CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 3, 2023

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! Fourth, is the news of a Public Transport System of State of Washington being encrypted by a file encrypting malware on February 14th of this year.

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Kaspersky experts have found a vulnerability in the Yanluowang encryption algorithm and created a free decryptor to help victims of this ransomware with recovering their files. This is necessary to make files used by other programs available for encryption. The encryption code for big files. Yanluowang description.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

JULY 3, 2023

The post White Snake Menace: The Growing Threat of Information Stealers in the Cybercrime Landscape appeared first on Quick Heal Blog. Introduction The rise of malicious software designed to steal sensitive information has become a significant problem in the.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The company engaged a leading cybersecurity and forensics firm to investigate the incident, at the time of disclosure it confirmed that the data breach did not compromise users’ Master Passwords. The threat actor also copied a backup of customer vault data from the encrypted storage container which is stored in a proprietary binary format.

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Kaspersky experts have found a vulnerability in the Yanluowang encryption algorithm and created a free decryptor to help victims of this ransomware with recovering their files. This is necessary to make files used by other programs available for encryption. The encryption code for big files. Yanluowang description.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

We can learn a lot from the cybercrime of the past…the history of cybercrime is a glimpse into what we can expect in the future. In the past 18 months, we’ve experienced the beginning of an era that has seen cybersecurity and cybercrime at the center of it all. Dateline Cybercrime . Robert Herjavec.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Table of Contents Toggle Recent Healthcare Attacks & Breaches 5 Key Cybersecurity Management Lessons to Learn Bottom Line: Learn Healthcare’s Lessons Before Suffering Pain Recent Healthcare Attacks & Breaches Large breaches affected over 88 million individuals in the USA in 2023, a 60% increase from 2022.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Besides reputational damage, cybersecurity attacks also lead to operational disruptions that lead to loss of revenue. When a company finds ways to stay safe from cybersecurity attacks , its confidential information and data remain secure and confidential. Here are ways businesses can stay ahead of cybersecurity attacks.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2021

Trojan Shield operation: The FBI and Australian Federal Police ran an encrypted chat platform that was used by crime gangs and intercepted their communications. The FBI and Australian Federal Police (AFP) ran an encrypted chat platform that was used by crime gangs and intercepted their communications.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

Cybersecurity fatigue is genuine, and hackers are benefiting from it. Cybercrime risk is rising, security vulnerabilities are increasing, and the cybersecurity industry is rapidly developing. After completing initial cybersecurity training, companies expect teams to keep educating themselves about the newest trends.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats. Understand the Cybersecurity Landscape: Begin by familiarizing yourself with the current cybersecurity landscape.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 24, 2021

The increasing mobility of data, as it ping-pongs between clouds, data centers and the edge, has made it an easier target of cybercrime groups, which has put a premium on the encryption of that data in recent years. However, there is a glaring weakness. Putting a Focus on FHE. It’s available on GitHub. DARPA Gets In on the Effort.

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Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 9, 2022

According to published reports, immediately after discovering the unauthorized encryption of data by ransomware on some district computers, technology personnel shut down the districtwide computer system, and commenced an investigation along with outside cybersecurity experts.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

A new ransomware strain named Rorschach ransomware supports the fastest file-encrypting routine observed to date. The researchers conducted five separate encryption speed tests in a controlled environment (with 6 CPUs, 8192MB RAM, SSD, and 220000 files to be encrypted), limited to local drive encryption only.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the age of data, with organizations creating trillions of gigabytes of new information each year, it’s easy to think of cybersecurity as a mere synonym for “data protection.” But cybersecurity is so much more. The cybersecurity stakes are higher than ever and growing by the day. How big is the impact of cybercrime?

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Having been in the field for so long, we have witnessed some major changes in the cybercrime world’s modus operandi. This report shares our insights into the Russian-speaking cybercrime world and the changes in how it operates that have happened in the past five years. Conclusion: cybersecurity and cybercrime have matured.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 13, 2022

Types of Encryption Algorithms. How Do Encryption Algorithms Work? Encryption algorithms are mathematical formulas that transform plaintext into ciphertext. Put simply, algorithms make encrypting and decrypting code possible, specifically between the correct users. Types of Encryption. Symmetric Encryption.

