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BlackByte Ransomware found exploiting ProxyShell vulnerabilities

CyberSecurity Insiders

Proxy Shell vulnerabilities identified in Microsoft Exchange Servers are being exploited by hackers operating and distributing a new ransomware variant dubbed BlackByte. Microsoft has issued a fix to a similar vulnerability in May this year by patching flaws that were being used by those launching LockFile Ransomware onto compromised systems.

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Ransomware Detection at Chip Level? Yes, Says Intel

SecureWorld News

Intel recently announced it is adding hardware-based ransomware detection and remediation to its new 11th gen Core vPro processors. This is possible, the company says, because of improvements to its Hardware Shield product and more powerful Threat Detection Technology (TDT). Intel's 11th gen core vPro processors.

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GUEST ESSAY: How stealth, persistence allowed Wipro attacker to plunder supply chain

The Last Watchdog

While ransomware attacks can cause material damage, another type of attack enterprises need to consider are ‘silent’ attacks, like the one Wipro and its customers experienced. One such go-to APT technique is to remotely leverage legit administrative tools to carry out malicious activities — under cover.

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Technology’s contributions toward safety in healthcare

CyberSecurity Insiders

As we watch ransomware and other malicious cyberattacks disrupt global trade, it’s easy to remember a world less vulnerable to digital threats. Through machine learning functions, AI cybersecurity systems are capable of comparing calls on operating systems to search for anomalies.

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CSPM vs CWPP vs CIEM vs CNAPP: What’s the Difference?

eSecurity Planet

CWPP provides strong defenses against a wide range of risks such as malware , ransomware , DDoS attacks , configuration errors , insider threats, and data breaches. To ensure security for cloud-based resources, CWPP solutions offer unified visibility and administration for physical machines, VMs, containers, and serverless workloads.

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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Spinone

Insiders with privileged access expose companies to the most dangerous cyber threats , and damage the most valuable and sensitive corporate data. The key enterprise cyber security risk management process Maintain increased cybersecurity awareness of major types of threats.

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Is Cloud Storage Safe From Ransomware?

Spinone

These are words that no system administrator or business leader wants to hear from anyone using a computer on their network. However, this year in 2019, many IT professionals and business leaders alike have had to deal with the very real and alarming scenario of a ransomware attack. Is the cloud secure from threats, though?