Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

ConnectWise has addressed a critical remote code execution vulnerability impacting Recover and R1Soft Server Backup Manager (SBM). ransomware to all downstream endpoints. “Huntress is working closely with our DIVD partners to continue the larger hunt and help secure other ZK applications that are at risk.”

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2023

US CISA has added Veritas Backup Exec flaws, which were exploited in ransomware attacks, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Unlike other ALPHV affiliates, UNC4466 doesn’t rely on stolen credentials for initial access to victim environments.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Ransomware is a significant threat to businesses worldwide. Related: How Putin has weaponized ransomware In mid-March 2020, representatives from the cybersecurity website BleepingComputer contacted numerous ransomware gangs to ask if they’d continue targeting hospitals during the unprecedented COVID-19 public health threat.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 30, 2023

However, data is as vulnerable as it is valuable, and World Backup Day on Friday, March 31st, is a welcome reminder of the need to have a well thought out data protection strategy in place. The campaign began in 2011 as World Backup Month and was changed to World Backup Day later.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations. CSP collaboration improves the security environment where there’s a need to mitigate the emerging risks quickly and comprehensively.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 9, 2023

Learn actionable tactics for IT departments on how to manage backups and enable staff so that ransomware is no longer a mythical threat, but a controlled risk. Secure Backup is your best line of Defense. The Ransomware Prevention Kit includes: Proprietary white paper Ransomware Simulation NEW!

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Ransomware Protection: A Modern Approach to Backup Solutions. There’s no doubt that ransomware has been taking over the news agenda in recent months. There’s no doubt that ransomware has been taking over the news agenda in recent months. Traditional backup solutions are living in the dark ages. Sep 28, 2021.

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Webroot

MARCH 25, 2022

What is backup? Simply put, backup is a copy of your files. Why backup? Backup enables you to keep your data accessible and secure. Data loss can also occur as a result of falling victim to ransomware, malware or phishing. Take control of your data through backup. There are a number of backup options.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

A few months ago, we wrote about a ransomware reinfection incident. Ransomware reinfection arguably could be even worse than being a first time victim. Research shows that in 2022, more than a third (38%) of surveyed organizations fell victim to a repeat ransomware attack. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Accounting software provider Tipalti says it is investigating a claim by ransomware group ALPHV that they have gained access to Tipalti’s systems. Organizations who share these file lists, samples or notes with Tipalti run the risk of having their data leaked immediately. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Ransomware Trends Overview As ransomware’s fundamental nature shifts from encryption to data exfiltration, organizations’ data backup and recovery practices no longer protect them from attacks. The post Threat Spotlight: Data Extortion Ransomware: Key Trends in 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

One such threat is smartphone ransomware, a malicious software that can wreak havoc on our digital lives. In this article, we will explore the concept of smartphone ransomware, its potential consequences, and most importantly, the measures you can take to protect yourself from this growing menace.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2022

Healthcare providers are opting to pay a ransom in the event of ransomware attacks, instead of recovering it from data backups. The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2022 report is against what is being urged by the law enforcement agencies such as CISA and the FBI.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 12, 2023

Ofcom, the UK based communications watchdog has issued a public statement that it could have become a victim of a Russian speaking Clop ransomware attack that exploited SQL Injec-tion Vulerability via MOVEit File transfer software. The post Ransomware related news headlines trending on Google appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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The Hacker News

AUGUST 23, 2022

Ransomware is the de facto threat organizations have faced over the past few years. Think about bad security policies, untested backups, patch management practices not up-to-par, and so forth. It resulted in easy growth for ransomware extortion, a crime that It resulted in easy growth for ransomware extortion, a crime that

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Security Boulevard

MAY 15, 2023

Detecting ransomware activity has become increasingly difficult because adversaries are constantly evolving their tools, tactics and techniques. The post How to Know if You’ve Been Infected by Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard. That said, there are some.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 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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Security Boulevard

APRIL 24, 2023

A global survey of more than 1,600 IT and security leaders conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of Rubrik finds nearly three-quarters (72%) of organizations have complied with a ransomware demand despite nearly all of them (99%) having access to backup and recovery tools. In addition, only 16% said they were able to recover all.

