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. Malware Traits of Blackcat Ransomware. This malware, after successfully gaining access to the target machine, beacons back data on the victim machine (host UUID).

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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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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. Rise in malware. Install and regularly update anti-virus and anti-malware software on all hosts.

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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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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 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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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The CSA also mentions the gang exploiting internet-facing applications without providing details. But you should also realize that while it’s easy to say that you need reliable and easy to deploy backups, for example, it’s not always easy to follow that advice. Ensure all backup data is encrypted, immutable (i.e.,

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 5, 2018

The second is that some of the patches require updating the computer's firmware. In November, Intel released a firmware update to fix a vulnerability in its Management Engine (ME): another flaw in its microprocessors. The vulnerability that allowed them to be taken over by the Mirai botnet last August simply can't be fixed.

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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

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. This type of malware attack is called a botnet attack. Malware, phishing, and web.

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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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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

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. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released.

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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

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

MAY 13, 2021

Update software , including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets, in a timely manner. Use a risk-based asset inventory strategy to determine how OT network assets are identified and evaluated for the presence of malware. Implement regular data backup procedures . Regularly test manual controls.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology. As cybercrime has become well-funded and increasingly sophisticated, phishing remains one of the most effective methods used by criminals to introduce malware into businesses. Businesses must also ensure they have secure backups of their critical data.

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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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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware. Jump ahead: Adware. RAM scraper.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

Update software, including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets in a timely manner. Prioritize patching known exploited vulnerabilities , especially critical and high vulnerabilities that allow for remote code execution or denial-of-service on internet-facing equipment. Implement network segmentation.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

By January 2023, education had claimed over 80 percent of all global malware incidents —a staggering lead that has held since 2020. To comply with CIPA, schools must certify they have an internet safety policy that blocks or filters access to pictures that are obscene, child abuse material, or other content harmful to minors.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. Malware has been present in the digital space since the 1980s, with early prank malware like the Morris Worm or the (c)Brain. However, malware is not quite as amusing in a modern context. How Does Malware Work?

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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. Better network security monitors for authorized, but inappropriate activities or unusual behavior that may indicate compromise, malware activity, or insider threat.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Computer worms: Worms are self-replicating malware that can spread through networks or appear as legitimate programs that contain hidden or malicious code. Ransomware attacks: Ransomware is malware extortion attack that encrypts a victim’s files, demanding a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key.

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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. For other SecureEdge components, Barracuda offers two levels of support: enhanced and premium.

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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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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Because a smaller, less secure company like Fazio has access to a bigger, more secure company's system, attackers took the path of least resistance to install malware and steal credentials. Any threats coming from the internet must be stopped at the endpoint. Create and test offline backups Speaking of backups, never assume they work.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

They also had a piece of malware called killdisk position on the systems so that when the systems rebooted, it would kick off deleting all the files and deleting all the systems. It was a masterful piece of malware, carefully crafted to achieve a specific goal. But also war over the internet. When they did that. Physical war.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

held a pilot of a new Internet voting system. More individual states’ voting systems were exposed and also addressable from the internet. Remember the six million voter records from Georgia just hanging out there on the internet? Alex Halderman, a professor who was then with the University of Michigan.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

held a pilot of a new Internet voting system. More individual states’ voting systems were exposed and also addressable from the internet. Remember the six million voter records from Georgia just hanging out there on the internet? Alex Halderman, a professor who was then with the University of Michigan.

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SecureList

JULY 28, 2022

On January 24, a hash for sophisticated Solaris SPARC malware was posted on Twitter. In late 2021, we encountered a malicious DXE driver incorporated into several UEFI firmware images that were flagged by our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). The most remarkable findings.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

held a pilot of a new Internet voting system. More individual states’ voting systems were exposed and also addressable from the internet. Remember the six million voter records from Georgia just hanging out there on the internet? Alex Halderman, a professor who was then with the University of Michigan.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

The first traditional cybersecurity vendor featured is Barracuda Networks, with consistent recognition for its email security , next-generation firewalls ( NGFW ), web application security , and backups. Features: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Secure SD-WAN.

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