Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

A ransomware outbreak has besieged a Wisconsin based IT company that provides cloud data hosting, security and access management to more than 100 nursing homes across the United States. based Saint Francis Healthcare System began notifying patients about a ransomware attack that left physicians unable to access medical records prior to Jan.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

26, KrebsOnSecurity began following up on a tip from a reliable source that an aggressive Russian cybercriminal gang known for deploying ransomware was preparing to disrupt information technology systems at hundreds of hospitals, clinics and medical care facilities across the United States. On Monday, Oct. hospitals and healthcare providers.”

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2022

Earlier this week, a Ukrainian security researcher leaked almost two years’ worth of internal chat logs from Conti , one of the more rapacious and ruthless ransomware gangs in operation today. – Penetration Testers/Hackers: Those on the front lines battling against corporate security teams to steal data, and plant ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

These devices exist outside of direct corporate management and provide a ransomware gang with unchecked platforms for encrypting data. Ransomware remains just one of many different threats and as security teams eliminate key vectors of attack, adversaries will shift tactics. How does remote encryption work?

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KnowBe4

MARCH 6, 2023

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI last week issued a joint advisory on Royal ransomware. Royal is noteworthy for its ability to disable various anti-virus tools in the course of exfiltrating data in its double-extortion attacks.

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IT Governance

JUNE 30, 2022

Although Wiltshire Farm Foods has revealed few details about the incident, cyber security experts believe that it bears the hallmarks of ransomware. Ransomware is a type of cyber attack in which criminal hackers plant malicious code on the victim’s systems, which cripples services and encrypts files. Get started.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2022

The top ransomware gangs have become so relentless that it’s not unusual for two or more of them to attack the same company within a few days – or even a few hours. Related: How ‘IABs’ foster ransomware. LockBit went in first and exfiltrated data and passwords, and then used PsExe to distribute their ransomware payload.

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IT Governance

JULY 29, 2021

Earlier this month, we saw one of the most damaging ransomware attacks ever conducted, after the software company Kaseya was breached by the REvil gang. That, of course, is only the latest in a long line of incidents that have been considered “one of the most damaging ever”. Stretched thin.

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Data Breach Today

JULY 31, 2020

Over the course of three paragraphs, Blackbaud normalizes hacking, congratulates its amazing cybersecurity team, and says it cares so much for its customers that it paid a ransom to attackers.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

UK organisations suffer the third highest rate of ransomware attacks globally, with small businesses most at risk, a report by NordLocker has found. Commenting on the report, Nordlocker Chief Technology Officer Tomas Smalakys said: “Ransomware gangs usually decide who their next target is based on two criteria.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

For any organization struck by ransomware , business leaders always ask “how do we decrypt the data ASAP, so we can get back in business?”. The good news is that ransomware files can be decrypted. What can be done to recover from ransomware attacks when backups are not available? How Does Ransomware Encryption Work?

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Intersport recently fell victim to a ransomware attack during what should have been the busiest time of the year. Intersport was initially confident that the attackers didn’t access customer data, but a Tech Monitor report claims that the Hive ransomware gang posted the information online weeks after the attack.

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IT Governance

MAY 11, 2021

Regular readers of this blog will have seen us lament the growing number of ransomware attacks in the past year. Our Q1 2021 review of data breaches found that almost one in three publicly disclosed security incidents was a ransomware attack, and in April alone, we discovered 53 cases. Looking for more information on ransomware tips?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Tape vendors have been promoting themselves as a solution to the ransomware problem because of their ability to provide air-gapped data backup, but trying to recover terabytes of data from a tape drive can be a little like, well, running into red tape. Q: If a ransomware attack is in your system(s), can the attack get to all your data?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Microsoft warns that a threat actor, tracked as DEV-0569, is using Google Ads to distribute the recently discovered Royal ransomware. “The management tool can also be an access point for the staging and spread of ransomware.” ” reads the report published by Microsoft. ” concludes the IT giant.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Now it may have an even more important role to play: preventing ransomware attacks. Rampant Ransomware Attacks. Ransomware attacks have been surging in 2021, with the highest-profile one the Colonial Pipeline attack that nearly shut down the U.S. Many ransomware attacks seem brutal, cruel, and deceptive.

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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

JULY 18, 2021

BleepingComputer became aware that the recent wave of attacks targeting vulnerable SonicWall devices was carried out by HelloKitty ransomware operators. SonicWall this week has issued an urgent security alert to warn companies of “ an imminent ransomware campaing ” targeting some of its equipment that reached end-of-life (EoL).

