Anatomy Of Ransomware Attack

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  anatomy of ransomware attack: Ransomware Revealed Nihad A. Hassan, 2019-11-06 Know how to mitigate and handle ransomware attacks via the essential cybersecurity training in this book so you can stop attacks before they happen. Learn the types of ransomware, distribution methods, internal structure, families (variants), defense strategies, recovery methods, and legal issues related to reporting ransomware incidents to authorities and other affected parties. This book also teaches you how to develop a ransomware incident response plan to minimize ransomware damage and recover normal operations quickly. Ransomware is a category of malware that can encrypt your computer and mobile device files until you pay a ransom to unlock them. Ransomware attacks are considered the most prevalent cybersecurity threats today—the number of new ransomware variants has grown 30-fold since 2015 and they currently account for roughly 40% of all spam messages. Attacks have increased in occurrence from one every 40 seconds to one every 14 seconds. Government and private corporations are targets. Despite the security controls set by organizations to protect their digital assets, ransomware is still dominating the world of security and will continue to do so in the future. Ransomware Revealed discusses the steps to follow if a ransomware infection occurs, such as how to pay the ransom through anonymous payment methods, perform a backup and restore your affected files, and search online to find a decryption tool to unlock (decrypt) your files for free. Mitigation steps are discussed in depth for both endpoint devices and network systems. What You Will Learn Be aware of how ransomware infects your system Comprehend ransomware components in simple terms Recognize the different types of ransomware familiesIdentify the attack vectors employed by ransomware to infect computer systemsKnow how to prevent ransomware attacks from successfully comprising your system and network (i.e., mitigation strategies) Know what to do if a successful ransomware infection takes place Understand how to pay the ransom as well as the pros and cons of paying Set up a ransomware response plan to recover from such attacks Who This Book Is For Those who do not specialize in the cybersecurity field (but have adequate IT skills) and want to fully understand the anatomy of ransomware threats. Although most of the book's content will be understood by ordinary computer users, it will also prove useful for experienced IT users aiming to understand the ins and outs of ransomware threats without diving deep into the technical jargon of the internal structure of ransomware.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Ransomware Allan Liska, Timothy Gallo, 2016-11-21 The biggest online threat to businesses and consumers today is ransomware, a category of malware that can encrypt your computer files until you pay a ransom to unlock them. With this practical book, you’ll learn how easily ransomware infects your system and what steps you can take to stop the attack before it sets foot in the network. Security experts Allan Liska and Timothy Gallo explain how the success of these attacks has spawned not only several variants of ransomware, but also a litany of ever-changing ways they’re delivered to targets. You’ll learn pragmatic methods for responding quickly to a ransomware attack, as well as how to protect yourself from becoming infected in the first place. Learn how ransomware enters your system and encrypts your files Understand why ransomware use has grown, especially in recent years Examine the organizations behind ransomware and the victims they target Learn how wannabe hackers use Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) to launch campaigns Understand how ransom is paid—and the pros and cons of paying Use methods to protect your organization’s workstations and servers
  anatomy of ransomware attack: The Anatomy of a Cyber Attack Abufaizur Rahman Abusalih Rahumath Ali, 2024-09-30 The Anatomy of a Cyber Attack multifaceted stages of cyber assaults, exploring how attackers breach systems, exploit vulnerabilities, and achieve their malicious objectives. The book breaks down the cyber-attack lifecycle, covering reconnaissance, delivery methods, exploitation, command-and-control, and data exfiltration. With real-world case studies and detailed analyses, it guides readers through each phase, highlighting defensive strategies and advanced threat mitigation techniques to prevent and respond to potential attacks. This resource equips cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts with practical insights for strengthening their defenses against a constantly evolving cyber threat landscape.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Emerging Technology in Modelling and Graphics Jyotsna Kumar Mandal, Debika Bhattacharya, 2019-07-16 The book covers cutting-edge and advanced research in modelling and graphics. Gathering high-quality papers presented at the First International Conference on Emerging Technology in Modelling and Graphics, held from 6 to 8 September 2018 in Kolkata, India, it addresses topics including: image processing and analysis, image segmentation, digital geometry for computer imaging, image and security, biometrics, video processing, medical imaging, and virtual and augmented reality.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Computational Intelligence in Information Systems Wida Susanty Haji Suhaili, Nor Zainah Siau, Saiful Omar, Somnuk Phon-Amuaisuk, 2021 This book constitutes the Proceeding of the Computational Intelligence in Information Systems conference (CIIS 2020), held in Brunei, January 25-27, 2021. The CIIS conference provides a platform for researchers to exchange the latest ideas and to present new research advances in general areas related to computational intelligence and its applications. The 23 revised papers presented in this book have been carefully selected from 55 submissions. .
