The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

One report showed ransomware attacks increased by 80 percent in 2022, with manufacturing being one of the most targeted industries. The Ward Hadaway law firm lost sensitive client data to ransomware purveyors who demanded $6 million, or else they’d publish the data from the firm’s high profile clients online.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hybrid cloud security is a framework for protecting data and applications in a computing environment that includes both private and public clouds. It combines on-premises and cloud-based resources to satisfy an organization’s diversified computing demands while ensuring strong security.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Cloud workload protection (CWP) is the process of monitoring and securing cloud workloads from threats, vulnerabilities, and unwanted access, and is typically accomplished via Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP). What Are the Challenges of Cloud Workload Protection?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Public cloud security refers to protections put in place to secure data and resources in cloud environments shared by multiple users or organizations. Major cloud service providers have generally had good security , so cloud users can be pretty confident in the security of their data and applications if they get their part right.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Ransomware is everywhere these days, striking fear into the hearts of IT and business managers alike. And studies support that perception, showing ransomware growing in both prevalence and effectiveness. Best Ransomware Removal Tools. Protect against cloud threats and misconfiguration. EnigmaSoft.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In his more than 30 years in the industry, he’s helped both private- and public-sector organisations reduce the risks to their on-site and Cloud-based IT environments. Damian recently updated our Ransomware Staff Awareness E-learning Course – a 30-minute, non-technical course that’s suitable for all staff.

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IBM Big Data Hub

MAY 23, 2023

As more enterprises move to hybrid cloud environments, hybrid cloud security has become imperative to business growth. According to a 2021 study by the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV), 80% of executives expected their organizations to operate more than 10 distinct clouds by 2023, up from eight in 2020.

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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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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The company disclosed the security incident after the ransomware gang BianLian listed the organization on its Tor leak site. The BianLian ransomware emerged in August 2022, the malware was employed in attacks against organizations in various industries, including manufactoring, media and entertainment, and healthcare.

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The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

With the attention given to the threats posed by ransomware, why do organizations still fall victim to these attacks? Max Henderson, the Manager of Incident Response at Pondurance joins us to talk about what companies get wrong in responding to ransomware and other threats. So what should companies worried about ransomware do?

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In a year in which ransomware attacks seem to get worse by the day, companies have made surprising progress defending themselves against attacks. Ransomware protection spending (source: Cymulate). Where the greatest optimism comes in is in what tends to happen when a company is hit with ransomware, according to the report.

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Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2020

Cloud software provider Blackbaud revealed to have paid crooks to decrypt its data following a ransomware attack that took place in May 2020. Its products focus on fundraising, website management, CRM, analytics, financial management, ticketing, and education administration. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 2, 2020

The FBI has issued a security alert about Netwalker ransomware attacks targeting U.S. The FBI has issued a new security flash alert to warn of Netwalker ransomware attacks targeting U.S. The flash alert also includes indicators of compromise for the Netwalker ransomware along with mitigations. ” reads the alert.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

To accelerate the ransomware encryption process and make it harder to detect, cybercriminal groups have begun using a new technique: intermittent encryption. Intermittent encryption allows the ransomware encryption malware to encrypt files partially or only encrypt parts of the files. Some are written on Go and can be customized.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Fortunately, vendor surveys identify five key cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2024: compromised credentials, attacks on infrastructure, organized and advanced adversaries, ransomware, and uncontrolled devices. No specific tool exists to defend specifically against nation state attacks, ransomware gangs, or hacktivists.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Ransomware: Now Is the Time to Address This Challenge. Reports are indicating that cyberattacks are growing in volume and impact as ransomware tactics have become more advanced and damaging. The extent and impact of these attacks has turned ransomware into a global problem, affecting public and private organizations.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The gap between confidence in oneself when it comes to cybersecurity hygiene and actual implementation of protection against cybersecurity threats leaves much room for bad actors to execute successful malware and ransomware attacks. Backing up = files to a cloud or offline location regularly. Blurred lines. What needs to get done.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

educational nonprofit organization National Student Clearinghouse disclosed a data breach that impacted approximately 900 US schools. The Clop ransomware group may have compromised hundreds of companies worldwide by exploiting a vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer software.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2022

Ransomware ranked second (53%) and phishing finished in the top three (40%). Cloud storage (33%), cloud databases (32%) and cloud-delivered hosted applications (28%) were identified as top targets. The ransomware factor. Ransomware’s severity, frequency and impact has altered breach economics. 2021 Report.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

A shift from legacy, perimeter-focused network defenses to dynamic, interoperable defenses at the cloud edge, directed at ephemeral software connections, must fully play out. Byron: Companies often underestimate threats, neglect basic cyber hygiene, and fail to educate employees on cybersecurity.

