Lockbit stories - Page 5
Ransomware topped ICS and OT threats in 2021 - report
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
The report named three new threat groups targeting ICS/OT environments, including two that gained access into OT systems of industrial organisations.
Ransomware attacks double in 2021, rise 93% - report
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The findings build upon a gradual but noticeable rise in ransomware attacks since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
ALPHV revealed as most advanced threat actor yet while ransomware attacks on the decline
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Global cyber security and risk mitigation firm, NCC Group, has identified a considerable decrease in ransomware attacks in December 2021.
Trickbot overtakes Formbook as most prevalent malware
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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malware
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
In December, Trickbot claimed the top spot as most prevalent malware, overtaking Formbook which was in first place in November 2021.
Why cyber crime will continue to flourish in 2022
Tue, 11th Jan 2022
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ddos
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devops
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multi-cloud
Cybercrime flourished in 2021, and there are no signs that it will slow down in 2022. There are several factors behind this high-confidence prediction.
Check Point reveals the top 10 malware affecting New Zealanders in November
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Formbook, Emotet, and Trickbot take the top three spots in November's list from the Check Point Software threat intelligence arm.
WSO2 unveils identity-as-a-service solution that brings CIAM to app development
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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iam
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
WSO2 introduces new IDaaS solution to enhance customer identity management and access control across online portals.
Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
Cyber threats are escalating as alliances between threat actors grow, according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.
Trickbot remains top malware impacting NZ - report
Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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check point software
CPR observed a concerning increase of various malware impacting New Zealanders, with 16 additional malware families tied at tenth place for the month.
Countering the rise of credential-based attacks
Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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iam
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
By implementing behavioural analytics and smart password practices, security teams can thwart credential-based attacks across the organisation.
Rise of the machine identities
Mon, 11th Oct 2021
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devops
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multi-cloud
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apm
Bots and infrastructure-as-code automation are common additions to the business landscape, and their explosion has not gone unnoticed by threat actors.
Research uncovers connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
New research reveals likely connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service, according to Sophos.
Security experts weigh in on Accenture ransomware attack
Mon, 16th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Accenture falls victim to LockBit ransomware attack, becoming the second major company hit this week. Ransom demands threaten data on the dark web.
Extortion payments hit new records as ransomware crisis intensifies
Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Highest ransom paid in 2020 was $12.9m, almost doubled from the previous year, according to new research by Palo Alto Networks.
Risk of downtime and data theft as ransomware targets Industrial Control Systems
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks on industrial facilities pose a growing threat, warns cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, risking downtime and data theft.
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HP finds remote work is creating a growing cybersecurity risk
Tue, 18th May 2021
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cloud security
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phishing
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email security
HP's security report reveals remote work is increasing the cybersecurity risk, with hackers targeting home workers.
Thycotic and Centrify complete merger, target PAM market
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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pam
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centrify
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m&a
Thycotic and Centrify merge to create ThycoticCentrify, a cloud identity security vendor targeting the privileged access management market.
Imperva to acquire jSonar, bringing greater data security to enterprises
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Imperva acquires modern database security firm jSonar, paving the way for a new integrated approach to data security.
Thycotic acquires Onion ID, launches new access management products
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Thycotic has acquired Onion ID and launched new products aimed at enhancing privileged access management for cloud apps and remote workers.
One Identity named Leader in PAM and IAM by KuppingerCole
Wed, 22nd May 2019
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pam
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iam
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one identity
KuppingerCole lead analyst Anmol Singh evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of 20 solution providers in the PAM market for the report.