Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

“They allegedly used the Phobos malware to encrypt information on the networks, blocking the companies from accessing the data unless a ransom was paid and a decryption key was provided by the gang. Source Nation Thailand The gang compromised at least 17 Swiss companies using the Phobos ransomware between April 2023 and October 2024.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Fog and Akira ransomware operators are exploiting SonicWall VPN flaw CVE-2024-40766 to breach enterprise networks. Fog and Akira ransomware operators are exploiting the critical SonicWall VPN vulnerability CVE-2024-40766 (CVSS v3 score: 9.3) to breach corporate networks via SSL VPN access. reads the SonicWall’s advisory.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2025

CISA adds Fortinet FortiOS flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Codefinger ransomware gang uses compromised AWS keys to encrypt S3 bucket CVE-2024-44243 macOS flaw allows persistent malware installation FBI deleted China-linked PlugX malware from over 4,200 US computers Russia-linked APT UAC-0063 target Kazakhstan in with HATVIBE malware (..)

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Spyware Data breaches DNS Artificial Intelligence 70

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Data breaches Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Artificial Intelligence 117

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Microsoft first noticed that to conceal malicious traffic, the threat actor routes it through compromised small office and home office (SOHO) network devices, including routers, firewalls, and VPN hardware. It intercepts credentials by hooking into Versa’s “setUserPassword” method, encrypting and storing them on disk.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk. Hackers used compromised credentials to gain access to Colonial Pipeline's network, deploying ransomware that encrypted critical systems.

Energy and Utilities 109

Energy and Utilities IoT Artificial Intelligence Backups 109

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In this video, our expert delves into what cookies are and their function in web browsing, explores the techniques hackers use to steal them — such as session hijacking and cross-site scripting (XSS) — and shares effective strategies and tools to protect your cookies and personal data in 2024.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 14, 2025

Key Findings The last quarter of 2024 proved to be a pivotal period for ransomware activity, marked by emerging threats and unexpected shifts among established groups. In our Q3 2024 ransomware report , we predicted activity would reach its peak in the last quarter of the year.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. Top Techniques: A Closer Look Phishing Techniques: The Evergreen Threat in Cybersecurity Initial access methods were the most common MITRE ATT&CK techniques between May and July 2024.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 8, 2024

officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid unprecedented cyberattack The Great Pokmon Go Spy Panic Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs hacking,newsletter) warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks U.S.

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SecureList

MAY 7, 2024

Additionally, we take a close look at several noteworthy vulnerabilities discovered in Q1 2024. The number of newly registered CVEs, 2019 — 2024. The decline in 2024 is due to data being available for Q1 only ( download ) As the chart illustrates, the number of new vulnerabilities has been steadily increasing year over year.

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Software Internet Internet Social Engineering 122

Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2025

Notably, they target CVE-2024-1709 (ScreenConnect authentication bypass) and CVE-2023-48788 (Fortinet EMS SQL injection) to infiltrate systems. Medusa operators leverage legitimate remote access tools like AnyDesk, Atera, and Splashtop, alongside RDP and PsExec, to move laterally and locate files for exfiltration and encryption.

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Ransomware Encryption Cryptocurrency Insurance 70

SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

IT threat evolution Q1 2024 IT threat evolution Q1 2024. Mobile statistics IT threat evolution Q1 2024. The common methods for analyzing an iOS mobile infection are either to examine an encrypted full iOS backup or to analyze the network traffic of the affected device.

Banking 119

Banking Malware Computers and Electronics Mobile 119

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. Deny-lists (aka: blacklist) : Blocks specific websites or IP addresses by adding them to a list for firewalls to ignore; very difficult to manage at scale. globally, +19.8%

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

Another severe issue is related to the presence of Hardcoded Docker Keys tracked as CVE-2024-29963 (CVSS score of 8.6). The patches were released in April 2024, 19 months after Brocade firstly rejected the vulnerabilities and 11 months after Brocade acknowledged the vulnerabilities. Brocade SANnav OVA before v2.3.1,

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Firewall Authentication Backups Architecture 125

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

from Bybit, it is the largest cryptocurrency heist ever Apple removes iCloud encryption in UK following backdoor demand B1acks Stash released 1 Million credit cards U.S. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Lazarus APT stole $1.5B

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Key Findings First observed in March 2024, BlackLock (aka El Dorado or Eldorado) has rapidly emerged as a major player in the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) ecosystem. By Q4 2024, it ranked as the 7th most prolific ransomware group on data-leak sites, fueled by a staggering 1,425% increase in activity from Q3.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The code was inserted in February and March 2024, mostly by Jia Cheong Tan – probably a fictitious identity. The XZ compromise was assigned the identifier CVE-2024-3094 and the maximum severity level of 10. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2024-30051 and a patch was released as part of Patch Tuesday on May 14.

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Malware Passwords Ransomware Encryption 111

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

Let's delve into the rewind of 2023, exploring five influential trends and threats that molded the cyberthreat landscape and are poised to resonate throughout enterprises in 2024. Ransomware gangs also got stealthier in 2023, with ThreatLabz observing an increase in encryption-less extortion attacks. The solution?

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CISO Social Engineering Architecture Ransomware 104

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

This includes administrative, physical, and technical safeguards like encryption and access controls. These regulations often include requirements for data encryption, access controls, and incident reporting. Subscribe The post 2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

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Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Cyber threats Healthcare 120

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

It covers encryption, identity and access management, network segmentation, and intrusion detection systems. Network layer: Protects data in transit and ensures safe network paths by utilizing firewalls, VPNs , and secure routing protocols. To mitigate data breaches , use robust access controls, encryption, and continual monitoring.

