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Never underestimate the importance of Vulnerability Management. Effective patch management is key to keeping your data, your systems, and your business safe. Are your systems being properly maintained? Are your systems riddled with Vulnerabilities? How do you know? If you can't answer these 3 simple questions, then reach out to us for a chat... our advice is always free. #VulnerabilityManagement #CyberSecurity #SmallBusiness

While all ransomware attacks have negative outcomes, those that start with an unpatched vulnerability are particularly brutal for victims, including an increased risk of backup compromise, encryption, and ransom payment. How can you improve your #VulnerabilityManagement? Regular patches are, of course, essential. Advanced endpoint security also adds an additional layer of support to stop the behaviors used in these attacks – including with zero-day vulnerabilities for which no patch has yet been released. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xCdkVf

Successful Ransomware Notification Pilot The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (aka CISA) had started a ransomware notification pilot titled Ransomware Vulnerability Warning Pilot (RVWP) in January of 2023 and just published details of its mitigation efforts stating that it made 1,754 notifications last year to organizations with internet-exposed devices vulnerable to attack. Of those, 852 were “patched, implemented a compensating control, or taken offline after notification from CISA.” They also set up a website where you may find information on new ransomware, a guide how to stop ransomware which is permanently updated, and advice how to act when hit by ransomware (https://lnkd.in/gAvuTimq).

Ransomware criminals target backups for assured ransom https://lnkd.in/gxqPveMu In recent times, the importance of maintaining efficient data backups as a defense against ransomware attacks has been repeatedly emphasized by security experts and law enforcement agencies. However, what happens when even these backups fall victim to encryption or deletion? According to a report by Sophos, a prominent cybersecurity firm, a staggering 94% of organizations affected by ransomware in 2023 experienced compromise of their backup systems. This alarming trend indicates that cyber-criminals behind file-encrypting malware are now targeting the very data intended for continuity or recovery purposes, maximizing their potential gains. This raises the question: what’s the point of backups […]

Ransomware criminals target backups for assured ransom https://lnkd.in/gMyJRzwu In recent times, the importance of maintaining efficient data backups as a defense against ransomware attacks has been repeatedly emphasized by security experts and law enforcement agencies. However, what happens when even these backups fall victim to encryption or deletion? According to a report by Sophos, a prominent cybersecurity firm, a staggering 94% of organizations affected by ransomware in 2023 experienced compromise of their backup systems. This alarming trend indicates that cyber-criminals behind file-encrypting malware are now targeting the very data intended for continuity or recovery purposes, maximizing their potential gains. This raises the question: what’s the point of backups […]

Our Q1 Crimeware Report shows Critical Manufacturing was the most impacted sector, as LockBit, Akira, and BlackSuit, used phishing, RDP, and VPN vulnerabilities to infiltrate systems. Read more about the impacts on critical infrastructure and protect your sector! Download the full report here: https://hubs.ly/Q02BlqTK0 #Cybersecurity #CrimewareReport #Threatintelligence

Play ransomware, also referred to as PlayCrypt, represents an advanced and evolving cyber threat. Noted for its global impact, this ransomware group employs a double-extortion model, encrypting systems after exfiltrating sensitive data. Known from mid-2022, the group and malware have shown increased sophistication and activity since this past June. The attackers often gain access by abusing existing account credentials and exploiting weaknesses in Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) servers and Fortinet SSL VPNs. Access for more and recommendations: https://lnkd.in/dQm9HW6p The Obrela Threat Intelligence Team #Obrela #SecurityOverEverything #SecurityAlerts

Question: What are the biggest threats for dealers that Proton is currently seeing? Answer: We've seen a big increase (+151%) in attacks since June. Ransomware attacks and breaches continue to be the most common, with email attachments and website downloads being the point of entry. Make sure you have a strong Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution that's monitored 24/7/365 by security professionals.

 Unlike previous versions, HardBit Ransomware group enhanced the version 4.0 with passphrase protection. The passphrase needs to be provided during the runtime in order for the ransomware to be executed properly. Additional obfuscation hinders security researchers from analyzing the malware.   HardBit Ransomware group provides operators with CLI or GUI versions of the ransomware. Providing choices likely allows the group to expand their market to different skill sets of operators. Depending on the technical skill level of the operator, GUI is more intuitive on what and how it can be executed.  (17TTPs with 'Procedure' level details on the TruKno blog)