Schneier on Security

MAY 21, 2021

In the first, hackers encrypt data with ransomware A and then re-encrypt that data with ransomware B. The other path involves what Emsisoft calls a “side-by-side encryption” attack, in which attacks encrypt some of an organization’s systems with ransomware A and others with ransomware B.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Johnson Controls International suffered a ransomware attack that impacted the operations of the company and its subsidiaries. Johnson Controls International announced it has suffered a ransomware attack that impacted many systems of the company, Bleeping Computer reported. ” reported Bleeping Computer. .”

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, ransomware remains a pervasive and destructive weapon in the arsenal of cybercriminals. Among the various ransomware strains, Phobos has gained notoriety for its sophisticated capabilities and devastating consequences. What is Phobos Ransomware?

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Newcomer ransomware group RansomedVC claims to have successfully compromised the computer systems of entertainment giant Sony. As ransomware gangs do, it made the announcement on its dark web website, where it sells data that it's stolen from victims' computer networks. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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Dark Reading

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Ransomware-as-a-service affiliate ShadowSyndicate is unusual for the size of its malicious infrastructure and the fact that it's distributing seven different ransomware strains.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The German police in cooperation with the US Secret Service have executed search warrants against suspected members of the DoppelPaymer ransomware group in Germany and Ukraine. Over the last years, DoppelPaymer claimed responsibility for a high-profile ransomware attack on Kia Motors America. Prevent intrusions. Prevent intrusions.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 29, 2023

Ransomware attacks from the 8Base group claimed the second largest number of victims over the past 30 days, says VMware. The post 8Base Ransomware Attacks Show Spike in Activity appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Bleeping Computer last week reported that Johnson Controls International has suffered a ransomware attack that impacted many systems of the company. Threat actors initially breached the systems at Asia offices, the ransomware also targeted the VMware ESXi servers. reported Bleeping Computer. ” reads the article published by CNN.

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This week has been a busy ransomware week, with ransomware attacks having a massive impact on organizations and the fallout of the MOVEit breaches to be disclosed. [.]

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang added the hotel chain Motel One to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang added Motel One to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. ” The ransomware group threatens to leak the stolen data if the company does not pay the ransom within five days.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This week the Rhysida ransomware group claimed the hack of the Kuwait Ministry of Finance and added it to its Tor leak site. Last week a ransomware attack hit the Government of Kuwait, the attack took place on September 18 and the government experts immediately started the incident response procedures to block the threat.

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Trend Micro

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In this blog, we investigate how threat actors used information-stealing malware with EV code signing certificates and later delivered ransomware payloads to its victims via the same delivery method.

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Johnson Controls International has suffered what is described as a massive ransomware attack that encrypted many of the company devices, including VMware ESXi servers, impacting the company's and its subsidiaries' operations. [.]

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 27, 2023

The post FBI takes down Hive ransomware group appeared first on TechRepublic. Working with international law enforcement, the FBI said it has seized control of the servers the Hive group uses to communicate with members.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 10, 2023

Only 25% of the organizations surveyed by Delinea were hit by ransomware attacks in 2022, but fewer companies are taking proactive steps to prevent such attacks. The post Ransomware attacks are decreasing, but companies remain vulnerable appeared first on TechRepublic.

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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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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 19, 2023

Ransomware attacks skyrocketed last month according to the new monthly cybersecurity report by NCC Group. The post Ransomware attacks increased 91% in March, as threat actors find new vulnerabilities appeared first on TechRepublic.

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SecureList

MAY 11, 2023

Ransomware keeps making headlines. attempted ransomware attacks which was 20% more than in 2021 (61.7M). attempted ransomware attacks which was 20% more than in 2021 (61.7M). Although early 2023 saw a slight decline in the number of ransomware attacks, they were more sophisticated and better targeted.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

New ransomware trends are on the rise as ransomware has emerged as one of the most formidable cyber threats in recent years, causing significant disruptions to businesses, governments, and individuals worldwide.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

3AM is a new strain of ransomware that was spotted in a single incident in which the threat actors failed to deploy the LockBit ransomware in the target infrastructure. The threat actors managed to deploy the ransomware to three computers on the target organization’s network, but it was blocked on two of those three machines.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 12, 2023

A publication from Microsoft that was taken down January 6 warns about four ransomware families affecting macOS devices. The post Microsoft retracts its report on Mac ransomware appeared first on TechRepublic. Much of the report closely resembles research published in July by Patrick Wardle.

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware gang now uses stolen Microsoft accounts and the recently spotted Sphynx encryptor to encrypt targets' Azure cloud storage. [.]

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-20269) in Cisco ASA and FTD is actively exploited in ransomware attacks, the company warns. “ The company explained that the zero-day vulnerability was exploited by ransomware groups, such as the Akira ransomware gang, to target organizations. or earlier).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Researchers released a free decryptor for the Key Group ransomware that allows victims to recover their data without paying a ransom. Threat intelligence firm EclecticIQ released a free decryption tool for the Key Group ransomware (aka keygroup777) that allows victims to recover their data without paying a ransom.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Microsoft revealed a shift in tactics by an initial access broker known for its ties to ransomware groups. The threat actor is known as Storm-0324 and had formerly spread Sage and GandCrab ransomware. Storm-0324 recently moved from deploying ransomware to breaching corporate networks through Microsoft Teams phishing attacks.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Learn how to protect your business and staff from the MortalKombat ransomware and Laplas Clipper malware. The post Cryptocurrency users in the US hit by ransomware and Clipper malware appeared first on TechRepublic.

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ZoneAlarm

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A newly emerged hacking group known as RansomedVC claimed to have infiltrated all of … The post Ransomware Groups Claim Sony Data Breach appeared first on ZoneAlarm Security Blog.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 30, 2023

New studies by NCC Group and Barracuda Networks show threat actors are increasing ransomware exploits, with consumer goods and services receiving the brunt of attacks and a large percentage of victims being hit multiple times. The post Ransomware attacks skyrocket as threat actors double down on U.S.,

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

A new Linux version of Royal ransomware is targeting VMware ESXi virtual machines. The post Royal ransomware spreads to Linux and VMware ESXi appeared first on TechRepublic. Learn more about this security threat and how to protect from it.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Learn how your organization can use the MITRE ATT&CK framework to prevent data breaches, fines, and the loss of clients and customers induced by ransomware threats. The post Recognize the commonalities in ransomware attacks to avoid them appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The FBI has warned about a new trend in ransomware attacks where multiple strains are deployed on victims' networks to encrypt systems in under two days. [.]

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Security researchers have identified infrastructure belonging to a threat actor now tracked as ShadowSyndicate, who likely deployed seven different ransomware families in attacks over the past year. [.]

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 24, 2022

Analyzing over 100 prominent ransomware incidents, Barracuda found the top targeted sectors to be education, municipalities, healthcare, infrastructure and financial. The post How ransomware attacks target specific industries appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Graham Cluley

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The FBI and US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued a joint advisory warning organisations about a ransomware-as-a-service operation called "Snatch." Learn more about the threat in my article for the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 19, 2023

Phishing is so last year: Akamai's report finds that zero-day and one-day vulnerabilities caused a 143% increase in total ransomware victims.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning of a new trend of dual ransomware attacks targeting the same victims, at least since July 2023.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 12, 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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