Ransomware Group in Cuba Spread New Malware, Here Are Tips to Protect Your Organization

Tips to protect organizations from ransomware attacks (photo: Pixabay)

JAKARTA - Kaspersky's latest research found the spread of malware that could evade new advanced detection, carried out by a ransomware group from Russia, namely Cuba.

“Our latest findings underscore the importance of access to the latest reports and threat intelligence. "As ransomware gangs like Cuba evolve and refine their tactics, staying ahead is critical to effectively mitigating potential attacks," said Gleb Ivanov, cybersecurity expert at Kaspersky.

To help organizations from ransomware attacks, Kaspersky suggests several tips that can be done, including:

• Always update the software on all the devices you use to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerabilities and infiltrating the network.
• Focus defense strategies on detecting lateral movement and data smuggling to the internet. Pay special attention to outbound traffic to detect cybercriminals' connections to your network. Set up offline backups that cannot be tampered with by intruders. Make sure you can access it quickly when needed or in an emergency.
• Enable ransomware protection for all endpoints, to protect computers and servers from ransomware and other types of malware, prevent exploits, and be compatible with pre-installed security solutions.
• Install anti-APT and EDR solutions, which enable advanced threat discovery and detection capabilities, investigation and timely remediation of incidents. Give your SOC team access to the latest threat intelligence and regularly upgrade their skills with professional training.
• Give your SOC team access to the latest threat intelligence (IT) providing cyber attack data and insights collected by our team over more than 20 years.