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Proactive Strategies to Prevent Ransomware Attacks

Mar 4, 2024 By SecurityScorecard In SecurityScorecard
In today’s digital age, ransomware attacks have emerged as one of the most formidable threats to organizations worldwide. These malicious software attacks encrypt files on a device, rendering them inaccessible to users, and demand a ransom for decryption keys. The impact of ransomware can be devastating, leading to significant financial losses, operational downtime, and reputational damage.
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Communicating Cyber Risk to Executives and Boards with Shamane Tan

Feb 29, 2024 By Rubrik In Rubrik
In this episode of Cyber Security Decoded from Rubrik Zero Labs, host Steve Stone is joined by Chief Growth Officer at Sekuro and Best-Selling Author Shamane Tan to discuss differences in the cybersecurity landscape between the US and APAC, communication strategies for CISOs, building trust for better cybersecurity outcomes, improving organizational resilience, and diversity in the cybersecurity field.
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keeper

How Weak Passwords Lead to Ransomware Attacks

Feb 29, 2024 By Aranza Trevino In Keeper
Weak passwords can lead to ransomware attacks because they can be easily compromised through password-cracking techniques, allowing cybercriminals to gain access to an organization’s network where they can then inject ransomware. Often, when people think of the causes of ransomware infections, their first thought is it was caused by a phishing email.
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CrowdStrike

The Anatomy of an ALPHA SPIDER Ransomware Attack

Feb 29, 2024 By Jean-Philippe Teissier In CrowdStrike
Over the last two years, CrowdStrike Services has run several incident response (IR) engagements — in both pre- and post-ransomware situations — in which different ALPHA SPIDER affiliates demonstrated novel offensive techniques coupled with more commonly observed techniques. The events described in this blog have been attributed to ALPHA SPIDER affiliates by CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations.
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cyberint

Qilin Ransomware: Get the 2024 Lowdown

Feb 29, 2024 By Adi Bleih In Cyberint
Qilin operates as an affiliate program for Ransomware-as-a-Service, employing a Rust-based ransomware to target victims. Qilin ransomware attacks are often tailored for each victim to maximize their impact, utilizing tactics like altering filename extensions of encrypted files and terminating specific processes and services.
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foresiet

Busting the SugarLocker Syndicate: Syndicate's Secrets and Takedown Tactics

Feb 28, 2024 By Foresiet In Foresiet
Sugarlocker Summary On February 23, 2022, the operator linked to the SugarLocker ransomware, utilizing the pseudonym "gustavedore," was conspicuously seeking new partnerships on the Dark Web. SugarLocker operates through a highly flexible Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) framework, facilitating extensive customization for its users in the clandestine corners of the Dark Web.
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