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Ransomware tactics evolve, become scrappier

As we enter 2024, ransomware remains the most significant cyberthreat facing businesses, according to Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes reveals that the United States accounted for almost half of all ransomware attacks in 2023. “Small and medium-sized org.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityFeb 12th, 2024

North Korean hackers pave the way for Play ransomware

North Korean state-sponsored hackers – Jumpy Pisces, aka Andariel, aka Onyx Sleet – have been spotted burrowing into enterprise systems, then seemingly handing matters over to the Play ransomware group. Timeline of the attack (Source: Pal.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Ransomware hits web hosting servers via vulnerable CyberPanel instances

A threat actor – or possibly several – has hit approximately 22,000 vulnerable instances of CyberPanel and encrypted files on the servers running it with the PSAUX and other ransomware. The PSAUX ransom note (Source: LeakIX) The CyberPane.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

How social interactions evolve in schools: Study reveals people tend to gravitate towards groups of similar sizes

A recent study published in Nature Communications uncovers how human social interactions evolve in group settings, providing a perspective on the dynamic nature of social networks. By analyzing how university students and preschool children form and.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Whooping Cough Makes a Comeback, Microbes Evolve to Eat Cleaners, and Solar Maximum Is Confirmed

Kick off the week by catching up on the latest science news......»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Black Basta operators phish employees via Microsoft Teams

Black Basta ransomware affiliates are still trying to trick enterprise employees into installing remote access tool by posing as help desk workers, now also via Microsoft Teams. Phishing via MS Teams Earlier this year, Rapid7 warned about Black Basta.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Fraudsters revive old tactics mixed with modern technology

Threat actors continue to probe the payments ecosystem for vulnerabilities and were successful in conducting fraud schemes affecting multiple financial institutions, technologies, and processes, according to Visa. The resurgence of physical theft Sca.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Jumio Liveness detects various sophisticated spoofing attacks

Jumio unveiled Jumio Liveness, an enhanced, in-house technology designed to address increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics. This solution expands beyond traditional presentation attacks, such as paper or screen copies, and employs sophisticated AI.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

More than 100 million Americans had their health data exposed in a UnitedHealth hack

A UnitedHealth hack exposed the personal information and health data of more than 100M Americans – the first time the company has put a specific number on the security breach. A ransomware attack was made on Change Healthcare back in February, b.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

The future of cyber insurance: Meeting the demand for non-attack coverage

In this Help Net Security interview, Michael Daum, Head of Global Cyber Claims for Allianz Commercial, discusses the significant rise in cyber claims in 2024, driven by an increase in data breaches and ransomware attacks. Daum highlights the need for.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Cybercrime’s constant rise is becoming everyone’s problem

Cybercrime in recent years shows no signs of slowing down, with phishing attacks surging and ransomware tactics becoming more advanced, forcing organizations to constantly adapt their defenses. The rise of deepfake technology, especially in creating.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

"Old" star could provide new insights into star evolution

A newly discovered star could challenge some models of how stars evolve and the way they produce elements as they age......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

ExtraHop RevealX enhancements accelerate investigation workflows

ExtraHop unveiled new network-based file analysis capabilities in ExtraHop RevealX to detect malware, combat ransomware, and help prevent data loss. According to the 2024 Global Ransomware Trends Report, organizations experience an average of eight r.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Lookout offers protection against social engineering and executive impersonation attacks

Lookout announced new features for its Mobile Threat Defense (MTD) solution, Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security. These advancements provide comprehensive protection against two fast-growing advanced social engineering tactics: smishing (SMS phishing) a.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

India’s biggest health insurer gets ransomware following data breach

Star Health says it was the victim of a ‘targeted malicious cyberattack’......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

How did magma oceans evolve on early Earth and Mars? Iron chemistry and primordial atmospheres offer clues

Before Earth became the blue planet, it was engulfed by a very different kind of ocean: a vast, deep magma ocean reaching down hundreds or perhaps even thousands of kilometers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Animal social interactions could speed up evolution

Scientists typically predict how species evolve by looking at their genes and the environment they live in, but new research from the University of Aberdeen has highlighted a key factor that's often overlooked: social interactions, where the genes of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Ransomware activity shows no signs of slowing down

Ransomware attacks have seen a significant resurgence, disrupting multiple sectors and affecting global supply chains. Despite efforts to disrupt major ransomware groups, incidents continue to rise, signaling an ongoing and growing threat into 2024......»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Halcyon offers ransomware protection for Linux environments

As an integral part of the Halcyon Anti-Ransomware Platform, Halcyon Linux offers protection against ransomware attacks targeting Linux systems. While ransomware operators were once almost exclusively focused on targeting Windows environments, the in.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Use Windows event logs for ransomware investigations, JPCERT/CC advises

The JPCERT Coordination Center – the first Computer Security Incident Response Team established in Japan – has compiled a list of entries in Windows event logs that could help enterprise defenders respond to human-operated ransomware atta.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Veeam Recon Scanner identifies adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures

Veeam Software announced the addition of new Veeam Recon Scanner technology to Veeam Data Platform. This technology, developed by Coveware by Veeam, draws on years of experience in cyber-extortion incident response and the largest database of cyber i.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024