Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2021

The FBI has revealed that the Cuba ransomware gang breached the networks of at least 49 US critical infrastructure organizations. 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.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

This will eradicate malicious payloads from being downloaded through office files that will also help in mitigating risks such as compromised identity theft, data loss, malware propagation and remote access,” said Kellie Eickmeyer, the Principal Product Manager, Microsoft.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 26, 2021

While October is famous for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and we provide resources and recommendations for our customers, really every month should focus on this business-critical topic. Given the frequency of Ransomware attacks, all industries need to be increasingly vigilant. Ransomware.

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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. They are followed by banking Trojans , whose share in the total amount of malicious attachments showed growth for the first time in a while.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2023

.” Since then the group has expanded its range of activities to include targeting organizations providing cable telecommunications, email, and tech services, and partnering with the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Stop malicious encryption. Prevent intrusions.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It allows an attacker to craft a malicious file or send a malicious URL that would evade Security Zone tagging, resulting in a loss of integrity and availability of security features utilized by browsers and some custom applications (including Outlook). The attack itself is carried out locally. Is this something to worry about?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 20, 2022

The newest threat against Russia: ransomware gangs. Some of the most notable recent attacks against Russia have been by ransomware gangs. Last month, established ransomware gang OldGremlin conducted two malicious email campaigns against Russia organizations, according to research from Group-IB. Related Posts.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

FBI and DHS’s CISA have published a joint alert on DarkSide ransomware activity after the disruptive attack on Colonial Pipeline. FBI and DHS’s CISA have published a joint alert to warn of ransomware attacks conducted by the DarkSide group. The group provides Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) to a network of affiliates.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware. Ransomware attacks and costs.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In March, threat actors pounced on four separate zero-day flaws in Exchange that allowed them to siphon email from and install backdoors at hundreds of thousands of organizations. On that note, before you update please make sure you have backed up your system and/or important files. 10 is the most dangerous).

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 15, 2023

In an email to The Record, Taylor said : "We are not aware of any data breach. A number of the College's systems have been impacted, including access to some files and resources." The NCSC has warned the UK education sector about increasing targeted ransomware attacks toward schools, colleges, and universities.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Python, PowerShell , Java) Analyzing memory for code injections and other malicious activities Examining suspicious documents (such as PDFs, Microsoft Office, emails). Python, PowerShell , Java) Analyzing memory for code injections and other malicious activities Examining suspicious documents (such as PDFs, Microsoft Office, emails).

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes’ ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher. The bad news?

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

As part of his plan he changed the Bitcoin payment address of the attacker to his own in emails to the board members. And he set up an email address very similar to that of the attacker. From that email address he began emailing his employer to pressurize the company to pay the ransom. Stop malicious encryption.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The incident occurred in the third and fourth week of March, as part of a small wave of attacks involving both DroxiDat and Cobalt Strike beacons around the world; and we believe this incident may have been the initial stage of a ransomware attack. com’, that resolved to an already suspicious IP host.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In the case of Advarra, the ransomware group ALPHV reportedly managed to transfer the executive’s cellphone number, allowing them access to the company’s resources and copy information that the group is now threatening to sell. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Stop malicious encryption.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

Among the leaked data were bank account details, bank statements, credit card numbers, full names, dates of birth, home addresses, phone numbers, emails, personal identification documents, and employees’ and candidates’ CVs. million files belonging to ICICI Bank. Files exposed sensitive data of the bank and its clients.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 14, 2023

External attackers could send specially crafted emails to cause a connection from the victim to an external UNC location of attackers' control. The mail would be triggered automatically when retrieved and processed by the Outlook client, which could result in exploitation even before the email is viewed in the Preview Pane.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2020

PaloAlto Networks experts warn of malicious Coronavirus themed phishing campaigns targeting government and medical organizations. Recently organizations in healthcare, research, and government facilities have been hit by Coronavirus-themed attacks that deployed multiple malware families, including ransomware and information stealers (i.e.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 24, 2021

Cybercriminals generally know that companies represented by a cyber insurance company are more likely to pay a large ransomware demand than an uninsured business that doesn’t have the financial backing. Of course, the attackers aren’t necessarily limited to a ransomware strategy. They could also phish certain policyholders.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 16, 2021

