Hacker Combat

APRIL 1, 2022

The Energy Department and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published guidelines this week on preventing attacks on UPS units. UPS devices are connected to networks to monitor power, routine maintenance, or convenience. The question then is, how does this happen?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Within the past year, we have seen a glut of ransomware attacks that made global news as they stymied the operations of many. In May, the infamous Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack disrupted nationwide fuel supply to most of the U.S. But the danger has moved up a notch with a new, grave threat: killware.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2021

CISA released an alert today about several stealth malware samples that were found on compromised Pulse Secure devices. Experts pointed out that only one of malware samples analyzed by CISA was uploaded on VirusTotal with a low detection rate. ” Reads the CISA’s alert. ” Reads the CISA’s alert.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 3, 2022

One ransomware group swore to launch retaliatory attacks for any harm brought to Russia’s critical infrastructure (and then subsequently had to stanch the informational bleeding caused by an insider’s leak campaign ). Lock down your public-facing networks and beef up internal security.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Whether it’s a promise of untold riches, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, or a free Caribbean cruise courtesy of a Nigerian prince, approach with caution and a healthy dose of skepticism. Welcome to the wild west of the digital world where cyber scammers lurk around every pixelated corner. And guess what? Sound too good to be true?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2023

By Joe Fay Microsoft Demonstrates How KillNet Is Bad for Our Healthcare Sector Microsoft has highlighted a rise in DDoS attacks on healthcare organizations, mapping a three-fold increase in attacks over three months. The healthcare group apparently refused to pay up, and the group began leaking images.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

” In December, eSecurity Planet detailed FireEye’s initial findings , implications for the industry, and how to mitigate similar attacks. .” ” In December, eSecurity Planet detailed FireEye’s initial findings , implications for the industry, and how to mitigate similar attacks. Brief timeline of findings.

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