Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The good news is in the latter attack the victims restored its backups. The FBI provided the following mitigations to protect against ransomware attacks: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Implement network segmentation and maintain offline backups of data to ensure limited interruption to the organization. Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. hard drive, storage device, the cloud).

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2022

The ransomware known as Qlocker exploits CVE-2021-28799 to attack QNAP NAS running certain versions of HBS 3 (Hybrid Backup Sync).” Then it also deletes snapshots to prevent restoring of data from the backups and drops a ransom note (named !!!READ_ME.txt) Up to date apps and firmware seem not to help either.”

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

backup servers, network shares, servers, auditing devices). In some attacks, government experts also observed the sabotage of backup or auditing devices to make recovery more difficult, the encryption of entire virtual servers, the use of scripting environments (i.e. SecurityAffairs – hacking, education institutions).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2022

According to the advisory that was issued with the help of leading cybersecurity firms (Dragos, Mandiant, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and Schneider Electric), nation-state hacking groups were able to hack multiple industrial systems using a new ICS-focused malware toolkit dubbed PIPEDREAM that was discovered in early 2022.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

This recent exploitation expands their repertoire, highlighting their ability to hack and steal critical data through the MOVEit Transfer web applications with the LEMURLOOT web shell. Backup and Restoration: Keep offline backups of data and execute backup and restore on a regular basis.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2022

Below is the content of the ransom not shared by a victim on the BleepingComputer forum: Here is the content: “ ……… You was hacked by CHECKMATE team. All your data has been encrypted, backups have been deleted. Go to Control Panel > System > Firmware Update. Your unique ID: bc75c72[edited].

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

At the end of January, QNAP forced the firmware update for its Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices to protect its customers against the DeadBolt ransomware. Make an immediate backup. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Deadbolt ransomware). The hijacked QNAP login screen displays a ransom note demanding the payment of 0.03

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

A few days ago the group released a press release in which they warned the companies to not try to recover their files from their backup, it also announced the forthcoming LG Electronics data leak. One screenshot showed that hosts on “eu.xerox.net,” managed by Xerox Corporation, was hacked. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

SecurityAffairs – hacking, Zeppelin ransomware). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. The post CISA, FBI shared a joint advisory to warn of Zeppelin ransomware attacks appeared first on Security Affairs.

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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 Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The advisory also provides mitigations: Implement regular backups of all data to be stored as air gapped, password protected copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. SecurityAffairs – hacking, BlackCat ransomware). Review Task Scheduler for unrecognized scheduled tasks. hard drive, storage device, the cloud).

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Malwarebytes

JULY 20, 2022

The following investigation confirmed that a medical provider in Colorado had just paid a ransom after being hacked by actors using the same Maui ransomware strain. Keep operating systems, applications, and firmware up to date. Create a cybersecurity response plan. Disable or harden remote desktop protocol (RDP).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2021

RDP accesses); Exploitation of vulnerabilities affecting control systems running vulnerable firmware versions. The ransomware affected the victim’s SCADA system and backup systems. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Water and Wastewater systems). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear. Social engineering invariably is the first step in cyber attacks ranging from phishing and ransomware to business email compromise ( BEC ) scams and advanced persistent threat ( APT ) hacks. Leaders of the top hacking collectives are astute and disciplined.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

The alert provides a list of mitigations to stay protected from ransomware families: Recommended Mitigations • Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. • SecurityAffairs – hacking, Mamba ransomware).

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2019

The list of flaws includes OS Command Injection, Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, Cross-site Request Forgery, Small Space of Random Values, Cross-site Scripting, Exposure of Backup file to Unauthorized Control Sphere, Improper Authentication, and Use of Hard-coded Credentials. SecurityAffairs – Prima FlexAir, hacking).

