Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The AvosLocker ransomware-as-a-service emerged in the threat landscape in September 2021, since January the group expanded its targets by implementing the support for encrypting Linux systems, specifically VMware ESXi servers. Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. ransomware and phishing scams).

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Certain cybersecurity best practices—such as utilizing multi-factor authentication (MFA), encrypting data, and creating and updating backups—are effective not only in preventing ransomware attacks and remediating incidents that may occur, but also in protecting an organization’s everyday IT activities.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2018

G Suite for Education backup and security should be taken seriously as GSFE (formerly known as Google Apps for Education) puts creative, nimble, and flexible learning at the center of the educational experience. How to Ensure G Suite for Education Backup and Security? phishing attempts to collect sensitive data ).

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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. Pierluigi Paganini.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Ultimately, if your employees have a security-first mindset and understand the threats, many APTs can be prevented. A robust security awareness program in which training is consistent and engaging is critical. Other best practices : Maintain backups! Encrypt remote connections whenever possible.

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Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

We face several key cybersecurity risks, including data breaches, phishing attacks, ransomware, insider threats, and vulnerabilities in our IT infrastructure. We also promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization. What are the key cybersecurity risks our organization faces?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This advisory outlined the use of tactics such as spear phishing emails, credential stuffing, brute forcing, privilege escalation, and persistence. Preventing Compromise by detecting and blocking malicious activity: Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) inspects all internet traffic—whether encrypted or unencrypted—for indicators of compromise.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Cybercriminals take advantage of their weak security infrastructure and exploit the behavior of careless employees to launch insider threats and other cyber-attacks successfully. A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Although most people think of ransomware as a dodgy application that encrypts data and holds it for ransom, the concept is much more heterogeneous than that. File encryption 2013 – 2015. It emerged in September 2013 and paved the way for hundreds of file-encrypting menaces that have splashed onto the scene ever since.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In short, here is this approach: Data security Device security Network security Application security Email security Access security End-user behavior security Let’s look at these more closely and also mention some software you can use to shore up your defense.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

As with other “big game” ransomware, the delivery method changes according to the preferences of the group operating it, but among the most common attack vectors are remote desktop protocol (RDP) , phishing , and weaknesses in either software or hardware. Earlier versions appended the.CONTI extension to encrypted files.

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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). Implement phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all services, particularly for email, VPNs, and accounts that access critical systems.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If attackers can inject malicious code into these apps, they can deface websites with their own messages, steal customer data as they enter it in website forms, redirect visitors to phishing sites and more. Network security. How does cybersecurity protect the tech stack? Cybersecurity best practices beyond the tech stack.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 15, 2021

Eventually, Sensenich’s team found the offending source file on a compromised machine that had been infected via an opened phishing email that used a fake invoice as a lure. Under its new and improved set-up, Rockingham employs a primary backup server that backs itself up in network storage boxes at multiple offsite locations. “It

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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

When considering a fully-featured and well thought out security plan , the human factor is an extremely important part of the equation, and arguably just as important as the technology component of the solution. In this article, we will take a look at cyber security awareness across an SMB organization.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Details included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth and encrypted passwords, all of which could be used to access other accounts belonging to these users. Some of the biggest companies in the world with the tightest security protocols have fallen prey to hackers, so it’s not 100% avoidable.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2019

We will also tell you how to use G Suite as securely as possible with G Suite security best practices! Phishing is taking over G Suite accounts In a nutshell, phishing is a technique used to steal your data such as credentials or credit card information. How to avoid phishing? Through Backup and Sync service.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Conducted free of charge by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Phishing Campaign Assessment (PCA) : Evaluates an organization’s susceptibility and reaction to phishing emails. Data encryption for data at rest and in transit. Employee security awareness training. Enhanced logging.

