Ransomware in 2024: Anticipated impact, targets, and landscape shift 07/12/2023 at 08:32 By Help Net Security As ransomware continues to be on the rise, we can expect groups to continue to evolve their attacks and operate at a larger scale for bigger profits. This will put organizations at higher risk if they don’t adopt a […]
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Advanced ransomware campaigns expose need for AI-powered cyber defense 05/12/2023 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Carl Froggett, CIO at Deep Instinct, discusses emerging trends in ransomware attacks, emphasizing the need for businesses to use advanced AI technologies, such as deep learning (DL), for prevention rather than just detection and
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Russian Pleads Guilty to Role in Developing TrickBot Malware 04/12/2023 at 18:16 By Ionut Arghire Russian national Vladimir Dunaev pleaded guilty to involvement in the development and use of the TrickBot malware that caused tens of millions of dollars in losses. The post Russian Pleads Guilty to Role in Developing TrickBot Malware appeared first on
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Staples Confirms ‘Cybersecurity Risk’ Disrupting Online Stores 01/12/2023 at 19:49 By Ryan Naraine Office supply retail giant confirms security incident disrupted online orders, communications channels and customer service lines. The post Staples Confirms ‘Cybersecurity Risk’ Disrupting Online Stores appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source
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Qlik Sense flaws exploited in Cactus ransomware campaign 01/12/2023 at 15:18 By Helga Labus Attackers are exploiting three critical vulnerabilities in internet-facing Qlik Sense instances to deliver Cactus ransomware to target organizations, Arctic Wolf researchers have warned. The exploited vulnerabilities Qlik Sense is a business intelligence and data analytics solution popular with governmental organizations and
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New ‘Turtle’ macOS Ransomware Analyzed 01/12/2023 at 15:01 By Eduard Kovacs New Turtle macOS ransomware is not sophisticated but shows that cybercriminals continue to target Apple devices. The post New ‘Turtle’ macOS Ransomware Analyzed appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source
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Major Security Flaws in Zyxel Firewalls, Access Points, NAS Devices 30/11/2023 at 20:18 By Ryan Naraine Zyxel patches at least 15 security flaws that expose users to authentication bypass, command injection and denial-of-service attacks. The post Major Security Flaws in Zyxel Firewalls, Access Points, NAS Devices appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt
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CISA urges water facilities to secure their Unitronics PLCs 30/11/2023 at 18:02 By Zeljka Zorz News that Iran-affiliated attackers have taken over a programmable logic controller (PLC) at a water system facility in Pennsylvania has been followed by a public alert urging other water authorities to immediately secure their own PLCs. “The cyber threat actors
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Black Basta Ransomware Group Received Over $100 Million From 90 Victims 30/11/2023 at 17:46 By Ionut Arghire The Black Basta ransomware group has infected over 300 victims and received more than $100 million in ransom payments. The post Black Basta Ransomware Group Received Over $100 Million From 90 Victims appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article
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Qlik Sense Vulnerabilities Exploited in Ransomware Attacks 30/11/2023 at 17:46 By Eduard Kovacs Qlik Sense vulnerabilities CVE-2023-41266, CVE-2023-41265 and CVE-2023-48365 exploited for initial access in Cactus ransomware attacks. The post Qlik Sense Vulnerabilities Exploited in Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source
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Organizations can’t ignore the surge in malicious web links 30/11/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Despite the rising adoption of collaboration and instant messaging software, email remains a significant area of concern regarding cyber attacks, particularly the increasing threat of cybercriminals employing harmful web links in emails, according to Hornetsecurity. Attack techniques used in
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Police Dismantle Major Ukrainian Ransomware Operation 28/11/2023 at 19:01 By Eduard Kovacs Police from several countries have dismantled a major Ukraine-based ransomware operation and arrested its alleged ringleader. The post Police Dismantle Major Ukrainian Ransomware Operation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source
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Slovenian power company hit by ransomware 28/11/2023 at 18:17 By Helga Labus Slovenian power generation company Holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE) has been hit by ransomware and has had some of its data encrypted. The attack HSE is a state-owned company that controls numerous hydroelectric, thermal and coal-fired power plants. The company has declined to share
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Ukrainian ransomware gang behind high-profile attacks dismantled 28/11/2023 at 13:46 By Help Net Security Law enforcement and judicial authorities from seven countries have joined forces with Europol and Eurojust to dismantle and apprehend in Ukraine key figures behind significant ransomware operations. On 21 November, 30 properties were searched in the regions of Kyiv, Cherkasy, Rivne
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Ardent Hospitals Diverting Patients Following Ransomware Attack 28/11/2023 at 13:46 By Ionut Arghire Ransomware attack forces Ardent hospitals to shut down systems, impacting clinical and financial operations. The post Ardent Hospitals Diverting Patients Following Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source
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SMBs face surge in “malware free” attacks 28/11/2023 at 12:51 By Helga Labus “Malware free” attacks, attackers’ increased reliance on legitimate tools and scripting frameworks, and BEC scams were the most prominent threats small and medium businesses (SMBs) faced in Q3 2023, says the inaugural SMB Threat Report by Huntress, a company that provides a
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Henry Schein Again Restoring Systems After Ransomware Group Causes More Disruption 27/11/2023 at 18:31 By Eduard Kovacs Healthcare solutions giant Henry Schein is once again restoring systems after ransomware group claims it re-encrypted files. The post Henry Schein Again Restoring Systems After Ransomware Group Causes More Disruption appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an
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Fidelity National Financial Takes Down Systems Following Cyberattack 27/11/2023 at 15:46 By Ionut Arghire Fidelity National Financial is experiencing service disruptions after systems were taken down to contain a cyberattack. The post Fidelity National Financial Takes Down Systems Following Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original
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Consumers plan to be more consistent with their security in 2024 23/11/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The vast majority of consumers are concerned that cyberattacks will increase or remain consistent over the coming year (97%) and become more sophisticated (69%), outpacing the ability of cyber defenses to protect against these threats, according to
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How LockBit used Citrix Bleed to breach Boeing and other targets 22/11/2023 at 16:47 By Zeljka Zorz CVE-2023-4966, aka “Citrix Bleed”, has been exploited by LockBit 3.0 affiliates to breach Boeing’s parts and distribution business, and “other trusted third parties have observed similar activity impacting their organization,” cybersecurity and law enforcement officials have confirmed on
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