Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

PYSA and Lockbit were the most active ransomware gangs in the threat landscape in November 2021, researchers from NCC Group report. Security researchers from NCC Group reported an increase in ransomware attacks in November 2021 over the past month, and PYSA (aka Mespinoza) and Lockbit were the most active ransomware gangs.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

From ransomware to sophisticated state-sponsored attacks, no organization is immune. Types of Recent Cyber Attacks Ransomware Attacks : Ransomware continues to be one of the most prevalent and damaging types of cyber attacks. These attacks often involve encrypting data and demanding a ransom for its decryption.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

ransomware gang. ransomware. ransomware. ransomware as recently as March 2023.” functions as an affiliate-based ransomware variant and is a continuation of LockBit 2.0 ransomware as recently as March 2023.” functions as an affiliate-based ransomware variant and is a continuation of LockBit 2.0

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 18, 2022

Also read: Best Penetration Testing Tools. Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools. Antivirus and EDR tools, SIEM systems (security information and event management), security vendors, software, hardware, firmware, and operating systems. What Data Do Hackers Collect? The Top Reconnaissance Tools.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Fortunately, vendor surveys identify five key cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2024: compromised credentials, attacks on infrastructure, organized and advanced adversaries, ransomware, and uncontrolled devices. No specific tool exists to defend specifically against nation state attacks, ransomware gangs, or hacktivists.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Encryption Product Guides Top 10 Full Disk Encryption Software Products 15 Best Encryption Software & Tools Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Breach and attack simulation (BAS) solutions share some similarities with vulnerability management and penetration testing solutions.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Spirent refers to this as “data breach emulation,’’ something David DeSanto, Spirent’s threat research director, told me is designed to give companyies a great advantage; it makes it possible to see precisely how the latest ransomware or crypto mining malware would impact a specific network, with all of its quirky complexity. LW: Engagements?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Akira ransomware group made news too, expanding its attacks to include Linux-based systems, and Trend Micro issued a fix for a zero-day vulnerability in its Apex One endpoint security tools. Atlassian says these vulnerabilities were discovered via its bug bounty program, penetration testing procedures, and third-party scans.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Monitoring the deployment: Ensure that you continuously monitor the system, run penetration tests, and verify that your solution detects and effectively responds to any type of threat. Rollback Ransomware EDR solutions enable the recovery from ransomware attacks by returning afflicted systems to their pre-infection state.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. The top malware strains in 2021 included remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, information stealers, and ransomware. MOUSEISLAND may be the initial phase of a ransomware attack.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

It was once the case that the majority of businesses could rely on a good firewall and antivirus solution. Indeed, while antivirus and firewall software do still play an important role in cybersecurity, they are not enough on their own. Using penetration testing as well as other forms of ethical hacking is a great way to do this.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Table of Contents What is ransomware? Ransomware trends Ransomware prevention Ransomware detection Ransomware simulation Ransomware security terms How NetSPI can help What is ransomware? Ransomware adversaries hold the data hostage until a victim pays the ransom. How does ransomware work?

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Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

A company struck down with ransomware and data exfiltration may have experienced several stages of attack to reach this point. It’s a common way ransomware attacks begin life on a corporate network. Penetration testing can expose misconfigurations with services listed above such as cloud, VPNs, and more.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Often auditing will be performed through the review of networking logs, but penetration testing and vulnerability scanning can also be used to check for proper implementation and configuration. Endpoint security : protects endpoints with antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, etc. for unauthorized access.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Risk assessments must now include scenario-based testing, ensuring organizations can respond to real-world threats. Entities must now notify NYDFS of ransomware payments and provide a detailed explanation of the decision-making process. Use these tests to refine your policies and improve your defenses.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning should be used to test proper implementation and configuration. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) : In today’s ransomware-riddled environment, two-factor authentication should also be considered a minimum requirement for all forms of remote access.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Detecting an exploit or trojan that explicitly runs on a device is not a problem for an antivirus solution. Antivirus solutions will also recognize these files as “trusted”, so may be unable to quickly “understand” that the piece of office software is executing atypical processes initiated by malicious code.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Regularly conduct cybersecurity training sessions to reinforce good security habits.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

The security controls include: Antivirus (AV): Scans for malware based on a database of known-malicious file signatures to provide basic defense against common attacks. Penetration testing : Tests security controls to verify correct implementation, detect vulnerabilities, and confirm adequate security controls for risk reduction goals.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

billion in 2021, and growing concerns over data security , software supply chains , and ransomware suggest the market will remain strong through economic ups and downs. Also read : Cybersecurity Outlook 2022: Third-Party, Ransomware, and AI Attacks Will Get Worse. Investments in cybersecurity more than doubled from $12 billion to $29.5

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Malware payloads - Malicious attachments or links that install info-stealing malware, ransomware, or remote access Trojans via phishing messages. Deceptive domains - Phony websites designed to impersonate and trick visitors into entering login credentials or sensitive data. URL spoofing and typosquatting techniques bypass casual inspection.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Ransomware: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data on a victim’s computer and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key. Ensure that your antivirus and anti-malware software is up to date and regularly run scans to detect any potential threats.

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 12, 2021

David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation. David has a strong malware troubleshooting background, with a recent focus on ransomware countermeasures. David runs MacSecurity.net.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

A famous example is the WannaCry ransomware attack in 2017, which took advantage of a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows that had already been fixed months earlier. Penetration Testing : Simulate cyber-attacks on your system to identify weaknesses before malicious actors do.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

Firms wanting to reduce financial risks: Preventing the costs of breach recovery, including potential ransomware payments, can save your company a substantial amount of money and resources. A cloud security posture management tool can help you discover and manage cloud environment threats.

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 21, 2021

David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation. projects that present expert opinions on contemporary information security matters, including social engineering, malware, penetration testing, threat intelligence, online privacy, and white hat hacking.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

Malware Malware, according to the Federal Trade Commission , “includes viruses, spyware, ransomware, and other unwanted software that gets secretly installed onto your device.” Software Vulnerabilities Exploiting software vulnerabilities is one of the most common ways that hackers penetrate systems.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Estimates vary greatly, with some security vendors claiming dwell time is as low as 11 days with ransomware while others claim dwell time can be as high as 200 days or more with more sophisticated attacks. So basically, we deliver custom penetration tests. So how does this happen? Being on the good side and also on the bad side.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

Computer Weekly said it had learnt that FatFace paid a £1.5m ($2 million US dollar) ransom to the Conti Ransomware gang , disclosing the gang gained access to FatFace network and their IT systems via a phishing email on 10th January 2021. conduct employee phishing tests. conduct penetration testing. All very sound advice.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Read more: Application Security is Key to Stopping Ransomware, Vendor Says. ai presents its solution, the NodeZero, as Autonomous Penetration Testing as a Service (APTaaS) for identifying an organization’s potential attack vectors. Endpoint Security and Protection Against Ransomware. Best Cloud Security Startups.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 21, 2022

Kyle Hanslovan CEO of Huntress Labs joins The Hacker Mind to discuss recent LoL attacks, specifically the Microsoft Follina attack and the Kaseya ransomware attack, and how important it is for small and medium sized businesses to start using enterprise grade security, given the evolving nature of these attacks. I'm Robert Vamosi.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

Part I of this series examined newly-leaked internal chats from the Conti ransomware group, and how the crime gang dealt with its own internal breaches. Conti is by far the most aggressive and profitable ransomware group in operation today. 12, 2021, in regards to their ransomware negotiations with LeMans Corp.,

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