Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2022

I’m proud to announce the release of the “ENISA THREAT LANDSCAPE FOR RANSOMWARE ATTACKS” report, Enjoy it! Ransomware has become one of the most dangerous threats for organizations worldwide. Ransomware operations continue to evolve and are becoming more efficient and causing more devastating attacks.

Ransomware 89

Ransomware Cybercrime Cyber Attacks Encryption 89

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The internet has drawn comparisons to the Wild West, making ransomware the digital incarnation of a hold-up. Related: It’s all about ‘ attack surface management ‘ However, today’s perpetrator isn’t standing in front of you brandishing a weapon. A typical attack. Prevalence. million in adjusted losses.

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Education Financial Services Phishing 124

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Reuters’ published a news article saying Brazil’s electro-nuclear power plant was hit by a ransomware attack, bringing down the operations to a halt on a partial note. Another security firm Barracuda Networks said that the attack was highly sophisticated, disrupting some components related to operations.

Ransomware 134

Ransomware Social Engineering Cryptocurrency Cybercrime 134

Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

VPN 110

VPN Cybercrime Ransomware Hacking 110

Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

British multinational oil and gas company Shell has confirmed that it has suffered a ransomware attack conducted by the Clop group. The Clop ransomware gang claims to have hacked hundreds of companies by exploiting the above issue. WE ARE ONLY FINANCIAL MOTIVATED AND DO NOT CARE ANYTHING ABOUT POLITICS. “

Ransomware 93

Ransomware Data breaches Penetration Testing Government 93

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

A cyber attack forced Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago to take IT systems offline with a severe impact on its operations. ” Lurie confirmed that the attack disrupted the hospital’s access to the internet, email, phone services, and the MyChat platform. ” reported the website Abc7chicago.

Cyber Attacks 117

Cyber Attacks Healthcare Internet Internet 117

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Related: What local government can do to repel ransomware Ransomware came into existence in 1989 as a primitive program dubbed the AIDS Trojan that was spreading via 5.25-inch inch diskettes. inch diskettes.

Ransomware 243

Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing 243

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) warns of cyber attacks exploiting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) vulnerabilities. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a widely adopted protocol for remote administration, but it could dramatically enlarge the attack surface if it isn’t properly managed. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cyber Attacks 105

Cyber Attacks Advertising Internet Internet 105

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

Illicit Telegram Communities Dismantling of an encrypted network sends shockwaves through organised crime groups across Europe TSMC Says Supplier Hacked After Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Chip Giant Malware Trojanized Super Mario Game Installer Spreads SupremeBot Malware Initial research exposing JOKERSPY Who is 8BASE?

Cybercrime 90

Cybercrime Hacking Ransomware Malware 90

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

On February 12, 2023, a cyber attack halted operations at five production plants of German battery manufacturer Varta. On February 13, German battery manufacturer Varta announced that a cyber attack forced the company to shut down IT systems. billion in 2023. This affects the five production plants and the administration.

Manufacturing 99

Manufacturing Cyber Attacks Ransomware Internet 99

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 12, 2023

SME Edge verifies all connections in and out of offices, disallows internet traffic that has not been approved for enterprise use, and closes all network traffic loopholes, protecting against phishing, social engineering, and zero-day attacks. Any connection not previously approved will immediately fail.

Social Engineering 113

Social Engineering Phishing Data breaches Cybercrime 113

Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2021

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released guidance on how to prevent data breaches resulting from ransomware attacks. “All organizations are at risk of falling victim to a ransomware incident and are responsible for protecting sensitive and personal data stored on their systems.

