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The source code of the 2020 variant of HelloKitty ransomware was leaked on a cybercrime forum

Security Affairs

The HelloKitty ransomware group, like other ransomware gangs, implements a double extortion model, stealing sensitive documents from victims before encrypting them. CVE-2021-20016 , CVE-2021-20021 , CVE-2021-20022 , CVE-2021-2002 ) or using compromised credentials.

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HelloKitty ransomware gang also targets victims with DDoS attacks

Security Affairs

The HelloKitty ransomware group, like other ransomware gangs, implements a double extortion model, stealing sensitive documents from victims before encrypting them. CVE-2021-20016 , CVE-2021-20021 , CVE-2021-20022 , CVE-2021-2002 ) or using compromised credentials. ” continues the alert. . ” continues the alert.

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FBI’s investigation accidentally revealed the HelloKitty ransomware gang operates out of Ukraine

Security Affairs

The HelloKitty ransomware group, like other ransomware gangs, implements a double extortion model, stealing sensitive documents from victims before encrypting them. CVE-2021-20016 , CVE-2021-20021 , CVE-2021-20022 , CVE-2021-2002 ) or using compromised credentials.

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3.4 Million user records from LiveAuctioneers hack available for sale

Security Affairs

LiveAuctioneers is one of the world’s largest art, antiques & collectibles online marketplace that was founded in 2002. ” According to the company, attackers accessed personal details of the users, including names, email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and also encrypted passwords. million users.

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MY TAKE: New ‘cyberthreat index’ shows SMBs cognizant of big risks, ill-prepared to deal with them

The Last Watchdog

The company got its start in 2002 in Gulf Breeze, Florida, as a two-man operation that set out to help small firms filter the early waves of email spam. Last February, Dallas-based email encryption vendor Zix Corp.

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A Cyber Insurance Backstop

Schneier on Security

TRIA was passed in 2002 to provide financial assistance to the insurers who were reeling from covering the costs of the Sept. Scholars know what they think works: strong encryption, multifactor authentication, regular software updates, and automated backups. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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Transition to Electronic Government: Signs of the Time

Preservica

In 2002, I accepted the position of Statewide Records and Forms Coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Electronic Government (DEG). If you’re doing any of those things, you need to be finding a way to document and keep those records for request.”.