Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2021

Taiwanese vendor Synology has warned customers that the StealthWorker botnet is targeting their NAS devices to deliver ransomware. Taiwan-based vendor Synology has warned customers that the StealthWorker botnet is conducting brute-force attacks in an attempt to implant ransomware. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

One important item to note this week is that Microsoft announced it will start blocking Internet macros by default in Office. This is a big deal because malicious macros hidden in Office documents have become a huge source of intrusions for organizations, and they are often the initial vector for ransomware attacks.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2022

QNAP is warning customers of ransomware attacks targeting network-attached storage (NAS) devices exposed online. Taiwanese vendor QNAP has warned customers to secure network-attached storage (NAS) exposed online from ransomware and brute-force attacks. “Check whether your NAS is exposed to the Internet.”

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Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2023

Cyber security researcher Luca Mella analyzed the Makop ransomware employed in a recent intrusion. Executive summary Insights from a recent intrusion authored by Makop ransomware operators show persistence capability through dedicated.NET tools. Everything is freeware software maintained by Voidtools.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2022

In the early days of the Internet, coders created new programs for the sake of writing good code, then made it available for anyone to use and extend, license free. However, once the commercial Internet took hold, developers began leveraging open-source components far and wide in proprietary systems.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

For instance, major vulnerability was discovered lurking in the GNU C Library, or GLIBC, an open source component that runs deep inside of Linux operating systems used widely in enterprise settings. GLIBC keeps common code in one place, thus making it easier for multiple programs to connect to the company network and to the Internet.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2022

No wonder Russia has been preparing to cut itself off from the global internet, hoping to move key government institutions to a sovereign Runet – a pan-Russian web limited to the Federation – to make them less prone to cyber attacks. Ideally, VNC should be used only with authenticated users, such as system administrators.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

No organization wants to find itself having to recover from a devastating ransomware hack – or dealing with an unauthorized intruder who has usurped control of its operational systems. The Colonial Pipeline ransomware debacle and the near poisoning of the Oldsmar, Fla. Here are the key takeaways: Lower-tier hacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 6, 2021

Managed service providers (MSPs) have long relied on third-party software to manage clients’ IT infrastructure, but a massive ransomware attack launched over the weekend at customers of Kaseya will likely cause MSPs to take a harder look at the security of their IT suppliers. VSA server breached. Backup data regularly.

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Webroot

APRIL 2, 2024

While RDP is a powerful tool for remote administration and support, it has also become a favored vector for brute force attacks for several reasons: Widespread use: RDP is commonly used in businesses to enable remote work and system administration.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

While this report is primarily focused on cybercriminals that operate on Russian territory, cybercriminals rarely restrict themselves to national borders — with ransomware gangs being a prime example of such cross-border activity. At the time, browsers were full of vulnerabilities, offered bad user experience and were generally insecure.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 5, 2022

As we watch ransomware and other malicious cyberattacks disrupt global trade, it’s easy to remember a world less vulnerable to digital threats. Innovations from 5G networks to Internet of Things (IoT) devices are transforming how we connect and assemble data networks, in turn enabling new medical solutions.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In addition, manual mitigation steps can be undertaken by system administrators to prevent successful exploitation (see below). Now that a proof of concept has been added to Metasploit, we expect a third wave to begin imminently, likely with ransomware as an end-goal this time.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2024

We also review the connection between malvertising and ransomware in the context of increased web-based attacks. Malicious ads The ads are displayed via Google searches for popular search terms related to programs used by IT and system administrators. In fact, anyone could easily change the files or even delete them.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Malicious code, or malware, is intentionally written to disrupt, damage, or otherwise inflict undesirable effects on a target system. Often, like in the case of ransomware, malicious code both benefits the attacker and harms the victim. Early Internet. Ransomware. Malicious Code: Origins. Trojans/Spyware. Logic bombs.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Ransomware, business email compromises and direct ACH system hacks continue to morph and intensify. Frankly, a lot of companies got away with using analogue processes for years, and now they’re finally having to adopt the cloud and the Internet of Things. Related: The ‘gamification’ of cybersecurity training.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 15, 2019

