Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2024

US CISA, the FBI, and MS-ISAC issued a joint CSA to warn of attacks involving Phobos ransomware variants observed as recently as February 2024 US CISA, the FBI, and MS-ISAC issued a joint cyber security advisory (CSA) to warn of attacks involving Phobos ransomware variants such as Backmydata , Devos, Eight, Elking, and Faust.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2022

The QBot malware operation has partnered with Black Basta ransomware group to target organizations worldwide. Researchers from NCC Group spotted a new partnership in the threat landscape between the Black Basta ransomware group and the QBot malware operation. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Black Basta ransomware).

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Nearly half of EDR tools and organizations are vulnerable to Clop ransomware gang tactics, according to tests by a cybersecurity company. The continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) vendor tested to see if organizational controls would recognize the Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) of Clop ransomware attacks.

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Webroot

APRIL 13, 2021

Ransomware attacks generate big headlines when the targets are government entities, universities and healthcare organizations. But there’s one increasingly frequent target of ransomware attacks that tends to slip under the radar. This includes essential security measures like firewalls, endpoint protection and DNS protection.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) about Zeppelin ransomware. Zeppelin, aka Buran, is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) written in Delphi and built upon the foundation of VegaLocker. Authentication.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

File backups are essential to the security of any site. With regular, tested website backups, you can recover your site easily from any of the following issues: hardware failures. ransomware. If that happens, we contact the site owner to see if they or their developer can restore the site from a recent backup.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Malware has been around for nearly 40 years, longer even than the World Wide Web, but ransomware is a different kind of threat, capable of crippling a company and damaging or destroying its critical data. Ransomware Protection and Recovery Steps. Data backup. Ransomware removal tools. Ransomware recovery services.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Misuse of these tools is a common ransomware technique to inhibit system recovery.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 22, 2022

There were 2690 reports of ransomware attacks in 2021, which was a 97.1% Ransomware is malicious software that infects a personal or organizational computer and then holds information for ransom until the affected party pays some money. Finance and banking institutions are most vulnerable to ransomware attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 7, 2022

Hackers spreading ransomware targeted the Indian flood monitoring system and reports are in that they are demanding bitcoins as a ransom for decryption. As the backup data is also compromised, the disaster recovery plan related to information is jeopardized.

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Hacker Combat

MAY 4, 2022

Prevention is always recommended when it comes to ransomware infections. Learn how to remove ransomware in four key steps. Ransom virus, often known as ransomware, blocks users from gaining access to their computer or personal documents and requests payment in exchange for access. How do I detect a ransomware attack?

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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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Cisco Security

AUGUST 11, 2021

The REvil ransomware family has been in the news due to its involvement in high-profile incidents, such as the JBS cyberattack and the Kaseya supply chain attack. The threat actors behind REvil attacks operate under a ransomware-as-a-service model. The threat actors behind REvil attacks operate under a ransomware-as-a-service model.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 28, 2023

My esteemed colleague Chris Boyd literally wrote: “Arbitrary code can be deployed, or even ransomware if that’s part of the attacker’s toolkit.” ” As it turns out, there are already two flavors of ransomware preying on those that haven’t updated yet. Create offsite, offline backups.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 11, 2021

When a mobile phone is targeted by a ransomware attack, all the photos, contacts, messages, videos and files are locked until a ransom is paid to hackers. An online survey conducted recently by McAfee states that nearly 28% of ransomware attacks are targeting online users who are active on smart phones and tablets.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The FBI released a flash alert containing technical details associated with the LockBit ransomware operation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a flash alert containing technical details and indicators of compromise associated with LockBit ransomware operations. Like other ransomware gangs, Lockbit 2.0

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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. Check Point Research (CPR) and Check Point Incident Response Team (CPIRT) researchers detected a previously unknown ransomware strain, dubbed Rorschach ransomware , that was employed in attack against a US-based company.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. backup servers, network shares, servers, auditing devices).

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Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2021

The audio equipment manufacturer Bose Corporation said it was the victim of a ransomware attack that took place earlier this year, on March 7. Bose Corporation has announced it was the victim of a ransomware attack that took place earlier this year, on March 7. Bose first detected the malware/ransomware on Bose’s U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware. Ransomware attacks and costs.

