SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2025

Most aviation processes are heavily digitized, and in the wake of new cyber threats, airlines and the broader sector must prioritize cybersecurity more than ever before. Ransomware is especially prevalent, with 55% of civil aviation cyber decision-makers admitting to being victims in the past 12 months.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2025

The Honeywell 2025 Cyber Threat Report delivers a sobering snapshot of today's industrial cybersecurity landscape: cyberattacks targeting operational technology (OT) environments are no longer rare or speculative—they're persistent, highly targeted, and increasingly sophisticated. OT defenders must plan for: Hybrid threats (e.g.,

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SecureWorld News

MAY 14, 2025

Critical infrastructure under siege: The healthcare and public health sector was the most targeted by ransomware attackers in 2023. Other critical sectors, including manufacturing and government facilities, also faced significant threats. Ransomware The IC3 recognized 67 new ransomware variants in 2024.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Ransomware was the number one attack vector on critical infrastructure in 2021, according to a report by Dragos, a leading company in industrial cybersecurity. You can combine all the other sectors together and not get to where manufacturing is getting hit," Dragos CEO Robert M. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

Accenture’s Cyber Investigation & Forensic Response (CIFR) and Cyber Threat Intelligence (ACTI) teams published an analysis of the latest campaign conducted by financially motivated threat group Hades which have been operating since at least December 2020. . ” concludes the report.

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Digital Shadows

AUGUST 11, 2023

Discover the latest cyber threats to manufacturing industry including ransomware and nation-state aligned attacks. Learn how to protect your business today.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

With the advent of new technologies and rising cyber threats , 2025 promises significant shifts in the cybersecurity domain. Expansion of Cyber Insurance As cyberattacks grow in frequency and scale, the demand for cyber insurance will surge. Enhanced Focus on Data Privacy Data breaches have shown no signs of slowing down.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Malware has been around for nearly 40 years, longer even than the World Wide Web, but ransomware is a different kind of threat, capable of crippling a company and damaging or destroying its critical data. And the threat is growing. Ransomware Protection and Recovery Steps. Ransomware removal tools. Data backup.

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Webroot

APRIL 4, 2022

Cyber threats are becoming increasingly difficult to detect. Our threat research analysts have complied the latest threat intelligence data to bring you the most cutting-edge and insightful information about the most recent cyber threats and what they mean for you. What does this mean for your business?

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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. By refusing to pay ransoms, the coalition aims to degrade the lucrative ransomware ecosystem.

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Trend Micro

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Based on our survey of over 900 ICS security leaders in the United States, Germany, and Japan, we dig deeper into each industry's challenges and present Trend Micro's recommendations.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 30, 2021

So, the cyber threat still exists in the patched systems and can be exploited by hackers soon, says a research conducted by F-Secure. Satya Nadella led company says that the attack was launched by Hades Ransomware gang that operates for Hafnium, a state sponsored cyber threat funded by Chinese intelligence.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 6, 2024

The industry is also vulnerable to ransomware attacks, in which cybercriminals encrypt critical data and demand a ransom for its release. We have seen largely Russian cyberattacks masquerading as ransomware against oil and gas pipelines (Colonial), healthcare (Change, Ascension, Synnovis, etc.),

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Ransomware is one of the fastest-growing and most destructive cyber threats today. Cybersecurity researchers largely agree that ransomware growth has been astronomical; the only question is by how much. Given how high profile ransomware attacks have become, you may be wondering if you, too, could become a target.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2022

The US FBI warns that the Ragnar Locker ransomware gang has breached the networks of at least 52 organizations from multiple US critical infrastructure sectors. “RagnarLocker ransomware actors work as part of a ransomware family, frequently changing obfuscation techniques to avoid detection and prevention.”

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

However, at this moment in history, two particularly worrisome types of cyber attacks are cycling up and hitting local government entities hard: ransomware sieges and election tampering. Related: Free tools that can help protect elections I had a deep discussion about this with Todd Weller, chief strategy officer at Bandura Cyber.

