Malwarebytes

JANUARY 27, 2025

In May, UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty estimated that the ransomware attack compromised the data of a third of US individuals when he testified before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill. The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group claimed the initial attack. Change your password. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

The FBI warned specifically about that malware leading to ransomware attacks, but we’ve also seen similar sites that install browser hijackers, adware, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Other passwords and session tokens that could allow the scammers to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). Email addresses.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2022

Passwords have become ubiquitous with digital. The humble password is nothing more than a digital key that opens a door. And they use passwords to open a device, a system, an account, a file and so on. Which begs the question: why do people create their own passwords? Yet most people don’t know how to use them properly.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Following a July 18 attack by the Rhysida ransomware group — believed to have Russian affiliations — Columbus is still reeling from the exposure of vast amounts of sensitive resident data. Cybersecurity awareness training helps staff recognize phishing scams , social engineering attempts, and other threats.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

From zombie botnets to phishing phantoms, these threats might sound like campfire tales, but they're some of the most sinister forces in cybersecurity today. Phishing phantoms: masters of disguise Phishing scams have become more sophisticated. Like a phantom in disguise, a phishing attack can appear harmless—until it's too late.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A ransomware attack against the City of Columbus, Ohio—which drew public scrutiny following the city government’s attempt to silence a researcher who told the public about the attack—has received a little more detail from an unexpected source: The Attorney General for the state of Maine. Change your password.

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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For example, what is ransomware and how does it work? What does phishing mean? What’s ransomware? Ransomware is a special type of harmful software. Initially, ransomware attackers simply left the locked data where it was. What’s phishing? Phishing is a simple and popular way for hackers trick and hook you.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

Experts reported that since April, the Phorpiex botnet sent millions of phishing emails to spread LockBit Black ransomware. The ZIP archives contain a compressed executable payload that, if executed, will start the encryption process with LockBit Black ransomware. ” states the report published by the NJCCIC. 177 and 185[.]215[.]113[.]66.

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Troy Hunt

MARCH 10, 2022

Looking back on this video a few hours later, the thing that strikes me is the discussion around what appears to be a phishing page seeking donations for Ukraine. Easy answer - they don't, that's why phishing remains so lucrative. Reduce your ransomware blast radius with the leader in data-first security.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The attack on Change Healthcare, which processes about 50% of US medical claims, was one of the worst ransomware attacks against American healthcare and caused widespread disruption in payments to doctors and health facilities. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

Attackers now have access to extensive identity data from multiple sourcesincluding data breaches, infostealer malware infections, phishing campaigns, and combolistsposing a challenge for organizations whose security measures have not yet adapted to address the full scope of interconnected identity exposures holistically.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The victim shaming site operated by the Snatch ransomware group is leaking data about its true online location and internal operations, as well as the Internet addresses of its visitors, KrebsOnSecurity has found. The victim shaming website for the Snatch ransomware gang. 226 , currently assigned to Matrix Telekom in Russia.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This year has seen ransomware groups adapt and innovate, pushing the boundaries of their malicious capabilities and evasiveness from law enforcement. The ransomware sector, in particular, has witnessed the emergence of “business models,” with ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) dominating the scene.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

One of the most concerning tactics currently on the rise is the ClickFix campaign — a sophisticated phishing scheme targeting unsuspecting Google Meet users. ClickFix campaigns represent a new wave of phishing tactics that emerged in May 2024, aimed at exploiting users of popular software applications. What Are ClickFix Campaigns?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Related: What local government can do to repel ransomware Ransomware came into existence in 1989 as a primitive program dubbed the AIDS Trojan that was spreading via 5.25-inch inch diskettes. inch diskettes. FBI spoofs 2012 – 2013.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2022

Unfortunately, brackets create opportunities for a wide array of phishing and hacking campaigns, particularly in workplaces where a lot of brackets are distributed. Sensitive information including passwords and financial information can be exfiltrated and ransomware can be deployed to block access to critical data.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While American Water has not disclosed the exact method of attack, such incidents often involve tactics like ransomware or phishing , where hackers gain access to sensitive systems and either steal or encrypt data, demanding a ransom in return for restoring access.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

