SC Magazine

JUNE 16, 2021

The most pervasive wisdom about preventing damage from ransomware is to backup systems, but that alone may not be enough. The most pervasive wisdom about preventing damage from ransomware is to backup systems. Indeed, recovering from ransomware can be tough. Backups can make it easier. million in ransom.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Peter is an IT manager for a technology manufacturer that got hit with a Russian ransomware strain called “ Zeppelin ” in May 2020. He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Increasingly, when ransomware successfully infiltrates and encrypts a large company’s data, they pay the ransom, which comes as a surprise to many. For instance, when Colonial Pipeline was hit by a ransomware attack in 2021 and shut down operations, the company paid a $4.4 million ransom to recover its business systems.

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Spinone

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

When someone asks you about the best ransomware protection , the first thing you’ll probably come up with is a backup. After all, backup is the only security practice that actually can get your infected data back. Ransomware can infect backups. Can Ransomware Encrypt Backups?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

To accelerate the ransomware encryption process and make it harder to detect, cybercriminal groups have begun using a new technique: intermittent encryption. Intermittent encryption allows the ransomware encryption malware to encrypt files partially or only encrypt parts of the files.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

8Base ransomware operators were observed using a variant of the Phobos ransomware in a recent wave of attacks. Cisco Talos researchers observed 8Base ransomware operators using a variant of the Phobos ransomware in recent attacks. The ransomware component is then decrypted and loaded into the SmokeLoader process’ memory.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 3, 2024

Chilean data center and hosting provider IxMetro Powerhost has suffered a cyberattack at the hands of a new ransomware gang known as SEXi, which encrypted the company's VMware ESXi servers and backups. [.]

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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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Ransomware attacks are a huge concern these days, especially for corporate networks. Indeed, when the ransomware reaches its target, it’s practically game over. The malware encrypts files and spreads to the entire system to maximize damage, which forces companies to lock down the whole network to stop the propagation.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

A new ransomware strain named Rorschach ransomware supports the fastest file-encrypting routine observed to date. The experts pointed out that the Rorschach ransomware appears to be unique. The experts pointed out that the Rorschach ransomware appears to be unique. ” continues the analysis.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 6, 2021

While ransomware may seem like a straightforward concept, people who are otherwise highly-knowledgeable seem to cite erroneous information about ransomware on a regular basis. As such, I would like to point out 8 essential points about ransomware. Many ransomware attacks are now targeted, rather than opportunistic.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Authorities in Romania reported that at least 100 hospitals went offline after a ransomware attack hit the Hipocrate platform. Authorities in Romania confirmed that a ransomware attack that targeted the Hipocrate Information System (HIS) has disrupted operations for at least 100 hospitals. The threat actors demand the payment of 3.5

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Yanluowang is a type of targeted ransomware discovered by the Symantec Threat Hunter team as they were investigating an incident on a large corporate network. 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.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Researchers released a free decryptor for the Key Group ransomware that allows victims to recover their data without paying a ransom. Threat intelligence firm EclecticIQ released a free decryption tool for the Key Group ransomware (aka keygroup777) that allows victims to recover their data without paying a ransom.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 4, 2023

Fake it till you make it ransomware groups are trying to get rich off the backs of genuine ransomware authors. Because they don’t actually create ransomware or compromise networks in any way. The battle plan of a fake ransomware group The general approach is as follows: Claim to be a different, genuine ransomware group.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 29, 2023

World Backup Day 2023: Five Essential Cyber Hygiene Tips madhav Thu, 03/30/2023 - 05:54 World Backup Day , celebrated each year on March 31st, is a day created to promote backing up data from your devices. Encrypt Your Sensitive Data Data encryption isn't just for large organizations.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The FBI published a PIN alert warning of ransomware operators compromising third-party vendors and services for initial access to target environments. The FBI continues to observe ransomware operators abusing third-party vendors and services as an attack vector. ” reported the PIN.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The Hive ransomware operators have developed a new variant of their malware that can encrypt Linux and FreeBSD. ESET researchers discovered a new Hive ransomware variant that was specifically developed to encrypt Linux and FreeBSD. ESETresearch has identified Linux and FreeBSD variants of the #Hive #Ransomware.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2020

