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Same code, different ransomware? Leaks kick-start myriad of new variants

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Same code, different ransomware? Leaks kick-start myriad of new variants 12/07/2023 at 14:54 By Help Net Security Threat landscape trends demonstrate the impressive flexibility of cybercriminals as they continually seek out fresh methods of attack, including exploiting vulnerabilities, gaining unauthorized access, compromising sensitive information, and defrauding individuals, according to the H1 2023 ESET Threat Report. […]

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Staying ahead of the “professionals”: The service-oriented ransomware crime industry

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Staying ahead of the “professionals”: The service-oriented ransomware crime industry 12/07/2023 at 07:35 By Help Net Security Ransomware has been a hugely profitable industry for criminal gangs for the last few years. The total amount of ransom paid since 2020 is estimated to be at least $2 billion, and this has both motivated and enabled

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Microsoft patches four exploited zero-days, but lags with fixes for a fifth (CVE-2023-36884)

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Microsoft patches four exploited zero-days, but lags with fixes for a fifth (CVE-2023-36884) 11/07/2023 at 22:31 By Zeljka Zorz For July 2023 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has delivered 130 patches; among them are four for vulnerabilites actively exploited by attackers, but no patch for CVE-2023-36884, an Office and Windows HTML RCE vulnerability exploited in targeted attacks

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Adobe Patch Tuesday: Critical Flaws Haunt InDesign, ColdFusion

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Adobe Patch Tuesday: Critical Flaws Haunt InDesign, ColdFusion 11/07/2023 at 20:33 By Ryan Naraine Software maker calls special attention to CVE-2023-29300, a deserialization of untrusted data bug with a CVSS severity score of 9.8/10. The post Adobe Patch Tuesday: Critical Flaws Haunt InDesign, ColdFusion appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Critical Infrastructure Services Firm Ventia Takes Systems Offline Due to Cyberattack

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Critical Infrastructure Services Firm Ventia Takes Systems Offline Due to Cyberattack 10/07/2023 at 20:01 By Ionut Arghire Critical infrastructure services provider Ventia has taken some systems offline following a cyberattack. The post Critical Infrastructure Services Firm Ventia Takes Systems Offline Due to Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Law firms under cyberattack

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Law firms under cyberattack 10/07/2023 at 07:31 By Helga Labus In April 2023, Australian law firm HWL Ebsworth was hit by a cyberattack that possibly resulted in data of hundreds of its clients and dozens of government agencies being compromised. The attack was claimed by the Russian-linked ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware group “Earlier this month, the group

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Number of email-based phishing attacks surges 464%

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Number of email-based phishing attacks surges 464% 10/07/2023 at 06:45 By Help Net Security The evolving cyberattack landscape reveals the increasing utilization of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, like ChatGPT, by cybercriminals for crafting malicious content and executing sophisticated attacks, according to Acronis. The biannual threat report highlights ransomware as the dominant risk to small

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New disturbing ransomware trend threatens organizations

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New disturbing ransomware trend threatens organizations 10/07/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Ransomware attacks increased by over 37% in 2023 compared to the previous year, with the average enterprise ransom payment exceeding $100,000, with a $5.3 million average demand, according to Zscaler. Since April 2022, ThreatLabz has identified thefts of several terabytes of data

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After Zero-Day Attacks, MOVEit Turns to Security Service Packs

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After Zero-Day Attacks, MOVEit Turns to Security Service Packs 07/07/2023 at 20:31 By Ryan Naraine Facing ransomware zero-days, Progress Software will release regular service packs to help customers mitigate critical security flaws. The post After Zero-Day Attacks, MOVEit Turns to Security Service Packs appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Is your browser betraying you? Emerging threats in 2023

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Is your browser betraying you? Emerging threats in 2023 07/07/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Network attacks (IPS detections) have remained relatively flat over the last three quarters, technically down a bit more than 3%, according to WatchGuard. “Organisations need to pay more active, ongoing attention to the existing security solutions and strategies their

