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With AI-based NDR against ransomware

16 January 2024

Ransomware threats are constantly increasing and evolving. AI-supported NDR (Network Detection and Response) systems can keep up better and therefore offer more protection. According to the Swiss security company Exeon Analytics, with the emergence of the Akira ransomware, large companies in particular and those tied to Kritis or NIS 2 are facing a new danger, as there is currently no decryptor for the current versions of the malware and the new group is mainly focuses on victims from whom it can extort large ransoms. According to Erismann, many SIEM systems (Security Information and Event Management) offer...

Hacker attack on many German chambers of crafts

11 January 2024

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Most of the websites of the 53 German Chambers of Crafts are currently unavailable. All of them show the same picture that they are disturbed due to a system failure. However, individual chambers have already confirmed a hacker attack on the IT service provider. At the moment you can quickly find out which chamber of crafts operates its systems or at least the homepage of the IT service provider ODAV in Straubing, Bavaria. All web addresses are currently redirected to www.hwk-info.de and only show an information banner with the note “Our homepage is currently not accessible!”. There is also the information “We are working hard to improve our systems...

Ransomware: Double Extortion of Akira and Royal Victims

9 January 2024

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Victims of Royal and Akira ransomware attacks from October 2023 were the target of follow-up extortion attempts. After the first blackmail, alleged helpers came forward. For a large fee, they would ensure that the exfiltrated data would be permanently deleted. The Arctic Wolf Labs research team has investigated several cases where victims of Royal and Akira ransomware attacks were the target of follow-up extortion attempts starting in October 2023. In two of the cases examined, the threat actors claimed to want to support the victim organizations. They offered to look into the server infrastructure of the ransomware groups originally involved…

SMEs: Stop ransomware attacks

7 January 2024

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Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are able to overcome well-known antivirus products. SMEs in particular are at risk. A new solution helps you stop attacks and protect your data. CrowdStrike announced a new, groundbreaking version of CrowdStrike Falcon® Go, giving small and medium-sized businesses the protection they need to stop ransomware attacks and prevent data breaches. With just a few clicks, small and medium-sized businesses gain the ability to quickly and easily implement industry-leading protection to stop modern cyberattacks missed by ineffective antivirus products. CrowdStrike is…

Ransomware Trends Report 2023 is available

26 December 2023

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Veeam's 2023 Ransomware Trends Report highlights key findings in ransomware attacks, data theft and extortion. Now provider Veeam is also presenting the report in German. Companies of all sizes are increasingly falling victim to ransomware attacks and are inadequately protecting themselves against this growing cyber threat. According to new data from the 2023 Veeam® Ransomware Trends Report, one in seven organizations will have nearly all of their data (>80 percent) affected by a ransomware attack - indicating a significant protection gap. Veeam Software has found that cybercriminals almost always...

2024: The four most dangerous ransomware groups

22 December 2023

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Ransomware will continue to be one of the greatest threats to German companies in 2024. RaaS (Ransomware-as-a-Service) in particular is inspiring threat actors worldwide because it allows them to use state-of-the-art technology without deep technical understanding. Here are the four ransomware families that, based on current threat analyses, will pose a particular threat in 2024. The world of ransomware is constantly changing. Research by Trend Micro shows that many ransomware-as-a-service groups are no longer just targeting “big targets”. Instead, they focus on smaller companies that are less well protected. This worrying trend towards smaller and “softer” targets is…

Understanding ransomware in a playful way

21 December 2023

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Companies that fall victim to a ransomware attack often struggle with the effects, such as network failures and lost sales, for months. A new series of games imparts knowledge on the topic. Effective protection against ransomware is essential. In order to specifically sensitize employees to the topic, the G DATA academy is supplementing the security awareness training with a new series of games on ransomware. What's special: The playful approach ensures effective and sustainable learning. According to the BSI's current management report, ransomware is and remains the greatest threat to companies' IT security. One problem: Many employees lack the necessary...

LockBit responsible for German Energy Agency attack

19 December 2023

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Now it's official: LockBit carried out the attack on the German Energy Agency - dena for short. On the APT group's leak page there is still a countdown until December 26, 2023. After that, all stolen data should be online. dena is now announcing accessibility again. The German Energy Agency – dena – reported a cyber attack on the weekend of November 11th to 12th. The servers were paralyzed and accessibility was only possible to a limited extent, according to the homepage. According to its own information, dena can now be reached again. However, further IT protection measures are still in progress. There are now…

Medusa Group publishes all Toyota FS data on the dark web

12 December 2023

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After the Medusa Group's successful attack and data theft on Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the group demanded $8 million to delete the data. Since Toyota didn't pay, all the data is now available on the darknet. The attack on Toyota Financial Services Europe & Africa (TFS) took place on November 14.11.2023, XNUMX. Shortly thereafter, TFS released a notice that all networks had been shut down as a precautionary measure due to unauthorized activity on the systems. Blackmail countdown has expired Shortly after the report by TFS, the Medusa Group published on its leak page...

What is the goal of ransomware attacks on cities and towns?

6 December 2023

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There are more and more reports in the media about cyber attacks with ransomware on cities, municipalities and their administrations. However, no administration pays the ransom. So who benefits from all this? Richard Werner, business consultant at Trend Micro, gives very interesting answers to B2B CYBER SECURITY in an interview. The list of cities and communities attacked is now really long. Just recently, 12 Bavarian communities were paralyzed and blackmailed. Before that, there was a cyber attack with ransomware on the IT service provider Südwestfalen-IT by the Akira ransomware group. The provider supplies, among other things, 72 municipalities with IT services. All…

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With AI-based NDR against ransomware

Hacker attack on many German chambers of crafts

Ransomware: Double Extortion of Akira and Royal Victims

SMEs: Stop ransomware attacks

Ransomware Trends Report 2023 is available

2024: The four most dangerous ransomware groups

Understanding ransomware in a playful way

LockBit responsible for German Energy Agency attack

Medusa Group publishes all Toyota FS data on the dark web

What is the goal of ransomware attacks on cities and towns?

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