SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As with most cyberextortionists lately, the Cuba gang encrypts victims’ files and demands a ransom in exchange for a decryption key. The gang infamously uses complex tactics and techniques to penetrate victim networks, such as exploitation of software vulnerabilities and social engineering.

Ransomware 144

Ransomware Malware Encryption DDOS 144

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cloud Storage Security Risks Despite its obvious benefits, cloud storage still faces common challenges, including misconfiguration, data breaches, insecure interface, unauthorized access, DDoS attacks, insider threats, lack of control, encryption problems, patching issues, compliance, and monitoring issues.

Risk 126

Risk Backups Encryption DDOS 126

eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin: Experienced an attack that failed encryption but still stole the data of 530,000 individuals. Control regulated data: Use data tracing and identification through data loss prevention (DLP) and other tools to find data, control access, and protect it with encryption.

Healthcare 124

Healthcare Cybersecurity Ransomware Backups 124

Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

Some risks specifically affecting IoT include : Built-in vulnerabilities : IoT devices are often shipped specifically for consumer use, without enterprise-grade encryption or security controls. Deepfakes in access controls: There are now ways to brute-force even the fingerprint biometrics on your phone.

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IoT Social Engineering Firmware Risk 98

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Managed Detection and Response Product Guide Top MDR Services and Solutions Encryption Full disk encryption, sometimes called whole disk encryption, is a data encryption approach for both hardware and software that involves encrypting all disk data, including system files and programs.

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Network Security Penetration Testing Firewall Software 121

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest?

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Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 109

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

But before they are transferred to the vault, the password manager encrypts them, usually using impenetrable 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption. 7 Benefits of Having a Password Manager More Secure Passwords Password managers can generate truly random passwords immune from social engineering attacks.

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Password Management Passwords Accountability Social Engineering 63

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. Effective data loss prevention capabilities.

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Software Phishing Mobile Threat Detection 132

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

It quietly makes its way past your security defenses into the heart of your data and keeps it hostage until you pay a ransom. Many of these attacks prey upon human nature by using social engineering tactics to trick a user into inadvertently allowing ransomware onto their system, under the guise of something legitimate.

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Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For example, they are shifting toward AI-driven social engineering attacks aimed at mobile users that exploit passkey and biometric authentication methods. In this shifting landscape, organizations must evolve their security strategies and incorporate advanced phishing prevention controls into their broader network security defenses.

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Phishing Mobile Encryption Social Engineering 64

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The ransomware itself doesn’t handle data exfiltration but relies on these tools to steal data before encryption. RansomHub uses the Elliptic Curve Encryption algorithm Curve 25519 to lock files with a unique public/private key pair for each compromised individual.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Encryption Technology Malware 88

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

On February 24, the National Security Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) publicly warned that a threat actor had exploited a national documents circulation system (SEI EB) to distribute malicious documents to Ukrainian public authorities. Final thoughts.

Malware 145

Malware Government Spyware Social Engineering 145

eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Conduct user awareness training: Incorporate a focused training program into onboarding and workflow process so employees can learn about social engineering strategies, phishing risks, and cloud security best practices. Offer regular workshops: Provide monthly training, webinars, and seminars on cloud security.

Risk 71

Risk Cloud Migration DDOS Encryption 71

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

This is especially true in the world of security. The best security defenses can be totally compromised by a single individual making the wrong decision, either accidentally or knowingly. Security awareness training can help to educate end users on the various ways attackers utilize to compromise end user systems.

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

If delivering reports electronically, consider encrypted or technologically restricted distribution (specific-user only permissions, etc.). The client should also be consulted to determine the need for compliance-specific reports that contain only the pen test results for systems and assets touching the regulated data.

Penetration Testing 105

Penetration Testing Computers and Electronics Risk Firewall 105

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The ransomware itself doesn’t handle data exfiltration but relies on these tools to steal data before encryption. RansomHub uses the Elliptic Curve Encryption algorithm Curve 25519 to lock files with a unique public/private key pair for each compromised individual.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Encryption Technology Malware 52