Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

This one is about Windows devices. If they know and understand the goal, most of them will be more than happy to keep their system operational. With that in mind, here are some security basics that you should attend to just as you would on any Windows computer: Apply security updates promptly. The basics. Use security software.

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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. The threat actors behind REvil attacks operate under a ransomware-as-a-service model. These affiliates then split the ransom with the threat actors who develop REvil.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The only other browser that reaches a market share that is over 10% is Safari. Magnitude is used in malvertising attacks to infect victims who visit compromised websites and its payload of choice is the Magniber ransomware. CVE-2021-31956 is a Windows NTFS Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability. ” Magnitude EK.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 6, 2023

A recent Windows update really wants you to use Edge instead of rival browsers, to the extent that some features in those rival browsers are breaking. From a Reddit user : If Chrome is set as the default browser, clicking on the link shortcut will open the link in chrome, but also open the Windows settings on the default apps.

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DoublePulsar

APRIL 20, 2023

So in this piece we shall dig into the details using open source intelligence, and prove Capita was penetrated by Black Basta ransomware group using Qakbot phishing to deliver hands on keyboard access for weeks — and question if the playbooks organisations are using to handle ransomware groups are fit for purpose in 2023.

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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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Malwarebytes

APRIL 19, 2023

From the complaint, in relation to one support scam outfit using Nexway for payment processing: …on February 10, 2017, the Senior Key Account Manager at Nexway sent Potenzone an email titled "Nexway/TechLiveConnect: Chargeback & Cancellation rates". in November 2016, 2.6% in December 2016, and 1.5% in January 2017.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

Although cybercrime as a whole has seen a rise during the pandemic, arguably ransomware has been one of the more successful and lucrative attack types. Our own research report, the State of Encrypted Attacks Report 2020 , found that there had been a 500 per cent rise in ransomware compared to 2019. Where are the gaps?

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Cybersecurity professionals are inundated with conversations, statistics, and news stories about the threats of ransomware every day. But what can organizations do to effectively mitigate the threats of ransomware? The root of ransomware attacks and preparing for the worst. The same thing with ransomware.".

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Confidential & Semi-Private Files Legally protected files should be stored on compliant cloud platforms; industry-specific security procedures required for confidential files. Cloud storage is a cloud computing model that allows data storage on remote servers operated by a service provider, accessible via internet connections.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

First discovered in 2016, Petya ransomware is a family of encrypting malware that targets Microsoft Windows-based computer systems. The new variant of Petya ransomware that caused irreversible damage to Ukrainian businesses was given the name “NotPetya” to differentiate it from the original. And how does Petya ransomware spread?

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Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

and Australia in sanctioning and charging a Russian man named Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev as the leader of the infamous LockBit ransomware group. Last week, the United States joined the U.K. Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev. Image: treasury.gov. On May 7, the U.S. Financial sanctions levied against Khoroshev by the U.S.

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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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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2022

Cyber criminals go after endpoint protection software all day, every day. Cyber criminals go after endpoint protection software all day, every day. Since many organizations fail to change the default setup, these attackers know the EDR defaults and understand how much they can do without triggering alerts.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

BlackMatter is a new ransomware threat discovered at the end of July 2021. As with previous ransomware, the operators steal files and private information from compromised servers and request an additional ransom to not publish on the internet. COVERAGE AND PROTECTION ADVICE. TECHNICAL DETAILS. Information about the malware.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

BlackMatter is a new ransomware threat discovered at the end of July 2021. As with previous ransomware, the operators steal files and private information from compromised servers and request an additional ransom to not publish on the internet. COVERAGE AND PROTECTION ADVICE. TECHNICAL DETAILS. Information about the malware.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Thu, 10/06/2022 - 16:38. Raising awareness for existing application security gaps and enabling global businesses to better protect themselves, their employees, and their customers, is our mission. . What is ERP Security (and Why Does it Matter?). maaya.alagappan. An Overview of ERP Applications. Current Gaps in ERP Security.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2022

Encryption is all about scrambling data to prevent unauthorized parties from being able to understand what is contained in the information. Thus, data in transit, as well as data at rest, should be made indecipherable via strong encryption. This adds a vital extra layer of security. What is Encryption?

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McAfee

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Threat Intelligence is critical to adapt security controls and gain an understanding of attacker techniques and active campaigns exploiting the vulnerability. Log4j/Log4shell is a remote code execution vulnerability (RCE) in Apache software allowing attackers unauthenticated access into the remote system.

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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. This proxy-capable backdoor was deployed alongside Cobalt Strike beacons.