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Effective Model-Based Systems Engineering John M. Borky, Thomas H. Bradley, 2018-09-08 This textbook presents a proven, mature Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodology that has delivered success in a wide range of system and enterprise programs. The authors introduce MBSE as the state of the practice in the vital Systems Engineering discipline that manages complexity and integrates technologies and design approaches to achieve effective, affordable, and balanced system solutions to the needs of a customer organization and its personnel. The book begins with a summary of the background and nature of MBSE. It summarizes the theory behind Object-Oriented Design applied to complex system architectures. It then walks through the phases of the MBSE methodology, using system examples to illustrate key points. Subsequent chapters broaden the application of MBSE in Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA), real-time systems, cybersecurity, networked enterprises, system simulations, and prototyping. The vital subject of system and architecture governance completes the discussion. The book features exercises at the end of each chapter intended to help readers/students focus on key points, as well as extensive appendices that furnish additional detail in particular areas. The self-contained text is ideal for students in a range of courses in systems architecture and MBSE as well as for practitioners seeking a highly practical presentation of MBSE principles and techniques.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Cyber and Digital Forensic Investigations Nhien-An Le-Khac, Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo, 2020-07-25 Understanding the latest capabilities in the cyber threat landscape as well as the cyber forensic challenges and approaches is the best way users and organizations can prepare for potential negative events. Adopting an experiential learning approach, this book describes how cyber forensics researchers, educators and practitioners can keep pace with technological advances, and acquire the essential knowledge and skills, ranging from IoT forensics, malware analysis, and CCTV and cloud forensics to network forensics and financial investigations. Given the growing importance of incident response and cyber forensics in our digitalized society, this book will be of interest and relevance to researchers, educators and practitioners in the field, as well as students wanting to learn about cyber forensics.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Virus Bomb D. Greg Scott, 2019-02-05 An IT contractor stumbles upon a massive terror plot—and must come out from behind his keyboard to stop it. Jerry Barkley has never worked for the government. An IT contractor from Minnesota, he knows nothing about international espionage. But now he’s on the front lines of the largest cyberattack in history—and nobody believes his warnings that an enemy is gathering data to plan a series of bombings and an act of biological warfare. To make things worse, the FBI suspects he’s the attacker. Hundreds have already died in bombings and thousands more could be next—first from Ebola and then, potentially, from war with the wrong enemy. Facing willful ignorance and a hostile law-enforcement bureaucracy, Jerry is forced to take action. He has no choice but to leave his comfort zone, armed with nothing but his tech skills and his quick wits, and go face-to-face with elite foreign agents to shut the attack down.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Ransomware Evolution Mohiuddin Ahmed, 2024-12-23 Ransomware is a type of malicious software that prevents victims from accessing their computers and the information they have stored. Typically, victims are required to pay a ransom, usually using cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, to regain access. Ransomware attacks pose a significant threat to national security, and there has been a substantial increase in such attacks in the post-Covid era. In response to these threats, large enterprises have begun implementing better cybersecurity practices, such as deploying data loss prevention mechanisms and improving backup strategies. However, cybercriminals have developed a hybrid variant called Ransomware 2.0. In this variation, sensitive data is stolen before being encrypted, allowing cybercriminals to publicly release the information if the ransom is not paid. Cybercriminals also take advantage of cryptocurrency’s anonymity and untraceability. Ransomware 3.0 is an emerging threat in which cybercriminals target critical infrastructures and tamper with the data stored on computing devices. Unlike in traditional ransomware attacks, cybercriminals are more interested in the actual data on the victims’ devices, particularly from critical enterprises such as government, healthcare, education, defense, and utility providers. State-based cyber actors are more interested in disrupting critical infrastructures rather than seeking financial benefits via cryptocurrency. Additionally, these sophisticated cyber actors are also interested in obtaining trade secrets and gathering confidential information. It is worth noting that the misinformation caused by ransomware attacks can severely impact critical infrastructures and can serve as a primary weapon in information warfare in today’s age. In recent events, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to several countries retaliating against Russia. A ransomware group threatened cyber-attacks on the critical infrastructure of these countries. Experts warned that this could be the most widespread ransomware gang globally and is linked to a trend of Russian hackers supporting the Kremlin’s ideology. Ensuring cyber safety from ransomware attacks has become a national security priority for many nations across the world. The evolving variants of ransomware attacks present a wider and more challenging threat landscape, highlighting the need for collaborative work throughout the entire cyber ecosystem value chain. In response to this evolving threat, a book addressing the challenges associated with ransomware is very timely. This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution, trends, techniques, impact on critical infrastructures and national security, countermeasures, and open research directions in this area. It will serve as a valuable source of knowledge on the topic.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Mastering Ransomware Kris Hermans, Ransomware has become one of the most pervasive and damaging threats in the digital landscape, targeting organizations of all sizes and industries. In Mastering Ransomware, cybersecurity expert Kris Hermans equips readers with the essential knowledge and strategies to protect their systems, detect and respond to ransomware attacks, and minimize the impact of these malicious incidents. With a deep understanding of the evolving threat landscape, Hermans guides readers through the intricacies of ransomware, demystifying its inner workings and providing practical insights to fortify defences. From prevention and preparedness to incident response and recovery, this book offers a comprehensive roadmap to master the battle against ransomware. Inside Mastering Ransomware, you will: 1. Understand the ransomware landscape: Gain insights into the various types of ransomware, their delivery mechanisms, and the motivations of attackers. Learn how ransomware has evolved and adapted over time, enabling you to stay one step ahead of these relentless threats. 2. Strengthen your defences: Implement proactive measures to prevent ransomware attacks, such as robust cybersecurity practices, employee training, and vulnerability management. Discover effective methods to detect and block ransomware before it wreaks havoc on your systems. 