Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2024

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SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Analysis of samples exploiting CVE-2023-23397 vulnerability On March 14, Microsoft reported a critical Elevation of Privilege (EoP) vulnerability (CVE-2023-23397) in the Outlook client. This feature bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-29324) was itself patched in May.

Malware 138

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SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

In this report, we have analyzed the key threats to small and medium-sized companies in 2022 and 2023, and provided advice on how to stay safe. Malware attacks Between January 1 and May 18, 2023, 2,392 SMB employees encountered malware or unwanted software disguised as business applications, with 2,478 unique files distributed this way.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

According to a September 20, 2023 joint advisory from the FBI and the U.S. “Experience in backup, increase privileges, mikicatz, network. Mr. Tretyakov suggested someone may have framed him, pointing to an August 2023 story at a Russian news outlet about the reported hack and leak of the user database from sysadmins[.]ru,

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Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2023

Known ransomware attacks by gang, April 2023 Known ransomware attacks by country, April 2023 Known ransomware attacks by industry sector, April 2023 Cl0p ransomware, which gained prominence in March by exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in GoAnywhere MFT, went comparatively silent with just four attacks in April.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

In 2023, an astonishing 50 per cent of companies in the UK reported experiencing some form of cybersecurity breach or attack. Backup Data Regularly There are several effective backup methods to consider. It includes cloud backups, which offer scalability and remote access. By staying current, you protect your data.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Antivirus company Bitdefender has released a free decryptor for the recently discovered ransomware family MortalKombat. Good news for the victims of the recently discovered MortalKombat ransomware , the antivirus firm Bitdefender has released a free decryptor that will allow them to recover their file without paying the ransom.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

I will also continue to post on LinkedIn about new stories in 2023. You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Use antivirus software like Webroot Premium to protect all your devices. Backup your devices regularly using solutions like Carbonite. Here are a few tips for protecting your devices and information from malware attacks: Update your devices regularly to get the latest security patches. Use multi-factor authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs). Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2024

In October 2023, The British Library was attacked by the Rhysida ransomware gang in a devastating cyberattack. The ransomware itself was launched on October 28, 2023, but the library believes that the Rhysida group infiltrated its systems at least three days before that. Create offsite, offline backups. Don’t get attacked twice.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. Sophos: Noted that 43% of all 2023 malware signature updates are for stealers, spyware, and keyloggers often used to steal credentials from devices.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Cymulate ran 3,107 assessments across 340 organizations recently to see if security controls were adequate against the Clop (sometimes called “Cl0p” with a zero) ransomware group’s exploitation of a MOVEit software vulnerability ( CVE-2023-34362 ). Endpoint Security: Install and update antivirus software on all hosts.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) also reveals that inside actors were responsible for 83% of 2022 data breaches. 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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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 19, 2023

Impair Defenses – Hive will seek to terminate all processes related to backups, antivirus/anti-spyware, and file copying. According to Securin’s Ransomware Spotlight Report 2023 , there was a 19% rise in vulnerabilities associated with ransomware in 2022. billion being paid in 2022 alone.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

But ransomware attacks have been ramping up in 2023 and reinfections are occurring all over the globe, forcing lean IT teams to prepare. Some artifacts are detected and quarantined by antivirus software, but the malware is still active on some level. Why are businesses getting hit with ransomware more than once?

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

In 2023, trusted relationship cyberattacks ranked among the top three most frequently used attack vectors. According to 2023 statistics , only one in four affected organizations identified an incident as a result of detecting suspicious activity (launch of hacker tools, malware, network scanners, etc.)

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

These priority maintenance requirements should also be extended to other security solutions that protect DNS servers such as firewalls and antivirus applications. Relatively high frequency backups (daily or at least weekly). Local backups for quick access. Cloud backups in case of local failure.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

It serves as a warning to regularly backup company data and train every employee on how to identify phishing and social engineering attacks. The email directs victims to download antivirus software. The download link does install an antivirus, but its an old version that wont catch Dharma.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

Solarwinds Network Configuration Manager Solarwinds’ Network Configuration Manager provides a package of solutions for network compliance, network automation, network configuration backup, and vulnerability assessment. For more information on Vulnerability Scanning Options see: What is Vulnerability Scanning & How Does It Work?

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Chicago CyberSecurity Training

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

It’s essential to practice good "digital hygiene" — clean up old files, keep up with software updates, and install antivirus software. Regular backups of important data are non-negotiable , and for sensitive client information, encryption is your best friend.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The Pain of Double Extortion Ransomware divya Thu, 02/16/2023 - 06:10 Ransomware perpetrators are adopting more sophisticated attack techniques with much success. Ransomware attacks have become much more dangerous and have evolved beyond basic security defenses and business continuity techniques like next-gen antivirus and backups.

Ransomware 71

Ransomware Encryption Backups Cyber Insurance 71

Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

In a perfect storm of lightning-quick edtech adoption with limited IT support, cybercriminals have seized on the opportunity to launch an unprecedented number of strikes against schools—21 ransomware attacks in January 2023 alone—straining resources and impacting the delivery of critical education services across the US.

Education 76

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Nevertheless, it’s realistically possible that the takedown of RedLine and Meta stealers in late October 2024 may have contributed to a reduction in stolen credentials, particularly as RedLine was the second most prevalent infostealer that we identified in 2023, with a 44% rise in listings from Q3 to Q4 2023.

Cyber Attacks 59

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SecureList

APRIL 24, 2023

We continued to track Tomiris as a separate threat actor over three new attack campaigns between 2021 and 2023, and our telemetry allowed us to shed light on the group. In this blog post, we’re excited to share what we now know of Tomiris with the broader community, and discuss further evidence of a possible connection to Turla.

Malware 135

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Second, encryption key rotation can render data stored in backups or on removable media inaccessible. Better antivirus (AV), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and extended detection and response (XDR) solutions can detect and block some attacks. It was updated by Chad Kime on December 7, 2023.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Nevertheless, it’s realistically possible that the takedown of RedLine and Meta stealers in late October 2024 may have contributed to a reduction in stolen credentials, particularly as RedLine was the second most prevalent infostealer that we identified in 2023, with a 44% rise in listings from Q3 to Q4 2023.

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Cyber Insurance 52

Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

President Biden’s 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy tasked the Treasury and Homeland Security Departments with investigating possible ways of implementing something similar for large cyberattacks. government has been looking into the issue for a while, though, even before the 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy was released.

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Cyber Insurance Insurance Government Cyber Risk 314

eSecurity Planet

JULY 19, 2023

Other antivirus , endpoint detection and response (EDR), or extended detection and response (XDR) tools may offer similar capabilities. While many alternatives exist, Nmap provides an excellent primary or backup tool, and the process of learning Nmap will open up a huge range of penetration testing skills for any user.

Penetration Testing 52

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

She’ll also be presenting again at RSAC 2023 in April. For example, some of our tools are actually recognized by various antivirus services, not because they contain a virus, but because it's considered to be a hacking tool, which we definitely use for our pandas. And the same story with our tools.

Software 40

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To complicate detection, they clear system logs, disable antivirus software using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and shut down endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems with proprietary tools. A recent example of APT29’s technological capabilities was its 2023 campaign targeting cloud-based Microsoft products.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Encryption Technology Malware 88

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To complicate detection, they clear system logs, disable antivirus software using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and shut down endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems with proprietary tools. A recent example of APT29’s technological capabilities was its 2023 campaign targeting cloud-based Microsoft products.

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