Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

The Finish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) warns of increased Akira ransomware attacks targeting NAS and tape backup devices of organizations in the country. Threat actors are wiping NAS and backup devices. They also explained that organizations can protect against the destruction of backups taking offline backups.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2023

The account was used to create database backups which were then downloaded and deleted. It also downloaded existing nightly full-backups of the database. The company pointed out that although MyBB stores passwords in an encrypted format they assumed all passwords are compromised.

Data breaches 93

Data breaches Backups Passwords Accountability 93

Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2020

Last week a member of the Joomla Resources Directory (JRD) team left an unencrypted full backup of the JRD site ( resources.joomla.org ) on an unsecured Amazon Web Services S3 bucket operated by the company. “JRD full site backups (unencrypted) were stored in a third-party company Amazon Web Services S3 bucket.

Data breaches 100

Data breaches Backups Passwords Advertising 100

Spinone

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

In traditional on-site backup systems security is mainly a physical concern – ensuring data is backed up in more than one location in case of hardware loss or failure and restricting access to the physical backup media to only trusted employees. In cloud backup, security concerns are different.

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Backups Encryption Computers and Electronics Accountability 40

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The report also includes a list of mitigation measures to increase the resilience of company networks: Implement a recovery plan to maintain and retain multiple copies of sensitive or proprietary data and servers in a physically separate, segmented, and secure location (i.e., Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware DDOS Passwords Backups 98

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. Avoid reusing passwords for multiple accounts. Disable hyperlinks in received emails.

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Ransomware Passwords Backups Firmware 97

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The experts warn that the decryptor consumes most of the processor’s computing power in order to retrieve the password, the cracking process may take up to tens of hours. “During password cracking, all your available processor cores will spend most of their computing power to find the decryption password. .

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Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2022

Now the Microsoft-owned company provided an update on the incident, the attackers were able to escalate access to npm infrastructure and access the following files exfiltrated from npm cloud storage: A backup of skimdb.npmjs.com containing data from April 7, 2021, with the following information:An archive of user information from 2015.

Backups 140

Backups Passwords Hacking Cybersecurity 140

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The tool also allows victims that know a valid password for decrypting files, but that are not able to use the decryptor supplied by Hades, to tick the box in the above UI provided by the tool. In case victims haven’t the password, they can use the Avast tool to crack it. This option is on by default, which we recommend.

Ransomware 90

Ransomware Encryption Backups Passwords 90

SecureList

MARCH 12, 2024

Recommendations provided in these rankings are general in nature and based on information security best practices standards and guidelines, such as OWASP and NIST. Mitigation: do not store files containing sensitive data, such as passwords or backups, in web application publish directories. Disable unused components.

Passwords 114

Passwords Authentication Architecture Risk 114

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Highlighting the risk landscape, Resecurity’s Dark Web analysis identified multiple compromised credentials belonging to network engineers that could grant threat actors access to gateways like: enterprise identity and access management (IAM), virtualization systems, various cloud providers, and backup and disaster recovery systems.

Engineering 120

Engineering Passwords Telecommunications Accountability 120

Security Affairs

JUNE 24, 2020

firm Frost & Sullivan suffered a data breach, data from an unsecured backup that were exposed on the Internet was sold by a threat actor on a hacker forum. The employee database includes first and last names, login names, email addresses, and hashed passwords. ” reported BleepingComputer. ” reported BleepingComputer.

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Data breaches Backups Advertising Hacking 131

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 Taiwanese vendor published a security advisory to warn its customers of the ongoing attacks and is urging them to install the latest Malware Remover version and scan their devices for indicators of compromise.

Ransomware 119

Ransomware Backups Media Malware 119

BH Consulting

JUNE 2, 2022

As part of our continued expansion, we wish to appoint a Technical Cybersecurity Consultant who can conduct security assessments of clients technical infrastructure (M365/Azure/AWS/Backups/Networks etc.) M365/Azure/AWS/Backups/Networks etc.). A strong familiarity with web application security vulnerabilities and controls.

Cybersecurity 75

Cybersecurity Backups Penetration Testing Risk 75

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The experts noticed that BlackMatter operators wipe or reformat backup data stores and appliances instead of encrypting backup systems. Implement Credential Guard for Windows 10 and Server 2016, enable Protected Process Light for Local Security Authority (LSA). Scanning backups. Secret Service at a U.S.

Ransomware 112

Ransomware Backups Encryption Cybercrime 112

SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

But along with the advantages, such as saved time and resources, delegating non-core tasks creates new challenges in terms of information security. Access is set up using a certificate or a login/password pair, and in rare cases multi-factor authentication is added. Rounding out the top three is targeted phishing.

VPN 79

VPN Accountability Passwords Antivirus 79

Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2023

. “The information included customer names, billing and shipping addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers. As a security measure, the relevant database stored, in encrypted format, hashed passwords (which were salted) and partial credit card numbers. We expect to restore access the week of May 15, 2023.”