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Spinone

JULY 24, 2019

It will help you customize your Office 365 security & compliance and, therefore, boost it 10x! Enforce Ransomware Protection Ransomware encrypts your files and demands money in exchange for access to the encrypted files. Office 365 has a lot of inbuilt security features, and encryption is one of them.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 14, 2021

Also anti-phishing. Create backups and secure remote access, because during COVID, [the majority of attacks] were remote access credential stuffing or credential reuse, where the remote access didn’t have MFA enabled, and it was either RDP or a VPN concentrator. And, then, upgrading security awareness training.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Attackers guess the passwords easily, find them in open source code repositories, or collect them via phishing. In addition to encrypting data and holding it hostage, ransomware attackers also upload valuable data to other systems on the internet. Disable or bypass detective security controls. Protect your backup systems.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Security Awareness Training from Advisera Advisera offers lots of tools like books, courses, and guidelines for those who want to know more about compliance standards and become security-aware. Price: — Duration: up to 12 months Format: Hand-picked phishing simulations automatically sent to the email.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

Most states require strong data privacy controls, which typically include encrypting any sensitive personal information of staff and students. Secure data storage is also a requirement of FERPA. Review the security posture of all third-party vendors. Require phishing-resistant MFA. cannot be altered or deleted).

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Spinone

JANUARY 9, 2019

In this article we will discuss how to avoid phishing attacks in G Suite and provide phishing prevention best practices on how companies can enhance G Suite security awareness and protection against phishing scams. What is phishing and what risks are presented by phishing scams?

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s often spread through phishing emails or malicious websites, exploiting vulnerabilities and security flaws in outdated operating systems. After an unsuspecting victim opens a malicious email or visits an infected site, ransomware begins to encrypt critical files hosted on the victim’s local machine. they had a full backup.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest?

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Herjavec Group

JULY 20, 2021

Ransomware” is a weaponized type of malware and viruses specially crafted by cybercriminals that uses encryption to lock up an organization’s critical information assets and sensitive data. The cybercriminals then hold the critical, encrypted files hostage until some form of ransom is paid. Why Ransomware has Increased.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 8, 2021

From there, the malware began encrypting files on the victim’s machine. It even took steps to make it harder for victims to recover from data backups. And then the encryption attack also was completed within minutes. James McQuiggan, security awareness advocate, KnowBe4. This attack was very fast.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Recently, early this year, Google made headlines with the release of Google Security Center. With G Suite Security Center, Google is making strides to improve both security awareness and responsiveness. User reports – Allows reviewing messages that users have classified as either spam or phishing.

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Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

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! Its main goal is to encrypt files on it and get money for their decryption, not to actually harm the device or data.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Your employee’s password to Office 365 might get cracked or stolen during a phishing attack. To ensure that your data is safe, get a backup for Office 365. Backup your data with professional backup services. Cybercriminals can sell you information or encrypt it with ransomware to demand money.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

One of the most dangerous kinds of malware for businesses, ransomware can slip into a network or device and encrypt sensitive files or lock down the entire device unless the victims pay the hacker a usually-sizable fee to unlock it – and even then, decryption fails most of the time. Your browser’s homepage changing without your permission.

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SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

To ensure that their ability to restore encrypted files would never be questioned, they cultivated an online presence, wrote press releases and generally made sure their name would be known to all potential victims. The malware sample has an encrypted configuration block with many fields, which allow attackers to fine-tune the payload.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

SpinOne provides a suite of products that allows securing, protecting, and auditing cloud environments such as G Suite and Office 365.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

As an example, even if reasonable steps are taken by the organization to prevent network breaches, if an attacker who is able to circumvent those defenses is able to read the data, the question will be asked, why was the data not encrypted? The burden of responsibility is with the business to protect sensitive data.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Spinbackup’ API-based CASB provides insights into use, behaviors, and data stored in the cloud with comprehensive reporting tools, and provides advanced controls to extend security policies from within the perimeter to SaaS applications.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Phishing is once again the most common vector for initial access. Ensure remote access technology or other exposed services are configured security, and use phishing-resistant MFA to support strong password policies. Implement a secure and redundant backup strategy.

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