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IT Governance

APRIL 20, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic keeping us stuck inside and struggling to find ways to remain productive, now might be the perfect time to take an online cyber security training course. Let’s take a look at five of the best online courses for cyber security. Certified Cyber Security Foundation Training Course.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 10, 2022

The Cuba ransomware operators are back and employed a new version of its malware in recent attacks. Cuba ransomware has been active since at least January 2020. The ransomware encrypts files on the targeted systems using the “.cuba” The ransomware encrypts files on the targeted systems using the “.cuba” cuba” extension.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2021

Swiss cloud hosting provider Swiss Cloud has suffered a ransomware attack that seriously impacted its server infrastructure. On April 27 the Swiss cloud hosting provider was hit by a ransomware attack that brought down the company’s server infrastructure. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware). Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2021

Ransomware attackers, who use myriad methods to get their malware into the systems of businesses large and small in hopes of pulling down millions of dollars, are now going directly to the source. Evolving Ransomware Scene. million ransomware attacks in the first six months of 2021, compared with 121.5 There were 304.7

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 5, 2021

The Conti Ransomware operators offer their services to their affiliates and maintain 20-30% of each ransom payment. Now one of its affiliates leaked the IP addresses for Cobalt Strike C2 servers and an archive of 113 MB that includes training material and tools shared by the Conti operators with its network to conduct ransomware attacks.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 26, 2021

Ransomware isn’t new; the idea dates back to 1986 with the “Brain” computer virus. This is where the suggestion to ban cryptocurrencies as a way to “solve” ransomware comes from. And, of course, law enforcement can already target criminals’ bitcoin directly.

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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 8, 2022

Taiwanese vendor QNAP wars of a new strain of ransomware, dubbed Checkmate, that is targeting its NAS devices. The Taiwanese vendor QNAP is warning of a new family of ransomware targeting its NAS devices using weak passwords. “A new ransomware known as Checkmate has recently been brought to our attention.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Ransomware has become one of the most common and profitable forms of cyber crime, but there’s an obvious fact that is neglected: the attacks are only worthwhile if the victim chooses to pay up. Its latest figures signal that organisations have had enough, with the average ransomware payment plummeting by 34%.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In a year where ransomware has raised the alert levels everywhere, the go-to answer from many is redundancy through offline, remote backups – but are they enough? As ransomware threats loom, we look at where backups fall short, and what to keep in mind to optimize network and data security. Where Backups Fall Short Against Ransomware.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Ransomware operators use fake Microsoft Teams updates to deploy Cobalt Strike and compromise the target networks. Ransomware operators are using malicious fake Microsoft Teams updates to deliver backdoors that lead the installation of the Cobalt Strike post-exploitation tool and compromise the target network. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2020

Experts discovered a new ransomware dubbed EvilQuest designed to target macOS systems, it also installs a keylogger and a reverse shell to take over them. macOS #ransomware impersonating as Google Software Update program with zero detection. The ransomware also checks for some common anti-virus solutions (e.g.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2024

LockBit ransomware operators have published sensitive data allegedly stolen from the Simone Veil hospital in Cannes. The LockBit ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack and on May 1st published stolen confidential data after the hospital refused to pay the ransom. An alert was also sent to the CNIL and ANSSI.”

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2020

French IT outsourcer Sopra Steria hit by ‘cyberattack’, Ryuk ransomware suspected. French IT outsourcer Sopra Steria has been hit by a ransomware attack, while the company did not reveal the family of malware that infected its systems, local media speculate the involvement of the Ryuk ransomware. “A

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. PowerShell) to easily deploy tooling or ransomware. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Sophos cybersecurity researchers have discovered a Python-based ransomware operation that escalated from a compromised corporate network to encrypted virtual machines in just three hours. Bad habits can change, of course. Further reading on ransomware protection and recovery : How to Recover From a Ransomware Attack.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2022

A security researcher discovered that samples of Conti, REvil, LockBit ransomware were vulnerable to DLL hijacking. Below is a video PoC published by the researcher that shows a DLL hijacking attack against a sample of the Conti ransomware. The expert did not share details about the flawed versions he tested. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2021

SonicWall has issued an urgent security alert to warn customers of “ an imminent ransomware campaing ” targeting EOL equipment. SonicWall has issued an urgent security alert to warn companies of “ an imminent ransomware campaing ” targeting some of its equipment that reached end-of-life (EoL). continues the alert. x firmware versions.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The website for the Port of Lisbon is still down days after it was the target of a ransomware attack claimed by Lockbit group. This week, the LockBit ransomware group claimed responsibility for this attack, and the gang added the organization to the list of victims published on its website. And much more. Pierluigi Paganini.

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