Adam Levin

MARCH 2, 2020

And it wasn’t because the media paid more attention to this relative newcomer in the area of cybercrime. Businesses, individuals, governments, and organizations alike can become savvier about the threat, understand the scope of the problem, and prepare for it. 1 Cyber Threat This Year. What Is Ransomware?

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Sometimes when you are down in the cyber attack trees defending your organization, it can be tough to see the cyber threat forest. Understanding how things are shifting in the forest, or overall threat landscape, can help us categorize, strategize, and prioritize our resources. What are the top cyber threats right now?

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SecureBlitz

MAY 20, 2021

Want to secure your computer against cyber threats? The post How To Secure Your Computer Against Cyber Threats Like 007 appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity. I will show you how to do just that in this post. Then, I had to format my PC and lost some important files and.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As we move towards the end of 2022, now is the time to take a look back at the major trends from the last eleven months and identify what might happen from a cyber threat perspective in 2023. A key for analysts is to remain flexible and not compartmentalize cyber threats.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 15, 2023

Ransomware attacks have become an increasingly prevalent cyber threat, affecting organizations of all sizes and industries. These malicious software programs encrypt the victim’s data and demand a ransom in exchange for the decryption key. The post 5 Common Ransomware Attack Vectors appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 6, 2023

Telegram, a popular encrypted messaging app known for its commitment to privacy and security, has ironically become a hub for cybercriminal activities. The platform is increasingly hosting channels that facilitate hacking, distribute stolen data, and provide a marketplace for cybercrime tools and services.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

As we rely increasingly on digital technologies for our work, communication, entertainment, and education, we also expose ourselves to more and more cyber risks. But how much do we know about the cyber threats we face daily? According to PurpleSec, 98% of cybercrime relies on social engineering to accomplish it.

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2021

The cyber threat landscape change continuously, recently two new ransomware-as-service (RaaS) operations named BlackMatter and Haron made the headlines. The cybercrime group shut down its operations and provided the decryption keys to BleepingComputer website. “Haron ransomware was first discovered in July 2021.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 3, 2023

They issued an advisory as a part of StopRansomware Campaign and issued some tips that help raise the defense-line against such cyber threats. To avoid these attacks, it is best to use protective security measures and keep data secure with encryption. Third is the news related to cybercrime and might interest the male folks!

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Datacenter Proxies: Choosing the Right Option CISA adds Roundcube Webmail Persistent XSS bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Canada Gov plans to ban the Flipper Zero to curb car thefts ExpressVPN leaked DNS requests due to a bug in the split tunneling feature 9 Possible Ways Hackers Can Use Public Wi-Fi to Steal Your Sensitive Data US (..)

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Even though encryption should be taken seriously by businesses of all sizes, only a small fraction of the corporate sector puts their back on it. It is, in fact, one of the dozens of cyber threats that exist in the digital sphere. Why is Encryption a Feasible Option against Digital Threats? You might wonder, why?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

The cybercrime gang RansomHub has claimed responsibility and is threatening to release "a massive trove of sensitive personal information" belonging wealthy clients of Christie's unless their ransom demand is met. When it comes to ransomware, or any other cyber threat vector, the best offense is a good defense.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The global rise of ransomware attacks over the last several years has become an urgent concern, as cybercriminals relentlessly target organizations and individuals, demanding exorbitant ransoms for the release of vital encrypted data. Instead, it becomes part of your everyday, good cyber-hygiene due diligence."

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Most notably, Microsoft analyzed a new custom malware dubbed MediaPl, which can exfiltrate data over encrypted channels. Experts warn how sophisticated techniques could proliferate from geopolitical espionage campaigns to financially motivated cybercrime targeting a wider range of sectors like healthcare and manufacturing. "If

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Interestingly enough, recent BlackCat threats are in response to a groundbreaking move against cybercrime. Infamous for deploying sophisticated encryption techniques, the group targeted a wide range of organizations, encrypting their data and demanding hefty ransoms for its release.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. With cyber threats on the rise, it is cru-cial for individuals and organizations to prioritize their online safety. Stay vigilant, stay informed, and stay secure.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Researchers from vpnMentor recently published a report that sheds the light on the use of Telegram in the cybercrime ecosystem. vpnMentor researchers joined several cybercrime-focused Telegram groups and discovered a vast network of more 1,000s individuals sharing data leaks and dumps and discussing how to exploit them in illegal activities.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2021

Reinvention is a basic survival skill in the cybercrime business. But a little more than a month later, a new ransomware affiliate program called BlackMatter emerged, and experts quickly determined BlackMatter was using the same unique encryption methods that DarkSide had used in their attacks. A REvil ransom note. Image: FBI.

