Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

On September 25, newcomer ransomware group RansomedVC claimed to have successfully compromised the computer systems of entertainment giant Sony. It looks as if this is fall-out from the attack on Sony that was claimed by the Cl0p ransomware gang in June. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Prevent intrusions.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2024

Ransomware groups are liars, yes, but even when these dangerous cybercriminals would ransack organizations and destroy entire companies, a few select groups espoused a sort of “honor among thieves.” But, as can be expected from ransomware groups, these were nothing but lies. Change your password. Stop malicious encryption.

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

Your personal devices—laptops, smartphones, and tablets—hold a wealth of sensitive information that cybercriminals target through malware , ransomware , and other cyber threats. VPN for privacy Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to browse the internet securely and maintain control over your online privacy.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

The Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has promised to reach out to individuals whose information has been stolen by a ransomware group. ” While that is good news from a healthcare perspective, the ransomware operators did obtain something of value. . Change your password. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 3, 2022

Soon after, the ransomware group LAPSUS$ claimed responsibility and threatened to leak 1 TB in exfiltrated data. So many times that ransomware fatigue is starting to become the new security fatigue. If you recognize one or more of them we would encourage you to not only change them, but also to start using a password manager.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 29, 2023

The Ohio History Connection (OHC) has posted a breach notification in which it discloses that a ransomware attack successfully encrypted internal data servers. OHC is a statewide history nonprofit chartered in 1885 that manages more than 50 sites and museums across the state. Change your password. Prevent intrusions.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) after observing Vice Society threat actors disproportionately targeting the education sector with ransomware attacks.

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SecureBlitz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As students embrace technological devices and the internet, they become prime targets for cybercriminals, hackers, and even fellow students. Cybercriminals may use ransomware to encrypt students' educational documents, making them […] The post 20 Essential Cybersecurity Tips For Students appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

Ransomware group Money Message has claimed responsibility for the attack. The gang claims that they encrypted almost the entire PharMerica infrastructure, and has published parts of the stolen data to their leak site. Image courtesy of BleepingComputer Money Message is a new ransomware which targets both Windows and Linux systems.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 24, 2023

The Rise of the Sovereign Cloud sparsh Thu, 05/25/2023 - 04:04 One of the big ironies about data on the internet is that once the goal of achieving a centreless web of data communication (the internet itself) had been developed and built out, the next area of focus became how to draw borders around it.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Passwords for accounts should be unique for every account and should compromise a long string of distinct characters, lower and upper case letters, and numbers. It is difficult to remember all passwords. That is where a password manager for business comes in to help keep track of passwords. Set up firewalls.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As home users, many of the threats we cover will only affect you second hand, such as disruptions after a company suffers a ransomware attack, or when your private information is sold online after a data breach. We have seen news of ChatGPT leaking user’s information and law enforcement asking for backdoors in encryption routines.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

Riccardi engagingly chronicles how company leaders raced down the path of Internet-centric operations, and then cloud-centric operations, paying far too little attention to unintended data security consequences. LW: You discuss password management and MFA; how big a bang for the buck is adopting best practices in these areas?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Fortunately, vendor surveys identify five key cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2024: compromised credentials, attacks on infrastructure, organized and advanced adversaries, ransomware, and uncontrolled devices. No specific tool exists to defend specifically against nation state attacks, ransomware gangs, or hacktivists.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 29, 2022

From the past few hours, a news piece related to Wi-Fi vulnerability on Android phones is doing rounds on the internet and security analysts state that the threat could be larger than what is being projected. Third is the news related to Napa Valley College, which released a press statement admitting a ransomware attack.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

The phishing sites used a Telegram instant message bot to forward any submitted credentials in real-time, allowing the attackers to use the phished username, password and one-time code to log in as that employee at the real employer website. 0ktapus often leveraged information or access gained in one breach to perpetrate another.

