eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Upon investigation, you discover it’s ransomware. 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. Air-Gapped, Immutable Backups.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2020

There’s an old adage in information security: “Every company gets penetration tested, whether or not they pay someone for the pleasure.” ” Many organizations that do hire professionals to test their network security posture unfortunately tend to focus on fixing vulnerabilities hackers could use to break in.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 11, 2021

The REvil ransomware family has been in the news due to its involvement in high-profile incidents, such as the JBS cyberattack and the Kaseya supply chain attack. The threat actors behind REvil attacks operate under a ransomware-as-a-service model. The threat actors behind REvil attacks operate under a ransomware-as-a-service model.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Ransomware is no longer just targeting low-hanging fruit, nor can good backups alone protect you. Aside from the pandemic, ransomware has become one of the gravest threats to the global economy. Aside from the pandemic, ransomware has become one of the gravest threats to the global economy.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, shortly known as FBI, has issued a warning that all those companies in the process of merger and acquisition should keep their networks secure from ransomware attacks. The post Ransomware gangs targeting companies in M&A transition appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware. Ransomware attacks and costs.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

To accelerate the ransomware encryption process and make it harder to detect, cybercriminal groups have begun using a new technique: intermittent encryption. Intermittent encryption allows the ransomware encryption malware to encrypt files partially or only encrypt parts of the files. Some are written on Go and can be customized.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The San Francisco 49ers has confirmed that it has been hit by a ransomware attack. In a boilerplate statement to BleepingComputer , the 49ers revealed that the attack has caused temporary disruption to its IT network. On the eve of the #SuperBowl the #49ers get posted as a #Blackbyte #ransomware victim. Smart marketing tbh.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In a year in which ransomware attacks seem to get worse by the day, companies have made surprising progress defending themselves against attacks. Overall, more than half of all companies are investing more in security budgets and headcount and almost half are creating new or modified incident response plans.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. Ransomware is the most feared cybersecurity threat and with good reason: Its ability to cripple organizations by locking their data is a threat like no other.

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SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

As the world marks the second Anti-Ransomware Day, there’s no way to deny it: ransomware has become the buzzword in the security community. Yet, much of the media attention ransomware gets is focused on chronicling which companies fall prey to it. Part I: Three preconceived ideas about ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Nearly half of EDR tools and organizations are vulnerable to Clop ransomware gang tactics, according to tests by a cybersecurity company. The continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) vendor tested to see if organizational controls would recognize the Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) of Clop ransomware attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Sophos cybersecurity researchers have discovered a Python-based ransomware operation that escalated from a compromised corporate network to encrypted virtual machines in just three hours. Isolate the most sensitive areas from the rest of the network. Secure user accounts with privileges to prevent dangerous escalations.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Speak to any organization infiltrated by ransomware—the most dangerous malware in the world—and they’ll be blunt: They’d do anything to avoid getting hit twice. But ransomware attacks have been ramping up in 2023 and reinfections are occurring all over the globe, forcing lean IT teams to prepare.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The research shows that cyber threats like ransomware have become a top priority for business executives and boards of directors,” said Jon Oltsik, an analyst with ESG. Not surprisingly, 46% said ransomware protection was one of their top five spending priorities. Note that many of these tools branch off into several areas.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Double extortion is one of the most prevalent ransomware tactics today. The attackers first exfiltrate sensitive information from their target before launching the ransomware encryption routine. The post Which Data Do Ransomware Attackers Target for Double Extortion? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2023

This confirms Malwarebytes findings that LockBit is the most active Ransomware-as-a-Service operator. In our monthly Ransomware Reviews , LockBit often ranks top for victim count, although Cl0p is a close rival. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Prevent intrusions.

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Webroot

APRIL 13, 2021

Do all you can to prevent ransomware.” – A survey respondent. Many businesses are hesitant to talk about their experiences with ransomware. Our ransomware report seeks to quantify these knock-on effects of ransomware to the extent possible. 50% of ransomware demands were more than $50k. “It is a nightmare.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Backup Is Hard. Ransomware is the most feared cybersecurity threat, and with good reason: Its ability to destroy and steal data is almost without peer. “ Immutable backups ” are often touted as the answer here. “ Immutable backups ” are often touted as the answer here. Really Hard. Prepare Now.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2022

Easily manage an entire network from a single pane of glass including firewall, SD-WAN, switches, wireless access points and extenders. Carbonite Backup for Microsoft 365 offers SMBs the ability to protect their Microsoft 365 suite of productivity apps. If desired SMBs, can run backups up to four times per day.

