Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Boeing Company, commonly known as Boeing, is one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers and defense contractors. Bleeping Computer analyzed the leaked data and reported that most of the published data are backups for various systems. In 2022, Boeing recorded $66.61 billion in sales, the aerospace giant has 156,000 (2022).

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

. “AvosLocker is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) affiliate-based group that has targeted victims across multiple critical infrastructure sectors in the United States including, but not limited to, the Financial Services, Critical Manufacturing, and Government Facilities sectors. Focus on cyber security awareness and training.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Small farms, large producers, processors and manufacturers, and markets and restaurants are particularly exposed to ransomware attacks. The good news is in the latter attack the victims restored its backups. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. Disable hyperlinks in received emails. ransomware and phishing scams).

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2023

Once inside the system, this malicious variant stealthily extracts sensitive information and proceeds to encrypt the compromised files.” Threat actors used reputable LinkedIn pages to target victims, including the Philippines Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Company and multiple organizations in Brazil.

Energy and Utilities 88

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Backups Malware 88

Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2021

Most of the attacks have been reported in July, the organizations hit by the ransomware gang operate in professional services, construction, manufacturing, retail, and food industries. Ransomware operators also stole data from the victims and leaked it online when they refused to pay the ransom. in Australia since 2020.

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Ransomware Retail Manufacturing Encryption 110

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure. The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed it targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. The malicious code uses Windows Installer to reach out to QNAP-associated domains and download a malicious DLL.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2023

Copycat Criminals mimicking Lockbit gang in northern Europe Sandworm APT targets Ukraine with new SwiftSlicer wiper ISC fixed high-severity flaws in DNS software suite BIND Patch management is crucial to protect Exchange servers, Microsoft warns Hacker accused of having stolen personal data of all Austrians and more CVE-2023-23560 flaw exposes 100 (..)

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Cisco addressed several high-severity flaws in its products LockBit ransomware gang claims the hack of Continental automotive group 250+ U.S. Cisco addressed several high-severity flaws in its products LockBit ransomware gang claims the hack of Continental automotive group 250+ U.S. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2020

1 company in the field of manufacturing and trading steel sheet in Vietnam and the leading exporter of steel sheet in Southeast Asia. During the ordinary monitoring of Deepweb and Darkweb , researchers at Cyble came across the leak disclosure post published by the Maze ransomware operators that claim the hack of the Hoa Sen Group.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In fact, many ransomware groups now have such an embarrassment of riches in this regard that they’ve taken to hiring external penetration testers to carry out the grunt work of escalating that initial foothold into complete control over the victim’s network and any data backup systems — a process that can be hugely time consuming.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The victims include the construction subsector of the critical manufacturing sector, the academia subsector of the government facilities sector, the information technology sector, and the transportation sector.” ” reads the flash alert.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The state of IoT is poor enough as it is, security wise. But manufacturers of agricultural equipment have spent the last few years locked in an automation arms race, and the side effects of this race are starting to show. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. Implement network segmentation.

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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).” reads the security advisory published by the vendor. Then it also deletes snapshots to prevent restoring of data from the backups and drops a ransom note (named !!!READ_ME.txt)

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure. The malware was first spotted on September 2021, the experts observed it targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. The malicious code uses Windows Installer to reach out to QNAP-associated domains and download a malicious DLL.

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Cybercrime Malware Backups Manufacturing 108

Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure. The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed Raspberry Robin targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. The malicious code uses Windows Installer to reach out to QNAP-associated domains and download a malicious DLL.

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Malware Backups Manufacturing Accountability 109

Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2022

The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure. The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed Raspberry Robin targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. The malicious code uses Windows Installer to reach out to QNAP-associated domains and download a malicious DLL.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2021

The company’s backup servers were not affected, and it is actively working with an Incident Response firm to restore its systems as soon as possible.” Recently the REvil ransomware gang hit other prominent companies, such as Taiwan-based computer manufacturer Quanta Computer and Acer. reads the press release published by the company.

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Ransomware Cybercrime Backups Manufacturing 115

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure. The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed it targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. The malicious code uses Windows Installer to reach out to QNAP-associated domains and download a malicious DLL.

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Government Malware Telecommunications Cybercrime 94

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Bug bounty hacker earned $5,000 reporting a Stored XSS flaw in iCloud.com Experts warn of threat actors abusing Google Alerts to deliver unwanted programs FBI warns of the consequences of telephony denial-of-service (TDoS) attacks An attacker was able to siphon audio feeds from multiple Clubhouse rooms Georgetown County has yet to recover from a sophisticated (..)

