Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The experts exploited the vulnerability to reconstruct encryption keys and developed a decryptor that allows victims of the Rhysida ransomware to recover their encrypted data for free. Rhysida ransomware employed a secure random number generator to generate the encryption key and subsequently encrypt the data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

Security through a VPN. Among many other benefits, a VPN encrypts these files and keeps the online activity private by masking a user’s real IP address. Here are the different ways in which a VPN elevates cybersecurity: Encryption. Encryption technology in VPNs helps conceal the user’s data.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 11, 2022

4 This means that the Titan M2 hardware meets the same rigorous protection guidelines trusted by banks, carriers, and governments. And even your device backups to the cloud are end-to-end encrypted using Titan in the cloud. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 2, 2020

and foreign government organizations. and foreign government organizations. and foreign government organizations, education entities, private companies, and health agencies by unidentified cyber actors.” Consider installing and using a VPN. ” reads the alert. public health organization. .”

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Daniel Miessler

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Example 2: Using a VPN. A lot of people are confused about VPNs. If you log in at the end website you’ve identified yourself to them, regardless of VPN. VPNs encrypt the traffic between you and some endpoint on the internet, which is where your VPN is based. The Government. This is true.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

VPN services on the rise A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel that effectively conceals user traffic from internet service providers and potential snoopers, thus reducing the number of parties that can access user data even on public Wi-Fi. In Canada, a similar ban on the WeChat messenger was introduced in October.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 13, 2024

They use a single authenticator for multiple operations, including digital and physical access, file encryption and digital signature. Considering the prevalence and success of MFA fatigue attacks, many governments and security agencies such as NIST and ENISA now recommend organizations to move to phishing-resistant MFA when possible.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

US government agencies warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting the U.S. The Daixin Team group gains initial access to victims through virtual private network (VPN) servers. In one successful attack, the attackers likely exploited an unpatched vulnerability in the organization’s VPN server.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2021

“According to this actor, he had originally intended to send his targets—all senior-level executives—phishing emails to compromise their accounts, but after that was unsuccessful, he pivoted to this ransomware pretext,” Hassold wrote. – Government entities. For example, the Lockbit 2.0 Open our letter at your email.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

PYSA, aka Mespinoza, is a malware capable of exfiltrating data and encrypting users’ critical files and data stored on their systems. CERT France issued an alert a year ago about PYSA widening its reach to include French government organizations, and other governments and institutions outside of France.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 18, 2021

Most of the top incident threats mirror last year’s report, with an increase in phishing, ransomware and credential theft in the wake of the worldwide pandemic and workforce’s rapid adoption of remote work. The DBIR states that phishing, ransomware, web app attacks dominated data breaches in 2020. billion.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

This adoption brings us to the flip side of the generative AI coin: attackers are leveraging AI tools to elevate and automate phishing campaigns, craft extremely evasive malware, and reduce the development time of threats across the board. Let’s explore five predictions that should be top of mind for security leaders and organizations.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Use a VPN to Protect Online Communications. With this new mobility, organizations should make it a requirement for all employees to use a virtual private network (VPN) on their work devices, ensuring company assets and communications are secure. Top 3 online security tips for remote workers. Communicate Security Best Practices.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 26, 2022

First spotted in June 2022, the DAIXIN Team quickly got the government's attention after executing multiple ransomware attacks against organizations in the health and public health sector. As is standard these days, the ransomware attacks involved both encrypting servers and stealing data. The DAIXIN leak site.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 9, 2021

Reiterating the same that was said to the US Senate Committee last week, Blount stated that the Colonial Pipeline attack took place because the company was using a legacy VPN system that did not have a 2FA in place. And so the hacker accessed the network just by stealing the password via a phishing email. .

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IT Security Guru

OCTOBER 3, 2022

They spent some time moving around and investigating the network landscape before testing a malicious code injection into the Orion Platform – a network management system used by government organisations and businesses to manage their IT resources. government spying apparatus. Edward Snowden – the inside job.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

The affiliates used to deliver the threat via brute-forcing attacks on RDP servers or exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN servers and firewalls. and foreign government organizations. and foreign government organizations, education entities, private companies, and health agencies by unidentified cyber actors.”