3. Respond effectively to ransomware incidents: Develop an incident response plan tailored to ransomware attacks, enabling you to react swiftly and efficiently when facing a ransomware incident. Acquire the skills needed to investigate and contain the attack, minimize the impact, and restore operations. 4. Recover from ransomware attacks: Explore strategies to recover encrypted data and restore affected systems, including backup and recovery best practices. Learn how to navigate the delicate process of negotiation and payment, should it become necessary. 5. Mitigate future risks: Identify lessons learned from ransomware incidents and leverage them to strengthen your security posture. Understand the legal and regulatory considerations surrounding ransomware, as well as the importance of threat intelligence and continuous monitoring. With real-world case studies, practical examples, and actionable advice, Mastering Ransomware empowers readers to take a proactive stance against this pervasive threat. Kris Hermans' expertise and insights will guide you in developing a comprehensive ransomware defence strategy and enhancing your organization's resilience in the face of evolving threats. Don't let ransomware hold your organization hostage. Arm yourself with the knowledge and strategies to combat ransomware attacks with Mastering Ransomware as your trusted guide.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Blackhatonomics Will Gragido, John Pirc, Nick Selby, Daniel Molina, 2012-12-31 Blackhatonomics explains the basic economic truths of the underworld of hacking, and why people around the world devote tremendous resources to developing and implementing malware. The book provides an economic view of the evolving business of cybercrime, showing the methods and motivations behind organized cybercrime attacks, and the changing tendencies towards cyber-warfare. Written by an exceptional author team of Will Gragido, Daniel J Molina, John Pirc and Nick Selby, Blackhatonomics takes practical academic principles and backs them up with use cases and extensive interviews, placing you right into the mindset of the cyber criminal. - Historical perspectives of the development of malware as it evolved into a viable economic endeavour - Country specific cyber-crime analysis of the United States, China, and Russia, as well as an analysis of the impact of Globalization on cyber-crime - Presents the behind the scenes methods used to successfully execute financially motivated attacks in a globalized cybercrime economy - Provides unique insights, analysis, and useful tools for justifying corporate information security budgets - Provides multiple points of view, from pure research, to corporate, to academic, to law enforcement - Includes real world cybercrime case studies and profiles of high-profile cybercriminals
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Applied Informatics and Cybernetics in Intelligent Systems Radek Silhavy, 2020-08-07 This book gathers the refereed proceedings of the Applied Informatics and Cybernetics in Intelligent Systems Section of the 9th Computer Science On-line Conference 2020 (CSOC 2020), held on-line in April 2020. Modern cybernetics and computer engineering in connection with intelligent systems are an essential aspect of ongoing research. This book addresses these topics, together with automation and control theory, cybernetic applications, and the latest research trends.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: 2016 International Conference on Computing, Analytics and Security Trends (CAST) IEEE Staff, 2016-12-19 1 Data Analytics, Big Data and Bioinformatics 2 Information Security and Networking 3 Distributed, Parallel and Cloud Computing 4 Natural Language Processing and Information Retrieval 5 Signal Processing, Multimedia and Embedded Systems 6 Green Computing and Sustainable Energy Systems
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Security and Usability Lorrie Faith Cranor, Simson Garfinkel, 2005-08-25 Human factors and usability issues have traditionally played a limited role in security research and secure systems development. Security experts have largely ignored usability issues--both because they often failed to recognize the importance of human factors and because they lacked the expertise to address them. But there is a growing recognition that today's security problems can be solved only by addressing issues of usability and human factors. Increasingly, well-publicized security breaches are attributed to human errors that might have been prevented through more usable software. Indeed, the world's future cyber-security depends upon the deployment of security technology that can be broadly used by untrained computer users. Still, many people believe there is an inherent tradeoff between computer security and usability. It's true that a computer without passwords is usable, but not very secure. A computer that makes you authenticate every five minutes with a password and a fresh drop of blood might be very secure, but nobody would use it. Clearly, people need computers, and if they can't use one that's secure, they'll use one that isn't. Unfortunately, unsecured systems aren't usable for long, either. They get hacked, compromised, and otherwise rendered useless. There is increasing agreement that we need to design secure systems that people can actually use, but less agreement about how to reach this goal. Security & Usability is the first book-length work describing the current state of the art in this emerging field. Edited by security experts Dr. Lorrie Faith Cranor and Dr. Simson Garfinkel, and authored by cutting-edge security and human-computerinteraction (HCI) researchers world-wide, this volume is expected to become both a classic reference and an inspiration for future research. Security & Usability groups 34 essays into six parts: Realigning Usability and Security---with careful attention to user-centered design principles, security and usability can be synergistic. Authentication Mechanisms-- techniques for identifying and authenticating computer users. Secure Systems--how system software can deliver or destroy a secure user experience. Privacy and Anonymity Systems--methods for allowing people to control the release of personal information. Commercializing Usability: The Vendor Perspective--specific experiences of security and software vendors (e.g.,IBM, Microsoft, Lotus, Firefox, and Zone Labs) in addressing usability. The Classics--groundbreaking papers that sparked the field of security and usability. This book is expected to start an avalanche of discussion, new ideas, and further advances in this important field.