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Spyware Backups Manufacturing Data breaches 85

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 also hired external security experts and forensic experts to determine the extent of the attack and restore the impacted systems.

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Ransomware Malware Cyber Attacks Backups 120

Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The ransomware was involved in attacks aimed at technology and healthcare, defense contractors, educational institutions, manufacturers, companies across Europe, the United States, and Canada.

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2020

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, it manufactures several well-known brands throughout the world, including Jack Daniel’s, Early Times, Old Forester, Woodford Reserve, GlenDronach, BenRiach, Glenglassaugh, Finlandia, Herradura, Korbel, and Chambord.

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Ransomware Advertising Encryption Hacking 116

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure. The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed Raspberry Robin targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. The malicious code uses Windows Installer to reach out to QNAP-associated domains and download a malicious DLL.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2019

Malware infections could be devastating for production environments, a ransomware infection halts production operations for days at airplane parts manufacturer ASCO. ASCO , is of the world’s largest manufacturers of aerospace components. ASCO provides components to Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier Aerospace, and Lockheed Martin.

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Ransomware Manufacturing Cyber Attacks Advertising 84

Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2022

The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure. The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed Raspberry Robin targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. Initial access is typically through infected removable drives, often USB devices.

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Malware Backups Manufacturing Hacking 85

Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2023

“The department had reverted to its backup system, radio, to dispatch officers in response to 911 calls instead of its computer assisted dispatch system. . “We have learned the attack’s biggest impact is likely at the Dallas Police Department.” ” reported the website of Fox4News. reads the alert.

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Ransomware Healthcare Education Encryption 95

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The Flaws in Manufacturing Process. Manufacturers saw this as an opportunity and rushed in to grab their own piece of the IoT market. Manufacturers saw this as an opportunity and rushed in to grab their own piece of the IoT market. Before the device applies the update, it sends a backup to the servers.

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2019

CISA published a security advisory to warn of multiple critical vulnerabilities affecting in Prima FlexAir access control system. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published an advisory to warn of critical flaws affecting access control systems manufactured by Prima Systems. and prior. .”

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Backups Authentication Advertising Firmware 58

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure. The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed it targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. The malicious code uses Windows Installer to reach out to QNAP-associated domains and download a malicious DLL.

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Government Malware Telecommunications Cybercrime 52

Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2022

Both tools could be used to target SOHO and other routers manufactured by major industry providers, including Cisco, Fortinet, and MikroTik. Perform regular data backup procedures and maintain up-to-date incident response and recovery procedures.

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Telecommunications Authentication Passwords Accountability 98

Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

According to the flash alert published by the FBI, the Mamba ransomware was employed in attacks against local governments, public transportation agencies, legal services, technology services, industrial, commercial, manufacturing, and construction businesses. Implement network segmentation.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

As a global trailblazer in information security and data protection regulation, the EU continues to lead the way in comprehensive cybersecurity standards. Important entities” include manufacturing, food, waste management, and postal services. Essential entities ” span sectors such as energy, healthcare, transport, and water.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

US agencies warn that groups employed DarkSide ransomware in attacks aimed at organizations across various Critical Infrastructure sectors, including manufacturing, legal, insurance, healthcare, and energy. Implement regular data backup procedures . Organize OT assets into logical zones. Regularly test manual controls.

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Ransomware Healthcare Phishing Risk 112

Cisco Security

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Major research efforts on how to detect these IEDs and detonate them harmlessly, or to infiltrate and disrupt bomb manufacturing, were referred by the idiom “Left of Boom.” Backup all critical data at least daily, and preferably more often, to offline storage and protected with MFA and immutable encryption.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 15, 2021

Coats is a member of the Cybersecurity Collaborative , a chief information security officer membership organization owned by SC Media parent company CyberRisk Alliance. I’m not selling fear, uncertainty and doubt. I’m not going to educate them, to say ‘Can I have your attention?’ The news has their attention.”.

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Security Affairs

JULY 11, 2019

Experts at security firms Intezer and Anomali have separately discovered a new piece of ransomware targeting Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. The ransomware targets poorly protected or vulnerable NAS servers manufactured by Taiwan-based QNAP Systems, attackers exploits known vulnerabilities or carry out brute-force attacks.

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