eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2021

Virtual machines are becoming an increasingly popular avenue cybercriminals are taking to distribute their ransomware payloads onto compromised corporate networks. In order to avoid raising suspicions or triggering antivirus software , the ransomware payload will ‘hide’ within a VM while encrypting files on the host computer.”

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2022

The US FBI warns that the Ragnar Locker ransomware gang has breached the networks of at least 52 organizations from multiple US critical infrastructure sectors. “RagnarLocker ransomware actors work as part of a ransomware family, frequently changing obfuscation techniques to avoid detection and prevention.”

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Navigating the Multicloud Maze: Insights from the Thales Data Threat Report, Healthcare Edition madhav Wed, 10/25/2023 - 04:39 In the ever-evolving landscape of data security, the healthcare industry stands at a critical juncture. However, delivering care in a connected world comes with new challenges.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2022

Managed security services (MSS) refer to a service model that enable the monitoring and managing of security technologies, systems, or even software-as-a-service (SaaS) products. Whether you prioritize cybersecurity or not, cybercriminals will always prioritize (their own) profit, as the attacks described in our 2021 Threat Report prove.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2022

As the world is slowly returning to pre-pandemic conditions, the underlying trends that have always driven information security, such as new technologies, greater compliance mandates and more severe security incidents, continue to be significant change agents. Ransomware ranked second (53%) and phishing finished in the top three (40%).

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2021

In what could be a called “shocking news” on Friday, BleepingComputer revealed that the gang behind the Avaddon ransomware shut down its operations after releasing more than 2,000 decryption keys to the technology news site. which came directly from the Avaddon ransomware group. Avaddon ransomware attack victims.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

Lastly, we recognized the cybersecurity challenges in SMBs and were in awe after the US Attorney’s office decided to investigate ransomware attacks the same way as terrorist attacks. A phishing campaign launched off of the back of the recent ransomware attack against Colonial Pipeline weeks ago. Other cybersecurity news.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2022

We have reached the point where highly connected cyber-physical systems are the norm, and the lines between information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) are blurred. Critical infrastructure and OT systems are perceived as high-value targets by ransomware groups as well as nation-state actors with geopolitical motives.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In the October 2021 Threat Report , McAfee Enterprise ATR provides a global view of the top threats, especially those ransomware attacks that affected most countries and sectors in Q2 2021, especially in the Public Sector (Government). Threat Profile Conti Ransomware & BazarLoader to Conti Ransomware in 32hrs.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 25, 2022

Having spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, threats such as malware, ransomware, and DDoS attacks continue to accelerate. Read the 2022 A10 Networks DDoS Threat Report for further insights, and steps you can take in response. Related: Apple tools abuse widespread.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2023

A threat actor is selling access to Facebook and Instagram’s Police Portal Threat actors breached Okta support system and stole customers’ data US DoJ seized domains used by North Korean IT workers to defraud businesses worldwide Alleged developer of the Ragnar Locker ransomware was arrested CISA adds Cisco IOS XE flaw to its Known Exploited (..)

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The Pain of Double Extortion Ransomware divya Thu, 02/16/2023 - 06:10 Ransomware perpetrators are adopting more sophisticated attack techniques with much success. Ransomware attacks have become much more dangerous and have evolved beyond basic security defenses and business continuity techniques like next-gen antivirus and backups.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Protecting our customers from cybersecurity threats brings us immense satisfaction, and being recognized for our efforts is both humbling and validating. Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year Award Thales was selected as the Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year in the Security – Data Protection category.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

By Stephanie Benoit Kurtz, Lead Faculty for the College of Information Systems and Technology at University of Phoenix. Organizations continue to invest in technology at a record pace; however still continue to be at risk. Ransomware. Cyber attacks and breaches continue to rise with no end in sight. IoT and DoS.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

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Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

Threats abound in 2021. In 2021, we witnessed so many competing shifts, many of which we detailed early on in our 2021 BrightCloud® Threat Report. Ransomware. Earlier in 2021, we detailed the hidden costs of ransomware in our eBook. The evolution of ransomware as a service (RaaS) has vastly proliferated.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 7, 2025

The Rising Threat of Phishing and Credential-Based Attacks As malicious actors evolve their tactics, adding AI to their arsenal of malicious tools and automating and scaling their campaigns on an unprecedented scale, phishing remains a top initial attack vector.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

The cyber threat landscape keeps evolving at lightning-speed. 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. Ransomware, malware and phishing threats keep evolving.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Ransomware. Mobile attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The record attack comes amid a recent surge in DDoS attacks, which have soared as ransomware attacks have declined , as more victims refuse to pay the ransom and data backup has improved. “Usually, ransomware attacks start once an employee naively clicks on an email link that installs and propagates the malware. .”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The US agency warns that this issue could expose organizations to a broad range of attacks, including data theft, financial fraud risks, disruptions of mission-critical business processes, ransomware attacks, and a halt of all operations. ” reads the Threat Report. ” reads the advisory published by CISA.

