Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The emergence of Alpha Ransomware in early 2023 caught the attention of the Threat Hunter Team from Symantec due to its striking technical and operational similarities to NetWalker, a prolific ransomware family dismantled by... The post Cybersecurity Alert: Alpha Ransomware Mirrors NetWalker’s Tactics appeared first on Penetration (..)

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 21, 2022

The second edition of Cybersecurity For Dummies , Joseph Steinberg’s best-selling introductory-level book about cybersecurity, is now available. And, of course, all versions of CyberSecurity For Dummies will also help guide you in the event that your information has already been compromised. Basic cybersecurity concepts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

A new ransomware named ‘Azov Ransomware’ is found framing cybersecurity researchers as it doesn’t demand any ransom from its victims, instead it is asking them to contact forensic experts from a firm in the vicinity and do as per their instructions.

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The Hacker News

APRIL 19, 2024

Threat actors behind the Akira ransomware group have extorted approximately $42 million in illicit proceeds after breaching the networks of more than 250 victims as of January 1, 2024.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 17, 2022

CISA adds 15 known exploited vulnerabilities to its catalog and BlackBerry researchers warn of a new ransomware-as-a-service family. The post Cybersecurity news: LokiLocker ransomware, Instagram phishing attack and new warnings from CISA appeared first on TechRepublic.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2022

Mandiant, a globally renowned Cybersecurity firm was reportedly been targeted by LockBit 2.0 Ransomware attack in May this year. On the other hand, the security firm denied any kind of outside invasion on its servers and added that it lacks evidence about the claimed cyber attack by Lockbit Ransomware spreading group.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 12, 2024

In recent months, a concerning trend has emerged within the healthcare sector: the resurgence of BlackCat ransomware attacks. The post Alert: FBI Warns Of BlackCat Ransomware Healthcare Attack appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2023

The LockBit ransomware group successfully extorted roughly $91 million from approximately 1,700 U.S. According to a joint advisory published by cybersecurity agencies, the LockBit ransomware group has successfully extorted roughly $91 million in about 1,700 attacks against U.S. organizations since 2020. organizations since 2020.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Cybersecurity vaccines are emerging as a new tool to defend against threats like ransomware and zero-day vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity firms have released “vaccines” in recent days to protect against the widely used STOP ransomware strain and the new Apache Log4Shell vulnerability.

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The Hacker News

MARCH 3, 2024

cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have warned of Phobos ransomware attacks targeting government and critical infrastructure entities, outlining the various tactics and techniques the threat actors have adopted to deploy the file-encrypting malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2022

Ragnar Locker Ransomware, notorious hacking group that spreads file encrypting malware to large-scale organizations, has hit a security firm this time and stole data to prove it’s worth. The post Ragnar Locker Ransomware strikes a cybersecurity firm appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 18, 2024

A new technical analysis by Seqrite cybersecurity researchers has revealed alarming upgrades to the GhostLocker ransomware. This notorious Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) framework, operated by the hacktivist group GhostSec, has undergone a significant evolution. Its new... The post GhostLocker 2.0

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 25, 2024

Ransomware is not going away. Dig deeper to learn how to build cybersecurity resiliency. The post Building Resiliency in the Face of Ransomware appeared first on SafeBreach. The post Building Resiliency in the Face of Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard. So how can organizations defend against it?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 4, 2024

Phobos, a complex ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation that has been around for five years and is includes multiple variants, continues to target a range of critical infrastructure in the United States, including education, healthcare, and emergency services, according to federal agencies.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 18, 2023

Cybersecurity vendor Sophos is being impersonated by a new ransomware-as-a-service called SophosEncrypt, with the threat actors using the company name for their operation. [.]

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 25, 2022

This week: cybercriminals are continuing to target medical facilities, Twitter’s alleged lack of cybersecurity measures, and more. . The post The Week in Cybersecurity: French hospital hit with ransomware attack appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, ransomware has emerged as one of the most formidable and costly challenges facing businesses of all sizes. In 2024, having a comprehensive ransomware protection plan in place […] The post 6 Reasons Your Business Should Have Ransomware Plan appeared first on SternX Technology.

