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LockFile Ransomware uses a new intermittent encryption technique

Security Affairs

Recently emerged LockFile ransomware family LockFile leverages a novel technique called intermittent encryption to speed up encryption. LockFile ransomware gang started its operations last month, recently it was spotted targeting Microsoft Exchange servers using the recently disclosed ProxyShell vulnerabilities.

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New LockFile ransomware gang uses ProxyShell and PetitPotam exploits

Security Affairs

A new ransomware gang named LockFile targets Microsoft Exchange servers exploiting the recently disclosed ProxyShell vulnerabilities. A new ransomware gang named LockFile targets Microsoft Exchange servers using the recently disclosed ProxyShell vulnerabilities. “The LockFile ransomware was first observed on the network of a U.S.

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Ransomware infected systems at Xchanging, a DXC subsidiary

Security Affairs

Systems at Xchanging, a subsidiary of Global IT services and solutions provider DXC Technology was hit by ransomware over the weekend. Global IT services and solutions provider DXC Technology disclosed a ransomware attack that infected systems at its Xchanging subsidiary. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Patch now! Microsoft Exchange attacks target ProxyShell vulnerabilities

Malwarebytes

Ransomware. Several researchers have pointed to a ransomware group named LockFile that combines ProxyShell with PetitPotam. Later, the threat actor revisited to initiate the staging of artefacts related to the LockFile ransomware. PetitPotam. PetitPotam enables a threat actor to launch an NTLM relay attack on domain controllers.

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The people problem: Large businesses shift resources to address risks tied to new and disgruntled employees

SC Magazine

Threats increased between Q3 and Q4 at more than half (54%) of the organizations surveyed, with financial services (61%) and high-tech/business services (57%) reporting the highest rate of increase. respondent in financial services. Phishing remained the most frequent threat.

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