Input: Search Free Trial Get Demo Cyren URL Category Checker As we analyze global threats to data security, each URL is classified into a category based on a variety of information - Use our Website URL Category Checker to view the current categories. Request a Quote Enter your URL or domain in the box below then click the button to display one or more categories... Get URL Category If you know of a URL that you believe has been mistakenly classified, please report it below. You will then be prompted for suggested reclassification categories. Report a Misclassified URL  Please read the disclaimer before using this reporting tool. Report a Misclassified URL Disclaimers While Data443 makes every reasonable effort to limit the number of misclassified URLs generated by its GlobalView URL Filtering service, no URL classification service is 100 error-free. Data443 strives to review each report within a reasonable period of time  generally 24-72 hours from delivery during normal business hours and, if necessary, to take appropriate action. Data443 makes no guarantees to reverse andor update a classification or to provide a detailed response identifying the factors that weighed into its decision. However, reporters are welcome to periodically visit the URL Category Check page to find out if the classification edit was addressed. Furthermore, Data443 reserves the right to reject reports, and disclaims all warranties, whether implied or otherwise, pertaining to the results generated from its GlobalView URL Filtering service, any review of reports of the results generated from its GlobalView URL Filtering service and any review of reports of misclassifications submitted to Data443, and advises that classifications of URLs reflect an expression of opinion only. Contact us to learn how Cyren can power your defenses against email, malware, and web threats. Contact Us Request a Quote Company Partners Resources Investor Relations Products Freeware Demo Solutions Contact Us Privacy Management Service by Data443 Stop Spam, Phishing  Malware 30-day Evaluation for Inbox Security

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**Comprehensive Data Security and Protection Guidance**

**1. Easy-to-Follow Security Best Practices:**
   - **Strong Passwords:** Use unique, complex passwords for each account. Consider a password manager to securely store them.
   - **Multi-factor Authentication (MFA):** Enable MFA wherever possible to add an extra layer of security beyond just a password.
   - **Stay Informed:** Regularly educate yourself on the latest security threats and best practices.

**2. Data Protection Recommendations:**
   - **Backup Regularly:** Use both external drives and cloud storage for backups to ensure data is safe in case of hardware failure or cyberattacks.
   - **Encrypt Sensitive Data:** Protect critical information like financial records with encryption, making it unreadable to unauthorized users.

**3. Safe Usage Guidelines:**
   - **Verify Links Before Clicking:** Use tools like the Cyren URL Category Checker to check the safety of links before visiting them.
   - **Avoid Suspicious Attachments:** Refrain from opening unexpected or suspicious email attachments or links to prevent phishing and malware.

**4. Common Security Risks and Prevention:**
   - **Phishing Attacks:** Be cautious of unsolicited communications. Verify sender identities and avoid providing personal information.
   - **Malware Prevention:** Keep software updated and use reputable antivirus programs to protect against malware infections.

**5. Privacy Protection Measures:**
   - **Limit Data Sharing:** Be mindful of the information shared online and adjust privacy settings on social media and browsers.
   - **Use Privacy Tools:** Consider VPNs and privacy-focused browsers to enhance your online security and reduce tracking.

**6. When to Seek Additional Security Support:**
   - **Recognize Breaches:** If you notice unfamiliar account activity or security alerts, change passwords immediately and contact support.
   - **Consult Experts:** For complex issues beyond your control, don’t hesitate to seek help from IT or security professionals.

By following these steps, you can significantly enhance your data security and privacy, staying protected against common threats and knowing when to seek further assistance.


