The malware appeared in August with an ambitious roadmap (think ransomware, DDoS) that could make it ‘the most feature-rich Android malware on the market.’
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IOTW: Medical data of more than 73,000 patients shared in Singapore breach
Singapore authorities issue warning to all licensed healthcare institutions to remain vigilant and ensure the security of their IT assets following the attack
Yandex Pummeled by Potent Meris DDoS Botnet
Record-breaking distributed denial of service attack targets Russia’s version of Google – Yandex.
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Top Steps for Ransomware Recovery and Preparation
Alex Restrepo, Virtual Data Center Solutions at Veritas Technologies, discusses post-attack restoration options, and how to prepare for another one in the future.
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MyRepublic Data Breach Raises Data-Protection Questions
The incident raises considerations for security for critical data housed in third-party infrastructure, researchers say.
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McDonald’s Email Blast Includes Password to Monopoly Game Database
Usernames, passwords for database sent in prize redemption emails.
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Thousands of Fortinet VPN Account Credentials Leaked
They were posted for free by former Babuk gang members who’ve bickered, squabbled and huffed off to start their own darn ransomware businesses, dagnabbit.
What Ragnar Locker Got Wrong About Ransomware Negotiators – Podcast
There are a lot of "tells" that the ransomware group doesn’t understand how negotiators work, despite threatening to dox data if victims call for help.
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Three US state laws are providing safe harbor against breaches
Three US state laws passed between 2018 and 2021 are encouraging organizations not currently following a cybersecurity control framework to look to update their security programs
Netgear Smart Switches Open to Complete Takeover
The Demon’s Cries, Draconian Fear and Seventh Inferno security bugs are high-severity entryways to corporate networks.
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