Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, March 2021. The ransomware attack was said to be executed on 17th January 2021 and over 200Gb of data was exfiltrated. More and More Ransomware Attacks.

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 122

Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

The Australian brewery and dairy conglomerate Lion suffered two cyber attacks in a few days this month. When the first attack took place, the systems at Lion were infected with the REvil ransomware and attackers demanded a ransom of reportedly $1 million last week. reads the message.

Ransomware 103

Ransomware Cyber Attacks Advertising Hacking 103

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. Machines infected by Emotet malware are now redirecting traffic to infrastructure controlled by law enforcement. Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Lithuania, and Ukraine.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Malware Media Threat Detection 88

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The targeted URLs mostly belong to financial institutions,” Jean-Ian Boutin, Head of Threat Research at ESET. . The security firms have collected more than 125,000 TrickBot malware samples and mapped the command and control infrastructure. link] — Microsoft Security Intelligence (@MsftSecIntel) October 12, 2020.

Banking 97

Banking Malware Advertising Financial Services 97

SecureList

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Over the past 12 months, the style and severity of APT threats has continued to evolve. APT threat actors will buy initial network access from cybercriminals. Last year, we foresaw the APT and cybercrime worlds becoming more porous on an operational level. More countries using legal indictments as part of their cyberstrategy.

Mobile 127

Mobile Surveillance Ransomware Government 127

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. Targeted attacks. The attackers were using this to hide a last-stage Trojan in the file system. The attackers use these tools to inject code into any process of their choosing. Non-mobile statistics.

Mobile 78

Mobile Ransomware Malware Encryption 78

Malwarebytes

MARCH 22, 2021

The PRODAFT Threat Intelligence Team has published a report (pdf) that gives an unusually clear look at the size and structure of organized cybercrime. After 12 hours of global scans of the IP4 range, they identified more than 200 other hosts with a very similar setup. Sophisticated organization. Links to SolarWinds.

Cybercrime 118

Cybercrime Malware Social Engineering Marketing 118

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Typically, stories about cyber attacks grab the reader’s attention by describing the damage inflicted on a company in large dollar amounts. While multimillion-dollar ransomware demands are shocking, they can be quickly forgotten. Pegasus attacks are different. Photo by Marília Castelli on Unsplash. Access text messages.

Spyware 52

Spyware Government Surveillance Mobile 52

SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

As a result, 2020 was extremely eventful in terms of digital threats, in particular those faced by financial institutions. At the same time, some of the known APT (Advanced persistent threats) groups that are not generally targeting financial institutions have tried their hand at it. Methodology.

Banking 117

Banking Phishing Malware Mobile 117

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Cloud workload protection (CWP) is the process of monitoring and securing cloud workloads from threats, vulnerabilities, and unwanted access, and is typically accomplished via Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP). CWPPs maintain vulnerability databases that are routinely updated to reflect current threat intelligence.

Encryption 66

Encryption Malware Data breaches DDOS 66

Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

Ransomware is wreaking havoc. Ransomware is making its way outside the cybersecurity space. Most people probably know what ransomware is (if not, go here ). Ransomware is now everyone’s problem – from governments to corporations and even individuals. Why is ransomware so dangerous, especially now? What can we do?

Ransomware 144

Ransomware Technology Government Phishing 144

eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

They may disconnect infected systems, disable services, or prevent suspicious connections. They may disconnect infected systems, disable services, or prevent suspicious connections. When an incident is spotted, typically by an alert or observation, response teams swing into action to address any damage and prevent it from spreading.

Software 86

Software Data breaches DDOS Ransomware 86

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Networks are complex and connect to a number of critical components — software, applications, databases, and various types of endpoints — that don’t all operate the same way, making it a complicated challenge to keep threats off the network. Also read: What is Network Security?

