Data Breach Today

MAY 15, 2020

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report discusses securing RDP to prevent ransomware attacks. Also featured: A look at three likely scenarios for the COVID19 pandemic, and an analysis of why we're still using PINs for certain card payments.

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Ransomware Security 264

Data Breach Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

This edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of the very latest ransomware trends. Also featured: Discussions of Microsoft's move to DNS over HTTPS and strategies for tackling IoT security challenges.

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Ransomware IoT Security 233

Data Breach Today

JULY 2, 2021

1 cyber risk is not nation-state attackers but ransomware-wielding criminals. This edition of the ISMG Security Report features a discussion about why the head of Britain's National Cyber Security Center says the No. Also featured: Western Digital IoT flaws; an FBI agent tracks cybersecurity trends.

Ransomware 332

Ransomware IoT Cybersecurity Risk 332

Data Breach Today

JUNE 4, 2021

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report details the ongoing wave of ransomware attacks, including the disruption of JBS, the world's largest supplier of meat. Also featured are police busting criminals who formerly used the EncroChat communications network and the strategies for filling the cyber skills gap.

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Ransomware Communications Security 315

Data Breach Today

MARCH 16, 2023

Microsoft Patches Another SmartScreen Signature-Based Vulnerability A financial motivated hacking group has been exploiting a now-patched zero-day vulnerability in the Windows operating system to deliver ransomware. Google Threat Analysis Group attributed the campaign to Magniber ransomware group.

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Ransomware IT 347

Data Breach Today

AUGUST 21, 2020

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes why ransomware gangs continue to see bigger payoffs from their ransom-paying victims. Also featured: Lessons learned from Twitter hacking response; security flaw in Amazon's Alexa.

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Ransomware Security 302

Data Breach Today

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes a new report that labels ransomware as the No. 1 cybercrime threat. Also featured: A former FBI agent offers an update on "disruptionware" attacks; how Tesla's autopilot is tricked by phantom images.

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Ransomware Security 261

Data Breach Today

MAY 28, 2021

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of the city of Tulsa's decision to refuse to pay a ransom following an attack. Also featured: Johnson & Johnson's CISO on shifting priorities; mitigating quantum computing risks.

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Ransomware Risk Security 228

Data Breach Today

MAY 14, 2021

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, the response and reactions from security leaders about the significance and potential ramifications of the incident.

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Ransomware Security 236

Data Breach Today

APRIL 1, 2019

Coveware Says 'Dream Market' Site Shut Down, Hampering Ransomware Attackers Arrests made last week by European, U.S. and other law enforcement agencies appear to have led to the closure of the "Dream Market" dark web site, which, in turn, disrupted certain ransomware attacks, according to an analysis by incident response firm Coveware.

Ransomware 249

Ransomware Marketing 249

Data Breach Today

APRIL 23, 2021

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of ransomware gang REvil’s threat to release stolen Apple device blueprints unless it receives a massive payoff. Also featured: Discussions of the importance of a “shift left” strategy and efforts to secure cryptocurrencies.

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Ransomware Security IT 274

Data Breach Today

MARCH 19, 2021

This edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of the Microsoft Exchange on-premises server hacks – from who might have leaked the vulnerability exploits to how ransomware gangs are taking advantage of the flaws. Also featured: Tackling the cybercrime business model; assessing "zero trust."

Ransomware 251

Ransomware Security 251

Data Breach Today

JULY 7, 2023

Latest Hacking, Vendor Incident Trends Emerging From the Federal Tally Hacking incidents, including those involving ransomware attacks or vendors, that affect tens of millions of individuals, continue to account for the majority of health data breaches reported to federal regulators so far this year.

Data breaches 261

Data breaches Ransomware 261

Data Breach Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Researchers Explain Resurgence in Ransomware, Persistence of Exploit Kits Attacks tied to Shade ransomware continue to surge as part of an overall resurgence in ransomware, security researchers warn.

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Ransomware Security 223

Data Breach Today

JUNE 18, 2021

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of the Avaddon ransomware gang's retirement and the crackdown on the Clop ransomware gang in Ukraine. Also featured: Bitcoin as ally in the ransomware battle; strengthening U.S. cybersecurity defenses.

Ransomware 307

Ransomware Cybersecurity Security 307

Data Breach Today

JULY 14, 2022

Latest Analysis of HHS OCR Health Data Breach Trends A little more than halfway into the year, hacking incidents, and especially ransomware incidents, as well as breaches involving business associates, are dominating the hundreds of major health data breaches affecting millions of individuals being reported to federal regulators.

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Ransomware Data breaches 296

Data Breach Today

MAY 1, 2020

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes the rising costs of ransomware attacks and the latest victims. Also featured: An assessment of Australia's new contact-tracing app designed to help battle the spread of COVID-19, and a discussion of applying the "zero trust" model to the remote workforce.

Ransomware 147

Ransomware Security 147

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Peter is an IT manager for a technology manufacturer that got hit with a Russian ransomware strain called “ Zeppelin ” in May 2020. There are multiple examples of ransomware groups doing just that after security researchers crowed about finding vulnerabilities in their ransomware code. This is not an idle concern.