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SecureList

MAY 8, 2024

Ransomware attacks continue to be one of the biggest contemporary cybersecurity threats, affecting organizations and individuals alike on a global scale. As we approach International Anti-Ransomware Day, we have analyzed the major ransomware events and trends. The group itself also has a large affiliate network.

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

Protecting your computer from cyber-attacks by keeping cybercriminals at bay is the need of the hour. Here are 5 common security tools that you must have in 2021 to protect your digital world. Here are 5 common security tools that you must have in 2021 to protect your digital world.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 23, 2022

Key Takeaways: An in-depth analysis of Midas and trends across other Thanos ransomware variants reveals how ransomware groups shifted tactics in 2021 to: lower sunk costs by using RaaS builders to reduce development time. Figure 1:Timeline of Thanos derived ransomware variations. It encrypts files and appends “.[{ID}],PROM[prometheushelp@mail{.}ch]

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 25, 2022

More threat actors beginning to understand that BTC transactions are more transparent and easier to trace than Monero and other AEC. More threat actors beginning to understand that BTC transactions are more transparent and easier to trace than Monero and other AEC. Furthermore, recent sanctioning of Tornado Cash [13] by the U.S.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

We look at phishing threats commonly encountered by users and companies as well as the prevalence of various Windows and Android-based financial malware. The year 2021 was eventful in terms of digital threats for organizations and individuals, and financial institutions were no exception. Well-known financial threats remain prominent.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Microsoft is a bit pricier for its entry-level E1 package and is more expensive by $10 a month per user than Google for its top tier E5 offering which is quite significant if looking at a large number of users. Pricing When comparing G Suite vs Office 365 Pricing, the choices are not always so black and white.

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SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Targeted attacks. The leap of a Cycldek-related threat actor. We recently described one such file, called “FoundCore”, which caught our attention because of the various improvements it brought to this well-known infection vector. We discovered the malware as part of an attack against a high-profile organization in Vietnam.

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NopSec

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Had Saudi Aramco failed to do so, 10% of the world’s oil supply would have been in jeopardy. The Impact of Cyber Attacks on Energy and Industrial Infrastructure It’s hard to understand the damage that can happen as a result of a successful cyber attack on energy and industrial infrastructure.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 18, 2021

On October 12, after interviewing US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, USA TODAY’s editorial board warned its readers about a dangerous new form of cyberattack under this eye-catching headline: “ The next big cyberthreat isn’t ransomware. It’s killware. And it’s just as bad as it sounds.”.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2020

One of the most common ways such access is monetized these days is through ransomware , which holds a victim’s data and/or computers hostage unless and until an extortion payment is made. There’s an old adage in information security: “Every company gets penetration tested, whether or not they pay someone for the pleasure.”

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Not only must it provide a way to restore data in a timely manner, it must do it securely – and increasingly, users are demanding that it also offers protection against the scourge of ransomware. There are now backup solutions equipped with additional features to protect against ransomware.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

For those interested in a better understanding of the oncoming risks, this is the information you are looking for. For those interested in a better understanding of the oncoming risks, this is the information you are looking for. Many never see the catastrophe about to happen, until it occurs. Some dangers are familiar and persistent.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

Ransomware has given security professionals a headache for the better part of a decade. Germany, the UK, and Italy also registered high ransomware tallies. To understand how we got here, let’s first take a closer look at recent statistics on the top ransomware variants, countries and industries attacked. Top countries.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2023

Most of the victims mount Windows 10 Professional and Enterprise operating systems, including several Datacenter versions of Windows Server. Some of them are also Windows Embedded, indicating the penetration of such malware operation even into IoT environments.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

However, to plan the phases properly, organizations need to first understand the nature of DDoS attacks and why attackers use them. To fight DDoS attacks, organizations and teams need to implement the three standard phases for any IT threat: preparation, reaction, and recovery. To skip ahead, click on the links: What is a DDoS Attack?

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Fox IT

JUNE 23, 2020

WastedLocker is a new ransomware locker we’ve detected being used since May 2020. Evil Corp were previously associated to the Dridex malware and BitPaymer ransomware, the latter came to prominence in the first half of 2017. Introduction. Attribution and Actor Background. Actor Tracking. Actor Tracking.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 11, 2022

Microsoft’s identity and access management tools dominate the enterprise market, with more than a 50% market share between Active Directory (AD) for Windows and Azure servers. For this article, we will explore 10 solutions with Active Directory as the primary focus, within three categories: Active Directory Auditing.

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