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How One Company Survived a Ransomware Attack Without Paying the Ransom

eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

Cyber Insurer Provides Help. As Spectra Logic had the foresight to take out cyber insurance , Chubb representatives were professional and helpful, according to Mendoza. The guys in the SOC discovered that the virus came in via a remote user , had spread over the VPN and then began to look for security flaws,” said Mendoza.

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Daixin Team targets health organizations with ransomware, US agencies warn

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

The Daixin Team group gains initial access to victims through virtual private network (VPN) servers. In one successful attack, the attackers likely exploited an unpatched vulnerability in the organization’s VPN server. In another compromise, the group leveraged on compromised credentials to access a legacy VPN server.

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Albany County Airport authority hit by a ransomware attack

Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2020

According to the experts, the ransomware encrypted files on the authority’s servers and its backup servers. From there, the virus spread to the authority’s servers and backup servers, encrypting files.” The airport authority will seek to recover the $25,000 deductible it paid on its insurance policy from LogicalNet.

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Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Cost-Effective Defense Strategies

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

The costs of recovering from such incidents, especially for smaller organizations without cyber insurance, can be devastating. Having basic cyber hygiene Advanced technology is important, but basics like regular data backups, software updates, strong password policies, and multi-factor authentication are fundamental.

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Multiple schools hit by Vice Society ransomware attack

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2023

As we’ve seen recently, cyber insurance is no guarantee of avoiding a ransomware pitfall either with refusal of payout being decided in a court of law. If you require a VPN to access it, ensure the VPN is locked down with MFA and other security measures appropriate to your network too. Backup your data.

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Best Ransomware Removal and Recovery Services

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Data backup. The first is high-integrity, air-gapped data backups , which is the quickest and cheapest way to recover from an attack. Determines the initial vector of infection, where your current data backups are, and the sensitivity of encrypted files. Digital forensics for insurance, medical, legal, and Fortune 500 companies.

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Discover 2022’s Nastiest Malware

Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

As a result, many organizations are shifting away from cyber insurance and adopting layered defenses in an effort to achieve cyber resilience. Lock down Remote Desktop Protocols (RDP) Educate end users Install reputable cybersecurity software Set up a strong backup and disaster recovery plan. Strategies for individuals.

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Sodinokibi ransomware operators leak files stolen from Elexon electrical middleman

Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2020

The files contain passports of Elexon staff members and an apparent business insurance application form. . Elexon did not pay the ransom and restored operation from backups, for this reason, Sodinokibi operators decided to leak the stolen files.

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US CISA and FBI publish joint alert on DarkSide ransomware

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. other than VPN gateways, mail ports, web ports). Implement regular data backup procedures . Regularly test manual controls.

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Herjavec Group LockBit 2.0 Ransomware Profile

Herjavec Group

AUGUST 23, 2021

J Jaramillo Insurance . An insurance company in Puerto Rico. . lafand wbadmin to delete any backups . Perform frequent backups and recovery tasks based on system criticality (daily, weekly, or monthly), and keep backups offline and encrypted. Commercial & Professional Services . Deckx Garage . Belgium .

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One of ransomware’s top negotiators would rather you not have to hire him

SC Magazine

JUNE 14, 2021

It actually almost matches up with maybe 70% or 80% of the clients that we’re supporting, who had almost identical attacks with an old credential, with a weak password on a VPN. Sometimes they have the cyber insurance policy. Credential monitoring, password policy, [multi-factor authentication], are preventable problems.

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Ransomware Prevention, Detection, and Simulation

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Hunt and destroy or encrypt backups hosted in local and cloud networks as well as virtual machine snapshots. Some can’t afford not to pay, and some are covered by cyber insurance. Protect your backup systems. Does backup protect against ransomware? That’s why off-site backups are critically important for recovery.

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Lessons from a real-life ransomware attack

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Sadly, there’s rarely discussion about the lengthy recovery, which, according to the Ransomware Task Force, can last an average of 287 days , or about the complicated matter that the biggest, claimed defense to ransomware attacks—backups—often fail. Your backups may not work. Or so he thought. “We That’s just one week in late 2019.