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Network Security Strategies Aditya Mukherjee, 2020-11-06 Build a resilient network and prevent advanced cyber attacks and breaches Key Features Explore modern cybersecurity techniques to protect your networks from ever-evolving cyber threats Prevent cyber attacks by using robust cybersecurity strategies Unlock the secrets of network security Book Description With advanced cyber attacks severely impacting industry giants and the constantly evolving threat landscape, organizations are adopting complex systems to maintain robust and secure environments. Network Security Strategies will help you get well-versed with the tools and techniques required to protect any network environment against modern cyber threats. You'll understand how to identify security vulnerabilities across the network and how to effectively use a variety of network security techniques and platforms. Next, the book will show you how to design a robust network that provides top-notch security to protect against traditional and new evolving attacks. With the help of detailed solutions and explanations, you'll be able to monitor networks skillfully and identify potential risks. Finally, the book will cover topics relating to thought leadership and the management aspects of network security. By the end of this network security book, you'll be well-versed in defending your network from threats and be able to consistently maintain operational efficiency, security, and privacy in your environment. What you will learn Understand network security essentials, including concepts, mechanisms, and solutions to implement secure networks Get to grips with setting up and threat monitoring cloud and wireless networks Defend your network against emerging cyber threats in 2020 Discover tools, frameworks, and best practices for network penetration testing Understand digital forensics to enhance your network security skills Adopt a proactive approach to stay ahead in network security Who this book is for This book is for anyone looking to explore information security, privacy, malware, and cyber threats. Security experts who want to enhance their skill set will also find this book useful. A prior understanding of cyber threats and information security will help you understand the key concepts covered in the book more effectively.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Sandworm Andy Greenberg, 2020-10-20 With the nuance of a reporter and the pace of a thriller writer, Andy Greenberg gives us a glimpse of the cyberwars of the future while at the same time placing his story in the long arc of Russian and Ukrainian history. —Anne Applebaum, bestselling author of Twilight of Democracy The true story of the most devastating act of cyberwarfare in history and the desperate hunt to identify and track the elite Russian agents behind it: [A] chilling account of a Kremlin-led cyberattack, a new front in global conflict (Financial Times). In 2014, the world witnessed the start of a mysterious series of cyberattacks. Targeting American utility companies, NATO, and electric grids in Eastern Europe, the strikes grew ever more brazen. They culminated in the summer of 2017, when the malware known as NotPetya was unleashed, penetrating, disrupting, and paralyzing some of the world's largest businesses—from drug manufacturers to software developers to shipping companies. At the attack's epicenter in Ukraine, ATMs froze. The railway and postal systems shut down. Hospitals went dark. NotPetya spread around the world, inflicting an unprecedented ten billion dollars in damage—the largest, most destructive cyberattack the world had ever seen. The hackers behind these attacks are quickly gaining a reputation as the most dangerous team of cyberwarriors in history: a group known as Sandworm. Working in the service of Russia's military intelligence agency, they represent a persistent, highly skilled force, one whose talents are matched by their willingness to launch broad, unrestrained attacks on the most critical infrastructure of their adversaries. They target government and private sector, military and civilians alike. A chilling, globe-spanning detective story, Sandworm considers the danger this force poses to our national security and stability. As the Kremlin's role in foreign government manipulation comes into greater focus, Sandworm exposes the realities not just of Russia's global digital offensive, but of an era where warfare ceases to be waged on the battlefield. It reveals how the lines between digital and physical conflict, between wartime and peacetime, have begun to blur—with world-shaking implications.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Network Forensics Sherri Davidoff, Jonathan Ham, 2012-06-18 “This is a must-have work for anybody in information security, digital forensics, or involved with incident handling. As we move away from traditional disk-based analysis into the interconnectivity of the cloud, Sherri and Jonathan have created a framework and roadmap that will act as a seminal work in this developing field.” – Dr. Craig S. Wright (GSE), Asia Pacific Director at Global Institute for Cyber Security + Research. “It’s like a symphony meeting an encyclopedia meeting a spy novel.” –Michael Ford, Corero Network Security On the Internet, every action leaves a mark–in routers, firewalls, web proxies, and within network traffic itself. When a hacker breaks into a bank, or an insider smuggles secrets to a competitor, evidence of the crime is always left behind. Learn to recognize hackers’ tracks and uncover network-based evidence in Network Forensics: Tracking Hackers through Cyberspace.Carve suspicious email attachments from packet captures. Use flow records to track an intruder as he pivots through the network. Analyze a real-world wireless encryption-cracking attack (and then crack the key yourself). Reconstruct a suspect’s web surfing history–and cached web pages, too–from a web proxy. Uncover DNS-tunneled traffic. Dissect the Operation Aurora exploit, caught on the wire. Throughout the text, step-by-step case studies guide you through the analysis of network-based evidence. You can download the evidence files from the authors’ web site (lmgsecurity.com), and follow along to gain hands-on experience. Hackers leave footprints all across the Internet. Can you find their tracks and solve the case? Pick up Network Forensicsand find out.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Applied Incident Response Steve Anson, 2020-01-29 Incident response is critical for the active defense of any network, and incident responders need up-to-date, immediately applicable techniques with which to engage the adversary. Applied Incident Response details effective ways to respond to advanced attacks against local and remote network resources, providing proven response techniques and a framework through which to apply them. As a starting point for new incident handlers, or as a technical reference for hardened IR veterans, this book details the latest techniques for responding to threats against your network, including: Preparing your environment for effective incident response Leveraging MITRE ATT&CK and threat intelligence for active network defense Local and remote triage of systems using PowerShell, WMIC, and open-source tools Acquiring RAM and disk images locally and remotely Analyzing RAM with Volatility and Rekall Deep-dive forensic analysis of system drives using open-source or commercial tools Leveraging Security Onion and Elastic Stack for network security monitoring Techniques for log analysis and aggregating high-value logs Static and dynamic analysis of malware with YARA rules, FLARE VM, and Cuckoo Sandbox Detecting and responding to lateral movement techniques, including pass-the-hash, pass-the-ticket, Kerberoasting, malicious use of PowerShell, and many more Effective threat hunting techniques Adversary emulation with Atomic Red Team Improving preventive and detective controls