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Ransomware Encryption Manufacturing Phishing 298

Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2021

Researchers at Tesorion released a decryptor for Judge ransomware that also decrypts files encrypted by the NoCry ransomware. In January this year, we published a blog post on our analysis of the Judge ransomware. After a few months, BleepingComputer wrote about a new variant of the Stupid ransomware, called NoCry.

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Ransomware Encryption IT Security 115

Data Breach Today

JANUARY 4, 2021

Ransomware, Phishing Incidents, Vendor Hacks Prevail Hacking incidents, including ransomware and phishing attacks, as well as security incidents involving vendors dominated the federal tally of major health data breaches in 2020.

Data breaches 333

Data breaches Phishing Ransomware Security 333

Data Breach Today

MARCH 19, 2022

Broker Provides Services to Conti, Diavol Ransomware Groups Researchers have uncovered a full-time initial access broker group that serves both Conti and Diavol ransomware groups.

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Ransomware Access 256

Data Breach Today

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of whether businesses are stepping up their ransomware defenses in response to several warnings released by the U.S. governments highlighting the threat posed to infrastructure. Also featured are the Thingiverse data breach and airline fraud trends.

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Ransomware Data breaches Government Security 287

Data Breach Today

MAY 7, 2021

Agency Offers In-Depth Analysis, Risk Mitigation Advice The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued an alert providing more details on the threat posed by FiveHands ransomware attacks and offering risk mitigation tips.

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Ransomware Risk Cybersecurity Security 300

Schneier on Security

MARCH 29, 2024

You might think that libraries are kind of boring, but this self-analysis of a 2023 ransomware and extortion attack against the British Library is anything but.

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Libraries Ransomware 99

Data Breach Today

JANUARY 14, 2021

Researchers Analyze the Severe Threat the Malware Poses Conti ransomware, which emerged eight months ago, poses a severe threat, according to Cybereason's Nocturnus Team, which offers an in-depth analysis of how the malware works.

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Ransomware 283

Data Breach Today

JULY 9, 2021

Sizing Up the Impact of the Ransomware Attack and How to Mitigate Risks In the latest weekly update, a panel of Information Security Media Group editors discusses the repercussions of the Kaseya ransomware incident, the immediate response of the cybersecurity community and key risk management takeaways.

Ransomware 307

Ransomware Risk Information Security Cybersecurity 307

Data Breach Today

MARCH 13, 2020

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report offers an analysis of cybersecurity and privacy issues raised by COVID-19 research efforts. Also featured: the latest ransomware trends and an investor's take on hot cybersecurity sectors.

Cybersecurity 209

Cybersecurity Privacy Ransomware Security 209

Data Breach Today

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of the arrest of two suspects tied to a major ransomware group in Ukraine. Also featured: Introducing "The Ransomware Files" and defining the next-gen CISO.

Ransomware 249

Ransomware Security 249

Data Breach Today

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of how the U.S. government has been tracking an increase in the pace of attacks tied to Conti ransomware. Also featured are what "protection" means today and building a new cybersecurity operating model.

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Ransomware Cybersecurity Government Security 292

Data Breach Today

AUGUST 23, 2019

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes the ransomware attack on Texas municipalities as part of a broader trend. Also featured: An initiative designed to safeguard the 2020 presidential elections and a CIO's third-party risk management efforts.

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Ransomware Risk Security 169

Data Breach Today

JUNE 9, 2022

New Variant Optimizes Execution, Minimizes Unintended System Behavior The Cuba ransomware group, which has previously targeted U.S. Researchers at Elastic Security Labs also share malware analysis, TTPs and detection techniques.

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Ransomware Security IT 242

Data Breach Today

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of how cybercriminals are ditching banking Trojans in favour of ransomware attacks. Also featured: Defending against deepfakes; supporting a dispersed workforce.

Ransomware 301

Ransomware Security 301

Data Breach Today

APRIL 5, 2019

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report offers an in-depth look at the ever-changing ransomware threat. Other topics: filling the DevSecOps skills gap and the repercussions of Australia's encryption-busting law.

Ransomware 166

Ransomware Encryption Security 166

Data Breach Today

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report discusses the recent ransomware attacks on the city of New Orleans as well as other units of local government and schools. Also featured: discussion on security issues for IoT and legacy medical devices.

Ransomware 145

Ransomware IoT Government Security 145

Data Breach Today

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of the most sought-after type of victim for ransomware-wielding attackers. Also featured: fighting extortion schemes and stress management tips.

Ransomware 257

Ransomware Security 257

Data Breach Today

JUNE 1, 2020

Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report 2020 highlights the leading causes of breaches last year, including credential theft, phishing, ransomware as well as issues linked to cloud implementations and web applications. In an interview, Verizon's Ashish Thapar offers an in-depth analysis.

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Data breaches Phishing Ransomware Cloud 185

Data Breach Today

AUGUST 5, 2020

Sophos Says Malware Designed to Avoid Security Measures WastedLocker, a ransomware strain that reportedly shut down Garmin's operations for several days in July, is designed to avoid security tools within infected devices, according to a technical analysis from Sophos.

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Ransomware Security 293