Adam Shostack

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

I hate reviewing books by people I know, because I am a picky reader, and if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. I also tend to hate management books, because they often substitute jargon for crisp thinking. It is not a book for the CSO. The book is organized into two major parts.

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Graham Cluley

JUNE 25, 2021

Storage drive maker Western Digital is telling owners of its WD My Book Live device to disconnect it from the internet, after reports that some have had their data erased by malicious software. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

Internet 140

Internet Internet Software Backups 140

Malwarebytes

MARCH 31, 2023

Happy World Backup Day everyone! What, you didn't know it was World Backup Day? If there was an award for "most overlooked really important thing in computing", backups would win. So let's put that right this year and spend a minute or two of World Backup Day thinking about backups. Backups are great!

Backups 98

Backups Malware Marketing Cybersecurity 98

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

38% of people said they will book their next travel opportunity through a general search, which could leave them vulnerable to malvertising. Take, for example, the 38% of people who told Malwarebytes that they would conduct a general search online in booking their next vacation.

VPN 96

VPN Passwords Scams Backups 96

Krebs on Security

JULY 14, 2020

Some of the more eyebrow-raising critical bugs addressed this month include CVE-2020-1410 , which according to Recorded Future concerns the Windows Address Book and could be exploited via a malicious vcard file. Thankfully, I was able to restore from a recent backup. So do yourself a favor and backup before installing any patches.

DNS 328

DNS Backups Software System Administration 328

SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

Western Digital is asking customers to disconnect My Book Live hard drives from the internet to prevent malware from wiping them of data. “Western Digital has determined that some My Book Live and My Book Live Duo devices are being compromised through exploitation of a remote command execution vulnerability. .

Firmware 86

Firmware Media Internet Internet 86

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The activity significantly disrupted IHG's booking channels and other applications. Booking system. The unavailability of the online booking system must be a major pain for IHG. directly to make, amend or cancel a booking. In addition, experts from outside of IHG are being brought in to help with the investigation.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Firmware Technology Software 83

Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Your virtual machines are the backbone of your business and are essential to running your workloads, from mission-critical backup applications to test and development environments. The VMware Backup For Dummies e-book shows how to ensure seamless recovery of critical workloads with an agentless backup solution.

Backups 60

Backups Digital transformation 60

Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Your virtual machines are the backbone of your business and are essential to running your workloads, from mission-critical backup applications to test and development environments. The VMware Backup For Dummies e-book shows how to ensure seamless recovery of critical workloads with an agentless backup solution.

Backups 60

Backups Digital transformation 60

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Microsoft does provide a native backup and recovery utility, but it falls short of providing complete protection against AD disasters. The post 5 key features any Active Directory solution must have [E-book] appeared first on ManageEngine Blog. Active Directory disasters come in many forms.

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Backups 59

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Leaked data includes 14 folders and 53,555 files divided into the following categories: Passport scans Flight bookings Hotel bookings Email communications between Airlink International Group employees and customers Insurance policy for international travel. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Advertising Insurance Backups Media 145

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 21, 2021

E-book] appeared first on ManageEngine Blog. E-book] appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Microsoft’s shared responsibility model: Who should back up Azure AD and Microsoft 365 data? [E-book] The post Microsoft’s shared responsibility model: Who should back up Azure AD and Microsoft 365 data? [E-book]

Backups 64

Backups 64

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

You have the disaster recovery (DR) site, backups, and storage area network (SAN) snapshots. As you try each one, that pit in your stomach grows as you experience the worst feeling in IT: the realization you have no backup for recovery. Your backups, the backup server, and all the backup storage — all encrypted by ransomware.

Architecture 113

Architecture Ransomware Backups Firewall 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Crypto Locker Virus is suspected to be behind the incident and almost all booking systems were hit by a ransom demanding malware. The company is, however, not interested in bowing down to the demands of hackers and is interested in recovering their data from backups, as they already have a proactive data continuity plan in place.

Cyber Attacks 117

Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence Identity Theft Cyber Risk 117

Spinone

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

This article describes several ways to backup Outlook account settings in great detail. How do I backup my Outlook rules? Overview of the Ways to Back up Outlook Account Settings The legend has it that early versions of Outlook contained special functionality that enabled you to backup your account settings. Neither do we.

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Backups Accountability Passwords Cyber Attacks 52

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 3, 2021

The Italian region Lazio was recently hit with a cyberattack that affected the computer systems used in booking vaccination appointments. However, the Lazio Region had proper security measures in place, allowing immediate backups of all encrypted data, rendering the attack on personal information useless.

Backups 98

Backups Encryption Ransomware Cyber Attacks 98

Spinone

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Essentials for Google Account Backup Innovation and leadership have been two of the main keys to their success. A manual written contact book? Having Google accounts backup could be a lifesaver, if you ever find yourself in one of the situations, mentioned above. Google Account Backup for G Suite Domain Administrator.

Backups 40

Backups Accountability Engineering Risk 40

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Search Warrant: Can render backups of a target device; if target uses iCloud backup, the encryption keys should also be provided with content return. Search warrant: Provides address book contacts and WhatsApp users who have the target in their address book contacts. Subpoena: Can render basic subscriber information.

Encryption 145

Encryption Computers and Electronics Accountability Backups 145

Schneier on Security

APRIL 20, 2018

Organizers collected 25 pieces of voting equipment, including voting machines and electronic poll books. Multiple, unchangeable backups are essential. Some of their attacks could be implemented by a single individual with no greater access than a normal poll worker; others could be done remotely.

