The Verge

JUNE 5, 2021

The US Department of Justice has charged a Latvian woman for her role in allegedly developing the Trickbot malware, which was responsible for infecting millions of computers, targeting schools, hospitals, public utilities, and governments, the agency said in a news release. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 7, 2022

United States government agencies recently released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing information on how North Korean state-sponsored threat actors are actively using Maui ransomware to attack healthcare organizations. Implementing HIPAA security measures can prevent the introduction of malware on the system.".

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Change Healthcare, a major provider of IT services to hospitals, continues to battle the BlackCat ransomware syndicate. Using the ransomware-as-a-service model, BlackCat developers sell access to their malware tools in exchange for a cut of ransoms extracted from victims. authorities. has faced added friction and delays.

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GeekWire

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The “malware-as-a-service” is used to serve nation-states and criminal networks, Microsoft said. In a blog post, Microsoft calls Trickbot “one of the world’s most infamous botnets and prolific distributors of ransomware” that has infected more than one million computing devices since 2016. The Redmond, Wash.-based

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The operation took place between August and November 2022 and targeted organizations in medical research, healthcare, chemical engineering, energy, defense, and a leading research university. WithSecure linked the operation to Lazarus based on TTP overlaps, infrastructure overlaps, time-zone analysis, and employed malware strains.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

Critical Start today released its biannual Cyber Intelligence Report, featuring the top threats observed in the first half of 2023 and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting the healthcare, financial services, and state and local government industries. The new Beep malware is top of mind for organizations and individuals.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Among the information McQuiggan shares, he discusses how and why healthcare, education, government, and retail are the top industries targeted in ransomware attacks. They're getting into the network, they're installing malware, maybe additional malware, as well. It will be available for viewing through August 2023.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 15, 2021

Listen to EP 12: Hacking Healthcare. However, if somewhere along the supply chain, a bad actor has access to the package and can inject their malware into the system, then some huge problems can can occur. So it took researchers like Mike and healthcare organizations to push back. Apple Podcasts. Google Podcasts. Amazon Music.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 15, 2021

Listen to EP 12: Hacking Healthcare. However, if somewhere along the supply chain, a bad actor has access to the package and can inject their malware into the system, then some huge problems can can occur. So it took researchers like Mike and healthcare organizations to push back. Apple Podcasts. Google Podcasts. Amazon Music.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

According to the report: "Of the 206 high-risk vulnerabilities we tracked, more than 50 percent of those were either leveraged by threat actors, ransomware, or malware to compromise systems. 15 exploited by malware and botnets. 115 exploited by named threat actors. 20 exploited by ransomwares.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Types of Cyber Attacks Ransomware A potent malware, Ransomware is now the preferred tool for cybercriminals. Malware Malware, or malicious software, includes viruses, worms, and Trojans, harming computers and networks for cybercrime. A common tactic, loader attacks, employs innocent-looking programs to covertly deliver malware.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Over time, Trickbot transformed into a highly modular malware suite, offering its operators the versatility to engage in various malicious cyber activities, including ransomware attacks. Trickbot followed suit, expanding its operations to steal financial data from victims worldwide, including U.S. businesses and individuals.

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CTOvision

APRIL 7, 2014

in new contracts for advanced cybersecurity projects for defense and federal government agencies in the areas of cloud-based advanced malware analysis, spear-phishing attacks against Android, and big data analytics for compromise detection. FAIRFAX, VA—April 7, 2014 —Invincea, Inc., contract with the U.S. Videos: [link].

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 16, 2013

“In June of 2013, we began shipping a solution powered by Invincea — Dell Data Protection | Protected Workspace — to provide our customers with advanced malware protection out of the box. Invincea is the premier innovator in advanced malware threat detection, breach prevention, and forensic threat intelligence.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 27, 2023

According to the DOJ , the HIVE ransomware network had been operating for several years, using the "ransomware-as-a-service" model to target a wide range of businesses and critical infrastructure sectors, including government facilities, telecommunication companies, manufacturing, information technology, and healthcare and public health.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 2, 2021

However, unlike Hermes, Ryuk was never made available on the forum, and CryptoTech has since ceased all of its activities, so there is some doubt regarding the origins of the malware. The ANSSI notes that a privileged account of the domain is used for malware propagation. and Canada.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 9, 2021

They don't loose sleep over exploiting a difficult situation, as we have seen numerous attacks on the healthcare sector throughout the pandemic. The downloaded executable file and the executable attached to the spams are the same file—CobaltStrike malware.". Malicious cyber actors have almost never been known to take the high road.

