Blueprint: The engine behind ransomware
The threat landscape is quickly evolving, and many organizations…
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Microsoft Defender thwarted Akira ransomware attack on an industrial engineering firm
Microsoft thwarted a large-scale hacking campaign carried out by Akira ransomware operators targeting an unknown industrial organization. Microsoft announced that its Microsoft Defender for Endpoint helped to block a large-scale hacking campaign carried out by Akira ransomware operators (tracked by Microsoft as Storm-1567) The attack took place in early June 2023 and aimed at an industrial engineering […]
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Hackers Using Remote Admin Tools To Compromise Organizations With Ransomware
Cybercriminals behind the AvosLocker ransomware attack employed a tactic of infecting organizations through Open-Source Remote Administration Tools. This method allowed the malware to spread rapidly, potentially compromising sensitive data and systems across the affected networks. The FBI found a new version of AvosLocker in May of 2023 during their investigations. AvosLocker Ransomware AvosLocker is a […]
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CISOs and board members are finding a common language
86% of CISOs believe generative AI will alleviate skills gaps and talent shortages on the security team, filling labor-intensive and time-consuming security functions and freeing up security professionals to be more strategic, according to Splunk. 35% …
Lockbit ransomware gang demanded an 80 million ransom to CDW
The Lockbit ransomware gang claims to have hacked the technology services giant CDW and threatens to leak the stolen data. The technology services giant CDW announced it has launched an investigation into claims made by the Lockbit ransomware gang that added the company to the list of victims on its leak site. CDW Corporation is […]
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CISA warns of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations exploited in ransomware attacks
CISA warns organizations of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations that are known to be exploited in ransomware operations. The US cybersecurity agency CISA is sharing knowledge about vulnerabilities and misconfigurations exploited in ransomware attacks. The initiative is part of its Ransomware Vulnerability Warning Pilot (RVWP) program which launched this year. The US Agency is sharing this information […]
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Colonial Pipeline Denies Breach by RANSOMEDVC Ransomware Group
By Waqas
Third-Party Data Breach Suspected in Online Files Linked to Colonial Pipeline.
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60% of Organizations are Very Concerned About the Potential Impact of Ransomware Attacks
As the number of reported ransomware attacks increases, new data provides a fresh look at how ready organizations are for ransomware attacks.
MedusaLocker Ransomware: An In-Depth Technical Analysis and Prevention Strategies
Our recent research has highlighted the presence of the MedusaLocker ransomware, which first surfaced in mid-2019. Its primary…
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CISA Now Flagging Vulnerabilities, Misconfigurations Exploited by Ransomware
CISA is now flagging vulnerabilities and misconfigurations that are known to be exploited in ransomware attacks.
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