eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cyber criminals may damage, destroy, steal, encrypt, expose, or leak data as well as cause harm to a system. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 In 2015, global cyber crime had a cost of about $3 trillion, and the cost is expected to rise to $10.5 Ransomware. Mobile attacks.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Payroll software provider Apex Human Capital Management suffered a ransomware attack this week that severed payroll management services for hundreds of the company’s customers for nearly three days. The company declined to specify how much was paid or what strain of ransomware was responsible for the attack. Roswell, Ga.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

NetWalker ransomware operators continue to be very active, according to McAfee the cybercrime gang has earned more than $25 million since March 2020. McAfee researchers believe that the NetWalker ransomware operators continue to be very active, the gang is believed to have earned more than $25 million since March 2020.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 9, 2019

A ransomware outbreak that hit QuickBooks cloud hosting firm iNSYNQ in mid-July appears to have started with an email phishing attack that snared an employee working in sales for the company, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. “I take full responsibility for this. .”

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

NetWalker ransomware operators continue to be very active, according to McAfee the cybercrime gang has earned more than $25 million since March 2020. McAfee researchers believe that the NetWalker ransomware operators continue to be very active, the gang is believed to have earned more than $25 million since March 2020.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 24, 2023

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. Incident details: The company found that data on its network had been encrypted without its knowledge. Records breached: 91,000 individuals affected. Records breached: Unknown.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2022

Microsoft spotted a destructive attack that targeted government, non-profit, and IT entities in Ukraine with a wiper disguised as ransomware. The attack chain has two stages, in the first phase, the malware overwrites the Master Boot Record to display a faked ransom note that requests the payment of a $10,000 ransomware in bitcoin.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

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

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Researchers provided details about a stealthy custom malware dubbed SockDetour that targeted U.S.-based The attackers successfully compromised more than a dozen organizations across multiple industries, including technology, energy, healthcare, education, finance and defense. based defense contractors. based defense contractors.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2019

” reads the analysis published by Cylance. “Analysts have observed evidence of the threat actors attempting to deliver ransomware to the healthcare and education industries with PyXie.” ” continues the analysis. ” continues the analysis.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Behavioral Analysis Behavioral analysis , a machine learning-driven approach, assesses cloud workload and app activity to identify possible security issues. It should include encryption , DLP , and access management to prevent unauthorized access, exfiltration, or leaking.

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IT Governance

APRIL 11, 2023

YouTube warns of monetisation scam Content creators on YouTube are being warned about a phishing campaign regarding an apparent “new monetisation policy”. For instance, it could monitor users’ keystrokes or encrypt the user’s files in a ransomware attack. YouTube has said its team are investigating the phishing campaign. “We’re

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. Ransomware is the most feared cybersecurity threat and with good reason: Its ability to cripple organizations by locking their data is a threat like no other.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

The report goes on to note: In addition to the massive Equifax breach that exposed personal information of 143 million individuals, other noted breaches last year included the education platform Edmodo (77 million records hacked); Verizon (14 million subscribers possibly hacked); and America’s JobLink (nearly 5 million records compromised).

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ForAllSecure

MAY 30, 2023

Say you’re an organization that’s been hit with ransomware. At what point do you need to bring in a ransomware negotiator? Mark Lance, the VP of DFIR and Threat intelligence for GuidePoint Security, provides The Hacker Mind with stories of ransomware cases he’s handled. The same is true with ransomware.

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

billion were made under property/casualty policies that were silent about cyber risks. This information should be compared with analysis of past claims data to identify the risk associated with specific gaps in cybersecurity controls. Educate insureds and insurance producers about cybersecurity and reducing the risk of cyber incidents.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. Encrypt data: Ensure that data is encrypted at rest and in transit. This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Researchers detailed the activities of the FIN12 ransomware group that earned million of dollars over the past years. Researchers from Mandiant published a detailed report on the activities of a financially motivated ransomware group tracked as FIN12 that has been active since at least October 2018. days in ransomware attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Uses advanced threat detection techniques like machine learning, behavior analysis , and anomaly detection to identify and eliminate complex threats such as zero-day attacks. Encrypts critical email exchanges to protect the security of information during transmission. Filters unwanted spam emails in an efficient manner.

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Cyber Info Veritas

JULY 18, 2018

It’s this lack of adequate information that brings about evasion or irresolution when it comes to cybersecurity, and in a more serious scenario, a resigned acknowledgment that cyber attacks are inevitable. Such are increasingly becoming common and the WannaCry ransomware attack that happened in May 2017 is a classic example.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest? Transparency about your security policies can help build confidence and credibility.

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IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. Source (New) Finance USA Yes 3,494 Woodruff Sawyer Source (New) Insurance USA Yes 3,087 Blackburn College Source (New) Education USA Yes 3,039 CAIRE Inc.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 5, 2023

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. The company’s description of the incident suggested ransomware. Welcome to this week’s round-up of the biggest and most interesting news stories.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

These controls include log, alert, prompt, block, and encryption. Fidelis Network gives a clear picture of bi-directional, encrypted traffic along with its context, all in one place. Users can analyze encrypted traffic and detect anomalies within that traffic. DLP coverage is available for all endpoints, browsers, and apps.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Encryption will regularly be used to protect the data from interception. In the broadest sense, defense in depth uses: Data security : protects data at rest and in transit such as encryption, database security, message security, etc. of their network.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture. Apply encryption protocols and other security measures to connections between computers. Communication protocols (TCP, HTTPS, etc.):

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2023

The group provides a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) and provides its malicious code to a network of affiliates by imposing strict rules. ” reads the analysis of the gang. ” reads the analysis of the gang. antivirus products), deleting shadow copies, and finally encrypting the files on the targeted systems.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 11, 2021

The FBI confirmed this week that a relatively new ransomware group known as DarkSide is responsible for an attack that caused Colonial Pipeline to shut down 5,550 miles of pipe , stranding countless barrels of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel on the Gulf Coast. victim that earns $15 billion in annual revenue. Image: colpipe.com.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2021

Kaspersky and Broadcom (Symantec) are two such platforms – here is all you need to know about these endpoint security solutions in terms of their principal features, pricing, customer support service and ease of use. . Kaspersky overview. Kaspersky features. Four deployment models are on offer. .

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2021

“That’s why we are constantly working to foster relationships with organizations outside of Google that are also committed to educating users and advancing cybersecurity.” Also read: Homomorphic Encryption Makes Real-World Gains, Pushed by Google, IBM, Microsoft. Further reading: Could You Be a Ransomware Target?

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ForAllSecure

MAY 13, 2022

He joins The Hacker Mind to talk about his journey, about mesh networks, and even glitching. And in a moment, we'll hear how he took it upon himself to learn all that he could about smart meters. It's about challenging her expectations about the people who hack reliving. It's all about the journey.

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Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Encrypting critical data assets. This may, in turn, promote clearer and more robust disclosures about such risks and increase shareholder value. Boards should have adequate access to cybersecurity expertise, and discussions about cyber-risk management should be given regular and adequate time on board meeting agendas.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

This picture comes from an analysis of specific statistics and by reading between the lines in reports from 1Password, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Flashpoint, Google Threat Analysis Group/Mandiant, NetScout, Pentera, and Sophos. No specific tool exists to defend specifically against nation state attacks, ransomware gangs, or hacktivists.

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IT Governance

APRIL 29, 2024

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. 5,255,944,117 known records breached in 128 newly disclosed incidents Welcome to this week’s global round-up of the biggest and most interesting news stories.

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