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Russia-linked APT28 used post-compromise tool GooseEgg to exploit CVE-2022-38028 Windows flaw

Security Affairs

This tool modifies a JavaScript constraints file and executes it with SYSTEM-level permissions. Microsoft has observed APT28 using GooseEgg in post-compromise activities against various targets, including government, non-governmental, education, and transportation sector organizations in Ukraine, Western Europe, and North America.

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New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware

Security Affairs

According to government experts, the Royal ransomware attacks targeted numerous critical infrastructure sectors including, manufacturing, communications, healthcare and public healthcare (HPH), and education. ReadMe file name: README.BlackSuit.txt. New #ransomware #BlackSuit targets Windows, #Linux.

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Crooks target Healthcare facilities involved in Coronavirus containment with Ransomware

Security Affairs

PaloAlto Networks experts warn of malicious Coronavirus themed phishing campaigns targeting government and medical organizations. Recently organizations in healthcare, research, and government facilities have been hit by Coronavirus-themed attacks that deployed multiple malware families, including ransomware and information stealers (i.e.

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Medibank Defends its Security Practices as its Ransomware Woes Worsen

IT Governance

Things got worse for Medibank after a second database was leaked , containing a file named “abortions”. A fourth file was then leaked, labelled “psychos”, which contained hundreds of claims from policyholders who have undergone mental health treatment. From bad to worse.

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RIM Month Virtual Colloquium, date and lineup announcement for April 7th 1-3pm EST!

The Schedule

A case study in creating a Getty retention compliant electronic file naming system for Procurement. Buyers could then easily name their files according to department naming conventions, and apply retention without having to take any action beyond filling out the checklist. Jennifer Thompson, J. Paul Getty Trust.

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What is Ransomware? Everything You Should Know

eSecurity Planet

Education, government, energy and manufacturing are others. Similarly, the education sector has also become a soft target for ransomware. Evolution of ransomware Early ransomware involved basic cryptography, which only changed the file names, making it simpler to overcome. Box in Panama.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #22 [Eye on Fraud] A Closer Look at the Massive 72% Spike in Financial Phishing Attacks

KnowBe4

The next layer in your defense should be a user that's properly educated using security awareness training to easily identify financial fraud and other phishing-based threats, stopping them before they do actual damage. Mr. Hall encourages more consultation between the government and the small business community.