Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Hipocrate Information System (HIS) is a software suite designed to manage the medical and administrative activities of hospitals and other healthcare institutions. The attack took place on February 11 and encrypted data in the production servers. As a result of the attack, the system is down, files and databases are encrypted.”

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cyber criminals may damage, destroy, steal, encrypt, expose, or leak data as well as cause harm to a system. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 billion malware attacks were identified by the report. Also read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions. Ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. Technical controls may be implemented by: Hardware appliances : switches, routers, firewalls, etc. Encryption will regularly be used to protect the data from interception.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 9, 2023

It enables us to stay connected on a personal level as well as provide essential services for banking, healthcare, transportation, and more. Encryption, Patches, and Firewalls: Let’s start with protection. In short, telecommunications (telecom) is a fundamental and critical component of our global infrastructure.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Failure to enforce security regulations and implement appropriate encryption may result in accidental data exposure. Examples include GDPR in Europe, HIPAA in healthcare, and PCI DSS for payment card data. Malware There were 5.5 billion malware infections worldwide in 2022.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The ransomware was involved in attacks aimed at technology and healthcare, defense contractors, educational institutions, manufacturers, companies across Europe, the United States, and Canada. To each encrypted file, it appends a randomized nine-digit hexadecimal number as an extension. ” reads the joint advisory. “The

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Data Encryption Public cloud providers implement strong encryption mechanisms to protect data at rest, and users should enable encryption for data in transit as well. Data encryption in transit guarantees that information stays private while being sent across networks.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

billion personal records compromised by data breaches in past two years — underscoring need for end‑to‑end encryption Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2023

But when you're out and about, a mobile firewall can manage the flow of traffic in and out of your device. Protect your devices Use a fully updated anti-malware solution for all your devices. Most anti-malware solutions will update automatically, but it's worth double checking their settings to check that's being done.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

According to a pair of recent reports from cloud security vendor Zscaler, cybercriminals picked up on this, with the result being a significant surge in malware attacks against these devices. Enterprises accounted for 28 percent, followed by healthcare devices at 8 percent. ” Two Malware Groups Lead Attacks. .

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 9, 2023

It enables us to stay connected on a personal level as well as provide essential services for banking, healthcare, transportation, and more. Encryption, Patches, and Firewalls: Let’s start with protection. In short, telecommunications (telecom) is a fundamental and critical component of our global infrastructure.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. Encrypt data: Ensure that data is encrypted at rest and in transit. This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 16, 2024

Automated classification tags enable the institution to enforce stringent access controls and encryption measures, ensuring the utmost protection for sensitive financial data. This nuanced approach enhances security without impeding essential healthcare workflows.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Healthcare and Public Health sector with ransomware. businesses, mainly in the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector, with ransomware operations. Turn off SSH and other network device management interfaces such as Telnet, Winbox, and HTTP for wide area networks (WANs) and secure with strong passwords and encryption when enabled.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Some organizations such as financial services firms and healthcare organizations, have regulatory concerns in addition to business concerns that need to be addressed in a cybersecurity risk management system. Advanced Encryption. Maintaining Regulatory Compliance. Enhancing Risk Management.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a malware analysis report (MAR) that includes technical details about web shells employed by Iranian hackers. The malware used by the threat actors includes the ChunkyTuna, Tiny, and China Chopper web shells. ” continues the report.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CSA mentions RDP exploitation , SonicWall firewall exploits, and phishing campaigns. Ensure all backup data is encrypted, immutable (i.e., Use anti-malware software , and keep all operating systems, software, and firmware up to date. Due to the RaaS model there are several methods in use to gain initial access. Mitigation.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Take a recent cyber attack on Florida healthcare provider AdventHealth. This is the fastest, most effective way to find malware and other known security vulnerabilities on your site. You can also automatically monitor and block bad traffic with a web application firewall. Mostly to remain invisible.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

So … the EDR missed an indicator of compromise, and while it may have compensated for it later, the firewall should have stopped inbound/outbound traffic but failed to do so.” TA505 is well-known for its involvement in global phishing and malware dissemination.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2023

