CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 19, 2023

News is out that social security numbers of nearly 35,000 users were leaked in a cyber attack that could have emerged from a credential stuffing campaign launched by a state funded actor. According to the update provided by a source from PayPal, the attack took place on December 6 and was identified at the end of last month.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 3, 2023

Spy”-type cyberspace race as both criminals and defenders vie to gain the upper hand using new and emerging technologies. Every technology that enables our cyber teams to pinpoint and resolve threats and prevent attacks more quickly and accurately also benefits cybercriminals.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

According to the experts of the Singapore-based cybersecurity firm the group of threat actors are from India and were super active between June and November 2021, thus attacking government, military and law enforcement organizations in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In a recent study made by Gartner, Lloyd’s emerged as a top company that increased its coverage premiums by 50% in 2021, all because of a global impact of ransomware attacks on corporate and government networks.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Another ransomware attack made the headlines, the victim is the state government of Louisiana, numerous services have been impacted. The incident forced the state of government of Louisiana to shut down several numerous web sites of the state as well as email and Internet services. ” states the website Fox8live.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 13, 2022

A cyber attack reportedly hit Albuquerque Public Schools, disrupting its digital systems to the core and forcing the authorities to shut the school operations consecutively for the second day on Friday, i.e. January 14th,2022. In the past few weeks, several companies and government entities were hit by DarkSide Ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

AIIMS Delhi, one of the renowned hospitals of the world, lost access to digital infrastructure because of a ransomware attack that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday this week. The incident came into light today when another Indian news daily Times of India made the cyber attack details public.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 24, 2022

IBM, the American Technology Company, has taken a cybersecurity initiative to improve Ransomware protection in public schools across the United States. Note 3- Charles Henderson, the Chief of IBM Security X-Force, is urging companies not to pay a ransom when they are hit by ransomware gangs.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 27, 2021

Fujitsu, an IT services firm from Japan was recently targeted by cybercriminals stealing sensitive data belonging to government offices says a report released by NHK- a Japan-based media resource. . Note 1- In a ransomware attack, hackers first steal data and then encrypt the database until a ransom is paid.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Cybersecurity company Resecurity has published the 2024 Cyber Threat Landscape Forecast. Resecurity, a Los Angeles-based cybersecurity company protecting Fortune 100 and government agencies worldwide, has compiled a comprehensive forecast outlining the imminent threats and novel security challenges anticipated in the upcoming year.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2021

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released guidance on how to prevent data breaches resulting from ransomware attacks. The guidance aims at helping government and private sector organizations in preventing such kinds of incidents. softwa re company Kaseya. softwa re company Kaseya.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 27, 2020

The Israeli government has issued an alert to organizations in the water sector following a series of cyberattacks that targeted the water facilities. “As of this morning, reports have been received in the National Cyber ?? ” reads the alert issued by the Israeli government. Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 12, 2019

In the last year, the news media has been full of stories about vicious cyber breaches on municipal governments. From Atlanta to Baltimore to school districts in Louisiana, cyber criminals have launched a wave of ransomware attacks on governments across the country.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The incident underscores the critical dependence of healthcare institutions on reliable technology and data security. In March, a hospital in Barcelona was hit with a ransomware attack. What role should the government play in cybersecurity preparedness? In June, St.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 31, 2022

If you thought Windows 11 operating system machines were safe from Ransomware, then you better think twice before concluding. As information is out that those spreading Magniber Ransomware are after Windows 11 Machines and have targeted around a hundred by now.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

The explosion of ransomware and similar cyber incidents along with rising associated costs is convincing a growing number of insurance companies to raise the premiums on their cyber insurance policies or reduce coverage, moves that could further squeeze organizations under siege from hackers. COVID-19 Accelerates Attacks.

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Joseph Steinberg

MAY 12, 2021

Over the ensuing years, experts have repeatedly pointed out that not only were many of the technology systems being deployed to improve the efficiency of fuel distribution infrastructure management introducing dangerous vulnerabilities, but that a cyber-attack against the operator of a fuel pipeline was eventually going to both occur and succeed.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

500 million in funding for healthcare information technology: This funding will support the acquisition of cybersecurity tools, training, and IT modernization. The incident highlighted the growing threat of cyberattacks to healthcare organizations, which are increasingly reliant on technology to deliver care.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2021

“Prometheus” and “Grief” – a multi-billion dollar ransomware market obtained two new emerging players. Prometheus is a new emerging ransomware group extorting enterprises in various verticals across the globe. The number of cyber attacks in the region is significantly growing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 5, 2021

As more and more companies are becoming soft targets for ransomware spreading gangs, United States is all set to knock the doors of big technology companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft to offer protecting collaboratively. As ransomware attacks are disrupting the daily lives of the United States, Ms.

