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29 September 2021  — 2 min read
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29 September 2021  — 2 min read
Google issues emergency fix for critical Chrome vulnerability
Google recently released an emergency security patch for the Chrome web browser, fixing a zero-day vulnerability that is being actively exploited in the wild.
26 September 2021  — 2 min read
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26 September 2021  — 2 min read
Fileless malware campaign uses HCrypt variant to install Trojans
A new fileless malware campaign known as Water Basilisk is using a new variant of HCrypt to install a number of remote access Trojans (RATs) onto victims' computers.
25 September 2021  — 2 min read
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25 September 2021  — 2 min read
BulletProofLink delivers widespread phishing-as-a-service
A large-scale phishing-as-a-service operation, dubbed BulletProofLink, has been discovered to be providing attackers with everything they need for social engineering attacks — from phishing kits and templates, to hosting services and other useful tools.
24 September 2021  — 2 min read
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24 September 2021  — 2 min read
Italian Mafia members arrested over alleged cybercrime activity
Over 100 Italian Mafia members have been arrested for a variety of cybercrime actions, including business email compromise (BEC) scams, SIM swapping, and phishing.
23 September 2021  — 2 min read
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23 September 2021  — 2 min read
BlackMatter ransomware claims new high-value targets
The BlackMatter ransomware gang has recently carried out successful attacks against two new high-value targets: New Cooperative and Marketron.
23 September 2021  — 2 min read
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23 September 2021  — 2 min read
Ransomware hits Missouri Delta Medical Center, patient records stolen
The Missouri Delta Medical Center has confirmed that they suffered a ransomware attack last week, and the Hive cybercrime group is claiming responsibility. While the infection vector has not yet been disclosed, Hive has successfully used malicious emails in the past for incursion purposes.
22 September 2021  — 1 min read
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22 September 2021  — 1 min read
AV-TEST names Acronis Cyber Protect a leader among endpoint security solutions
AV-Test declared Acronis Cyber Protect a clear leader in endpoint protection for MSPs in a recent comparative test. The report analyzed Acronis Cyber Protect 15, Fortinet (Forticlient 7), N-able (Managed Antivirus 6.6) and Webroot (SecureAnywhere Business 9) on Windows 10 Professional.
20 September 2021  — 2 min read
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20 September 2021  — 2 min read
Malicious Linux implementation of Cobalt Strike threatens organizations worldwide
Cobalt Strike, a legitimate tool used by security researchers for penetration testing, has been found in the wild supporting Linux-based attacks.
17 September 2021  — 2 min read
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17 September 2021  — 2 min read
REvil ransomware gang returns after two-month hiatus
Two months after shutting down, the notorious ransomware gang REvil seems to have resumed its operations.
17 September 2021  — 2 min read
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17 September 2021  — 2 min read
Patch Tuesday brings fixes for multiple severe vulnerabilities
September's Patch Tuesday is here, and brings quite a few important security updates. In addition to the 85 patches for 37 products released by Microsoft, Apple has patched five vulnerabilities, and Google has fixed nine security holes in their Chrome browser.
16 September 2021  — 5 min read
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16 September 2021  — 5 min read
IT in the age of AIOps
MSPs have a lot to gain from AIOps, including reduced costs, superior service delivery, and better cybersecurity. Let's explore the benefits this new technology enables, and how Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud delivers AIOps as part and parcel of its products and solutions
15 September 2021  — 2 min read
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15 September 2021  — 2 min read
Olympus Corporation shuts down networks after cyberattack
Olympus Corporation, the Japan-based manufacturer of optical and digital camera equipment, has announced that they are investigating a cyberattack. The BlackMatter ransomware gang is suspected to be responsible.