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New Ransom Payment Schemes Target Executives, Telemedicine

Krebs on Security

First spotted in mid-August 2022 , Venus is known for hacking into victims’ publicly-exposed Remote Desktop services to encrypt Windows devices. Tripwire’s tips for all organizations on avoiding ransomware attacks include: Making secure offsite backups. Encrypting sensitive data wherever possible. ”

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Security Blueprints of Many Companies Leaked in Hack of Swedish Firm Gunnebo

Krebs on Security

Acting on a tip from Milwaukee, Wis.-based Ransomware attackers often spend weeks or months inside of a target’s network before attempting to deploy malware across the network that encrypts servers and desktop systems unless and until a ransom demand is met. He declined to comment on the particulars of the extortion incident.

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DOL Puts Plan Sponsors and Other Fiduciaries on Notice: ERISA Requires Appropriate Precautions to Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats

Data Matters

The Cybersecurity Guidance is set forth in three parts: Tips for Hiring a Service Provider , directed toward plan sponsors and fiduciaries. Online Security Tips for plan participants and beneficiaries. Plan sponsors and fiduciaries should carefully review the full list of Tips for Hiring a Service Provider.

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4 Ways an Encrypted File Sharing Service Can Help Your Business Share Documents with Confidence

OneHub

The second is to make sure they use encryption, preferably bank-level. Here’s what every business needs to know about using an encrypted file sharing service and how to safely share documents. What Is Bank-Level Encryption? . There are different degrees of encryption, including 128, 192, and 256 bits. Here’s why.

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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

All of your files are encrypted with RSA-2048 and AES-128 ciphers.” ” Or you might see a readme.txt stating, “Your files have been replaced by these encrypted containers and aren’t accessible; you will lose your files on [enter date] unless you pay $2500 in Bitcoin.” IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!! Description.

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How Many States Have Outlawed Ransomware? You May Be Shocked: Cybersecurity Trends

eDiscovery Daily

As noted by Bitdefender’s Hot for Security blog (with hat tip to Sharon Nelson’s Ride the Lightning blog), the bill understandably makes exceptions for penetration testing, security researchers, and other legitimate reasons to own ransomware. Where did I find that out? You guessed it – Ride the Lightning (via Sharon’s post here ).

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Catches of the Month: Phishing Scams for April 2023

IT Governance

For instance, it could monitor users’ keystrokes or encrypt the user’s files in a ransomware attack. The increase in nation-state attacks and major incidents overall continues to apply pressure to drive visibility of an organization’s security program by boards, corporate executives and cyber insurers,” Dudley said.

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