Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2024

QR Code Scams: What You Need to Know About This Phishing Tactic madhav Tue, 03/19/2024 - 06:10 In a world where individuals and organizations alike are increasingly dependent on digital processes, cybercriminals are constantly looking for and developing new ways to exploit technology to take advantage of their targets.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

One of the most alarming trends our ThreatDown Intelligence team has noticed lately is the increased exploitation of legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools by ransomware gangs in their attacks. The Barclays banking scam we wrote about in February 2024 is an example of this approach. Exploited by CACTUS.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

The Change Healthcare ransomware attack has taken a third cruel twist. A new ransomware group, RansomHub, has listed the organisation as a victim on its dark web leak site, saying it has 4 TB of “highly selective data,” which relates to “all Change Health clients that have sensitive data being processed by the company.”

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers recently published lessons learned from the disruptive and costly ransomware attack in May 2021 on Ireland’s public health system. The unusually candid post-mortem found that nearly two months elapsed between the initial intrusion and the launching of the ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 20, 2022

It’s time for another tale of remote desktop disaster, as a newish form of ransomware carves out a name for itself. Bleeping Computer reports that individuals behind Venus ransomware are breaking into “publicly exposed Remote Desktop services”, with the intention of encrypting any and all Windows devices.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 28, 2024

This group is known for deploying the Black Basta ransomware attack. On May 15, 2024, Microsoft released details about how this financially motivated group […] The post Black Basta Ransomware Attack: Microsoft Quick Assist Flaw appeared first on TuxCare.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

The Change Healthcare ransomware attack has taken a third cruel twist. A new ransomware group, RansomHub, has listed the organisation as a victim on its dark web leak site, saying it has 4 TB of “highly selective data,” which relates to “all Change Health clients that have sensitive data being processed by the company.”

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2020

DeathRansom was considered fake ransomware due to the fact that it did not implement an effective encryption process, but now things are changing. DeathRansom is a ransomware family that was initially classified as a joke because it did not implement an effective encryption scheme. ” continues the report. .

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Related: What local government can do to repel ransomware Ransomware came into existence in 1989 as a primitive program dubbed the AIDS Trojan that was spreading via 5.25-inch inch diskettes. inch diskettes. FBI spoofs 2012 – 2013.

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SecureList

JULY 11, 2022

In terms of topics and techniques, text-based fraud can be divided into several types: Dating scams. Let’s take a look at these types of scams and see why they work. Dating scams. Example of a dating scam e-mail. Dating scams are the least common type of message-based fraud. 419 scam with transactions.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As you may have read in our November Ransomware Review , Scattered Spider is a relatively new, albeit dangerous, ransomware gang who made headlines in September for attacking MGM Resorts and Caesar Entertainment. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Stop malicious encryption. Detect intrusions.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 15, 2024

Following the February 21 attack on Change Healthcare , scores of people in the US have been living with the brutal, real-world effects of ransomware. There are thousands of “big game” ransomware attacks like this every year—large scale cyberattacks that can bring entire organisations to a halt. Stop malicious encryption.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 6, 2024

For the second time in only four months, all is not well on the ALPHV (aka BlackCat) ransomware gang’s dark web site. ” The ALPHV ransomware dark web site has a new look So far, so FBI, but all is not what it seems. .” ALPHV is arguably the second most dangerous ransomware group in the world.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 6, 2020

Related : How ransomware became a scourge Ransomware attacks and email fraud have spiked to record levels across the U.S. These scams rely on the failure of a subordinate employee to recognize a cleverly spoofed email directive. Texas, coincidentally, also happens to be the latest poster child for ransomware victimization.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 22, 2024

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Law enforcement reels in phishing-as-a-service whopper Mental health company Cerebral failed to protect sensitive personal data, must pay $7 million Cannabis investment scam JuicyFields ends in 9 arrests Should you share your location with your partner? Giant Tiger breach sees 2.8

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Hot for Security

MARCH 2, 2021

Internet scams are everywhere, inflicting billions of dollars in reported losses from victims each year. Anyone can fall for online scams, as tactics are tailored to the interests of all age groups. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common scams: Coronavirus-related scams. IRS and Bank-related scams.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported that AvosLocker ransomware is being used in attacks targeting US critical infrastructure. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a joint cybersecurity advisory warning of AvosLocker ransomware attacks targeting multiple US critical infrastructure. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

As vaccines are made available, the security industry expects a wide number of phishing scams to surface that lure people into buying “early releases” of vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. Similarly, as President Biden tries to roll out COVID-19 relief, we expect to see scams around any new programs the new administration enacts.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2023

