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Predict the Future! A universal approach to detecting malicious PowerShell activity

So, here’s the deal with AntiVirus software these days: It’s mostly playing catch-up with super-fast athletes — the malware guys. Traditional AV software is like old-school detectives who need a picture (or, in this case, a ‘signature’) of the bad guys to know who they’re chasing. The trouble is, these malware creators are quite sneaky — constantly changing their look and creating new disguises faster than AntiVirus can keep up with their photos.

The First 48 Hours of Ransomeware Incident Response On-Demand Webinar

The first 48 hours of incidents response is the most critical. We will explain few important steps that need to be taken to mitigate the impact on service availability, information systems integrity and data confidentiality. The cyber resilience is also covered by the individual national regulations and directives. In this on-demand webinar we’ll let's take a closer look at it and explain why principles of Network Detection and Response shall be a crucial part of technical measures implementation for regulated entities.

Double Down on Your Backups

In August, a ransomware attack hit another company. Unfortunately, it hit a regional cloud provider in Europe this time, and we can call this a “critical hit.” So far, we know a virtual server got compromised and used as a jump host; from there, the attacker started to encrypt all volumes in the same domain. Based on pure luck or some profound reconnaissance, the same server migrated into a different data center and continued its unplanned job from there.

Must-Know Ransomware Statistics, Trends, and Facts

Although IT teams and MSPs continue to ramp up their security efforts, ransomware attacks show no signs of slowing down. Statistica’s ransomware report shows that in 2022, there were approximately 493.3 million ransomware attacks, and while this is a decrease from the 625.3 million attacks that occurred in 2021, it’s still higher than all the other years in the last decade.

Online Security For Businesses: Threats, Weaknesses, And Solutions

The rapid evolution of technology has brought about immense benefits, but it has also paved the way for sophisticated cybercriminals. These adversaries are constantly devising new methods to exploit vulnerabilities in business IT systems. From ransomware attacks to phishing schemes, the variety and complexity of these threats are escalating. As businesses expand their online presence and rely more on digital platforms, understanding the landscape of cyber threats becomes crucial. It's not just about protection; it's about staying ahead in an ever-changing cyber environment.

The First 48 Hours of Ransomware Incident Response

The first 48 hours of incidents response is the most critical. We will explain few important steps that need to be taken to mitigate the impact on service availability, information systems integrity and data confidentiality. The cyber resilience is also covered by the individual national regulations and directives, so let's take a closer look at it and explain why principles of Network Detection and Response shall be a crucial part of technical measures implementation for regulated entities.

Breaking Down the Ransomware Index Spotlight Report Ep. 20 | Security Insights Podcast

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Ransomware Backup: How to Prevent Disaster

Anyone whose company has suffered a ransomware attack can tell you that the negative effects are extensive. Ransomware attacks are costly, time-consuming, and damaging to your organization whether you pay the ransom or not. Losing your data would almost certainly be a complete disaster. The question, then, is a pressing one: How do you get your data back without paying the ransom?

Microsoft Teams' IDOR Lets Attackers Inject Malware Into Your Organization - Here's How to Prevent it

Cybersecurity researchers have recently informed that a vulnerability in the latest version of Microsoft Teams allows attackers to inject malware into any organization's network. Though the company has yet to release a patch, there's a change in the configuration you can do to prevent this in the meantime. The exploit was communicated by Max Corbridge and Tom Ellson from the JUMPSEC's Red Team on June 21. They promptly notified Microsoft about this security breach but didn't receive a satisfactory reply.

The new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation MichaelKors

A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation called MichaelKors has recently emerged, which targets Linux and VMware ESXi systems. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike warns that this trend is significant since ESXi does not support third-party agents or antivirus software which makes it an attractive target for cybercriminals.