Spinone

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Ransom payments are generally demanded in the form of untraceable cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin. As is often the case, the cost of restoring files from backups can amount to more than paying the ransom. Backups aren’t working. Ransomware today can actually look for backup files along with user data.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

ECC is used for email encryption, cryptocurrency digital signatures, and internet communication protocols. Second, encryption key rotation can render data stored in backups or on removable media inaccessible. Specialized encryption tools can be obtained (some are free or open source) to enable specific types of encryption.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Victims pay ransomware adversaries for decryption keys through cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin. Hunt and destroy or encrypt backups hosted in local and cloud networks as well as virtual machine snapshots. Protect your backup systems. Does backup protect against ransomware? Test your ability to restore from backups.

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Pentester Academy

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It targets the Windows operating system by encrypting data and demanding ransom payments in the form of cryptocurrency (Bitcoin). Also, some important actions could save you from this type of advanced attack: Take a backup of all your data Install Antivirus Software & Firewalls Keep All Systems And Software Updated References 1.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

To enhance security, organizations should block direct internet access to RDP services using firewalls and restrict access to internal networks and VPNs. Attackers exploiting cloud accounts pose significant risks, targeting virtual machines (VMs) for activities like cryptocurrency mining, leading to unexpected costs for organizations.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Implement vCenter network access control by creating a network allowlist with the vCenter Server Appliance Firewall to only allow trusted traffic to access the VSphere environment. With the rise of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, it’s targeted exchanges and wallets through software vulnerabilities and phishing attacks to steal credentials.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Backup – a copy of physical or virtual data so in case they are being deleted or lost user could easily recover it. Firewall – a network security system that filters unsanctioned incoming and outgoing traffic. Crypojacking – when a hacker unauthorisedly uses someone’s computing power to mine cryptocurrency.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Implement vCenter network access control by creating a network allowlist with the vCenter Server Appliance Firewall to only allow trusted traffic to access the VSphere environment. With the rise of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, it’s targeted exchanges and wallets through software vulnerabilities and phishing attacks to steal credentials.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

To enhance security, organizations should block direct internet access to RDP services using firewalls and restrict access to internal networks and VPNs. Attackers exploiting cloud accounts pose significant risks, targeting virtual machines (VMs) for activities like cryptocurrency mining, leading to unexpected costs for organizations.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2019

Palo Alto Networks discovered a piece of Mac malware dubbed CookieMiner that is targeting browser cookies associated with cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet service websites. The malware targets cookies associated with cryptocurrency exchanges such as Binance , Coinbase, Poloniex, Bittrex, Bitstamp, and MyEtherWallet.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Experts say the best defense is a multi-pronged network security strategy that includes a firewall, anti-malware software, network monitoring, intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS), and data protection. You should also use a network firewall and an anti-malware solution. How to Defend Against a Backdoor.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

To apply more pressure, the attacker might also encrypt backup files to render them inaccessible. This note will provide instructions on how to pay the ransom, usually through difficult-to-trace means like cryptocurrency. And immutable backups are a particularly important ransomware protection.

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