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Ransomware Protection Playbook Roger A. Grimes, 2021-09-14 Avoid becoming the next ransomware victim by taking practical steps today Colonial Pipeline. CWT Global. Brenntag. Travelex. The list of ransomware victims is long, distinguished, and sophisticated. And it's growing longer every day. In Ransomware Protection Playbook, computer security veteran and expert penetration tester Roger A. Grimes delivers an actionable blueprint for organizations seeking a robust defense against one of the most insidious and destructive IT threats currently in the wild. You'll learn about concrete steps you can take now to protect yourself or your organization from ransomware attacks. In addition to walking you through the necessary technical preventative measures, this critical book will show you how to: Quickly detect an attack, limit the damage, and decide whether to pay the ransom Implement a pre-set game plan in the event of a game-changing security breach to help limit the reputational and financial damage Lay down a secure foundation of cybersecurity insurance and legal protection to mitigate the disruption to your life and business A must-read for cyber and information security professionals, privacy leaders, risk managers, and CTOs, Ransomware Protection Playbook is an irreplaceable and timely resource for anyone concerned about the security of their, or their organization's, data.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Cybersecurity Issues in Emerging Technologies Leandros Maglaras, Ioanna Kantzavelou, 2021-10-14 The threat landscape is evolving with tremendous speed. We are facing an extremely fast-growing attack surface with a diversity of attack vectors, a clear asymmetry between attackers and defenders, billions of connected IoT devices, mostly reactive detection and mitigation approaches, and finally big data challenges. The clear asymmetry of attacks and the enormous amount of data are additional arguments to make it necessary to rethink cybersecurity approaches in terms of reducing the attack surface, to make the attack surface dynamic, to automate the detection, risk assessment, and mitigation, and to investigate the prediction and prevention of attacks with the utilization of emerging technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning. This book contains eleven chapters dealing with different Cybersecurity Issues in Emerging Technologies. The issues that are discussed and analyzed include smart connected cars, unmanned ships, 5G/6G connectivity, blockchain, agile incident response, hardware assisted security, ransomware attacks, hybrid threats and cyber skills gap. Both theoretical analysis and experimental evaluation of state-of-the-art techniques are presented and discussed. Prospective readers can be benefitted in understanding the future implications of novel technologies and proposed security solutions and techniques. Graduate and postgraduate students, research scholars, academics, cybersecurity professionals, and business leaders will find this book useful, which is planned to enlighten both beginners and experienced readers.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: The Cybersecurity Playbook for Modern Enterprises Jeremy Wittkop, 2022-03-10 Learn how to build a cybersecurity program for a changing world with the help of proven best practices and emerging techniques Key FeaturesUnderstand what happens in an attack and build the proper defenses to secure your organizationDefend against hacking techniques such as social engineering, phishing, and many morePartner with your end user community by building effective security awareness training programsBook Description Security is everyone's responsibility and for any organization, the focus should be to educate their employees about the different types of security attacks and how to ensure that security is not compromised. This cybersecurity book starts by defining the modern security and regulatory landscape, helping you understand the challenges related to human behavior and how attacks take place. You'll then see how to build effective cybersecurity awareness and modern information security programs. Once you've learned about the challenges in securing a modern enterprise, the book will take you through solutions or alternative approaches to overcome those issues and explain the importance of technologies such as cloud access security brokers, identity and access management solutions, and endpoint security platforms. As you advance, you'll discover how automation plays an important role in solving some key challenges and controlling long-term costs while building a maturing program. Toward the end, you'll also find tips and tricks to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from an increasingly dangerous digital world. By the end of this book, you'll have gained a holistic understanding of cybersecurity and how it evolves to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. What you will learnUnderstand the macro-implications of cyber attacksIdentify malicious users and prevent harm to your organizationFind out how ransomware attacks take placeWork with emerging techniques for improving security profilesExplore identity and access management and endpoint securityGet to grips with building advanced automation modelsBuild effective training programs to protect against hacking techniquesDiscover best practices to help you and your family stay safe onlineWho this book is for This book is for security practitioners, including analysts, engineers, and security leaders, who want to better understand cybersecurity challenges. It is also for beginners who want to get a holistic view of information security to prepare for a career in the cybersecurity field. Business leaders looking to learn about cyber threats and how they can protect their organizations from harm will find this book especially useful. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned cybersecurity professional, this book has something new for everyone.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends Nicole Perlroth, 2021-02-18 WINNER OF THE FT & McKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021 The instant New York Times bestseller A Financial Times and The Times Book of the Year 'A terrifying exposé' The Times 'Part John le Carré . . . Spellbinding' New Yorker We plug in anything we can to the internet. We can control our entire lives, economy and grid via a remote web control. But over the past decade, as this transformation took place, we never paused to think that we were also creating the world's largest attack surface. And that the same nation that maintains the greatest cyber advantage on earth could also be among its most vulnerable. Filled with spies, hackers, arms dealers and a few unsung heroes, This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends is an astonishing and gripping feat of journalism. Drawing on years of reporting and hundreds of interviews, Nicole Perlroth lifts the curtain on a market in shadow, revealing the urgent threat faced by us all if we cannot bring the global cyber arms race to heel.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: 2018 20th International Conference on Advanced Communication Technology (ICACT) IEEE Staff, 2018-02-11 With technically co sponsored by IEEE ComSoc(Communications Society), IEEE ComSoc CISTC(Communications & Information Security Technical Community), and IEEE ComSoc ONTC(Optical Networking Technical Community), the ICACT(International Conference on Advanced Communications Technology) Conference has been providing an open forum for scholars, researchers, and engineers to the extensive exchange of information on newly emerging technologies, standards, services, and applications in the area of the advanced communications technology The conference official language is English All the presented papers have been published in the Conference Proceedings, and posted on the ICACT Website and IEEE Xplore Digital Library since 2004 The honorable ICACT Out Standing Paper Award list has been posted on the IEEE Xplore Digital Library also, and all the Out Standing papers are subjected to the invited paper of the ICACT Transactions on the Advanced Communications Technology Journal issued by GIRI
