eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Users are strongly recommended to quickly upgrade their Bricks Builder Theme installations to this current version to reduce the risk of exploitation. Despite VMware’s three-year-old deprecation statement, unprotected systems remain at risk. The fix: To prevent risks, urgently update on-premise servers to version 23.9.8.

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IT Governance

JUNE 15, 2022

In an increasingly digital world, there are an escalating number of cyber security risks for business to address. IT Governance identified more than 1,200 publicly disclosed data breaches in 2021 , while another report found that security incidents cost almost £3 million on average. Ransomware. Poor patch management.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 1, 2021

As ransomware becomes more common, I’m seeing more discussions about the ethics of paying the ransom. However, the most pressing challenge currently facing the industry is ransomware. Growing losses from ransomware attacks have also emphasised that the current reality is not sustainable for insurers either.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A BlackCat ransomware attack hit UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Optum causing an outage impacting the Change Healthcare payment exchange platform. A ransomware attack hit the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Optum leading to an outage impacting the Change Healthcare payment exchange platform. ” reads the Reuters.

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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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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Bleeping Computer last week reported that Johnson Controls International has suffered a ransomware attack that impacted many systems of the company. Threat actors initially breached the systems at Asia offices, the ransomware also targeted the VMware ESXi servers. reported Bleeping Computer. ” reads the article published by CNN.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The FBI and CISA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory to warn organizations to remain vigilant against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays. The FBI and CISA warn organizations to keep high their defenses against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays. ” reads the advisory published by CISA.

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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. He also has an MSc in cyber security risk management. Over Q4 2023, our research found that 25% of all incidents involved ransomware.

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Data Protection Report

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) implemented additional measures today to combat the growing ransomware problem. While OFAC has previously designated certain ransomware related individuals, entities, and digital currency addresses to the SDN List (e.g.,

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IG Guru

JULY 19, 2021

Government launched a new website to help public and private organizations defend against the rise in ransomware cases. StopRansomware.gov is a whole-of-government approach that gives one central location for ransomware resources and alerts. Government’s One-Stop Location to Stop Ransomware appeared first on IG GURU.

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Data Matters

OCTOBER 14, 2021

On September 22, 2021, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and National Security Agency (NSA) published a cybersecurity advisory (the “ Advisory ”) outlining the Conti ransomware group’s tactics, techniques, and procedures (“TTPs”) to help companies protect against their attacks.

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Daymark

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The risk of a ransomware attack continues to increase at a frightening triple-digit annual growth rate. As the attackers’ sophistication increases and cybergangs are forming, it is important to understand what the attackers are going after and how to increase your ransomware resilience. How bad is it? Bad, really bad.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2021

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released guidance on how to prevent data breaches resulting from ransomware attacks. Over the past several years, government agencies and its partners have responded to a significant number of ransomware attacks, including recent attacks against Colonial Pipeline and and U.S.

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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. The rate at which incidents are occurring has resulted in government efforts on both sides of the Atlantic to tackle the threat. Stretched thin.

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued an advisory alerting companies of potential sanctions risks related to facilitating ransomware payments. government agencies is included at the end of the advisory. Contact information for relevant U.S.

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Data Breach Today

APRIL 8, 2021

Former CISA Director Also Addresses Ransomware Threat, Federal Security Leadership Issues The federal government should provide more funding to state and local agencies for IT projects that could enhance cybersecurity and help mitigate ransomware attack risks, says Christopher Krebs, the former director of CISA.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2022

Shifting Risk and Business Environment Demand creates a Shift in Security Strategies. Ransomware ranked second (53%) and phishing finished in the top three (40%). The risks of quantum computing and the potential to break existing cryptographic algorithms concern global organizations. The ransomware factor. 2021 Report.

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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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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Cybercriminals are becoming more creative as cybersecurity analysts adapt quickly to new ransomware strategies. Ransomware has evolved from classic attacks to more innovative approaches to navigate reinforced security infrastructure. This is the aim of physical intimidation attacks with ransomware.