Ransomware generates big money for the groups behind it, with new research confirming (some) of the scale of the problem. It’s claimed that ransomware groups could pull in around $900 million in 2023, with the return of “big game hunting” being one of the key factors for the bump. What is big game hunting?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

of all Mac detections in 2020—the rest can be attributed to Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) and Adware ThiefQuest tricked many researchers into believing it was the first example of ransomware on macOS since 2017, but the malware was hiding its real activity of massive data exfiltration. In short, in 2020, cyberthreats evolved.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Though we may be stuck with endless COVID-19 scams and a gradual visible rise in all manner of cryptocurrency hijinks, the old school attacks are as perilous as ever; CISA, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, have released their 2021 report detailing the increasing globalised threat of the ransomware menace.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 18, 2021

Created and installed ransomware onto the computers of their customers, netting more than 360 million won (approximately US $320,000.). Ultimately, according to reports, the rogue staff would plant ransomware onto the computers of any customers – even those who didn’t bring their computers in due to a ransomware problem.

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Hacker Combat

MAY 27, 2021

What actions do you take when it dawns on you that your files have been encrypted with a view of illegally denying you access? Do you want to find out what to do after a ransomware attack? Ransomware attacks have certainly been on the rise since the advent of the information age. The Stages of a Ransomware Attack .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The FBI recently published a warning stating that ransomware gang OnePercent Group has been attacking companies in the US since November 2020. Ransomware is then downloaded and the breach is underway. Ransomware is then downloaded and the breach is underway. How to spot their scam and protect yourself.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Ransomware is everywhere these days, striking fear into the hearts of IT and business managers alike. And studies support that perception, showing ransomware growing in both prevalence and effectiveness. Best Ransomware Removal Tools. Here we’ll focus on removal tools. Protect against cloud threats and misconfiguration.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

On the 14th of May, the Health Service Executive (HSE) , Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare system, fell victim to a Conti ransomware attack, forcing the organization to shut down more than 80,000 affected endpoints and plunging them back to the age of pen and paper. Threat profile: Conti ransomware.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Identifying scams Before we dive headfirst into the cyber safety tips, let’s equip ourselves with the ultimate weapon: knowledge. Scams are the digital equivalent of a snake oil salesperson peddling miracle cures. Let’s embrace the golden rule of scam detection: skepticism. Sweepstakes and awards scams Congratulations!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 3, 2023

CISA of the United States has issued a warning to all public and private entities to stay away from the Royal Ransomware group. Royal Ransomware gang has been active since September 2022 and demands a sum ranging between $1m to $11 million that needs to be paid in Bitcoins.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

What is ransomware and how does it work? Ransomware is malicious software that infects a computer and restricts the computer’s use until the victim pays a ransom to restore functionality. A ransomware compromise begins with a vulnerable computer or computer with vulnerable third-party software. Why is ransomware so successful?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

FBI warns ransomware gangs are actively targeting organizations in the food and agriculture sector. Small farms, large producers, processors and manufacturers, and markets and restaurants are particularly exposed to ransomware attacks. ransomware and phishing scams). ” reads the FBI’s PIN. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

No matter if you are a business owner or work in any other sector like healthcare, education, or finance – in 2020, ransomware is officially after your cloud data. This new, more malicious type of ransomware is called ransomware 2.0. So, how do your files in the cloud get compromised during the ransomware attack?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2021

companies urging them to take the ransomware threat more seriously as the Biden Administration ramps up its responses following recent attacks linked to Russia-based hacker groups on two major corporations. That attack followed a dramatic ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline that nearly ground the East Coast of the U.S.

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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. A VPN encrypts your internet connection, protecting your data from prying eyes. But it’s not just about identity theft.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Ransomware activity decreased in the third quarter of 2022 (Q3 2022), as actors regrouped and refocused after a busy start to the year. Despite this, attacks on high-profile targets—as well as potentially politically motivated attacks—kept our eyes on ransomware this quarter. from the previous quarter. of all victims.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Android 14 developer preview highlights multiple security improvements One in nine online stores are leaking your data, says study New ESXiArgs encryption routine outmaneuvers recovery methods TrickBot gang members sanctioned after pandemic ransomware attacks Update now! Apple patches vulnerabilities in MacOS and iOS Update now!

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Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2019

Such scams typically notify the recipient that he/she is being sued, and instruct them to review the attached file and respond within a few days — or else. Please download and read the attached encrypted document carefully. You have 7 days to reply to this e-mail or we will be forced to step forward with this action.

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