How to Learn From Coldfusion Attack to Prevent Ransomware?

Credential compromise is a common way for attackers to get into systems and move around in compromised environments. Limiting their maneuverability can make things much harder for them.

Fremont, CA: Ransomware attacks on servers underscore the need for security. EDR software blocks the attacker’s attempts to install their payload because of vulnerabilities in unsupported ColdFusion Server software. To that end, security teams should:

Perform Continuous Backups: The best way to protect against data breaches is to back it up. It’s imperative in the case of ransomware attacks since it allows you to restore your system without paying a ransom.

Prepare An Incident Response Plan: To deal with ransomware attacks and digital disruptions, organizations need an effective incident response plan. It requires planning, practice, and testing.

Assess The Security Team: Companies without dedicated cybersecurity professionals should consider third-party cybersecurity service providers (MSSPs) for enhanced ransomware protection.

Cyber Insurance: The insurance company and broker assess the security readiness of the organization, so a cyber-insurance policy can reduce the financial impact.

Identify And Reduce Exposure: Organizations can reduce their exposure and minimize risk by identifying and inventorying every asset through patch applications, configuration management, and network segmentation.

Prepare For Double Extortion: The double extortion attack involves ransomware attackers demanding a ransom so that their data remains unencrypted. A sound data security policy involves more than just backups and reducing data exfiltration.

Stay Up-To-Date With Software: The ColdFusion Server attack highlighted the importance of patching software, exploiting vulnerabilities in unsupported versions, and emphasizing the need for end-of-life software updates.

Monitor Server Activity: Server traffic and behavior are crucial thanks to high access levels and tons of applications and networks. Attackers can get deeper access through command-line interfaces, so monitoring is vital.

Consider Endpoint Detection and Response (Edr): When the endpoint detection and response software is effective, it…