Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2024

Multiple ransomware groups were spotted exploiting a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-27532, in Veeam Backup & Replication. impacts the Veeam Backup & Replication component. Once inside the network, the attacker created a user named “backup” and added it to the Administrator group to secure elevated privileges.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 11, 2020

Yes, good people of the Windows world, it’s time once again to backup and patch up! More information on CVE-2020-1337, including a video demonstration of a proof-of-concept exploit, is available here. More information on those updates is available here.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 2, 2022

Compounding the problem, several remaining malware-based proxy services have chosen to block new registrations to avoid swamping their networks with a sudden influx of customers. re abruptly announced it was permanently closing after a cybersecurity breach allowed unknown intruders to trash its servers and delete customer data and backups.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Compromised LLM-based applications could expose large amounts of personal information, disrupt essential services, or lead to manipulations of decision-making processes. With adversaries destroying backups to increase extortion payouts, recovery will grow harder and slower, emphasizing the need for stronger security controls and architecture.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Sophos reports ransomware operators are exploiting a critical code execution flaw in Veeam Backup & Replication. Sophos researchers warn that ransomware operators are exploiting the critical vulnerability CVE-2024-40711 in Veeam Backup & Replication to create rogue accounts and deploy malware. reads the advisory.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The malware then disables default protections to prevent accidental encryption and uses the ‘-UsedSpaceOnly’ flag for faster encryption of only occupied disk space. Bitdefender observed an attack on a healthcare organization, where threat actors encrypted Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server devices, including backups.

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Zero Day

JUNE 26, 2025

Here's why A new Trojan malware is targeting sensitive information, including crypto wallet seed phrases. PT zf L/Getty It's generally not a good idea to keep screenshots of sensitive information on your phone , but you should probably delete them, especially if they're related to your crypto wallet.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Venus indicated it recently had success with a method that involves carefully editing one or more email inbox files at a victim firm — to insert messages discussing plans to trade large volumes of the company’s stock based on non-public information. “One of my clients did it, I don’t know how. .” ” .

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2025

Compromised data includes full names, contact details, ID numbers, banking information, drivers license numbers, medical records and passport details. The company engaged top cybersecurity and forensic experts, informed authorities, and is actively supporting affected stakeholders. The gang claimed the theft of 2 TB of data.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild New LightSpy spyware (..)

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Veeam Service Provider Console (VSPC) is a management and monitoring solution designed for service providers offering backup, disaster recovery, and cloud services. In November, researchers reported that a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-40711, in Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) was exploited to deploy Frag ransomware.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The Mexican Drug Cartels Want You Casio: Notice of Partial Service Outage and Information Leak Caused by Ransomware Attack He founded a “startup” to access sanctioned Russian websites: the cyber police of Khmelnytskyi region exposed the hacker Hacked ‘AI Girlfriend’ Data Shows Prompts Describing Child Sexual Abuse Malware Over 300,000!

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2020

There’s an old adage in information security: “Every company gets penetration tested, whether or not they pay someone for the pleasure.” Each day, millions of malware-laced emails are blasted out containing booby-trapped attachments. Serious level of insider information on the companies with which we work.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2025

Backups are insufficient; IPS is recommended for protection. Loretto identified the impacted individuals and notified them by mail on March 15, 2023, offering guidance on protecting their information. The exposed information consisted of security camera footage of a small number of patients. Victims include AMD and Keralty.

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Hacking Healthcare Backups Ransomware 116

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The FBI warned of a fresh wave of HiatusRAT malware attacks targeting internet-facing Chinese-branded web cameras and DVRs. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a Private Industry Notification (PIN) to warn of HiatusRAT malware campaigns targeting Chinese-branded web cameras and DVRs. ” reads the PIN report.

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Adam Levin

AUGUST 26, 2020

Online classes for some 25,000 students in Rialto, California were cancelled following a malware attack and still remain offline as of this writing while school administrators are left to figure out how to collect and inspect several thousand laptops. .

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Malware leaps from the darkness to envelop our lives in a cloak of stolen information, lost data and worse. And darkness we found – from million-dollar ransoms to supply chain attacks, these malware variants were The 6 Nastiest Malware of 2021. How malware disrupted our lives. Victimized by malware.

