Digital Shadows

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Protection against malware and ransomware requires specific threat detection rules and metrics to measure effectiveness.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

As COVID-19 has continued, threat intelligence researchers have seen an evolution in ransomware attacks targeting those most impacted, such as hospitals and healthcare providers. Ransomware gangs, typically associated with well-established and known criminal organizations, are also evolving their tactics for extortion.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 3, 2023

Intel, the world-renowned silicon chipmaker, has extended its partnership with Check Point Software technologies to boost its chipsets defense line against ransomware attacks. In the year 2021, security analysts tagged Ransomware at the trending malware topping the list in the Crypto-virology chart.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Drawing on recent events and the resilient nature of cyber threats, as highlighted in an insightful piece on the LockBit ransomware saga, it’s evident that the cybersecurity landscape is more volatile than ever. McMurry “We see the problem getting larger, with cyber threats becoming more sophisticated by the day.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 2, 2021

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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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Related: Threat detection for SMBs improves Not only do cyberattacks cost SMBs money, but the damage to a brand’s reputation can also hurt growth and trigger the loss of current customers. One report showed ransomware attacks increased by 80 percent in 2022, with manufacturing being one of the most targeted industries.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 28, 2023

A new ransomware named ‘8Base’ is on the prowl and seems to be only targeting companies that do not show seriousness in protecting information of their customers and employees. The said ransomware gang that is into the tactic of double extortion appeared first in March 2022 and remained silent thereafter.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 19, 2022

While significant progress is being made by global organizations in relation to threat detection and response, adversaries continue to surface, innovate, and adapt to target environments with diverse cyberattacks including new extortion and ransomware tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

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Digital Guardian

JULY 13, 2021

The NYDFS has issued guidance for financial services companies on how to reduce the risk of ransomware attacks - like having a capable endpoint threat detection and response (EDR) solution in place.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 14, 2021

During a ransomware attack, it is critical to detect and respond early and quickly. By decreasing your mean time to detection in identifying the attacker’s behavior, your security team can quickly investigate and respond timely to prevent a ransomware incident. Endpoint ransomware protection.

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Anton on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

But as we increasingly move towards more elaborate detection approaches like detection-as-code using languages like the Sigma language , or Python, it is becoming more difficult to deduce in detail how certain threat detections work. the cornerstone of all effective cyber threat detection systems is accurate detection.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 18, 2022

Ireland Health Service (HSE) was cyber-attacked by CONTI Ransomware group in mid last year and news is now out that 80% of the data been stored on the servers of the healthcare services provider was encrypted by the said a gang of criminals. And the result on whether the information truly belonged to HSE is awaited! .

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Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2022

Lapsus$ Ransomware gang is looking for insiders willing to sell remote access to major technology corporations and ISPs. Thursday, March 10, Lapsus$ ransomware gang announced they’re starting to recruit insiders employed within major technology giants and ISPs, such companies include Microsoft, Apple, EA Games and IBM.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 20, 2023

Many organizations hadn’t yet patched the issue and became the victims of a new ransomware called ZCryptor. With ransomware on the rise, it’s crucial that businesses take the necessary steps to protect their data and applications. There are many ways that ransomware is executed on a target system.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 15, 2021

While October is designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, focusing on keeping your company and customers safe should be a constant priority, especially with the growing number and sophistication of ransomware attacks worldwide. This is the classic attack scenario that comes to mind for most folks when you hear the word “ransomware.”

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Related: Threat detection for SMBs improves Not only do cyberattacks cost SMBs money, but the damage to a brand’s reputation can also hurt growth and trigger the … (more…) The post GUEST ESSAY: Too many SMBs continue to pay ransomware crooks — exacerbating the problem appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

Blackcat Ransomware. On April 19th of 2022, the FBI Cyber Division released a flash bulletin regarding the Blackcat ransomware-for-hire. This was met with mixed reactions - some found the ransomware to be of little concern , others made a case for tracking its progress. Malware Traits of Blackcat Ransomware.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Around the same time, we identified ransomware and wiper malware samples resembling those used in the first wave, though with a few interesting modifications that likely allowed evasion of security controls and better attack speeds. Wiper and ransomware, comparing wave 1 and wave 2. So, what’s new in this blogpost?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

