The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

5, 2023 – Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration kicked off Cybersecurity Month in Massachusetts with the announcement of $1,136,911 in funding to develop a new cybersecurity training center at MassBay Community College and support the existing center at Bridgewater State University. Worcester, Mass.,

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

A recent experience highlighted that security awareness training and most alerts to users about unsafe practices may be making the error of being too general. SocGholish establishes an initial foothold onto victim networks that threat actors use for further targeting with additional malware or even ransomware.

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Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On April 22, 2019, HHS began investigating DMS after receiving a breach notification indicating that DMS’ network server was infected by the Gandcrab ransomware in April 2017. DMS did not detect the attack until after the ransomware was used to encrypt its files in December 2018.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Ransomware Sanctions: Do They Have Any Impact? madhav Thu, 12/14/2023 - 05:37 Ransomware is one of the most high-profile and high-value cybercrimes that organizations need to watch out for. Sanctions can be leveled against criminal organizations, individuals, or groups from certain countries in an effort to curb ransomware attacks.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Ransomware – malware that aims to prevent victims from accessing their data unless they pay their attackers – seems to be in the news more than ever before. Sophos’s most recent annual ransomware survey, The State of Ransomware 2021 , found that 37% of organisations surveyed in 2021 had been affected by ransomware in the previous year.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

What is the impact of ransomware on organizations? Based on Ransomlooker, a free Cybernews tool for monitoring the dark web and other hidden areas of the internet, 64% of organizations have already suffered from a ransomware attack. This is happening despite an exponential increase in organizational cyber training over the past decade.

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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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Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

On November 5, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission suggested two preventative steps small businesses can take to protect against ransomware risks: Step #1: Make sure your tech team is following best practices to fend off a ransomware attack. Be prepared by backing up data. Step #2: Schedule a security refresher for your employees.

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Dark Reading

AUGUST 10, 2023

The new group has already made an impact in multiple countries and industries, including a multistate hospital chain in the US.

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Dark Reading

AUGUST 23, 2019

Ransomware writers are now targeting cloud service providers with network file encryption attacks as a way to hold hostage the maximum number of customers that they can, notes Chris Morales, head of security analytics for Vectra.

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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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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Cybercriminals are becoming more creative as cybersecurity analysts adapt quickly to new ransomware strategies. Related: How training can mitigate targeted attacks. Ransomware has evolved from classic attacks to more innovative approaches to navigate reinforced security infrastructure. Diversifying ransomware attacks.

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IT Governance

JUNE 30, 2022

Although Wiltshire Farm Foods has revealed few details about the incident, cyber security experts believe that it bears the hallmarks of ransomware. Ransomware is a type of cyber attack in which criminal hackers plant malicious code on the victim’s systems, which cripples services and encrypts files. Get started.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 10, 2022

Ransomware, New Tactics and Geopolitical Threats Among the Key Conference Topics Black Hat 2022 kicks off today with security experts sharing cutting-edge research and insights through demos, technical trainings and hands-on labs.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported that AvosLocker ransomware is being used in attacks targeting US critical infrastructure. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a joint cybersecurity advisory warning of AvosLocker ransomware attacks targeting multiple US critical infrastructure. Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

That’s largely because the splashy headlines and online buzz created by bringing down the pair of casinos will only motivate more mid-level cybercriminals to follow Scattered Spiders’ model, putting wide-reaching businesses at risk of ransomware attacks due to the rise of ransomware-as-a-service models.

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Security Affairs

JULY 10, 2022

French virtual mobile telephone operator La Poste Mobile was hit by a ransomware attack that impacted administrative and management services. . The ransomware attack hit the virtual mobile telephone operator La Poste Mobile on July 4 and paralyzed administrative and management services. . SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware).

