eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Between high-profile ransomware attacks and mergers, it is a time of high stakes and great change for the industry. The Best Cybersecurity Companies.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 30, 2021

Cybercriminals have honed in on the influx of new devices connected to the home network as an opportunity to execute ransomware attacks, steal information, or compromise public school district’s security defenses.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

These devices exist outside of direct corporate management and provide a ransomware gang with unchecked platforms for encrypting data. Ransomware remains just one of many different threats and as security teams eliminate key vectors of attack, adversaries will shift tactics. How does remote encryption work?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As some hackers have developed a malware that uses code signing certificates to avoid detection by security defenses and has the tendency to download payloads onto a compromised system. Interestingly, the malware is found using a code signing certificate from Sectigo, a cybersecurity company that offers digital identity solutions.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A new ransomware strain has been discovered to be targeting organizations in the transportation and logistics industries in Ukraine and Poland with a previously unidentified ransomware payload, according to the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC). Prestige ransomware deployment methods.

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The Hacker News

MARCH 17, 2025

From sophisticated nation-state campaigns to stealthy malware lurking in unexpected places, this weeks cybersecurity landscape is a reminder that attackers are always evolving. Advanced threat groups are exploiting outdated hardware, abusing legitimate tools for financial fraud, and finding new ways to bypass security defenses.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Cuba ransomware gang Cuba data leak site The group’s offensives first got on our radar in late 2020. The Cuba group, like many others of its kind, is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) outfit, letting its partners use the ransomware and associated infrastructure in exchange for a share of any ransom they collect.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Ransomware is a sly, silent, and vicious criminal. It quietly makes its way past your security defenses into the heart of your data and keeps it hostage until you pay a ransom. But how do you get ransomware in the first place? How Do You Get Ransomware: Key Points So, where do you get ransomware from?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Cybersecurity automation refers to the process of automating the prevention, detection, identification, and eradication of cyberthreats. It can be successful without human assistance, but it usually supplements the security operations center (SOC) team.

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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. Ransomware attacks have become much more dangerous and have evolved beyond basic security defenses and business continuity techniques like next-gen antivirus and backups.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The conference’s focus on cyber resilience doesn’t mean that organizations should abandon core security defenses like EDR , access control and firewalls , but they should be prepared for the advanced threats that will, at some point, get past them. Also read : Is the Answer to Vulnerabilities Patch Management as a Service?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 18, 2024

Ransomware attacks , where hackers encrypt critical data and demand payment for decryption, have skyrocketed. In 2023 alone, the healthcare industry witnessed a staggering 130% increase in ransomware attacks. million records were breached, marking a bad year for data security. In 2021, 45.9 2022 was even worse, with 51.9

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In 2024, cybersecurity and software engineering stand as two of the most critical fields shaping the tech industry. With technology advancing rapidly, both professions are highly sought after, yet cybersecurity has seen a massive surge in importance due to the increasing number of cyber threats. Current Trends in Cybersecurity 1.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Akira ransomware vulnerabilities have also surfaced in older Cisco products, and SolarWinds patched some remote code execution flaws in its Access Rights Manager product. Your IT teams should regularly check your vendors’ security bulletins for any vulnerability news or updates. Changing passwords, secrets, and pre-shared keys.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Ransomware has rapidly established itself as the attack of choice for adversaries. With the proliferation of readily available, off-the-shelf tools and fully formed ransomware-as-a-service offerings, no business or organization is too small a target. Define specific actions to reduce the likelihood and impact of a ransomware attack.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Most companies were unprepared to secure an entirely remote workforce, relying on remote desktop protocol (RDP) and strained VPN infrastructures, leaving workers ripe for attack. Ransomware was particularly successful, with estimates that attacks cost businesses $20 billion worldwide in 2020.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 18, 2024

PHP’s Windows flaw is now being exploited by ransomware, almost immediately after researchers publicized the issue. June 7, 2024 Ransomware Exploiting PHP Flaw Type of vulnerability: Argument injection vulnerability leading to ransomware exploits. It affects both Windows and Linux.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This past week in cybersecurity saw a wide range of vulnerabilities, from Apple product patches to several flaws that hit DevSecOps teams. The Akira ransomware group made news too, expanding its attacks to include Linux-based systems, and Trend Micro issued a fix for a zero-day vulnerability in its Apex One endpoint security tools.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2023

Iran-linked APT group MERCURY is behind destructive attacks on hybrid environments masquerading as a ransomware operation. Threat actors masqueraded the attacks as a standard ransomware operation. The attackers were able to interfere with security tools using Group Policy Objects (GPO).