AT&T Alien Labs™ is writing this report about recently created ransomware malware dubbed BlackCat which was used in a January 2022 campaign against two international oil companies headquartered in Germany, Oiltanking and Mabanaft. Key takeaways: The ransomware BlackCat is coded in Rust and was created in November 2021.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 11, 2021

The REvil ransomware family has been in the news due to its involvement in high-profile incidents, such as the JBS cyberattack and the Kaseya supply chain attack. Yet this threat carries a much more storied history , with varying functionality from one campaign to the next. Creating a mutex. This is a common occurrence with software.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The FBI recently published a warning stating that ransomware gang OnePercent Group has been attacking companies in the US since November 2020. Ransomware is then downloaded and the breach is underway. Ransomware is then downloaded and the breach is underway. How to spot their scam and protect yourself.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 13, 2021

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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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

The Taiwan-based company was hit by REvil ransomware, said Vital Kremez, the Intelligence CEO of the PC Giant. And if the victim chose not to pay the hacker, then the threat actor would sell the data on the dark web for monetary benefits.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Given the frequency of Ransomware attacks, all industries need to be increasingly vigilant. This includes many aspects of cybersecurity, such as user training, endpoint security, network security, vulnerability management, and detection and response to incidents. Ransomware. Data exfiltration. Phishing incident.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 30, 2021

We all know that North Carolina based Managed Service provider CompuCom suffered a ransomware attack in the first week of March this year. DarkSide Ransomware 2.0 The post Over $20m loss to CompuCom from Ransomware Attack appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Ransomware , the headliner of the previous half-year, walked off stage: only 1 percent of emails analyzed by Group-IB’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-GIB) contained this kind of malware. Ransomware operators have focused on targeted attacks,choosing large victims with a higher payment capacity.

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IT Security Central

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Ransomware has been the scourge of cybersecurity and may have led to a recent death. Now it soon may get way more dangerous The threats to cybersecurity are constantly evolving. As security teams develop solutions to the threats, malicious actors change their tactics to keep chasing their ill gotten gains.

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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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CSO Magazine

APRIL 27, 2022

Managed detection and response (MDR) service provider Proficio has launched ProSOC Identity Threat Detection and Response to protect businesses from identity-based attacks and credential abuse. Service aims to increase visibility, quicken responses, reduce ransomware.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 23, 2023

Intel has introduced its 13 th Generation Core processor line, which the company claims is the first to build threat detection into hardware. In combination with endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms from Intel partners, the new vPro processors promise a 70% reduction in attack surface compared to four-year-old PCs.

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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. What is MDR?

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Anton on Security

APRIL 28, 2021

Threats that you do need to detect, know how and think you detect, but you really don’t (oops…). Threats that you do need to detect, know how, and do detect?—?but a week later for ransomware). Still, I want to be mindful of this when I am thinking about my threat detection strategy.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Researchers from threat hunting and intelligence firm Group-IB have detected a successful attack by a ransomware gang tracked as OldGremlin. Group-IB , a global threat hunting and intelligence company headquartered in Singapore, has detected a successful attack by a ransomware gang, codenamed OldGremlin.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The notorious LockBit ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the attack on IMS, saying they encrypted more than 2,000 IMS systems. This breach shows the need for stronger third-party access governance, continuous monitoring, threat detection, and response."

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2021

Thursday marked a rare day where law enforcement agencies around the world hit back in the war against ransomware attackers. Europol authorities said Emotet’s malware-for-hire business model and its prominent place in the ransomware ecosystem made it a high-priority target for law enforcement.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Ransomware has been a growing threat for a while now, but 2021 seems to truly be the year of these evolving attacks. A new report from SonicWall reveals a 148% rise in ransomware attacks compared to 2020, and predicts that there will be over 700 million total ransomware attacks this year by the time 2021 [.].

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Security Boulevard

MAY 15, 2023

Threat detection and response remain a key priority for organizations as ransomware and data breaches continue to disrupt business operations.

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