CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

By Aaron Sandeen, CEO and co-founder at Securin In 2023, you can divide organizations into two categories: those who have been hit by a ransomware attack and those who will be soon. Ransomware is ubiquitous, inescapable, and—despite widespread efforts to combat it—ever-escalating. Ransomware doesn’t discriminate.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 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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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 15, 2023

A new ransomware group dubbed RA Group has been hitting the news headlines for the past two weeks. Security researchers from Cisco Talos have discovered that the RA Group utilizes an encryptor previously seen in the source code of the Babuk Ransomware. It concerns a ransomware operation operating under the same name.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Octo Tempest is believed to be a group of native English speaking cybercriminals that uses social engineering campaigns to compromise organizations all over the world. This can be done in a number of ways, but the most common ones involve social engineering attacks on the victim's carrier. .” Prevent intrusions.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Reliance on VPNs for remote access is putting enterprises at significant risk as social engineering , ransomware , and malware attacks continue to advance, exposing businesses to greater risk, according to a new report by cloud security company Zscaler. To read this article in full, please click here

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Their top areas of concern include cybersecurity risk (58%), information security risk (53%) and compliance risk (39%). In fact, all of their other concerns—malware, stolen data, phishing, ransomware and misconfiguration of cloud services—include an element of human error and/or malice.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The British National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says it expects Artificial Intelligence (AI) to heighten the global ransomware threat. Reconnaissance and social engineering are specific fields where AI can be deployed. As we at Malwarebytes Labs have tested ourselves, ChatGPT can be used to write ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

2021 Research Highlights Growing Security Vulnerabilities Around Targeted Social Engineering, Ransomware and Malware Attacks. To download the full study, see the Zscaler 2021 VPN Risk Report. The full findings of the Zscaler VPN Risk Report are now available to the public. Zscaler, Inc. About Zscaler.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Assess risks. Creating a solid cybersecurity foundation begins with understanding the organization’s risks. A recent study found only 27% of charities undertook risk assessments in 2023 and only 11% said they reviewed risks posed by suppliers. Keep software updated.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations. CSP collaboration improves the security environment where there’s a need to mitigate the emerging risks quickly and comprehensively.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Both large and small healthcare providers continue to be a tantalizing target for repeated ransomware attacks due to limited security budgets that lead to an overall weakened cyber defense system. For many of these hospitals and rural clinics, insufficient security measures dramatically escalate the risk of an attack. million patients.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Here are three risk mitigation imperatives that can help organizations get a better handle on these latest risks and threats. The latest bill to address data threats is the RESTRICT Act , also known as the Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), has confirmed that it was unprotected by antivirus software when it was attacked by the Medusa ransomware group in September. EDR can detect an intruder's suspicious activity in advance of them running ransomware, as well as being able to identify the ransomware itself.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We do not currently have a timeline for how long this will take as this is an emerging situation," While TMH has yet to reveal details about the issue, major news outlets have begun speculating that it could have been hit by a ransomware attack. Backups have saved a lot of organizations after a ransomware attack—provided they work.

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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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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Cybersecurity professionals are inundated with conversations, statistics, and news stories about the threats of ransomware every day. But what can organizations do to effectively mitigate the threats of ransomware? The root of ransomware attacks and preparing for the worst. The same thing with ransomware.".

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

“These attacks are often overlooked as unthreatening ‘background noise,’ but the reality is that any crypto-mining infection can turn into ransomware , data exfiltration or even an entry point for a human-driven attack at the snap of a finger,” said Marcus Fowler, CEO of Darktrace Federal.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Now the worm has been found to be the foothold for more serious threats like ransomware as laid out in this Microsoft Security blog. Raspberry Robin uses both autoruns to launch and social engineering to encourage users to click the LNK file. Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Primary infection.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

ION Group, a financial software firm, is reportedly beginning to bring clients back online after being hit by a ransomware attack late last week. The Russian-linked LockBit ransomware group claimed responsibility for attacking a division of ION Group, which affecting 42 clients in Europe and the United States. Educate your staff.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Oakland is still reeling from last week’s ransomware attack. The post ‘Serious’ Ransomware Emergency in Oakland, Calif. San Francisco’s poorer neighbor is asking for help. Legacy FAIL appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Category News, Social Engineering. Risk Level. All of the attacks were carried out with relatively simple phishing and social engineering techniques. In the IHG hack, a couple from Vietnam claimed they were attempting to deploy ransomware on the network. The common theme?