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

. “AvosLocker is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) affiliate-based group that has targeted victims across multiple critical infrastructure sectors in the United States including, but not limited to, the Financial Services, Critical Manufacturing, and Government Facilities sectors. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet. They can both encrypt data and hide an IP address by using a secure chain to shield network activity. Secure wireless networks – if you have a Wi-Fi network in your workplace, ensure it is secure, encrypted, and hidden.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The most remarkable findings In early 2023, we discovered an ongoing attack targeting government entities in the APAC region by compromising a specific type of a secure USB drive, which provides hardware encryption. BlindEagle has targeted both government entities and individuals in South America.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Businesses faced constant threats with phishing scams , malware , and other tactics. Hackers shifted their focus from encrypting files and demanding ransoms to simply stealing sensitive information and threatening to expose it, leaving victims with the crippling choice of financial ruin or possible public humiliation.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

The affiliates used to deliver the threat via brute-forcing attacks on RDP servers or exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN servers and firewalls. and foreign government organizations. and foreign government organizations, education entities, private companies, and health agencies by unidentified cyber actors.”

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The gang also claimed on the ‘Stolen data’ page of their Tor leak site that they have stolen unencrypted files from K-Electric before encrypting its systems. and foreign government organizations. Consider installing and using a VPN. million ransom to recover its files.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

Where the Federal government goes, other parts of the private sector follow. So it was good to see that in response to last May’s Executive Order 14028 , the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo Wednesday outlining a new strategy for moving the federal government toward a zero trust cybersecurity posture.

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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. . Thus, it would be best if you secured all networks by incorporating firewalls and advanced encryption technology. If you have to work remotely, avoid using public Wi-Fi and activate a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2023

The second advisory, ADV230002 , notes that Trend Micro released a patch in March for CVE-2023-28005 , a secure boot bypass vulnerability in Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption Full Disk Encryption. ” The campaign was first detected in June 2023. .

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

More Phishing Attacks. Phishing may seem like an ordinary part of online life, but it could also be the initial volley in a major cyberattack. Phishing here is shorthand for the Pantheon of Ishings: generic, spearphishing (personalized), vishing (phone based), and SMishing (text based). It may look just like the real thing.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2019

Data that travels over a public hotspot network is rarely encrypted. It enables them to access and rake through your emails, target you with specific phishing mails, call you with targeted messages and even capture and exploit your payment card details if you happened to buy something online when using public Wi-Fi.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Hundreds of thousands of fake warnings of cyberattacks sent from a hacked FBI email server GravityRAT returns disguised as an end-to-end encrypted chat app Intel and AMD address high severity vulnerabilities in products and drivers New evolving Abcbot DDoS botnet targets Linux systems Retail giant Costco discloses data breach, payment card data exposed (..)

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The focus is on recovering deleted and encrypted files as quickly as possible. Determines the initial vector of infection, where your current data backups are, and the sensitivity of encrypted files. Data is recovered remotely or returned on encrypted media. Unlimited, secured VPN traffic for online privacy. Proven Data.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

According to open-source reporting, since August 2020, DarkSide actors have been targeting multiple large, high-revenue organizations, resulting in the encryption and theft of sensitive data. Enable strong spam filters to prevent phishing emails from reaching end users. other than VPN gateways, mail ports, web ports).

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

They are sending phishing emails to target senior engineers working for phone companies, they are targeting banks as well," Hacquebord says. And according to Hacquebord, they are also going after activists, government leaders, journalists, and more. Cyber mercenary investigation starts with a phishing attack. I got lucky.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2021

In 1880, the French government awarded Alexander Graham Bell roughly the equivalent of $300K as a prize for inventing the telephone. The entry point to the system was a Virtual Private Network (VPN) account. We all know how popular email and phishing attacks have become. Access should be limited to specific hosts or networks.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

The Australian government is urging companies in the region to adopt strong cybersecurity practices due to increased global risk stemming from the conflict in Ukraine. Firewall status, drive encryption status, password status and whether an antivirus or anti-malware agent is running can all contribute to improved security resilience.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Malware, phishing, and web. Phishing is also one of the prominent threats relating to scams and fraudulent offers that arrive in users’ inboxes. As an example, we could use communications between systems that are not properly encrypted. Improper encryption. It can be prevented through the use of an online VPN.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

In March 2021, government experts observed state sponsored hackers scanning the internet for servers vulnerable to the above flaws, the attackers were probing systems on ports 4443, 8443, and 10443. Attackers were exploiting the flaw in the attempt to access multiple government, commercial, and technology services networks.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

For example, a popular tactic in spyware attacks is now to send phishing e-mails from compromised corporate mail accounts of a partner organization of the intended victim. In particular, we have seen more than a few poorly crafted phishing e-mails full of clearly visible blunders in campaigns associated with well-known APTs.

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