Webroot

APRIL 4, 2022

Cyber threats are becoming increasingly difficult to detect. Our threat research analysts have complied the latest threat intelligence data to bring you the most cutting-edge and insightful information about the most recent cyber threats and what they mean for you. What does this mean for your business?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Though significant, the early days' threats vastly differed from today's sophisticated cyberattacks. Cyber threats have evolved from poorly-written scam emails to state-sponsored attacks, ransomware onslaughts, and deepfake technologies. To counteract this, ensure your devices and applications are consistently updated.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Cyber threat actors, with varying resources and motivations, are highly interested in these eye-catching events too. For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The internet has drawn comparisons to the Wild West, making ransomware the digital incarnation of a hold-up. The technology industry has met the dramatic rise in ransomware and other cyber attacks with an impressive set of tools to help companies mitigate the risks. Ransomware usually starts with a phishing email.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

A security researcher on Monday said the recent ransomware attacks on hospital chains in Florida and Texas are tied to the Conti ransomware gang. Jamie Hart, cyber threat intelligence analyst at Digital Shadows, confirmed that Leon Medical Centers and Nocona General Hospital were both found on the Conti ransomware data leak site.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans). Ransomware. Common types.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Let’s have a look at the types of threat actors and what type of data they would like to obtain. For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Meanwhile, the global rise in sophisticated ransomware threats and geo-political tensions are escalating cyber threats. Insight from OpenText Security Solutions’ 2022 Global Ransomware SMB Survey sheds light on security priorities, concerns and posture. SMBs’ ransomware concerns are already becoming a reality.

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

Losing them to cyber threats can compromise your future. Your personal devices—laptops, smartphones, and tablets—hold a wealth of sensitive information that cybercriminals target through malware , ransomware , and other cyber threats. appeared first on Webroot Blog. Help me choose the right protection.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Spam and phishing emails increased in number even more rapidly than telecommuting, and company cybersecurity officers found themselves struggling to keep up. Phishing emails often came with a sinister sidekick – a ransomware attack. Read full post.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Organization charts and contact information are often publicly available, which can be used to create realistic phishing campaigns and spear-phishing attacks. Using MFA minimizes the impact of phishing attempts to steal and use credentials and can restrict a non-authorized user from accessing classroom and meeting online sessions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. The FBI recently published a warning stating that ransomware gang OnePercent Group has been attacking companies in the US since November 2020. Ransomware is then downloaded and the breach is underway. OnePercent utilizes a malicious file attachment via phishing email.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 6, 2021

Among phishing schemes to emerge recently is one targeting university students with promises of tax refunds. Infected individuals are then prone to secondary infections initiated by the MaaS user, including ransomware or credential stealers. Scammers target.edu addresses with IRS-themed phish. And last week, the U.S.

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Webroot

AUGUST 6, 2021

The steady stream of cyberattacks seen throughout 2019 turned into a torrent over the last year – ransomware, phishing scams and data breaches are now at an all-time high. Of course, the growing cybersecurity threat isn’t contained to just one country. Tackling Cyber Threats. Expanded Offerings.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 1, 2021

Agency for International Development (USAID) to launch phishing campaigns against a broad array of targets. ” SecureWorks Sees Similar Threats. . ” SecureWorks Sees Similar Threats. Now the group is back with the USAID phishing campaign. … Attacks are more difficult to spot on mobile.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

While phishing attacks and malicious website links often lead to ransomware attacks, many deliver other types of malware. Over the last few years, attackers increasingly rely on infostealer malware variants to obtain employee credentials. The post RedLine Stealer Malware: The Complete Guide appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

Ransomware. Earlier in 2021, we detailed the hidden costs of ransomware in our eBook. Many organizations when faced with an attack, gave into the demands of threat actors, paying hundreds of thousands of dollars on average. Since mid-October 2021, there have been more than 25 active strains of ransomware circulating.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The number one type of cyber incident so far this year is ransomware. The company says that ransomware accounted for 41% of cyber claims. And the most popular attack vector was phishing. 54% of cyber attacks started with email. 4 key takeaways from cyber insurance industry report.

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Webroot

JANUARY 4, 2023

If the beginning of the new year follows the trends of the last, there’s a good chance phishing will spike in the first four months of 2023. Together, the two services offer multi-layer protection against cyber threats to protect your digital life. Product may be updated or modified.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2024

HYAS Protect also blocks communication with a host of other malicious sites, including those related to phishing, malware, ransomware, botnets and data exfiltration. Because HYAS Protect monitors DNS traffic, it doesn’t matter how the network breach occurred—whether through ransomware, phishing, supply chain attacks, or other methods.

