While businesses have yet to recognize the importance of running bug bounty programs fully, cybercriminals…
LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Launches ‘Bug Bounty Program’ on Latest Hacking News.
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Detection, Isolation, and Negotiation: Improving Your Ransomware Preparedness and Response
by Flashpoint Team •
The risks presented by ransomware and cyber extortion events have likely found a place in your own security team’s discussions, and rightfully so.
The post Detection, Isolation, and Negotiation: Improving Your Ransomware Preparedness and Response appea…
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How Vulnerable Is Your Organization to the Growing Ransomware Threat? It May Be Time to Modernize Your Cybersecurity Approach.
by Christian Wiens •
Well over half of global organizations — 66% — were hit with ransomware attacks in 2021, according to a new independent study. In a sign that we may be seeing a ramp up to even more widespread damage from these sneak attacks, it’s a 78% increase over t…
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The Evolution of Ransomware: Understanding Its Past, Present, and Future
by Drake •
It’s imperative for all organizations to have a plan for how to prevent and respond to ransomware attacks. But in order to understand how to prepare today, it’s also necessary to understand how ransomware has evolved to reach its current state.
The pos…
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Is The Cost Of Predictive Cyber Security Worth The Investment?
by John P. Gormally, SR •
Is The Cost Of Predictive Cyber Security Worth The Investment?
Cybersecurity Events Becoming More Predictable ?
With the advancements in cybersecurity science, mathematics and physics, and, of course, a good dose of luck, there is light at the end of …
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Flashpoint Ransomware Dashboard: Helping CTI and SOC Teams Better Defend Against Ransomware Attacks
by Veronica Drake •
Ransomware attacks are on the rise A quick scan of the news headlines tells us that ransomware events have become a frequent occurrence. It goes without saying then that ransomware attacks are top-of-mind for Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and securit…
Malware Indicators (IoCs)
New Magniber Ransomware Lures Victims Via Fake Windows 10 Updates
by Abeerah Hashim •
Heads up, Windows users! A new ransomware threat has arrived to target Windows systems. Identified…
New Magniber Ransomware Lures Victims Via Fake Windows 10 Updates on Latest Hacking News.
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New Onyx Ransomware Skips Encrypting Large Files; Instead, Deletes Them
by Abeerah Hashim •
Security researchers have found peculiar ransomware in the wild disrupting the ransomware business. Identified as…
New Onyx Ransomware Skips Encrypting Large Files; Instead, Deletes Them on Latest Hacking News.
Malware Indicators (IoCs)
NVIDIA Partially Confirms A Cyberattack As It Admitted ‘Investigations’
by Abeerah Hashim •
The tech giant, known for its high-end GPUs, NVIDIA, has seemingly suffered a cyberattack. The…
NVIDIA Partially Confirms A Cyberattack As It Admitted ‘Investigations’ on Latest Hacking News.
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Modern Ransomware Attackers Risking Public Safety, Community Infrastructure
by Christian Wiens •
Ransomware attackers often find government networks to be lucrative sitting targets that are often largely left unprotected against modern threats. As CNN reports, state and local governments tend to lack enough money and personnel to effectively mitig…
Malware Indicators (IoCs)
New LockBit Ransomware Variant Evolves To Target Linux Systems
by Abeerah Hashim •
After wreaking havoc on Windows users, the nasty ransomware LockBit has taken aim at Linux…
New LockBit Ransomware Variant Evolves To Target Linux Systems on Latest Hacking News.
Malware Indicators (IoCs)
Microsoft Restricts Excel 4.0 Macros By Default To Contain Malware Attacks Via Malicious Documents
by Abeerah Hashim •
Macros-enabled documents have long been a potent vector for malware threats. Nonetheless, Microsoft now blocks…
Microsoft Restricts Excel 4.0 Macros By Default To Contain Malware Attacks Via Malicious Documents on Latest Hacking News.
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New AvosLocker Ransomware Exploits AnyDesk, Reboots System In Safe Mode
by Abeerah Hashim •
A new addition to the ransomware gang has surfaced online targeting systems with a distinct…
New AvosLocker Ransomware Exploits AnyDesk, Reboots System In Safe Mode on Latest Hacking News.
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Biggest Breaches of 2021 – Looking Back at the Year’s Top Cyberattacks
by Peter Varhol •
2021 has been a very active year for cyberattacks in all industries, including government, infrastructure,…
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AWS, CrowdStrike, Presidio Join Hands To Develop Ransomware Mitigation Kit
by Abeerah Hashim •
Given the increasing incidents of ransomware attacks, multiple tech giants have joined hands to develop…
AWS, CrowdStrike, Presidio Join Hands To Develop Ransomware Mitigation Kit on Latest Hacking News.
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Healthcare Ransomware Attacks Persist
by Christian Wiens •
Ransomware attacks launched against healthcare providers are on the rise as 2021 draws to a close. The HHS Office for Civil Rights’ HIPAA Breach Reporting Tool points to several high-impact ransomware attacks related to the healthcare industry.
The pos…
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SMB Companies Beware: The Ransomware Hunter is Aiming at You
by Christian Wiens •
Ransomware attackers aren’t always after the biggest fish. In fact, so-called “mid game hunting” — as opposed to “big game” hunting — where attackers identify smaller targets that are less likely to trigger a legal or governmental response, appears to …
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Microsoft Researches Ransomware Attack Targeting App Developers
by Paul Hamilton •
Stories of ransomware assaults are common in many headlines worldwide. The attacks target both large and small businesses alike. Research suggests that over half of organizations find it difficult to…
The post Microsoft Researches Ransomware Attack Targeting App Developers appeared first on Hacker Combat.
Malware Indicators (IoCs)
REvil Ransomware Is Back Online After A Brief Hiatus
by Abeerah Hashim •
The notorious REvil ransomware abruptly went underground after drawing unsolicited attention over Kaseya’s incident. It…
REvil Ransomware Is Back Online After A Brief Hiatus on Latest Hacking News.
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How Kaseya fell victim to a ransomware attack
by Kingshuk Das •
On July 2, 2021, the cybersecurity world woke up to yet another ransomware attack—this time, the victim was Kaseya, a software enterprise that provides IT management solutions predominantly to managed service providers (MSPs). The attack made a huge im…
Malware Indicators (IoCs)
Bangkok Airways Disclosed Data Breach Following A Possible Ransomware Attack
by Abeerah Hashim •
Bangkok Airways admitted the data breach happened following an unfortunate cyber attack. While they didn’t…
Bangkok Airways Disclosed Data Breach Following A Possible Ransomware Attack on Latest Hacking News.
Malware Indicators (IoCs)
Singapore Eye Clinic Suffered Ransomware Attack, Lost 73,000 Patients Data
by Abeerah Hashim •
Another public service has suffered a cyberattack. The latest victim is an eye clinic in…
Singapore Eye Clinic Suffered Ransomware Attack, Lost 73,000 Patients Data on Latest Hacking News.
Malware Indicators (IoCs)
FBI Alerts About Hive Ransomware Amidst Rising Attacks On Healthcare Systems
by Abeerah Hashim •
FBI has recently issued a detailed alert about the Hive ransomware that is actively targeting…
FBI Alerts About Hive Ransomware Amidst Rising Attacks On Healthcare Systems on Latest Hacking News.
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8 Tips for Staying Safe from Ransomware Attacks
by McAfee •
What is Ransomware? Over the past year, you may have seen the term ransomware popping up frequently. There’s good reason…
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