NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Table of Contents What is penetration testing? How penetration testing is done How to choose a penetration testing company How NetSPI can help Penetration testing enables IT security teams to demonstrate and improve security in networks, applications, the cloud, hosts, and physical locations.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Penetration testing is a critically important cybersecurity practice, but one that many organizations lack the on-staff skills to do themselves. Fortunately, there are many pentesting services out there that can do the job for them across a range of budgets and needs.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. Revisiting the LockBit 3.0 builder files The LockBit 3.0

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

CISA has published an analysis of the FiveHands ransomware, the same malware that was analyzed a few days ago by researchers from FireEye’s Mandiant experts. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published an analysis of the FiveHands ransomware that was recently detailed by FireEye’s Mandiant. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

At Kaspersky, we constantly monitor the financial cyberthreat landscape, which includes threats to financial institutions, such as banks, and financially motivated threats, such as ransomware, that target a broader range of industries. Increase in red team penetration testing frameworks: False. Ransomware payment methods: False.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

British multinational oil and gas company Shell has confirmed that it has suffered a ransomware attack conducted by the Clop group. Our IT teams are investigating to understand and manage any risks, and take appropriate action, she said. The Clop ransomware gang claims to have hacked hundreds of companies by exploiting the above issue.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 15, 2021

While October is designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, focusing on keeping your company and customers safe should be a constant priority, especially with the growing number and sophistication of ransomware attacks worldwide. This is the classic attack scenario that comes to mind for most folks when you hear the word “ransomware.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 24, 2021

Yesterday, we announced that (ISC)² has granted free access to its "Ransomware: Identify, Protect, Detect, Recover" course through the Professional Development Institute to anyone who is interested in learning more about prevention and remediation. In March, CNA Financial reportedly paid ransomware attackers $40 million.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In a year where ransomware has raised the alert levels everywhere, the go-to answer from many is redundancy through offline, remote backups – but are they enough? As ransomware threats loom, we look at where backups fall short, and what to keep in mind to optimize network and data security. Where Backups Fall Short Against Ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In a year in which ransomware attacks seem to get worse by the day, companies have made surprising progress defending themselves against attacks. Ransomware protection spending (source: Cymulate). Where the greatest optimism comes in is in what tends to happen when a company is hit with ransomware, according to the report.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Misuse of these tools is a common ransomware technique to inhibit system recovery.

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NetSpi Executives

JANUARY 8, 2024

In case you missed it, Chubb, one of the leading publicly traded property and casualty insurance companies, announced an innovative collaboration with NetSPI to strengthen client cyber-risk profiles via enhanced attack surface management and penetration testing solutions.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This post covers highlights of our analysis, including the rise of ransomware as a service (RaaS), the six nastiest malware groups, and the role of artificial intelligence in both cybersecurity and cyberthreats. Their tactics have evolved significantly over the years, with ransomware now the malware of choice for cybercriminals.

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Zigrin Security

AUGUST 9, 2023

Penetration testing is how you find out, but with three main types, black-box, grey-box, and white-box, how do you choose? Penetration tests can sound intimidating, but it’s one of the best ways to identify vulnerabilities before the bad guys do. black-box penetration testing is for you! Thrill seekers!

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 18, 2022

During such reconnaissance operations, attackers collect relevant data about their victims, but it’s not without risks for them. Also read: Best Penetration Testing Tools. Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools. What Data Do Hackers Collect? The Top Reconnaissance Tools.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

IBM’s “ 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report ” details the costs that come from a data breach as a result of various cybersecurity risks. An extremely important part of overall cybersecurity planning is performing a cybersecurity risk assessment. What is a cybersecurity risk assessment? Why is it important?

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McAfee

JUNE 17, 2021

Imagine if you had one place where you found a comprehensive real time security posture that tells you exactly where the looming current cyber risks are and the impact? Take, for example, the May 7th DarkSide ransomware attack that shut down Colonial Pipeline’s distribution network. Risk and Posture. Risk and Posture.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 22, 2023

At least 30 percent of these web apps—over 3,000 assets—have at least one exploitable or high risk vulnerability. High-profile data breaches frequently make headlines, so the risks associated with PII exposure are well-publicized. Focusing on these maximizes risk reduction while minimizing remediation workload.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: The economic impact of phishing, ransomware, business logic hacking, Business Email Compromise (BEC) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks continues to be devastating. How can companies minimize risks? Regular training and simulations can help reduce risks associated with human errors.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2024

