Microsoft patches wormable Windows 10 ‘SMBGhost’ flaw
What’s the difference between a scheduled security update and one that’s out-of-band? In this case, it’s two days. Continue reading Microsoft patches wormable Windows 10 ‘SMBGhost’ flaw
Category Archives: WannaCry
Wormable, Unpatched Microsoft Bug Threatens Corporate LANs
CVE-2020-0796 affects version 3.1.1 of Microsoft’s SMB file-sharing system and was not included in Patch Tuesday. Continue reading Wormable, Unpatched Microsoft Bug Threatens Corporate LANs
The NHS has only suffered six ransomware attacks since the WannaCry worm, investigation reveals
An investigation claims that the UK’s National Health Service, which was hit hard by the notorious WannaCry worm in 2017, has seen a marked fall in ransomware attacks since.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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Wannacry testing in lab – Not getting SMB scan attempts
So I booted up two windows 7 64bit sp1 versions in virtualbox and shared their network and the operating systems are vulnerable to the SMB exploit that the wannacry ransomware is using. The Issue is that when I’m running wire… Continue reading Wannacry testing in lab – Not getting SMB scan attempts
Biggest Malware Threats of 2019
2019 was another banner year for bots, trojans, RATS and ransomware. Let’s take a look back. Continue reading Biggest Malware Threats of 2019
12 days of Christmas Security Predictions: What lies ahead in 2020
Marked by a shortage of cyber security talent and attackers willing to exploit any vulnerability to achieve their aims, this year emphasised the need for organisations to invest in security and understand their risk posture. With the number of vendors … Continue reading 12 days of Christmas Security Predictions: What lies ahead in 2020
Lazarus APT Collaborates with Trickbot’s Anchor Project
An unprecedented connection between the North Korean APT and the crimeware giant spells trouble for global banks and other cybercrime targets. Continue reading Lazarus APT Collaborates with Trickbot’s Anchor Project
Stealthy MacOS Malware Tied to Lazarus APT
Researcher discovered a MacOS trojan hiding behind a fake crypto trading platform believed to be the work of the state-sponsored North Korean hackers behind WannaCry. Continue reading Stealthy MacOS Malware Tied to Lazarus APT
Windows 7 end-of-life is coming. How much should you worry?
Every few years, Microsoft causes some panic across industry sectors by announcing the end-of-life of one of its older Windows operating systems. In this case, Windows 7 is going “end of life” on Jan. 14, meaning Microsoft will no longer be regularly updating the system with fixes when a security vulnerability is found. The company is urging users – both consumer and enterprise – to update their systems to the latest operating system: Windows 10. As the weeks tick down until the deadline, the question becomes: how big of a security threat is this? We’ve seen the real-world attacks that can come from unpatched vulnerabilities in an out-of-date operating system. There are also valid reasons an organization could choose to hedge its bets and not upgrade. Ultimately, it is a conversation about risk, and more specifically, how much risk is an organization willing to assume in the face of a […]
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How ransomware attacks
A new report reveals what defenders should know about the most prevalent and persistent malware families. Continue reading How ransomware attacks