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APRIL 24, 2024

A new report from Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs (CRIL) has shed light on the origins of DragonForce, a dangerous ransomware strain that emerged in late 2023.

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MARCH 15, 2024

A recently patched vulnerability in the popular Python web framework aiohttp has swiftly landed on the radar of notorious ransomware operators, according to a report from Cyble Global Sensor Intelligence (CGSI). The flaw, tracked... The post ShadowSyndicate Ransomware Gang Targets aiohttp CVE-2024-23334 Flaw: Patch Now!

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MARCH 5, 2024

Cisco Talos observed a collaborative effort between the GhostSec and Stormous ransomware groups, conducting double extortion attacks leveraging GhostLocker and StormousX. ... The post GhostLocker & StormousX: Global Ransomware Attacks Hit 18 Nations appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Abyss Locker ransomware is a sophisticated threat that targets both Linux and Windows operating systems.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers at Netskope Threat Labs have uncovered a new ransomware strain dubbed “Evil Ant.”

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JANUARY 18, 2024

The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center has uncovered that the LockBit ransomware is being spread through malicious Word files disguised as resumes.

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MARCH 20, 2024

The Trend Micro cybersecurity team has uncovered a... The post Critical TeamCity Flaws Exploited: Ransomware, Cryptominers, and More Target Businesses appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The notorious ransomware Lockbit has been targeted by an international coalition of law enforcement agencies. Currently, both the dark web site used by Lockbit for data leaks and the site used for ransom negotiations... The post Operation Cronos: Notorious LockBit Ransomware Disrupted appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has recently uncovered a concerning development in ransomware attacks. A new threat actor, previously known as Trigona ransomware, has been identified as installing Mimic ransomware.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

In the Internet age, where cyber threats continually evolve, the rise of scripted ransomware marks a new era of digital extortion.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

The Danish Centre for Cyber Security (CFCS) is warning of increased ransomware activity, exploiting CVE-2023-20269, a vulnerability that affects the VPN feature in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)... The post Denmark’s CFCS Raises Alarm on Ransomware Exploiting Cisco VPN Flaw CVE-2023-20269 (..)

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

With many organizations now planning their annual penetration tests ("pentest" for short), a change is needed in order to accommodate remote workers. It also begs what are you allowed to test versus what is now considered taboo considering end-users may be operating with their own personal equipment?

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Nevada Ransomware, identified by Resecurity’s threat research and intelligence team, is rapidly gaining notoriety for its advanced functionality and enticing affiliate program.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The emergence of Alpha Ransomware in early 2023 caught the attention of the Threat Hunter Team from Symantec due to its striking technical and operational similarities to NetWalker, a prolific ransomware family dismantled by... The post Cybersecurity Alert: Alpha Ransomware Mirrors NetWalker’s Tactics appeared first on Penetration (..)

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The hacker group LockBit, specializing in ransomware, has published data belonging to the globally renowned aerospace company Boeing. The attack began... The post LockBit Ransomware Gang Exposes Boeing’s Data in Public Leak appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 1, 2021

Metasploit—probably the best known project for penetration testing—is an exploit framework, designed to make it easy for someone to launch an exploit against a particular vulnerable target. Lately, we have seen targeted attacks by both state-sponsored threat actors and ransomware peddlers. The need for pen-testing.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, ransomware has emerged as one of the most pervasive and damaging forms of malware.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

The Medusa ransomware has emerged as a formidable adversary. Originating as a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) in late 2022, Medusa has rapidly evolved, primarily targeting Windows environments.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

The Kasseika ransomware, identified amidst a surge in bring-your-own-vulnerable-driver (BYOVD) attacks in 2023, emerges as a formidable adversary.... ... The post Unpacking Kasseika: The Latest Ransomware to Exploit BYOVD Tactics appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

Recently, FortiGuard Labs uncovered the FAUST ransomware, a variant of the notorious Phobos family.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Concevis, a major Swiss provider of software solutions for the government, financial sector, and industrial and logistics companies in Switzerland, recently faced a ransomware attack.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

One such threat actor that has caught the attention of security experts... The post Mimo’s Multi-Threat Campaign: From CoinMiner to Mimus Ransomware appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Cerber ransomware, once a major player in the ransomware landscape, has returned after a period of inactivity, and it’s now exploiting a new vulnerability in Atlassian Confluence to deploy its payload.

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

Department of Justice has announced the FBI’s successful infiltration into the infrastructure of the ransomware group ALPHV (BlackCat). The... The post Blackout for ALPHV: DOJ Shuts Down Notorious Ransomware Gang appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In the wake of Atlassian’s disclosure of CVE-2023-22527, a critical template injection vulnerability in the Confluence Server and Data Center, Arctic Wolf Labs has uncovered threat actors are leveraging this vulnerability to deploy the... The post C3RB3R Ransomware Strikes Again: Exploiting the Confluence Vulnerability appeared first (..)

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

In an ever-evolving cyber landscape, where the churn of malware families and actor groups is relentless, Mallox ransomware emerges as a formidable adversary.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Rapid7’s Managed Detection and Response team has identified active exploitations leveraging the CVE-2023-46604 vulnerability, casting a... The post Apache ActiveMQ Servers Exploited by HelloKitty Ransomware appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

With the rise in enterprise data breaches and ransomware cyberattacks making headlines, conducting thorough security assessments has become an inevitable part of running a business operation that handles customer data.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in a joint statement on November 15 warned of an escalation in attacks by the Rhysida ransomware gang. Emerging in... The post Rhysida Ransomware Threat Grows: FBI and CISA Warn appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Official reports indicate that the cause of the breach was a ransomware virus, which... The post Ransomware Attack on Slovenia’s Largest Electricity Supplier Disrupts Operations appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

The year marked a new high in cyber attacks, with a 1% increase... The post Ransomware Surge: 1 in 10 Organizations Targeted Globally in 2023 appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The ransomware group Rhysida has publicly disclosed the hacking of the... The post Rhysida Ransomware Strikes Again: China Energy Engineering Corporation Falls Victim appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2023

This threat, known as the Phobos ransomware, has been creeping into... The post Phobos Ransomware: A Masquerading Threat Impersonating VX-Underground appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Recently, a sinister coalition has emerged, uniting three formidable ransomware gangs – BianLian,... The post BianLian, White Rabbit, and Mario Ransomware Gangs Team Up for Mega-Extortion appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

A ransomware attack compelled these medical centers to redirect patients from emergency departments to alternate facilities.... ... The post US Hospitals Targeted in Ransomware Attack, Ardent Health Services Confirms appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

With the rise in enterprise data breaches and ransomware cyberattacks making headlines, conducting thorough security assessments has become an inevitable part of running a business operation that handles customer data.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

The GRIT Ransomware Annual Report 2023 offers a comprehensive overview of the evolving ransomware landscape.

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