Data breaches 112

Data breaches Ransomware Backups Technology 112

Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2023

Researchers discovered that the Clop ransomware gang was looking for a zero-day exploit in the MOVEit Transfer since 2021. Kroll security experts discovered that the Clop ransomware gang was looking for a zero-day exploit in the MOVEit Transfer since 2021. aspx web shell. ” reads the analysis published by the security firm.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Hacking Retail Internet 83

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Rarely do cybercriminal gangs that deploy ransomware gain the initial access to the target themselves. In this post we’ll look at the clues left behind by “ Babam ,” the handle chosen by a cybercriminal who has sold such access to ransomware groups on many occasions over the past few years. com and wwwpexpay[.]com.

Ransomware 304

Ransomware Passwords Accountability Cybercrime 304

Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2023

Clop ransomware group claims to have hacked hundreds of companies globally by exploiting MOVEit Transfer vulnerability. The Clop ransomware group may have compromised hundreds of companies worldwide by exploiting a vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer software. ” reads the message published by the gang. reported Rapid7.

Hacking 81

Hacking Ransomware Retail Cyber Attacks 81

Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2023

Cyber security researcher Luca Mella analyzed the Makop ransomware employed in a recent intrusion. Executive summary Insights from a recent intrusion authored by Makop ransomware operators show persistence capability through dedicated.NET tools. Everything is freeware software maintained by Voidtools.

Ransomware 87

Ransomware Software System Administration Encryption 87

Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

Cybersecurity US holds conference on military AI use with dozens of allies to determine ‘responsible’ use DFSA’s Cyber Risk Management Guidelines: A Blueprint for Cyber Resilience?

Malware 102

Malware Cybercrime Hacking Cyber threats 102

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

As coronavirus-themed cyber attacks ramp up, consumers and companies must practice digital distancing to keep themselves protected. That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear.

Social Engineering 174

Social Engineering Cyber Attacks Scams Engineering 174

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Backups Software Encryption 97

Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2023

Police dismantled bulletproof hosting service provider Lolek Hosted Python URL parsing function flaw can enable command execution UK govt contractor MPD FM leaks employee passport data Power Generator in South Africa hit with DroxiDat and Cobalt Strike The Evolution of API: From Commerce to Cloud Gafgyt botnet is targeting EoL Zyxel routers Charming (..)

Data breaches 91

Data breaches Artificial Intelligence Cybercrime Adware 91

SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2023

Melissa Bischoping, Director of Endpoint Security Research at Tanium: "As noted across several panels at RSA Conference 2023, the FBI's focus on disrupting cybercrime at any step in the process is a shift from the traditional law enforcement goal of indictments and arrests.

Cyber threats 80

Cyber threats Cybercrime Cyber Attacks Internet 80

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Cybercrime is a growth industry like no other. According to statistics from the FBI’s 2021 Internet Crime Report , complaints to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) have been rising since 2017. Phishing complaints were reported over 300,000 times in 2021 to IC3, the only Internet crime to crack 100,000+ complaints.

Social Engineering 120

Social Engineering Energy and Utilities Phishing Scams 120

IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Healthcare ransomware is increasing. The sector has always been a lucrative target for malicious actors, but the pandemic emergency has been a great vehicle for adversaries to launch an increasing number of ransomware attacks against hospitals. In the last few months, we’ve seen rising hospital ransomware attacks.

Healthcare 86

Healthcare IoT Ransomware Mobile 86

SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Supply-chain will become more of a sweet spot for targeted ransomware and state-sponsored espionage campaigns. Businesses will still be mostly concerned with ransomware. We can therefore expect that cybercrime groups from either block will feel safe to attack companies from the opposing side.

Cybersecurity 135

Cybersecurity Cyber Insurance Cybercrime IoT 135

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Another ransomware attack made the headlines, the victim is the state government of Louisiana, numerous services have been impacted. The incident forced the state of government of Louisiana to shut down several numerous web sites of the state as well as email and Internet services.

Government 82

Government Ransomware Cyber Attacks Advertising 82

BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

Shedding the light of the law on cybercrime methods Today’s cybercrime landscape involves criminals operating across borders as business-like syndicates, says Europol. The agency’s ninth Internet Organised Crime Assessment (IOCTA) 2023 report gives a law enforcement perspective on current cybercrime techniques.

