Incident response analyst report 2024
Kaspersky provides incident response statistics for 2024, as well real incidents analysis. The report also shares IR trends and cybersecurity recommendations.
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Alleged Co-Founder of Garantex Arrested in India
Authorities in India today arrested the alleged co-founder of Garantex, a cryptocurrency exchange sanctioned by the U.S. government in 2022 for facilitating tens of billions of dollars in money laundering by transnational criminal and cybercriminal organizations. Sources close to the investigation told KrebsOnSecurity the Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov, 46, was apprehended while vacationing on the coast of India with his family.
Ebyte Ransomware Targets Windows Users with Advanced Encryption Techniques
A new ransomware variant, known as Ebyte Ransomware, has emerged as a significant threat to Windows users. Developed in the Go programming language, this ransomware employs sophisticated encryption techniques, including ChaCha20 and Elliptic Curve Inte…
Ransomware Attack Over Publicly Shared SMB2 Connections and Staying Protected with Seqrite
Ransomware Attack Over Publicly Shared SMB2 Connections and Staying Protected with Seqrite Ransomware continues to evolve as one of the most devastating cybersecurity threats, and attackers are finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities. One such method involves targeting publicly shared SMB2 (Server Message Block version 2) connections. SMB, widely used for file and printer sharing, […]
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How Attackers Exploit BitLocker: Turning Legitimate Tools into Ransomware Weapons
How Attackers Exploit BitLocker: Turning Legitimate Tools into Ransomware Weapons Introduction The ransomware landscape is evolving rapidly, with attackers constantly refining their techniques to outwit security defenses. One alarming trend is the weaponization of trusted tools like Microsoft’s BitLocker. Originally designed to safeguard sensitive data through encryption, BitLocker is now being exploited by cybercriminals to […]
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Ragnar Loader Used by Multiple Ransomware Groups to Bypass Detection
Ragnar Loader, a sophisticated toolkit associated with the Ragnar Locker ransomware group, has been instrumental in facilitating targeted cyberattacks on organizations since its emergence in 2020. This malware is part of the Monstrous Mantis ransomware…
560,000 People Impacted Across Four Healthcare Data Breaches
Several healthcare organizations in different US states have disclosed data breaches affecting 100,000-200,000 individuals.
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US Seize Garantex in Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Bust
Two men linked to Garantex are accused of facilitating multi-billion dollar money laundering and sanctions violations.
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Fake BianLian Ransom Demands Sent via Physical Letters to U.S. Firms
In a novel and concerning development, multiple U.S. organizations have reported receiving suspicious physical letters claiming to be from the BianLian ransomware group. These letters, sent via U.S. postal services, threaten recipients with data leaks …
Akira Ransomware Targets Windows Servers via RDP and Evades EDR with Webcam Trick
In a recent cybersecurity incident, the Akira ransomware group demonstrated its evolving tactics by exploiting an unsecured webcam to bypass Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools. This novel approach highlights the group’s ability to adapt …