Naked Security

JUNE 28, 2023

Technically, it’s “up to $10 million”, but it’s potentially a LOT of money, nevertheless…

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Ransomware 121

Dark Reading

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Once they compromise an victim with an initial ransomware attack, threat actors are ready to deploy a secondary attack with a different strain, which could leave even more damage.

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Ransomware 125

The Hacker News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Ransomware attacks keep increasing in volume and impact largely due to organizations' weak security controls. According to a recent RSM survey, 62% of mid-market companies believe they are at risk of ransomware in the next 12 According to a recent RSM survey, 62% of mid-market companies believe they are at risk of ransomware in the next 12

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Threatpost

AUGUST 19, 2021

Oliver Tavakoli, CTO at Vectra, lays out the different layers of ransomware defense all companies should implement.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 11, 2022

This year was interesting because it asked for specific ransomware prevention techniques and protections. Each year it gives me an insight into what insurance vendors are using to rate the risks and threats to our business and what they are stressing I should have as best practices. Here are the questions that stood out.

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Dark Reading

MAY 5, 2023

Sweeping changes implemented since the May 2021 cyberattack are helping — but more work remains to be done, security experts say.

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Threatpost

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Oliver Tavakoli, CTO at Vectra AI, takes us inside the coming nexus of ransomware, supply-chain attacks and cloud deployments.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 13, 2021

Even with plenty of old problems to contend with, an expert suggests security pros need to get ready for new and more powerful automated ransomware tools.

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Ransomware 158

Bleeping Computer

APRIL 29, 2021

After just a few months of activity, the operators of Babuk ransomware briefly posted a short message about their intention to quit the extortion business after having achieved their goal. [.].

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2023

Are you ready for a challenge? Are you ready to conquer the impossible ? If so, then you might be ready for the ultimate challenge—taking a vacation while working in IT or computer security. If so, then you might be ready for the ultimate challenge—taking a vacation while working in IT or computer security.

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Ransomware 78

Dark Reading

APRIL 11, 2023

Incident response experts share their secrets for success when it comes to creating a professional-grade ransomware response playbook. Are you ready for the worst?

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Ransomware 91

Bleeping Computer

JUNE 30, 2021

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released the Ransomware Readiness Assessment (RRA), a new module for its Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET). [.].

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

At first, hackers posted a message on their data leak site that said: Sensitive data was exfiltrated and ready to be […] The post Lockbit Targeted Boeing with Ransomware. Three days later, the threat group removed the aircraft company`s name from the victim list.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 4, 2024

On April 2, 2024, Jackson County tweeted that it had identified significant disruptions within its IT systems, “potentially attributable to a ransomware attack” Jackson County is one of 114 counties in Missouri, with a population of approximately 718,000 people, mostly in Kansas City. Prevent intrusions. Detect intrusions.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Lockbit ransomware gang claims to have hacked the aerospace manufacturer and defense contractor Boeing and threatened to leak the stolen data. The Lockbit ransomware group today added Boeing to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. ransomware ??????: In 2022, Boeing recorded $66.61 In 2022, Boeing recorded $66.61

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Snatch ransomware group announced it had hacked the food giant Kraft Heinz, the company is investigating the claims. Kraft Heinz produces a wide range of popular food products, including condiments, sauces, cheese, snacks, and ready-to-eat meals. ” reads the alert.

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Dark Reading

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Ransomware in particular poses a major threat, but security vendors say there has been an increase in Linux-targeted cryptojacking, malware, and vulnerability exploits as well, and defenders need to be ready.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 7, 2024

The most serious cyberthreat faced by organizations is ransomware, and on any given month, in almost any country, the services sector is the one hardest hit by ransomware. And, as you can read in our 2024 State of Malware report , cybercriminals continue to evolve their tactics.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 21, 2021

2021 has raised serious doubts about the cyber readiness of today’s critical infrastructure. The incident is emblematic of widespread cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 6, 2023