Experts spotted recent samples of the Snake ransomware that were isolating the infected systems while encrypting files to avoid interference. The activity of the gang was relatively quiet during the COVID-19 outbreak since May 4, when the ransomware operators launched a massive campaign that targeted organizations worldwide.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 4, 2024

On April 2, 2024, Jackson County tweeted that it had identified significant disruptions within its IT systems, “potentially attributable to a ransomware attack” Jackson County is one of 114 counties in Missouri, with a population of approximately 718,000 people, mostly in Kansas City. Stop malicious encryption.

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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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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

According to Reuters , the group behind the attack is the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group. In our monthly ransomware reviews you will typically find them in the top five of ransomware groups. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Stop malicious encryption. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Spinone

MARCH 6, 2020

Ransomware threat continues to grow, and ransomware strains like Ryuk and Sodinokibi prove that even backups can be attacked and encrypted. Let’s find out when ransomware can infect backups and, more importantly, how to ensure backup data is safe from ransomware.

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Yanluowang is a type of targeted ransomware discovered by the Symantec Threat Hunter team as they were investigating an incident on a large corporate network. 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.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 15, 2023

Detecting ransomware activity has become increasingly difficult because adversaries are constantly evolving their tools, tactics and techniques. The post How to Know if You’ve Been Infected by Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard. That said, there are some.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. In this article, we revisit the LockBit 3.0

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

For any organization struck by ransomware , business leaders always ask “how do we decrypt the data ASAP, so we can get back in business?”. The good news is that ransomware files can be decrypted. What can be done to recover from ransomware attacks when backups are not available? How Does Ransomware Encryption Work?

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Today's ransomware is the scourge of many organizations. If we define ransomware as malware that encrypts files to extort the owner of the system, then the first malware that could be classified as ransomware is the 1989 AIDS Trojan. Not many victims did this, and the symmetric encryption was relatively easy to crack.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

The Change Healthcare ransomware attack has taken a third cruel twist. A new ransomware group, RansomHub, has listed the organisation as a victim on its dark web leak site, saying it has 4 TB of “highly selective data,” which relates to “all Change Health clients that have sensitive data being processed by the company.”

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Mitigating Ransomware Attacks – Decoupling Encryption Keys From Encrypted Data. While ransomware attacks have been around for decades, their frequency has exponentially increased in the last few years, let alone the past several months during the pandemic. The ransomware threat landscape is no different in India.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 30, 2023

However, data is as vulnerable as it is valuable, and World Backup Day on Friday, March 31st, is a welcome reminder of the need to have a well thought out data protection strategy in place. The campaign began in 2011 as World Backup Month and was changed to World Backup Day later.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 26, 2022

Even the most advanced and sophisticated security tools are failing to protect against ransomware and data exfiltration, according to a new report from data encryption vendor Titaniam. Titaniam also highlighted the solutions that can help leaders respond to triple threat ransomware attack trends, data theft, and extortion.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2023

.” Everyone and their grandma have repeated this foreboding maxim about the nature of ransomware attacks, but sadly, that doesn't make it any less true. Time and again we’re reminded that ransomware can slip past even the best defenses. This includes self-protection against attack to the backups. Dr. Strange style.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Ransomware Protection: A Modern Approach to Backup Solutions. There’s no doubt that ransomware has been taking over the news agenda in recent months. There’s no doubt that ransomware has been taking over the news agenda in recent months. Traditional backup solutions are living in the dark ages. Sep 28, 2021.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 17, 2022

The operators of the SFile ransomware (aka Escal) have developed a Linux version of their malware to expand their operations. SFile ransomware (aka Escal), has been active since 2020 , it was observed targeting only Windows systems. Recently, Rising captured the Linux platform variant of the ransomware.”

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) about Play ransomware. Then the hunt for valuable data and the preparation for the encryption process begins.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

One such threat is smartphone ransomware, a malicious software that can wreak havoc on our digital lives. In this article, we will explore the concept of smartphone ransomware, its potential consequences, and most importantly, the measures you can take to protect yourself from this growing menace.

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