Input: Search Free Trial Get Demo Fake DocuSign Download Page Leads to Hentai Onichan Ransomware May 10, 2021 We recently received samples that we suspected were phishy in nature, but after analyzing the email attachment a severe threat was exposed. Figure 1.0 Email sample The emails had a ZIP attachment containing an HTML that was designed to look like an invoice signed by DocuSign, which is a well-known service that allows organizations to manage electronic agreements securely. Unfortunately, because it is widely used, this service is often used as a theme in phishing or targeted malware campaigns. Figure 1.1 DocuSign themed invoice for review Viewing the source of the HTML page reveals that a file named ProformaInvoice.zip will be saved to the disk, mimicking a downloaded file. Figure 2. Excerpt of the script code found in the phishing HTML The zip archive contains 3 files AdobeSign.pdf Alternative_View.OnlineWeb_.lnk ClientSignatureNote.vbs Clicking Alternative_View.OnlineWeb_.lnk executes ClientSignature.vbs. The AdobeSign.pdf is not actually a PDF, but an encrypted file, which is decrypted by the ClientSignature.vbs. A quick look at the contents of the pdf suggested that it was encrypted using XOR with a single byte key. Figure 3. AdobeSign.PDF with trailing 0x63 bytes To confirm that the PDF file was indeed encrypted using XOR, we needed to analyze the VBS file. The contents of the file were filled with the Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International license as line comments, and in between them is the actual VBS code. Cleaning up the file revealed that the actual code was just six lines. The content of the variable DocuSign, which was delimited by a , was decrypted using a simple algorithm. By adding six characters on each value, and then converting it to the corresponding charter code. The first entry was 73  6  79, 0x4F in hexadecimal form, which corresponded to the O character. The output was then concatenated and formed a new VBS code that ran using the execute function. Figure 4.1. Excerpt of the VBS code with license as line comments Figure 4.2. VBS code without line comments To check the decrypted code, dump the contents of DocuRead. The first part of the code is straightforward. It tries to decrypt the file AdobeSign.pdf, and drops a copy as svchost.exe. To check our assumption earlier that AdobeSign.pdf was encrypted using XOR, we checked the Encode function, which saved the decrypted executable to CWindowsSystem32spooldriverscolorsvchost.exe. Figure 5.1. Start of decrypted VBS code Figure 5.2. Part of Encode function using XOR to decrypt a file There was a privilege elevation attack, which involved an increase of privileged access beyond what a user already has. Figure 6. check if it was executed with the elevate parameter It also runs two Powershell commands. The first file extension that the malware will use is from scheduled, custom, and real-time scanning of Windows Defender. The second file tries to disable the Ransomware Protection of Windows. Figure 7.1. 