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Information Technology - New Generations Shahram Latifi, 2018-04-12 This volume presents a collection of peer-reviewed, scientific articles from the 15th International Conference on Information Technology – New Generations, held at Las Vegas. The collection addresses critical areas of Machine Learning, Networking and Wireless Communications, Cybersecurity, Data Mining, Software Engineering, High Performance Computing Architectures, Computer Vision, Health, Bioinformatics, and Education.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Preventing Ransomware Abhijit Mohanta, Mounir Hahad, Kumaraguru Velmurugan, 2018-03-23 Your one-stop guide to know digital extortion and it's prevention. Key Features A complete guide to how ransomware works Build a security mechanism to prevent digital extortion. A practical approach to knowing about, and responding to, ransomware. Book Description Ransomware has turned out to be the most aggressive malware and has affected numerous organizations in the recent past. The current need is to have a defensive mechanism in place for workstations and servers under one organization. This book starts by explaining the basics of malware, specifically ransomware. The book provides some quick tips on malware analysis and how you can identify different kinds of malware. We will also take a look at different types of ransomware, and how it reaches your system, spreads in your organization, and hijacks your computer. We will then move on to how the ransom is paid and the negative effects of doing so. You will learn how to respond quickly to ransomware attacks and how to protect yourself. The book gives a brief overview of the internals of security software and Windows features that can be helpful in ransomware prevention for administrators. You will also look at practical use cases in each stage of the ransomware phenomenon. The book talks in detail about the latest ransomware attacks involving WannaCry, Petya, and BadRabbit. By the end of this book, you will have end-to-end knowledge of the trending malware in the tech industry at present. What you will learn Understand malware types and malware techniques with examples Obtain a quick malware analysis Understand ransomware techniques, their distribution, and their payment mechanism Case studies of famous ransomware attacks Discover detection technologies for complex malware and ransomware Configure security software to protect against ransomware Handle ransomware infections Who this book is for This book is targeted towards security administrator, security analysts, or any stakeholders in the security sector who want to learn about the most trending malware in the current market: ransomware.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: The Oxford Handbook of Cyberpsychology Alison Attrill-Smith, Chris Fullwood, Melanie Keep, Daria J. Kuss, 2019 The internet is so central to everyday life, that it is impossible to contemplate life without it. From finding romance, to conducting business, receiving health advice, shopping, banking, and gaming, the internet opens up a world of possibilities to people across the globe. Yet for all its positive attributes, it is also an environment where we witness the very worst of human behaviour - cybercrime, election interference, fake news, and trolling being just a few examples. What is it about this unique environment that can make people behave in ways they wouldn't contemplate in real life. Understanding the psychological processes underlying and influencing the thinking, interpretation and behaviour associated with this online interconnectivity is the core premise of Cyberpsychology. The Oxford Handbook of Cyberpsychology explores a wide range of cyberpsychological processes and activities through the research and writings of some of the world's leading cyberpsychology experts. The book is divided into eight sections covering topics as varied as online research methods, self-presentation and impression management, technology across the lifespan, interaction and interactivity, online groups and communities, social media, health and technology, video gaming and cybercrime and cybersecurity. The Oxford Handbook of Cyberpsychology will be important reading for those who have only recently discovered the discipline as well as more seasoned cyberpsychology researchers and teachers.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Research in Intelligent and Computing in Engineering Raghvendra Kumar, Nguyen Ho Quang, Vijender Kumar Solanki, Manuel Cardona, Prasant Kumar Pattnaik, 2021-01-05 This book comprises select peer-reviewed proceedings of the international conference on Research in Intelligent and Computing in Engineering (RICE 2020) held at Thu Dau Mot University, Vietnam. The volume primarily focuses on latest research and advances in various computing models such as centralized, distributed, cluster, grid, and cloud computing. Practical examples and real-life applications of wireless sensor networks, mobile ad hoc networks, and internet of things, data mining and machine learning are also covered in the book. The contents aim to enable researchers and professionals to tackle the rapidly growing needs of network applications and the various complexities associated with them.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Proceedings of ICRIC 2019 Pradeep Kumar Singh, Arpan Kumar Kar, Yashwant Singh, Maheshkumar H. Kolekar, Sudeep Tanwar, 2019-11-21 This book presents high-quality, original contributions (both theoretical and experimental) on software engineering, cloud computing, computer networks & internet technologies, artificial intelligence, information security, and database and distributed computing. It gathers papers presented at ICRIC 2019, the 2nd International Conference on Recent Innovations in Computing, which was held in Jammu, India, in March 2019. This conference series represents a targeted response to the growing need for research that reports on and assesses the practical implications of IoT and network technologies, AI and machine learning, cloud-based e-Learning and big data, security and privacy, image processing and computer vision, and next-generation computing technologies.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Wireless and Mobile Device Security Jim Doherty, 2016 The world of wireless and mobile devices is evolving day-to-day, with many individuals relying solely on their wireless devices in the workplace and in the home. The growing use of mobile devices demands that organizations become more educated in securing this growing technology and determining how to best protect their assets. Written by an industry expert, Wireless and Mobile Device Security explores the evolution of wired networks to wireless networking and its impact on the corporate world. Using case studies and real-world events, it goes on to discuss risk assessments, threats, and vulnerabilities of wireless networks, as well as the security measures that should be put in place to mitigate breaches. The text closes with a look at the policies and procedures in place and a glimpse ahead at the future of wireless and mobile device security.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Security and Privacy in the Internet of Things Ali Ismail Awad, Jemal Abawajy, 2021-12-29 SECURITY AND PRIVACY IN THE INTERNET OF THINGS Provides the authoritative and up-to-date information required for securing IoT architecture and applications The vast amount of data generated by the Internet of Things (IoT) has made information and cyber security vital for not only personal privacy, but also for the sustainability of the IoT itself. Security and Privacy in the Internet of Things brings together high-quality research on IoT security models, architectures, techniques, and application domains. This concise yet comprehensive volume explores state-of-the-art mitigations in IoT security while addressing important security and privacy challenges across different IoT layers. The book provides timely coverage of IoT architecture, security technologies and mechanisms, and applications. The authors outline emerging trends in IoT security and privacy with a focus on areas such as smart environments and e-health. Topics include authentication and access control, attack detection and prevention, securing IoT through traffic modeling, human aspects in IoT security, and IoT hardware security. Presenting the current body of knowledge in a single volume, Security and Privacy in the Internet of Things: Discusses a broad range of IoT attacks and defense mechanisms Examines IoT security and privacy protocols and approaches Covers both the logical and physical security of IoT devices Addresses IoT security through network traffic modeling Describes privacy preserving techniques in smart cities Explores current threat and vulnerability analyses Security and Privacy in the Internet of Things: Architectures, Techniques, and Applications is essential reading for researchers, industry practitioners, and students involved in IoT security development and IoT systems deployment.