Research Reports
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ResearchA Deep Dive into Avos Locker Ransomware
May 5, 2022AvosLocker is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group that appeared in 2021. The malware can run with one of the following parameters: “--help”, “--path”, “--disabledrives”, “--hide”, “--threads”, “--enablesmb”, “--brutesmb”, and “--nomutex.” The ransomware kills a list of targeted processes, deletes all Volume Shadow Copies using two commands, and clears all Windows event logs. The binary can target the logical drives as well as network shares by specifying proper arguments.
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ResearchThe CISO’s Playbook: Stay Ahead of Friday Breach Effects
February 1, 2022SecurityScorecard examined four years of data breach reports to uncover discovery trends for every day of the week. Here’s your Friday Breach Effect Report.
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ResearchLog4j Security Vulnerability
December 17, 2021Understanding the Origins, Implications, and What It Means for You. The SecurityScorecard Global Investigations team continues its investigation of the Log4j vulnerability. Using our global scanning technology, we’ve developed insights into the scope and extent of the Log4j vulnerability.
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ResearchProactive Security Measures for Global Maritime Shipping
December 17, 2021New research from SecurityScorecard analyzed the cybersecurity health of 100 global shipping container companies and found that high severity cyber vulnerabilities pose a significant risk to U.S. maritime security and major supply chain risks. Read more in the report here, including what the industry can do to combat these issues.
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ResearchThe Increase in Ransomware Attacks on Local Governments
What makes organizations in the public sector vulnerable to ransomware?
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ResearchBrute Force Attempts May Have Preceded Ransomware Attack on School District
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