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SolarWinds Cyber Attack Update 12/17/2020

Scott R. Davis

Reuters talked to the security researcher Vinoth Kumar whom reportedly alerted SolarWinds back in 2019 that anyone could access the company’s update server using the password ‘solarwinds123’, adding that this could have been done by any attacker. Yesterday, Solarwinds released the hot fix 2020.2.1

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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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Double trouble: When climate change and cyber crime collide

everbridge

While local leaders, residents, and businesses were dealing with the earthquake, tsunami, and Fukushima nuclear disaster, cyber criminals launched phishing campaigns and malware attacks designed to steal money and personal information and infect systems. Think beyond single scenario planning. Communication and coordination are essential.

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Why Real-Time Encryption Detection Matters

Zerto

The tools to fight back have been evolving right alongside the malware. Existing solutions typically scan backup copies, so the data is already hours old to start with (likely from last night’s backup job) and the malware scanning process itself takes quite a few hours added on top. GB—about a 99.8% savings in amount of locked data.

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A Business Guide To Managed IT Services in Fort Lauderdale

LAN Infotech

This is the first line of defense against unauthorized access and malware. MSPs install wireless intrusion detection and prevention systems that not only enable protection but also alert the MSP of a security breach. The firewall is installed on a computer or server and is the second defender against unauthorized access or malware.

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Managing Cyberthreats to Combat Ransomware Part 1: Current Technologies

Zerto

According to the Center for Internet Security over the past six months (DEC 2021–MAY 2022), these ten malware variants consistently made up over 60% of all reported malware activity: Shlayer. Ransomware — Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access to a system, device, or file until a ransom is paid by the attack victim.

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The Threat of AI-powered Ransomware Attacks

Pure Storage

AI-powered ransomware is capable of adapting its tactics in real time and modifying malware code to evade detection. LLMs can be used to alter the source code of a piece of malware to avoid triggering rules, such as YARA rules, which identify patterns in malware families to alert a potential attack. Automating attacks.

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