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How much does access to corporate infrastructure cost?

SecureList

JUNE 15, 2022

Request for access to corporate VPN. I sell VPN accounts of USA companies, revenue is 1kkk$. Access type: VPN. Access type: VPN. Sale] VPN-RDP accounts for network access. Access type: VPN-RDP. Access type: VPN-RDP. Access type: VPN-RDP. Access type: VPN-RDP. Countries: US, CA, AU, GB.

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Leveraging Cybersecurity Strategy to Enhance Data Protection Strategy

BH Consulting

JUNE 20, 2023

One may know what the term VPN means, but what about when a VPN should be used and more importantly – not used, and what are the risks of using a VPN versus the benefits. incorrect names or addresses on an insurance policy. Similarly, a firewall, network access control, privileged identity management, SSL, TLS etc.

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Why are “Secure” Companies Still Being Hacked?

Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2023

His name is Omar Masri and he's a software engineer and also the founder and CEO of Mamari.io, which helps businesses overcome the cost and complexities of cybersecurity, preventing attacks while meeting compliance and cyber insurance requirements. You got hacked, you’re sort of just paid, your insurance covered it.

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What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

AES encryption can be commonly found in communication protocols, virtual private network (VPN) encryption, full-disk encryption, and Wi-Fi transmission protocols. For example, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires security features such as encryption to protect patients’ health information.

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Forescout Platform: NAC Product Review

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

Hybrid, or mixed local/cloud networks require virtual private network (VPN) infrastructure between environments. combinations Enables automated response to quickly and effectively contain threats based upon policy from moderate (move to guest network, assign to self-remediation VLAN, apply OS updates/patches, etc.)

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Ensuring Security and Compliance for Global Healthcare

Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2021

Remote work technologies are playing an important role to enable a healthcare telework community, and threat actors continue to target VPN vulnerabilities – a high-risk point. Endpoints can be user devices – user laptops, workstations and devices often used to access networks remotely via VPN. Ransomware Continues to Escalate.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Virtual private networks (VPNs): Secure remote user or branch office access to network resources through encrypted connections to firewalls or server applications. Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI): Replaces VPN or remote desktop access with virtual desktops in fully controlled environments with additional protections.

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Conti Ransomware Group Diaries, Part III: Weaponry

Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

For example, it subscribed to numerous services that can help determine who or what is behind a specific Internet Protocol (IP) address, or whether a given IP is tied to a known virtual private networking (VPN) service. For now, take a look at the documents and see if there is insurance and bank statements.”

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

CrowdStrike: Observes the top attack vector in 2023 and predicts 2024’s targets: Unmanaged network appliances (edge gateway, firewall, virtual private network/VPN) remain the most observed initial access vector exploited in 2023. Pentera: Focuses on the top breach origins cited by enterprise clients: 60% remote devices. 50% cloud targets.

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How One Company Survived a Ransomware Attack Without Paying the Ransom

Daixin Team targets health organizations with ransomware, US agencies warn

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Albany County Airport authority hit by a ransomware attack

Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Cost-Effective Defense Strategies

Multiple schools hit by Vice Society ransomware attack

Best Ransomware Removal and Recovery Services

Discover 2022’s Nastiest Malware

Sodinokibi ransomware operators leak files stolen from Elexon electrical middleman

US CISA and FBI publish joint alert on DarkSide ransomware

Herjavec Group LockBit 2.0 Ransomware Profile

One of ransomware’s top negotiators would rather you not have to hire him

Ransomware Prevention, Detection, and Simulation

Lessons from a real-life ransomware attack

How much does access to corporate infrastructure cost?

Leveraging Cybersecurity Strategy to Enhance Data Protection Strategy

Why are “Secure” Companies Still Being Hacked?

What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

Forescout Platform: NAC Product Review

Ensuring Security and Compliance for Global Healthcare

Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

Conti Ransomware Group Diaries, Part III: Weaponry

2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

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