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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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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

He has “worked around the clock” to secure assets, identify crypto on the blockchain , find records, and work with regulators and government authorities. Also read : The Link Between Ransomware and Cryptocurrency. where there is now a divided government, there may actually not be much action for the next few years. In the U.S.,

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

British multinational oil and gas company Shell has confirmed that it has suffered a ransomware attack conducted by the Clop group. Our IT teams are investigating to understand and manage any risks, and take appropriate action, she said. The Clop ransomware gang claims to have hacked hundreds of companies by exploiting the above issue.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2022

Conti ransomware gang claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack that hit the government infrastructure of Costa Rica. Last week a ransomware attack has crippled the government infrastructure of Costa Rica causing chaos. The leak of this data could pose a serious risk to these organizations.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The Dutch government will not tolerate ransomware attacks that could threaten national security, it will use intelligence or military services to curb them. The Dutch government announced that it will not tolerate cyberattacks that pose a risk to its national security and will employ intelligence or military services to counter them.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Malware has been around for nearly 40 years, longer even than the World Wide Web, but ransomware is a different kind of threat, capable of crippling a company and damaging or destroying its critical data. Ransomware Protection and Recovery Steps. Ransomware removal tools. Ransomware recovery services. Data backup.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

The City of Dallas revealed that the Royal ransomware gang that hit the city system in May used a stolen account. In May 2023, a ransomware attack hit the IT systems at the City of Dallas , Texas. CBS News Texas obtained an image the ransomware note dropped by the malware on the infected systems. ” continues the report.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The internet has drawn comparisons to the Wild West, making ransomware the digital incarnation of a hold-up. The technology industry has met the dramatic rise in ransomware and other cyber attacks with an impressive set of tools to help companies mitigate the risks. Ransomware usually starts with a phishing email.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

US CISA and the FBI issued a joint alert to warn critical infrastructure partners and public/private organizations of ransomware attacks during holidays. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI warn critical infrastructure partners of ransomware attacks during the holiday season. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Threatpost

APRIL 19, 2021

Our new eBook goes beyond the status quo to take a look at the evolution of ransomware and what to prepare for next.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The head of the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) has warned that “most of the devastating ransomware attacks against UK targets” originated in Russia and that not enough organisations in the UK are adequately prepared to deal with the threat. I think the same should be true of cyber risk. Incident response plans.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Nearly half of EDR tools and organizations are vulnerable to Clop ransomware gang tactics, according to tests by a cybersecurity company. The continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) vendor tested to see if organizational controls would recognize the Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) of Clop ransomware attacks.

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Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Suex), and published an updated advisory on potential risks for those who facilitate ransomware payments. These coordinated actions represent significant moves by OFAC to target key aspects of the global ransomware ecosystem and to advance the U.S. government’s broader counter-ransomware strategy. Background.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2021

Fitch Ratings is warning that cyberattacks could pose a risk to water and sewer utilities potentially impacting their ability to repay debt. Fitch Ratings published an alert last week to warn of the “material risk” to water and sewer utilities caused by cyber attacks that could also impact their ability to repay debt.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Microsoft linked Prestige ransomware attacks against organizations in Ukraine and Poland to Russia-linked threat actors. Microsoft has identified a new ransomware strain "Prestige" in limited targeted attacks in Ukraine and Poland. The campaign shares victimology with recent operations conducted by Russia-linked threat actors.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

Third-party security, ransomware , artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized finance (DeFi) are some of the threats you can expect to see more of this year – with the potential for far worse results than we’ve seen in the past. Third-party Risks Take Center Stage. Ransomware and Critical Infrastructure Attacks Get Worse.

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IT Governance

APRIL 28, 2022

The Stormous ransomware gang announced earlier this week that it had hacked Coca-Cola and stolen 161 gigabytes of data. By comparison, a report published last year found that US firms pay $6 million on average in ransomware demands. There usually isn’t much doubt about whether you’ve been hit by ransomware.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 20, 2020

Carnival has suffered a ransomware attack, putting the personal data of both customers and staff at risk. This is a confident answer given the problems that organisations so often face following ransomware attacks. The post Cruise ship operator Carnival crippled by ransomware appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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