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2021

The FBI and Australian Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) warn of an ongoing Avaddon ransomware campaign targeting organizations worldwide. “The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware an ongoing ransomware campaign utilising the Avaddon Ransomware malware. ” reads the alert published by ACSC.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 7, 2024

This report sheds light on the fact that two of the top three cyber threats concerning mid-market IT departments are AI-based threats and ransomware, with insider threats ranking as the primary concern this year.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 21, 2021

There are few guarantees in the IT industry, but one certainty is that as the world steps into 2022, ransomware will continue to be a primary cyberthreat. The dangers from ransomware have risen sharply since WannaCry and NotPetya hit the scene in 2017, and this year has been no different. Cryptocurrency Fuels Ransomware.

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The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

With the attention given to the threats posed by ransomware, why do organizations still fall victim to these attacks? Max Henderson, the Manager of Incident Response at Pondurance joins us to talk about what companies get wrong in responding to ransomware and other threats. So what should companies worried about ransomware do?

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Related: Gamification training gains traction. This is a platform for security awareness training and simulated phishing tests focusing on the problem of social-engineering. Its cloud-based service helps its’ clients to schedule automated training campaigns and simulated phishing attacks. The charts are shared with management.

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Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2022

Justice Department accused a 55-year-old Venezuelan cardiologist of operating and selling the Thanos ransomware. Justice Department accused Moises Luis Zagala Gonzalez, a 55-year-old cardiologist from Venezuela, of operating and selling the Thanos ransomware. Thanos ransomware (a.k.a.

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has shared guidance for small businesses on how to increase resilience to ransomware attacks. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published guidance for small businesses on how to protect their networks from ransomware attacks. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware). Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

The first signs of the ransomware attack at data storage vendor Spectra Logic were reports from a number of IT staffers about little things going wrong at the beginning of the day. Screens then started to display a ransom demand, which said files had been encrypted by the NetWalker ransomware virus. The ransom demand was $3.6

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IT Governance

MAY 11, 2021

Regular readers of this blog will have seen us lament the growing number of ransomware attacks in the past year. Our Q1 2021 review of data breaches found that almost one in three publicly disclosed security incidents was a ransomware attack, and in April alone, we discovered 53 cases. Looking for more information on ransomware tips?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

FBI warns ransomware gangs are actively targeting organizations in the food and agriculture sector. Small farms, large producers, processors and manufacturers, and markets and restaurants are particularly exposed to ransomware attacks. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. ransomware and phishing scams).

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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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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

CISA, FBI, and the NSA warned today of an escalation of the attacks of the Conti ransomware gang targeting US organizations. CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the National Security Agency (NSA) are warning of an increased number of Conti ransomware attacks against US organizations. and international organizations.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The Pain of Double Extortion Ransomware divya Thu, 02/16/2023 - 06:10 Ransomware perpetrators are adopting more sophisticated attack techniques with much success. Ransomware attacks have become much more dangerous and have evolved beyond basic security defenses and business continuity techniques like next-gen antivirus and backups.

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KnowBe4

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A recent panel discussion of banking CISOs and experts at the SIBOS conference focused on the current state of ransomware and what institutions should do to protect themselves.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Ransomware: Now Is the Time to Address This Challenge. Reports are indicating that cyberattacks are growing in volume and impact as ransomware tactics have become more advanced and damaging. The extent and impact of these attacks has turned ransomware into a global problem, affecting public and private organizations.

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 12, 2021

On June 30, 2021, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS,” the “Department”) issued guidance to all New York state regulated entities on ransomware (the “Guidance”), identifying controls it expects regulated companies to implement whenever possible.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2020

French IT outsourcer Sopra Steria hit by ‘cyberattack’, Ryuk ransomware suspected. French IT outsourcer Sopra Steria has been hit by a ransomware attack, while the company did not reveal the family of malware that infected its systems, local media speculate the involvement of the Ryuk ransomware. “A

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As the number of reported ransomware attacks jumps significantly, new data provides a fresh look at just how ready organizations are for ransomware.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

CISA, FBI and NSA published a joint advisory warning of ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure organizations. and Australia have published a joint advisory warning of an increased globalised threat of ransomware worldwide in 2021. Cybersecurity agencies from the U.K., ” reads the joint advisory.

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