SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Cuba ransomware gang Cuba data leak site The group’s offensives first got on our radar in late 2020. The Cuba group, like many others of its kind, is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) outfit, letting its partners use the ransomware and associated infrastructure in exchange for a share of any ransom they collect.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Ransomware is a sly, silent, and vicious criminal. It quietly makes its way past your security defenses into the heart of your data and keeps it hostage until you pay a ransom. But how do you get ransomware in the first place? How Do You Get Ransomware: Key Points So, where do you get ransomware from?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2023

Iran-linked APT group MERCURY is behind destructive attacks on hybrid environments masquerading as a ransomware operation. Threat actors masqueraded the attacks as a standard ransomware operation. The attackers were able to interfere with security tools using Group Policy Objects (GPO).

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Ransomware attacks and data breaches make headlines when they shut down huge connected healthcare providers such as Ascension Healthcare or Change Healthcare. 2024 looks like it will only increase the number of affected individuals considering the scale of ransomware attacks from the first half of the year in the USA, Canada, and Australia.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 17, 2021

Email Attachments: One of two main methods to penetrate security defenses with malicious content by email. Internal Email Scanning: Account Take Over (ATO) is a new threat to organizations. You should prioritize and consult with your email security vendor to confirm coverage and available support.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Automate Updates: Automate updates where possible to receive crucial security patches without manual intervention. Create Strong, Unique Passwords Creating strong, one-of-a-kind passwords acts as a strong defense to keep your accounts safe. Regularly Monitor Accounts Account monitoring is a critical practice.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Major cybersecurity events in the last week make clear that hackers just keep getting savvier — and security teams need to be vigilant to keep up. Ransomware groups continue to exploit unpatched vulnerabilities. Now ransomware attackers, possibly affiliated with FIN8, are exploiting unpatched Citrix products to launch attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Between high-profile ransomware attacks and mergers, it is a time of high stakes and great change for the industry. Improved Data Security.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

An old Microsoft Windows spooler flaw is added to the CISA KEV list, and the Cactus Ransomware gang currently pursues unfixed Qlik Sense servers with a vulnerability patched in September 2023. Unfixed September 2023 Qlik Sense Vulns Under Ransomware Attack Type of vulnerability: Arbitrary code execution.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

W3LL Phishing Tool Steals Thousands of Microsoft 365 Accounts Type of attack: W3LL, a threat actor, created a phishing kit that can defeat multi-factor authentication (MFA) , which allowed it to infiltrate over 8,000 corporate Microsoft 365 accounts. Also see the Google support page Check & update your Android version.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) identified CVE-2024-21410 as a “Known Exploited Vulnerability” and set a March 7, 2024 deadline for implementing patches or mitigations. Read our guide on privilege escalation attacks next to learn about the detection and prevention strategies for your privileged accounts and data.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

RansomHub used multiple vulnerabilities to launch ransomware attacks, emphasizing the critical need for updates and strong security measures. Organizations and end users need prompt patching and thorough security policies to protect systems and data from high-risk vulnerabilities. to address the problem.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

These cookies save session data, including login credentials, which allows attackers to obtain unauthorized access to accounts. Although cookies are intended for secure session management, they require protection methods to avoid the risk of misuse and illegal access to personal information or online accounts.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybercriminals know this, which is why phishing attacks account for more than 80% of reported security incidents and why 54% of companies say their data breaches were caused by “negligent employees. ”. The reason many employees use the same passwords across all work accounts is simple – they can keep track of them all.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 15, 2024

GitLab disclosed a pipeline flaw and Veeam addressed flaws exploited in active ransomware attacks. To reduce the risks caused by these vulnerabilities, affected users should apply patches, upgrade software, and strengthen security measures as soon as possible. Palo Alto patched an admin takeover bug.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Other major flaws appeared in the NGINX Ingress Controller for Kubernetes, Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server, and Apache ActiveMQ — and the latter two have already been targeted in ransomware attacks. The Problem: Three flaws discovered by the Kubernetes security community carry CVSS severity scores of 7.6

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

An attacker creates a new admin user and logs into an OpenFire account. August 24, 2023 Akira ransomware targeting Cisco, but MFA helps Akira ransomware groups have been exploiting Cisco’s virtual private network ( VPN ) tools. The security bulletin was last updated August 25.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

By implementing robust cyber security practices, banks protect themselves from cyber threats and ensure they meet these critical regulatory requirements. This may include funds being stolen directly from accounts, costs related to system downtime, or the hefty price of repairing damaged systems.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A surge of critical vulnerabilities and zero-day exploits has made for a very busy week in IT security, affecting a range of tech giants like Atlassian, Cisco, Apple, Arm, Qualcomm and Microsoft. Attackers might get full access to Confluence instances by creating illegal administrator accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

