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New CACTUS ransomware appeared in the threat landscape

Security Affairs

Researchers warn of a new ransomware family called CACTUS that exploits known vulnerabilities in VPN appliances to gain initial access to victims’ networks. The new ransomware operation has been active since March 2023, despite the threat actors use a double-extortion model, their data leak site has yet to be discovered.

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Conti Ransomware Group Diaries, Part III: Weaponry

Krebs on Security

Part I of this series examined newly-leaked internal chats from the Conti ransomware group, and how the crime gang dealt with its own internal breaches. Conti is by far the most aggressive and profitable ransomware group in operation today. 12, 2021, in regards to their ransomware negotiations with LeMans Corp.,

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Top 5 Cyber Predictions for 2024: A CISO Perspective

Security Boulevard

This past year set a profound stage, from the advent of stringent cyber regulations to the convergence of generative AI, social engineering, and ransomware. Rampant ransomware — again The pervasive impact of ransomware resonated widely in 2023. million and an average payment exceeding $100,000.

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How to establish network security for your hybrid workplace

CyberSecurity Insiders

The first security measure businesses adopted during the pandemic was using VPNs that allowed employees to work remotely while still enjoying connectivity and security. Ransomware attacks A second variety of cybersecurity breaches is ransomware.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Managed Detection and Response Product Guide Top MDR Services and Solutions Encryption Full disk encryption, sometimes called whole disk encryption, is a data encryption approach for both hardware and software that involves encrypting all disk data, including system files and programs.

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Data Breach in the Cloud: How to Prevent, Avoid and Reduce

Spinone

Encryption In Flight and At Rest Data We hear about encryption quite a lot these days. Many attach the word encryption to bad guys who use ransomware to encrypt data and then hold that data hostage until a ransom is paid. Sadly, ransomware sheds a bad light on encryption. What is encryption anyway ?

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Why are “Secure” Companies Still Being Hacked?

Security Boulevard

DEMETRIUS MALBROUGH: Yeah, it seems like everyone is focusing and really getting laser focused and honed in on security and dealing with cyber risks and cybersecurity overall. But then clients give the consultants VPN access, so then all that jazz. Ransomware hackers. So it's growing. So it's good. Big misconception.

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