Social Engineering 52

Social Engineering Cybercrime Data privacy Engineering 52

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Multiple supply chains potentially impacted Bulgaria hit by a cyber attack originating from Russia Interpol arrested 75 members of the cybercrime ring Black Axe 45,654 VMware ESXi servers reached End of Life on Oct. If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here.

Data breaches 69

Data breaches Retail Ransomware Cybercrime 69

The Security Ledger

MAY 15, 2021

Intel 471 CISO Brandon Hoffman joins us to to discuss Darkside, the ransomware group that attacked the Colonial Pipeline, why the crew may have bitten off more than it can chew and what the attack says about the state of America's Critical Infrastructure. Do Cities deserve Federal Disaster Aid after Cyber Attacks?

Ransomware 52

Ransomware CISO Government Cyber Risk 52

Security Boulevard

MAY 5, 2021

Due to our dependence on the internet for digital transformation, most people suffer from the risks of cyberattacks. According to IBM , the cost of cyber hacks in 2020 is about $3.86 But, what is the relationship of languages in data privacy, and how can a reliable translation help prevent cyber-attacks?

Data privacy 140

Data privacy Cyber Attacks Digital transformation Artificial Intelligence 140

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

For example, #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, celebrating its 20th anniversary this October, aims to empower people and organizations across every sector to protect critical assets against cybercrime. Reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware and malware on CNI will be paramount to the stability of national economies for the years to come.

Energy and Utilities 77

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Ransomware Technology 77

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Acohido to share his ideas about the current cyber threat landscape, the biggest threats for businesses today, the role of AI and machine learning in cyberattacks and cyberdefence, and the most effective methods for companies to protect themselves. He previously chronicled the emergence of cybercrime while covering Microsoft for USA TODAY.

Cyber threats 203

Cyber threats Cyber Insurance Cybersecurity Threat Detection 203

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 31, 2020

Ransomware attack shuts down California online learning. In Central California, the Selma Unified School District abruptly stopped online classes during the middle of the day because of a ransomware attack which was spreading across the district's network. Ransomware attack hits North Carolina schools.

Ransomware 68

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Technology Insurance 68

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The danger of your business being the victim of a successful cyber-attack or data breach is on the rise, thanks to widespread wrong cloud service configuration and increasingly skilled hackers. Factors influencing the rise of cybercrime include: The Internet’s dispersed nature.

Cybercrime 120

Cybercrime Cyber threats Digital transformation Data breaches 120

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

Computer Weekly said it had learnt that FatFace paid a £1.5m ($2 million US dollar) ransom to the Conti Ransomware gang , disclosing the gang gained access to FatFace network and their IT systems via a phishing email on 10th January 2021. More and More Ransomware Attacks. UK Gov to Ramp up Cyber Offenses and Defences.

Energy and Utilities 120

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 120

Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Securing SMB Success: The Indispensable Role of Protective DNS Cyber attacks pose as much risk to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as they do to large organizations — if not more. Implementing a Domain Name Service (DNS) security solution is the most efficient way to protect your business against a wide variety of attacks.

DNS 57

DNS Small Business Cyber Attacks Antivirus 57

IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cybersecurity professionals stand on the frontlines, ever-vigilant against an increasing tide of cyber threats. From protecting sensitive corporate data to safeguarding our personal information, the battle against cybercrime is ongoing. Business Email Compromise (BEC) BEC attacks have experienced a significant upsurge in recent years.

Scams 118

Scams Phishing Backups Education 118

Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2023

UK communications regulator Ofcom suffered a data breach after a Clop ransomware attack exploiting the MOVEit file transfer zero-day. UK’s communications regulator Ofcom disclosed a data breach after a Clop ransomware attack. At this time the number of installs located in the UK is 127.

Hacking 72

Hacking Data breaches Ransomware Retail 72