Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

While anyone can fall victim to these threat actors, the FBI noted that this malware has been used to target a wide range of businesses and critical infrastructure organizations, including defense contractors, educational institutions, manufacturers, technology companies, and especially organizations in the healthcare and medical industries.

Ransomware 93

Ransomware Backups Passwords Authentication 93

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

CISA has put together a chart which represents the ten most common malware strains that have affected state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) educational institutions this year, Shlayer and ZeuS being the top two. Regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts and avoid reusing passwords for different accounts.

Ransomware 90

Ransomware Education Backups Malware 90

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Simple or reused passwords are still a problem. While the cybersecurity industry has presented options for every netizen, the recommendation to use original and complex passwords continues to be disregarded. Instead, people come up with passwords that are comfortable. Poor credentials. What does this mean? Vicious insider.

IoT 142

IoT Cybersecurity Manufacturing Internet 142

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 5, 2023

Tens of thousands of new security vulnerabilities are discovered each year; the value of CISA’s KEV catalog is that it helps organizations prioritize the software and firmware flaws that threat groups are actively exploiting — and many of those exploited flaws are older ones that users have failed to apply patches for.

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Ransomware Firmware Cybersecurity Healthcare 128

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2023

There is still the issue of passwords and identity, but that’s an area that is seeing great progress now and will only get better. Our educational system does not know how to change quickly, but when these changes come, they will happen quickly. But the implications are even broader than that.

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Education Firmware Hacking Engineering 104

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Secure practices like robust admin passwords and advanced encryption ensure control over traffic, safeguarding personal information and increasing the odds of a secure online experience. Proper home router practices , such as enabling encryption settings and providing strong default admin passwords, will dramatically improve network security.

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Malware Antivirus Software Passwords 122

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Ensuring that employees – both those in the office and those working from home (a more common scenario since the COVID-19 pandemic) – are educated about how such attacks work and the mitigation procedures available, as well keeping security devices up-to-date or upgrading them, are key to protecting a company, Ngo said.

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Firewall Ransomware Banking Malware 123

Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The ransomware was involved in attacks aimed at technology and healthcare, defense contractors, educational institutions, manufacturers, companies across Europe, the United States, and Canada.

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Ransomware Encryption Firmware Backups 98

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Being constantly connected to the internet, they are either protected by basic passwords or, in some cases, have no password protection at all. When multiple devices are interconnected into one network, there is often a vulnerable point in this network—typically, a device with less sophisticated and secure software or firmware.

Healthcare 112

Healthcare Manufacturing Internet Internet 112

Kali Linux

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

additionally due to the new firmware in use on it, if you use an A2 rated microSD card, you should see 2-3x speedup of random access Pinebook kernel has been reverted back to a 6.1 Here they are: Bulgaria : mirror.telepoint.bg sponsored by Telepoint and thanks to Valentin Nikolov Italy : kali.mirror.garr.it

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Firmware Architecture Education Passwords 144

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“These operations have targeted various industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Education, Energy & Utilities, Governments, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Retail, Technology, and Transportation. Upgrade to the latest firmware version. Change any default usernames and passwords.

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Energy and Utilities Government Firewall Malware 132

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 121

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Patch management: Keeping software and firmware up to date to close security gaps. Firmware Manipulation Attackers can manipulate firmware in ICS components, such as controllers and sensors, by inserting malicious code to compromise operations.

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Firmware Encryption Manufacturing Risk 109

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If a manufacturer hardcodes a master password within the device’s firmware, the device becomes extremely vulnerable from a security perspective, especially if an attacker is able to locate and download the password to access the device. In the coming year, it will be interesting to see what cybercrime has in store.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Phishing Data breaches IoT 98

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

We've contacted all affected customers to make them aware of the issue, encouraging them to change their passwords and offering advice on how to prevent unauthorised access to their online account." The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) confirmed it had been informed. AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND THREAT INTELLIGENCE.

Energy and Utilities 145

Energy and Utilities Ransomware DDOS Accountability 145

Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

Over the last decade, K–12 schools have made great strides in employing technologies that facilitate learning—especially since the onset of pandemic-induced distance education. By January 2023, education had claimed over 80 percent of all global malware incidents —a staggering lead that has held since 2020.