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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

APRIL 3, 2023

“Western Digital is currently experiencing a service outage impacting the following products: My Cloud, My Cloud Home, My Cloud Home Duo, My Cloud OS5, SanDisk ibi, SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Charger.” ” reads the status page of the company on April 2, 2023. “We are working to restore service.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Attackers are no longer focusing solely on credit data, but target rich amounts of sensitive personal data on retailer’s systems or introduce ransomware for a quick payout that doesn’t even require data exfiltration. Human errors, malware and ransomware threats make a bad recipe. Complexity is another problem.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Police seized BulletProftLink phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform Serbian pleads guilty to running ‘Monopoly’ dark web drug market McLaren Health Care revealed that a data breach impacted 2.2 Virtual Kidnapping: AI Tools Are Enabling IRL Extortion Scams How a ‘Refund Fraud’ Gang Stole $700,000 From Amazon Info from 5.6

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The value of cyber hygiene in protecting your business from potential ransomware. If everyone does their part – implementing stronger security practices, raising community awareness, educating people, following good cyber hygiene – our interconnected world will be a safer and more resilient place for everyone.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Attack surfaces will explode: Cyberdefense complexity will compound as API, cloud, edge, and OT resources add to the list of assets to defend. 2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This means security vendors should create multi-tenant solutions that integrate easily with other security vendors’ products and cover both cloud and on-premise environments with flexible licensing and billing models and dedicated programs. The majority of ransomware attacks gained initial access by defeating legacy MFA.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

ai Antani Many speculated that the ransomware attack on a Toyota supply chain player in Kojima, Japan was in retaliation for Japan’s aid to Ukraine. IT teams will need to visibly inventory all of their cloud applications and APIs in order to ensure compliance and security. Educate your workforce.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2023

Police dismantled bulletproof hosting service provider Lolek Hosted Python URL parsing function flaw can enable command execution UK govt contractor MPD FM leaks employee passport data Power Generator in South Africa hit with DroxiDat and Cobalt Strike The Evolution of API: From Commerce to Cloud Gafgyt botnet is targeting EoL Zyxel routers Charming (..)

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The company’s description of the incident suggested ransomware. This was confirmed about a fortnight later, in early November, when the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group took responsibility for the attack , claiming to have encrypted Henry Schein’s files and exfiltrated 35 TB of data. Source (New) Education USA Yes 1,493 Kimber Mfg.,

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The headlines are disturbing: Breach of patient records ; Surgeries and appointments cancelled due to IT outage ; and even, Death attributed to ransomware attack on hospital. This data map should also include exchanges of information with third parties or service providers, including cloud services. Educate employees.

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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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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In fact, all of their other concerns—malware, stolen data, phishing, ransomware and misconfiguration of cloud services—include an element of human error and/or malice. This demonstrates a lack of rigorous employee education and training on cybersecurity measures, making employees part of the problem rather than part of the solution.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Other major flaws appeared in the NGINX Ingress Controller for Kubernetes, Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server, and Apache ActiveMQ — and the latter two have already been targeted in ransomware attacks. 3 to report that the vulnerability is being actively exploited, which Rapid7 said includes ransomware attacks.

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IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

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. Source (New) Professional services Netherlands Yes 28.3 Source (New) Professional services Netherlands Yes 28.3

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The attacks, which originated from more than 30,000 different IP addresses, targeted websites including a gaming provider, cryptocurrency companies, hosting providers, and cloud computing platforms. “Usually, ransomware attacks start once an employee naively clicks on an email link that installs and propagates the malware.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Server: Provides powerful computing and storage in local, cloud, and data center networks to run services (Active Directory, DNS, email, databases, apps). or segregated as cloud or network attached storage (NAS). Cloud Security Cloud security provides focused security tools and techniques to protect cloud resources.

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