CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 3, 2021

US President Joe Biden’s administration has plans to unite over 30 nations to launch a collective fight against ransomware threats and other cyber crime. The post Joe Biden to unite 30 countries against Ransomware Cyber Threats appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 31, 2024

In the Internet age, where cyber threats continually evolve, the rise of scripted ransomware marks a new era of digital extortion.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Killware that spells a doomsday for the entire humankind is a kind of malware that is developed to disrupt public infrastructure or health services claiming lives in some serious instances. The post Is Killware the next big Cyber Threat appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, ransomware has emerged as one of the most pervasive and damaging forms of malware.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Emerging from the shadows of Pyongyang, a North Korean hacking organization known as Andariel has been wreaking havoc in the digital realm, stealthily infiltrating South Korean firms and institutions, stealing sensitive data, and extorting... The post Andariel: North Korea’s Cyber Threat Actor Steals Data, Launches Ransomware Attacks (..)

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 11, 2024

The fall-out of several high-profile cyber-threat events of 2023 will continue to affect organizations in 2024. These include the dismantling of dark-web networks, novel ransomware extortion techniques, and attacks automated with artificial intelligence.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 25, 2023

By Immanuel Chavoya, Emerging Threat Expert, SonicWall 2022 saw a shifting cybersecurity landscape as rising geopolitical conflicts brought new tactics, targets, and goals for cybercrime. In 2023, we should expect continued change as emerging tech and geopolitical conflicts meet to create an even more complicated and risky threat landscape.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As the digital landscape evolves, so does the nature of cyber threats. 2023 witnessed a significant shift in the tactics and approaches of cyber attackers, influenced by global conflicts and advancements in technology.

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Dark Reading

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Microsoft and VMware are warning that the malware, which first surfaced as a browser-hijacking credential stealer, is now being used to drop ransomware, steal data, and crash systems at enterprises.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware. Mid-sized organizations: As organizations grow, their security requirements become more complex.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

The new Beep malware is top of mind for organizations and individuals. This pervasive threat is delivered via email attachments, Discord, and OneDrive URLs. State-sponsored cyber espionage is becoming increasingly common, with threat actors operating out of Russia, potentially India, and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

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Digital Shadows

AUGUST 17, 2022

The cyber risk facing the manufacturing sector is likely greater at this point than ever before. The post Stop the line: Cyber threats facing manufacturing first appeared on Digital Shadows. Cybercriminals have demonstrably pivoted.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Payment card processing giant TSYS suffered a ransomware attack earlier this month. But the company says the malware did not jeopardize card data, and that the incident was limited to administrative areas of its business. FS-ISAC said at least eight financial institutions were hit with ransomware attacks in the previous four months.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

And wiper malware, such as “CADDYWIPER” and “PAYWIPE,” set their sights on disrupting business continuity and operational plans. But government-backed cyber units aren’t the only cyber groups that have been supporting Russian interests. The ransomware scene has been affected, too.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Furthermore, the Armed Forces run awareness campaigns to instruct their personnel about cyber threats and what measures authorized users may take to mitigate threats to military information systems and their vulnerabilities. These training programs imitate cyberattacks and educate people about existing malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 27, 2021

If you are in thinking that your PC or computing device is secure enough as it is loaded with an anti-malware solution, you better change your viewpoint. As some hackers have developed a malware that uses code signing certificates to avoid detection by security defenses and has the tendency to download payloads onto a compromised system.

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ZoneAlarm

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In recent months, the US healthcare sector has been under siege by a series of sophisticated ransomware attacks, with hospitals nationwide facing significant operational disruptions and the compromise of sensitive patient data.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure. With that in mind, Thales has launched the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report Critical Infrastructure Edition, which includes responses from 300 security leaders and practitioners within critical infrastructure organizations. The Threat of Ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

When you hear the words “cyber threat hunting”, you just may picture an elite team of security professionals scouring your systems for malware. Threat hunting can weed out malware before anything bad like a data breach can happen. What is cyber threat hunting? Cyber threat hunting and MDR.

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Digital Shadows

JULY 19, 2021

With the closing of another quarter, it’s once again time to have a look back at the cyber threat landscape. The post Q2 Ransomware Roll Up first appeared on Digital Shadows.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2022

Check for leftover artifacts of the threat actors and make sure to remove any malicious files from your network. DarkSide Ransomware Campaign. The DarkSide ransomware group provided Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) to other threat actors. Let's look at DarkSide ransomware attacks in the Picus Threat Library.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 23, 2022

According to McAfee Cybersecurity Report of this month, a new malware is being circulated on Google Play Store through various apps such as task managers, flashlight, calendar, camera apps, notepad, and games. Third is news that seems to be critical as VMware servers are being exploited through a vulnerability to drop RAR1Ramsom malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 5, 2022

Hackers are found inducing Zloader Malware into Windows machines since November last year and reports are in that the malicious software tool has already targeted over 2,848 victims from 111 countries so far. Highly placed sources say that the malware has been distributed via phishing campaign by a cyber threat group named MalSmoke.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 31, 2023

In a digital landscape where cyber threats are constantly evolving, Microsoft’s latest Threat Intelligence report, covering activity since mid-November 2023, sheds light on the sophisticated strategies employed by cybercriminals.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 9, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new name has emerged with a notorious reputation – Pikabot.

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Trend Micro

MARCH 18, 2024

CVE-2024-27198 and CVE-2024-27199 are vulnerabilities within the TeamCity On-Premises platform that can allow attackers to gain administrative control over affected systems.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 18, 2024

In recent years, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern, and it’s no surprise given the persistent and cunning nature of cyber threats.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The British National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says it expects Artificial Intelligence (AI) to heighten the global ransomware threat. 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.” Prevent intrusions.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 7, 2024

Recent reports have highlighted the return of the Carbanak Malware. As per the reports, it’s a banking malware used in ransomware attacks that leverages updated tactics for increased effectiveness. In this blog, we’ll […] The post Alert: Carbanak Malware Strikes Again With Updated Tactics appeared first on TuxCare.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 16, 2024

In 2023, the world faced an unprecedented surge in cyber threats, a storm that Check Point Research’s analysis has vividly captured. The year marked a new high in cyber attacks, with a 1% increase... The post Ransomware Surge: 1 in 10 Organizations Targeted Globally in 2023 appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

After going for a brief hiatus, REvil aka Sodinokibi Ransomware gang has re-appeared on the dark web. The file encrypting malware group that is suspected to be operating from Russia has reinstated its “Happy Blog” and started posting stolen data details that were siphoned from victims who did not pay the demanded ransom of $11 million.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Cyber security team at retail giant Walmart dissected a new ransomware family dubbed Sugar, which implements a ransomware-as-a-service model. The cyber threat team at retail giant Walmart has analyzed a new ransomware family dubbed Sugar, which is offered through a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Currently, ransomware is the most prominent cyber threat to businesses and individuals. Ransomware attacks are growing more prevalent as cybercriminals find new ways to profit from them. The post The Evolving Threat of Ransomware appeared first on The State of Security. This rise is arguably […]… Read More.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2022

France-based Dordogne Groupements Hospitaliers de Territoire (Dordogne GHT) has stopped RYUK Ransomware attack on its servers by using the AI propelled DarkTrace Threat monitoring and detection solution. DarkTrace offers Antigena, an autonomous response technology against cyber threats such as ransomware attacks.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Cyber threat actors, with varying resources and motivations, are highly interested in these eye-catching events too. For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. The latest OpenText Threat Report provides insight into these changes, offering vital insights that help us prepare and protect ourselves against emerging threats.

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