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Why Active Directory Attack Paths are the Secret to Many Successful Ransomware Attacks

By gaining control of an organization’s AD, the adversary seizes the power to deploy ransomware to all systems through several mechanisms.

January 19, 2022 Andy Robbins Leave a Comment

It’s no secret that most major enterprises across the globe use Microsoft Active Directory (AD) for identity and access management. This ubiquity is also one of the predominant reasons AD is such a popular and attractive target for adversaries. What remains a mystery to many enterprises, however, is how adversaries – including the malicious actors […]

FBI: Don’t Insert USB Drives That Suspiciously Arrive In The Mail

Organizations should be on the lookout for suspicious USB drives that arrive in the mail, as they may contain ransomware, FBI says.

January 10, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Organizations in the transportation, defense and insurance industries should be on the lookout for suspicious USB drives that arrive in the mail, as they may contain malicious payloads and ransomware. According to a new FBI alert obtained by CNN, The Record, Bleeping Computer and other publications, the ransomware group FIN7—the same group behind the BlackMatter […]

This New Ransomware Strain Uses Safe Mode, Remote Desktop Tools

Sophos details new ransomware family that leverages Safe Mode and IT management tools to maintain persistence in victim networks.

December 22, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Ransomware remains the top cybersecurity concern for businesses around the world, with new strains and operators popping up routinely, including one detailed by cybersecurity firm Sophos that leverages Safe Mode on target computers to disable third-party drivers and endpoint protection products. In a post and a series of tweets, the company introduces the IT community […]

Threat Actors Find Honeypot of Insecurely Exposed Services Within 24 Hours

Threat actors find 80% of misconfigured and exposed services in public cloud within 24hrs as part of Unit 42's global honeypot.

November 30, 2021 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

Security researchers from Unit 42, the research arm of cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks, set out a honeypot infrastructure of 320 nodes globally to better understand the attacks against exposed services in public clouds, and  80% of the 320 honeypots were compromised within the first 24. According to the company’s report, all honeypots were compromised […]

Report: $590 Million Suspicious Ransomware Payments Over First Half Of 2021

The value of suspicious activity reports related to ransomware payments during the first six months of 2021 has already exceeded last year's.

October 18, 2021 TD Staff Leave a Comment

According to a new report from the U.S. Department of the Treasury on suspicious activity reports (SARs) filed by financial institutions, the value of suspicious activity reports filed related to ransomware payments during the first six months of the year has already exceeded the value reported for all of last year. The department’s Financial Trend […]

Amazon Unveils Black Friday-Worthy Deals Earlier Than Ever, Giving Customers Access to Incredible Holiday Savings Now Across Every Category

October 4, 2021 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Customers can shop early and save big with Black Friday-worthy deals available today—epic deals can be found across every category with incredible discounts on top brands, the season’s must-have products, and a wide selection from small businesses and handmade artisans Amazon revealed its biggest-ever selection of holiday gift guides, including the popular Holiday Toy List, […]

Report: DDoS Attacks Increasing As Record-Setting Year Is Anticipated

Ransomware gangs are using DDoS attacks to further pressure victims into paying large ransoms as attacks surge, new Netscout report finds.

September 23, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

It’s not just ransomware and supply chain cyberattacks that IT pros have to defend against, according to a new report that indicates DDoS attacks are also increasing in frequency and scope. According to cybersecurity company Netscout, there were 5.4 million distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in the first half of 2021, which is an 11% increase from […]

There Is No Evidence Russia-based Ransomware Is Slowing Down

U.S. law enforcement and cybersecurity experts say cybercriminals are still operating in Russia with impunity.

September 16, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

When rEvil went dark over the summer, some thought that the U.S. government’s pressure on Russia for allowing ransomware gangs to operate in the country was paying off. However, the ransomware gang that leveraged the Kaseya platform to infect over 1,000 organizations has since resurfaced, and there are no clear signs that the Russian government […]

Intermediate-level Cybersecurity Certifications You Should Consider in 2021

These mid-level cybersecurity certifications can boost your knowledge of IT security standards and best practices.

September 14, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cyberattacks continue to be a thorn in the side of organizations around the world, and there is really no sign of a slowdown in ransomware and other cyberattacks. If you’re in the IT field, chances are you have a working knowledge of cybersecurity standards and can build, maintain, manager and monitor a secure network. However, […]

Ransomware Attacks Increase Threefold; IT Must Adapt

According to NCC Group, ransomware attacks have increased threefold this year as bad actors become more sophisticated and organized.

September 8, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

When the U.S. government began pressuring Russia to do more to stop ransomware groups originating from that country from attacking U.S.-based organizations, IT and cybersecurity professionals were hopeful that those actions would pay off. Shortly after a meeting between the two country’s leaders, infamous ransomware group rEvil went dark, which some thought was a sign […]