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Ransomware Attack Over Publicly Shared SMB2 Connections and Staying Protected with Seqrite Ransomware continues to evolve as one of the most devastating cybersecurity threats, and attackers are finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities. One such method involves targeting publicly...
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How Attackers Exploit BitLocker: Turning Legitimate Tools into Ransomware Weapons Introduction The ransomware landscape is evolving rapidly, with attackers constantly refining their techniques to outwit security defenses. One alarming trend is the weaponization of trusted tools like Microsoft’s BitLocker....
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Exposed SMB: The Hidden Risk Behind ‘WantToCry’ Ransomware Attacks Introduction In today’s digital landscape, ransomware attacks are evolving at an alarming rate, leveraging overlooked vulnerabilities to infiltrate systems. One such weakness is misconfigured Server Message Block (SMB) services, which...
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How To Defend Against Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): A Comprehensive Approach In today’s time, one of the most formidable threats organizations face today is the Advanced Persistent Threat (APT). These sophisticated, targeted attacks are designed to infiltrate networks, steal...
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Seqrite Labs APT-Team has recently discovered multiple campaigns involving fake PayPal lures. These are targeting individuals around the globe with a new variant of ransomware known as Cronus. In this case, the malware is developed in PowerShell and is...
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How to Avoid Falling for Fake Emails like “You Have Been Under Surveillance” A recent email scam titled “You Have Been Under Surveillance” is a classic example of a sextortion scam. These scams involve cybercriminals threatening to expose sensitive...
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Ghost Locker is a Ransomware-as-a-Service (Raas) created by GhostSec [hacktivist groups]. In October 2023, GhostSec launched the GhostLocker framework. After their successful collaborative operations with the Stormous ransomware group in July 2023, GhostLocker ransomware operators provide various options for...
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Introduction: Originating in March 2023, Abyss Locker, a recently established ransomware operation, has swiftly targeted companies, transforming into a significant threat across various sectors, such as industrial control systems (ICS), enterprises, and public-sector organizations. It poses a significant threat...
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Ransomware attacks today have become increasingly prevalent and sophisticated. One such alarming trend is the surge in remote ransomware attacks, also known as malicious remote encryption. This attack vector involves using compromised endpoints to encrypt data on other devices...
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Cerber is a strain of ransomware that was first identified in early 2016. It is a type of malware that encrypts a victim’s files and demands a ransom for the decryption key needed to unlock the files. Cerber, like...