The National Security Agency has advised iPhone and Android users to restart their devices regularly in order to protect themselves from potential cyber threats. The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory about the Medusa Ransomware, which uses a double extortion model to encrypt data and threaten to release it if a ransom is not paid. Organizations are urged to implement strong security measures such as VPNs, multi-factor authentication, and keeping software up to date to protect against this threat.
Medusa Ransomware, a ransomware-as-a-service provider, has impacted over 300 victims through techniques like phishing and exploits of unpatched software vulnerabilities. Affiliates recruited in cybercriminal forums play a role in the double extortion model, encrypting victim data and threatening to release it if a ransom is not paid. To protect against Medusa Ransomware, organizations are advised to require VPNs for remote access, monitor for unauthorized access attempts, use long passwords and multi-factor authentication, keep software up to date, segment networks to prevent ransomware spread, and have a recovery plan for sensitive data.
Incidents related to Medusa Ransomware should be reported to the FBI, CISA, or MS-ISAC for further investigation. By following these security measures and reporting any suspicious activity, organizations can better protect themselves against the threats posed by Medusa Ransomware.
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