An attacker creates a new admin user and logs into an OpenFire account. August 24, 2023 Akira ransomware targeting Cisco, but MFA helps Akira ransomware groups have been exploiting Cisco’s virtual private network ( VPN ) tools. The security bulletin was last updated August 25.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

Unpatched ActiveMQ instances still vulnerable to CVE-2023-46604 (which enabled ransomware attacks last November ) will compile and execute the unknown binary and enable attackers to execute many different types of attacks. The fix: Deploy the Apache security upgrades available since November 2023.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 19, 2024

Frequent Ransomware Target QNAP Discloses 3 Vulnerabilities Type of vulnerability: Improper authentication, injection vulnerability, SQL injection (SQLi). Ransomware gangs, notably Deadbolt, Checkmate, and Qlocker, actively targeted QNAP vulnerabilities in the past. The critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-21899 with a CVSS score of 9.8,

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

CSP’s Professional Security Expertise CSPs’ professional security expertise substantially contributes to the security capabilities and improvement of the general resilience of cloud storage. The increased scalability of cloud storage can assist effective data recovery solutions.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Considering the active ransomware activity with vulnerabilities in Progress Software’s other file transfer software, MOVEit, WS_FTP server maintenance teams should patch ASAP. Read next: Network Protection: How to Secure a Network Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. This vulnerability receives the maximum 10.0 rating under CVSS v3.1

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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. Decoy Account – DTE0010. Account Discovery, Reconnaissance.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

These attacks have proliferated to such a degree that there were 493 million ransomware attacks in 2022 alone, and 19% of all data breaches were the result of stolen or compromised login credentials. In turn, this has left organizations and individuals far behind in the race to secure defenses appropriately.

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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

The best technology cannot account for the actions and specifically the mistakes that humans can make which may totally undermine the solution that technology provides. This is especially true in the world of security. However, the most alarming of the malicious payloads that can potentially be delivered to an end-user is ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 25, 2021

” Zero trust is a critical tool in the security defense arsenal, especially as more companies shift to a fully remote or hybrid work environment. Related: How Zero Trust Security Can Protect Against Ransomware. By limiting movement, you mitigate the risk of malicious actors accessing key segments.”

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Analysts and security software frequently struggle to spot malicious activity disguised as normal ones, complicating intrusion detection and mitigation efforts. It’s also used by ransomware actors that want to propagate malware using remote monitoring and management tools. Want to strengthen your organization’s digital defenses?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

Relying on a third party like a managed security service provider (MSSP) to be your eyes and ears delivers the simplicity and efficacy needed for an effective data protection program. Like other security defenses, DLP is also increasingly being offered as a service. Cloud Security Platform Delivery. Key Differentiators.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Account Hijacking Account hijacking happens when an attacker gets unauthorized access to a user’s cloud account by stealing or guessing login credentials. Here’s how to avoid it: Make MFA mandatory to give an extra degree of protection to user accounts, and complex unique passwords should also be used.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 30, 2023

The impersonated emails might contain annoying SPAM, but more often the phishing email will deliver more dangerous payloads that lead to stolen credentials, business email compromise (BEC) attacks, or ransomware attacks. Meanwhile, the company being impersonated has no financial incentive to change their behavior.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Improves email security using user authentication techniques , lowering the danger of unauthorized email account access. Provides phishing simulation exercises to train employees and raise awareness about email security best practices. Verifies user identities to lessen the possibility of illegal access to email accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Promote Best Practices & Maintain Accountability Cloud security controls encourage compliance with security best practices, ensuring that all stakeholders, from IT staff to end users, follow set criteria. To maximize cloud benefits, implement efficient cloud security management and adherence to cloud security best practices.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

These steps will work in most cases, but if you’ve been hit by ransomware, see our guides to ransomware decryption , removal and recovery. And activate your router’s security features too. And use your devices in non-administrator accounts whenever possible to remove some of the biggest opportunities for malware.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

Cloud Security Posture Management services (CSPM) began to appear in 2014 to manage cloud service configurations as cloud service providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud grew more prevalent. With these, each workload is shielded from evolving threats like malware, ransomware, and data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Additionally, some attackers will use DNS disruptions to conceal more dangerous cyberattacks such as data theft, ransomware preparations, or inserting backdoors into other resources. To prevent a DNS attack , organizations need to secure their DNS processes for both local and remote users.

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