The group behind the Maze ransomware that they stole from the city of Pensacola put out 2G of files to prove they were serious. In other words, the city has thus far refused to pay the ransom. And they don't have backups.
Multiple Chrome vulns exist in SQLite let hackers execute arbitrary code remotely. Don't use Chrome. Ok, don't use Chrome prior to 79.0.3945.79 (divided by pi, minus 13).
How orgs can defend against advanced persistent threats
- disconnect everything from the internet
- buy any antivirus company's advanced persistent threat module
- don't worry about it - they're rare
- the VP needs a new boat - maybe next year
Be careful of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwaanza and New Years themed malware. The initial version comes via snail mail, with a phrase like Merry Christmas on it. DO NOT OPEN IT. Later versions come in the form of email, with similar phrases on the subject line. Don't open these either. The most virulent, nasty malware is marked by subject lines with emojis on them. Never open these. Jonathan McAfree, from McAfree Antivirus Division (MAD) explains that if you delete them immediately, the authors will get tired and not send anymore of them.
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