Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2024

The digital imaging products manufacturer OmniVision disclosed a data breach after the 2023 ransomware attack. In 2023, OmniVision employed 2,200 people and had an annual revenue of $1.4 In 2023, the imaging sensors manufacturer was the victim of a Cactus ransomware attack. OmniVision Technologies Inc.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 29, 2024

You might think that libraries are kind of boring, but this self-analysis of a 2023 ransomware and extortion attack against the British Library is anything but.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.

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Lohrman on Security

DECEMBER 30, 2022

After a year full of data breaches, ransomware attacks and real-world cyber impacts stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, what’s next? Here’s part 2 of your annual roundup of security industry forecasts for 2023 and beyond.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 31, 2023

New and updated coverage for ransomware and malware variants, including NoEscape ransomware, AvosLocker ransomware, and others. The post NoEscape Ransomware, AvosLocker Ransomware, Retch Ransomware, S-H-O Ransomware and More: Hacker’s Playbook Threat Coverage Round-up: October 31st, 2023 appeared first on SafeBreach.

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Lohrman on Security

DECEMBER 23, 2022

After a year full of data breaches, ransomware attacks and real-world cyber impacts stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, what’s next? Here’s part 1 of your annual roundup of security industry forecasts for 2023 and beyond.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 1, 2024

The post Report: Average Initial Ransomware Demand in 2023 Reached $600K appeared first on Security Boulevard. An Arctic Wolf report found the median initial ransom demand made by cybercriminals rose 20% year-over-year to $600,000.

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SecureList

MAY 11, 2023

Ransomware keeps making headlines. attempted ransomware attacks which was 20% more than in 2021 (61.7M). attempted ransomware attacks which was 20% more than in 2021 (61.7M). Although early 2023 saw a slight decline in the number of ransomware attacks, they were more sophisticated and better targeted.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2024

Threat actors behind the ransomware attacks that hit Stanford University in 2023 gained access to 27,000 people. Stanford University confirmed that threat actors behind the September 2023 ransomware attack had access to 27,000 people. Akira Ransomware posts Stanford University. 430 gb of internal data.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes’ ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Ransomware payments in 2023 soared above $1.1 billion for the first time, shattering previous records and reversing the decline seen in 2022, marking the year as an exceptionally profitable period for ransomware gangs. [.]

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes’ ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 19, 2023

It’s popular because it’s profitable and it’s been a big moment for ransomware around the planet over the past few weeks. At Banyan, we decided to assemble the latest ransomware news for a mid-May Ransomware Threat Update (because there’s been enough of it to warrant its own blog).

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Rapid7 researchers warn of the suspected exploitation of a recently disclosed critical security flaw (CVE-2023-46604) in the Apache ActiveMQ. Cybersecurity researchers at Rapid7 are warning of the suspected exploitation of the recently disclosed critical vulnerability CVE-2023-46604 in the Apache ActiveMQ. before 5.18.3 before 5.17.6

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) has issued an urgent alert warning of ransomware groups actively targeting critical systems across Nigeria.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

With the conclusion of 2023, the GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) has compiled our second annual report on ransomware […] The post Annual GRIT Ransomware Report – 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Top of the list is “Big Game” ransomware, the most serious cyberthreat to businesses all around the world. The report reveals that, awash with money, the number of known Big Game attacks surged by 68% in 2023, thanks to Ransomware-as-a-Service groups like LockBit and ALPHV.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 13, 2023

” Top of the list on that front is CVE-2023-29357 , which is a “critical” bug in Microsoft SharePoint Server that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker on the same network. This SharePoint flaw earned a CVSS rating of 9.8 is the most dangerous).

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In 2023, the CL0P ransomware gang broke the scalability barrier and shook the security world with a series of short, automated campaigns, hitting hundreds of unsuspecting targets simultaneously with attacks based on zero-day exploits. It remains to be seen if other gangs can or will follow CL0P’s lead.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

New ransomware trends are on the rise as ransomware has emerged as one of the most formidable cyber threats in recent years, causing significant disruptions to businesses, governments, and individuals worldwide.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 9, 2023

First up in May’s zero-day flaws is CVE-2023-29336 , which is an “elevation of privilege” weakness in Windows which has a low attack complexity, requires low privileges, and no user interaction. ” Adam Barnett , lead software engineer at Rapid7 , said CVE-2023-24932 deserves a considerably higher threat score.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 11, 2024

Dallas County is notifying over 200,000 people that the Play ransomware attack, which occurred in October 2023, exposed their personal data to cybercriminals. [.]

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

A recent report from Bitdefender highlights how Medusa has not only continued its relentless attacks but has also established a unique online presence on both the dark web and the... The post Medusa Exploits Fortinet Flaw (CVE-2023-48788) for Stealthy Ransomware Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Amazon disclosed a data breach exposing employee data, with information allegedly stolen in the May 2023 MOVEit attacks. Amazon disclosed a data breach that exposed employee information after data was allegedly stolen during the May 2023 MOVEit attacks. Amazon was compromised in May, 2023 via a MoveIT 0day exploit.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Ransomware gangs raked in more than $1 billion in ransom payments last year as they exploited security flaws – particularly the vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer software – and grew their focus on hospitals, schools, and other critical infrastructure.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

Ransomware trends of 2023 include supply chain attacks, double extortions, law enforcement actions and challenges for the regulators. The post The 6 Key Ransomware Trends of 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2024

The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) 2023 report states that reported cybercrime losses reached $12.5 billion in 2023. The 2023 Internet Crime Report published the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reveals that reported cybercrime losses reached $12.5 billion in 2023. billion in 2023 (+38%).

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes’ ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher. 2023 was an explosive year for ransomware.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2023

Do you Know how to Protect Against Ransomware in 2023? Ransomware has quickly become one of the biggest cyberthreats facing any business. Yet the ransomware attacks being launched in 2023 are very different from those [.] The post Do you Know how to Protect Against Ransomware in 2023?

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 9, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher. MalasLocker: The Robin Hood of ransomware?

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The post AWS re:Invent 2023: Ransomware Defense appeared first on Security Boulevard. Shira Rubinoff talks with Naj Husain from Elastio at AWS re:Invent.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

Here are our top 4 predictions on how this will play out in 2023: More Data Attacks, Greater Sophistication, Bigger Monetary Losses. By the time they adjust their processes, beef up their defenses, and add new layers of security, they find themselves battling more virulent ransomware strains and cyber-scams.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Danish Centre for Cyber Security (CFCS) is warning of increased ransomware activity, exploiting CVE-2023-20269, a vulnerability that affects the VPN feature in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)... The post Denmark’s CFCS Raises Alarm on Ransomware Exploiting Cisco VPN Flaw CVE-2023-20269 (..)

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SecureList

MAY 14, 2024

Incident response analyst report 2023 As an information security company, our services include incident response and investigation, and malware analysis. Our annual Incident Response Report presents anonymized statistics on the cyberattacks we investigated in 2023. This attack vector was among the three most frequently seen in 2023.

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