Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2021

A flash alert published by the FBI has reported that the Cuba ransomware gang breached the networks of at least 49 US critical infrastructure organizations. Cuba ransomware has been active since at least January 2020. Its operators have a data leak site, where they post exfiltrated data from their victims who refused to pay the ransom.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The state of stalkerware in 2020 (PDF). Kaspersky’s data shows that the scale of the stalkerware issue has not improved much in 2020 compared to the last year: The number of people affected is still high. In total, 53,870 of our mobile users were affected globally by stalkerware in 2020. Main findings.

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Cytelligence

JANUARY 14, 2020

While we saw the threat landscape change in 2019 with even more sophisticated attacks, we predict 2020 to be even more extreme. This malware can steal payment data, credentials and funds from victims’ bank accounts, and new versions are available for widespread distribution by anyone that’s willing to pay the malware’s developers.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2021

The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) has released its Phishing Activity Trends Report, 1st Quarter 2021 , which dives into phishing attacks and other identity theft techniques. Phishing activity doubled in 2020, largely due to the pandemic and remote work, and continued to climb in the first month of 2021.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

With this, organizations across the globe can benefit from NetApp ONTAP’s robust security capabilities to protect customers’ information on-premises and in remote locations from foreign actors, ransomware attacks or other data loss threats they may face. A cybersecurity program led by the U.S. Rogers USN (Ret.), Rogers USN (Ret.),

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Ransomware attacks almost doubled during 2021 over 2020, according to Sophos State of Ransomware 2022 report, affecting 66% of businesses, up from 37%. They have also become increasingly proficient at encrypting data. This cost exceeds the average total cost of a data breach, which is USD $4.35 Backup Your Data.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2024

Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to organizations of all kinds worldwide, with attackers encrypting data and demanding payment for its release. Ransomware and its impact on businesses Industry-specific data from 2023 illustrates the widespread reach of ransomware and its resulting impact today.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 3, 2021

The Avaddon ransomware family first appeared in the threat landscape in February 2020, and its authors started offering it with a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model in June, 2020. Source ZDNet. “Initially, affiliates were able to build and manage their payload via an elegant administration panel hosted via TOR (.onion).

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This means that Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies need to remediate this vulnerability by November 11, 2023 in order to protect their devices against active threats. The group was first seen in November 2020 and typically uses the double extortion method of both stealing and encrypting data.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Targeted attacks Unknown threat actor targets power generator with DroxiDat and Cobalt Strike Earlier this year, we reported on a new variant of SystemBC called DroxiDat that was deployed against a critical infrastructure target in South Africa. This proxy-capable backdoor was deployed alongside Cobalt Strike beacons.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 1, 2021

The Kimsuky APT—also known as Thallium, Black Banshee, and Velvet Chollima—is a North Korean threat actor that has been active since 2012. On December 2020, KISA (Korean Internet & Security Agency) provided a detailed analysis about the phishing infrastructure and TTPs used by Kimsuky to target South Korea. Victimology.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 25, 2020

We’ve mastered how to feed data into pattern-recognition algorithms. And as we accelerate the digitalization of everything, even more data is being generated. At RSA 2020, I was encouraged by strong evidence that the cybersecurity industry has now jumped fully on board the ML bandwagon. Pitt believes that ML is the way forward.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 31, 2023

CISA and the FBI, through an interagency collaborative effort known as the Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF), have issued an updated #StopRansomware Guide—a one-stop resource to help organizations reduce the risk of ransomware incidents. The application of both tactics is known as 'double extortion.' million of which $4.8

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Hence, all network traffic “must be encrypted and authenticated as soon as practicable.” To wit, Forbes reported that machine identities are growing twice as fast as human identities on corporate networks. Data : Identify and classify data to monitor and audit access to sensitive data. Recommended-Resources.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Malware has been around for nearly 40 years, longer even than the World Wide Web, but ransomware is a different kind of threat, capable of crippling a company and damaging or destroying its critical data. And the threat is growing. Data backup. Respond fast to new security threats. Ransomware removal tools.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

But while lowering cyber threat dwell times always help, until you lower them to under a few hours or days, many cyber-attacks will still succeed. Dwell time is less important when criminals go for quick data smash and grabs. Often, successful cyber-attacks happen in minutes or hours.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Analysis of BlackMatter’s tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) was gathered from third-party reporting in a "sandbox environment," which allowed BlackMatter's process to be surveyed in a safe, monitored environment. BlackMatter then remotely encrypts the hosts and shared drives as they are found,” reads the statement.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Fri, 12/04/2020 - 05:15. The adoption of a “never trust, always verify” mentality seems like the only way for modern businesses to protect and safeguard their assets and resources. Experience has shown that access to network resources may inadvertently be considered trusted, but not necessarily verified or monitored.