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Architecture DDOS Encryption Data breaches 104

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 6, 2021

Its website security plans offer SSL Certification that arrives with Web Application Firewall(WAF) protection. So, all the data that is moving to & from the website to the servers is encrypted, making it tough for the hackers get is a sniff of what is going on.

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Passwords Firewall DDOS Malware 128

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Here are my takeaways: Matter picks up steam Frustration with smart home devices should be much reduced in 2024. Matter works much the way website authentication and website traffic encryption gets executed. S/MIME provides a means to encrypt sensitive emails while also verifying the authenticity of the sender.

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Manufacturing Authentication Marketing Encryption 276

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2024

China-linked APT Volt Typhoon exploited a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-39717 , in Versa Director, to deploy a custom webshell on breached networks. Although details are limited, Versa Networks confirmed one case where the vulnerability was exploited due to a customer’s failure to implement recommended firewall guidelines.

Energy and Utilities 131

Energy and Utilities Firewall Technology Malware 131

Digital Shadows

MARCH 17, 2025

VPN Infrastructures Allure for Threat Actors PNs have become a fundamental part of network security for organizations worldwide, enabling secure remote access to systems, encrypting sensitive data during transmission, and protecting internal networks from unauthorized access. This threat hunt identifies accounts at risk of this attack vector.

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VPN Authentication Ransomware Risk 133

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The attack took place on February 11 and encrypted data in the production servers. “During the night of February 11 to 12, 2024, a massive cyber ransomware attack took place on the production servers on which the HIS IT system runs. As a result of the attack, the system is down, files and databases are encrypted.”

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Ransomware Backups Encryption Healthcare 140

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

September 2, 2024 RansomHub Exploits Multiple Vulnerabilities to Attack Critical Sectors Type of vulnerability: Multiple security flaws from major organizations. The attackers encrypted and stole data from 210 victims in major businesses, threatening data leaks if ransoms weren’t paid.

Firmware 109

Firmware Backups Firewall Risk 109

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

CISA adds Microsoft Outlook, Sophos XG Firewall, and other flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Cisco addressed two critical flaws in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) Notorious hacker behind 40+ cyberattacks on strategic organizations arrested Lazarus APT targets crypto wallets using cross-platform JavaScript stealer U.S.

Spyware 61

Spyware Cybercrime Scams Social Engineering 61

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Locking down web gateways and erecting a robust firewall were considered the be-all and end-all. A packet would come into their cloud, it would get depacketized and de-encrypted, and all networking and security functions would be performed in parallel before getting resent out across the cloud.”.

Firewall 213

Firewall Digital transformation Internet Internet 213

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 6, 2024

API Security in 2024: Imperva Report Uncovers Rising Threats and the Urgent Need for Action madhav Thu, 03/07/2024 - 04:56 APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the backbone of modern digital innovation. Encryption Lebin Cheng | VP, API Security More About This Author > Schema Cybersecurity has always been a team game.

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Risk Financial Services Authentication DDOS 87

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: The Top Four Ways to Secure Our World madhav Tue, 10/01/2024 - 06:44 Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an international initiative that focuses on simple ways to protect ourselves, our families, and our businesses from online threats. In addition, there’s great business value behind adopting MFA.

Cybersecurity 75

Cybersecurity Passwords Password Management Phishing 75

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Mimic ransomware searches for specific files using Everything APIs, encrypts user data, demands ransom payments, and exhibits sophisticated features like multi-threaded encryption to speed up the attack. This is a session key for resuming encryption if the malicious process is interrupted, as by a process kill.

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Encryption Ransomware Malware Passwords 129

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Thales and Imperva Win Big in 2024 madhav Fri, 12/13/2024 - 08:36 At Thales and Imperva, we are driven by our commitment to make the world safer, and nothing brings us more satisfaction than protecting our customers from daily cybersecurity threats. The year 2024 brought us remarkable achievements.

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InfoSec Authentication Marketing B2B 62

NetSpi Executives

JULY 2, 2024

On July 1, 2024, the Qualys Threat Research unit publicly reported they had found a vulnerability in OpenSSH’s server that leads to unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) with root privileges. This has been given the number CVE-2024-6387 and nicknamed “regreSSHion,” with a CVSS score of 8.1 and a high severity categorization.

Authentication 64

Authentication Firewall Encryption Internet 64

Digital Shadows

APRIL 8, 2025

Key Findings Between December 2024 and February 2025 (the reporting period), ReliaQuest analyzed customer incidents, detection trends, and threat actor behavior to reveal key attacker techniques and emerging malware trends. compared to the same time last year (December 2023February 2024). Initial Access via VPN Brute-Forcing Up 21.3%

Cyber Attacks 66

Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Accountability 66

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

CISA adds Google Chromium V8 bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Young Consulting data breach impacts 954,177 individuals BlackByte Ransomware group targets recently patched VMware ESXi flaw CVE-2024-37085 US offers $2.5M reward for Belarusian man involved in mass malware distribution U.S.

Malware 120

Malware Surveillance Firewall Phishing 120

Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2024

3/n)) pic.twitter.com/hAKRJR1KFp — HaxRob (@haxrob) February 28, 2024 Both binaries targeted a very old Red Hat Linux version. GTPDOOR also supports authentication and encryption mechanisms. An intriguing aspect of GTPDOOR is its minimal impact on ingress firewall configurations.

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Telecommunications Firewall Mobile Malware 145