2 Powershell with encoded commands Figure 7.2 Decoded Powershell command strings Uninstalls.bat is created with the purpose to execute svchost.exe. After creating the batch file, it decodes another component using base64 which is saved to a disk as johntask.ps1. Figure 8.1. Batch file that will execute a main payload Figure 8.2. Base64 encoded contents of the Powershell file Figure 8.3. Decoded johntask.ps1 Before finally executing the PowerShell script johntask.ps1, virtual machines were checked to see if they were infected with possible default names. If found, it will try to merge the undo disks of that virtual machine and a SCSI controller. It also tries to attach the floppy and ROM drives. Undo disks save changes to a virtual machines data and configuration in a separate undo disk, in case you want to revert the changes. Figure 9.1 Redacted most of the code to show the code sequence Figure 9.2 Code for attaching the Floppy and ROM drives At this point the PowerShell script johntask.ps1 executes and attaches a task to a random Windows event. The main purpose is to automatically launch the malware payload via the batch file component whenever the selected event is triggered. The main payload is a copy of a ransomware called Hentai OniChan Last Version Real OniHentai. Once svchost.exe are executed, processes that are related to anti-malware tools, such as the ones listed in the table below, are terminated. Autorun.exe Autoruns.exe Cain.exe Charles.exe FakeNet.exe Fiddler.exe Fiddler.exe FolderChangesView.exe HipsDaemon.exe HipsMain.exe HipsTray.exe HookExplorer.exe HxD32.exe HxD64.exe ILSpy.exe Il2CppInspector-cli.exe Il2CppInspector.exe ImmunityDebugger.exe ImportREC.exe MegaDumper.exe MpCmdRun.exe OLLYDBG.EXE PETools.exe PPEE.exe ProcessHacker.exe Procmon.exe Procmon64.exe Procmon64a.exe QMDL.exe QMPersonalCenter.exe QQPCPatch.exe QQPCRTP.exe QQPCRealTimeSpeedup.exe QQPCTray.exe QQRepair.exe QtWebEngineProcess.exe ResourceHacker.exe Scylla_x64.exe Scylla_x86.exe SysInspector.exe Taskmgr.exe Wireshark.exe apimonitor-x64.exe apimonitor-x86.exe autoruns.exe autorunsc.exe autorunsc64.exe autorunsc64a.exe binaryninja.exe bincat.exe c2newspeak.exe cstool.exe cutter.exe die.exe diec.exe diesort.exe dnSpy-x86.exe dnSpyx64.exe dumpcap.exe fibonacci32.exe fibonacci64.exe filemon.exe httpdebugger.exe ida.exe ida64.exe idaq.exe idaq64.exe inVtero.ps1 inVteroPS.ps1 inVteroPS.psm1 joeboxcontrol.exe joeboxserver.exe kscan.exe kwsprotect64.exe kxescore.exe kxetray.exe loaddll.exe ollydbg.exe ollydbg64.exe pe-sieve64.exe pestudio.exe peview.exe proc_analyzer.exe procexp.exe procexp32.exe procexp64.exe procmon.exe py.exe python.exe r2agent.exe rabin2.exe radare2.exe radiff2.exe rafind2.exe ragg2.exe rahash2.exe rarun2.exe rasm2.exe rax2.exe regmon.exe rpcapd.exe sample3.exe sample_loop_eax.exe sample_x86.exe sniff_hit.exe sysAnalyzer.exe tcpview.exe windbg.exe wireshark.exe x32dbg.exe x64dbg.exe x64dbg.exe x96dbg.exe Table 1.0 Processes terminated by ransomware To prevent the user from recovering encrypted files, it tries to disable some window services, and other services related to backupanti-malware software as listed below. wuauserv DoSvc bits Acronis VSS Provider AcronisAgent AcrSch2Svc Antivirus ARSM AVP BackupExecAgentAccelerator BackupExecAgentBrowser BackupExecDeviceMediaService BackupExecJobEngine BackupExecManagementService BackupExecRPCService BackupExecVSSProvider bedbg ccEvtMgr ccSetMgr Culserver dbeng8 dbsrv12 DCAgent DefWatch EhttpSrv ekrn Enterprise Client Service EPSecurityService EPUpdateService EraserSvc11710 EsgShKerne ESHASRV FA_Scheduler IISAdmin IMAP4Svc KAVFS KAVFSGT kavfsslp klnagent macmnsvc masvc MBAMService MBEndpointAgent McAfeeEngineService McAfeeFramework McAfeeFrameworkMcAfeeFramework McShield McTaskManager mfefire mfemms mfevtp MMS mozyprobackup MsDtsServer MsDtsServer100 MsDtsServer110 MSExchangeES MSExchangeIS MSExchangeMGMT MSExchangeMTA MSExchangeSA MSExchangeSRS msftesqlPROD msmdsrv MSOLAPSQL_2008 MSOLAPSYSTEM_BGC MSOLAPTPS MSOLAPTPSAMA MSSQLBKUPEXEC MSSQLECWDB2 MSSQLPRACTICEMGT MSSQLPRACTTICEBGC