The MOVEit encrypts files and uses secure File Transfer Protocols to transfer data with automation, analytics and failover options. The software has been heavily used in the healthcare industry as well as thousands of IT departments in financial services and government sectors.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The classic approach of a modern firewall , robust network security , and advanced endpoint security would be reasonable. We should encrypt data at rest. However, our IT teams need to make sure that the malware has been removed from the system and we can only do that if we are informed about the attack.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s been a good time for malware and its authors, but a very bad time for businesses and especially those that have suffered a data breach. A variety of point of sale (PoS) malware has run rampant through thousands of business and retailers in just the last few months, creating a massive haul of stolen credentials for hackers worldwide.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Downloadable malware : When clicked, links in emails or extensions on websites immediately download malicious software onto a host machine. Sometimes this malware can laterally move through the network. Devices that have been infected by malware, like routers, are a threat to the rest of the network.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2022

Between malware , phishing attacks , zero-day threats , advanced persistent threats , reconnaissance, and brute force attacks, hackers are looking for any and every avenue into a network. Firepower NGFWs provide advanced malware protection, security intelligence, sandboxing, DDoS mitigation, and a next-generation intrusion prevention system.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2022

Therefore this article will focus on data lake-specific concerns and also ignore aspects of security that apply general and well understood security such as: identity verification , scanning for malware , resilience ( backups , etc.), firewalls , network threat detection, and incident response. Data Lake Encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 23, 2021

Between malware , phishing attacks , zero-day threats, advanced persistent threats , reconnaissance and brute force attacks, hackers are looking for any and every avenue into a network. And its encryption capabilities are limited to reporting on the status of Windows BitLocker. However, the phishing feature requires a browser plug-in.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 2, 2023

MOVEit Transfer is a widely used file transfer software which encrypts files and uses secure File Transfer Protocols to transfer data. As such it has a large userbase in the healthcare industry and many others. YARA rules are a way of identifying malware (or other files) by creating rules that look for certain characteristics.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Does the provider encrypt data while in transit and at rest? A defense-in-depth strategy that includes firewalls, anti-malware, intrusion detection, and access control has long been the standard for endpoint security. Encrypt data in motion and at rest. Encryption is a key part of any cloud security strategy.

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Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

Indeed ransomware has entered the mainstream as threat actors increasingly focus their attention on critical infrastructure providers that can’t afford any downtime or disruption from a cyber incident – from food and transportation suppliers to energy and healthcare systems. Most people probably know what ransomware is (if not, go here ).

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

It can shut down your business – in the case of healthcare organizations that can be life-threatening for patients – damage your reputation with customers and employees, and invite further attacks as cybercriminals view your organization as an easy mark. All of your files are encrypted with RSA-2048 and AES-128 ciphers.”

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Ransomware, a definition Ransomware is a set of malware technologies, hacking techniques, and social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use to cause harm, breach data, and render data unusable. Step 4: Attackers use malware and exploits off-the-shelf or customize the tools to create ransomware variants and new techniques.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This includes using encryption, firewalls, and other security tools to protect your data from being intercepted or accessed by unauthorised individuals. Secure web browsing helps prevent malware infections that cause system outages, network downtime, and the loss of critical data.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2022

Ransomware has targeted schools, local governments, and, during this pandemic, even hospitals and healthcare providers…An estimated three out of every four victims of ransomware is a small business.” Estimates on the amount of ransoms paid in 2020 run into the hundreds of millions of dollars. ” Senator Chuck Grassley.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In addition to Cyber Vision, the Cisco IoT Threat Defense also includes firewalls , identity service engines (ISE), secure endpoints, and SOAR. NetCloud for IoT offers remote management, dynamic routing protocols, zone-based firewalls, and extensibility for securing edge environments. What Are IoT Devices?

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 4, 2021

During the last year, malicious actors have attacked anything from healthcare organisations and medical trials, to education and the public sector, and even business supply chains. Private-public partnerships also help victims recover their encrypted data, ultimately reducing the risks and costs associated with the attack.

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SC Magazine

JULY 6, 2021

In addition, if an attacker exploits the DICOM protocol, they could manipulate medical diagnoses, falsify scans, install malware, tamper with research, and perform other nefarious activities. Systems should also be configured in accordance with documentation provided by the manufacturer.

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