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Hacker Combat

MAY 19, 2021

As many antivirus companies continue to work diligently to develop features that can safeguard your data, the question that arises among many android users is, does Avast free protect against ransomware in mobile devices? How Safe from Ransomware is your Mobile Device with Avast Free? Offers no Backup. Call Blocking.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 Cisco Umbrella , analyzing the threat environment for 2022, found that 86% of organizations experienced phishing, 69% experienced unsolicited crypto mining, 50% were affected by ransomware, and 48% experienced some form of information-stealing malware. Ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Despite promises made by the BlackMatter ransomware gang about which organizations and business types they would avoid, multiple US critical infrastructure entities have been targeted. BlackMatter ransomware. How to avoid BlackMatter ransomware. Implement and enforce backup and restoration policies and procedures.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Both large and small healthcare providers continue to be a tantalizing target for repeated ransomware attacks due to limited security budgets that lead to an overall weakened cyber defense system. A solid cybersecurity posture is only as strong as its policies, backups and disaster plans. million patients.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI are warning of Zeppelin ransomware attacks. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have published a joint advisory to warn of Zeppelin ransomware attacks. The ransomware can be deployed as a

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

ransomware to conduct the cyber-attack, the hackers threaten to expose stolen files unless the company pays a ransom. The ransomware gang demanded over $34 million in bitcoin to be paid as ransom. How to Recognize a Ransomware Attack. How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks. using the LockBit 2.0

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2023

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Margaret’s Health is the first hospital to cite a cyberattack as a reason for its closure A database containing data of +8.9 Margaret’s Health is the first hospital to cite a cyberattack as a reason for its closure A database containing data of +8.9

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This information is not hypothetical , instead, it is unfolding in real-time as a major player in the human resources industry responds to a ransomware attack. IR lessons from the Kronos ransomware attack. But this week, the company announced a ransomware attack against its cloud-based services.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The conference’s focus on cyber resilience doesn’t mean that organizations should abandon core security defenses like EDR , access control and firewalls , but they should be prepared for the advanced threats that will, at some point, get past them. Backup Is Hard. MSSPs Fare Well in First MITRE Evaluations. Really Hard.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Healthcare and Public Health sector with ransomware. businesses, mainly in the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector, with ransomware operations. The Daixin Team is a ransomware and data extortion group that has been active since at least June 2022. ” reads the alert. .” ” reads the alert.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A ransomware warning has appeared out of nowhere and started taking over WordPress sites. There is no ransomware. The ransomware that isn’t what it claims to be. Researchers at Sucuri found and analyzed the fake ransomware. Create backups regularly (there are plugins for that).

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Malwarebytes

JULY 26, 2022

It’s no secret that ransomware is one of the most pressing cyber threats of our day. What worse, ransomware gangs have increased their attacks on a range of vulnerable industries, with disruptions to business operations, million-dollar ransom demands, data exfiltration, and extortion. Part 2: Pinpointing the ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The BlackMatter ransomware gang has announced they are going to shut down their operation, citing pressure from local authorities. This could well be a reference to an announcement made by Europol last week, after it arrested 12 individuals “wreaking havoc across the world with ransomware attacks against critical infrastructure.”.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

What is ransomware and how does it work? Ransomware is malicious software that infects a computer and restricts the computer’s use until the victim pays a ransom to restore functionality. A ransomware compromise begins with a vulnerable computer or computer with vulnerable third-party software. Why is ransomware so successful?

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Ransomware attacks cost smaller companies an average of $713,000 per incident. We’ve spent years creating data protection software and here is what we’ve discovered along the way: to protect your company systems and data from ransomware, you need to use multiple strategies and tools at the same time.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 7, 2022

United States government agencies recently released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing information on how North Korean state-sponsored threat actors are actively using Maui ransomware to attack healthcare organizations. What is Maui ransomware? Using manually operated ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Certain threat types, like ransomware and malware, are more prominent and therefore must be fought with the appropriate resources. These types of high profile, high impact attacks will only increase as more hacker enthusiasts respond to the lucrative incentives of ransomware payouts. Other best practices : Maintain backups!

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