Kaseya

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

This particularly malicious type of malware affected and encrypted data across the globe with no way to reverse it. Disabling security, cancelling or wiping backups and encrypting network shares are just some of the methods used to cripple an organisation and of course, elicit bigger ransoms. Attack Severity.

Backup 111

Backup SMB Malware Insurance 111

Tenable

OCTOBER 29, 2021

According to a joint alert from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the National Security Agency (NSA), threat actors have been exploiting RDP to breach water and wastewater systems in the United States.

SMB 98

SMB Software Review Minimum Viable Product Systems Review 98

ProtectWise

MAY 15, 2017

WannaCry's primary infection vector is through publicly accessible hosts running an unpatched version of Windows via the SMB protocol. WannaCry spreads primarily over SMB, but it can also use RDP. SMB, in particular, will then be used to send an exploit for the MS17-010 vulnerability. How Does WannaCry Infect a Host?

Systems Review 75

Systems Review Software Review SMB Malware 75

Kaseya

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Globally, cybersecurity has emerged as one of the biggest challenges facing corporations, and discussions on how to prevent and defend against cyberthreats have been a focal point of MSPs and IT teams this year. Nonetheless, IT risk assessment isn’t just confined to cybersecurity.

Backup 64

Backup Disaster Recovery Weak Development Team Systems Review 64

AlienVault

MARCH 25, 2019

As 2018 drew to a close and 2019 took over, I began to see a different behavior from SMB malware authors. Some key functionality is below: Can download more malware. Malware Analysis. Stage1 - Typically the first contact or entry point for malware. This is the first part of the malware to arrive on a system.

SMB 40

SMB Malware Analysis Comparison 40

Tenable

MARCH 8, 2022

Windows Security Support Provider Interface. Windows SMB Server. Mass exploitation of that vulnerability was observed in the wild by the WannaCry ransomware , which remains one of the most destructive malware events to date. Get more information. Microsoft's March 2022 Security Updates. Windows Kernel.

Windows 99

Windows Authentication SMB .Net 99

Palo Alto Networks

MARCH 13, 2020

Artificial intelligence (AI) for security isn’t autonomous – yet. The following is a true story from a pilot Cortex XDR Managed Threat Hunting customer, and it showcases the security outcomes that can be achieved today when you pair powerful AI with elite threat hunting expertise.

Artificial Inteligence 60

Artificial Inteligence Malware Artificial Intelligence SMB 60

Tenable

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Windows SMB. While no additional information from Microsoft has been provided, the security advisory makes note that this vulnerability has been publicly disclosed. Get more information. Microsoft's September 2021 Security Updates. Tenable plugins for Microsoft September 2021 Patch Tuesday Security Updates.

Windows 87

Windows SMB Azure Storage 87

Tenable

JULY 13, 2021

Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem Service. Windows Secure Kernel Mode. Windows Security Account Manager. Windows SMB. and have been exploited in the wild as zero-days, according to Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence Center and Security Response Center. Get more information. Windows MSHTML Platform.

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Windows Software Review Malware SMB 53

AlienVault

JULY 18, 2018

This is a guest post by independent security researcher James Quinn. Continuing the 2018 trend of cryptomining malware, I’ve found another family of mining malware similar to the “massminer” discovered in early May. CVE-2017-0143, SMB exploit. CVE-2017-0146, SMB exploit. Installation.

Malware 40

Malware SMB Analysis System 40

Tenable

AUGUST 19, 2022

The government revises its cybersecurity guidance for pipeline operators. A ransomware defense guide for SMBs. Using the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls as a foundation, the Institute for Security and Technology (IST) has just released its “ Blueprint for Ransomware Defense.” .

IoT 52

IoT Malware Windows Guidelines 52

CableLabs

MAY 23, 2023

Research shows that more than a third of all businesses were victims of ransomware in 2021 , and now over a quarter of all malware has been reprovisioned for ransom. What should SMBs under attack do immediately, what decisions should they make and who should be part of the solution?

Security 98

Security SMB Technical Review Malware 98

AlienVault

OCTOBER 29, 2018

This is a guest post by independent security researcher James Quinn. In addition, take care with this portion of the malware. Malware Analysis. CVE-2017-0143, SMB exploit. CVE-2017-0146, SMB exploit. If Mask.exe detects another copy of itself, demC.Bat is run (see removal section for information).

Malware 40

Malware Windows IPv6 Analysis 40

Haft of the Spear

JULY 3, 2019

/* The first in a series of posts that will focus on fundamentals, with an eye towards providing no- or low-cost options to the SMB community, who are simultaneously target-rich and knowledge poor. */. Ransomware is a mash-up of “ransom” and “malware” (a/k/a malicious software, a/k/a computer virus). His light bulbs. Ransomware.

Company 40

Company Backup Banking SMB 40

Linux Academy

MAY 20, 2019

There are several reasons for wanting to restrict outbound communications, such as defeating malware, making data exfiltration harder, and the detection of infected hosts. SMB (TCP 445). Defeat Malware. Most malware these days is known as command and control (CNC) malware. What Traffic Should Be Blocked Outbound?

Infrastructure 60

Infrastructure Malware Firewall Systems Review 60

Brainvire

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

When you have a small or medium-sized business (SMB), a very simple thought that crosses your mind is, “ Hackers will not come for my business. I have included the above image to show you the ‘ Average cost of IT security breach consequences for SMBs across the globe as of April 2017 (in 1,000 U.S. Install Anti-malware Software.

Firewall 40

Firewall Malware Weak Development Team Backup 40

Tenable

MARCH 10, 2021

An analysis of publicly disclosed breach data by the Tenable Security Response Team (SRT) reveals 237 breaches in the healthcare sector in the calendar year 2020. million, with personally identifiable information (PII) valued at $150 per record making the industry a prime target. Source: IBM Security Cost of a Data Breach Report 2020.

Healthcare 93

Healthcare Research Systems Review Analysis 93

CTOvision

AUGUST 4, 2014

the market leader for user protection against advanced cybersecurity threats through the use of secure virtual containers, today announced updates to the Invincea platform with the general availability of FreeSpace™ 4.0 Security and usability go hand-in-hand in order to fully operationalize endpoint security.

Security 102

Security Enterprise Windows Malware 102

Kaseya

JUNE 29, 2021

Depending on the customer’s requirements, managed service providers can either oversee a single IT function, like network monitoring or cybersecurity, or oversee the entire IT environment. Think hardware, software, networks, communications systems, cybersecurity, help desk, problem resolution and even strategic planning for the future.

Security 52

Security Disaster Recovery Technical Review Systems Review 52

Lacework

MARCH 23, 2022

For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), meeting compliance can put further strain on teams already stretched thin. Many SMBs, for example, rely on 2-3 engineers or analysts to keep up with security needs as their organization grows. Anti-malware for host, containers, and Kubernetes.

Compliance 52

Compliance Systems Review Technical Review SMB 52