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

An old Microsoft Windows spooler flaw is added to the CISA KEV list, and the Cactus Ransomware gang currently pursues unfixed Qlik Sense servers with a vulnerability patched in September 2023. The problem: Progress Software released patches to fix CVE-2024-2389 in their Flowmon network performance and security software tool.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Major cybersecurity events in the last week make clear that hackers just keep getting savvier — and security teams need to be vigilant to keep up. Ransomware groups continue to exploit unpatched vulnerabilities. Now ransomware attackers, possibly affiliated with FIN8, are exploiting unpatched Citrix products to launch attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 3, 2023

Daniel Kelley, a reformed black hat hacker and researcher at cybersecurity firm SlashNext, posed as a potential buyer and contacted the individual – “CanadianKingpin12” – who’s been promoting FraudGPT. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Organizations must prioritize implementing effective security measures and conducting frequent audits. To secure sensitive data, cybersecurity specialists, software vendors, and end users should encourage collaborative efforts against malicious activities. CISA released a list of mitigations against LockBit’s activity.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 12, 2023

This malware could be leveraged for unprecedented ransomware , DDoS or Wiper attacks that would completely dwarf SuxNet, Mirai BotNet , or WannaCry.” Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced a two-year competition to develop AI cybersecurity tools, with nearly $20 million in prizes.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2022

Pentesting involves vulnerability exploitation and post-exploitation actions – the idea is to conduct a real attack, like cybercriminals would do, except with an explicit authorization from the company in order to identify weaknesses and improve security defenses. Detecting Cobalt Strike Attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

State actors actively attack Ivanti, Ubiquity, and Microsoft’s Windows AppLocker, and ransomware attackers probe for unpatched ScreenConnect servers in this week’s vulnerability recap. February 27, 2024 Ransomware Gangs Target Unpatched ScreenConnect Servers Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass and path traversal.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2020

But now, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) and the FBI want cybersecurity to watch out for this technology. Taking services offline through denial-of-service attacks and delivery of ransomware payloads. The software allows users to browse the web anonymously through encryption and routing. Penetrating systems.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The past week has been a busy one for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with 34 vulnerable Windows drivers and four Microsoft Exchange flaws heading a long list of security concerns. 3 to report that the vulnerability is being actively exploited, which Rapid7 said includes ransomware attacks. Atlassian updated its advisory on Nov.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

CSP’s Professional Security Expertise CSPs’ professional security expertise substantially contributes to the security capabilities and improvement of the general resilience of cloud storage. They cited lower risk, enhanced security, and cost savings as they go through migration.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Let’s dive into what ICS cybersecurity entails, why it’s vital, and the best practices to secure your systems against increasingly prevalent cyberthreats. What is the Importance of Cybersecurity in an Industrial Control System (ICS)? How Does ICS Security Work? How Does ICS Security Work?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Layered Authentication: Implementing 2FA or MFA wherever you can strengthens your defenses by integrating varied methods such as SMS codes, authentication applications, hardware tokens, biometric authentication and passkeys , adding extra barriers against illegal access. Stay Updated: Remain informed about the latest cybersecurity threats.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 25, 2021

Zero trust architecture is an emerging technology in cybersecurity that offers an alternative to the traditional castle-and-moat approach to security. ” Zero trust is a critical tool in the security defense arsenal, especially as more companies shift to a fully remote or hybrid work environment.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Read next: Network Protection: How to Secure a Network Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. 11, 2023 – Android Update Fixes 33 Vulnerabilities Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 15, 2024

GitLab disclosed a pipeline flaw and Veeam addressed flaws exploited in active ransomware attacks. To reduce the risks caused by these vulnerabilities, affected users should apply patches, upgrade software, and strengthen security measures as soon as possible. Palo Alto patched an admin takeover bug.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Considering the active ransomware activity with vulnerabilities in Progress Software’s other file transfer software, MOVEit, WS_FTP server maintenance teams should patch ASAP. Read next: Network Protection: How to Secure a Network Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. This vulnerability receives the maximum 10.0 rating under CVSS v3.1

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 5, 2022

So while the MITRE tests give buyers more data than they might otherwise have, they’re still encouraged to do their own research and testing, just as vendors will use the results to improve security defenses. MITRE will soon follow with results for deception tools and security services. Detection only vendors.

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