Education 71

Education Ransomware Cybersecurity Risk 71

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

Connected devices and smart technology are pivotal to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector organizations, from optimizing critical infrastructure management to transforming remote education and smart city initiatives. The education sector experienced a staggering 961% increase in IoT malware attacks.

IoT 75

IoT Malware Education Government 75

Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

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Data breaches DDOS Ransomware Artificial Intelligence 98

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

To mitigate this security challenge, businesses must educate their employees on the basics of cybersecurity and include cybersecurity policies in the onboarding process of every new employee. Hold training sessions to help employees manage passwords and identify phishing attempts. Security awareness should be ongoing and evolving.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

Digital Shadows

JANUARY 14, 2025

To gain access to internal networks, Akira targeted local accounts with disabled multifactor authentication (MFA) and SonicOS firmware versions vulnerable to exploitation, often exposed to the internet for virtual private network (VPN) access. Similar groups like REvil and DarkSide have also rebounded after law enforcement crackdowns.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Social Engineering Phishing VPN 126

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Organizations can help prevent their computers from becoming part of a botnet by installing anti-malware software, using firewalls , keeping software up-to-date, and forcing users to use strong passwords. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. Examples of Botnet Malware Attacks.

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Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

Services—a catch-all term encompassing service-providing sectors such as transportation, travel, finance, health, education, information, government, and a myriad of other industries—was targeted the most by cybercriminals. In education, several colleges and K–12 districts were crippled by ransomware. Noteworthy May attacks.

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Ransomware Manufacturing Government Computers and Electronics 119

Security Through Education

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

passwords, tokens, tickets). Enforce Signed Software Execution Policies Use a modern operating system that enforces signed software execution policies for scripts, executables, device drivers, and system firmware. Use a Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution to automate credential management and fine-grained access control.

Healthcare 59

Healthcare Social Engineering Engineering Software 59

Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

A secure network starts with a strong password policy. Passwords should be complex and changed frequently. Check our cybersecurity assessment to see how bulletproof your company is against a cyberattack Educate your employees Your employees play a crucial role in protecting your company from cyber-attacks.

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Cyber Attacks Antivirus Firewall Data breaches 52

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 10, 2024

This lets threat actors change setups and access sensitive personal information of millions of Cox customers, such as MAC addresses and Wi-Fi passwords. The fix: Zyxel issued firmware patches 5.21(AAZF.17)C0 Regularly update anti-malware software and educate your personnel about phishing dangers. 17)C0 for NAS326 and 5.21(ABAG.14)C0

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Malware Authentication Software Telecommunications 80

eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Phishing attacks: Deceptive techniques, such as fraudulent emails or websites, trick individuals into revealing sensitive information like credit card and payment information, passwords, or login credentials. Remote access trojans (RATs): RATs can be used to remotely gain control of a machine, placing the user’s privacy and security at risk.

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Software Data breaches Ransomware DDOS 98

Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

In many cases vulnerabilities may also not be patched immediately as the company does not want to disrupt its users by forcing a firmware upgrade. Insufficient Authentication Procedure Insecure passwords and cloud identity management are a common vulnerability in all kinds of digital systems.

Internet 40

Internet Internet Risk Computers and Electronics 40

ForAllSecure

MAY 13, 2022

And so, what I didn't want to do is is make it that I'm just completely rogue, and I dumped the firmware and I posted on for everybody to see and you do these things that you're not that legally, you know, as kind of a society we say we don't want to do, but we still need to look at these things. What are choices that are being made?

Engineering 52

Engineering Energy and Utilities Computers and Electronics Firmware 52

Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

Use of weak passwords was a common theme with the investigation, which concluded: weak default passwords cyber-criminals could hack were found on most of the routers. a lack of firmware updates, important for security and performance. The Key to Cybersecurity is an Educated Workforce. TalkTalk HG635, HG523a, and HG533.

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Ransomware Passwords Scams Cyber Attacks 105

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

The updates are done through firmware, firmware updates that we get from the vendor. So the ICS village started about eight years ago at DEF CON to bring education awareness and exposure to industrial control systems. Vamosi: who is attracted then to this village you said you wanted to educate? Let me start over that.

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Hacking Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Firmware 52