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered an "implementation vulnerability" that has made it possible to reconstruct encryption keys and decrypt data locked by Rhysida ransomware. Through a comprehensive analysis of Rhysida Ransomware, we identified an "Through a comprehensive analysis of Rhysida Ransomware, we identified an

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 12, 2024

Research has found that criminals can demand higher ransom when they compromise an organisation’s backup data in a ransomware attack. Discover advice from security experts on how to properly protect your backup.

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SecureBlitz

APRIL 17, 2024

Today, we will answer the question – what is blitzkrieg ransomware? Billions of dollars have been lost to attacks from these cybercriminals who […] The post What Is Blitzkrieg Ransomware? And How To Remove It appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity. Also, we will show you how to remove it from your PC.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2022

LockBit ransomware gang claims to have hacked the cybersecurity firm Mandiant, which is investigating the alleged security breach. Today the LockBit ransomware gang has added the cybersecurity firm Mandiant to the list of victims published on its darkweb leak site. ransomware to evade sanctions. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 16, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers at Secureworks Counter Threat Unit (CTU) are tracking a significant escalation in activity from the GOLD IONIC ransomware group.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A chart to future aviation industry cybersecurity best practices Digital transformation propels industries forward, and the aviation sector stands at the forefront of change, embracing technologies that promise efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction. From ransomware attacks. appeared first on TrueFort.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

As of the time I’m writing this, earlier this week a cybersecurity bombshell story just broke that, for once, is actually a positive turn of events. The post Locking Up Lockbit: The Fall of a Ransomware Cartel appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 24, 2023

From ransomware to third-party vendor security to software-defined perimeters, these cybersecurity topics should be on IT leaders’ radar. The post 10 cybersecurity predictions for tech leaders in 2023 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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SecureBlitz

APRIL 4, 2024

That's exactly what a Ransomware does, it kidnaps your files and data in exchange for ransom. In this post, we will show you how to remove ransomware. What is a Ransomware? A Ransomware is a program that is intended to lock you out of your computer system, so […] The post What is Ransomware?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Cyberattacks exploiting critical vulnerabilities in ConnectWise’s remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool revealed this week have snowballed and some bad actors are using it to deploy LockBit ransomware, which was the target of a recent international law enforcement operation.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 19, 2023

Ransomware attacks skyrocketed last month according to the new monthly cybersecurity report by NCC Group. The post Ransomware attacks increased 91% in March, as threat actors find new vulnerabilities appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 20, 2021

Ransomware knows no borders. An attorney with cybersecurity expertise suggests the only way to stop ransomware is for nations to create a global solution.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 21, 2024

Ransomware actors have had a rough start this year, as stats from cybersecurity firm Coveware show that the trend of victims declining to pay the cybercriminals continues and has now reached a new record low of 28%. [.]

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 16, 2024

Stop Ransomware in its Tracks With CipherTrust Transparent Encryption Ransomware Protection madhav Wed, 04/17/2024 - 05:22 Our last blog Ransomware Attacks: The Constant and Evolving Cybersecurity Threat described the ever dangerous and evolving cybersecurity threat of ransomware. CTE-RWP is behavior-based.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ransomware was down last year, though LockBit led threat actors and employees opened a third of the toxic emails in the last six months of 2022. The post New cybersecurity data reveals persistent social engineering vulnerabilities appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, join GuidePoint Security for A Voyage Beyond the Horizon, a speculative exploration of possible scenarios that […] The post Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The Evolution of Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 11, 2024

Editor’s note: With the increased prevalence of ransomware and other cyberattacks, now is the time to take a moment to review your cyber response plan and examine the security of your key information security systems. Cybersecurity incidents. Cybersecurity incidents.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The ransomware group, which has distributed ransomware to more than 1,000 victims, reportedly recovered control of its website on Tuesday. Learn how to defend against ransomware.

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