Adam Levin

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Hackenproof, the Estonian cybersecurity company that found the data trove online, announced their discovery on their blog. The data was found on Shodan , an IoT-centric search engine that allows users to look up and access “power plants, Smart TVs, [and] refrigerators.” Several thousand ransomware attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2022

From mass production of cheap malware to ransomware as a service (RaaS) , cyber criminals have industrialized cybercrime, and a new HP Wolf Security report warns that cybercriminals are adapting advanced persistent threat (APT) tactics too. The results were announced today at the Black Hat USA 2022 cybersecurity conference.

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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. population 12,046, paid $460,000, respectively, for ransomware decryption keys. Ransomware attacks are trendy again,” Weller told me. “If

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A comprehensive report delving into the intricate landscape of ransomware threats during the last four months of 2023 is out, with a meticulous focus on the monitoring activities conducted by the OSINT Ransomfeed platform ( www.ransomfeed.it ).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2022

DEV-0950 group used Clop ransomware to encrypt the network of organizations previously infected with the Raspberry Robin worm. Microsoft has discovered recent activity that links the Raspberry Robin worm to human-operated ransomware attacks. . The final-stage malware was the Clop ransomware. ” concludes the report.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Following news that noted fashion brand Guess suffered a data breach in which personal information may have been stolen, cybersecurity experts on Tuesday said that retailers should take this case as motivation to lock down their cyber defenses.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 12, 2024

Ransomware Attacks: The Constant and Evolving Cybersecurity Threat madhav Tue, 03/12/2024 - 13:00 Enterprise data collection is skyrocketing, driven by factors like connected devices, cloud computing, personal data collection and digital transactions. It accounts for 25% of all data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Achieving funding is no simple task, and cybersecurity entrepreneurs have a difficult path competing in a complex and competitive landscape. Luckily for cybersecurity startups, there’s no shortage of interest in tomorrow’s next big security vendors. Investments in cybersecurity more than doubled from $12 billion to $29.5

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2025

A 2025 cybersecurity threat report based on analysis of data collected from tens of millions of endpoints by OpenText shows that the malware infection rate for business PCs now stands at 2.39%, with 87% of that malware being based on some type of variant that was specifically created to evade detection by cybersecurity tools.

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Zero Day

JUNE 25, 2025

Is there a clear privacy policy for data collection? Which sources are used to collect user data? Is the data shared with third parties? What data do the AI apps collect? Plus, its data collection is limited, and it scored high points on other AI-specific privacy issues.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Ransomware accounted for over half of all malicious mailings in H1 2019, Troldesh aka Shade being the most popular tool among cybercriminals. The report’s findings reveal that email remains the main method of delivering ransomware, banking Trojans, and backdoors. The revival of ransomware. Dangerous email. Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2022

The unification revolution of cybersecurity solutions has started – and managed security service providers are leading the way. The current unification in the cybersecurity market is driving a massive movement towards fewer vendors, which at the same time means more polarization of either using MSS/MSSP or doing the security work internally.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Cyber Security Regulations represent a set of guidelines and standards aimed at enhancing cybersecurity resilience within the aviation industry. Governments and regulatory authorities may also mandate compliance with IATA standards to align with broader cybersecurity strategies.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

BORN Ontario hired cybersecurity experts to mitigate the threat, secure its infrastructure, and investigate the scope of the incident. The organization confirmed that it was the victim of the massive hacking campaign targeting Progress MOVEit transfer systems that was conducted by the Clop ransomware group.

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Zero Day

JUNE 24, 2025

Is there a clear privacy policy for data collection? Which sources are used to collect user data? Is the data shared with third parties? What data do the AI apps collect? Plus, its data collection is limited, and it scored high points on other AI-specific privacy issues.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2024

New York Times source code compromised via exposed GitHub token SolarWinds fixed multiple flaws in Serv-U and SolarWinds Platform Pandabuy was extorted twice by the same threat actor UAC-0020 threat actor used the SPECTR Malware to target Ukraine’s defense forces Chinese threat actor exploits old ThinkPHP flaws since October 2023 A new Linux (..)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2021

H2 2020 – Kaspersky observed an increase in ransomware attacks on industrial control system (ICS) systems in developed countries. On a global scale, the ICS computers infected with ransomware dropped from 0.63% in the first half of the year to 0.49% in the second half of 2020.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2021

jailbreaking tool Attackers took over the Perl.com domain in September 2020 Bug bounty hunter awarded $50,000 for a Microsoft account hijack flaw Clop ransomware gang leaks data allegedly stolen from cybersecurity firm Qualys Cyber Defense Magazine – March 2021 has arrived. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 4, 2024

As high-profile data breaches and leaks continue making headlines, a new report from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) examines the triple-whammy of factors enabling this tidal wave of personal data theft. These escalations have made ransomware an even more potent data breach threat.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2020

The Threat Report Portugal: Q1 2020 compiles data collected on the malicious campaigns that occurred from January to March, Q1, of 2020. EDP Group ransomware attack via RagnarLocker ). This makes it a reliable and trustworthy and continuously updated source, focused on the threats targeting Portuguese citizens.