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Network World

MAY 12, 2017

Hospitals across England have fallen victim to what appears to be a coordinated ransomware attack that has affected facilities diverting patients to hospitals not hit by the malware. While multiple healthcare facilities have been hit, the country’s health service says other types of groups have also fallen victim. press reports.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 28, 2020

But the bank left out a critical detail about the software: it included malware.". Now, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) is jumping on the concerns surrounding this Chinese malware whack-a-mole. Trustwave called the backdoor GoldenSpy, issuing a warning about the threat.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 27, 2022

While a tightening regulatory market with a growing focus on personally identifiable information (PII) has created mandates for many organizations to implement MFA – PCI for payment processing, HIPAA for the healthcare sector, and GDPR for companies operating in the EU – many organizations have settled for “over the top” MFA.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 3, 2023

Play Ransomware has targeted victims across various sectors and regions, including industrial, manufacturing, technology, real estate, transportation, education, healthcare, government, etc. The hackers behind Play Ransomware claim to have access to a "master key" that can decrypt all files affected by their malware.

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TM Forum

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Simultaneously, households became more dependent on networks for entertainment, to remain connected with loved ones, and for vital services such as shopping, healthcare and education. Gamers are also vulnerable to malware, with Cisco-Talos finding cyberattacks on gamers had risen 340% during the Covid crisis. by 2024 (Statista).

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 2, 2024

Cyberattacks include malware infections, phishing scams, ransomware, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Malware infiltrates systems to steal or corrupt data, while phishing involves tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information. Non-compliance can lead to substantial fines and legal liabilities.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2020

Here's what NCSC says about the group: "The group uses a variety of tools and techniques to predominantly target governmental, diplomatic, think-tank, healthcare and energy targets for intelligence gain. The advisory describes three different malware strains: SOREFANG : This application is a malicious 32-bit Windows executable.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The threat actor has been targeting government, military, energy, financial, educational, healthcare, and technology sector companies since 2009. Group-IB describes Tonto Team: "Tonto Team (aka HeartBeat, Karma Panda, CactusPete, Bronze Huntley, Earth Akhlut) is a cyber espionage threat actor that is believed to originate from China.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 9, 2021

They don't loose sleep over exploiting a difficult situation, as we have seen numerous attacks on the healthcare sector throughout the pandemic. The downloaded executable file and the executable attached to the spams are the same file—CobaltStrike malware.". Malicious cyber actors have almost never been known to take the high road.

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Gizmodo

MARCH 3, 2021

If you want a good example of the kind of havoc a well-placed cyberattack can wreak on an already stressed healthcare system, look no further than the Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services center in Gallup, N.M. Read more.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 31, 2023

The guide includes two primary resources: Part 1: Ransomware and Data Extortion Prevention Best Practices Part 2: Ransomware and Data Extortion Response Checklist According to the guide's introduction: "Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering them and the systems that rely on them unusable.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 28, 2021

This year alone, ransomware attacks disrupted critical infrastructure, the food supply, IT management, healthcare, education, transportation, and many other sectors of the economy. For the most part, criminal and nation-state actors continue to launch attacks with little fear of getting in trouble.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 24, 2023

Along with the promise is the peril of AI being used to cause harm by launching more efficient malware, creating sophisticated deepfakes, or by unintentionally disclosing code or trade secrets. The promise of generative AI means we are on the cusp of a rethinking of how businesses handle cybersecurity.

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CTOvision

MARCH 17, 2015

1 area of spending increase in 2015, with nearly half (46%) planning to invest more in access control, intrusion prevention, and virus and malware protection. Security has already been front and center early in 2015 with data breaches hitting some of the biggest names in the retail, financial and healthcare sectors.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 24, 2023

Ransomware, malware, Zero-Day attacks, and more are becoming a serious threat to nearly every industry. A recent report discovered that the manufacturing sector experienced a 107% increase in ransomware attacks last year, while healthcare systems continue to be one of the most threatened sectors.

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Cloud Musings

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

Constantly done in the background, this ensures that the latest intrusion detection, anti-virus and malware signatures are always deployed. This has been more pronounced in education and healthcare industries. Lack of access to electronic healthcare records prevented them from discharging patients for over 36 hours.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

government institutions and companies, including the City of Atlanta, the Colorado Department of Transportation, and a large healthcare company. In December 2019, OFAC designated Evil Corp and its leader, Maksim Yakubets, for their development and distribution of the Dridex malware.".

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SecureWorld News

JULY 2, 2020

While we stopped the attack as it was occurring, the actors launched malware that encrypted a limited number of servers within the School of Medicine, making them temporarily inaccessible," the university said. And those servers, like servers at any organization, contained valuable information which was encrypted by the ransomware. "The

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Network World

JULY 22, 2016

While it sounds like industry hype, cybersecurity has actually become a boardroom issue and corporate boards understand industry-specific risks much better than technology gibberish about malware and exploits. Business-centric CISO resumes are a “nice-to-have” today but will evolve into a true requirement over the next few years.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Investigators say the fake websites were created for the purpose of collecting personal information of those who visit the sites, and then using that information for fraud, phishing attacks, deployment of malware, and other malicious reasons. COVID-19 cybercrime: fake biotech domain names seized.

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