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Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2020

A few days ago the group released a press release in which they warned the companies to not try to recover their files from their backup, it also announced the forthcoming LG Electronics data leak. At the time of publishing this article, the Maze ransomware operators have released three screenshots as proof of the data breach.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

FormBook FormBook is an information stealer advertised in hacking forums. For the top malware strains, the advisory provides six mitigations: Update software, including operating systems, applications, and firmware, on IT network assets. physically disconnected) backups of data. Enforce MFA. Maintain offline (i.e.,

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

Update software , including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets, in a timely manner. Implement regular data backup procedures . SecurityAffairs – hacking, DarkSide). Filter network traffic to prohibit ingress and egress communications with known malicious IP addresses. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Businesses must also ensure they have secure backups of their critical data. Hence, since ransomware locks down files permanently (unless businesses want to cough up the ransom) backups are a crucial safeguard to recover from the hack. Lack of Cybersecurity Knowledge. DDoS Attacks. SQL Injection.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. • Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. • Implement network segmentation.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

Update your router firmware from your router’s manufacturer and install them to ensure your router is up to date and secure. By using the latest protocols, tools and practices, you can significantly improve the security of your wireless network and protect it from unauthorized access or hacking attempts.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Nobody told them that their coffee machine could be hacked into or that their camera could be used to launch a DDoS attack. Before the device applies the update, it sends a backup to the servers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, IoT). Inexperienced users: the greatest vulnerability. IoT is a complicated concept. Shadow IoT Devices.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

Like any other criminal hack. It’s about challenging our expectations about the people who hack for a living. A village is like a mini conference within a larger conference and it is not just at DEF CON, ICS village is also at RSAC, Hack the Capital, AvergerCon, BSides, and many more. The hack was on that pipeline.

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Kali Linux

AUGUST 1, 2022

When you format any LUKS partitions, you will be prompted for a password, and while normally you will use a strong password, because we are only using this as a hack to include cryptsetup into our initramfs, the password you create at this prompt will not be needed or used past these steps, so you can set it to something short/quick to type.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Listen to EP 08: Hacking Voting Systems. They invited us and other members of the public to try to hack it. It's about challenging our expectations about the people who hack for a living. Apple Podcasts. Google Podcasts. Spotify Podcasts. Amazon Music. TuneIn Podcasts. TheHackerMind.com. Halderman : In 2010, Washington D.C.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Listen to EP 08: Hacking Voting Systems. They invited us and other members of the public to try to hack it. It's about challenging our expectations about the people who hack for a living. Apple Podcasts. Google Podcasts. Spotify Podcasts. Amazon Music. TuneIn Podcasts. TheHackerMind.com. Halderman : In 2010, Washington D.C.

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Kali Linux

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A L ittle O ffensive A pplication)” It takes the standard Kali Linux image and adds custom software and some extra firmware designed for the Raspberry Pi Zero W to turn it into a Swiss Army knife of attacks and exfiltration. Lastly, to save our trigger, we click the Update button: Happy hacking! Happy hacking (again)!

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Regularly update router firmware to patch vulnerabilities and close potential avenues of attack. Regularly Back Up Your Data Regular encrypted backups can help keep important data safe from data loss or ransomware. Scheduled Backups: Have a regular, fixed schedule for backing up your data.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Listen to EP 08: Hacking Voting Systems. They invited us and other members of the public to try to hack it. It's about challenging our expectations about the people who hack for a living. Apple Podcasts. Google Podcasts. Spotify Podcasts. Amazon Music. TuneIn Podcasts. TheHackerMind.com. Halderman : In 2010, Washington D.C.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As a result, 40 million credit and debit card details were stolen, and Target spent a total of $202 million to recover from the hack. 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. What is a supply chain attack?

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McAfee

AUGUST 24, 2021

Unique Considerations for Infusion Pump Hacking. Lastly, the pump runs its own custom Real Time Operating System (RTOS) and firmware on a M32C microcontroller. The backup archive can then be downloaded for later restore of the settings. We detail this analysis in section “Unique Consideration for Infusion Pump Hacking” below.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

Advanced persistent threats come from skilled attackers possessing advanced hacking tools, sophisticated techniques, and possibly large teams. Threat groups have been tolerated in Russia, for example, in exchange for assurances that their hacking activity will be conducted in other countries. What Are APTs?

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Once attackers have access, they may steal sensitive data, install malicious software or use the hacked machine as a launchpad for further cyber attacks on systems within the network. This includes reconfiguring the system, restoring data from backups, and thoroughly testing everything to make sure it works as it should.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

Not long after, a hacking group began using the leaked source code to attack targets inside Russia , violating one of ransomware’s unspoken rules. Implement regular backups of all data to be stored as air-gapped, password-protected copies offline. Known ransomware attacks by group, May 2022. Ransomware mitigations. Source: IC3.gov.

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