legal penalties.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 6, 2019

Ten years ago, I could have given you all sorts of advice about using encryption, not sending information over email, securing your web connections, and a host of other things­ -- but most of that doesn't matter anymore. Cybercriminals have your credit card information. They have your address and phone number.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 2, 2024

The decryptor works for victims whose files were encrypted between November 2022 and December 2023. The decryptor, called Black Basta Buster, exploits a flaw in the encryption algorithm used in older versions of the Black Basta group’s ransomware. ” Files can be recovered if the plaintext of 64 encrypted bytes is known.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Exchange server ordeal Take what recently happened to iConnect Consulting , a San Francisco-based supplier of Laboratory Information Management System ( LIMs ) consulting services. iConnect faced a major disruption of its Exchange services, stemming from a corrupted RAID drive and extending into their backups. Backup strategies.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The exposed database, containing more than 17 billion records, has raised concerns about the security of sensitive healthcare provider information and negotiated rates for medical procedures. Fortunately, this database did not contain any customer or patient information. terabytes of data.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Encrypt "non-public" data both at rest and in motion or use effective alternative compensating controls for information at rest if approved by the CISO in writing. The feasibility of encryption and effectiveness of the compensating controls shall be reviewed by the CISO at least annually.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The Mexican Drug Cartels Want You Casio: Notice of Partial Service Outage and Information Leak Caused by Ransomware Attack He founded a “startup” to access sanctioned Russian websites: the cyber police of Khmelnytskyi region exposed the hacker Hacked ‘AI Girlfriend’ Data Shows Prompts Describing Child Sexual Abuse Malware Over 300,000!

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