eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

For any organization struck by ransomware , business leaders always ask “how do we decrypt the data ASAP, so we can get back in business?”. The good news is that ransomware files can be decrypted. What can be done to recover from ransomware attacks when backups are not available? How Does Ransomware Encryption Work?

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Malwarebytes

MAY 24, 2023

The BlackBasta ransomware group has already claimed responsibility for the attack through its leak-site. And as we noted in our report on ransomware in Germany , in the last year Black Basta has had a liking for targets in Germany, and conducts attacks there far more frequenty than in the UK or France. Prevent intrusions.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2024

A ransomware attack against the Finnish IT services provider Tietoevry disrupted the services of some Swedish government agencies and shops. The company said that the ransomware attack took place on Friday night and impacted only one data center in Sweden. The company later confirmed the news of an Akira ransomware attack.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Today's ransomware is the scourge of many organizations. If we define ransomware as malware that encrypts files to extort the owner of the system, then the first malware that could be classified as ransomware is the 1989 AIDS Trojan. But where did it start?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Ransomware authors are wading into the cybersecurity insurance debate in a somewhat peculiar way. dismantling a device piece by piece The ransomware, called HardBit 2.0, dismantling a device piece by piece The ransomware, called HardBit 2.0, We’ve seen ransomware authors claim to care about their victims in the past.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. Revisiting the LockBit 3.0 builder files The LockBit 3.0

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The term is often associated with disgruntled employees, but they can also be coerced, or jump on an opportunity that presents itself, as Liles did. The case emphasizes the need for effective access control policies, even when an emergency presents itself. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Prevent intrusions.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 17, 2023

News broke over the weekend that ransomware gang LockBit had begun targeting Mac users, triggering some concern in the Apple community. But have no fear: Apple security experts have dissected the ransomware, taking a deep dive into what it can and cannot do, and concluded that it is, actually, toothless. No worries for now!

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 27, 2023

An often heard remark is that when your security solution notices a ransomware attack, it’s already too late. There’s a lot of truth in that, if you consider the encryption process to be the ransomware attack. However, these days encryption is just a part of many ransomware attacks. Get a free trial below.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 22, 2023

According to blockchain data platform Chainalysis , ransomware revenue “plummeted” from $765.6 The data is based on an analysis of the cryptocurrency addresses known to be controlled by ransomware attackers. Number of attacks Ransomware attacks make headlines, but that doesn’t mean we learn about all of them.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 27, 2022

Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts your files and demands a fee in exchange for access. Whether the victim is a one-person firm or a major multinational corporation, a ransomware assault can be crippling. Whether the victim is a one-person firm or a major multinational corporation, a ransomware assault can be crippling.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 24, 2023

The Black Basta ransomware group has claimed responsibility for this attack by posting about Yellow Pages on the “Basta News” leak site. Attackers using Black Basta have been known to be active on a victim's network for two to three days before running their ransomware. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 3, 2023

CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) has published the first results of its pre-ransomware notifications that were introduced at the start of 2023. In order to develop the pre-ransomware notifications, CISA established the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) to "unify cyber defenders from organizations worldwide".

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2023

This confirms Malwarebytes findings that LockBit is the most active Ransomware-as-a-Service operator. In our monthly Ransomware Reviews , LockBit often ranks top for victim count, although Cl0p is a close rival. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Prevent intrusions.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2023

RedEnergy is a sophisticated stealer-as-a-ransomware that was employed in attacks targeting energy utilities, oil, gas, telecom, and machinery sectors. Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers discovered a new Stealer-as-a-Ransomware named RedEnergy used in attacks against energy utilities, oil, gas, telecom, and machinery sectors. igrejaatos2[.]org/assets/programs/setupbrowser.exe

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Speak to any organization infiltrated by ransomware—the most dangerous malware in the world—and they’ll be blunt: They’d do anything to avoid getting hit twice. But ransomware attacks have been ramping up in 2023 and reinfections are occurring all over the globe, forcing lean IT teams to prepare.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

Bleeping Computer reports that the Black Cat ransomware group is claiming responsibility for the attack. A double threat ransomware attack without the ransomware, if you will. Even so, this still presents a major headache for Reddit even without having to worry about encrypted devices. Create offsite, offline backups.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Related: What local government can do to repel ransomware Ransomware came into existence in 1989 as a primitive program dubbed the AIDS Trojan that was spreading via 5.25-inch inch diskettes. inch diskettes. FBI spoofs 2012 – 2013.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2023