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Webroot

JUNE 21, 2021

It’s important for a business to be prepared with an exercised business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) plan plan before its hit with ransomware so that it can resume operations as quickly as possible. It’s also essential to ensure end-users are trained on ransomware threats as a part of a good security awareness training program.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Misuse of these tools is a common ransomware technique to inhibit system recovery.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

A ransomware attack on an Iowa-based eye clinic earlier this year led to the access and possible theft of data belonging to 500,000 patients.(Photo A ransomware attack on Iowa-based Wolfe Eye Clinic earlier this year led to the access and possible theft of data belonging to 500,000 patients. Photo by John Moore/Getty Images).

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Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2023

In March 2022, Western Digital was hit by a ransomware attack and in response to the incident, it shut down several of its services. On March 26, 2023, Western Digital identified a network security incident involving Western Digital’s systems. Industry Experts can explain to the public what a full backup entails.”

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Ransomware attacks and data breaches make headlines when they shut down huge connected healthcare providers such as Ascension Healthcare or Change Healthcare. 2024 looks like it will only increase the number of affected individuals considering the scale of ransomware attacks from the first half of the year in the USA, Canada, and Australia.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 4, 2023

Western Digital , a big brand in digital storage, says it has suffered a " network security incident —potentially ransomware—which resulted in a breach and some system disruptions in its business operations. Malwarebytes removes all remnants of ransomware and prevents you from getting reinfected.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

British antimalware and network security vendor Sophos refers to this new tactic as “automated, active attacks.” Sophos Senior Security Advisor John Shier broke it down for me. Related: How ransomware became a scourge Specialists get assigned to poke around, locate key servers and find stealthy paths to send in more malware.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2022

Shortly after South American hacking group LAPSU$ took credit for the cyberattack that stole 1 TB of data from microchip company Nvidia, a LAPSU$ member claimed on the group’s Telegram channel that Nvidia had struck back with ransomware. However, we have a backup and it’s safe from scum!”. Yes, they successfully encrypted the data.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2024

Below is the request employed in the attacks observed by the experts:, GET /api/v1/totp/user-backup-code/././license/keys-status/{Any “The increasing attempts to exploit Ivanti Pulse Secure’s authentication bypass and remote code execution vulnerabilities are a significant threat to network security.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) published an updated advisory to advise those who pay ransom to unknown threat actors who have stolen or locked up their data about potential sanctions risks to the crime victim associated with making and facilitating ransomware payments. The new advisory supersedes.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 26, 2022

Even the most advanced and sophisticated security tools are failing to protect against ransomware and data exfiltration, according to a new report from data encryption vendor Titaniam. The organizations affected had solid cybersecurity measures, but nonetheless experienced significant data security failures.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Ransomware attacks cost smaller companies an average of $713,000 per incident. No wonder this threat keeps our client’s CISO and security teams up at night. Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack. Backup your data at least three times a day; 3.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Symantec researchers are warning that a BlackByte ransomware affiliate has begun using a custom data exfiltration tool, Infostealer.Exbyte, to steal data from victims’ networks as part of their attacks. See also: How to Recover From a Ransomware Attack. Exfiltration to Replace Ransomware Encryption?

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Webroot

AUGUST 18, 2021

Unlike in the SolarWinds and Codecov, this attack included a ransomware stage meant to deliver financial rather than intelligence returns for the attackers. Again, targeting was indiscriminate, but unlike with espionage actors, the ransomware gang could focus on maximizing financial returns of the attack rather than trying to avoid detection.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

A survey of 400 technology, financial and security leaders published today by HYCU, a provider of a data protection platform, suggested most organizations are better prepared to thwart a ransomware attack, with 54% reporting they are either mostly prepared (32%) or as prepared as possible (22%).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

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