North Korean hackers pave the way for Play ransomware 2024-10-31 at 12:49 By Zeljka Zorz North Korean state-sponsored hackers – Jumpy Pisces, aka Andariel, aka Onyx Sleet – have been spotted burrowing into enterprise systems, then seemingly handing matters over to the Play ransomware group. Timeline of the attack (Source: Palo Alto Networks) The attack […]
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Ransomware hits web hosting servers via vulnerable CyberPanel instances 2024-10-30 at 16:19 By Zeljka Zorz A threat actor – or possibly several – has hit approximately 22,000 vulnerable instances of CyberPanel and encrypted files on the servers running it with the PSAUX and other ransomware. The PSAUX ransom note (Source: LeakIX) The CyberPanel vulnerabilities CyberPanel
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6 key elements for building a healthcare cybersecurity response plan 2024-10-30 at 06:33 By Help Net Security Medical practices remain vulnerable to cyberattacks, with over a third unable to cite a cybersecurity incident response plan, according to Software Advice. This gap exposes healthcare providers to risks of patient data breaches, HIPAA violations, financial penalties, and
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Ransomware Vulnerability Matrix: A Comprehensive Resource for Cybersecurity Analysts 2024-10-29 at 16:18 By daksh sharma Overview The Ransomware Vulnerability Matrix, a vital repository on GitHub, represents a new step forward in understanding ransomware vulnerabilities. This invaluable repository catalogs known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that ransomware groups exploit, providing insights into ransomware types, vulnerable technologies,
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Black Basta operators phish employees via Microsoft Teams 2024-10-28 at 18:51 By Zeljka Zorz Black Basta ransomware affiliates are still trying to trick enterprise employees into installing remote access tool by posing as help desk workers, now also via Microsoft Teams. Phishing via MS Teams Earlier this year, Rapid7 warned about Black Basta using the
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The future of cyber insurance: Meeting the demand for non-attack coverage 2024-10-25 at 07:35 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Michael Daum, Head of Global Cyber Claims for Allianz Commercial, discusses the significant rise in cyber claims in 2024, driven by an increase in data breaches and ransomware attacks. Daum highlights the
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Ransomware activity shows no signs of slowing down 2024-10-03 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Ransomware attacks have seen a significant resurgence, disrupting multiple sectors and affecting global supply chains. Despite efforts to disrupt major ransomware groups, incidents continue to rise, signaling an ongoing and growing threat into 2024. In this Help Net Security round-up,
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Zero-Day Breach at Rackspace Sparks Vendor Blame Game 2024-10-02 at 21:01 By Ryan Naraine A breach at Rackspace exposes the fragility of the software supply chain, triggering a blame game among vendors over an exploited zero-day. The post Zero-Day Breach at Rackspace Sparks Vendor Blame Game appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt
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4 new LockBit-related arrests, identities of suspected Evil Corp members, affiliates revealed 2024-10-02 at 12:46 By Zeljka Zorz The third phase of Operation Cronos, which involved officers from the UK National Crime Agency (NCA), the FBI, Europol and other law enforcement agencies, has resulted in the arrest of four persons for allegedly participating in the
More LockBit Hackers Arrested, Unmasked as Law Enforcement Seizes Servers 2024-10-01 at 18:46 By Eduard Kovacs Previously seized LockBit websites have been used to announce more arrests, charges and infrastructure disruptions. The post More LockBit Hackers Arrested, Unmasked as Law Enforcement Seizes Servers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS
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Use Windows event logs for ransomware investigations, JPCERT/CC advises 2024-10-01 at 13:46 By Zeljka Zorz The JPCERT Coordination Center – the first Computer Security Incident Response Team established in Japan – has compiled a list of entries in Windows event logs that could help enterprise defenders respond to human-operated ransomware attacks and potentially limit the
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UMC Health System Diverts Patients Following Ransomware Attack 2024-10-01 at 12:46 By Ionut Arghire UMC Health System has been forced to divert patients after a ransomware attack resulted in a network outage. The post UMC Health System Diverts Patients Following Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed
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Patelco Credit Union Data Breach Impacts Over 1 Million People 2024-09-30 at 19:16 By Ionut Arghire Patelco Credit Union has informed authorities that data on more than 1 million individuals was stolen in a ransomware attack this summer. The post Patelco Credit Union Data Breach Impacts Over 1 Million People appeared first on SecurityWeek. This
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Hawaii Health Center Discloses Data Breach After Ransomware Attack 2024-09-30 at 17:31 By Eduard Kovacs Community Clinic of Maui says a LockBit ransomware attack from earlier this year has resulted in a data breach impacting over 120,000 people. The post Hawaii Health Center Discloses Data Breach After Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article
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Ransomware attackers hop from on-premises systems to cloud to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts 2024-09-30 at 17:01 By Zeljka Zorz Storm-0501, an affiliate of several high-profile ransomware-as-a-service outfits, has been spotted compromising targets’ cloud environments and on-premises systems. “Storm-0501 is the latest threat actor observed to exploit weak credentials and over-privileged accounts to move from organizations’
Microsoft: Cloud Environments of US Organizations Targeted in Ransomware Attacks 2024-09-30 at 15:06 By Ionut Arghire A threat actor has been compromising the hybrid cloud environments of US organizations in multiple sectors. The post Microsoft: Cloud Environments of US Organizations Targeted in Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek
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How cyber compliance helps minimize the risk of ransomware infections 2024-09-24 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Over the past decade, ransomware has been cemented as one of the top cybersecurity threats. In 2023 alone, the FBI received 2,385 ransomware complaints, resulting in over $34 million in losses. To help businesses combat ransomware and other
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MFA bypass becomes a critical security issue as ransomware tactics advance 2024-09-24 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Ransomware is seen as the biggest cybersecurity threat across every industry, with 75% of organizations affected by ransomware more than once in the past 12 months – a jump from 61% in 2023, according to SpyCloud. Session
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Hackers Demand $6 Million for Files Stolen From Seattle Airport Operator in Cyberattack 2024-09-19 at 15:46 By Associated Press The Port of Seattle, which owns and runs the airport, has decided not to pay, the official said. The post Hackers Demand $6 Million for Files Stolen From Seattle Airport Operator in Cyberattack appeared first on
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Microsoft: US Healthcare Sector Targeted by INC Ransomware Affiliate 2024-09-19 at 15:46 By Ionut Arghire Microsoft has observed the threat actor Vanilla Tempest targeting US healthcare organizations with INC ransomware. The post Microsoft: US Healthcare Sector Targeted by INC Ransomware Affiliate appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View
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