SecureList

MARCH 13, 2025

Additionally, Head Mare attacks utilized command-and-control (C2) servers exclusively linked to Twelve prior to these incidents. Anti-detection techniques Head Mare continued to use the Masquerading technique (T1655), naming utility executables like standard operating system files.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Block TCP 445/SMB outbound from your network by using a perimeter firewall, a local firewall, and via your VPN settings. ” Also read: Ransomware Protection: How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks SmartScreen Zero-Day The SmartScreen zero-day, CVE-2023-24880 , is also being actively exploited but has a much lower CVSS score of 5.4.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Energy, transport and utilities — in an attempt to gain a foothold in the critical infrastructure of a “potential adversary” just in case, and to use it to develop other attacks (see examples above). Extortion and ransomwaring of those able and willing to pay up. Update firewalls and SSL VPN gateways in good time.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 28, 2021

In the recent case of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack , the Department of Justice and FBI were able to recover a majority of the crypto-payment made to the DarkSide ransomware group. For advantages, private blockchains are more scalable and energy-efficient with suggested use cases of banking and supply chain management.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Another example seen this year was KV-Botnet , which was deployed on vulnerable firewalls, routers and IP cameras and used to conceal the malicious activities of Volt Typhoon, the actor behind it. However, one especially notable supply chain attack in 2024 was the XZ Utils backdoor, which we covered in a three-part blog post.

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Spinone

JANUARY 8, 2019

Control systems such as network policies, role-based permissions, and firewall rules can be familiar on-premises means to help control how data is transmitted. The traditional approach of an on-premises firewall filtering all ingress traffic to the on-premises environment does not really translate to the public cloud.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

Beyond these daily handlers, ISC benefits from other users who willingly share performance data from their firewalls and intrusion detection systems. It is a feed and community that is entirely built on collaboration, with a small team of volunteers handling daily threat monitoring and documentation.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 30, 2022

No, no firewall, okay, there was a firewall that was not really great. If you want to get to put the energy into it. And and that spans everything from commercial companies, to militaries, to utilities to hospitals. A federally funded r&d center and honestly the defense is 20 years ago right? You name it for that.

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SC Magazine

MAY 13, 2021

Let’s recap: Colonial Pipeline confirmed the ransomware attack occurred, and that it proactively took its systems offline to contain the threat. Here are some of the important takeaways from this cyberattack: The emergence of targeted ransomware. By isolating and segmenting OT, organizations can stop the lateral spread of ransomware.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2024

In a new Enforcement Alert , the agency is calling on water utilities to immediately enhance their digital defenses to protect public health and safety. Simultaneously, ransomware operators attack these facilities for monetary gain, exploiting vulnerabilities to extort large sums," Graham said. "In water systems often lag behind.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines. Andy Grolnick, CEO of Graylog, cautions that “In 2023, ransomware is still the dominant threat in the minds of security teams. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Despite Russias selective crackdowns on ransomware groups, this trend poses escalating risks. treats ransomware as state-sponsored terrorism, countermeasures could become far more aggressive, reshaping the fight against cyber threats. water utility, highlights the escalating threat to critical infrastructure. If the U.S.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 20, 2021

The Biden administration launched what it called a “bold” 100-day sprint to improve the cybersecurity of electric utilities on Tuesday. The Biden administration launched what it called a “bold” 100-day sprint to improve the cybersecurity of electric utilities on Tuesday. Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images).

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