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Computational Intelligence in Information Systems Wida Susanty Haji Suhaili, Nor Zainah Siau, Saiful Omar, Somnuk Phon-Amuaisuk, 2021-01-18 This book constitutes the Proceeding of the Computational Intelligence in Information Systems conference (CIIS 2020), held in Brunei, January 25–27, 2021. The CIIS conference provides a platform for researchers to exchange the latest ideas and to present new research advances in general areas related to computational intelligence and its applications. The 23 revised papers presented in this book have been carefully selected from 55 submissions.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Computer Security Matt Bishop, 2018-11-27 The Comprehensive Guide to Computer Security, Extensively Revised with Newer Technologies, Methods, Ideas, and Examples In this updated guide, University of California at Davis Computer Security Laboratory co-director Matt Bishop offers clear, rigorous, and thorough coverage of modern computer security. Reflecting dramatic growth in the quantity, complexity, and consequences of security incidents, Computer Security, Second Edition, links core principles with technologies, methodologies, and ideas that have emerged since the first edition’s publication. Writing for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and IT professionals, Bishop covers foundational issues, policies, cryptography, systems design, assurance, and much more. He thoroughly addresses malware, vulnerability analysis, auditing, intrusion detection, and best-practice responses to attacks. In addition to new examples throughout, Bishop presents entirely new chapters on availability policy models and attack analysis. Understand computer security goals, problems, and challenges, and the deep links between theory and practice Learn how computer scientists seek to prove whether systems are secure Define security policies for confidentiality, integrity, availability, and more Analyze policies to reflect core questions of trust, and use them to constrain operations and change Implement cryptography as one component of a wider computer and network security strategy Use system-oriented techniques to establish effective security mechanisms, defining who can act and what they can do Set appropriate security goals for a system or product, and ascertain how well it meets them Recognize program flaws and malicious logic, and detect attackers seeking to exploit them This is both a comprehensive text, explaining the most fundamental and pervasive aspects of the field, and a detailed reference. It will help you align security concepts with realistic policies, successfully implement your policies, and thoughtfully manage the trade-offs that inevitably arise. Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Social Engineering Christopher Hadnagy, 2018-06-25 Harden the human firewall against the most current threats Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking reveals the craftier side of the hacker’s repertoire—why hack into something when you could just ask for access? Undetectable by firewalls and antivirus software, social engineering relies on human fault to gain access to sensitive spaces; in this book, renowned expert Christopher Hadnagy explains the most commonly-used techniques that fool even the most robust security personnel, and shows you how these techniques have been used in the past. The way that we make decisions as humans affects everything from our emotions to our security. Hackers, since the beginning of time, have figured out ways to exploit that decision making process and get you to take an action not in your best interest. This new Second Edition has been updated with the most current methods used by sharing stories, examples, and scientific study behind how those decisions are exploited. Networks and systems can be hacked, but they can also be protected; when the “system” in question is a human being, there is no software to fall back on, no hardware upgrade, no code that can lock information down indefinitely. Human nature and emotion is the secret weapon of the malicious social engineering, and this book shows you how to recognize, predict, and prevent this type of manipulation by taking you inside the social engineer’s bag of tricks. Examine the most common social engineering tricks used to gain access Discover which popular techniques generally don’t work in the real world Examine how our understanding of the science behind emotions and decisions can be used by social engineers Learn how social engineering factors into some of the biggest recent headlines Learn how to use these skills as a professional social engineer and secure your company Adopt effective counter-measures to keep hackers at bay By working from the social engineer’s playbook, you gain the advantage of foresight that can help you protect yourself and others from even their best efforts. Social Engineering gives you the inside information you need to mount an unshakeable defense.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Ransomware Ravindra Das, 2023-12-21 Ransomware is a threat variant that has existed for a very long time, contrary to popular belief. Today, ransomware attacks have become much more covert and stealthier than when they first came out. In this book, the author provides an overview of ransomware and the timeline of its evolution. The author also discusses famous ransomware attacks that have occurred, with a special focus on SolarWinds and critical infrastructure before taking a deep dive into penetration testing and how it can be used to mitigate the risks of a ransomware attack from happening. The author also covers incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. We even look at an appropriate data backup plan as well.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Modern Data Protection W. Curtis Preston, 2021-06-30 Give your organization the data protection it deserves, without the uncertainty and cost overruns experienced by your predecessors or other companies. System and network administrators today have their work cut out for them to protect physical and virtual machines in the data center and the cloud, mobile devices including laptops and tablets, SaaS services like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Salesforce, and any persistent data created by Kubernetes and container workloads. To help you navigate the breadth and depth of this challenge, this book presents several solutions so you can determine which one is right for your company. You'll learn the unique requirements that each workload presents, then explore various categories of commercial backup hardware, software, and services available to protect these data sources, including the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Learn the workload types that your organization should be backing up Explore the hardware, software, and services you can use to back up your systems Understand what's wrong with your current data protection system Pair your backed-up workloads to the appropriate backup system Learn the adjustments you need to make to make your backups better, without wasting money
