Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2020

system-on-chip maker MaxLinear disclosed a security incident, Maze ransomware operators infected some of its computing systems in May. The company reset passwords of the affected customers and reported the intrusion to law enforcement. Previous victims of the ransomware gang include IT services firms Cognizant and Conduent.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2020

has executed a coordinated legal sneak attack in a bid to disrupt the malware-as-a-service botnet Trickbot , a global menace that has infected millions of computers and is used to spread ransomware. Microsoft Corp. ” Microsoft’s action comes just days after the U.S.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Expert found Backdoor credentials in ZyXEL LTE3301 M209 Raspberry Robin malware used in attacks against Telecom and Governments TikTok parent company ByteDance revealed the use of TikTok data to track journalists BetMGM discloses security breach impacting 1.5

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware. Ransomware attacks and costs.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

surfaces in the threat landscape Pokemon Company resets some users’ passwords Ukraine cyber police arrested crooks selling 100 million compromised accounts New AcidPour wiper targets Linux x86 devices. Is it a Russia’s weapon? Players hacked during the matches of Apex Legends Global Series.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The threat actors set up websites cloning the official download websites for SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM), KeePass password manager, and PDF Reader Pro. The attacks were spotted while analyzing network artifacts associated with RomComRAT infections resulting from attacks targeting Ukrainian military institutions.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2023

ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang hacked the hotel chain Motel One FBI warns of dual ransomware attacks Progress Software fixed two critical severity flaws in WS_FTP Server Child abuse site taken down, organized child exploitation crime suspected – exclusive A still unpatched zero-day RCE impacts more than 3.5M

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Expert found Backdoor credentials in ZyXEL LTE3301 M209 Raspberry Robin malware used in attacks against Telecom and Governments TikTok parent company ByteDance revealed the use of TikTok data to track journalists BetMGM discloses security breach impacting 1.5

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2021

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2022

Ransomware. Ransomware. Meanwhile, you can find the full list of cyber attacks and data breaches for February 2022 below. As usual, incidents affecting UK-based organisations are listed in bold. Cyber attacks. Data breaches. Financial information. Malicious insiders and miscellaneous incidents. In other news…. Cyber attacks.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 4, 2023

In November 2021, the State Department began offering up to to $10 million for the name or location of any key leaders of REvil, a major Russian ransomware gang. This and other “nordia@” emails shared a password: “ anna59.” ” NORDIA Nordia@yandex.ru At the Russian home furnishing store Westwing.ru, Ms.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Ransomware. British Dental Association records leaked on the dark web (5,524) Australian aged care firm Regis hit by ransomware (unknown) ?Canon Cyber attacks. million) CO-based Mental Health Partners says an employee’s account was hacked (unknown) Sumitomo Forestry Co., Hitachi Chemical Co. Cyber attacks. Hitachi Chemical Co.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Ransomware. Vincent’s Coastal Cardiology announces data breach stemming from ransomware attack (unknown). Meanwhile, be sure to subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest cyber security news and advice delivered straight to your inbox. Cyber attacks. Learn more.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2020

FBI recommends using passphrases instead of complex passwords. Reading Municipal Light Department, an electric utility in Massachusetts, hit by ransomware. NRC Health health care company hit with ransomware. Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram blocked in Turkey as Idlib military crisis escalates. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 5, 2022

Pro-Ukraine hackers leaked thousands of internal chats from the Conti ransomware group along with the source code for their malware. ” Anonymous also attempted to support military operations on the field by hacking into IP cameras that were used to monitor the movements of Ukrainians.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The group is also the author of the NotPetya ransomware that hit hundreds of companies worldwide in June 2017, causing billions worth of damage. The messages are written in Ukrainian and the topics used in the attacks relate to military operations, reports, etc. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2022

However, evidence suggests that the rogue superstate’s cyber capabilities are as weak as its military stance in Ukraine, especially when met with resistance. Information security company SecurityScorecard has developed a machine-learning model that estimates the relative likelihood of a company falling victim to a ransomware attack.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 4, 2023

Grimes Teaches Ransomware Mitigation Cyber-criminals have become thoughtful about ransomware attacks; taking time to maximize your organization's potential damage and their payoff. Join Roger for this thought-provoking webinar to learn what you can do to prevent, detect, and mitigate ransomware.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

drone attack that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Suleimani. Immediately following Iran’s counterstrike against American military posts in Iraq, a tweet circulated claiming that more than 20 American soldiers had been killed. Never buy a device that doesn’t allow you to set a long and strong password.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2022

reported that hackers – some linked to Russian GRU military intelligence – breached computers at nearly two dozen U.S. liquified natural gas (LNG) companies and the FBI reported that Russia-connected Ragnar Locker ransomware had hit at least 52 critical infrastructure companies as of January. Most common SaaS critical alerts.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2022