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: The end looms for Meta's behavioural advertising in Europe Microsoft Teams used in phishing campaign to bypass multi-factor authentication Film companies lose battle to unmask Reddit users FAQ: How does Malwarebytes ransomware rollback work? Want to learn more about how we can help protect your business?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Here’s our guidance on ransomware prevention, readiness, and response. The post DPRK Advisory: How to Better Protect Your Organization From State-Sponsored Ransomware appeared first on Flashpoint. A new advisory outlines the TTPs state-sponsored DPRK cyber threat actors use to hold organizations ransom.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Peter is an IT manager for a technology manufacturer that got hit with a Russian ransomware strain called “ Zeppelin ” in May 2020. After two weeks of stalling their extortionists, Peter’s bosses were ready to capitulate and pay the ransom demand. A typical Zeppelin ransomware note.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 4, 2022

AstraLocker Ransomware is all set to shut down its operations as it has shifted its operations towards Cryptojacking. The hackers behind the malware have issued an official statement on this note and added that they were ready to provide a free decryption tool to their victims, if any.

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CompTIA on Cybersecurity

JULY 9, 2021

Just as US businesses were closing down for the July 4 long holiday weekend, the REvil ransomware group attacked—impacting the MSP community more directly than any previous incident. Sadly, it was an inevitable attack, one that many cyber experts have been expecting. The other shoe finally dropped, and tech companies came to help.

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Ransomware 52

CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

If there’s an intrusion or a ransomware attack on your company, will your security team come out swinging, ready for a real fight?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Questcon’s Cyber Ready Program that has study material and training modules for students across primary, secondary and tertiary sectors. Note- From September 2020 to July 2021, Australia has witnessed a 300% surge in the ransomware attacks that targeted its public and private entities on a severe note since then.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 23, 2023

The threat actors are adamant in their demand for charging cryptocurrency in millions and are not ready to entertain any negotiation of hackers. Play Ransomware gang is suspected to be behind the incident. NOTE- Play Ransomware aka PlayCrypt is a kind of file encrypting malware that was first identified in June 2022.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2022

The ransomware hits. press release ready NOW appeared first on Security Boulevard. The corporate sky is falling. All hell breaks loose. . The post Get that ‘We’ve been hacked!’

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 11, 2022

From financial institutions to meat producers, it seems every industry has been impacted by ransomware in the past year — maybe even the past week. Related: Tech solutions alone can’t stop ransomware. Put simply, ransomware attacks are on the rise because of profits. Why the stark increase? Low cost attacks.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The long arm of the law just reached out and dragged Yaroslav Vasinskyi into the American criminal justice system, readying charges against the Ukrainian man for a REvil ransomware attack against a U.S. company, Kaseya, in July. Law enforcement also relieved another operative of $6 million in ransom payments. The post Gotcha!

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2023

Japan’s National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC) has been infiltrated for months. Threat actors have infiltrated Japan’s National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC) for as much as nine months.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 22, 2022

A ransomware hit Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in the early hours of today, crippling a portion of the institute’s network from the past 5 hours. The second largest University seems to have been hit badly as whole of the printers operating in the campus are displaying the ransomware note.

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Technology Ransomware Insurance Education 97

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

A survey conducted by Cloud Security service provider NordLocker has stated that the year 2020 witnessed ransomware spreading gangs targeting over 35 industries of which Construction Industry was hit the most. With Construction firms topping the list of Ransomware targets, some might get a doubt about why they are getting badly hit.

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The Hacker News

APRIL 1, 2022

Threat actor groups like Wizard Spider and Sandworm have been wreaking havoc over the past few years – developing and deploying cybercrime tools like Conti, Trickbot, and Ryuk ransomware. To ensure cybersecurity providers are battle ready, MITRE Engenuity uses

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Webroot

APRIL 5, 2024

And ransomware attacks have grown by 278 percent over the same period. Conclusion As ransomware becomes more sophisticated and data breaches occur more frequently, healthcare organizations must stay vigilant. We’re ready to help out as your trusted cybersecurity partner. Read the full case study.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 27, 2021

and Bulgarian authorities this week seized the darkweb site used by the NetWalker ransomware cybercrime group to publish data stolen from its victims. The victim shaming site maintained by the NetWalker ransomware group, after being seized by authorities this week. ” Image: Chainalysis.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 11, 2022

VX-Underground, a malware research group claims that Panasonic became a victim of Conti Ransomware group’s malware spreading campaign that was into the business of distributing file encrypting malware to large organizations that could pay huge ransoms.

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