Computers and Electronics 266

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing Banking Backups 266

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

CISA adds Microsoft Windows, Zyxel device flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for February 2025 ficed 2 actively exploited bugs Hacking Attackers exploit a new zero-day to hijack Fortinet firewalls Security OpenSSL patched high-severity flaw CVE-2024-12797 Progress Software fixed multiple high-severity (..)

Spyware 69

Spyware Firewall Artificial Intelligence Malware 69

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 11, 2022

Information is out that the incident took place in February and affected backup systems deeply. However, the spokesperson from Wightlink cleared the air that none of its ferry related services or booking systems and website were affected by the data breach. The company that ferries about 4.6

Cyber Attacks 119

Cyber Attacks Data breaches Backups Accountability 119

SecureList

JUNE 23, 2022

The attack patterns revealed are not accidental because this class of attack requires the hackers to go through certain stages, such as penetrating the corporate network or victim’s computer, delivering malware, further discovery, account hijacking, deleting shadow copies, removing backups and, finally, achieving their objectives.

Ransomware 145

Ransomware Malware Backups Accountability 145

Daniel Miessler

OCTOBER 4, 2020

If they have good backups, or don’t need the data, they threaten to release that data to the public, and if that doesn’t work they now seem to be pivoting to a threat to take the business offline using a DDoS attack. So they start by asking if people want their data back.

DDOS 134

DDOS Ransomware Backups Encryption 134

Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2024

Patch it now!

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Data breaches Hacking Ransomware Malware 123

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Because of this attack, customers going for a purchase at the physical premises of the store located across Netherlands, Belgium and Germany were asked to come again for returns or picking up their packages booked online.

Ransomware 95

Ransomware Retail Encryption Backups 95

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We made a full backup of [his/her] disk. (We We have all [his/her] address book, social media, history of viewing sites, dating apps, all files, phone numbers, and addresses of all [his/her] contacts) and are willing to give you a full access to this data. Here is proof.

Scams 110

Scams Passwords Media Password Management 110

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Let me inform you that my new book, “Digging in the Deep Web” is online with a special deal. Hacker deleted all data from VFEmail Servers, including backups. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! The best news of the week with Security Affairs. 20% discount. Kindle Edition. Paper Copy.

Advertising 94

Advertising Antivirus Malware Backups 94

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The attacks were documented by the Citizen Lab research team from the University of Toronto, the infections took place while the journalist was wording on a book about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The device was compromised two times, in July 2020 and June 2021. ” reported Citizen Lab.

Spyware 122

Spyware Hacking Backups Accountability 122

Webroot

MARCH 24, 2021

Download our Lockdown Lessons e-book today. By partnering with Webroot and Carbonite , you can offer a customizable set of solutions including endpoint protection, ongoing end user training, threat intelligence, and backup and recovery. Learn how your business can stay a step ahead of cybercriminals.

Cybersecurity 136

Cybersecurity Phishing DDOS Backups 136

Malwarebytes

JULY 28, 2023

Extensible Markup Language (XML) is the underlying technology in thousands of applications, ranging from common productivity tools like word processing to book publishing software and even complex application configuration systems. Web servers parse JSP files and use them to generate HTML, which is sent to a user's web browser.

Backups 97

Backups Software Technology Risk 97

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Whether ALPHV’s troubles are caused by tight-lipped law enforcement, an ironic lack of disaster recovery planning, or some other sleight of hand, any disruption to the ransomware ecosystem is a welcome early Christmas present in our book. Create offsite, offline backups. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

Ransomware 110

Ransomware Backups Encryption Malware 110

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

.” The lists of security updates released by Microsoft is available on the Security Update Guide portal : Tag CVE ID CVE Title.NET Core CVE-2021-26701.NET NET Core Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.NET Core CVE-2021-24112.NET NET Core Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.NET Core & Visual Studio CVE-2021-1721.NET

DNS 100

DNS IoT Backups Mobile 100

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

A deep dive into the “newish” ransom gang Ransomware review: June 2023 New Fast-Developing ThirdEye Infostealer Pries Open System Information Linux version of Akira ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers Decrypted: Akira Ransomware Hacking Process Mockingjay: Echoing RWX In Userland To Achieve Code Execution Anonymous Sudan’s Attack of (..)

Hacking 98

Hacking Ransomware Cybercrime Malware 98

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Backup files for Lion Air and parent airlines exposed and exchanged on forums. Magecart attackers target mobile users of hotel chain booking websites. MobiHok RAT, a new Android malware based on old SpyNote RAT. Tor Projects Bug Smash Fund raises $86K in August. Experts warn of the exposure of thousands of Google Calendars online.

Adware 80

Adware Advertising Password Management Hacking 80

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 8, 2024

As detailed in my 2014 book, Spam Nation , Spamdot was home to crooks controlling some of the world’s nastiest botnets, global malware contagions that went by exotic names like Rustock , Cutwail , Mega-D , Festi , Waledac , and Grum. .

Cybercrime 259

Cybercrime Banking Computers and Electronics DDOS 259

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 12, 2024

Please note that without ransomware protection installed, the only recovery options may be paying the ransom or restoring from an unaffected backup. Please note that without ransomware protection, the only recovery options may be paying the ransom or restoring from a backup that predates the attack.

Ransomware 118

Ransomware Encryption Backups Engineering 118

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

To restore functionality without having to decrypt files and pay a possible ransom (not recommended), it is always advisable to adequately safeguard backups, adopting backup strategies according to the 3-2-1 rule: keep at least 3 copies of company data in 2 different formats, with 1 copy offline and located off-site.

Malware 111

Malware Computers and Electronics Encryption Ransomware 111