The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Drawing on recent events and the resilient nature of cyber threats, as highlighted in an insightful piece on the LockBit ransomware saga, it’s evident that the cybersecurity landscape is more volatile than ever. ThreatHunter.ai, a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, is a leading provider of AI-driven threat hunting solutions.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2024

Businesses are constantly looking for trusted resources to help bolster their security posture. government's latest cybersecurity initiative. Small businesses make up the majority (70%) of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) supply chain. We don't expect small businesses to defend against nation-state threats alone.

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Hot for Security

MAY 21, 2021

has shut down operations after extorting regular users and small businesses of almost 9 Bitcoin, the equivalent of around $365,000, in a matter of weeks. In typical ransomware fashion, the attackers gave victims a Readme.txt file containing instructions on how to recover their encrypted files – pay 0.1

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

On Wednesday – just Wednesday – news stories emerged about an airplane maker, information technology giant and computer game company all having operations disrupted by ransomware. In the last year, such attacks have swept through every sector, affected schools, hospitals, critical infrastructure, transportation and governments.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Malware has been around for nearly 40 years, longer even than the World Wide Web, but ransomware is a different kind of threat, capable of crippling a company and damaging or destroying its critical data. Ransomware Protection and Recovery Steps. Ransomware removal tools. Ransomware recovery services. Data backup.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware. Ransomware attacks and costs.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 15, 2022

Ransom demands are increasing and impacting a wide range of targets, from small businesses to vital infrastructure and government agencies, leaving no one untouched. As a result, businesses, The post Understanding SASE and Zero-Trust to Strengthen Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2022

affiliate sideloads Cobalt Strike through Windows Defender Gootkit AaaS malware is still active and uses updated tactics Austria investigates DSIRF firm for allegedly developing Subzero spyware ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang claims to have stolen data from Creos Luxembourg S.A.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 12, 2019

In the last year, the news media has been full of stories about vicious cyber breaches on municipal governments. From Atlanta to Baltimore to school districts in Louisiana, cyber criminals have launched a wave of ransomware attacks on governments across the country.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2023

Most internet-exposed Cacti servers exposed to hacking French CNIL fined Tiktok $5.4 Most internet-exposed Cacti servers exposed to hacking French CNIL fined Tiktok $5.4

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2021

A 31-year-old Canadian man has been arrested and charged with fraud in connection with numerous ransomware attacks against businesses, government agencies and private citizens throughout Canada and the United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) contacted them regarding ransomware attacks that were based in Canada.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The worldwide cost of ransomware attacks is predicted to reach $20 billion by 2021. Ransomware targets everyone: individual users, small businesses, enterprise environments, and even government organizations. Detection of the ransomware attack source. Identification of the damaged (encrypted) files.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 28, 2023

government has sketched out a strategy to protect the National Health Service from cyberattacks. NCSC Gives Small Businesses Tools to Build Up Cyber Defenses Meanwhile the U.K.’s s National Cyber Security Centre has launched a campaign to help small businesses tighten up their defenses. By Joe Fay The U.K.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2023

million NPM packages found containing the TurkoRat infostealer Lemon Group gang pre-infected 9 million Android devices for fraudulent activities Apple fixed three new actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities KeePass 2.X

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 27, 2023

They’re also used to monitor Government buildings. Is “a test network with no firewall and little protection” an accurate reflection of a local council or Government network? Malwarebytes EDR and MDR removes all remnants of ransomware and prevents you from getting reinfected. Get a free trial below.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

No matter the level of government, we face the same risks and share the same goal – ensuring the secure delivery of government services and protecting the data of the residents we all serve. It’s important to the Healey-Driscoll administration that we foster and sustain that cross-government collaboration.”

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2021

Two years after they raised $15 million in funding, they find themselves in the sweet spot of the cybersecurity market, thanks to high-profile cyber and ransomware attacks like Kaseya , Colonial Pipeline and SolarWinds. Not surprisingly, RackTop has a number of customers in sensitive areas like government, finance and healthcare.

