Ransomware attack hits Nevada state agencies, data stolen

🚨 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁. Nevada’s state agencies were forced offline after a ransomware attack shut down essential services. Data was exfiltrated – proving once again that local governments are vulnerable. 💡 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? Since 2018, over 𝟱𝟮𝟱 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 have been hit by ransomware, costing an estimated $𝟭.𝟬𝟵𝗕 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. BMM Testlabs' BIG Cyber helps you get ahead with proactive testing, assessment, and monitoring so attackers don’t find the weaknesses first. 📞 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://smpl.is/ac1fa 🔗 Source: https://smpl.is/ac1f8 #BIGCyber #BMMTestlabs #Ransomware #IncidentResponse #DMVAttack #CyberRisk #VulnerabilityAssessment #PenetrationTesting #Cybersecurity #PCIDSSCompliance

Why Do We Need IDPS Together with EDR? EDR examines what is happening inside the computer. It can detect suspicious actions, like ransomware or other irregular processes, and then stops them. IDPS examines the network. It can detect and prevent dangerous traffic, scans, or attacks before they reach the end point. Using only one of them, will create blind spots. But when using both, we achieve stronger protection—network and endpoint working together. #CyberSecurity #EDR #IDPS #NetworkSecurity #EndpointSecurity #InfoSec #DefenseInDepth #Ransomware

FBI releases malware free botnets only to be taken again by hackers, after - https://lnkd.in/eWkPfixw In a significant move, the FBI recently announced the release of over 95,000 devices that had been previously compromised by botnets. These devices, which were once under the control of malicious actors, have been cleansed of malware and are now back to normal operations. However, this brief moment of relief was short-lived. Within a matter of weeks, nearly a quarter of these devices found themselves reinfected, with cybercriminals leveraging them to further their malicious activities, including ransomware distribution and the execution of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.   What Are Botnets?   To understand the implications of this incident, […] [read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/eWkPfixw] #cybersecurity #informationsecurity #cybersecurityinsiders Join our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eTaBGaWv

[Blog] #Infostealers are stealthily driving a huge cybercrime economy, frequently beginning with credentials that cost no more than a meal. Justin Timothy, Principal Threat Intelligence Consultant at GuidePoint Security, explains how these threats function, the #DarkWeb economy supporting them, and what defenders can implement to remain proactive. Read more: https://okt.to/VzgdHA #Cybersecurity #Infostealers #Malware

#OnThisDay in 2021, the notorious REvil ransomware group reappeared. Just a few weeks after going quiet. Their return wasn’t subtle. It was a warning. A warning that ransomware groups are more persistent than we’d like to believe. REvil had already disrupted major corporations and supply chains. When their servers suddenly went dark in July, some assumed law enforcement had won. But by August 23, they were back online. Same group. Same tactics. Same threat. This wasn’t just a comeback. It was a wake-up call: · Ransomware groups evolve quickly · Disruptions are often temporary · Sophisticated actors are constantly adapting The lesson? Threats don’t disappear. They regroup. And when they do, they often return stronger. That’s why your cybersecurity strategy can’t be a one-time project. It needs to evolve, too: · Backups should be tested regularly · Endpoint defenses must be kept current · Response plans should be ready to deploy · Training needs to be more frequent REvil proved that cybercriminals don’t rest. So, neither should we. #Cybersecurity #Ransomware #REvil #IncidentResponse #ThreatIntelligence #ITSecurity

#OnThisDay in 2021, the notorious REvil ransomware group reappeared. Just a few weeks after going quiet. Their return wasn’t subtle. It was a warning. A warning that ransomware groups are more persistent than we’d like to believe. REvil had already disrupted major corporations and supply chains. When their servers suddenly went dark in July, some assumed law enforcement had won. But by August 23, they were back online. Same group. Same tactics. Same threat. This wasn’t just a comeback. It was a wake-up call: · Ransomware groups evolve quickly · Disruptions are often temporary · Sophisticated actors are constantly adapting The lesson? Threats don’t disappear. They regroup. And when they do, they often return stronger. That’s why your cybersecurity strategy can’t be a one-time project. It needs to evolve, too: · Backups should be tested regularly · Endpoint defenses must be kept current · Response plans should be ready to deploy · Training needs to be more frequent REvil proved that cybercriminals don’t rest. So, neither should we. #Cybersecurity #Ransomware #REvil #IncidentResponse #ThreatIntelligence #ITSecurity

#OnThisMonth in 2021, the notorious REvil ransomware group reappeared. Just a few weeks after going quiet. Their return wasn’t subtle. It was a warning. A warning that ransomware groups are more persistent than we’d like to believe. REvil had already disrupted major corporations and supply chains. When their servers suddenly went dark in July, some assumed law enforcement had won. But by August 23, they were back online. Same group. Same tactics. Same threat. This wasn’t just a comeback. It was a wake-up call: · Ransomware groups evolve quickly · Disruptions are often temporary · Sophisticated actors are constantly adapting The lesson? Threats don’t disappear. They regroup. And when they do, they often return stronger. That’s why your cybersecurity strategy can’t be a one-time project. It needs to evolve, too: · Backups should be tested regularly · Endpoint defenses must be kept current · Response plans should be ready to deploy · Training needs to be more frequent REvil proved that cybercriminals don’t rest. So, neither should we. #Cybersecurity #Ransomware #REvil #IncidentResponse #ThreatIntelligence #ITSecurity

Boards say “never negotiate”. But if push came to shove? Most wouldn’t. The UK’s public sector might soon be forced to prove it. Cyber emergencies don’t give boards the luxury of theory - only response. 💬 Would your organisation really hold the line? 📖 Read our full take: Ransomware Rules and Realities: Why UK Businesses Say One Thing and Do Another https://lnkd.in/dsEv-jar #Cybersecurity #Ransomware #EmergencyResponse #EnhaloCyber

Check out how #Infostealers are quietly driving a huge cybercrime economy, often beginning with stolen credentials that can be bought for the price of a lunch. Justin Timothy, Principal Threat Intelligence Consultant at GuidePoint Security, delves into the operations of these threats, the underlying #DarkWeb economy, and strategies for defenders to stay one step ahead. Read more: https://okt.to/NKm2Qd #Cybersecurity #Infostealers #Malware

[Blog] #Infostealers are quietly fueling a massive cybercrime economy—often starting with credentials worth the price of lunch. Justin Timothy, Principal Threat Intelligence Consultant at GuidePoint Security, breaks down how these threats operate, the #DarkWeb economy behind them and what defenders can do to stay ahead. Read more: https://okt.to/GnTcOz #Cybersecurity #Infostealers #Malware