Rhysida using Oyster Backdoor to deliver ransomware
In a recent attack, Rhysida used a new variant of the Oyster backdoor, also known as Broomstick.
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CrowdStrike security update leads to widespread outages
A CrowdStrike security update has left thousands of organizations unable to boot their Windows computers.
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Ransomware review: July 2024
In June, LockBit said it breached the Federal Reserve and Black Basta was seen exploiting a Windows zero-day.
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Credential Dumping: How ransomware gangs steal login data and how to detect it
Get the ins and outs of Credential Dumping.
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How the world’s worst ransomware gang avoids detection
Look at a real example of how LockBit used LOTL techniques on a ThreatDown MDR client.
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From weeks to hours: Why ransomware attacks are getting quicker
Businesses will need to adapt as ransomware gangs take less time to steal and encrypt data than ever before.
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US gov bans Kaspersky sales and updates, says “switch to an alternative” immediately
A "significant number" of US companies have just three months to find alternative endpoint protection.
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Enhancing ThreatDown Admin App notifications: Multi-method delivery now available
The ThreatDown Admin app has a new notification update available.
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Ransomware review: June 2024, a year-high 470 attacks recorded
In May, we recorded a total of 470 known ransomware attacks, including some sickening attacks on healthcare.
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5 early signs of a ransomware attack (based on real examples)
Spot the five early signs of ransomware gangs moving laterally through your network.
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Akira ransomware gang: Who they are and how to prevent infection
Who is the Akira ransomware gang and how can you block them?
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Ransomware review: May 2024
April was the second most active month of 2024 as ransomware groups positioned themselves to take over from LockBit and…
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ThreatDown earns “Product of the Year” from AVLab
Delve into how ThreatDown outperformed competitors in exhaustive testing.
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The anatomy of a Medusa ransomware attack: ThreatDown MDR team investigates
In early April 2024, a prominent service chain in the United States fell victim to a Medusa ransomware attack.
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Medusa ransomware: What organizations need to know
Organizations beware: the Medusa ransomware gang is on the rise.
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5 key benefits of the ConnectWise Asio and ThreatDown Integration for MSPs
See how our latest integration with ConnectWise can help your organization.
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Cybercrime Has Gone Machine-Scale
AI is automating malware faster than security can adapt.
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