Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2021

The malware moves all files stored on the device to password-protected 7zip archives and demand the payment of a $550 ransom. “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.

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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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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).” Once the ransomware has infected a device, it moves all the files on the NAS into password-protected 7z archives and demands the payment of a $550 ransom. READ_ME.txt) in each affected folder.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

The FBI is seeking any information that can be shared related to the operations of the BlackCat ransomware operation. 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.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

The ransom note includes information such as host system name, the threat actor’s email address, the ransomware file name, and indications on where to enter the decryption key. Furthermore, victims are told to contact the attackers by email to receive information on how they can pay a ransom to receive the decryption key.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

This information helps attackers identify the details of the compromised company and assists in the delivery of the ransom message to the victim. The ransomware targets virtual machines and snapshots, looking to escape containers, encrypt any possible persistence, and wipe out backups that weren’t carefully archived.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The FBI also encourages organizations to report any interactions with Zeppelin operators, including logs, Bitcoin wallet information, encrypted file samples, and decryptor files. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Zeppelin ransomware).

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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. ” reads the alert.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2022

The Taiwanese vendor QNAP is warning of a new family of ransomware targeting its NAS devices using weak passwords. Threat actors are targeting devices exposed online with the SMB service enabled, they perform brute-force attacks against accounts using weak passwords. All your data has been encrypted, backups have been deleted.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware. AZORult AZORult is used to steal information from compromised systems. It has been sold on underground hacker forums for stealing browser data, user credentials, and cryptocurrency information.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The FBI notice includes the following recommendations: 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. Avoid reusing passwords for multiple accounts. ” Internet of Things.

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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

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

APRIL 14, 2022

Change all passwords to ICS/SCADA devices and systems on a consistent schedule, especially all default passwords, to device-unique strong passwords to mitigate password brute force attacks and to give defender monitoring systems opportunities to detect common attacks.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Apple has long been criticized, with good reason, over its iCloud service not providing E2EE (where the user has the decryption keys); for years, when enabled, for a good chunk of data iPhone syncs to iCloud, Apple held the decryption keys for some stored data, which included: Message backups. Device backups. Safari Bookmarks.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Set Secure Firewall Rules & ACLs To prevent unwanted access and ensure effective traffic management, secure your firewall through updating firmware to resolve vulnerabilities and adopting proper configurations prior to installing firewalls in production. The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) should be disabled or set securely.

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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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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The FBI, CISA, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) recently revealed that the number of ransomware incidents against K-12 districts increased dramatically at the beginning of fall 2020 classes. Regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts and avoid reusing passwords for different accounts.

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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. • Regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts, and avoid reusing passwords for different accounts. .

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Malwarebytes

MAY 6, 2022

A string of arrests followed, and then in January—in an act of unprecedented co-operation—Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced that it had dismantled the REvil group and charged its members, thanks to information provided by the USA. This information represents victims who were successfully attacked but opted not to pay a ransom.

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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. Customers will be fully responsible for securing the storage, transfer, and backup of data to their cloud environment. Data backup.

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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. and prior. .

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Simple or reused passwords are still a problem. While the cybersecurity industry has presented options for every netizen, the recommendation to use original and complex passwords continues to be disregarded. Instead, people come up with passwords that are comfortable. Poor credentials. What does this mean? Vicious insider.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

For example, Wi-Fi protected access (WPA) requires users to provide a password or passphrase to gain access to the network. Ensure that your password is complex, unique, and has a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. This will prevent anyone from accessing your data and potentially stealing sensitive information.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

Below is a list of recommended mitigations from the FBI, which it issued along with an alert on Conti ransomware late last week: 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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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

Unseen, the app also embeds a copy of CovidLock , ransomware malware that executes a password change, locks out the user and demands $100 in Bitcoin to restore access, with a 48 hour deadline to pay the ransom. Backup your data frequently on hard drives that aren’t connected 24/7 to the internet. Always remember.

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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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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

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Robust malware prevention measures are critically important for protecting personal information, financial records, and even cherished memories. Share Info Selectively: Be careful about what websites you visit, and be even more careful about which websites you share personal or financial information with.

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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. Select the above SSID, and then we login with the password : MaMe82-P4wnP1. GiB) copied, 101 s, 63.6

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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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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A threat model is a structured representation of all the information that affects the security of an application. There is no concrete method to follow as it will rely on contents of the decomposed design from Step 2, but typical examples might include the following: Intellectual property in the device firmware.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 18, 2022

Depending upon the sensitivity of the information, an IT professional may need to pursue more sophisticated levels of deletion or even destroy the hard drive itself. Once the user empties the Trash folder, the operating system removes the file information from the storage directory. Magnetic Platter Hard Drives.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 18, 2022

Depending upon the sensitivity of the information, an IT professional may need to pursue more sophisticated levels of deletion or even destroy the hard drive itself. Once the user empties the Trash folder, the operating system removes the file information from the storage directory. Magnetic Platter Hard Drives.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password).

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Organizations can help prevent their computers from becoming part of a botnet by installing anti-malware software, using firewalls , keeping software up-to-date, and forcing users to use strong passwords. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. Examples of Botnet Malware Attacks.

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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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