Data breaches 79

Data breaches Backups Ransomware Wireless 79

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

service account, admin accounts, and domain admin accounts) to have strong, unique passwords. If using Linux, use a Linux security module (such as SELinux, AppArmor, or SecComp) for defense in depth. Protect cloud storage by backing up to multiple locations, requiring MFA for access, and encrypting data in the cloud.

Ransomware 92

Ransomware Backups Encryption Accountability 92

Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2019

The total size is uncertain, but the researcher downloaded a sample of about a terabyte in size, including 750 gigabytes of compressed email backups.” Users’ workstations may be secured against attackers breaking in, but other IT processes can copy and expose the same data valued by attackers.”

Banking 91

Banking Backups Big data Advertising 91

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The first step consists of recommending organizations to follow best practices to neutralize ransomware attack such as set up offline, off-site, encrypted backups. “In addition, educate your staff on the folly of using the same password on different platforms, and consider the many benefits of multifactor authentication.”

Small Business 95

Small Business Ransomware Backups Authentication 95

Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Two-factor authentication is another important security measure for the cloud era. This means that in addition to your password, you will also need a second factor, such as a code from a key fob or a fingerprint, to access your data. Use strong passwords. Another important security measure is to use strong passwords.

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Cybersecurity Passwords Penetration Testing Encryption 100

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2020

. “For important security (and other related) reasons, UiPath is unable to name the source.” ” The user details were contained in a file that appears to be an older backup. The company pointed out that financial information either passwords were not exposed.

Data breaches 129

Data breaches Backups Software Passwords 129

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The exposed data exposed a disk backup of two employees’ workstations containing secrets, private keys, passwords, and over 30,000 internal Microsoft Teams messages. “The researchers shared their files using an Azure feature called SAS tokens, which allows you to share data from Azure Storage accounts.”

Accountability 128

Accountability Backups Risk Passwords 128

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

.” The FBI flash alert also includes mitigations to prevent LockBit ransomware infections: Require all accounts with password logins (e.g., In August, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) warned of an escalation in LockBit 2.0

Ransomware 90

Ransomware Backups Encryption Accountability 90

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.

Passwords 114

Passwords Architecture Backups Cyber Attacks 114

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)

Ransomware 113

Ransomware Encryption Backups Firmware 113

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 16, 2021

For the uninitiated, Ransomware refers to malware that encrypts files on anything from your PC to your whole network, meaning you will not be able to access them without a password. When this happens, the only person who has access to that password is the person who has infected your tech. As always, prevention is the best medicine. .

Ransomware 102

Ransomware Cybercrime Backups Encryption 102

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Even with high-level security measures, no one is safe from such threats. That is why most companies hire professional information security services to mitigate the risks arising from data breaches. Let your staff know about the significance of maintaining strong and unique passwords. Data Security. Data Backup.

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Cybersecurity Data breaches Backups Firewall 90

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.

Ransomware 94

Ransomware Encryption Passwords Internet 94

Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2022

The Russian government fears the consequence of data breaches suffered by its organizations or possible interference by third-party nation state actors that could exploit the ongoing attacks to carry out covet cyber attacks.

DDOS 90

DDOS DNS Backups Data breaches 90

Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts, and avoid reusing passwords for different accounts. Implement the shortest acceptable timeframe for password changes. Review Task Scheduler for unrecognized scheduled tasks.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Antivirus Passwords Malware 105

Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2020

Aerial Direct’s data breach notification sent to the customers revealed that an unauthorized third party had been able to access customer data on 26 February through an external backup database. To reassure you, the database did not include any passwords or financial details, such as bank account number or credit card information.”

Data breaches 106

Data breaches Telecommunications Passwords Advertising 106

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

But the sector is only as secure as the technology it relies on, so our food supply requires secure IoT devices and Cloud services for food and agriculture too. The FBI notice includes the following recommendations: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline.

Ransomware 139

Ransomware Manufacturing Passwords Internet 139

SecureWorld News

APRIL 7, 2021

for secure file transfers and the list of known victims in this breach is growing. The Information Security Office investigated and found that these emails contained a link to a public website where a sample of personal data from UC employees was posted.". For more information: The UC Davis statement on the data breach.

Data breaches 53

Data breaches Information Security Passwords Backups 53

Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

According to the alert, when one of the DiskCryptor files are detected, in order to attempt to recover the files without paying the ransom, it is possible to determine if the myConf.txt is still accessible and then recover the password. Implement the shortest acceptable timeframe for password changes. Implement network segmentation.

Ransomware 144

Ransomware Encryption Passwords Malware 144

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

But the password to the Gunnebo RDP account — “password01” — suggests the security of its IT systems may have been lacking in other areas as well. “The harsh and unfortunate reality is the security of a number of security companies is s**t,” Arena said. ”

Hacking 344

Hacking Ransomware Banking Accountability 344

Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2022

After identifying a critical Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server, the cyber actors gained credentials to access the underlying Structured Query Language (SQL) database [ T1078 ] and utilized SQL commands to dump the credentials [ T1555 ], which contained both cleartext and hashed passwords for user and administrative accounts.”

Telecommunications 96

Telecommunications Authentication Passwords Accountability 96