The year may have changed but ransomware shows no signs of slowing. Symantec discovered a new ransomware strain in the wild, called TISAK. Meanwhile Wired named two ransomware gangs, Alphv and CIOp, among its ‘most dangerous people 2023’ list. its central thesis calls for a ban on ransomware payments.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Learn more about Cybersecurity Risk Management Red Teams Red teams simulate the tactics, techniques, and procedures ( TTPs ) an adversary might use against the organization. Improved risk management : Risk assessments help organizations prioritize devices or systems to patch and protect.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The attacks analyzed by the researchers aimed at deploying Netcat, Cobalt Strike beacon, RAT-el (open-source penetration testing tool) and others on the target systems. In one of the attacks observed by the experts, the threat actors attempted to install the AnyDesk software and tried to infect the network with the Buhti Ransomware.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2023

My Fireside Chat podcasts to come will get into their insights about reducing the risk of access manipulation by continuously and comprehensively monitoring access patterns. It’s easier than ever for malicious hackers to get deep access, steal data, spread ransomware, disrupt infrastructure and attain long run unauthorized access.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2023

At a minimum, penetration testing should be recurring and done by a third party that can objectively assess the risks in the environment,” Paul Tracey, CEO of security firm Innovative Technologies, told Cybernews. Organizations face downtime, data loss, reputation, consumer confidence, civil lawsuits, and ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

An external vulnerability scan involves simulating attacks on your external-facing systems to identify potential weaknesses that malicious hackers could exploit, similar to an automated penetration test. Also read: Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Testing: An Important Difference What Are Internal Vulnerability Scans?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The cloud computing services company was hit by a ransomware attack in early December that disrupted the mail servers for thousands of customers. The growing number of data privacy regulations has raised the potential consequences of cybersecurity breaches, spurring demand for GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) software.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2023

My Fireside Chat podcasts to come will get into their insights about reducing the risk of access manipulation by continuously and comprehensively monitoring access patterns. It’s easier than ever for malicious hackers to get deep access, steal data, spread ransomware, disrupt infrastructure and attain long run unauthorized access.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

This and many other vulnerabilities pose a significant risk, as they not only permit unauthorized access to individual devices but also enable hackers to infiltrate huge hospital networks and cause mass disruption through malicious software. Vulnerabilities in medical devices present significant risks, expanding the potential for breaches.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 19, 2022

million patients have been exposed to a ransomware infection after a Colorado-based debt collection firm serving hundreds of medical facilities and hospitals across America was breached. In the last 18 months, companies have been misled into believing that investing in backup and recovery solutions is the answer to their ransomware woes.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Most organizations develop three to five-year phasing plans for most IT and cyber products to align with the manufacturer’s end-of-development, end-of-support, and end-of-life product life cycles and keep up with the latest security risks. Threat modeling (Risk management, vulnerability, and penetration testing).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Seeing many websites left vulnerable was unexpected, as attacks against universities have historically been very common, starting from DDoS attacks launched by students trying to cancel classes to full-blown ransomware attacks,” Cybernews researchers said. Six universities were ranked in the Top 100 list, and 13 were in the Top 1000 list.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Be On Your Guard with the Most Treacherous Insider Roles A paramount priority when addressing the threat is to distinguish the fundamental insider risks.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

The report also includes actionable insights to help organizations strengthen their security posture and proactively mitigate potential risk. This variant shares similarities with the Conti ransomware, as it incorporates a large portion of Conti's leaked source code.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The predictions, based on our extensive experience, help individuals and businesses improve their cybersecurity and prevent the vast range of possible risks. Moreover, the ransomware gang ransomExx also abuses open source software by recompiling it to load a malicious shellcode; Notepad++ was also used in one of their attacks.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The LockBit group has finally given up any prospect of extracting a ransom from Royal Mail and published the files it stole from the company in a recent ransomware attack. It was the most widely used ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) in 2022, by far. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Detect intrusions.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By understanding their motivations, we can better comprehend the risks and develop effective strategies to protect ourselves. Malware and Ransomware Malware, short for malicious software, is a broad term that encompasses various types of software designed to harm or gain unauthorized access to systems.

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Herjavec Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As cyber breaches and ransomware attacks skyrocket, businesses now have no choice but to face the truth — cybersecurity is no longer an option. Start with assessing your current program capabilities and identifying your greatest risks. Fortify areas that are most at risk. Penetration Testing.

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