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 2, 2019

Cryptocurrency retreat will make ransomware less profitable: The gold rush for bitcoin and similar currencies went hand-in-hand with a plague of ransomware: Bitcoin’s peak at close to $20,000 in value in 2017 coincided with a 400% increase in ransomware attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

A cryptanalytic attack is one where unauthorized actors breach a cryptographic security system through exhaustive searches for information related to the encryption scheme. Cryptanalytic attacks target operating systems that purposely avoid storing passwords in plaintext – and, instead, store a cryptographic hash of the password.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

Limited Data Backup and Recovery Plans Attacks using ransomware are more common than ever, and schools are not exempt from this danger. The lack of robust data backup and recovery policies in educational institutions makes them more vulnerable to ransomware assaults that encrypt data. Regularly back up your data.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

The most common security threats to online gamers include: Computer viruses and trojan malware – The likelihood of someone with an internet connection suffering a computer virus is high. Ransomware – Usually associated with enterprises, ransomware is also found to infect systems and consoles used by online gamers.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Remember, sometimes a little common sense goes a lot further than the fanciest encryption out there. Ransomware is another significant threat, where attackers encrypt an organization's data and demand payment for its release. The key here is implementing smart, affordable cybersecurity strategies that work best for nonprofits.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2023

These involve viruses, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware, among many others. Use encryption There are several types of encryption that recruitment and job agencies can use to protect their clients from data breaches. On the other end of the spectrum, data-in-transit encryption protects data shared over networks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks. Also, small businesses are vulnerable to malware, brute-force attacks, ransomware, and social attacks and may not survive one incident.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

With lateral movement across a victim’s IT infrastructure, threat actors can escalate privileges, spread malware , extract data , and disrupt IT services as with ransomware attacks. Also read : Best Internet Security Suites & Software. SamSam Ransomware: Malware Specializing in RDP. Remote Desktop Software Features.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

Also, employees install more and more cybersecurity solutions, from password managers and ad blockers to Virtual Private Networks. At the same time, 28% of organizations experienced ransomware attacks. A VPN for PC could encrypt and reroute internet traffic but also block malicious websites.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

A nationwide loss of power could create a ripple effect, causing disruption to internet telecommunications, water, sewage, fuel and gas supplies. Ransomware can cause severe disruptions within healthcare, as it can jeopardise sensitive patient health information and interrupt the critical systems that medical facilities need to operate.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Attackers employed a custom tunneling tool to achieve this, it forwards client traffic to the server, the malware encrypts the traffic using trivial binary encryption. The group is considered responsible for the massive WannaCry ransomware attack, a string of SWIFT attacks in 2016, and the Sony Pictures hack.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Most likely you didn’t pause before you clicked, and got phished or compromised in some other way–possibly by an internet of things device connected to your home network. Consider using a password manager. Or use a password manager.). Tip: Back up everything (for more, see below). Your Finances Glitch.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Improved Passwords: Organizations seeking improved security will typically increase password strength requirements to add complexity or more frequent password rotation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The use of non-approved applications, known as ‘shadow IT’ can introduce dangerous points of vulnerability, but good application management practices can ensure that only approved programs are being used with proper oversight from a security professional.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

According to Forbes , the cyberthreats that SMBs most commonly face are “ransomware, misconfigurations and unpatched systems, credential stuffing and social engineering.”. Ransomware, simply put, means cybercriminals lock your data and hold it captive for a ransom payment. Routinely delete old apps, or accounts that you no longer use.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Protecting yourself from phishing and malware attacks is not only important, it’s a fundamental Internet survival skill, made even more essential if you have a web presence you depend on. Using strong, non-dictionary passwords. Never reusing those passwords. Using a password manager like LastPass , KeePass , etc.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

A cryptanalytic attack is one where unauthorized actors breach a cryptographic security system through exhaustive searches for information related to the encryption scheme. Cryptanalytic attacks target operating systems that purposely avoid storing passwords in plaintext – and, instead, store a cryptographic hash of the password.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

They would come for all kinds of data since data like credit card numbers equal directly to money, government or corporate secrets can be sold, and they can encrypt all kinds of critical data for ransom. Additionally, consider using a password manager to securely store and manage your passwords.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

In May 2017, the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) rolled out its Cyber Security Framework mandating detailed data security rules, including a requirement to encrypt and containerize business data in all computing formats. Ransomware hacking groups extorted at least $144.35 million from U.S. Cyber hygiene isn’t difficult.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Definition, Threats & Protections Public Internet Threats If your enterprise network is connected to the public internet, every single threat on the internet can render your business vulnerable too. These threaten enterprise networks because malicious traffic from the internet can travel between networks.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A variety of internet safety features, including a warning when you are about to enter a potentially malicious website and blocking automatic, malicious downloads. By adding the human element to your security environment, Bitdefender GravityZone Elite helps minimize management overhead and gives you ever-present visibility and control.

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