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Infosecurity
Global Attacker Dwell Time Drops to Just 24 DaysRansomware spike and better threat detection play a partApril 15, 2021
Cyber-Attack Shutters Half of Tasmania’s CasinosCasino operator Federal Group forced to close venues after ransomware attackApril 13, 2021
Food Shortages at Dutch Supermarkets After Ransomware OutageLogistics provider Bakker Logistiek suffered attack over EasterApril 13, 2021
Consulting Firm Data Breach Impacts MSUMichigan State University affected by ransomware attack on contractor’s law firmApril 7, 2021
ZDNet
OWC partners with Acronis protect your backups from ransomware attacksThe move combines pro-grade backup hardware with AI-enhanced anti-ransomware technology.April 15, 2021
Cybersecurity: Victims are spotting cyberattacks much more quickly - but there's a catchCyber criminals are spending less time inside networks before they're discovered. But that's partly because when hackers deploy ransomware, they don't stay hidden for long.April 13, 2021
Ransomware: The internet's biggest security crisis is getting worse. We need a way outMaking it illegal to pay a ransom might be the answer, but it will have painful consequences.April 11, 2021
Ransomware crooks are targeting vulnerable VPN devices in their attacksResearchers at Kaspersky detail how hackers were able to get hands-on and compromise a whole network with Cring ransomware.April 8, 2021
Health IT Security
Ransomware: Extortion Actors Leak Data, Vendor Attack Disrupts ServicesRansomware threat actors… read moreApril 8, 2021
The Daily Swig
Ransomware attacks more than doubled last year as cybercrime operations scale up during coronavirus pandemicSobering news for organizations, as average ransom demand closes in on $200,000March 8, 2021
ITPro
Best ransomware removal toolsThe top free and paid toolkits available right now to protect you from hackersApril 9, 2021
MSP cyber security report warns of tougher regulations aheadGovernment or insurance providers will likely take a stand against vulnerable MSPs in 2021April 9, 2021
Evidence suggests REvil behind Harris Federation ransomware attackThe trust’s financial records have been discovered on a dark web site known to be operated by the infamous groupApril 9, 2021
The business guide to ransomwareEverything you need to know to keep your company afloatApril 7, 2021
Data Breach Today
PR Campaign: Babuk Ransomware Gang Claims Decryptor Repaired Gang Issued Statement After Emsisoft Found Decryptor FlawThe Babuk ransomware gang launched a public relations campaign Saturday, posting a message on its website saying it had repaired a defect in the decryptor it provides to victims who pay the ransom…April 19, 2021
What Are the Reasons Behind Health Data Breach Surge? Ransomware Attacks, Vendor Breaches Continue as Leading CausesAbout 70 major health data breaches have been added to the federal tally in the last four weeks as ransomware attacks have persisted and breaches at vendors have affected clients.April 19, 2021
Houston Rockets Investigate Ransomware AttackBabuk Ransomware Gang Reportedly Posted Exfiltrated Team DataThe NBA's Houston Rockets reported on Wednesday that the organization was recently hit with a ransomware attack for which the Babuk cyber gang has taken responsibility. Babuk ransomware is known to be buggy…April 16, 2021
Ransomware Gang Exploits Old Fortinet VPN FlawKaspersky: 'Cring' Group Targeting European OrganizationsThe gang behind ransomware dubbed "Cring," which has waged a series of attacks this year, is exploiting a Fortinet VPN server vulnerability that the company patched in 2019, according to a report from the security…April 9, 2021
SC Media
Ransomware’s evolving tools and technical tactics confuse forensic analysisAdversaries attempt to gain an upper hand by compromising the Active Directory, encrypting VM environments, and abusing Rclone. The post Ransomware’s evolving tools and technical tactics confuse forensic analysis appeared first on SC Media.April 12, 2021
To avoid penalties for ransomware payouts, incident response pros press for due diligenceThe onus is also on the threat intelligence community, said one IR expert, to practice responsible ransomware attribution, as it can affect companies' decisions on whether or not to pay. The post To avoid penalties for ransomware payouts, incident response…April 9, 2021
Cring ransomware spread through hole in FortiGate VPNIn the early months of 2021 the ransomware operators struck a series of European industrial networks. The post Cring ransomware spread through hole in FortiGate VPN appeared first on SC Media.April 8, 2021
Ransomware cartel model didn’t fulfill potential, yet, but served as cybercrime proving groundCompeting ransomware actors don't have enough incentive to collaborate and share profits, but that could change as automated attacks evolve. The post Ransomware cartel model didn’t fulfill potential, yet, but served as cybercrime proving ground appeared first on SC Media.April 7, 2021
Krebs on Security
MSSP Alert
Microsoft Exchange Cyberattack: Hafnium Email Hack Timeline and Incident DetailsMicrosoft Exchange Server cyberattack timeline covering patches, vulnerabilities, IOCs, DearCry ransomware, HAFNIUM, Huntress, FireEye, Mandiant, Sophos, Veloxity & more. The post Microsoft Exchange Cyberattack: Hafnium Email Hack Timeline and Incident Details appeared first on MSSP Alert.April 13, 2021
IS Decisions