SpyCloud research reveals that the average individual has as many as 52 unique usernames/emails and 221 passwords exposed on the darknet across their online personal and professional identities. A shift to an identity-centric perspective is needed, particularly as the scope of identity exposures continues to grow.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Between September 2021 and April 2023, the hackers carried out phishing attacks to steal login credentials from employees of 12 companies and individuals. Hackers in their teens and 20s allegedly carried out phishing attacks via fake text messages to steal login credentials from employees of 12 companies and individuals.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

.” Group-IB dubbed the gang by a different name — 0ktapus — which was a nod to how the criminal group phished employees for credentials. The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. On July 28 and again on Aug. According to an Aug.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 6, 2022

Ransomware attacks targeting governments, businesses, hospitals, and private individuals are rising. You are neither safe on your private nor public network, as ransomware can encrypt your files and hold them hostage. We will look at the features of some of the best ransomware protection that you can run on your systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Every year, ransomware evolves to become a greater threat to the security of organizations. In 2020, ransomware attacks grew by 150%, and are growing even faster in 2021 , and with costs to repair the damage they cause in the millions of dollars, many organizations are desperate for solutions. Effects of Ransomware.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 19, 2024

Ransomware attacks are a growing menace. By recognising early warning indicators and addressing security gaps proactively, entities can prevent themselves from falling victim to ransomware. Despite awareness campaigns, many still fall prey to malicious links, such as phishing emails masquerading as communications from trusted entities.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With cyberattacks on operating systems, applications, and networks becoming more sophisticated, the tech giant formulated a strategy to enhance the protection of Windows systems, focusing strongly on phishing attacks. During the Ignite 2024 conference, Microsoft announced the Windows Resiliency Initiative to address these security concerns.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. It combines multiple security capabilities into one easy-to-use package that includes: Antivirus protection Detects and neutralizes viruses, malware , spyware , and ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

On September 25, newcomer ransomware group RansomedVC claimed to have successfully compromised the computer systems of entertainment giant Sony. It looks as if this is fall-out from the attack on Sony that was claimed by the Cl0p ransomware gang in June. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Prevent intrusions.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Use strong passwords. It is essential to ensure that all accounts are protected with strong passwords. To this day, a significant amount of people still use the password across multiple accounts, which makes it much simpler for a cybercriminal to compromise a password and take over accounts. Secure home router.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Here are 12 New Year Resolutions for a safer and more secure digital you in 2021: Think before you click that email link: 2020 was a record-breaking year for ransomware, malware, and phishing , and many, if not most of these attacks were launched with the click on a link in an email. It’s not worth the risk.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Simic Bojan Simic , CEO, HYPR The era of passwords will further decline as credential misuse rises, with AI both aiding and challenging security efforts. AI-powered cryptocurrency attacks will automate phishing and exploit vulnerabilities. Organizations must automate cloud monitoring, fortify supply chains, and leverage AI defenses.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

What is the impact of ransomware on organizations? Based on Ransomlooker, a free Cybernews tool for monitoring the dark web and other hidden areas of the internet, 64% of organizations have already suffered from a ransomware attack. This method was identified as vishing – a voice-based phishing attack.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 29, 2023

government today announced a coordinated crackdown against QakBot , a complex malware family used by multiple cybercrime groups to lay the groundwork for ransomware infections. QakBot is most commonly delivered via email phishing lures disguised as something legitimate and time-sensitive, such as invoices or work orders.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2022

Cisco discloses a security breach, the Yanluowang ransomware group breached its corporate network in late May and stole internal data. Cisco disclosed a security breach, the Yanluowang ransomware group breached its corporate network in late May and stole internal data. yanluowang ransomware has posted #Cisco to its leaksite.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 17, 2025

This bypasses security barriers entirely, giving adversaries a direct path to infiltrate networks, steal data, and deploy ransomware undetected. For businesses, this means their compromised access can be resold multiple times, leaving them vulnerable to repeated attacks from different threat actors if passwords arent changed promptly.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2021

The FBI has revealed that the Cuba ransomware gang breached the networks of at least 49 US critical infrastructure organizations. A flash alert published by the FBI has reported that the Cuba ransomware gang breached the networks of at least 49 US critical infrastructure organizations.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2022

Many organizations are already struggling to combat cybersecurity threats from ransomware purveyors and state-sponsored hacking groups, both of which tend to take days or weeks to pivot from an opportunistic malware infection to a full blown data breach. “voice phishing” a.k.a. “vishing”).

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