Network Security 115

Network Security Penetration Testing Firewall Antivirus 115

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Malicious programs or malware are common and dangerous threats in the digital space for both individual users and organizations alike. The extraordinarily high volume of threats is forcing vendors to include AI-based detection even in consumer antivirus products. Here are some of the most common ways malware can infect your device.

Malware 113

Malware Phishing Ransomware Mobile 113

Krebs on Security

JUNE 7, 2021

million worth of Bitcoin that Colonial Pipeline paid to ransomware extortionists last month. The funds had been sent to DarkSide , a ransomware-as-a-service syndicate that disbanded after a May 14 farewell message to affiliates saying its Internet servers and cryptocurrency stash were seized by unknown law enforcement entities.

Ransomware 300

Ransomware Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Healthcare 300

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Social engineering attacks have long been a threat to businesses worldwide, statistically comprising roughly 98% of cyberattacks worldwide. The average business faces more than 700 of these types of attacks every single year.

Social Engineering 90

Social Engineering Engineering Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence 90

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The West has promised tougher sanctions are coming, but experts warn these will almost certainly trigger a Russian retaliation against America and its allies, which could escalate into cyber attacks on Western financial institutions and energy infrastructure. ” What kinds of attacks are experts most concerned about?

Energy and Utilities 275

Energy and Utilities Banking Cyber Attacks Cyber threats 275

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Despite the rapid evolution of what constitutes the users, assets, and connections, the fundamentals of networking security remain the same: block external threats, protect internal network communications, monitor the network for internal and external threats, and ensure that users only access authorized parts of the network.

Network Security 84

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 84

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The researchers at Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) are warning of increasingly sophisticated operations carried out by Iranian threat actors. The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) shared the results of their analysis on the evolution of Iran-linked threat actors at the CyberWarCon 2021.

VPN 106

VPN Social Engineering Accountability Media 106

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In today’s dynamic threat landscape, having different tools to meet unique security requirements helps keep data protected. AT&T Managed XDR can help consolidate telemetry from across your attack surface and automate and orchestrate workflows and processes to speed up response and recovery.

Threat Detection 101

Threat Detection Technology Antivirus Cybercrime 101

ForAllSecure

MAY 30, 2023

Say you’re an organization that’s been hit with ransomware. At what point do you need to bring in a ransomware negotiator? Mark Lance, the VP of DFIR and Threat intelligence for GuidePoint Security, provides The Hacker Mind with stories of ransomware cases he’s handled.

Ransomware 40

Ransomware Encryption Authentication Backups 40

IT Security Guru

JUNE 4, 2021

As one of the unfortunate benefactors from the changing business behaviours of the pandemic, ransomware attack trends continue to evolve. During the last year, malicious actors have attacked anything from healthcare organisations and medical trials, to education and the public sector, and even business supply chains.

Ransomware 77

Ransomware Digital transformation Social Engineering Artificial Intelligence 77

SecureList

MAY 10, 2021

News broke in January of the FreakOut malware, which attacks Linux devices. Botnet operators use infected devices to carry out DDoS attacks or mine cryptocurrency. It is not the first bot to attack mobile devices through a debug interface. RDP servers listening on UDP port 3389 were used to amplify DDoS attacks.

DDOS 95

DDOS Cryptocurrency Media Marketing 95

Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2021

If you ask a Cybersecurity Analyst “what more can organisations must do in order to strengthen their defense line”, you will be told that the threat levels are increasing every day, so organisations need to invest more money into cybersecurity. 20 th Nov 2020 – Manchester United Football Club ( www.manutd.com ).

Cyber Attacks 92

Cyber Attacks Government Surveillance Software 92

Fox IT

JUNE 23, 2020

About the Research and Intelligence Fusion Team (RIFT): RIFT leverages our strategic analysis, data science, and threat hunting capabilities to create actionable threat intelligence, ranging from IOCs and detection capabilities to strategic reports on tomorrow’s threat landscape. Introduction.