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Security Boulevard

MAY 5, 2023

The post Dallas Reels from Royal Ransomware Raid appeared first on Security Boulevard. Royal, née Zeon, born of Conti: Police, 911, courts and other city services staggering to recover.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Apart from taking over bank accounts, TrickBot has been instrumental in spreading ransomware across multiple healthcare organizations, and critical infrastructure in the US, especially during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. How to avoid ransomware There is no doubt hospitals remain under a bullseye, and attackers can strike at any time.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Gox exchange and operating BTC-e Japanese Pharmaceutical giant Eisai hit by a ransomware attack Clop ransomware gang was testing MOVEit Transfer bug since 2021 Stealth Soldier backdoor used is targeted espionage attacks in Libya Researchers published PoC exploit code for actively exploited Windows elevation of privilege issue Experts detail a new Kimsuky (..)

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The post US Marshals Ransomware Hack is ‘Major Incident’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Marshals Service (USMS) has been hacked (again). Scrotes stole sensitive stuff (supposedly).

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Cyberrisk is business risk. But how should we communicate this risk to the business, to clients, or to investors? Accenture annual report: risks we face from cyberattacks. However, we were most interested in seeing how Accenture articulated a particular business risk: the risk from a cyberattack.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

Third-party security, ransomware , artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized finance (DeFi) are some of the threats you can expect to see more of this year – with the potential for far worse results than we’ve seen in the past. Third-party Risks Take Center Stage. Ransomware and Critical Infrastructure Attacks Get Worse.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 18, 2022

But SecureWorld did just that on October 13th when we spoke with Theresa Payton on the topic of "Ransomware: Malware as an Ongoing Email Issue." Why is ransomware a popular attack method? Payton said it's still prominent simply "because it works for ransomware syndicates. Social engagement works; it's very sneaky," he said.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2023

The City of Dallas, Texas, was forced to shut down police communications and IT systems on Monday morning, May 1, due to a suspected ransomware attack. Subsequently, the City has confirmed that a number of servers have been compromised with ransomware, impacting several functional areas, including the Dallas Police Department Website."

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Jane Frankland

MAY 8, 2024

With the emergence of new attack methods such as (but not limited to) ransomware, supply chain, fileless attacks, and IoT botnets, traditional cybersecurity measures are struggling to keep up. This not only frees up valuable time for security professionals to focus on more complex tasks but also reduces the risk of human error.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 19, 2023

The post Reddit Ransomware Raid Redux: BlackCat/ALPHV Demands $4.5M And now, this: John-Oliver-pics protest won’t change Reddit policy, but will ransom demand work? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Data stolen from Los Angeles Unified School District has been leaked online, after staff refused to pay the ransom related to a ransomware attack. A standard ransomware attack asks for payment in order to release the hijacked, encrypted files. The double extortion tactic. pic.twitter.com/f07mpxjn5f. Don't go rushing to pay out.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2023

The post ‘Hive’ Russian Ransomware Gang Shut Down by FBI, DoJ, Europol, Bundeskriminalamt, et al appeared first on Security Boulevard. Law enforcement agencies from several countries got together and took down the site. They also worked to decrypt victims’ data.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Dubbed CryWiper, it pretends to be ransomware. The post Russia Hit by New ‘CryWiper’ — Fake Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard. A new wiper malware is destroying data on Russian government PCs.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? ai Antani Many speculated that the ransomware attack on a Toyota supply chain player in Kojima, Japan was in retaliation for Japan’s aid to Ukraine. Their guidance: Snehal Antani , CEO, Horizon3.ai

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