Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2022

Once you have internal and external data collected and aggregated, you analyze the data to identify the attacks. Ransomware. Ransomware doesn’t seem to get as many headlines nowadays, but don’t be fooled by the media’s short attention span. Ransomware continues to be a scourge, and every company remains vulnerable.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

As we were analyzing this data wiper, other research has come out detailing additional components were used in this campaign, including a worm and typical ransomware thankfully poorly implemented and decryptable. Also, the random data of appropriate size is generated for the further overwrite. Data Fragmentation.

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

7 Fulfilling attack objectives In most cases, the attackers launched ransomware in the target organization’s infrastructure ( Impact Data , Encrypted for Impact, T1486 ). It’s worth noting that group policies or remote creation of Windows services were often used to distribute ransomware files in the infrastructure.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

From December 2021 through January the following year, Bernalillo County was slammed by a ransomware attack that targeted government services. From banking to personal data collection, schools must ensure that their systems come with security features and that their employees comply with those security features.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

CyberEdge Group’s ninth annual Cyberthreat Defense Report (CDR) highlighted that ransomware attacks’ main target was mid-sized businesses. Access Controls and Authentication : Implementing strict access controls and multi-factor authentication (MFA) mechanisms can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorised data access.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Unlike traditional antivirus programs, which primarily focus on viruses, anti-malware solutions address a wider array of threats, including spyware, adware, ransomware, and trojans. While effective, some users have privacy concerns about Avast’s data collection on user behavior. Visit Avast 5.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

They communicate with the central control system, allowing data collection and remote control over long distances. These networks enable data exchange between PLCs, RTUs, SCADA systems, and HMIs. Cybersecurity for industrial control systems is vital to prevent unauthorized access, data manipulation, and system disruption.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2019

Ransomware epidemic Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents you from accessing your files until you pay a ‘ransom’ to the hacker. Basically, it encrypts the files and scrambles data into an unreadable format. If one superior account got hit by ransomware, it will encrypt all data that other coworkers rely on.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 30, 2023

By removing unused data, the company not only reduces the potential attack surface but also offloads server storage. Finally, DCAP can also help you quickly recover data from backups in case of ransomware. Depending on the adopted security policies, there are many events to which DCAP can react.

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Centraleyes

MAY 23, 2024

Organizations should first ensure that the business collects and handles data correctly and then ensure that its data policies clearly communicate the purpose and proper use of the organization’s data. The following list contains four advantages that data access governance can provide enterprises.

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Spinone

JULY 23, 2020

Moreover, it makes all these processes visible, which enhances integrity and control over your data. Data loss protection with encrypted 3x a day backup. Ransomware protection. Here is what Spinbackup helps you with: 1. Risk assessment (apps audit) of all connected applications. Access management of all users.

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Spinone

JULY 3, 2020

Before GDPR, there was automatic consent from the customer’s side for companies using their data. This concept is called “opt-out’, which means that the user needs to seek ways to stop the data collection.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The LockBit ransomware gang no longer offers just one service, like ransomware, but multiple services, like anti-analysis tools and bug bounty programs. Mick Baccio from Splunk’s SURGe explains how ransomware gangs are evolving into crimeware-as-a-service platforms, as one stop shop for all your online criminal needs.

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SecureList

AUGUST 13, 2024

The attackers were able to obtain more than 100TB of data, as well as disrupt the official websites and email services of organizations and wipe database servers and backups. In May 2024, we discovered a new APT targeting Russian government entities.

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