Ransomware is behind 71 billion remote access attacks
The IT security manufacturer Eset has published a new whitepaper on the topic of ransomware, which provides information about the danger and attack vectors of hackers. In addition, the free info sheet contains some tips on how companies and IT managers can protect themselves effectively.
IT security vendor Eset has published a new whitepaper on the topic of ransomware. The free e-paper "Ransomware: Companies targeted by malware and manipulation" examines how dangerous the encryption Trojan has become due to criminals' technical and psychological innovations.
The Eset researchers found that the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol is also abused as an attack vector. This protocol is mainly used for file and printer sharing in corporate networks - and offers ransomware opportunities to penetrate a company's network. As early as 2017, a programming error in the SMB protocol was exploited for the infamous WannaCry attacks with "EternalBlue".
As ransomware attacks become more targeted, organizations should be aware of and prepared for the latest methods used by cybercriminals. In addition to proper RDP setup and adherence to basic security rules such as regular updates, the whitepaper advises the use of advanced technologies such as "Endpoint Detection".
The report also provides answers to the questions of how companies can best protect themselves at present. It focuses on three specific attack vectors: Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), email attachments and the supply chain. The whitepaper is available free of charge on the Eset Securityblog Download ready
Source: ESET/Press release
