Penetration Testing

MAY 19, 2024

A recent analysis by S-RM, a global cybersecurity consultancy, has shed light on the escalating sophistication of the Akira ransomware group.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 23, 2024

SentinelOne, a leading cybersecurity firm, has released a comprehensive report detailing the activities of the Ikaruz Red Team (IRT), a hacktivist group increasingly targeting the Philippines with ransomware and other cyberattacks.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 16, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers at Netskope Threat Labs have uncovered a new ransomware strain dubbed “Evil Ant.”

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 20, 2024

The Trend Micro cybersecurity team has uncovered a... The post Critical TeamCity Flaws Exploited: Ransomware, Cryptominers, and More Target Businesses appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In a recent joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) issued by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), and the Australian Cyber... The post LockBit 3.0

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in a joint statement on November 15 warned of an escalation in attacks by the Rhysida ransomware gang. Emerging in... The post Rhysida Ransomware Threat Grows: FBI and CISA Warn appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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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

JUNE 1, 2021

Metasploit—probably the best known project for penetration testing—is an exploit framework, designed to make it easy for someone to launch an exploit against a particular vulnerable target. Lately, we have seen targeted attacks by both state-sponsored threat actors and ransomware peddlers. The need for pen-testing.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The recent ransomware attack against 60 credit unions was due to the lack of proactive cybersecurity in a managed service provider (MSP). It is high time that every organization expands penetration testing and threat hunting to their MSPs. Insight #1 Guard against island hopping.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In the dynamic world of cybersecurity, the Akira ransomware stands out as a formidable adversary.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As 2023 winds down, ESET’s latest Threat Report for the second half of the year (H2 2023) reveals a complex tapestry of cybersecurity challenges.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), one of the largest financial institutions in the country, recently faced a Lockbit ransomware attack.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Boeing, a pivotal entity in the aerospace industry and defense technology, has confirmed it fell victim to a cyberattack, presumably orchestrated by the notorious hacking collective LockBit, accused of illicit access to confidential information... The post LockBit’s Latest Victim: Boeing’s Cybersecurity Compromise Unveiled appeared (..)

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The Russian Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group FIN7 is trying to break into the lucrative ransomware market by creating bogus cybersecurity organizations that perform network attacks under the pretense of pentesting (penetration testing), also known as ethical hacking. What Is FIN7?

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The financially motivated FIN7 cybercrime gang has masqueraded as yet another fictitious cybersecurity company called "Bastion Secure" to recruit unwitting software engineers under the guise of penetration testing in a likely lead-up to a ransomware scheme.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 5, 2021

A hacker working for Conti Ransomware has reportedly leaked some of the important document files on a hacker’s forum. Conti Ransomware attack procedure leak shows how complicated things can turn out if the relationship between a principal gang member and affiliate hackers goes sour.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This year has been a rollercoaster in the realm of cybersecurity, with significant... The post More Flaws, Fewer Frightmares: 2023 Cybersecurity – A Tale of Exploitable Echoes appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Table of Contents What is penetration testing? How penetration testing is done How to choose a penetration testing company How NetSPI can help Penetration testing enables IT security teams to demonstrate and improve security in networks, applications, the cloud, hosts, and physical locations.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

In the cybersecurity threats, DLL hijacking remains a classic maneuver in the arsenal of cyber adversaries.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

At Kaspersky, we constantly monitor the financial cyberthreat landscape, which includes threats to financial institutions, such as banks, and financially motivated threats, such as ransomware, that target a broader range of industries. Increase in red team penetration testing frameworks: False. Ransomware payment methods: False.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

CISA has published an analysis of the FiveHands ransomware, the same malware that was analyzed a few days ago by researchers from FireEye’s Mandiant experts. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published an analysis of the FiveHands ransomware that was recently detailed by FireEye’s Mandiant.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2024

Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to organizations of all kinds worldwide, with attackers encrypting data and demanding payment for its release. Ransomware and its impact on businesses Industry-specific data from 2023 illustrates the widespread reach of ransomware and its resulting impact today. Let's find out.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Penetration testing is a critically important cybersecurity practice, but one that many organizations lack the on-staff skills to do themselves. Fortunately, there are many pentesting services out there that can do the job for them across a range of budgets and needs.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. Revisiting the LockBit 3.0 builder files The LockBit 3.0

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In a year in which ransomware attacks seem to get worse by the day, companies have made surprising progress defending themselves against attacks. In addition, 82 percent said they are adopting offensive cybersecurity solutions. Ransomware protection spending (source: Cymulate). Ransomware damages (source: Cymulate).

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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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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2022

Ransomware just keeps getting worse, it seems. Cybersecurity researchers last week revealed that a new ransomware gang called Onyx is simply destroying larger files rather than encrypting them. The Onyx ransomware group doesn’t bother with encryption. Also read: Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

ransomware gang. ransomware. “The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), CISA, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) has released a joint cybersecurity advisory (CSA), #StopRansomware: LockBit 3.0. ransomware. ransomware as recently as March 2023.” “LockBit 3.0

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

An ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware affiliate was spotted exploiting vulnerabilities in the Veritas Backup solution. An affiliate of the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang, tracked as UNC4466, was observed exploiting three vulnerabilities in the Veritas Backup solution to gain initial access to the target network.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Kevin Mitnick, who turned legendary hacking exploits and two prison terms into a career as an esteemed cybersecurity leader, died Sunday at age 59 after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer, KnowBe4 revealed today. KnowBe4 has been ranked in the top 20 on our list of the top cybersecurity companies for several years.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 24, 2021

Yesterday, we announced that (ISC)² has granted free access to its "Ransomware: Identify, Protect, Detect, Recover" course through the Professional Development Institute to anyone who is interested in learning more about prevention and remediation. In March, CNA Financial reportedly paid ransomware attackers $40 million.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 3, 2023

In the dynamic world of cybersecurity, staying ahead of threats is a perpetual challenge.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In a year where ransomware has raised the alert levels everywhere, the go-to answer from many is redundancy through offline, remote backups – but are they enough? Backups are a critical component of any enterprise cybersecurity posture, but they are not an airtight strategy. Where Backups Fall Short Against Ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Ransomware groups seem to change form daily. In the latest news, the BlackMatter ransomware group announced it was shutting down – and just hours later came news that its victims were being transferred to the rival LockBit site. Also read: Best Ransomware Removal and Recovery Services. FIN7 Dupes Security Job Applicants.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 13, 2022

Penetration testing has shown cybersecurity manager David Murphy just how problematic people can be. Learn 8 pitfalls that undermine security program success and 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board. He has also seen the real-world consequences of such actions. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Seeing many websites left vulnerable was unexpected, as attacks against universities have historically been very common, starting from DDoS attacks launched by students trying to cancel classes to full-blown ransomware attacks,” Cybernews researchers said. Six universities were ranked in the Top 100 list, and 13 were in the Top 1000 list.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

PYSA and Lockbit were the most active ransomware gangs in the threat landscape in November 2021, researchers from NCC Group report. Security researchers from NCC Group reported an increase in ransomware attacks in November 2021 over the past month, and PYSA (aka Mespinoza) and Lockbit were the most active ransomware gangs.

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