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SecureBlitz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In this post, we will show you some cybersecurity tips for students. Cybersecurity is a major challenge for everyone in the 21st century, including students. As students embrace technological devices and the internet, they become prime targets for cybercriminals, hackers, and even fellow students.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2021

Since the initial lockdown, we have seen the rise of certain types of cybercrime, including scams and fraud campaigns that either bank on the global COVID-19 pandemic or take advantage of potential victims that adhere to work-from-home measures. Future cybercrimes in the UK and beyond. Organized crime: Online fraud.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The popular cybersecurity researcher Patrick Wardle dissected the new macOS ransomware Turtle used to target Apple devices. The Turtle ransomware reads files into memory, encrypt them with AES (in CTR mode), rename the files, then overwrites the original contents of the files with the encrypted data.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

It’s a good idea to prepare for cybercrime, and whenever possible avoid becoming a victim of it. None of this is to suggest that falling prey to holiday cybercrime is unavoidable or that the potential damage can’t be mitigated, but it is important to educate yourself, friends and family to safeguard the holiday season.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Here are five notable historical events that influenced cybersecurity assessment and transformed it into what it is today: The Battle of Midway (1942). It foreshadowed how encryption would come to be used as a foundation for Internet commerce – by companies and criminals. After the devastating blow of Pearl Harbor, U.S.

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SecureList

MAY 8, 2024

Ransomware attacks continue to be one of the biggest contemporary cybersecurity threats, affecting organizations and individuals alike on a global scale. In this report, we share our observations, research, and statistics to shed light on the evolving ransomware threat landscape and its implications for cybersecurity.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Alarming Reality of Fraud Fraud and cybercrime are pressing challenges for all sectors, including financial services. Fraud and cybercrime account for over 40% of all estimated crimes in England and Wales and affects more people more often than any other crime. billion annually.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Now, cybersecurity may just be the most important aspect of financial technology (fintech) in the modern world. New users unfamiliar with cybersecurity concerns can inadvertently expose their data. Often, this includes data encryption and de-identification processes meant to ensure consumer privacy. .

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

Among those was the encrypted messaging app Signal , which said the breach could have let attackers re-register the phone number on another device for about 1,900 users. LastPass said criminal hackers had stolen encrypted copies of some password vaults, as well as other personal information. On July 28 and again on Aug.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employees are the first line of defense against cybercrime and should understand how to recognize phishing emails and what to do if they suspect them. In addition, educating employees about cybersecurity issues can help to reinforce the security-minded culture of the organization and change employee behaviour. Use a corporate VPN.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

As a freelancer in any industry, you are likely more susceptible to hackers and cybercrime than many other professions. If you take your business seriously, then cybersecurity needs to be your top priority , not only for your clients but also for the stability of your own enterprise. Article by Beau Peters.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Evolving Cybersecurity Threats to Critical National Infrastructure andrew.gertz@t… Mon, 10/23/2023 - 14:07 Cyberattacks on critical vital infrastructure can have disastrous results, forcing governments and regulatory bodies to pay close attention to intensifying the efforts to safeguard these industries. And only a mere 2.6%

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 4, 2020

While that will certainly keep consumers safer when it comes to Covid-19 infections, it could make them more vulnerable to other ills like cybercrime. Make certain it is secure, encrypted and possibly even hidden. The post Is Your Cybersecurity Ready for the Holidays? Make sure your Wi-Fi networks are secure.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 27, 2021

and Bulgarian authorities this week seized the darkweb site used by the NetWalker ransomware cybercrime group to publish data stolen from its victims. million last summer in exchange for a digital key needed to unlock files encrypted by the ransomware. The files encrypted with it cannot be decrypted.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2024

Researchers from cybersecurity firm KELA reported that a threat actor announced on a cybercrime forum the sale of the source code and a cracked version of the Zeppelin ransomware builder for $500. To each encrypted file, it appends a randomized nine-digit hexadecimal number as an extension. reads the joint advisory.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2021

Cybersecurity firm Qualys seems to have suffered a data breach, threat actors allegedly exploited zero-day flaw in their Accellion FTA server. Cybersecurity firm Qualys is the latest victim of a cyber attack, the company was likely hacked by threat actors that exploited a zero-day vulnerability in their Accellion FTA server.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

Here are some cybersecurity facts and statistics that will shock you and make you think twice about your online habits: A cyberattack occurs every 39 seconds, according to a study by the University of Maryland. According to PurpleSec, 98% of cybercrime relies on social engineering to accomplish it. trillion annually by 2025.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

For months following ChatGPT’s release, the cybersecurity press was drenched in speculation about how cybercrime was changed forever, even though it didn’t appear to have changed at all. The prospect of ChatGPT lowering the barrier to entry into this lucrative form of cybercrime just wasn’t worth worrying about.

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Veracode Security

MAY 14, 2021

Despite the global pandemic, the DBIR uncovered that cybercrime continued to thrive. This increase can likely be attributed to new tactics where ransomware now steals the data as it encrypts it. Like previous years, the majority of breaches were financially motivated, and most were caused by external actors illegally accessing data.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2020

Researchers warn of a new feature implemented in the Sodinokibi ransomware, the threat can now encrypt open and locked files. The Sodinokibi ransomware (REvil) continues to evolve, operators implemented a new feature that allows the malware to encrypt victim’s files, even if they are opened and locked by another process.

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