Common operations like enumerating services, cracking passwords, intercepting HTTP requests, or even analyzing malware do not necessarily require a pentesting OS. For example, if you need to test for ransomware , it’s better to have it on a VM that can be compromised without affecting your personal files. Some Experience Required.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The Kremlin breaks with all tradition and announces that — at the request of the United States — it has arrested 14 people suspected of working for REvil , one of the more ruthless and profitable Russian ransomware groups. Penchukov was arrested after leaving Ukraine to meet up with his wife in Switzerland. ” SEPTEMBER.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

This enormous security gap leaves you open to business email compromise, session hijacking, ransomware and more. In a statement by Xavier Chango, the National Head of Forensic Science, "It's a military-type explosive, but very small capsules." DOS boot sector viruses, password guessing, USB autorun malware, misconfigurations, etc.),

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Ransomware. Police investigate after ransomware found on Sherman School, CT, systems (unknown). Flagstaff, AZ, school district hit by ransomware (unknown). Thousands of Linux servers infected with new Lilocked ransomware (unknown). Utah-based Premier Family Medical notifies patients of ransomware attack (320,000).

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The headlines are disturbing: Breach of patient records ; Surgeries and appointments cancelled due to IT outage ; and even, Death attributed to ransomware attack on hospital. Many security programs focus on employee education (creating a strong password, being aware of phishing, etc.). Related: High-profile healthcare hacks in 2021.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2020

Magellan Health, a for-profit managed health care and insurance firm, was the victim of a ransomware attack. is an American for-profit managed health care company, its customers include health plans and other managed care organizations, employers, labor unions, various military and governmental agencies and third-party administrators.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2023

military procurement system Spoofing an Apple device and tricking users into sharing sensitive data Israel and US to Invest $3.85 military procurement system Spoofing an Apple device and tricking users into sharing sensitive data Israel and US to Invest $3.85 Korean Kimsuky APT targets S.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Rainbow table attacks are an older but still effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities. Rainbow table attacks are an effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities presenting inadequate privacy and security functionality. Moving Away from the Password.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Rather than dropping ransomware on victims’ machines and hoping they would pay to regain access to their files, cyber criminals were increasingly cutting out the middle man and infecting victims’ machines with software that used their spare processing power to mine for cryptocurrency. Users were encouraged to change their passwords.

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KnowBe4

MAY 9, 2023

And this enormous security gap leaves you open to business email compromise, session hijacking, ransomware and more. Take the following example, provided by Phish Labs: [CONTINUED] Blog post with screenshot: [link] Are Your Users' Passwords. Are your users' passwords…P@ssw0rd? Join Roger A.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Ransomware. Ransomware. Costa Rica’s Junta De Proteccion Social hit by ransomware (unknown) Former students and staff at Savannah College of Art and Design affected by security incident (unknown) Ransomware attack takes down L.A. Cyber attacks. Data breaches. Malicious insiders and miscellaneous incidents. Cyber attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Rainbow table attacks are an older but still effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities. Rainbow table attacks are an effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities presenting inadequate privacy and security functionality. Moving Away from the Password.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The analysis focuses on six Iranian hacking groups that are increasingly utilizing ransomware to either fundraise or disrupt the computer networks of the targets. Since September 2020, researchers analyzed the ransomware operations conducted by six Iranian threat groups that were launched in waves every six to eight weeks on average.

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IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2020

Russian military accessed Chancellor Angela Merkel’s emails in 2015 hack (unknown). Discord client hit by Trojan that grabs passwords and user tokens (unknown). Arbonne MLM data breach exposes users’ passwords (3,527). Ransomware. Accounting firm MJ Payne reportedly infected with ransomware (unknown).

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KnowBe4

APRIL 18, 2023

However, once the user downloads and extracts the file, the Redline Stealer (aka RedStealer) malware is activated and is capable of stealing passwords and downloading further malware onto the user's device." PS: [Yours Truly at DarkReading] How Password Managers Can Get Hacked. What follows all too often one can readily imagine.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2022

11 by the FBI, National Security Agency (NSA) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) comes as tensions rise between Russia, the United States and European countries over Russia’s military activities related to Ukraine. Also read: Best Password Managers & Tools for 2022. Tactics and Responses.

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IT Governance

MARCH 28, 2019

Chinese hackers target universities in pursuit of maritime military secrets (unknown). Ransomware. Wolverine Solutions still notifying patients more than five months after ransomware attack (1.2 More than a million Israeli websites hit with ransomware (unknown). Bitcoin ransomware cripples Boston legal system (unknown).

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