Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

The Ransomware Scourge. The Institute for Science and Technology ' Ransomware Task Force ' (RTF), which is a collaboration of more than 60 stakeholders, finally released its ransomware framework , which comprised of 48 strategies to tackle the ransomware problem.

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SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

Methodology In this report, we present an analysis of financial cyberthreats in 2023, focusing on banking Trojans and phishing pages that target online banking, shopping accounts, cryptocurrency wallets and other financial assets. Cryptocurrency phishing saw a 16% year-on-year increase in 2023, with 5.84 million in 2022.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 31, 2021

Ryuk ransomware is a highly aggressive and widespread type of malware that first appeared in 2018 when it began attacking large, high-profile institutions running on Microsoft Windows operating systems. According to Security Magazine , Ryuk ransomware was responsible for one-third of all ransomware attacks in 2020.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

In this episode we discuss the FBI’s remarkable takedown of the Qakbot botnet, a saga involving ransomware, cryptocurrency, and the FBI pushing an uninstaller to thousands of victim PCs. Next, we explore how a major U.S.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Cybersecurity continues to be one of the hottest industries to be in, and that's not just because of ransomware and crypto hacks. Sub-Sectors to Watch - Identification management, threat hunting, managed XDR, vulnerability management, and security awareness training sub-sectors are all expected to grow significantly.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Table of Contents What is ransomware? Ransomware trends Ransomware prevention Ransomware detection Ransomware simulation Ransomware security terms How NetSPI can help What is ransomware? Ransomware adversaries hold the data hostage until a victim pays the ransom.

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Cytelligence

JANUARY 14, 2020

More targeted ransomware – 2019 saw ransomware exploits getting highly targeted against specific businesses, as well as local government. Insurance companies may guide their policyholders to pay ransoms, as this is generally cheaper than having to recover from a ransomware attack. Cyber Security Awareness Training .

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 30, 2021

“Fellows can expect to investigate and prosecute state-sponsored cyber threats; transnational criminal groups; infrastructure and ransomware attacks; and the use of cryptocurrency and money laundering to finance and profit from cyber-based crimes.” .” reads the announcement published by DoJ.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

This is a scam that’s been around for years and since no one can reverse a cryptocurrency transaction, it’s very likely here to stay. These documents will ask users to enable an embedded macro that then delivers malware, usually in the form of ransomware.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

However, both progressive business environments and modern lifestyles require a permanent presence on the web from organizations and individuals, and users have to increase their cyber security awareness, and this is where the Cybersecurity Landscape data will be helpful. Cyber Crime Targets Who are the actors? Cyber Crime Impact?

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 23, 2022

and later are protected, as long as the user has basic security awareness, Peter Kalnai, a senior malware researcher for ESET, told the cybersecurity publication. One of its highest-profile heists was the theft of over $600 million worth of cryptocurrency from the gaming-centric Ronin Network, an Ethereum-compatible blockchain.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 21, 2021

If your business is hit by a ransomware attack, what happens if you just pay the ransom? appeared first on Security Boulevard. We'll break it down & show you how to avoid becoming a victim. The post What Happens if You Pay the Ransom?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 2, 2022

2021 was a landmark year in the cybersecurity landscape. Organizations faced an uptick in cyberattacks amid the continuation of remote work—and CISOs everywhere were put to the test. If 2021 was any indication, 2022 will be another record-breaking year in the cybersecurity space.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In the past twelve months, the word “ransomware” has popped up in countless headlines worldwide across both print and digital publications: The Wall Street Journal , the BBC , the New York Times. That is precisely why we have chosen ransomware as our story of the year for Kaspersky’s annual Security Bulletin.

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Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

The ransomware threat is huge, and it gets bigger every day. But how does ransomware work? In this article, we will take a detailed look at how ransomware works, how your data can be corrupted and encrypted by it, and what you can do to decrease this probability as much as possible!

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. 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).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. 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).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

From ransomware attacks locking businesses out of their data until they pay potentially millions of dollars to spyware tracking users’ every move through their infected device, the effects of malware can be devastating. Ransomware. Ransomware is one of the most virulent forms of malware on the modern Internet.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Here is something you never want to hear about your company after a ransomware attack: " I mean, an eighth-grader could have hacked into that system.". million information governance report for the company which uncovered " a patchwork of poorly connected and secured systems.". billion in cryptocurrency. Colonial Pipeline.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The state of cybersecurity in 2022: ransomware and threats to data abound. Nearly 10 terabytes of data are stolen every month due to ransomware, according to the ENISA threat landscape (ETL) report. Meanwhile, 36 nations signed up to take steps against ransomware actors. Raising awareness about security awareness.

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