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Russia-linked IRIDIUM APT linked to Prestige ransomware attacks against Ukraine

Security Affairs

Microsoft linked Prestige ransomware attacks against organizations in Ukraine and Poland to Russia-linked threat actors. Microsoft has identified a new ransomware strain "Prestige" in limited targeted attacks in Ukraine and Poland. The campaign shares victimology with recent operations conducted by Russia-linked threat actors.

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Ransomware, BEC and Phishing Still Top Concerns, per 2021 Threat Report

Webroot

Although cybercriminal activity throughout 2020 was as innovative as ever, some of the most noteworthy threat activity we saw came from the old familiar players, namely ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) and phishing. Ransomware. One of the newer trends we saw in ransomware was that of data extortion.

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Ransom hits main street

Webroot

But despite the headlines, most ransomware targets families as well as small and medium sized businesses. Targeted by ransomware. Ransomware uses modern technology and cutting-edge tools to do something that feels decidedly old fashioned – steal from you. Ransomware tactics. Their goal is disruption.

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Webroot managed detection and response (MDR) purpose-built for MSPs

Webroot

According to the latest 2022 BrightCloud® Threat Report , small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are particularly vulnerable to becoming a victim of a ransomware attack. Without human security experts and solutions at their disposable, these businesses remain susceptible to attacks.

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More Than 90 Percent of Malware in Q2 Came Via Encrypted Traffic: WatchGuard

eSecurity Planet

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. PowerShell, Ransomware Threats Grow.

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NEW TECH: Exabeam retools SIEMs; applies credit card fraud detection tactics to network logs

The Last Watchdog

Security information and event management, or SIEM, could yet turn out to be the cornerstone technology for securing enterprise networks as digital transformation unfolds. Related: How NSA cyber weapon could be used for a $200 billion ransomware caper. Exabeam is a bold upstart in the SIEM space. Coming of age.

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South Korea claims North Koreans hacked Pfizer for COVID-19 vaccine data

SC Magazine

We have seen them run ransomware campaigns and steal crypto-currency most recently so perhaps they plan to sell it,” Wallace said. While it’s unknown what they intend to use the information for, Wallace said most of their campaigns are primarily motivated by profit or income for the regime. “We

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