The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2022

The top ransomware gangs have become so relentless that it’s not unusual for two or more of them to attack the same company within a few days – or even a few hours. Related: How ‘IABs’ foster ransomware. LockBit went in first and exfiltrated data and passwords, and then used PsExe to distribute their ransomware payload.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

It was designed to make it convenient for system administrators to automate tasks and manage configurations across all Windows endpoints and servers in a company network. Another branch of attacks revolve around ransomware, crypto jacking, denial of service attacks and malware spreading activities.

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The Texas Record

MAY 7, 2018

Ransomware, which is when a criminal encrypts an organization’s data and then demands payment before releasing the key required to reverse the encryption that is holding the victim’s data hostage, has made international headlines lately. Ransomware attack cost city $2.7 Ransomware Hits CDOT Computers. 1] Diamant, A. 3] Maass, B.

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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. Find your weak passwords: [link] [Eye Opener] HTML Phishing Attacks Surge by 100% In 12 Months The Cyberwire reported: "Barracuda released a study indicating that HTML attacks have doubled since last year. Join Roger A.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 14, 2023

[link] Three-Quarters of Vulnerabilities Used in Ransomware Attacks Were Discovered Before 2020 Despite a lot of focus on phishing and remote access as initial access vectors, new data shows the use of vulnerabilities is not only on the rise, but simply isn't being properly addressed. Many of them were discovered between 2010 and 2019!

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ForAllSecure

MAY 26, 2022

And correct me if I'm wrong here again, this is going off of a 25 year old memory here is something but uh yeah, it was a really interesting case study. I've often advised people to pursue that path that really get a solid foundation on the legacy technology or legacy concepts of coding, networking and system administration type stuff.

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