Krebs on Security

JULY 26, 2023

In 2003, Sachkov founded Group-IB , a cybersecurity and digital forensics company that quickly earned a reputation for exposing and disrupting large-scale cybercrime operations, including quite a few that were based in Russia and stealing from Russian companies and citizens. Ilya Sachkov. Image: Group-IB.com. election.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2020

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

fitness chains Town Sports leaked online Group-IB detects a series of ransomware attacks by OldGremlin HOW DO PROVIDERS IMPLEMENT INTERNET BLOCKING IN BELARUS? fitness chains Town Sports leaked online Group-IB detects a series of ransomware attacks by OldGremlin HOW DO PROVIDERS IMPLEMENT INTERNET BLOCKING IN BELARUS?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The recently discovered ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) Buran attempts to gain popularity by offering discounted licenses. In May, researchers from McAfee’s Advanced Threat Research Team discovered a new piece of ransomware named ‘Buran.’ The ransomare appears to be the evolution of the Jumper ransomware that is based on VegaLocker.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2019

Microsoft has released patches for Windows 7, Server 2008, XP and Server 2003. This Metasploit module doesn’t work against Windows Server 2003. Many security experts have already developed their own exploit code for this issue without publicly disclosing it for obvious reasons. According to Z??osum0x0,

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Spinone

JANUARY 22, 2020

Although at the end of the 2018 ransomware seemed to be slowing its pace on the cyber threat arena, 2019 has shown that this slowdown wasn’t anything but “the calm before the storm” Ransomware statistics for 2019 vividly illustrated the rapid growth of high-profile ransomware attacks and new, more disrupting ransomware examples.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

A client detected a ransomware outbreak on a Friday night and called us by Sunday afternoon. Elsewhere in the document, use generic titles rather than names so that you don’t have to refresh the entire document any time an employee or vendor changes. Define the communication parameters: One incident sticks in my mind.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For instance, according to the New York Times, in 2003, the United States made plans for a huge cyberattack to freeze billions of dollars in Saddam Hussein’s bank accounts and cripple his government before the invasion of Iraq. However, the plan was not approved because the government feared collateral damage.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Microsoft addressed the flaw with the MS17-010 and also released an emergency patch for Windows XP and Server 2003 in response to the WannaCry ransomware attacks. According to a new blog post published by Avira, unpatched systems remain exposed to cyber attacks and are serially infected by threat actors.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

After being released in 2003, he uses WiFi to commit attacks, program malware and steal credit card information. 2003 — Operation CyberSweep — The U.S. 2014 — CryptoWall — CryptoWall ransomware, the predecessor of CryptoDefense, is heavily distributed, producing an estimated revenue of $325 million. . presidential election.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2019

Microsoft has released patches for Windows 7, Server 2008, XP and Server 2003. NSA is concerned that malicious cyber actors will use the vulnerability in ransomware and exploit kits containing other known exploits, increasing capabilities against other unpatched systems.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

EternalBlue is a Windows exploit created by the US National Security Agency (NSA) and used in the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack. These data packets can contain malware such as a trojan, ransomware, or similar dangerous program. Here is how the NSA-developed cyber monster works, and how you should defend against it.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In the past few days, researchers including ourselves have observed PikaBot, a new malware family that appeared in early 2003, distributed via malvertising. More importantly, TA577 has been associated with ransomware distribution. In particular, we saw similarities with the malvertising chains previously used to drop FakeBat.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 5, 2018

The ZombieBoy mine leverages several exploits, including: CVE-2017-9073, RDP vulnerability on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Once the has established a backdoor in the target system it could deliver other families of malware, such as ransomware, and keyloggers. CVE-2017-0143 , SMB exploit. CVE-2017-0146 , SMB exploit.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The ransomware group Scattered Spider, affiliated with ALPHV or BlackCat, claimed responsibility. MGM Resorts did not pay a ransom, but the attack reportedly ended up costing the company $100 million in lost revenues and other costs." " In addition to MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment was also recently hit by a ransomware attack.

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Spinone

JUNE 21, 2018

Only one week has passed after a mass phishing attack hit the Gmail users, and the world came under attack by a new global cyber threat called WannaCry ransomware. WannaCry – a New Ransomware Threat or an Old Virus? The second theoretical way in ransomware cases is to use decryption software.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In 2003, Swiss computer scientist Phillppe Oechslin published Making a Faster Cryptanalytic Time-Memory Trade-Off , building off of Hellman and Rivest’s original application to develop what we know today as rainbow tables. Also read : Cybersecurity Outlook 2022: Third-Party, Ransomware, and AI Attacks Will Get Worse.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

In a 2003 interview Mitnick claimed he never used stolen information or destroyed data during his hacks. Thus, many cyberattacks, such as ransomware , continue to occur. This violated the terms of parole and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Mitnick was captured in 1995 by the FBI. Most organizations don’t have the power of the U.S.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Using the LockBit builder to generate targeted ransomware Last year, we published our research on the LockBit 3.0 Leaked in 2022, this builder greatly simplified the creation of custom ransomware. However, just a few days later, the ransomware group announced that it was back in action. Generic; PDM:Trojan.Win32.Generic;

