Black Basta Ransomware Uses Microsoft Teams

How Black Basta Ransomware Uses Microsoft Teams to Breach Networks

Ravi Jain
The sources discuss the evolving tactics of the Black Basta ransomware group, which leverages Microsoft Teams to deceive employees into granting remote access to their systems. The group creates fake IT support accounts within the platform and uses social engineering techniques to convince employees to install malicious software, ultimately allowing them to gain control of the network. The sources also outline various preventative measures that companies can take to protect themselves from Black Basta attacks, including limiting external communication on Teams, enabling multi-factor authentication, and providing comprehensive cybersecurity training to employees. Additionally, the sources highlight the services offered by Technijian, a cybersecurity firm that specializes in defending against ransomware threats like Black Basta. ... Read More
Henry Schein Discloses Data Breach a Year After Ransomware Attack

Henry Schein Discloses Data Breach a Year After Ransomware Attack

Ravi Jain
This document details a significant data breach affecting Henry Schein, a global healthcare solutions provider. The breach was caused by two consecutive ransomware attacks by the BlackCat (ALPHV) group, which resulted in the theft of approximately 35 terabytes of sensitive data. The breach impacted over 166,000 individuals, potentially exposing their names, Social Security numbers, medical data, and financial information. Henry Schein has responded by offering credit monitoring services to affected individuals and has taken steps to improve its cybersecurity measures. The document also explores the impact of data breaches on individuals and organizations, emphasizing the importance of robust cybersecurity practices and the role of cyber insurance in mitigating risks. ... Read More
Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability CVE-2024-38094: Urgent Patch

Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability Under Active Exploit

Ravi Jain
The source describes a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-38094, affecting Microsoft SharePoint. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a SharePoint server, which could compromise sensitive data and potentially take control of entire sites. This vulnerability is especially concerning because it is actively exploited and a proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available on GitHub. The source explains how the vulnerability works, its potential impact, and provides steps organizations can take to mitigate risk, including applying the latest security patches, restricting access, and implementing network segmentation. ... Read More
Georgia Election Officials Cyberattack

Georgia Election Officials Thwart Cyberattack from Foreign Country

Ravi Jain
recent cyberattack on Georgia's election website, exploring the motivations behind such attacks and highlighting the crucial role of cybersecurity in protecting elections. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between government and private cybersecurity firms, like Cloudflare, to mitigate these threats. The document also introduces Technijian, a cybersecurity firm offering a range of solutions to safeguard organizations from various digital threats. ... Read More
Veeam CVE-2024-40711

Critical Veeam CVE Actively Exploited in Ransomware Attacks

Ravi Jain
A critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-40711, in Veeam Backup and Replication software is being actively exploited by ransomware groups. This vulnerability allows attackers to remotely execute malicious code. Despite Veeam issuing a patch in August 2024, many systems remain unpatched, leaving them vulnerable to attack. Cybersecurity agencies are urging organizations to prioritize patching their Veeam systems and are closely tracking ransomware activity related to the exploit. The vulnerability has been exploited in attacks involving the Akira and Fog ransomware variants. The widespread use of Veeam in enterprise environments makes it a prime target for ransomware groups. ... Read More