ransomware
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Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has uncovered an active malicious campaign distributing a previously undocumented remote access trojan (RAT) that combines extensive data theft capabilities with an unusual “prankware” feature designed to psychologically taunt its victims. Dubbed CrystalX RAT, the malware is being sold as malware-as-a-service (MaaS) and actively promoted on YouTube and Telegram, raising the likelihood…
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The Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) and cybersecurity firm Ensign InfoSecurity have jointly launched a cyber incident management simulation programme designed specifically for company boards, with a target to train 3,500 directors across the Asia-Pacific region by 2030. Dubbed “Simulation-in-a-box”, the programme places entire boards through a 90-minute ransomware wargaming exercise, requiring participants to make…
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A new global survey by Veeam has found that organisations worldwide are more exposed to data loss and outages than their leadership teams acknowledge, with a majority unable to survive prolonged disruptions and most boards yet to formally address AI-driven risks. Released on World Backup Day (31 March), the Veeam Data Resilience Survey polled more…
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NetApp has announced two new partnerships aimed at bolstering enterprise ransomware resilience, as organisations look to harden their cyber defences in AI-driven environments. Alliance with Commvault for data protection NetApp has formed a strategic alliance with Commvault to deliver an integrated enterprise data protection solution. The combined offering is designed to provide resilience, security, and…
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Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new ransomware group that further underlines the trend of ransomware actors turning to cross-platform functionality. The group, dubbed Luna, employs the use of ransomware written in Rust, a programming language that has been previously used by BlackCat and Hive gangs, among others. It allows them to easily port malware from…
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Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has published an article, “The Top 10 Ways Ransomware Operators Ramp Up the Pressure to Pay,” detailing how ransomware attackers are implementing a wide range of ruthless pressure tactics to persuade victims to pay the ransom. The article is based on evidence and insight from Sophos’ Rapid Response…
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Akamai Technologies, Inc., the world’s most trusted solution to power and protect digital experiences, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tel Aviv, Israel-based Guardicore. By adding Guardicore’s micro-segmentation solution into Akamai’s extensive Zero Trust security portfolio, Akamai will be uniquely suited to provide comprehensive protections to the enterprise, defending against threat…
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Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Management Company™️, has announced a strategic agreement with Microsoft that includes a Microsoft equity investment in Rubrik to drive go to market activities and co-engineering projects to deliver integrated Zero Trust data protection solutions built on Microsoft Azure. This work will address rising customer needs to protect against surging ransomware…
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By: Andy Ng, Vice President and Managing Director, Asia South and Pacific Region, Veritas Technologies The ransomware attack on global meat processing company, JBS, has given us yet another glimpse into the pernicious world of ransomware where cybercriminals eye an easy payday by going after big organisations in the supply chain. According to reports, the…
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Comments by: Yaniv Balmas, Head of Cyber Research at Check Point Software Technologies It is still unclear which ransomware group is involved at the moment. The attackers have exploited an old patched vulnerability in SonicWalls devices, and customers who haven’t updated their devices or were using an End-Of-Life product not applicable for updates are currently at…
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