Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The FBI also reported, as of June 2023, that the Silent Ransom Group (SRG), also known as Luna Moth, had been observed conducting callback phishing data theft and extortion attacks. The threat actors sent victims a phone number in a phishing attempt, often related to pending charges on their accounts.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, 74% of breaches were caused by human error, with phishing and text message phishing scams being some of the leading causes. Cloud vendors often handle the security and backup processes automatically, so examine your technology and see if that is the case.

Small Business 222

Small Business Cybersecurity Technology Accountability 222

Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2020

Even if the MSU will restore from backups, the NetWalker ransomware gang will leak the documents stolen on its dark web leak site. “These include two images showing a directory structure allegedly from the university’s network, a passport scan for a student, and two scans of Michigan State financial documents.”

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This year’s theme is “Secure Our World” with an emphasis on recognizing phishing and vishing attempts – two prevalent tactics used by bad actors to exploit unsuspecting individuals. Part of the requirements for a standard phishing test is allowlisting our sending domains. However, no emails were opened during this initial campaign.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Be sure to secure server rooms, document archives, and other sensitive areas that could be involved in the incident. IT Specialist - focuses on technical containment, investigation, and remediation, such as isolating affected systems, analyzing the breach, maintaining data backup independence , and implementing fixes.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 10, 2025

Change Management: Ensures that changes to systems or processes are authorized, tested, and documented to prevent errors. For instance, a discovered vulnerability in a web application should be patched within a defined time frame, with all actions documented 7. This control supports Availability requirements (CC9.1).

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

Hackers could take advantage of the version and list settings to affect all files within a document library on a SharePoint site or OneDrive account. The first steps in the cloud ransomware attack chain may involve classic techniques such as phishing , spear phishing, or brute force to compromise accounts and steal credentials.

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Backups Ransomware Accountability Phishing 122

IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Today, common cyber threats include phishing, ransomware, and malware attacks, each capable of significantly disrupting operations and compromising sensitive data. Establish a Strong Security Policy A security policy is a set of documents that outlines how your company plans to protect its physical and IT assets.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Most backup and security vendors overlook this vital communication channel. Leading cybersecurity software provider Hornetsecurity has found an urgent need for greater backup for Microsoft Teams with more than half of users (45%) sending confidential and critical information frequently via the platform.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Of course, the CBR does not have anything to do with the phishing campaign – the hackers faked the sender’s address. The documents in question were supposedly contained in the zipped files attached, however by uncompressing these files users downloaded Silence.Downloader – the tool used by Silence hackers. October attack: MoneyTaker .

Banking 111

Banking Computers and Electronics Phishing Cybercrime 111

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

18, 2021, when an employee on a Windows computer opened a booby-trapped Microsoft Excel document in a phishing email that had been sent two days earlier. By hacked I mean someone within the organization falls for a phishing scam, or clicks a malicious link and downloads malware. Now this is in itself isn’t bad.

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Healthcare Ransomware Antivirus Hacking 325

Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. For consumers: Stay alert to potential phishing attacks or scams related to global events. Having regular backups means you can recover without having to pay a ransom. Strengthen your security measures to avoid becoming an easy target.

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Cyber threats Small Business Scams Cybercrime 112

Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

They include insider threats, phishing, and ransomware. Phishing Phishing is one of the most significant cyber security risks, especially for remote workers or during the transition period between office and remote work. Phishing attacks are tricky, because even one sloppy click can put the whole system in danger.

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Backups Phishing Ransomware Risk 98

Spinone

JANUARY 24, 2021

So, should you backup your Office 365 data? Such risks are one of the key concerns expressed by our customers when considering our backup. If something happens from Microsoft’s side, you won’t be able to reach your data and continue working unless you have a backup. This article was updated in January 2021.

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Backups Accountability Software Risk 52

SecureList

MAY 27, 2024

Malicious activity in numbers Malicious objects used for initial infection Malicious objects that are used for initial infection of computers include dangerous internet resources that are added to denylists, malicious scripts and phishing pages, and malicious documents. This is also reflected in our statistics.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 17, 2021

The group typically gains access to victim networks by compromising Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) credentials and/or through phishing emails, the FBI notes. The document describes various indicators of compromise and offers a list of flagged domains associated with this malicious activity.

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Education Healthcare Government Ransomware 111

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2021

This breach compromised citizens’ physical addresses, phone numbers, IDs, tax documents, and more. Due to the large number and various types of unique documents, it is difficult to estimate the number of people exposed in this breach. Pictured: Example of Leaked Documents: Real Estate Tax Bill. Original post at [link].

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s often spread through phishing emails or malicious websites, exploiting vulnerabilities and security flaws in outdated operating systems. Access to a working backup gives you tremendous leverage as the victim of a ransomware attack. they had a full backup. Back up your data. The malware does the rest.