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Hacker Combat

AUGUST 6, 2021

Chinese espionage groups are notorious for global cyber-attacks that target state agencies, research institutes, military contractors, and other agencies and institutions with espionage in mind. . Group-IB performed an in-depth analysis of the malware families used by the attackers.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The internet has drawn comparisons to the Wild West, making ransomware the digital incarnation of a hold-up. Related: It’s all about ‘ attack surface management ‘ However, today’s perpetrator isn’t standing in front of you brandishing a weapon. A typical attack. Ransomware usually starts with a phishing email.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 3, 2023

The City of Oakland recently experienced a ransomware attack that disrupted services and caused the city to declare a state of emergency, displaying the real-world consequences that cyberattacks can have. The hackers behind Play Ransomware claim to have access to a "master key" that can decrypt all files affected by their malware.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

As the United States and other nations condemn Russia’s actions, the odds of Russian cyber actors targeting the U.S., Related: Cyber espionage is in a Golden Age. Each of these organizations performs cyber operations for various reasons. Some Russian cyber actors may gather intelligence while others are financially motivated.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 12, 2022

Newly elected Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves declared a state of emergency after several government agencies were hit with ransomware. Conti leaks stolen Costa Rican data, hints at future attacks. unc1756' sounds pretty serious in the post. Who could his next target be? offers reward for Conti threat actors.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

National Critical Infrastructure Under Attack: Clop Ransomware. This is another NCI nation-state ransomware attack. The recent criminal cyber activity on the IT infrastructure on Monday caused a U.K. According to a report on Bleepingcomputer, the Clop ransomware gang claimed responsibility for an attack on a U.K.

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The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

With the attention given to the threats posed by ransomware, why do organizations still fall victim to these attacks? Max Henderson, the Manager of Incident Response at Pondurance joins us to talk about what companies get wrong in responding to ransomware and other threats. So what should companies worried about ransomware do?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 18, 2022

But SecureWorld did just that on October 13th when we spoke with Theresa Payton on the topic of "Ransomware: Malware as an Ongoing Email Issue." The Remote Sessions webcast, available to watch on-demand , is the final installment of a three-part series on modern email attacks sponsored by Abnormal Security. Box in Panama.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 23, 2023

In recent years, the term “offensive cyber capabilities” has become increasingly common in discussions around national security and military strategies. Offensive cyber capabilities refer to the ability of a nation or organization to launch cyber attacks on other countries, groups, or individuals.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Cybersecurity professionals have long been discussing the role of cryptocurrency in the rise of ransomware attacks. Virtual currency is easy to transfer across country borders, making it the currency of choice for most ransomware gangs. counter-ransomware initiative. Cost of ransomware in the United States.

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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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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second largest school district in the United States, confirmed earlier this week that it " detected unusual activity in its Information Technology systems" over Labor Day weekend. Why target public schools with ransomware?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

This week, Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice has temporarily shut down its operation following a ransomware attack during judgment sessions. The presidency of the court has already called the Federal Police to investigate the cyber attack.” “It was basically a ransomware attack .

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The Pain of Double Extortion Ransomware divya Thu, 02/16/2023 - 06:10 Ransomware perpetrators are adopting more sophisticated attack techniques with much success. Attackers are increasingly threatening double and triple extortion in addition to ransom demands, putting more pressure on victims to comply.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. PowerShell) to easily deploy tooling or ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 6, 2021

But the Colonial Pipeline cyber attack that took place in May this year and the latest Kaseya Ransomware attack suggests that the need for manual operations is still in demand and those skills can only be got from the veterans generation who are above 50-60 in age.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2024

Two weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, a large, mysterious new Internet hosting firm called Stark Industries Solutions materialized and quickly became the epicenter of massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on government and commercial targets in Ukraine and Europe. Click to enlarge. PEACE HOSTING?

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