CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 9, 2021

European Enterprises mainly involved in manufacturing are being targeted by a new strain of Ransomware dubbed as Cring and confirmed sources say that the malware is being spread by exploitation of Fortinet VPN Vulnerability.

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Yanluowang is a type of targeted ransomware discovered by the Symantec Threat Hunter team as they were investigating an incident on a large corporate network. 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.

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Webroot

APRIL 2, 2024

Whether it’s Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), or direct finance theft, brute force attacks are a prime tactic in the current cybersecurity landscape. The Role of GPUs in Brute Force Attacks Graphic Processing Units (GPUs) have revolutionized not just gaming and graphic design, but also the world of cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2023

Researchers warn of a new ransomware family called CACTUS that exploits known vulnerabilities in VPN appliances to gain initial access to victims’ networks. The new ransomware operation has been active since March 2023, despite the threat actors use a double-extortion model, their data leak site has yet to be discovered.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 6, 2021

Gangs spreading LockBit ransomware are reportedly bribing employees of corporate companies to enter their computer network and compromise it with file encrypting malware. ransomware spreading gang seems to go employing craze techniques to keep their money counters ringing. Yes, what you’ve read is right! As LockBit 2.0

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory with information about "Daixin Team," a cybercrime group actively targeting U.S. businesses with ransomware and data extortion operations. Ransomware note from Daixin Team. The FBI, U.S.

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 9, 2020

Currency exchange giant Travelex has effectively been taken offline by a ransomware attack. . To date, the company can confirm that whilst there has been some data encryption, there is no evidence that structured personal customer data has been encrypted. “To The attack was first detected the night of December 31.

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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. Ransomware Protection and Recovery Steps. Ransomware removal tools. Ransomware recovery services. Data backup.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Battling cybersecurity threats can often feel like an uphill struggle. Let's take a closer look at some key cybersecurity strategies for nonprofits to consider. Let's take a closer look at some key cybersecurity strategies for nonprofits to consider.

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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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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2021

In addition, we speak to Malwarebytes senior security researcher JP Taggart about the importance of trusting your VPN. But obscuring your Internet activity—including the websites you visit, the searches you make, the files you download—doesn’t mean that a VPN magically disappears those things. Source: ComputerWeekly).

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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. Stay vigilant, stay informed, and stay secure.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 6, 2023

As part of its StopRansomware effort, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published a Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) about Royal ransomware. Royal ransomware is a Ransomware-as-a-service (Raas) that first made an appearance in January 2022. Stop malicious encryption.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported that AvosLocker ransomware is being used in attacks targeting US critical infrastructure. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a joint cybersecurity advisory warning of AvosLocker ransomware attacks targeting multiple US critical infrastructure.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 24, 2023

Cisco is aware of reports that Akira ransomware threat actors have been targeting Cisco VPNs that are not configured for multi-factor authentication to infiltrate organizations, and we have observed instances where threat actors appear to be targeting organizations that do not configure multi-factor authentication for their VPN users.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

The first signs of the ransomware attack at data storage vendor Spectra Logic were reports from a number of IT staffers about little things going wrong at the beginning of the day. Screens then started to display a ransom demand, which said files had been encrypted by the NetWalker ransomware virus. The ransom demand was $3.6

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Back in June, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an advisory that married together two of today’s major cybersecurity concerns: remote access technology and ransomware. VPNs continue to be problematic as well. VPN technology allows better security and more granularity in terms of access. Risk Level.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 9, 2021

More company leaders now understand that cybersecurity training is essential for keeping their businesses safer from attacks. Among the main findings was that 69% of people polled said they received cybersecurity training from their workplaces. It’s best to teach people how to encrypt their files and why.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

However, due to the reliance on connectivity, the gaming community is not immune to cybersecurity threats. To avoid being targeted and to continue enjoying the mystical worlds found within online gaming, users need to be aware of cybersecurity threats. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) are an ideal tool to mask sensitive information.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2020

The popular SeaChange video platform is the latest victim of the Sodinokibi Ransomware gang, which is threatening to leak the stolen data. SeaChange International, the multinational supplier of video delivery software solutions, was the victim of the Sodinokibi Ransomware gang. SecurityAffairs – Sodinokibi Ransomware, hacking).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority. What drives more cybersecurity attacks on small businesses? A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks.