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2025

Bitdefender: Best for endpoint security and ransomware protection 3 No current available value 4.7 Fortinet: Best for Network Security Perimeter Protection 15 $74.33 Cisco: Best for Integrated Network Security 16 $242.51 CrowdStrike: Best for Endpoint Security and Services 8 $89.86 IBM: Best for Advanced Encryption 13 $233.91

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an improvement of WEP introduced in 2003. Back up important data , as there is no better defense against ransomware. However, this protocol — introduced in 1997 — is outdated and considered insecure because it is easily hackable. Segment parts of your network that are more sensitive than others.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 10, 2021

It started in 2003, with both security and feature updates on the second, and sometimes further feature updates on the fourth, Tuesday of each month at a time when the software giant would bundle up and issue several patches to fix bugs and security vulnerabilities for its operating systems and applications. Trials of Travelex. First audit.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

Astalavista Security Newsletter - 2003-2006 - Full Offline Reading Copy. Exposing a Currently Active Kaseya Ransomware Domains Portfolio – WhoisXML API Analysis. Exposing a Currently Active Portfolio of Ransomware-Themed Protonmail Personal Email Address Accounts – An OSINT Analysis.

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Easy as RDP: attacks mount as ransomware gangs seek out easy access. Worried about ransomware? RDP is one of the main attack vectors that ransomware gangs are using to infiltrate organisations. We also cover this attack vector in our comprehensive white paper on ransomware. Who isn’t these days?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Topping the list of the main threats faced by the compromised companies are targeted attacks, competitive espionage, ransomware attacks, and cryptomining. Group-IB has been conducting cyber security Incident Response since 2003. The total number of Group-IB incident responses has more than doubled compared to 2017.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In 2003, customers with eBay and PayPal were hit with phishing emails requesting them to update account information, leading customers to give out log-in information. Phishers create these links to get targets to download ransomware which can lead to spear phishing emails and other cybercrimes. Ransomware to extort money from victims.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 12, 2021

In 2003, the infamous SQL Slammer worm infected all 75,000 its global, Internet-accessible victims within ten minutes of the attack starting. More recently, the WannaCry ransomware worm spread around the globe (and into and through numerous computer networks along the way) and infected hundreds of thousands of targets in a single morning.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

billion in 2021, and growing concerns over data security , software supply chains , and ransomware suggest the market will remain strong through economic ups and downs. Since 2003, Tiger Global Management has made over 900 investments with 120 exits. Investments in cybersecurity more than doubled from $12 billion to $29.5

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 15, 2022

Company Product Est HQ Exabeam Exabeam Fusion 2013 Foster City, CA IBM Security QRadar SIEM 1911 Armonk, NY LogRhythm LogRhythm SIEM Platform 2003 Boulder, CO Securonix Next-Gen SIEM 2008 Addison, TX Splunk Splunk Enterprise Security 2003 San Francisco, CA. Block malware , zero-day threats, and ransomware and conduct remote actions.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

Between high-profile ransomware attacks and mergers, it is a time of high stakes and great change for the industry. But constant breaches of organizations large and small, and a trail of victims to ransomware and phishing opened a massive opportunity. Founded: 2003. Headquarters: Cambridge, UK. Annual Revenue: $2.53

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Herjavec Group

JUNE 24, 2021

But he also has a day job as Founder and CEO of Herjavec Group — one of the world’s most innovative cybersecurity firms that he founded in 2003. . According to Herjavec, 95% of all ransomware still comes through email. That means that fraudsters often have little need to resort to sophisticated methods to access sensitive information.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In 2003, Swiss computer scientist Phillppe Oechslin published Making a Faster Cryptanalytic Time-Memory Trade-Off , building off of Hellman and Rivest’s original application to develop what we know today as rainbow tables. Also read : Cybersecurity Outlook 2022: Third-Party, Ransomware, and AI Attacks Will Get Worse.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Ransomware, for example, usually doesn’t self-replicate. In 2003, one of the first pieces of malware designed to make money was discovered. The Rise of Ransomware: 2011-2022. The 2010s and early 2020s have been marked by an increased prevalence in ransomware attacks. This isn’t necessarily true of other types of malware.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 6, 2022

Hypponen: Alright, original sea change for monetizing malware was 2003. Then we've seen all these big waves after that banking Trojans, credit card keyloggers botnet building have clearly for the last eight years now, Ransom ransomware in various different incarnate incarnations has been the big moneymaker. So it pays off.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2023

FIGHTING BADNESS IN THE CLOUD One could convincingly make the case that the world has witnessed yet another historic transfer of wealth and trade secrets over the past decade — in the form of ransomware and data ransom attacks by Russia-based cybercriminal syndicates, as well as Russian intelligence agency operations like the U.S.

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