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Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2019

Emsisoft released a free decryptor for the Ims00rry ransomware. DoppelPaymer, a fork of BitPaymer Ransomware, appeared in the threat landscape. The Problem With the Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Act. Israel surveillance firm NSO group can mine data from major social media. Scraping the TOR for rare contents.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 31, 2024

Bottom Line: Choose the Right Endpoint Security Strategy Featured Partners: Cybersecurity Software Learn More Learn More Learn More Does Your Business Need EDR, EPP, or Antivirus Software? Performs rollback ransomware: After a ransomware attack, restore systems to their pre-infection state to reduce damage and recovery time.

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Cytelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Major cybersecurity corporations specializing in services such as cybersecurity audits, vulnerability assessments, and ransomware consulting play a critical role in fortifying defenses against cyber threats, including ransomware attacks. The impact of Big Tech on privacy is multifaceted.

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Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

PT Moor Studio/Getty With so much news about data breaches, you have to be careful not to panic each time you hear of a new one. But Bob Diachenko, a Cybernews contributor, cybersecurity researcher, and owner of SecurityDiscovery.com told Cybernews that there was no centralized data breach at any of those companies.

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Zero Day

JUNE 22, 2025

PT Moor Studio/Getty With so much news about data breaches, you have to be careful not to panic each time you hear of a new one. But Bob Diachenko, a Cybernews contributor, cybersecurity researcher, and owner of SecurityDiscovery.com told Cybernews that there was no centralized data breach at any of those companies.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

Having your personal information involved in some type of cybersecurity incident or data breach is never fun. Their findings, which spanned data collected between 2018 and 2023, revealed an intriguing reality. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

These factors are illustrated and discussed in depth in my article, The Rise of Data Sovereignty and a Privacy Era. However, the rise of the modern distributed/hybrid work model increases the attack surface for users and endpoints due to phishing, ransomware, and myriad other threats to the now "extended" corporate network.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2024

Halliburton has stated that it is working with cybersecurity experts to assess and mitigate the issue. Cybersecurity experts have long warned that energy companies are prime targets for cyberattacks due to the critical nature of their operations.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Let’s dive into what ICS cybersecurity entails, why it’s vital, and the best practices to secure your systems against increasingly prevalent cyberthreats. What is the Importance of Cybersecurity in an Industrial Control System (ICS)? These networks enable data exchange between PLCs, RTUs, SCADA systems, and HMIs.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 6, 2022

Having accurate information on cyber-related incidents is one of the first crucial steps to improving the nation's cybersecurity posture as a whole, which is why President Joe Biden has signed the Better Cybercrime Metrics Act into law. T oday, I am proud to have the President sign my bipartisan Better Cybercrime Metrics Act into law.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The rise of destructive attacks In December of last year, shortly after we released our predictions for 2023, Russian government agencies were reported to have been targeted by a data wiper called CryWiper. The malware posed as ransomware, demanding money from the victims for “decrypting” their data.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This state-backed hacker collective, also known as Vanguard Panda, BRONZE SILHOUETTE, Dev-0391, UNC3236, Voltzite, and Insidious Taurus, has infiltrated the networks of critical infrastructure sectors ranging from aviation to maritime in a strategic bid for future catastrophic cyberattacks. critical infrastructure in the case of a major U.S.

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Zero Day

JUNE 22, 2025

Also: How to clear your TV cache (and why it makes such a big difference) If you're like me, you don't feel a need to infuse Sony's database with more personal information than required, such as the voice data collected through your DualSense controller's microphone.

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Herjavec Group

JANUARY 31, 2022

These attacks take advantage of the siloed dynamic between Operational Technology and Information Technology systems and security and are costing victims in lost production, revenue, ransomware payouts, and overall loss of faith in businesses once an incident has occurred. . Leveraging IT & OT for More Comprehensive System Security .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

For example, the recent ransomware that leverages IT/OT convergence including the manufacturing and energy industries has prompted CISA to issue guidance regarding ransomware impacting OT environments ( read the guidance and how Tenable can help). whether done through the network or locally. Conclusion.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

10 Key Capabilities of EDR EDR systems improve cyber security through features such as threat hunting, ransomware rollback, and continuous data analysis. Rollback Ransomware EDR solutions enable the recovery from ransomware attacks by returning afflicted systems to their pre-infection state.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

Within such a disseminated environment, cybersecurity hygiene concerns businesses and organisations, especially nowadays, where highly skilled cybercriminals become more active, and their attacks are predicted to intensify further and increase the cost at a 15% annual rate. Christos is also a writer for Bora.

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