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A Ransomware Group Claims to Have Breached the Foxconn Factory

Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

In December 2020, the DoppelPaymer extortion gang exposed documents allegedly stolen from some of its databases in the United States. After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses.

Ransomware

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5 Linux malware families SMBs should protect themselves against

Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

There’s no shortage of reasons why an SMB might use Linux to run their business: There are plenty of distros to choose from, it’s (generally) free, and perhaps above all — it’s secure. But unfortunately, there’s more to Linux security than just leaning back in your chair and sipping piña coladas. Cloud Snooper. How it works.

Malware

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Vulnerability Recap 5/27/24 – Google, Microsoft & GitLab Fixes

eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2024

May 22, 2024 Veeam Addresses Vulnerabilities in Backup & Replication Update Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass, privilege escalation, NTLM relay attack, and more. The fix: Veeam released Backup Enterprise Manager version 12.1.2.172 and Backup & Replication version 12.1.2 to address the vulnerabilities.

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Top 7 Cloud Storage Security Issues & Risks (+ Mitigations)

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Do regular audits and alerts: Enhance security by conducting regular audits, monitoring activity, and setting up alerts. Backup files: Regularly back-up public cloud resources. Back up data: Establish comprehensive backups for speedy recovery in the event of a security incident or data loss.

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Preventing the Spread of Ransomware

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

For most of the world, 2020 was devastating, a year mired in multiple crises. But in at least one industry, 2020 was a banner year! Most companies were unprepared to secure an entirely remote workforce, relying on remote desktop protocol (RDP) and strained VPN infrastructures, leaving workers ripe for attack.

Ransomware

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From Caribbean shores to your devices: analyzing Cuba ransomware

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Cuba ransomware gang Cuba data leak site The group’s offensives first got on our radar in late 2020. Samples often have a forged compilation timestamp: those found in 2020 were stamped with June 4, 2020, and more recent ones, June 19th, 1992.

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The Pain of Double Extortion Ransomware

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Ransomware attacks have become much more dangerous and have evolved beyond basic security defenses and business continuity techniques like next-gen antivirus and backups. At this point, typical defenses for ransomware, such as backups and restoration of systems and data, do not apply.

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How Do You Get Ransomware? 5 Main Sources in 2019

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

It quietly makes its way past your security defenses into the heart of your data and keeps it hostage until you pay a ransom. This is what you, a potential ransomware victim, need to know to protect your data and your business in 2020. Ransomware is a sly, silent, and vicious criminal. This rule has no way around it.

Ransomware

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Black Hat USA 2021 – Top 5 Sessions to Attend & Tips to Survive Now that Conferences are Back In-Person

Security Boulevard

JULY 29, 2021

In 2020, the global pandemic dramatically changed our social environment, and both Black Hat and Defcon went virtual with in-person networking and parties placed on hold. Tom Tervoort | Principal Security Specialist, Secura. James Coote | Senior Consultant, F-Secure Consulting. Tracks : Network Security, Defense.

CISO

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

553% increase in DNS Flood attacks from 1H 2020 to 2H 2023. Attackers will target network peripheral devices: network attached storage (NAS), backup storage, telephones, network equipment, and end-of-life assets. To explore the outsourcing option for security, consider reading more about managed security service providers (MSSPs).

Cybersecurity

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Detecting Credential Stealing Attacks Through Active In-Network Defense

McAfee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Today, enterprises tend to use multiple layers of security defenses, ranging from perimeter defense on network entry points to host based security solutions deployed at the end user’s machines to counter the ever-increasing threats. Executive Summary.

Authentication

Authentication Accountability Encryption Passwords

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The value of cyber hygiene in protecting your business from potential ransomware

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Over 500 healthcare providers suffered ransomware attacks in 2020 alone. At a high level, their advice can be summarised as follows: Prepare for the threat: Create, maintain, and test encrypted, offline backups of critical data. Attackers are also targeting critical sectors like education and healthcare.

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5 Critical Threat Actors You Need to Know About

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

EDRKillShifter dynamically disrupts security processes in real-time and adapts its methods as detection capabilities evolve. Researchers also identified the Zerologon vulnerability (CVE-2020-1472) as a conduit for initial access. Its exceptional sophistication was exemplified in March 2020 when it compromised SolarWinds Orion software.

Ransomware

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5 Critical Threat Actors You Need to Know About

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

EDRKillShifter dynamically disrupts security processes in real-time and adapts its methods as detection capabilities evolve. Researchers also identified the Zerologon vulnerability (CVE-2020-1472) as a conduit for initial access. Its exceptional sophistication was exemplified in March 2020 when it compromised SolarWinds Orion software.

Ransomware

Ransomware Encryption Technology Malware

Cyber Security Informer

A Ransomware Group Claims to Have Breached the Foxconn Factory

5 Linux malware families SMBs should protect themselves against

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Vulnerability Recap 5/27/24 – Google, Microsoft & GitLab Fixes

Top 7 Cloud Storage Security Issues & Risks (+ Mitigations)

Preventing the Spread of Ransomware

From Caribbean shores to your devices: analyzing Cuba ransomware

The Pain of Double Extortion Ransomware

How Do You Get Ransomware? 5 Main Sources in 2019

Black Hat USA 2021 – Top 5 Sessions to Attend & Tips to Survive Now that Conferences are Back In-Person

2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

Detecting Credential Stealing Attacks Through Active In-Network Defense

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The value of cyber hygiene in protecting your business from potential ransomware

5 Critical Threat Actors You Need to Know About

5 Critical Threat Actors You Need to Know About

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