Ransomware
Ransomware is malicious software that blocks access to a victim's data or system and demands a ransom payment to restore access. This is typically achieved by encrypting the victim's files or locking them out of their system entirely. The attacker then demands payment, often in cryptocurrency, for the decryption key or access restoration.
Ransomware attacks can target individuals, businesses, and organizations of all sizes. They can have severe consequences, including data loss, financial loss, and reputational damage.
There are two main types of ransomware:
Crypto ransomware: This type encrypts the victim's files, making them inaccessible without the decryption key.
Locker ransomware: This type locks the victim out of their system entirely, preventing them from accessing any of their data or applications.
Ransomware is often spread through phishing emails, malicious attachments, or vulnerabilities in software. It is essential to be aware of the risks of ransomware and take steps to protect yourself, such as:
Regularly backing up your data.
Being cautious about opening email attachments.
Keeping your software up to date.
Using a strong antivirus program.
If you are a victim of a ransomware attack, it is crucial not to pay the ransom. There is no guarantee that paying the ransom will restore your data, which may encourage the attackers to target you again. Instead, you should report the attack to law enforcement and seek professional help to recover your data.
ThreatNG can enhance security through its comprehensive capabilities in external discovery, external assessment, and reporting. It offers a suite of investigation modules and intelligence repositories that provide valuable insights into potential threats and vulnerabilities, including ransomware attacks. Additionally, ThreatNG seamlessly integrates with complementary solutions to strengthen security measures further.
ThreatNG's Capabilities
ThreatNG excels in three key areas:
External Discovery: ThreatNG automatically identifies and maps an organization's external attack surface, including unknown, forgotten, or hidden assets. This comprehensive discovery process ensures that no potential entry point for attackers is overlooked.
External Assessment: ThreatNG continuously assesses the security posture of all discovered assets, providing detailed risk scores and actionable insights. This assessment helps organizations prioritize remediation efforts and mitigate vulnerabilities effectively.
Reporting: ThreatNG offers a variety of reports that provide clear and concise information about an organization's security posture. These reports are tailored to different audiences, from executives to technical teams, and help facilitate informed decision-making.
Breach and Ransomware Susceptibility
ThreatNG includes a specific capability called Breach and Ransomware Susceptibility. This module evaluates an organization's vulnerability to breaches and ransomware attacks based on external attack surface and digital risk intelligence, which includes domain intelligence (exposed sensitive ports and known vulnerabilities), dark web presence, and sentiment and financials (SEC Form 8-Ks).
This module helps organizations:
Identify and assess potential vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit to deploy ransomware.
Proactively address security gaps to reduce the risk of ransomware attacks.
Monitor the dark web for mentions of the organization concerning ransomware groups or activities.
Stay informed about the latest ransomware threats and trends.
Investigation Modules
ThreatNG's investigation modules enable in-depth analysis of potential threats. These modules include:
Domain Intelligence: This module provides comprehensive information about a domain, including DNS records, SSL certificates, and associated organizations.
Social Media: This module analyzes social media posts to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Sensitive Code Exposure: This module scans code repositories for sensitive information attackers could exploit.
Cloud and SaaS Exposure: This module identifies and assesses cloud and SaaS services used by the organization, highlighting potential security risks.
Dark Web Presence: This module monitors the dark web for mentions of the organization, its employees, or its assets, providing early warnings of potential threats.
Intelligence Repositories
ThreatNG leverages a wealth of intelligence repositories to provide up-to-date information on threats and vulnerabilities. These repositories include:
Dark web: ThreatNG continuously monitors the dark web for leaked credentials, mentions of the organization, and other relevant information.
Compromised credentials: ThreatNG maintains a database of compromised credentials to identify potential account takeovers.
Ransomware events and groups: ThreatNG tracks ransomware events and groups to provide insights into the latest threats.
Known vulnerabilities: ThreatNG leverages vulnerability databases to identify and assess known weaknesses in software and systems.
Complementary Solutions
ThreatNG seamlessly integrates with a range of complementary solutions to enhance its capabilities. These solutions include:
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): ThreatNG can integrate with SIEM solutions to provide real-time threat monitoring and incident response.
Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs): ThreatNG can integrate with TIPs to enrich threat intelligence and provide more comprehensive insights.
Vulnerability Scanners: ThreatNG can integrate with vulnerability scanners to provide more comprehensive vulnerability assessment and remediation.
Examples of ThreatNG Working with Complementary Solutions
ThreatNG can integrate with a SIEM solution to correlate threat intelligence from both systems, providing a more comprehensive view of the threat landscape.
ThreatNG can integrate with a TIP to enrich threat intelligence with external threat data, providing more context and insights into potential attacks.
ThreatNG can integrate with a vulnerability scanner to prioritize remediation efforts based on the severity of vulnerabilities and the likelihood of exploitation.
By combining its capabilities with the strengths of complementary solutions, ThreatNG provides a robust and comprehensive security solution that can adapt to the evolving threat landscape.