A report by US cyber-security firm Recorded Future published last May highlighted a spike in ransomware attacks targeting US cities. In June 2019, Riviera Beach in FL paid $600,000 to hackers to restore its email system and public records. The potential security failure of a smart city initiative could have grave consequences.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

From phishing attacks to ransomware attacks, business owners need to be adequately prepared to prevent further damage. . One of the most vulnerable areas that hackers use to infiltrate a company’s system is the network. Company systems require various software programs to function. Data Security.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2021

The infamous banking trojan is also used to deliver other malicious code, such as Trickbot and QBot trojan or ransomware such as Conti (TrickBot) or ProLock (QBot). million computers worldwide that appear to have been infected with Emotet malware between April 1, 2020, and Jan. concludes MalwareBytes.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 15, 2024

GitLab disclosed a pipeline flaw and Veeam addressed flaws exploited in active ransomware attacks. These include sending a malicious file that requires user execution and.URL files that route users to risky websites via Internet Explorer. Administrators should upgrade promptly to mitigate these hazards.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

With lateral movement across a victim’s IT infrastructure, threat actors can escalate privileges, spread malware , extract data , and disrupt IT services as with ransomware attacks. Also read : Best Internet Security Suites & Software. SamSam Ransomware: Malware Specializing in RDP.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 1, 2021

As a Domain Admin they could then act almost with impunity, spreading ransomware, deleting backups and even disabling security software. For the systems that do need the Print Spooler service to be running make sure they are not exposed to the internet. Mitigation.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Such discoveries usually lead to massive and indiscriminate exploitation, and compromised machines are sold on dark markets to secondary buyers for the purposes of ransomware deployment. The rest will take the form of pseudo-ransomware attacks or hacktivist operations in order to provide plausible deniability for their real authors.

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The Security Ledger

MAY 16, 2024

Today, malicious actors from cybercriminal ransomware gangs to nation-state affiliated hacking groups are teeing up vulnerable operational technology (OT) environments. Video Podcast ] | [ MP3 ] | [ Transcript ] Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure have gone, in the past two decades from the hypothetical, to the actual, to the epidemic.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

This cloud-centric model offers administrators granular network management opportunities while leveraging the bandwidth and reducing the cost of service delivery. With SD-WAN architectures, branch employees and remote users connect to an enterprise network through a web of connected devices over the internet. SDN vs SD-WAN.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The contemporary world has witnessed the rise of the Internet and global communication, and collaboration technologies, including mobile data use and the culture of bring your own device [BYOD]. One example is our phenomenal Ransomware Protection and G Suite security feature.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2021

It’s nice when ransomware gangs have their bitcoin stolen, malware servers shut down, or are otherwise forced to disband. Indeed, some of the most destructive and costly ransomware groups are now in their third incarnation. Indeed, some of the most destructive and costly ransomware groups are now in their third incarnation.

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Digital Shadows

AUGUST 17, 2021

It’s still showing up to drop ransomware and Trojans, harvest credentials, and spy on organizations like yours. It could be a system administrator who has access to sensitive defense information and recently just met an attractive fitness influencer on social media (hello, Iran !).

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 30, 2024

A few highlights include analysts, engineering roles in networking, IT system administration, pentesting, and leadership roles. Sysadmin roles can involve: Setting up networks and IT systems: These leaders manage setup processes for hardware, software, network connections, and user permissions.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 26, 2022

We do have we do have some people on the internet who have expressed concern about, you know, cyber criminal, I think is what we were originally going with. We do have some people on the internet who have expressed concern about, you know, cyber criminals, I think is what we were originally going with.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

9 Security Flaws Discovered in Schweitzer Power Management Products Type of attack: The security threats associated with the flaws in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) power management devices include remote code execution, arbitrary code execution, access to administrator rights, and watering hole attacks.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Earlier this week, SecureWorld reported on the takedown of the infamous REvil ransomware gang's "Happy Blog," which it uses to publish stolen information. And following the successful bust, other ransomware operators expressed their displeasure with the " bandit-mugging behavior of the United States in world affairs.".

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