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Ransomware: Increasing numbers, increasing ransom demands
11 October 2023
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Ransomware: Increasing numbers, increasing ransom demands

In the first half of 2023, ransomware attacks increased by 46%. The main attacker is still Lockbit, the main victims are SMEs. This is shown by the Incident Response Ransomware Report with its Dark Web Monitoring. In Arctic Wolf's Incident Response Ransomware Report, the company shares current incident response (IR) case data from its Security Operations Platform and the latest dark web monitoring insights from Arctic Wolf Labs. Dark Web Monitoring Shows Sharp Increase in Ransomware Attacks Threat actors maintain so-called leak or shame sites on the Dark Web. On these sites they threaten their victims with publishing their data and...

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SMBs: Better Protection with Privileged Access Management
September 3, 2023
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Less than half of SMBs use Privileged Access Management (PAM). This makes them more vulnerable to attacks. Keeper Security, the leading provider of zero-trust, zero-knowledge cyber security solutions protecting passwords, privileged access, data and connections, releases the results of a study showing that only 43 percent of SMBs have Privileged Access Management (PAM). In comparison, however, over 75 percent use security technologies such as network, email and endpoint security and SIEM tools. The study was conducted by 451 Research's Voice of the Enterprise (VotE) on behalf of Keeper Security. Remote and hybrid work…

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SMEs: Reliably detect and fix security gaps
July 28, 2023
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SMEs: Reliably detect and fix security gaps

One of the most dangerous and most commonly used attack vectors by cybercriminals are unpatched vulnerabilities. The innovative vulnerability and patch management from the IT security manufacturer ESET helps SMEs to identify and fix them. This solution supports organizations in reliably detecting and eliminating security gaps in their systems. If the software has identified vulnerabilities in operating systems or common applications, administrators can have the required patches installed automatically or act manually. The guidelines supplied simplify the work of those responsible and can be individually adapted. Numerous filter options allow vulnerabilities to be prioritized according to their severity. ESET Vulnerability & Patch…

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Simple security audits for SMEs
June 1, 2021
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Lywand: Simple security audits for SMEs. SaaS solution supports IT service providers with automated security checks. From now on, IT service providers, dealers and system houses can efficiently offer comprehensive security audits from small businesses to large medium-sized companies: Lywand's technology automatically checks the IT infrastructure of companies and creates a clear, based on the results called “renovation plan”, which simplifies collaboration with their customers for IT service providers. The SaaS solution is available on demand and as a subscription model. Security audits as a security measure Small and medium-sized companies are increasingly becoming the target of highly professional cyber attacks, which they hardly know anything about ...

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LockBit ransomware focuses on SMEs
10 November 2020
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LockBit ransomware attack

SMEs in focus: Sophos presents its latest study on LockBit ransomware. Two techniques stand out: first, using automated tools to infect certain tax and accounting software on hacked networks with ransomware, and second, renaming PowerShell files to disguise yourself. “LockBit attackers use automated attack tools to identify promising targets,” summarizes Sean Gallagher, senior threat researcher at Sophos. The analysis reveals how the criminals use PowerShell tools to search for specific business applications on hacked networks, including tax and accounting software. If a fingerprint generated by this search meets the keyword criteria,...

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