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SolarWinds Cyber Attack Update 12/17/2020

Scott R. Davis

Here the malware sits dormant for 12 to 14 days before calling the domain, so it may take some time to discover who is affected. I would expect more information coming to light over the upcoming days and weeks, as with any cyber-attack of this magnitude there are multiple people investigating and digging into the malware.

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A hacker’s predictions on enterprise malware risk

Behavior Group

2020 has ended with a stunning display of nation-state cyber capabilities. hacker’s, malware, risk These breaches are reminders that no organization… Continue reading. hacker’s, malware, risk These breaches are reminders that no organization… Continue reading. government with its intrusions into FireEye and the U.S.

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The Aftermath: Steps to Recovering from a Malware Attack

Reciprocity

Malware (shorthand for “malicious software”) is any intrusive software that can infiltrate your computer systems to damage or destroy them or to steal data from them. The most common types of malware attacks include viruses, worms, Trojans, and ransomware. Malware attacks are pervasive, and can be devastating to an unprepared business.

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BCM Trends for 2020

Stratogrid Advisory

BCM Trends for 2020! Last Updated on May 31, 2020 by Alex Jankovic. Readers Note: This article was originally published in December of 2019 and before unprecedented COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020. DRI predicts that terrorism may make a significant return to western targets in 2020. Reading Time: 4 minutes. Cyber Threats.

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Is Your Printer The Biggest Security Threat In Your Office?

LAN Infotech

If I asked you to name the biggest cybersecurity threats in your office, youd probably say phishing e-mails, malware or weak passwords. In 2020, Cybernews ran what they called the Printer Hack Experiment. If compromised, they can be used as an entry point to install malware or ransomware, or steal data from other devices.

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Double trouble: When climate change and cyber crime collide

everbridge

Recently, during the severe wildfires in California between 2018 and 2020, phishing attacks and scams pretending to be wildfire relief efforts were widespread. During the most challenging times, they must be the most vigilant of phishing, malware, and scams. Think beyond single scenario planning.

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Understanding the Impacts of a Ransomware Attack

NexusTek

In some cases, malware is downloaded when an employee visits a malicious website, also known as “drive-by downloading.” 2020, June 19). 2020, May 13). Most employees have no idea that they’ve opened the door to a ransomware attack at this stage. References: 1.Drapkin, Drapkin, A. 2022, February 7). Fruhlinger, J. Infrascale.

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