Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2023

The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have hacked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The LockBit ransomware group this week claimed to have hacked the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ( TSMC ) and $70 million ransom. In August 2018, a malware infected systems at several Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

Manufacturing 87

Manufacturing Ransomware Security awareness Cybersecurity 87

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Small farms, large producers, processors and manufacturers, and markets and restaurants are particularly exposed to ransomware attacks. The attackers targeted the internal servers by gaining administrator-level access through compromised credentials. Avoid reusing passwords for multiple accounts. Implement network segmentation.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

. “AvosLocker is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) affiliate-based group that has targeted victims across multiple critical infrastructure sectors in the United States including, but not limited to, the Financial Services, Critical Manufacturing, and Government Facilities sectors. Avoid reusing passwords for multiple accounts.

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Ransomware Passwords Encryption Financial Services 104

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Some have suggested installing the JShelter browser plug-in for extra security. ASUS Routers Remote Access Vulnerability Type of attack: Remote Access Vulnerability, where three critical-severity remote code execution vulnerabilities seriously threaten ASUS RT-AX55, RT-AX56U_V2, and RT-AC86U routers. 31 and updated Sept.

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Authentication Phishing Metadata Access 113

KnowBe4

MAY 23, 2023

In second place, with an average ranking of 3.63, is low security awareness among employees – something only addressed by creating a strong security culture with new-school security awareness training at the center of it all. Blog post with links: [link] [Free Tool] Who Will Fall Victim to QR Code Phishing Attacks?

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Ransomware Phishing Security awareness Risk 78

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The report also highlights that ransomware attacks are becoming more targeted, with attackers focusing on high-value targets with particular emphasis on the Industrial and Manufacturing sectors. Phishing is once again the most common vector for initial access. Implement a secure and redundant backup strategy.

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Manufacturing Cybersecurity Phishing Encryption 77

KnowBe4

MARCH 7, 2023

New-school security awareness training teaches your employees to recognize social engineering tactics so they can avoid falling for phishing attacks. From code execution and clickjacking to password theft and rogue forms, cybercriminals have more than enough email-based tricks that mean trouble for your InfoSec team.

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Phishing Ransomware Cybersecurity Security awareness 81