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Internet Internet Threat Reports Authentication 98

SecureWorld News

JUNE 2, 2025

As ransomware gangs blur into state-backed actors, and AI muddies attribution even further, knowing who you're up against matters more than ever. This isn't just about having cleaner reports. The disparate nature of cataloging and tracking threat actors has long been a source of confusion between different outfits.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 13, 2019

This troubling reality, one of many findings in the 2019 Thales Global Data Threat Report , provides a stark look at the state of payments security – and leaves a lot of data vulnerable. adopting secure emerging technologies; 2. This isn’t entirely unexpected. staying up to date on industry requirements; and 3.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2022

The US agency warned that this issue could expose organizations to a broad range of attacks, including data theft, financial fraud risks, disruptions of mission-critical business processes, ransomware attacks, and a halt of all operations. “On reads the Threat Report. reads the advisory published by CISA.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 10, 2025

It was signed by a well-known ransomware group. The Thales 2025 Data Threat Report cited “In 2024, a large national healthcare provider was the victim of ransomware, resulting in the theft of medical, billing, and personal records of a substantial proportion of the American population. The leadership team froze.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

With that in mind, Thales has launched the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report Critical Infrastructure Edition, which includes responses from 300 security leaders and practitioners within critical infrastructure organizations. From the ransomware attack that compromised a major U.S. The Threat of Ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Fortunately, vendor surveys identify five key cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2024: compromised credentials, attacks on infrastructure, organized and advanced adversaries, ransomware, and uncontrolled devices. Read on for more details on these threats or jump down to see the linked vendor reports. globally, +19.8%

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 18, 2021

We call this insider threat and it can be devastating to organizations from any industry. Let’s break down the major characters of insider threat as outlined in the Verizon Insider Threat Report , and be prepared, because not all of them are intentionally malicious.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

On February 8, SAP released 14 new security notes and security researchers from Onapsis, in coordination with SAP, released a Threat Report describing SAP ICM critical vulnerabilities, CVE-2022-22536 , CVE-2022-22532 , and CVE-2022-22533.

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Internet Internet Threat Reports Authentication 81

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Today, at the dawn of the 4th industrial revolution, manufacturers of all kinds are a tempting and vulnerable high-value target for threat actors because of their high intrinsic worth and the dangers of economic harm from supply chain disruptions. Survey’s key findings. The challenge to protect sensitive data. Data Security.

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Trend Micro

JUNE 10, 2025

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McAfee

DECEMBER 4, 2020

At the RSA Conference in February, we launched our MDR platform and our first strategic partner to leverage our MVISION EDR solution to proactively detect cyber threats faced by customers and resolve security incidents faster. Cloud Risk & Adoption Report: Work-from-Home Edition. Threat Actor Evolution During the Pandemic.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Cybercriminals are masters at using technology and psychology to exploit basic human trust and compromise businesses of all sizes. While cybersecurity advice is often focused on technology like endpoint protection, firewalls and anti-virus, it’s important to remember that behind every breach is a human.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 31, 2022

The 2022 Thales Data Threat Report, Financial Services Edition, outlines the challenges financial services organizations face securing sensitive data and provides guidance around reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware, malware, phishing, and denial of service. Malware and ransomware attacks increase.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2023

In fact, only 49% of organizations have a ransomware response plan, compared to 48% in 2022. In retail, everything changes fast: processes, procedures, and technology. Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report showed that retailers encountered 629 incidents in 2021, 241 of which with confirmed data disclosure.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2024

And get the latest on ransomware trends, financial cybercrime and critical infrastructure security. The topic: How CISAs red team breached a critical infrastructure organizations IT network and then compromised a domain controller and a human machine interface (HMI), which served as an operational technology (OT) dashboard.

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SecureList

APRIL 16, 2025

As organizations adopt new security tools such as CASB and container security, both of which generate valuable detection data, and as digital transformation introduces even more technology, security operations will only become more complex, exacerbating these issues. and the status (experimental, stable, retired, etc.).

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