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Webroot

AUGUST 27, 2021

When the Institute for Security & Technology’s Ransomware Task Force published its report on combatting ransomware this spring, the Colonial Pipeline, JBS meatpacking and Kaseya VSA attacks were still around the corner. ” -Ransomware Task Force, IST. While many of these would fall to law enforcement, U.S.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We do not currently have a timeline for how long this will take as this is an emerging situation," While TMH has yet to reveal details about the issue, major news outlets have begun speculating that it could have been hit by a ransomware attack. Backup your files. Have an incident response (IR) plan. Educate your staff. Try it here.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In this case the criminals are, or at least include, the HelloKitty ransomware group, also known as FiveHands ransomware. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Use endpoint security software that can prevent exploits and malware used to deliver ransomware. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Webroot

MARCH 31, 2021

Are you taking the pledge this World Backup Day? Now in its tenth year, World Backup Day remains one of our favorite reminders of the risks of not backing up the data we hold dear. Without them, we risk losing a piece of the very greatness of our civilization. (It’s Our extra backup saved the day!”

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In what seems to be a new twist on the ransomware theme, the notorious ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group has filed a complaint with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about the software company MeridianLink. Apparently the ransomware operators like to pretend that what they are doing is their civic duty.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 13, 2022

Ransomware continues to dominate the headlines. executives say ransomware currently poses a “major concern” to their organization. One of the top cyber threats currently affecting companies is called ‘phishing’, in which a threat actor poses as a legitimate business colleague but follows up with a ransomware attack.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

File backups are essential to the security of any site. With regular, tested website backups, you can recover your site easily from any of the following issues: hardware failures. ransomware. If that happens, we contact the site owner to see if they or their developer can restore the site from a recent backup.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), has confirmed that it was unprotected by antivirus software when it was attacked by the Medusa ransomware group in September. EDR can detect an intruder's suspicious activity in advance of them running ransomware, as well as being able to identify the ransomware itself.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Cybercriminals are becoming more creative as cybersecurity analysts adapt quickly to new ransomware strategies. Ransomware has evolved from classic attacks to more innovative approaches to navigate reinforced security infrastructure. This is the aim of physical intimidation attacks with ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Malware has been around for nearly 40 years, longer even than the World Wide Web, but ransomware is a different kind of threat, capable of crippling a company and damaging or destroying its critical data. Ransomware Protection and Recovery Steps. Data backup. Ransomware removal tools. Ransomware recovery services.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2022

France-based Dordogne Groupements Hospitaliers de Territoire (Dordogne GHT) has stopped RYUK Ransomware attack on its servers by using the AI propelled DarkTrace Threat monitoring and detection solution. DarkTrace offers Antigena, an autonomous response technology against cyber threats such as ransomware attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Most backup and security vendors overlook this vital communication channel. Leading cybersecurity software provider Hornetsecurity has found an urgent need for greater backup for Microsoft Teams with more than half of users (45%) sending confidential and critical information frequently via the platform.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The FBI and CISA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory to warn organizations to remain vigilant against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays. The FBI and CISA warn organizations to keep high their defenses against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays. ” reads the advisory published by CISA.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The British National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says it expects Artificial Intelligence (AI) to heighten the global ransomware threat. As we at Malwarebytes Labs have tested ourselves, ChatGPT can be used to write ransomware. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 22, 2024

Turning back the clock on encryption: How to perform ransomware backups in one-click ThreatDown earns highest ratings across EDR and MDR categories in G2 Spring 2024 results K-12 district hit with $500k Medusa ransomware attack FakeBat campaign continues, now also targeting VMware users Stay safe!

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CSO Magazine

MAY 4, 2022

What is the best way for a small- to medium-sized business (SMB) to protect itself from ransomware? Ransomware is impacting firms around the world. Mandiant has indicated that ransomware is on the rise and doesn’t appear to be slowing down one bit. Have a backup plan and tested recovery process.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 14, 2021

Ransomware attacks are trivial to execute and there is little, if any, risk and no penalties for the attackers. As a victim, there are no good choices once an organization is hit by ransomware. You can ignore the ransom demand and restore your data from backups and take your chances with the risk of data exposure.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

A recent ransomware attack on a New York-based biotech company, Enzo Biochem, has resulted in the exposure of sensitive information belonging to more than 2.5 The identity of the ransomware group responsible for the attack has yet to be disclosed, as investigations into the incident are ongoing. million patients.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 6, 2022

Maui Ransomware is being spread by state-funded hackers of North Korea and it confirmed this in a joint statement released by the FBI, CISA, and Department of Treasury on a collective note. At the same, it has issued an advisory to the health care sector on how to deal with the incident and the risks involved in ransomware payments.

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