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

WordPress sites using the Ultimate Member plugin are under attack LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC Avast released a free decryptor for the Windows version of the Akira ransomware Iran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR Backdoor miniOrange’s WordPress Social Login and Register plugin (..)

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Cytelligence

AUGUST 8, 2023

While large corporations often make headlines when they fall victim to cybercrime, the impact on small businesses can be equally devastating, if not more so. A cyber security audit is an essential first step in identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the organization’s digital infrastructure.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Cyber challenges facing businesses expanding overseas Companies expanding into overseas markets face amplified cyber security challenges. Benefits of safeguarding global assets Properly securing critical assets and data against cyber threats when operating overseas provides major benefits.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2023

The principle behind the initiative is simple, ransomware actors initially gain access to the target organization, then they take some time before stealing or encrypting data. The time-lapse between initial access to a network and the encryption of the systems can last from hours to days. ” concludes the announcement.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Prediction: Self-reliant cybercrime groups will shift the balance of power within the RaaS eco-kingdom. . For several years, ransomware attacks have dominated the headlines as arguably the most impactful cyber threats. Less-skilled Operators Won’t Have to Bend the Knee in RaaS Model Power Shift. But things are changing.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2023

Google addressed 3 actively exploited flaws in Android Iran-linked APT TA453 targets Windows and macOS systems Bangladesh government website leaked data of millions of citizens A man has been charged with a cyber attack on the Discovery Bay water treatment facility Progress warns customers of a new critical flaw in MOVEit Transfer software CISA and (..)

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Vidar and microcode hacking are two grains of sand on the beachhead of 2019 cyber threats. Conjuring a full summary of cyber exposures would be daunting. ” Shared burden. Clearly, there’s no turning the clock back on our Internet-centric digital lives.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 5, 2022

’ This firewall even goes as far as to block the latest versions of the encryption service TLS (v1.3) We have entered a new era of cyber threats. If measured as a country, cybercrime would possess the third-largest economy in the world, behind the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 9, 2023

The Ukraine war was the key factor in Russia's cyber operations prioritization in 2022. Although its cyber activity surrounding the war fell short of the pace and impact we had expected, Russia will remain a top cyber threat as it refines and employs its espionage, influence, and attack capabilities.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The NCSC confirmed, saying: “All types of cyber threat actor – state and non-state, skilled and less skilled – are already using AI, to varying degrees.” In how far new moves on the front of a United Nations Cybercrime Treaty will have a short-term effect on the behavior of state-sponsored groups is very hard to predict.

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Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

The cybercrime marketplace also continued to get more robust while the barrier to entry for malicious actors continued to drop. This has created a perfect breeding ground for aspiring cybercriminals and organized cybercrime groups that support newcomers with venture capitalist-style funding. “As

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

CL0P has used double-extortion attacks in the past by stealing and encrypting data, refusing to decrypt, and leaking or selling the exfiltrated data. Extortion is more lucrative than encryption-based ransomware alone. This is the trend with ransomware criminal gangs.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 26, 2023

Besides these threats, SMBs face increasing cyber risks as they rely on digital technology and services to innovate and gain an advantage in a competitive market. According to the World Economic Forum 2023 Global Risks Report, cybercrime and cyber insecurity are among the top 10 short- and long-term global risks.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Although most people think of ransomware as a dodgy application that encrypts data and holds it for ransom, the concept is much more heterogeneous than that. File encryption 2013 – 2015. inch diskettes. pharma giant ExecuPharm.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

LockBit, a well-documented threat actor, struck Zaun with a sophisticated attack on August 5-6. Zaun's cybersecurity systems managed to thwart the encryption of its servers, preventing further catastrophic damage. Our cyber-security systems closed the attack before they could encrypt any files on the server.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2023

Once inside the system, this malicious variant stealthily extracts sensitive information and proceeds to encrypt the compromised files.” Threat actors used reputable LinkedIn pages to target victims, including the Philippines Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Company and multiple organizations in Brazil.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Hackers shifted their focus from encrypting files and demanding ransoms to simply stealing sensitive information and threatening to expose it, leaving victims with the crippling choice of financial ruin or possible public humiliation. Behind the statistics, a disturbing trend emerged: data theft and extortion-only attacks rose sharply.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

They could be on the other side of the globe, part of a cybercrime regime that will never be discovered, much less brought to justice. The technology industry has met the dramatic rise in ransomware and other cyber attacks with an impressive set of tools to help companies mitigate the risks. But the situation isn’t hopeless.

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NopSec

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Modern variants of ransomware, called crypto ransomware, entomb the files stored on a hard drive using strong encryption. SCADA Access As A Service (SAaaS) Cybercrime is a business. The post Growing Cyber Threats to the Energy and Industrial Sectors appeared first on NopSec. See our white paper for more information.

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