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Zero Day

JULY 3, 2025

How to check - and what you can do According to a detailed technical analysis by Rapid7, Brother uses a password generation algorithm during manufacturing that is easily reversible. That means Brother's only remedy is to update its manufacturing line so that new printers ship with non-predictable default passwords.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 30, 2025

Annual simulation exercises: The legislation calls for annual cross-sector crisis simulation exercises to prepare for potential food-related cyber emergencies or disruptions. The Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act of 2025 represents a proactive approach to safeguarding these critical sectors against evolving cyber threats.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2021

“Prometheus” and “Grief” – a multi-billion dollar ransomware market obtained two new emerging players. Prometheus is a new emerging ransomware group extorting enterprises in various verticals across the globe. Thanos ransomware (a.k.a. Source: [link]. prometheushelp@airmail.cc

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

And get the latest on ransomware trends and on cybercrime legislation and prevention! 6 - Report: Global ransomware attacks up in 2024 Ransomware attacks grew 15% worldwide last year, compared with 2023, as ransomware gangs show a growing interest not just in encrypting data but in stealing it to further monetize it.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ofuji Fishing Tackles, a renowned fishing tackle wholesaler and manufacturer in Japan has recently faced a severe cyber threat.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2023

CISA, and MS-ISAC—along with the cybersecurity authorities in six countries—have published a joint Cybersecurity Advisory entitled, " Understanding Ransomware Threat Actors: LockBit." According to the advisory summary: "In 2022, LockBit was the most deployed ransomware variant across the world and continues to be prolific in 2023.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2023

RedEnergy is a sophisticated stealer-as-a-ransomware that was employed in attacks targeting energy utilities, oil, gas, telecom, and machinery sectors. Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers discovered a new Stealer-as-a-Ransomware named RedEnergy used in attacks against energy utilities, oil, gas, telecom, and machinery sectors.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 25, 2022

As soon as disks entered the data storage industry, many tape storage manufacturers thought to exit the storage business. As this storage medium is not connected to the internet and is offline, it cannot be infected with ransomware…hmm, as of now. In the year 2020, the sale of the compressed capacity was just over 100 exabytes.

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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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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2021

The Babuk cyber threat gang, discovered in 2021, has been targeting various sectors. These sectors range from healthcare to logistics to manufacturing. To mention one of the recent cyber incidents related to […]. The post Babuk Gang: The Rising Threat on Cyber Security Landscape appeared first on Kratikal Blogs.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 7, 2024

According to a recent poll by the US Chamber of Commerce , 60% of small businesses are concerned about cybersecurity threats, and 58% are concerned about a supply chain breakdown. Services businesses are right to be concerned.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 14, 2022

Because of some vulnerabilities in solar panels and smart devices, security experts state that the Australian Electricity Grid is becoming super vulnerable to cyber attacks. As Ransomware spreading gangs are particularly focusing on energy and manufacturing firms, the level of seriousness on scale increases to many folds, added Mr. MacGibbon.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. Ransomware is the most feared cybersecurity threat and with good reason: Its ability to cripple organizations by locking their data is a threat like no other.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 22, 2021

Security researchers responded Monday to news of the REvil ransomware attack on computer and electronics manufacturer Acer late last week, mostly expressing shock over the $50 million price tag and advising the computer maker not to pay. Quintin Lin, CC BY-SA 2.0 link] , via Wikimedia Commons).

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 8, 2023

And when malware, ransomware, or other cyber threats get in the way, the focus shifts from forward progress to focused co-operation. Departments such as support, manufacturing, design, services, and delivery are enhanced by smart security measures, which allay distracting setbacks and increase the overall inertia.

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Zero Day

JUNE 26, 2025

The exact steps may vary slightly by manufacturer, but the general process remains the same. If you're an Apple user, here's  how to clear the cache on an iPhone. How to clear cached data from Android apps What you'll need: Any Android device.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

On October 11, Critical Start published its biannual Cyber Threat Intelligence Report , leveraging research from its Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) team. Education remains one of the most susceptible industries to cyberattacks, yet there is more diversity in the types of threats. Louis on Oct.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It also includes methods deployed by Russian Federation state-sponsored actors, and will likely apply to Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) gangs that leverage legitimate tools to evade detection too. It enables cyber threat actors to avoid investing in developing and deploying custom tools. Block common forms of entry.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

A 2021 Cynerio report revealed a staggering 123% increase in ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities, resulting in more than 500 incidents and costs exceeding $21 billion. In response, manufacturers are intensifying their cybersecurity efforts, incorporating advanced CI/CD workflows to safeguard medical devices from escalating attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2023

Within the next few weeks, the government of the sub-continent is preparing to release an indigenous mobile operating system that has the potential to offer a health competition to American technology giants and will be safe to use in the current cyber threat landscape.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

NCSC) FBI Warns of Increasing Threat of Cyber Criminals Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (FBI) 4 - Groups call for IoT end-of-life disclosure law Manufacturers of internet-of-things (IoT) devices should be required by law to disclose the products theyre no longer supporting, so that customers are aware of the security risks those products pose.

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