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SecureList

JUNE 1, 2023

Since it is impossible to inspect modern iOS devices from the inside, we created offline backups of the devices in question, inspected them using the Mobile Verification Toolkit’s mvt-ios and discovered traces of compromise. Install MVT Once the backup is ready, it has to be processed by the Mobile Verification Toolkit.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 9, 2019

” By way of explaining iNSYNQ’s initial reluctance to share information about the particulars of the attack early on, Luchansky told customers the company had to assume the intruders were watching and listening to everything iNSYNQ was doing to recover operations and data in the wake of the ransomware outbreak.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Today, your personal information , online activities, financial data, and even your familys privacy are targets for attack. It combines multiple security capabilities into one easy-to-use package that includes: Antivirus protection Detects and neutralizes viruses, malware , spyware , and ransomware. The answer is a resounding yes.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 21, 2022

It is no secret that cybersecurity professionals universally recommend that people, businesses, and governments employ strong encryption as one of several methods of protecting sensitive information.

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Encryption Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Backups 362

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Here are 12 New Year Resolutions for a safer and more secure digital you in 2021: Think before you click that email link: 2020 was a record-breaking year for ransomware, malware, and phishing , and many, if not most of these attacks were launched with the click on a link in an email. That’s always the case when it comes to cybersecurity.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 9, 2020

that their information technology systems had been infiltrated by hackers who specialize in deploying ransomware. My call was transferred to no fewer than three different people, none of whom seemed eager to act on the information. In late May, KrebsOnSecurity alerted numerous officials in Florence, Ala. Image: Crowdstrike.

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Ransomware System Administration Backups Technology 363

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 13, 2021

Ten of the flaws earned Microsoft’s most-dire “critical” rating, meaning they could be exploited by malware or miscreants to seize remote control over unpatched systems with little or no interaction from Windows users. You never know when a patch roll-up will bork your system or possibly damage important files.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

A cyberattack can compromise your computers, phones and tablets, and open the door for cyber thieves to steal your sensitive personal information. The most common form of cyberattack is malware , a type of software that’s used to break into your computer system. If malware goes undetected, your devices can become locked or unstable.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The BlackCat ransomware crew has been spotted fine-tuning their malware arsenal to fly under the radar and expand their reach.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Here are 15 important controls and best practices for preventing malware.

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Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2025

“The cyber threat actor Silent Ransom Group (SRG), also known as Luna Moth, Chatty Spider, and UNC3753, is targeting law firms using information technology (IT) themed social engineering calls, and callback phishing emails, to gain remote access to systems or devices and steal sensitive data to extort the victims.”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

“They allegedly used the Phobos malware to encrypt information on the networks, blocking the companies from accessing the data unless a ransom was paid and a decryption key was provided by the gang. Disable system recovery, backup and shadow copies and the Windows firewall. ” reported the website Nation Thailand.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2024

The Ukrainian hacking group Blackjack used a destructive ICS malware dubbed Fuxnet in attacks against Russian infrastructure. The website ruexfil.com provided detailed information about the attacks against Moscollector, the hackers also published screenshots of monitoring systems, servers, and databases they claim to have compromised.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2022

Government and private entities in Ukraine have been targeted this month by a barrage of malware that has defaced websites and wiped or corrupted data from Windows- and Linux-based systems. 15, outlined the malware operation that began hitting Ukrainian organizations days before. Malware Designed to Destroy.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Ensure compliance with regulations When IT support processes fail to align with manufacturing needs, the consequences are significant: Staying informed: Governments and industry bodies frequently update regulations to address emerging threats. Companies must monitor these changes and ensure compliance to avoid legal penalties.

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SecureList

JANUARY 16, 2024

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of mobile security, hunting for malware in the iOS ecosystem is akin to navigating a labyrinth with invisible walls. Imagine having a digital compass that not only guides you through this maze, but also reveals the hidden mechanisms of iOS malware previously shrouded in mystery.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

This person said they wanted me to reiterate a message they’d just sent to the owner of VCPI stating that their offer of a greatly reduced price for a digital key needed to unlock servers and workstations seized by the malware would expire soon if the company continued to ignore them. In our Dec.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

During this time, many government agencies and consumer protection organizations come together to help educate consumers on how to keep their personal and financial information secure. Millions of customers were put at risk when their social security numbers, phone numbers, and other sensitive personal information were leaked.

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