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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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 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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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This analysis isn’t just a statistical exercise but a crucial necessity in our interconnected world, where the security of our digital infrastructure is intertwined with our physical safety and economic stability. It’s easy to envision the outcomes that could arise from a major assault on our vital infrastructure.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The acquisition and this new round of funding support Invincea’s rapid growth across the globe, expansion into the small business sector, and further solidifies its position as the market leader in this game changing cyber-security segment. FAIRFAX, VA–(Marketwired – Dec 16, 2013) – Invincea, Inc.,

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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. Learn more about AI, security, and other pressing infosec issues at CSO’s Future of Cybersecurity Summit , a virtual event taking place June 8.

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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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CTOvision

MARCH 17, 2015

Last year, Enterprise IT was dramatically shaped by the influx of security breaches, data leaks and a new wave of hackers. This year, two of 2014’s biggest stories will intersect as security and Windows 10 prepare to re-shape the Enterprise. Security Spending. Windows 10. and is finally giving Enterprises exactly what they need.

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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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CTOvision

APRIL 7, 2014

In the first quarter of 2014, the company’s advanced research division—Invincea Labs—secured $8.1M 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.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 19, 2023

That is how James McQuiggan, CISSP, Security Awareness Advocate for KnowBe4, kicked off the recent SecureWorld Remote Sessions webcast titled, "Ransomware, Ransom-war, and Ran-some-where: What We Can Learn When the Hackers Get Hacked." They're getting into the network, they're installing malware, maybe additional malware, as well.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Types of Cyber Attacks Ransomware A potent malware, Ransomware is now the preferred tool for cybercriminals. Recognizing its severity, the White House has elevated ransomware to a top security threat. Malware Malware, or malicious software, includes viruses, worms, and Trojans, harming computers and networks for cybercrime.

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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

JANUARY 2, 2024

Cybercriminals or unauthorized entities exploit vulnerabilities in security systems to gain access to this data, often intending to sell it on the dark web, use it for identity theft, or hold it for ransom. Understanding these types is crucial for implementing targeted security measures and response strategies.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 15, 2021

Listen to EP 12: Hacking Healthcare. Microsoft, for example, stopped patching Windows XP for security vulnerabilities in 2014. I’m Robert Vamosi and this episode about best practices in information security, and how critical life services, in particular, remain at risk today -- in the middle of a global pandemic.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 15, 2021

Listen to EP 12: Hacking Healthcare. Microsoft, for example, stopped patching Windows XP for security vulnerabilities in 2014. I’m Robert Vamosi and this episode about best practices in information security, and how critical life services, in particular, remain at risk today -- in the middle of a global pandemic.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 27, 2022

One of the best ways to ensure security? Even for companies that operate on mainframes – which are some of the most secure IT infrastructure on the market – incorporating MFA into every layer is critical. And if their device has been infiltrated by malware? IT Leadership, Security Multi-factor authentication, or MFA.

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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. The big winners here were hardware suppliers, as well as conferencing vendors, collaboration tool vendors, and security vendors. by 2024 (Statista).

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Cloud Musings

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

Brown, Executive Director Security and Dell Fellow. During our broad-ranging discussion, Tim shared with me his exciting view of security in the not too distant future. My primary focus is on Dell security solutions. In security, change is driven by those forces looking to gain access to our customer’s data and information.

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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. Security researchers identified several Zero-Day vulnerabilities and notified Kaseya. And this is exactly the kind of situation playing out right now following the Kaseya ransomware attack.

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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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SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2020

But according to a recent joint advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, (CISA), it looks like COVID-19 is too valuable for even Russia to pass up. The advisory describes three different malware strains: SOREFANG : This application is a malicious 32-bit Windows executable. What TTPs does APT29 use?

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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. Ryuk variant has 'worm-like characteristics'. and Canada.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 24, 2023

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is wrapping up its newly formed regulations that mandate greater transparency and cyber proficiency from boards of directors of companies around the world. Ransomware, malware, Zero-Day attacks, and more are becoming a serious threat to nearly every industry.

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Cloud Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2015

It also complicates many aspects of data security for any enterprises doing business across the Atlantic Ocean. This recent ruling highlights the value of having a strong security partner shepherding your enterprise through these types of perturbations. I work in the product marketing group within Dell Security.

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity and MSSPs have become an integral part of every organization’s security posture. They offer a range of services, from security monitoring and incident response to vulnerability management and penetration testing. Let’s find out!

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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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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. Security researchers identified several Zero-Day vulnerabilities and notified Kaseya. And this is exactly the kind of situation playing out right now following the Kaseya ransomware attack.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 31, 2023

This guide is an update to the Joint Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) Ransomware Guide originally released in September 2020 and was developed through the JRTF. Malicious actors then demand ransom in exchange for decryption.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Lenzner is a thought-leader in the enterprise security, technology risk, privacy, and compliance arenas. Drawing from her 20+ years of recruitment experience across financial services, technology, healthcare, biotech, professional services, and the Internet space, Lenzner has some interesting perspectives about top trends.

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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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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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Network World

JULY 22, 2016

Yes, some industries have different regulations, use cases or business processes that demand specific security controls, but overall every company needs things like firewalls, IDS/IPS, threat management gateways and antivirus software regardless. CISO progression. Advancing regulations.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 11, 2022

In our view, the three most important areas for ICT focus in 2022-2023 are security , automation , and data insights. This brings a pressing organisational focus on the network technologies to ensure the right levels of IT security are in place to facilitate such a shift. . Incrementalism is the answer.

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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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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

"Ransomware actors develop their own versions of ransomware, known as 'variants,' and these versions are given new names based on a change to software or to denote a particular threat actor behind the malware. FinCEN identified 68 ransomware variants reported in SAR data for transactions during the review period.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 13, 2023

By Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President and GM at cyber security leader Palo Alto Networks Critical infrastructure forms the fabric of our society, providing power for our homes and businesses, fuel for our vehicles, and medical services that preserve human health. The list goes on and on. Regulatory compliance.

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