Krebs on Security

JUNE 8, 2021

“This can be hugely damaging in the event of ransomware attacks, where high privileges can enable the attackers to stop or destroy backups and other security tools,” Breen said. CVE-2021-31959 affects everything from Windows 7 through Windows 10 and Server versions 2008 , 2012 , 2016 and 2019.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Rarely do cybercriminal gangs that deploy ransomware gain the initial access to the target themselves. In this post we’ll look at the clues left behind by “ Babam ,” the handle chosen by a cybercriminal who has sold such access to ransomware groups on many occasions over the past few years. Image: Flashpoint.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 23, 2022

Ragnar Locker Ransomware gang has officially declared that they are responsible for the disruption of servers related to a Greece-based gas operator DESFA. The Satya Nadella-led company has also reiterated that the proliferation of ransomware as a service could bring complications for companies that aren’t focusing much on cybersecurity.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

More recently, it appears Megatraffer has been working with ransomware groups to help improve the stealth of their malware. ru in 2008. su from 2008. su from 2008. Intel 471 shows akafitis@gmail.com was used to register another O.R.Z. user account — this one on Verified[.]ru account on Carder[.]su

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Black Basta ransomware gang infected over 300 victims accumulating ransom payments exceeding $100 million since early 2022. The Black Basta ransomware group has been active since April 2022, like other ransomware operations, it implements a double-extortion attack model. ” reads the Elliptic’s report.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 10, 2022

The flaw affects Windows 7 through 10 and Windows Server 2008 through 2022. Elevation of Privilege flaws in particular should be carefully prioritized, as we’ve seen ransomware groups like Conti favor them as part of its playbook.” 10 being the worst), although Microsoft notes that the CVSS score can be as high as 9.8

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 13, 2023

“Gaining access to sensitive and privileged documents, stealing and deleting documents as part of a ransomware attack or replacing real documents with malicious copies to further infect users in the organization.” ” There are at least three other vulnerabilities fixed this month that earned a collective 9.8

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure and a surge in exploited vulnerabilities are getting the attention of U.S. BlackByte Ransomware Attack Methods, IoCs. The FBI-Secret Service warning came just ahead of news that the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers had also been hit by BlackByte ransomware. The FBI and U.S.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2022

Lincoln College, an Illinois institution founded in 1865 and named after President Abraham Lincoln, is set to close this week after the school was unable to fully recover from a ransomware attack that occurred in December 2021. Lincoln College was not a member of the Research and Education Networks ISAC.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 9, 2024

“While that precludes a ransomware actor in Russia, it is something that is outside of most current threat models. “Due to active exploitation in the wild this one should be prioritized for patching.” “This requires close access to a target,” Kikta said.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 10, 2021

“In the case of ransomware attacks, they have also been used to ensure maximum damage.” 10 is the worst), and is present in Windows 7 through Windows 10 , and Windows Server 2008 through 2019 (Windows 7 is no longer being supported with security updates).

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Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2024

md , a website launched in 2008 that chronicled the history of a 1990 armed conflict in Moldova known as the Transnistria War and the Moldo-Russian war. Cyber intelligence firm Intel 471 shows this email address is tied to the username “ dfyz ” on more than a half-dozen Russian language cybercrime forums since 2008.

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SecureList

JUNE 15, 2021

Notably, in addition to the final backdoor, we discovered one victim getting infected with custom ransomware. Ransomware. Interestingly, one victim was discovered to have received ransomware after the third stage payload. This ransomware sample is custom made and specifically developed by the threat actor behind this attack.

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Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2023

Avast released a free decryptor for the Akira ransomware that can allow victims to recover their data without paying the ransom. Cybersecurity firm Avast released a free decryptor for the Akira ransomware that can allow victims to recover their data without paying the ransom. Files are encrypted by Chacha 2008 ( D.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2019

Microsoft has released patches for Windows 7, Server 2008, XP and Server 2003. Windows 7 and Server 2008 users can prevent unauthenticated attacks by enabling Network Level Authentication (NLA), and the threat can also be mitigated by blocking TCP port 3389. According to Z??osum0x0,

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 10, 2019

By nearly all accounts, the chief bugaboo this month is CVE-2019-1458 , a vulnerability in a core Windows component (Win32k) that is present in Windows 7 through 10 and Windows Server 2008-2019.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Threat actors behind the QakBot malware are still active, since August they are carrying out a phishing campaign delivering Ransom Knight ransomware and Remcos RAT. Qakbot , also known as QBot, QuackBot and Pinkslipbot, is an info-stealing malware that has been active since 2008. ” reads the analysis published by Talos.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Just think about what happened at the last financial crisis in 2008, or more recently with the COVID 19 pandemic. It involves a proactive strategy to recover from cyber incidents such as data breaches or ransomware attacks. An effective cyber recovery plan must be dynamic, involving more than just tabletop exercises though.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2019

Microsoft has released patches for Windows 7, Server 2008, XP and Server 2003. Windows 7 and Server 2008 users can prevent unauthenticated attacks by enabling Network Level Authentication (NLA), and the threat can also be mitigated by blocking TCP port 3389.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2022

