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BlackCat Ransomware affiliates target unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers

Security Affairs

The BlackCat ransomware gang is targeting unpatched Exchange servers to compromise target networks, Microsoft warns. Microsoft researchers have observed BlackCat ransomware gang targeting unpatched Exchange servers to compromise organizations worldwide. ” continues the analysis.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #16 [Finger on the Pulse]: How Phishers Leverage Recent AI Buzz

KnowBe4

On Tuesday morning, April 11th, Veriti explained that several unknown actors are making false Facebook ads which advertise a free download of AIs like ChatGPT and Google Bard. Employees can be helped to develop sound security habits like these by stepping them through monthly social engineering simulations.

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

At its core, malware exploits existing network, device, or user vulnerabilities , posing as little a risk as annoying advertisements to the much more damaging demand for millions of dollars in ransom. Ransomware. Rogue security software. Rogue security software. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets. Browser hijacker.

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