Author: cisecurity

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Ransomware attacks on utilities have surged, particularly from the Lynx group, exploiting outdated systems and complex recovery processes. Organizations must enhance their cybersecurity measures to mitigate risks. #Ransomware #Cybersecurity #Utilities

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Ransomware attacks against utilities increased significantly from 2022 to 2024. The Lynx ransomware group targeted energy, oil, and gas sectors in the U.S.…
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In Q3 2024, the MS-ISAC reported a moderate shift in the Top 10 Malware list, with SocGholish remaining the most prevalent malware. Malvertisement emerged as the leading infection vector, primarily due to ongoing campaigns involving multiple malware types. This report emphasizes the importance of understanding infection vectors and the associated indicators of compromise (IoCs) for effective cybersecurity measures.…
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In Q2 2024, the MS-ISAC reported a moderate shift in the Top 10 Malware, with SocGholish remaining the most prevalent. The report highlights various malware types, their infection vectors, and associated indicators of compromise (IoCs) to aid in cybersecurity defense. #CyberSecurity #Malware #ThreatIntelligence

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SocGholish is the leading malware, comprising 60% of the list.…
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A significant IT outage caused by a CrowdStrike content update led to widespread disruptions affecting various sectors, including government and healthcare. Cyber threat actors exploited the situation by creating phishing lures and malicious domains. Organizations are advised to remain vigilant against social engineering attempts. #CyberSecurity #CrowdStrike #Phishing

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A CrowdStrike content update defect caused a global IT outage on July 19, 2024.…
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In Q1 2024, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) reported a slight shift in the Top 10 Malware, with SocGholish remaining the most prevalent. The report highlights various malware infection vectors and provides detailed descriptions and indicators of compromise for each malware variant. #Cybersecurity #Malware #ThreatIntelligence

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SocGholish is the leading malware, constituting 60% of the Top 10 Malware list.…
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In Q4 2023, the MS-ISAC reported changes in the Top 10 Malware, with SocGholish remaining the most prevalent, comprising 60% of incidents. New entries included Arechclient2 and Pegasus, while Malvertisement emerged as the leading infection vector. The report emphasizes the importance of understanding malware behavior and infection methods to enhance cybersecurity defenses.…
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