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Digital Shadows

JULY 5, 2021

Researchers initially attributed this attack to ransomware gang “REvil” (aka Sodinokibi), whose members claimed responsibility in a press release on their dark-web data-leak site, Happy Blog. At the time of writing, the number of companies affected by this ransomware supply-chain attack is still unclear.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

While the kinetic war is by far the most pressing issue, cyber threats against Ukraine and Western countries are increasing as well. In this blog, we will review some of the threats that have primarily targeted Ukraine but could also spill over globally. Retaliation threats. Constant APT attacks. Uncertain times.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 7, 2024

As per the reports, it’s a banking malware used in ransomware attacks that leverages updated tactics for increased effectiveness. In this blog, we’ll […] The post Alert: Carbanak Malware Strikes Again With Updated Tactics appeared first on TuxCare.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 13, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Tailored phishing. Considering that ransomware claims a new victim every 14 seconds, we decided to explore the topic of deepfake ransomware. In 2019, we published an article about deepfakes and the technology behind them. Driverless vehicles being used as weapons.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

Cyber threats have steadily intensified each year since I began writing about privacy and cybersecurity for USA TODAY in 2004. These attacks sparked public realization that cyber threats can disrupt daily life, leading to anger against corporations, not just cybercriminals, if they failed to implement basic cybersecurity measures.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

The cyber threat landscape keeps evolving at lightning-speed. According to the latest 2022 BrightCloud® Threat Report , small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are particularly vulnerable to becoming a victim of a ransomware attack. Ransomware, malware and phishing threats keep evolving. Learn More.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 3, 2023

In his blog post , Kelley shared a video from CanadianKingpin12 that suggests DarkBERT will go well beyond the social engineering capabilities of the earlier tools with new “concerning capabilities.”

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 8, 2023

And when malware, ransomware, or other cyber threats get in the way, the focus shifts from forward progress to focused co-operation. It means anti-phishing tools so your teams can open emails without needless hesitation or risk. Related: How ‘CAASM’ closes gaps. In an enterprise, it’s the same rule.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Menlo Security , a leader in cloud security, today announced it has identified a surge in cyberthreats, termed Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT), that bypass traditional security defenses. Cyber Threats are a mainstream problem and a boardroom issue that should be on everyone’s agenda.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll look at the factors that make schools susceptible to cyberattacks and discuss why it’s crucial to have robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard the academic community. This knowledge gap exposes schools to cyber threats, including phishing attacks, malware infections, and data breaches.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. As we near 2022, the cyber threat landscape remains just as ominous. Strategic perspectives provide a glimpse of what cyber-trends will be pervasive, and tactical is focuses on what technical and policy remedies will need to be prioritized by CISOs, CIOs, and their IT shops.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Bad actors are using the new technique to leverage RTF text file attachments in phishing emails. ATP Phishing Campaigns. However, enterprises need to understand the threat of a new technique like RTF template injections, particularly if the use of it continues to spread. Adoption of RTF Technique will Grow.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2023

Cyber threat actors rely on infrastructure hidden to most people not looking for it. Revealing such frameworks shines a light on how cyber adversaries operate. There are more threats now than there have ever been before — an upward trend that shows no signs of slowing down. Move forward with HYAS today.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

In this blog, I’ll be delving into: The need for robust cybersecurity measures Exploring how technological advancements can harmonise with stringent security protocols Spotlighting how Mastercard’s Cyber and Intelligence solutions will help you stay ahead of emerging cyber threats and build trust in your digital operations.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 10, 2022

One such example of a successful nation state initiated DDoS attack used as a retaliatory tactic against a victim’s infrastructure and public services occurred in June 2022 in Lithuania, and is well documented and described by Elizabeth Montalbano in a June 2022 blog post at ThreatPost. Russian espionage group APT28 (a.k.a.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Even though many consider spam and phishing outdated techniques, they are still employed by cybercriminals today. In August 2021, a Revere Health employee was hacked through a phishing email attack which exposed approximately 12,000 patient medical records.

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Hackology

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In an era of escalating cyber threats, enhancing network security is paramount. Implementation of network segmentation, however, necessitates careful planning, along with regular monitoring and updates, to ensure its effectiveness in providing a robust defence against evolving cyber threats.

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