Ransomware 45

Ransomware Encryption Malware Architecture 45

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One large part of society that has been affected by these measures more than others is the employed. However, they have also uncovered some substantial benefits: Comfort level: Employees became both more comfortable and uncomfortable. The coronavirus pandemic has caused sudden, sweeping change around the world.

Scams 56

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 56

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

If you’ve used a computer for more than 5 minutes, you probably know a thing or two about computer viruses and malware. Whether it’s infected emails stealing employee access credentials or the plague of r a nsomware that has menaced the business world in recent years, there are a number of ways malware can disrupt your organization.

Malware 138

Malware Ransomware Antivirus Internet 138

SecureList

JULY 28, 2022

For 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.

Malware 129

Malware Firmware Phishing Cryptocurrency 129

ForAllSecure

MAY 18, 2021

What if you discovered a flaw in a ransomware payment system that unlocked the data without paying the ransom? In this episode, Jack Cable talks about hacking the Qlocker ransomware and briefly interrupting its payment system. intelligence community, and to designate the current wave of digital extortion as a national security threat.

Hacking 52

Hacking Ransomware Cryptocurrency Engineering 52

ForAllSecure

MAY 18, 2021

What if you discovered a flaw in a ransomware payment system that unlocked the data without paying the ransom? In this episode, Jack Cable talks about hacking the Qlocker ransomware and briefly interrupting its payment system. intelligence community, and to designate the current wave of digital extortion as a national security threat.

Hacking 52

Hacking Ransomware Cryptocurrency Engineering 52

ForAllSecure

JULY 6, 2022

Contrasting that is, perhaps, a more nuanced statement from Howard Schmidt, President Obama’s first cybersecurity czar, who said “We see people talking about the digital Pearl Harbor from the worms and Trojans and viruses. That event did more damage than any computer virus or worm at the time.

Cybercrime 40

Cybercrime Government Ransomware Hacking 40

ForAllSecure

APRIL 21, 2023

Understanding the history of computer hacking is important for understanding its impact on technology and society, the current state of cybersecurity, and for developing effective strategies for protecting against cyber threats. In the early days of computing, hacking was more about curiosity and experimentation than malicious intent.

Hacking 75

Hacking Cybersecurity Internet Internet 75

SecureList

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In Q3 2022, DDoS attacks were, more often than not, it seemed, politically motivated. The pro-Russian group Killnet, active since January 2022, took the responsibility for several more cyberattacks. The pro-Russian group Killnet, active since January 2022, took the responsibility for several more cyberattacks.

DDOS 102

DDOS Computers and Electronics Internet Internet 102

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Advanced persistent threats (APTs) are the most dangerous threats, as they employ complex tools and techniques, and often are highly targeted and hard to detect. Amid the global crisis and escalating geopolitical confrontations, these sophisticated cyberattacks are even more dangerous, as there is often more at stake.

Hacking 101

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 101

Malwarebytes

MAY 21, 2023

ChatGPT—the much-hyped, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that provides human-like responses from an enormous knowledge base—has been embraced practically everywhere, from private sector businesses to K–12 classrooms. Or do you believe implementing the platform will compromise your company’s cybersecurity posture?

Cybersecurity 72

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Social Engineering Engineering 72

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

While the geopolitical landscape has durably shifted, cyberattacks remain a constant threat and show no signs of receding – quite the contrary. We polled our experts from the GReAT team and have gathered a small number of key insights about what APT actors are likely to focus on in 2023. Mobile devices exposed to wide attacks.

Firmware 105

Firmware Surveillance Mobile Telecommunications 105

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

2023 – Given the sharpening complexity of cyber threats, our digital and physical infrastructure faces mounting challenges. In the past year alone, we’ve seen cybercriminals refine their arsenal with sophisticated tools aimed squarely at evading defences and causing disruption. Houston, Texas, USA – 16 Nov.

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Cybercrime Malware Technology Cyber threats 100