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Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2021

Insurance giant CNA notifies customers of a data breach after the Phoenix CryptoLocker ransomware attack suffered in March. US insurance giant CNA is notifying customers of a data breach after the ransomware attack that it suffered in March. CNA is not able to confirm if data was viewed, stolen, or shared online by the ransomware gang.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have issued a joint advisory about DAIXIN Team, a fledgling ransomware and data exfiltration group that has been targeting US healthcare. DAIXIN Team may be the latest ransomware threat, but it isn't the only threat.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 22, 2020

And COVID-19 created a perfect storm of "bad situations" for cybersecurity. Now, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) has a new warning about ransomware threat actors. Ransomware campaign targets remote access. CERT NZ recently uncovered a ransomware campaign aimed directly toward remote work.

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Herjavec Group

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Ransomware is a breakout ransomware group that became operational shortly after the shutdown of the REvil Ransomware and DarkSide Ransomware operations in late Summer 2021. Furthermore, they have openly claimed that BlackMatter is the product of reproducing the “best parts” of previous ransomware operations [1].

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This post covers highlights of our analysis, including the rise of ransomware as a service (RaaS), the six nastiest malware groups, and the role of artificial intelligence in both cybersecurity and cyberthreats. Their tactics have evolved significantly over the years, with ransomware now the malware of choice for cybercriminals.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2020

K-Electric, Pakistan’s largest private power company, did not pay the ransom and the Netwalker ransomware operators have leaked the stolen data. In early September, K-Electric (KE), the electricity provider for the city of Karachi, Pakistan, was hit by a Netwalker ransomware attack that blocked billing and online services.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2022

The chipmaker giant Nvidia was recentty victim of a ransomware attack that impacted some of its systems for two days. The Lapsus$ ransomware gang is claiming responsibility for this attack, the group announced to have stolen 1 TB of data from Nvidia’s network. ” the LAPSU$ ransomware gang wrote on its Telegram change.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2024

Ohio Lottery data breach impacted over 538,000 individuals Notorius threat actor IntelBroker claims the hack of the Europol A cyberattack hit the US healthcare giant Ascension Google fixes fifth actively exploited Chrome zero-day this year Russia-linked APT28 targets government Polish institutions Citrix warns customers to update PuTTY version installed (..)

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

On the 14th of May, the Health Service Executive (HSE) , Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare system, fell victim to a Conti ransomware attack, forcing the organization to shut down more than 80,000 affected endpoints and plunging them back to the age of pen and paper. Threat profile: Conti ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

On March 16, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a “Flash” alert on PYSA ransomware after an uptick on attacks this month against institutions in the education sector, particularly higher ed, K-12, and seminaries. And this isn’t just limited to ransomware attacks.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2023

The real world impact of cybercrime rears its head once more, with word that 14 schools in the UK have been caught out by ransomware. There’s no word if any of the schools affected paid the ransom and had their data leaked anyway, or if the ransomware gang stuck to its word and “only” leaked in cases of non-payment.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2022

Related: ‘IABs’ spread ransomware. Planning your roadmap, executing your projects, and keeping an eye on the barrage of ransomware headlines, it’s understandable if you and your team are feeling some anxiety. Data collections released after ransomware attacks. There are many facets to what I’ll call “The Underground.”

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

FBI warns ransomware gangs are actively targeting organizations in the food and agriculture sector. Small farms, large producers, processors and manufacturers, and markets and restaurants are particularly exposed to ransomware attacks. Consider installing and using a VPN. ransomware and phishing scams).

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 14, 2022

Ukrainian police arrested members of a ransomware gang that targeted at least 50 companies in the U.S. Ukrainian police arrested members of a ransomware affiliate group that is responsible for attacking at least 50 companies in the U.S. The gang was distributing the LockerGoga and MegaCortex ransomware families. and Europe.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In a joint cybersecurity advisory , the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), along with other international agencies, warn that ransomware gangs are actively exploiting the Citrix Bleed vulnerability. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

From phishing attacks to ransomware attacks, business owners need to be adequately prepared to prevent further damage. . This article discusses top areas in IT where you need to strengthen cybersecurity measures to avoid data breaches and information loss: Networks. Human Resources. Businesses require the input of human resources.

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