eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The attacks, which originated from more than 30,000 different IP addresses, targeted websites including a gaming provider, cryptocurrency companies, hosting providers, and cloud computing platforms. “Usually, ransomware attacks start once an employee naively clicks on an email link that installs and propagates the malware.

DDOS 117

DDOS Ransomware Backups Cryptocurrency 117

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

WordPress sites using the Ultimate Member plugin are under attack LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC Avast released a free decryptor for the Windows version of the Akira ransomware Iran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR Backdoor miniOrange’s WordPress Social Login and Register plugin (..)

Hacking 98

Hacking Ransomware Cybercrime Malware 98

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The H1 2021 ICS threat report at a glance. Denylisted internet resources were the main threat source and were blocked on 14% of ICS computers. Threat actors use malicious scripts on various media resources and sites hosting pirated content. Ransomware was blocked on 0.40% of ICS computers (-0.1 and ransomware (+0.3

Spyware 136

Spyware Media Internet Internet 136

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

billion rubles.

Computers and Electronics 98

Computers and Electronics Backups Cybercrime Ransomware 98

SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

This report aims to offer thorough insights into the financial cyberthreat landscape in 2021. The research in this report is a continuation of our previous annual financial threat reports ( 2018 , 2019 and 2020 ), providing an overview of the latest trends and key events across the threat landscape.

Banking 140

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Malware 140

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 341 appeared first on Security Affairs.

Banking 74

Banking Small Business Data breaches Firmware 74

Cisco Security

MARCH 11, 2021

51 percent of organizations encountered ransomware-related activity. This, and the gradual recovery seen in the later part of the year, largely tracks with the value of popular cryptocurrencies. For example, researchers in Cisco Talos noticed an increase in activity from the Lemon Duck threat starting in late August.

DNS 144

DNS Phishing Ransomware Internet 144

SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

In 2020, the group tried its hand at the big extortion game with the VHD ransomware family. This report aims to shed a light on more details of financial cyberthreats in 2020. Traditionally, the study covers the common phishing threats encountered by users, along with Windows and Android-based financial malware.

Banking 145

Banking Phishing Malware Mobile 145

Cisco Security

MARCH 11, 2021

51 percent of organizations encountered ransomware-related activity. This, and the gradual recovery seen in the later part of the year, largely tracks with the value of popular cryptocurrencies. For example, researchers in Cisco Talos noticed an increase in activity from the Lemon Duck threat starting in late August.

DNS 101

DNS Phishing Ransomware Internet 101

Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

This is a scam that’s been around for years and since no one can reverse a cryptocurrency transaction, it’s very likely here to stay. These documents will ask users to enable an embedded macro that then delivers malware, usually in the form of ransomware.

Scams 119

Scams Phishing Firewall Social Engineering 119

Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2021

There was the infrastructure ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline in May 2021, which caused the company to cease operations for days. Also the attack on JBS USA , which fell victim to ransomware and threatened U.S. Over the course of the last year, “SMBs continued to be the prime target of ransomware authors.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Backups Threat Reports Small Business 126

SecureList

MARCH 29, 2023

In the past year, we’ve seen multiple developments in this area – from new attack schemes targeting contactless payments to multiple ransomware groups continuing to emerge and haunt businesses. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency became a prominent target for those seeking monetary gain.

Banking 114

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Mobile 114

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Uninstall it immediately Microsoft Exchange flaw CVE-2024-21410 could impact up to 97,000 servers ConnectWise fixed critical flaws in ScreenConnect remote access tool More details about Operation Cronos that disrupted Lockbit operation Cactus ransomware gang claims the theft of 1.5TB of data from Energy management and industrial automation firm Schneider (..)

Spyware 128

Spyware Cyber Insurance Hacking Advertising 128

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The CrowdStrike 2021 Global Threat Report also confirmed that the Kim Jong Un nation is planning to close its border ties with China as a precautionary measure to curb the spread on COVID-19 from Chinese border migration.

Cyber Attacks 104

Cyber Attacks Healthcare Cryptocurrency Ransomware 104

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2021

At first glance, the report this week from cybersecurity software vendor McAfee showing that the incidence of ransomware dropped by half in the first quarter seems like good news to a world that continues to feel the repercussions of the seemingly ubiquitous malware. Ransomware is the Focus. Leak Sites.

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Backups Encryption Malware 124