The cybercriminals are using invoice themes with financial messages to lure people into clicking on the emails and the contained HTML files, like “XLS.HTML” to prepare the users to expect an Excel file. There are JavaScript files that are used to steal passwords, which are then encoded. Invoice-Themed Lures.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 11, 2021

When it comes to security, deciding where to dedicate resources is vital. That way, you’ll be better positioned to determine where to dedicate resources. After examining topics such as the MITRE ATT&CK framework , LOLBins , and others, this release will look at DNS traffic to malicious sites. Part 1: Top threat categories.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Every year, ransomware evolves to become a greater threat to the security of organizations. In 2020, ransomware attacks grew by 150%, and are growing even faster in 2021 , and with costs to repair the damage they cause in the millions of dollars, many organizations are desperate for solutions. Effects of Ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Remote Access & Security Measures Remote access is enabled; possible security problems resolved by cloud provider protocols; shared resources may affect performance. Highly sensitive files should be stored in purpose-built systems; semi-private files can be stored with strict controls and training.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The advanced persistent threat (APT) groups are using a technique called rich text format (RTF) template injections, which is similar to a template injection tactic that exploits Microsoft Office files. Bad actors are using the new technique to leverage RTF text file attachments in phishing emails. A Change from Office Files.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

What is ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents users from accessing their data or using their device. In most cases, it encrypts the files and offers a decryption key in return for a ransom. Locker terminates operations on a PC preventing users from accessing files and programs. Compromised websites.

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SecureList

JUNE 15, 2021

In April 2021, we observed a suspicious Word document with a Korean file name and decoy. The threat actor has been spreading the third stage payload from the middle of 2020 onwards and leveraged malicious Word documents and files mimicking PDF documents as infection vectors. Executive summary. Modified time. Last saved user.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2021

This includes the prevention of data leaks and ensuring that any sensitive information found in emails, documents, images, and other files does not fall into the wrong hands, whether by accident or design. Even with sandboxing to analyse attachments, protection against ransomware is limited. Additional Resources.

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SC Magazine

MAY 26, 2021

Because the TCC system controls which resources and tools that various applications can gain access to, this particular bypass could have allowed the adversaries to engage in a variety of malicious behaviors beyond just screenshots, according to researchers from Jamf who discovered the flaw. TCC bypasses are serious business.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 30, 2021

tag=File Transfers'>File Transfers</a> <a href='/blog?tag=Advanced But being geographically disparate means that there will be more file sharing between remote workers and on-site employees as people look to continue workplace collaboration. This prevents malicious attacks and helps avert data loss.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Misuse of these tools is a common ransomware technique to inhibit system recovery.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2021

Ransomware has been in the news this year, but it’s been a serious threat for several years now. What many users may not realize is that ransomware attacks from a few years ago were quite different from your “common-or-garden” ransomware we see now. Ransomware today isn’t a nuisance, it’s a criminal business.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Recent news headlines have shown how vulnerable even large companies with many resources at their disposal are to ransomware. One vendor says application security may be the key to stopping ransomware. Preventing Ransomware with Application Security. How Ransomware Accesses a Network.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

On July 7, CISA issued an alert, “ North Korean State-Sponsored Cyber Actors Use Maui Ransomware To Target the Healthcare and Public Health Sector “, based on a Stairwell report about Maui ransomware. The backdoor has been used in a variety of attacks, including ransomware attacks and espionage campaigns.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Even as we remain laser-focused on Russian malicious cyber activity, we cannot fail to see around the corners. MuddyWater actors are positioned both to provide stolen data and accesses to the Iranian government and to share these with other malicious cyber actors.” It can also be downloaded as a PDF file.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 26, 2021

The FBI is asking for your help after a string of Conti ransomware attacks targeted U.S. FBI wants information on Conti ransomware. Which is why the FBI is asking for organizations to share any information they have that relates to Conti ransomware. Payment does not guarantee files will be recovered.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2021

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) and the FBI have issued guidance for protecting critical infrastructure from ransomware , shedding some light on the DarkSide attack that crippled the Colonial Pipeline and left much of the East Coast facing an energy shortage. Ransomware protection. User cybersecurity training.

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