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Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2021

Apple has addressed three zero-day vulnerabilities in macOS and tvOS actively exploited in the wild by threat actors. “Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.” Researchers from security firm Jamf reported that the flaw has been actively exploited by the XCSSET malware.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Like any other digital machine, backup systems are vulnerable to data loss and compromise. As ransomware threats loom, we look at where backups fall short, and what to keep in mind to optimize network and data security. Read more: Accenture Attack Highlights Evolving Ransomware Threats. Why Are Backups Critical?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 7, 2020

While many companies have deployed extra measures to secure employees’ remote access to corporate resources and apps, it is important to think of all the necessary security measures to be taken in protecting sensitive data. Discover and classify your data. Understand the risks related to data. Encrypt all sensitive data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

billion in 2020, a 43% increase. Cybercriminals everywhere matched the uptick with clever new schemes to filch payment card data and defraud victims of billions of dollars. The Nilson Report  estimated $28.6 billion in payment card-related losses occurred in 2020 (over one-third of them in the U.S.). and PCI v4.0:

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

But the attention paid to the malware by journalists, cybersecurity vendors and increasingly, government agencies , has pushed companies to improve their preparedness to defend themselves against ransomware gangs, according to a report this week by security solutions vendor Cymulate. Threats Evolve Too.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2021

Threat actors are actively exploiting the CVE-2018-13379 vulnerability in Fortinet VPNs to deploy a new piece of ransomware, tracked as Cring ransomware (also known as Crypt3r, Vjiszy1lo, Ghost, Phantom), to organizations in the industrial sector. “ Kaspersky also shared Indicators of compromise (IOCs) in its report. .

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

Application security tools and software solutions are designed to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and threats in software applications. Their main purpose is to protect applications from unauthorized access, data breaches, and malicious attacks. It also provides web application scanning and vulnerability management tools.

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McAfee

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Threat Summary. The framework is widely used across millions of enterprise applications and therefore a lucrative target for threat actors to exploit. The framework is widely used across millions of enterprise applications and therefore a lucrative target for threat actors to exploit. Getting the Latest Threat Intelligence.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

In a perfect storm of lightning-quick edtech adoption with limited IT support, cybercriminals have seized on the opportunity to launch an unprecedented number of strikes against schools—21 ransomware attacks in January 2023 alone—straining resources and impacting the delivery of critical education services across the US.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2021

The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) has released its Phishing Activity Trends Report, 1st Quarter 2021 , which dives into phishing attacks and other identity theft techniques. Phishing activity doubled in 2020, largely due to the pandemic and remote work, and continued to climb in the first month of 2021.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

For more than five years, the Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) at Kaspersky has been publishing quarterly summaries of advanced persistent threat (APT) activity. Readers who would like to learn more about our intelligence reports or request more information on a specific report, are encouraged to contact intelreports@kaspersky.com.

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SecureList

JUNE 15, 2021

While we were doing our research into these findings, Malwarebytes published a nice report with technical details about the same series of attacks, which they attributed to the Lazarus group. Each threat actor has characteristics when they interactively work with a backdoor shell in the post-exploitation phase. Infection procedure.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Sometimes when you are down in the cyber attack trees defending your organization, it can be tough to see the cyber threat forest. Understanding how things are shifting in the forest, or overall threat landscape, can help us categorize, strategize, and prioritize our resources. What are the top cyber threats right now?

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 1, 2022

A Ukrainian security researcher this week leaked several years of internal chat logs and other sensitive data tied to Conti , an aggressive and ruthless Russian cybercrime group that focuses on deploying its ransomware to companies with more than $100 million in annual revenue. 22, 2020, the U.S. On Sunday, Feb. On Sunday, Feb.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 8, 2022

LockBit replaced Conti as the most active ransomware gang and continued to evolve its operations in the first quarter, according to a report (PDF) from KELA Cybercrime Intelligence. At this point, it is unclear if the…groups are cooperating” or whether something else is happening, the report said. “At New tactics.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

According to the World Economic Forum 2020 Global Risk Report , ransomware was the third most common, and second most damaging type of malware attack recorded last year, with payouts averaging a hefty $1.45M per incident. Where are the gaps? Even security defences themselves can provide unintended insights.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 21, 2021

According to Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report , credentials are the type of data cybercriminals most want to steal in a breach. This is because credentials can be used to access a vast pool of sensitive data, from bank account numbers to healthcare records, which is why they’re involved in 61 percent of breaches.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

They’re used extensively to foster more rapid application development, and without proper security measures, sensitive data can easily get into the wrong hands. API Security is an important aspect of the API lifecycle which makes sure that the API and its data are protected from various threats.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 31, 2021

According to Security Magazine , Ryuk ransomware was responsible for one-third of all ransomware attacks in 2020. Once Ryuk ransomware infects its target, it uses encryption to hold data hostage until a substantial ransom is paid generally in bitcoin or another type of cryptocurrency. Safeguarding your data.

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