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SecureList

MAY 8, 2024

Ransomware attacks continue to be one of the biggest contemporary cybersecurity threats, affecting organizations and individuals alike on a global scale. As we approach International Anti-Ransomware Day, we have analyzed the major ransomware events and trends. The group itself also has a large affiliate network.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 26, 2021

While October is famous for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and we provide resources and recommendations for our customers, really every month should focus on this business-critical topic. Given the frequency of Ransomware attacks, all industries need to be increasingly vigilant. Ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

From our beginnings as a remediation consumer tool to becoming a titan in business cyber protection, let’s walk through where we’ve come and where we’re headed. By 2012, our focus intensified as we launched the Anti-Malware Small Business Edition, introducing advanced features to meet the specific demands of businesses.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Cybercrime: An Equal Opportunity Player When the media covers a cyber attack, the victim is usually a large and high-profile enterprise, a federal government agency, a popular app, or an international hotel chain. Recent findings show a staggering 82% of ransomware attacks are aimed at small businesses.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Other Iranian-based cyberattacks have included hackers targeting Albanian government systems and spear phishing scams. Nowadays, small businesses are more susceptible to spear phishing since they lack the IT security infrastructure in larger organizations. Spear phishing. Compromised email. Steps to effective security.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

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BH Consulting

MARCH 8, 2021

Last month, the Finnish therapy centre provider Vastaamo went into liquidation , having suffered a ransomware infection last year. Now Vastaamo may need to file for bankruptcy and could go out of business if it can’t pay its debts. MORE A walk-through of ransomware negotiations and the modus operandi.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Ransomware attacks via email: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts an organization’s data, holding it hostage until a ransom is paid. Email is a primary delivery method for ransomware attacks, with attackers using malicious attachments or links to infect systems.

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Spinone

JANUARY 28, 2020

So, you or someone you know got hit by ransomware. How to get rid of ransomware then? As a data protection company, we help companies and individuals restore their data corrupted by ransomware every day. Here you will find some ransomware removal tools, tips, and tricks. It’s understandable.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 4, 2022

One common type of cybersecurity issue organizations face is ransomware. Leakware is a potent, dangerous form of ransomware that emerged in 2019. It's slightly different from a standard ransomware attack—encrypting a user's files is a secondary concern. Although it's well-documented, a new type called leakware has emerged.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 4, 2023

The targeted organizations are mostly found among government, non-government organizations (NGOs), IT services, technology, discrete manufacturing, and media sectors. Malwarebytes EDR and MDR removes all remnants of ransomware and prevents you from getting reinfected. How would they even know you own a computer?

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Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2021

Are the DDoS and the fire linked?

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The DIB’s Long Tail: Small Businesses As we contemplate attacks on defense industrial base companies, a certain image may come to mind: one of hacks or attempted hacks on giant and wealthy firms like Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, BAE Systems or Raytheon. ” And its a big problem.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Governments and organizations are trying to figure out the best way to approach this issue. Unfortunately, the complexity of these systems makes it difficult for governments and organizations to protect them, while it is easy for threat actors to hide in and exploit. government in cyber policy, action, and doctrine.

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SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

Yet a BlueVoyant study of small businesses found that nearly three in ten small businesses would not be able to meet the requirements for even the lowest tier of the multi-tier CMMC. “It’s almost like learning a new language.” “It’s almost like learning a new language.”

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently launched a new website aimed at educating small business owners on the risks of cybercrime and the steps they can take to protect their business. Cyberattacks can be particularly devastating to small businesses. This amount climbs once indirect expenses are considered.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2021

Microsoft released an Exchange On-premises Mitigation Tool (EOMT) tool to small businesses for the fix of ProxyLogon vulnerabilities. Most targeted sectors have been Government/Military (17% of all exploit attempts), followed by Manufacturing (14%), and then Banking (11%).

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

A new piece of Ryuk Stealer targets government, military and finance sectors. A new piece of Snake Ransomware targets ICS processes. Cisco Small Business Switches affected by DoS and information disclosure flaws. US Govn contractor Electronic Warfare Associates infected with Ryuk ransomware. Shlayer malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2021

Specific targets included unemployment insurance, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, and Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loans. One of the most prevalent schemes seen during the pandemic has been government impersonators. Ransomware and Tech Support. 146 million in losses.

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