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.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 17, 2021

“The cyber actors then exfiltrate files from the victim’s network, sometimes using the free opensource tool WinSCP5, and proceed to encrypt all connected Windows and/or Linux devices and data, rendering critical files, databases, virtual machines, backups, and applications inaccessible to users,” according to the advisory. and others.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

Western Digital stopped supporting My Live drives in 2015, and have not updated their firmware since. Western Digital is asking customers to disconnect My Book Live hard drives from the internet to prevent malware from wiping them of data. Hackers appeared to be taking advantage of a vulnerability first published in 2019.

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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. The hijacked QNAP login screen displays a ransom note demanding the payment of 0.03 ” reads the advisory published by the vendor.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) after observing Vice Society threat actors disproportionately targeting the education sector with ransomware attacks.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Secret Service (USSS) to provide information on BlackByte ransomware. The report includes MD5 hashes of suspicious ASPX files discovered on compromised Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) servers and a list of commands used by ransomware operators observed by the researchers. ” reads the advisory.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2022

Preliminary investigation indicates that Checkmate attacks via SMB services exposed to the internet, and employs a dictionary attack to break accounts with weak passwords.” 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

APRIL 23, 2021

“The Multimedia Console, Media Streaming Add-on, and Hybrid Backup Sync apps need to be updated to the latest available version as well to further secure QNAP NAS from ransomware attacks. The company also recommends updating the Multimedia Console, Media Streaming Add-on, and Hybrid Backup Sync apps to the latest versions.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

” Internet of Things. Agriculture may not be the first industry you associate with cybersecurity problems, but we all need to aware of the risks created by connecting this ancient part of our food supply chain to the Internet. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released.

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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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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

The group focused on the HPH Sector with ransomware operations that aimed at deploying ransomware and exfiltrating personal identifiable information (PII) and patient health information (PHI) threatening to release the stolen data if a ransom is not paid. If you use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), secure and monitor it.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 5, 2018

Information about these flaws has been secretly circulating amongst the major IT companies for months as they researched the ramifications and coordinated updates. The second is that some of the patches require updating the computer's firmware. It also requires more coordination.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

Information and Threat Monitoring In addition to testing, the IT Department will continuously monitor and scan a variety of sources to obtain information regarding the release of new attack methods and resource vulnerabilities. Organizations can make the scope as broad or as narrow as needed in the appendix. The CVSS version 3.0

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 28, 2022

QNAP) pushed out an automatic, forced, update with firmware containing the latest security updates to protect against the attackers’ “DeadBolt” ransomware. more information] You can enter the decryption key below to start the decryption process and get access to all your files again. Today QNAP® Systems, Inc.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

Either way, this ransomware-for-hire has been around far longer (in internet terms) than the bulletin may have some believe, having been first seen in September 2021. This information helps attackers identify the details of the compromised company and assists in the delivery of the ransom message to the victim.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Some organizations do not attempt to update or monitor their employee’s devices connected to the network or ignore Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The IT Department will continuously monitor and scan a variety of sources to obtain information regarding the release of updates and patches for all assets within the scope of this policy.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The best defense and the best option for recovery will always be the availability of sufficient, isolated data backups and a practiced restoration process. However, even with the best planning, organizations can find a few users, machines, or systems that were overlooked or whose backup may be corrupted or encrypted.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Drivers, Firmware, Software : Cloud providers bear responsibility to secure, test, and update the software and code that supports the firmware and the basic software infrastructure of the cloud. The Center for Internet Security (CIS) provides access to hardened images , CIS Controls and CIS Benchmarks as guidance for deployments.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2022

Maintain known-good offline backups for faster recovery upon a disruptive attack, and conduct hashing and integrity checks on firmware and controller configuration files to ensure validity of those backups. Enforce multifactor authentication for all remote access to ICS networks and devices whenever possible.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. Unfortunately, at that moment, there were over 300,000 of those cameras connected to the internet. Nowadays, malware is an indispensable part of the internet (even if we do not like it).

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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. ” concludes the CISA advisory.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

This variant of a screen-lock attack further threatens to erase the phone’s memory, including contacts, pictures and videos, as well as publicly post all of that sensitive personal information to the victim’s go-to social media accounts. Backup your data frequently on hard drives that aren’t connected 24/7 to the internet.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

In March 2021, government experts observed state sponsored hackers scanning the internet for servers vulnerable to the above flaws, the attackers were probing systems on ports 4443, 8443, and 10443. Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Implement network segmentation.

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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 . Filter network traffic to prohibit ingress and egress communications with known malicious IP addresses. other than VPN gateways, mail ports, web ports).

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

Schools hit by ransomware this year should not assume threat actors will refrain from publishing stolen data just because it contains sensitive student information. Currently, there are no other state or federal requirements for public schools to report security incidents—even breaches of young students’ sensitive information.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Most IT teams have at least an informal process for obtaining and applying updates and patches – even if they are not written down or monitored. Patch management preparation : backups and other system preparation that needs to be in place in case a patch fails and systems need to be restored.

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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. let’s put the information we have gained into practice. Done Reading state information.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A threat model is a structured representation of all the information that affects the security of an application. Threat modeling can be applied to a wide range of things, including software, applications, systems, networks, distributed systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and business processes. Deploy malicious firmware.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Communication is critical, with response teams keeping everyone informed, including management, IT staff, victims, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders. Social engineering attacks: These involve manipulating individuals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Some applications, cloud infrastructure, networking equipment, or Internet of Things (IoT) devices may require more sophisticated ITAM or additional tools to detect them.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

with no internet. Attackers can make money off advertising fees, steal information from users, spy, or direct users to websites or apps that download more malware. Keylogging is legal and widely enforced by vendors working with sensitive information. In 2016, the Mirai botnet attack left most of the eastern U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recognizing the evolution in both cybersecurity and customer needs, Barracuda began to develop new capabilities as well as acquire complementary companies to deliver technology solutions for application security, cloud backups, firewalls, and more. 5 (#4) Licensing Information: 4.25

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McAfee

AUGUST 24, 2021

CVE-2021-33883 – Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (CVSS 7.1). The infusion pump industry has numerous devices which have not been researched publicly at all, and even more that only received a cursory analysis from the information security community.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Today, malware is a common threat to the devices and data of anyone who uses the Internet. Ransomware is one of the most virulent forms of malware on the modern Internet. To apply more pressure, the attacker might also encrypt backup files to render them inaccessible.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

SD-WAN architectures are an example of SDN technology applied to geographically distant wide-area networks through broadband internet, multiprotocol label switching (MPLS), 4G/LTE, and 5G. With SD-WAN architectures, branch employees and remote users connect to an enterprise network through a web of connected devices over the internet.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

There’s a classic trope in fiction, that a criminal hacker somehow gets information that allows them or their team to take down a power grid of a major city. Yes, well, I was joking at the time, but those sort of thoughts were occurring to us that we may be followed or that people may be interested in the information that we have.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

held a pilot of a new Internet voting system. Lamb: There were voter registration databases, which had full names, date of births, addresses, so hacker could login to online voter registration and change people's information. More individual states’ voting systems were exposed and also addressable from the internet.

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