The VPN provider’s service, which aimed to offer shielded communications and internet access, were being used in support of serious criminal acts such as ransomware deployment and other cybercrime activities.” VPNLab was launched in 2008 and was offering online anonymity to criminal organizations. ” continues the EUROPOL.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Qakbot , also known as QBot, QuackBot and Pinkslipbot, is an info-stealing malware that has been active since 2008. led disruptions of a botnet infrastructure used by crooks to commit criminal activities, including ransomware attacks. The attacks aimed at distributing Ransom Knight ransomware and the Remcos RAT.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2023

Microsoft ends extended support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 today. Maternal & Family Health Services discloses ransomware attack months after discovery. Multiple schools hit by Vice Society ransomware attack. Pokemon NFT card game malware chooses you. WhatsApp lawsuit against NSO Group greenlit by Supreme Court.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

A cyberattack crippled the IT infrastructure of the City of Saint John Hundreds of female sports stars and celebrities have their naked photos and videos leaked online Romanians arrested for running underground malware services Threat actor shared a list of 49,577 IPs vulnerable Fortinet VPNs Computer Security and Data Privacy, the perfect alliance (..)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 26, 2022

The Insurance firm that was founded in 2008 has a background of selling over 19 million policies and is planning to expand its business reach after obtaining an insurance broker’s license from India’s IRDAI.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2020

Nemty ransomware LOVE_YOU malspam campaign. Nemty ransomware operators launch their data leak site. CIA Hacking unit APT-C-39 hit China since 2008. Visser Precision, a part maker for Tesla, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin hit with data-stealing ransomware. EVRAZ operations in North America disrupted by Ryuk ransomware.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 29, 2023

The significance of this achievement cannot be overstated, as Qakbot has been responsible for a myriad of cybercrimes, including ransomware attacks and financial fraud, causing massive losses to individuals and businesses for more than a decade. What is Qakbot and why was it shutdown?

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Malwarebytes

JULY 28, 2021

And while actual, measurable cyberrattacks and hacks surrounding The Olympics did not truly get rolling until 2008 in Beijing, The Olympic games have traditionally been quite the target for malicious acts of all kinds, dating back years. 2008 Beijing. So too is the possibility for scammers to crawl out of the woodwork. 1996 Atlanta.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 21, 2023

This service is actually recommended by the purveyors of the RedLine information stealer malware , which is a popular and powerful malware kit that specializes in stealing victim data and is often used to lay the groundwork for ransomware attacks. WHO RUNS CRYPTOR[.]BIZ? The WHOIS records for autodoska[.]biz

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The Internet’s co-designer, Vint Cerf, in a 2008 Guardian interview , explained how the Internet’s 1974, essential enabling Internet-protocol had a design flaw in not enabling packet authentication, security, or privacy at scale. Utopia meet reality. “It was actually an oversight.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2022

’ In February 2008, the US authorities dismantled the global cybercrime organization tracked as Infraud Organization, which was involved in stealing and selling credit card and personal identity data. Russian authorities arrested four alleged members of the international cyber theft ring tracked as ‘Infraud Organization.’

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 12, 2021

CBS News Anchor Scott Pelley asked the Fed Chairman about the odds of a systemic crisis like the one we saw in 2008, where banks and others needed bailouts. With this in mind, it was amazing to see Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speak so boldly about cyberrisk—especially the context in which he was speaking about it.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 14, 2022

We collected the most data ever from 87 organizations that were victims of cyberattacks, and between the original report in 2008 and this year, the biggest shift we' ve seen is the growing importance of end-users whom bad actors prey on for system access. Our new report shows some enduring themes—and a few new ones, as well.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 30, 2023

’ Qakbot , also known as QBot, QuackBot and Pinkslipbot, is an info-stealing malware that has been active since 2008. led disruptions of a botnet infrastructure used by crooks to commit criminal activities, including ransomware attacks. The malware spreads via malspam campaigns, it inserts replies in active email threads.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

0patch will provide micropatches for Windows 7 and Server 2008 after EoS. Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Wyoming hit by ransomware attack. Emsisoft releases a free decryptor for the WannaCryFake ransomware. Emsisoft released a new free decryption tool for the Avest ransomware. Once again thank you!

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

2003-2008 — Albert Gonzalez — Albert Gonzales is arrested in 2003 for being part of ShadowCrew, a group that stole and then sold card numbers online, and works with authorities in exchange for his freedom. 2008 – The Church of Scientology — A hacker group known as Anonymous targets the Church of Scientology website.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Beginning with the first publicly known attacks by Moonlight Maze , in 1996, the Pentagon breach in 2008, Blacking out Kyiv in 2016, hacking the United States elections in 2016, and including some of the largest, most infamous cyberattacks in history, targeting an entire nation with NotPetya ransomware.”

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Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2021

Microsoft researchers also spotted a ransomware gangs that is exploiting ProxyLogon flaws to spread a piece of malware tracked as DearCry. and later Exchange 2013, 2016, or 2019 Windows Server 2008 R2, Server 2012, Server 2012 R2, Server 2016, Server 2019.

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