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Information Security Essentials Susan E. McGregor, 2021-06-01 As technological and legal changes have hollowed out the protections that reporters and news organizations have depended upon for decades, information security concerns facing journalists as they report, produce, and disseminate the news have only intensified. From source prosecutions to physical attacks and online harassment, the last two decades have seen a dramatic increase in the risks faced by journalists at all levels even as the media industry confronts drastic cutbacks in budgets and staff. As a result, few professional or aspiring journalists have a comprehensive understanding of what is required to keep their sources, stories, colleagues, and reputations safe. This book is an essential guide to protecting news writers, sources, and organizations in the digital era. Susan E. McGregor provides a systematic understanding of the key technical, legal, and conceptual issues that anyone teaching, studying, or practicing journalism should know. Bringing together expert insights from both leading academics and security professionals who work at and with news organizations from BuzzFeed to the Associated Press, she lays out key principles and approaches for building information security into journalistic practice. McGregor draws on firsthand experience as a Wall Street Journal staffer, followed by a decade of researching, testing, and developing information security tools and practices. Filled with practical but evergreen advice that can enhance the security and efficacy of everything from daily beat reporting to long-term investigative projects, Information Security Essentials is a vital tool for journalists at all levels. * Please note that older print versions of this book refer to Reuters' Gina Chua by her previous name. This is being corrected in forthcoming print and digital editions.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Perspectives on Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Kaushik, Keshav, Bhardwaj, Akashdeep, 2023-09-11 Cybersecurity has emerged to address the need for connectivity and seamless integration with other devices and vulnerability assessment to find loopholes. However, there are potential challenges ahead in meeting the growing need for cybersecurity. This includes design and implementation challenges, application connectivity, data gathering, cyber-attacks, and cyberspace analysis. Perspectives on Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing familiarizes readers with in-depth and professional hacking and vulnerability scanning subjects. The book discusses each of the processes and tools systematically and logically so that the reader can see how the data from each tool may be fully exploited in the penetration test’s succeeding stages. This procedure enables readers to observe how the research instruments and phases interact. This book provides a high level of understanding of the emerging technologies in penetration testing, cyber-attacks, and ethical hacking and offers the potential of acquiring and processing a tremendous amount of data from the physical world. Covering topics such as cybercrimes, digital forensics, and wireless hacking, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for cybersecurity professionals, IT managers, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians.
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Computer Security Literacy Douglas Jacobson, Joseph Idziorek, 2016-04-19 Computer users have a significant impact on the security of their computer and personal information as a result of the actions they perform (or do not perform). Helping the average user of computers, or more broadly information technology, make sound security decisions, Computer Security Literacy: Staying Safe in a Digital World focuses on practica
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Malicious Cryptography Adam Young, Moti Yung, 2004-07-16 Hackers have uncovered the dark side of cryptography—that device developed to defeat Trojan horses, viruses, password theft, and other cyber-crime. It’s called cryptovirology, the art of turning the very methods designed to protect your data into a means of subverting it. In this fascinating, disturbing volume, the experts who first identified cryptovirology show you exactly what you’re up against and how to fight back. They will take you inside the brilliant and devious mind of a hacker—as much an addict as the vacant-eyed denizen of the crackhouse—so you can feel the rush and recognize your opponent’s power. Then, they will arm you for the counterattack. This book reads like a futuristic fantasy, but be assured, the threat is ominously real. Vigilance is essential, now. Understand the mechanics of computationally secure information stealing Learn how non-zero sum Game Theory is used to develop survivable malware Discover how hackers use public key cryptography to mount extortion attacks Recognize and combat the danger of kleptographic attacks on smart-card devices Build a strong arsenal against a cryptovirology attack
  anatomy of ransomware attack: Mastering Malware Analysis Alexey Kleymenov, Amr Thabet, 2019-06-06 Master malware analysis to protect your systems from getting infected Key FeaturesSet up and model solutions, investigate malware, and prevent it from occurring in futureLearn core concepts of dynamic malware analysis, memory forensics, decryption, and much moreA practical guide to developing innovative solutions to numerous malware incidentsBook Description With the ever-growing proliferation of technology, the risk of encountering malicious code or malware has also increased. Malware analysis has become one of the most trending topics in businesses in recent years due to multiple prominent ransomware attacks. Mastering Malware Analysis explains the universal patterns behind different malicious software types and how to analyze them using a variety of approaches. You will learn how to examine malware code and determine the damage it can possibly cause to your systems to ensure that it won't propagate any further. Moving forward, you will cover all aspects of malware analysis for the Windows platform in detail. Next, you will get to grips with obfuscation and anti-disassembly, anti-debugging, as well as anti-virtual machine techniques. This book will help you deal with modern cross-platform malware. Throughout the course of this book, you will explore real-world examples of static and dynamic malware analysis, unpacking and decrypting, and rootkit detection. Finally, this book will help you strengthen your defenses and prevent malware breaches for IoT devices and mobile platforms. By the end of this book, you will have learned to effectively analyze, investigate, and build innovative solutions to handle any malware incidents. What you will learnExplore widely used assembly languages to strengthen your reverse-engineering skillsMaster different executable file formats, programming languages, and relevant APIs used by attackersPerform static and dynamic analysis for multiple platforms and file typesGet to grips with handling sophisticated malware casesUnderstand real advanced attacks, covering all stages from infiltration to hacking the systemLearn to bypass anti-reverse engineering techniquesWho this book is for If you are an IT security administrator, forensic analyst, or malware researcher looking to secure against malicious software or investigate malicious code, this book is for you. Prior programming experience and a fair understanding of malware attacks and investigation is expected.
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