Manufacturing, Ransomware and Security awareness

OmniVision disclosed a data breach after the 2023 Cactus ransomware attack

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2024

The digital imaging products manufacturer OmniVision disclosed a data breach after the 2023 ransomware attack. The company designs and develops digital imaging products for use in mobile phones, laptops, netbooks and webcams, security and surveillance cameras, entertainment, automotive and medical imaging systems.

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LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC

Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2023

The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have hacked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The LockBit ransomware group this week claimed to have hacked the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ( TSMC ) and $70 million ransom. continues the statement.

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Global Optics Provider Hit with Ransomware Attack and a $10M Ransom

KnowBe4

APRIL 23, 2024

Global optics manufacturer Hoya had business operations at its headquarters and several business divisions impacted and is now facing a “No Negotiation / No Discount Policy” $10 million ransom decision to make.

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FBI warns of ransomware attacks targeting the food and agriculture sector

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

FBI warns ransomware gangs are actively targeting organizations in the food and agriculture sector. Small farms, large producers, processors and manufacturers, and markets and restaurants are particularly exposed to ransomware attacks. ” reads the FBI’s PIN.

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CISA, NSA, FBI, and MS-ISAC Release Phishing Prevention Guidance

KnowBe4

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The joint guide outlines phishing techniques malicious actors commonly use and provides guidance for both network defenders and software manufacturers to reduce the impact of phishing techniques used in obtaining credentials and deploying malware. We could not agree more.

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Experts link Raspberry Robin Malware to Evil Corp cybercrime gang

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The malware was first spotted on September 2021, the experts observed it targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. The DEV-0206-associated FakeUpdates activity on affected systems has since led to follow-on actions resembling DEV-0243 pre-ransomware behavior.”. Search for the IOCs in your environment.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – November 6, 2023 – Windows Drivers and Exchange Flaws

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Other major flaws appeared in the NGINX Ingress Controller for Kubernetes, Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server, and Apache ActiveMQ — and the latter two have already been targeted in ransomware attacks. 3 to report that the vulnerability is being actively exploited, which Rapid7 said includes ransomware attacks.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #20 [Foot in the Door] The Q1 2023's Top-Clicked Phishing Scams | INFOGRAPHIC

KnowBe4

MAY 16, 2023

Ransomware by far the leading cause of cyber insurance losses Cyber Insurer Munich Re recently released their "Cyber insurance: Risks and Trends 2023" report which provides us with some insight into the state of attacks and the impact on cyber insurance. billion in 2022 and projected to reach $33.3 billion by 2027. "3x

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Malvertising Campaign Targets IoT Devices: GeoEdge

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2021

Simon Aldama, principal security advisor at IT services management company Netenrich, told eSecurity Planet that the risks associated with IoT security currently will get worse before they get better. In addition, organizations can adopt Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) access methods.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. 11, 2023 – Android Update Fixes 33 Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

While Google Pixel devices automatically receive monthly security updates, other device manufacturers may take a little longer to deploy updates since they need to test and tailor fixes for certain hardware setups. This vulnerability has been exploited by ransomware groups to gain initial access to corporate networks.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #21 [Double Trouble] 78% of Ransomware Victims Face Multiple Extortions in Scary Trend

KnowBe4

MAY 23, 2023

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #21 | May 23rd, 2023 [Double Trouble] 78% of Ransomware Victims Face Multiple Extortions in Scary Trend New data sheds light on how likely your organization will succumb to a ransomware attack, whether you can recover your data, and what's inhibiting a proper security posture.

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Avoslocker ransomware gang targets US critical infrastructure

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported that AvosLocker ransomware is being used in attacks targeting US critical infrastructure. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a joint cybersecurity advisory warning of AvosLocker ransomware attacks targeting multiple US critical infrastructure. Pierluigi Paganini.

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ENISA 2023 Threat Landscape Report: Key Findings and Recommendations

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Some of the key findings of the report are: Ransomware still gets top of the podium, accounting for 34% of EU threats. Ransomware attacks are expected to continue to rise in frequency and sophistication. Adjust the awareness training to consider the evolving threat landscape and attacking tactics.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #10 [Eye Opener] BusinessWeek: The Satellite Hack Everyone Is Finally Talking About

KnowBe4

MARCH 7, 2023

New-school security awareness training teaches your employees to recognize social engineering tactics so they can avoid falling for phishing attacks. In a press briefing, she said ransomware was something they had "already begun to tackle through domestic work targeting the most virulent ransomware actors."

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Information Management Today

OmniVision disclosed a data breach after the 2023 Cactus ransomware attack

LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC

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Global Optics Provider Hit with Ransomware Attack and a $10M Ransom

FBI warns of ransomware attacks targeting the food and agriculture sector

CISA, NSA, FBI, and MS-ISAC Release Phishing Prevention Guidance

Experts link Raspberry Robin Malware to Evil Corp cybercrime gang

Weekly Vulnerability Recap – November 6, 2023 – Windows Drivers and Exchange Flaws

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #20 [Foot in the Door] The Q1 2023's Top-Clicked Phishing Scams | INFOGRAPHIC

Malvertising Campaign Targets IoT Devices: GeoEdge

Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. 11, 2023 – Android Update Fixes 33 Vulnerabilities

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #21 [Double Trouble] 78% of Ransomware Victims Face Multiple Extortions in Scary Trend

Avoslocker ransomware gang targets US critical infrastructure

ENISA 2023 Threat Landscape Report: Key Findings and Recommendations

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #10 [Eye Opener] BusinessWeek: The Satellite Hack Everyone Is Finally Talking About

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