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Truebot Hackers Exploiting Netwrix Auditor Flaw: CISA, FBI Alert

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Truebot Hackers Exploiting Netwrix Auditor Flaw: CISA, FBI Alert 06/07/2023 at 23:04 By Ryan Naraine Hackers linked to the Truebot malware are exploiting a year-old Netwrix Auditor flaw to break into organizations in the U.S. and Canada. The post Truebot Hackers Exploiting Netwrix Auditor Flaw: CISA, FBI Alert appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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ARCrypt Ransomware Evolves with Multiple TOR Communication Channels

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ARCrypt Ransomware Evolves with Multiple TOR Communication Channels 06/07/2023 at 19:01 By cybleinc CRIL analyses an updated version of ARCrypt ransomware and an unconventional communication method attackers use. The post ARCrypt Ransomware Evolves with Multiple TOR Communication Channels appeared first on Cyble. This article is an excerpt from Cyble View Original Source React to this

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Shell Confirms MOVEit-Related Breach After Ransomware Group Leaks Data

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Shell Confirms MOVEit-Related Breach After Ransomware Group Leaks Data 06/07/2023 at 16:05 By Eduard Kovacs Shell confirms that employee personal information has been stolen after the Cl0p ransomware group leaked data allegedly stolen from the energy giant. The post Shell Confirms MOVEit-Related Breach After Ransomware Group Leaks Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Underground Team Ransomware Demands Nearly $3 Million

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Underground Team Ransomware Demands Nearly $3 Million 05/07/2023 at 19:47 By cybleinc CRIL analyzes Underground Team, a new ransomware strain employing novel approaches to extort a ransom payment of nearly $3 million. The post Underground Team Ransomware Demands Nearly $3 Million appeared first on Cyble. This article is an excerpt from Cyble View Original Source

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Japan’s Nagoya Port Suspends Cargo Operations Following Ransomware Attack

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Japan’s Nagoya Port Suspends Cargo Operations Following Ransomware Attack 05/07/2023 at 17:02 By Ionut Arghire Japan’s Port of Nagoya this week suspended cargo loading and unloading operations following a ransomware attack. The post Japan’s Nagoya Port Suspends Cargo Operations Following Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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Ransomware Criminals Are Dumping Kids’ Private Files Online After School Hacks

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Ransomware Criminals Are Dumping Kids’ Private Files Online After School Hacks 05/07/2023 at 14:15 By Associated Press Ransomware gangs are targeting schools, stealing confidential documents and then dumping them online. The post Ransomware Criminals Are Dumping Kids’ Private Files Online After School Hacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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75% of consumers prepared to ditch brands hit by ransomware

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75% of consumers prepared to ditch brands hit by ransomware 05/07/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security As 40% of consumers harbor skepticism regarding organizations’ data protection capabilities, 75% would shift to alternate companies following a ransomware attack, according to Object First. Consumers request data protection Furthermore, consumers request increased data protection from vendors, with

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How ransomware impacts the healthcare industry

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How ransomware impacts the healthcare industry 05/07/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Healthcare continues to be one of the most attractive targets for cyberattackers, and the number of breaches affecting the industry is increasing yearly. In this Help Net Security video, Steve Gwizdala, VP of Healthcare at ForgeRock, discusses how vigilance and new ways

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TSMC Says Supplier Hacked After Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Chip Giant

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TSMC Says Supplier Hacked After Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Chip Giant 30/06/2023 at 12:34 By Eduard Kovacs LockBit ransomware group claims to have hacked TSMC and is asking for a $70 million ransom, but the chip giant says only a supplier was breached. The post TSMC Says Supplier Hacked After Ransomware Group Claims Attack

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Rapid7: Japan Threat Landscape Takes on Global Significance

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Rapid7: Japan Threat Landscape Takes on Global Significance 29/06/2023 at 18:46 By Kevin Townsend Rapid7 analyzes the Japan threat landscape and warns that attacks against the third-largest economy in the world have global consequences. The post Rapid7: Japan Threat Landscape Takes on Global Significance appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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