The group operating the ransomware is also actively recruiting affiliates on criminal forums to conduct breaches. The CryptNet ransomware code is written in.NET and obfuscated using.NET Reactor. The code similarities include the encryption methods, capabilities to disable backup services and delete shadow copies.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 10, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher. The driving force behind this huge number?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware. Ransomware attacks and costs.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The answer, based on a couple of presentations at the conference, is that patching is incredibly difficult to get right, requiring way more attention than most companies can afford to give it. Venables spent much of his presentation discussing the many ways Google Cloud reduces concentration risk (see slide below). Backup Is Hard.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 11, 2021

The REvil ransomware family has been in the news due to its involvement in high-profile incidents, such as the JBS cyberattack and the Kaseya supply chain attack. The threat actors behind REvil attacks operate under a ransomware-as-a-service model. The threat actors behind REvil attacks operate under a ransomware-as-a-service model.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 10, 2023

The constant evolution of the digital world has not only presented an abundance of opportunities, but also raised an equal amount of security challenges, ransomware being one of the most sinister. The underlying problem we sought to address was the ability to automatically recover hosts from a ransomware attack.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Earlier this week, KrebsOnSecurity revealed that the darknet website for the Snatch ransomware group was leaking data about its users and the crime gang’s internal operations. It continues: “Prior to deploying the ransomware, Snatch threat actors were observed spending up to three months on a victim’s system.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2024

Users who searched for legitimate software applications on Bing or Google were presented with search results for malicious landing pages. IABs are individuals or organizations that specialise in providing ransomware gangs with access to company networks. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Malvertising.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Both large and small healthcare providers continue to be a tantalizing target for repeated ransomware attacks due to limited security budgets that lead to an overall weakened cyber defense system. A solid cybersecurity posture is only as strong as its policies, backups and disaster plans. million patients.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A ransomware warning has appeared out of nowhere and started taking over WordPress sites. There is no ransomware. The ransomware that isn’t what it claims to be. Researchers at Sucuri found and analyzed the fake ransomware. In this case, it looks as if files were added into the directory of an already present plugin.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Memento ransomware group locks files inside WinRAR password-protected archives after having observed that its encryption process is blocked by security firms. In October, Sophos researchers have spotted the Memento ransomware that adopts a curious approach to block access to victims’ files. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure and a surge in exploited vulnerabilities are getting the attention of U.S. BlackByte Ransomware Attack Methods, IoCs. The FBI-Secret Service warning came just ahead of news that the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers had also been hit by BlackByte ransomware. The FBI and U.S.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 27, 2023

Ransomware is like that stubborn cold that you thought you kicked, but creeps back up determined to run amok again. In this post, we'll break down the idea of ransomware reinfection and share a real-life episode where Malwarebytes Managed Detection and Response (MDR) mitigated a resilient ransomware reinfection from the Royal ransomware gang.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

AT&T Alien Labs™ is writing this report about recently created ransomware malware dubbed BlackCat which was used in a January 2022 campaign against two international oil companies headquartered in Germany, Oiltanking and Mabanaft. Key takeaways: The ransomware BlackCat is coded in Rust and was created in November 2021.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Ransomware attacks and data breaches make headlines when they shut down huge connected healthcare providers such as Ascension Healthcare or Change Healthcare. 2024 looks like it will only increase the number of affected individuals considering the scale of ransomware attacks from the first half of the year in the USA, Canada, and Australia.

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Spinone

MARCH 11, 2020

That convenience, though, misleads uninformed users into thinking that OneDrive can be treated as some ransomware-proof backup. Ransomware infection is a widespread problem nowadays—a new attack occurs approximately every 14 seconds. Ransomware is one of them. So what happens when ransomware infects your OneDrive?

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 17, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 24, 2019

A lone administrator peers at a security console, looking at screens that may best be described as looking at “the Matrix” He tries desperately to find any anomalies that might indicate the greatest challenge to your data – ransomware. Fighting ransomware today requires using new tools, techniques, and technologies.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 23, 2021

The threat actor used this entry point to get into a Domain Controller and then leveraged it as a springboard to deploy ransomware. While examining the ransomware payload, we noticed it was a new variant which we had not heard of before. New ransomware, looking for partners. Behavioral Analysis. 64.620000 seconds.

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