Virtual Machines
Ransomware related news headlines trending on Google
Panera Bread, known for its bakery products, reportedly succumbed to ransomware hackers’ demands following an attack in March 2024. The restaurant chain notified employees of a potential data breach after cybercriminals encrypted virtual machines, severely disrupting its websites, telephone systems, mobile apps, and PoS terminals. Although details of any ransom payment remain undisclosed, speculation from […]
How to Secure virtual machines (VMs) in cloud computing environments
Securing virtual machines (VMs) in cloud computing environments is crucial to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data and applications. Here are some general guidelines to help you secure VMs in the cloud: 1.Update and Patch Regularly: Keep your VMs up to date with the latest security patches and updates. Cloud service providers […]
RagnarLocker Ransomware running Virtual Machines in Infected Systems
According to a study carried out by Cybersecurity firm Sophos, those distributing RagnarLocker ransomware are seen installing virtual machines inside infected systems to avoid being detected by local antivirus software. Technically speaking, it’s being done through Oracle Virtual Box App running inside a virtual machine loaded with Windows XP Operating System. In general, RagnarLocker is […]
Microsoft and Google security update their respective Virtual Machines
Microsoft and Google have made it official that their Virtual Machine instances on a respective note can now process highly sensitive information making it difficult for cloud admins to access or tamper information while in process. Also, the latest update will make it extremely difficult for hackers to induce malware into Trusted Executed Environments(TEE). So, […]
Microsoft issues alert over Weaponized Virtual Machines on the Cloud
To all those who think cloud infrastructure as a ‘Safe Heaven’ from cyber attacks, here’s an alert issued by Microsoft. In its recently released Security Intelligence Report Volume 22, the software giant has disclosed that hackers are nowadays hitting targets secured on the cloud. The Redmond giant has declared that a threat scenario is being […]
AzSec software to strengthen cloud security feature of Microsoft Azure
Microsoft has made it official that it is strengthening Azure Cloud Computing platform with the newly acquired AzSec software developed by 5nine Software Company. As per the details disclosed to the media, AzSec allows IT admins to manage and monitor Azure systems and prevent potential security risks that can surface in the public, private or […]
Fortinet extends support to strengthen Cloud Security in Corporate World
Cyber security software developing vendor Fortinet has announced that it is extending its support to strengthen cloud security feature in the corporate world. The American company announced in this week that it is going to achieve its objective by adding a Cloud Security Access Broker (CASB) to its product portfolio. Cloud Security is now on […]