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Ransomware Small Business Backups Encryption 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

This malware can infiltrate your smartphone through various means, such as malicious apps, infected websites, or phishing emails. If you don’t have a backup, you may lose important files, personal photos, or sensitive documents forever. 5. Enable encryption settings to safeguard your data from unauthorized access.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Malicious object categories in numbers Malicious objects used for initial infection This category includes dangerous web resources, malicious scripts and malicious documents. pp compared to the first quarter of 2024); Malicious scripts and phishing pages (JS and HTML) – 5.69% (-0.15 Denylisted internet resources – 6.63% (-0.21

Spyware 103

Spyware Malware Ransomware Internet 103

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

” The report also provides details about observed behaviors and trends among cyber criminal organizations in 2021, phishing attacks, stolen Remote Desktop Protocols (RDP) credentials or brute force, and the exploitation of vulnerabilities are the most popular infection vectors. ” concludes the advisory.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Backups Encryption Accountability 98

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

As the initial vector of their attacks, OldGremlin use spear phishing emails, to which the group adopted creative approach. In other instances, the gang exploited the COVID-19 theme and anti-government rallies in Belarus in their phishing emails. Up-to-date phishing. 1 Phishing email sent on behalf of a Belarusian plant.

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Ransomware Phishing Banking Advertising 119

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 9, 2021

For cybersecurity personnel, our scope of responsibility may be limited to cyberattacks on IT systems, such as ransomware attacks, phishing attacks, and DDoS attacks. Document the incident response process as a plan. Some of us don’t formally document our processes. Document contingencies. Incident Response Preparation.

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Insurance Backups Data breaches Ransomware 126

SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

TOP 10 threats for SMBs, January-May 2022 ( download ) TOP 10 threats for SMBs, January-May 2023 ( download ) Cybercriminals attempt to deliver this and other malware and unwanted software to employees’ devices by using any means necessary, such as vulnerability exploitation, phishing e-mails and fake text messages.

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Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 123

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Configurations, network diagrams, and security rules should be documented for future reference and auditing. Prioritize testing updates in a controlled environment to confirm compatibility and backup configurations before deploying. Automate the process to ensure a quick and well-documented implementation.

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Firewall Network Security Backups Education 122

Malwarebytes

MARCH 6, 2023

Other methods that are used to gain initial access to victim networks are: Phishing , by using emails containing malicious PDF documents, and malvertising Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) , by using compromised or brute forcing login credentials Exploiting public-facing applications. Create offsite, offline backups.

Ransomware 95

Ransomware Backups Internet Internet 95

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Customize training materials to address these specific concerns, including data handling protocols, password management , and phishing attempt identification. Keep these copies on two separate types of media: hard disks, cloud storage , and tape backups. No user data was lost.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

On Thursday, February 9, 2023, Reddit reported that it had experienced a security incident as a result of an employee being phished. According to Reddit, it "became aware of a sophisticated phishing campaign" late on February 5, 2023, that attempted to steal credentials and two-factor authentication tokens. What happened?

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Phishing Passwords Authentication Accountability 98

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. This increase is likely driven by high employee turnover and easy access to phishing kits. Meanwhile, “RansomHub” is rising rapidly due to its attractive ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. billion rubles. billion rubles.

Computers and Electronics 98

Computers and Electronics Backups Cybercrime Marketing 98

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The most common types of attacks were cloud compromise, ransomware, supply chain , and business email compromise (BEC)/ spoofing / phishing. Preparedness is even worse for supply chain attacks and BEC, with only 44% and 48% having a documented response to those attacks, respectively. Healthcare Security Defenses.

Healthcare 138

Healthcare Ransomware Cybersecurity Big data 138

Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2024

Therefore, companies that suffer a ransomware attack cannot predict when they will be operational again because they need to eradicate the threat from affected systems and restore any backups. The attacks began with a spam/phishing email containing malicious URL links. ” Researchers at the platform Ransomfeed.it

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SecureList

JANUARY 13, 2022

A document sent from one colleague to another on a topic, which is currently being discussed, is unlikely to trigger any suspicion. Ultimately, it elevates the level of trust sufficiently for the document to be opened. server-side document viewer like GoogleDocs, Collabora Online, ONLYOFFICE, Microsoft Office Online, etc.).

Cryptocurrency 145

Cryptocurrency Malware Accountability Banking 145

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Backup and recovery – according to FEMA , 40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster. For a smaller business with limited IT capabilities, conducting regular and all-encompassing backups of all systems will provide a simple but very effective defense against a variety of threats and risks.

Small Business 98

Small Business Cybersecurity Passwords Education 98

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The impact is expected to grow for several reasons: AI already helps cybercriminals to compose more effective phishing emails. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers. AI will help to improve existing tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Don’t get attacked twice.

Ransomware 103

Ransomware Government Social Engineering Spyware 103

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Phishing and Spear Phishing. Despite constant warnings from the cyber security industry, people still fall victim to phishing every day. As cybercrime has become well-funded and increasingly sophisticated, phishing remains one of the most effective methods used by criminals to introduce malware into businesses.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 23, 2021

While companies can use backups to recover from data encryption without paying the ransom, they can’t use them to contain leaks. And indeed, when the negotiations between Hellmann and the threat actor fell apart, the RansomExx group published some 70 GB of stolen documents on its leak site. Free to download.

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Scams Ransomware Social Engineering Banking 140