The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned US organizations today that attackers deploying Zeppelin ransomware might encrypt their files multiple times. The two federal agencies also shared tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to …
In recent attacks, the AvosLocker ransomware gang has started focusing on disabling endpoint security solutions that stand in their way by rebooting compromised systems into Windows Safe Mode. This tactic makes it easier to encrypt victims’ files since most security solutions will be automatically disabled after …
Ransomware is an increasingly prevalent issue, with hackers using the latest software vulnerabilities to take over PCs, encrypt your data and demand payment for releasing it. Windows 10 comes with built-in protection against ransomware, based on Windows Defender. The feature, which can be found in the …
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Just in time to ruin the holiday weekend, ransomware attackers have apparently used Kaseya — a software platform designed to help manage IT services remotely — to deliver their payload. Sophos director and ethical hacker Mark Loman tweeted about …
A new ransomware threat calling itself Red Epsilon has been seen leveraging Microsoft Exchange server vulnerabilities to encrypt machines across the network. Epsilon Red ransomware attacks rely on more than a dozen scripts before reaching the encryption stage and also use a commercial remote desktop utility. …
Attackers are using a new strain of ransomware to target unpatched Exchange servers. What you need to know A strain of ransomware called DearCry is being used to target unpatched Exchange servers. Microsoft has released patches for Exchange servers, but some organizations have not patched systems …
The original Hafnium server hacks were likely espionage-motivated, but now the predicted second wave driven clearly by criminal intent has started. Microsoft has confirmed hackers are attacking unpatched Exchange servers and installing the Dearcry ransomware on some occasions. The Dearcry ransomware then attempts to prevent Windows …
Despite the initial release bugs and compatibility issues, Cyberpunk 2077 lived up to its hype. At the time of writing this article, the Polish gaming studio CD Projekt SA has sold over 13 million copies of the game. Sadly, someone took advantage of the Cyberpunk 2077 …
Sangoma disclosed a data breach after files were stolen during a recent Conti ransomware attack and published online. Sangoma is a voice over IP hardware and software provider known for the popular open-source FreePBX PBX phone system that allows organizations to create cheap corporate phone system …
2020 has seen cybercriminals step up their efforts to exploit the surge of people working from home, as well as seeking to exploit news and information about the pandemic. This is a notoriously difficult area to predict, but what do experts think we’ll see happening in …