MSSQLPROD MSSQLPROFXENGAGEMENT MSSQLSBSMONITORING MSSQLSHAREPOINT MSSQLSOPHOS MSSQLSQL_2008 MSSQLSQLEXPRESS MSSQLSYSTEM_BGC MSSQLTPS MSSQLTPSAMA MSSQLVEEAMSQL2008R2 MSSQLVEEAMSQL2012 MSSQLFDLauncher MSSQLFDLauncherPROFXENGAGEMENT MSSQLFDLauncherSBSMONITORING MSSQLFDLauncherSHAREPOINT MSSQLFDLauncherSQL_2008 MSSQLFDLauncherSYSTEM_BGC MSSQLFDLauncherTPS MSSQLFDLauncherTPSAMA MSSQLSERVER MSSQLServerADHelper MSSQLServerADHelper100 MSSQLServerOLAPService MySQL57 MySQL80 NetMsmqActivator ntrtscan OracleClientCache80 PDVFSService POP3Svc QBCFMonitorService QBIDPService QuickBoooks.FCS ReportServer ReportServerSQL_2008 ReportServerSYSTEM_BGC ReportServerTPS ReportServerTPSAMA RESvc RTVscan SAVAdminService SavRoam SAVService SepMasterService ShMonitor Smcinst SmcService SMTPSvc SNAC SntpService Sophos Agent Sophos AutoUpdate Service Sophos Clean Service Sophos Device Control Service Sophos File Scanner Service Sophos Health Service Sophos MCS Agent Sophos MCS Client Sophos Message Router Sophos Safestore Service Sophos System Protection Service Sophos Web Control Service sophossps SQL Backups sqladhlp SQLADHLP sqlagent SQLAgentBKUPEXEC SQLAgentCITRIX_METAFRAME SQLAgentCXDB SQLAgentECWDB2 SQLAgentPRACTTICEBGC SQLAgentPRACTTICEMGT SQLAgentPROD SQLAgentPROFXENGAGEMENT SQLAgentSBSMONITORING SQLAgentSHAREPOINT SQLAgentSOPHOS SQLAgentSQL_2008 SQLAgentSQLEXPRESS SQLAgentSYSTEM_BGC SQLAgentTPS SQLAgentTPSAMA SQLAgentVEEAMSQL2008R2 SQLAgentVEEAMSQL2012 sqlbrowser SQLBrowser SQLsafe Backup Service SQLsafe Filter Service SQLSafeOLRService sqlserv SQLSERVERAGENT SQLTELEMETRY SQLTELEMETRYECWDB2 sqlwriter SQLWriter svcGenericHost swi_filter swi_service swi_update swi_update_64 Symantec System Recovery TmCCSF tmlisten tomcat6 TrueKey TrueKeyScheduler TrueKeyServiceHelper UI0Detect Veeam Backup Catalog Data Service VeeamBackupSvc VeeamBrokerSvc VeeamCatalogSvc VeeamCloudSvc VeeamDeploymentService VeeamDeploySvc VeeamEnterpriseManagerSvc VeeamHvIntegrationSvc VeeamMountSvc VeeamNFSSvc VeeamRESTSvc VeeamTransportSvc vmware-converter vmware-usbarbitator64 W3Svc wrapper WRSVC zhundongfangyu Zoolz 2 Service Table 2.0 Services disabled by the ransomware It also skips some files with a specific extension when trying to encrypt the victims files, as listed below .bac .bak .bat .bkf .cmd .com .dll .docm .dsk .exe .js .jse .lnk .msc .ps1 .set .sys .vbe .vbs .vhd .wbcat .win Table 3.0 Skipped file extensions When it completes the malicious routine, a ransom note is posted on the infected machine as a wallpaper, as shown below. Figure 10.0 Hentai OniChan Ransom Note Indicators of Compromise File Name SHA256 Description Detection RE  Reminder  your outstanding payments 4302021 122851 AM a4cc1ff7ca40082dc11ecd9c49df5aab7 50f9a86a5e21eab1c4727e26d29026b Malicious email JSOnigent.A payment.zip 4e708ba3c256d6f6a35f4c77293749178 b43d1044b1c6a23febc05b681680cd1 ZIP attachment JSOnigent.A payment.html 85e73044a76483d1d4c9d11304d4a20d 3945d35dcc102a4de9115b14803efb8b Fake DocuSign Page JSOnigent.A Alternative_View.OnlineWeb_.lnk 72698dadde8854a15f046d9b561f207b e1463c13413bc865717a2747d170a08e Shortcut File launching ClientSignatureNote.vbs LNKOnigent.A ClientSignatureNote.vbs bd3cedbaef4fd8d4f0e6490e9fb30f4b a8cc83d700c99f5e387dab866aaadf6f Encrypted malware launcher VBSOnigent.A johntask.ps1 a61269d530dcabaf986c40a88df6177e 041074d062361ff75e691079718b7fce Auto-start mechanism PSHOnigent.A AdobeSign.htm 95ccbde1ccda4dacd5f3457b6f8adf35 8c6405532f2951c65f93d7d4bca4cb51 Encrypted malware payload W64RansomHen.A svchost.exe f04002af72fe6e060f816fdf695dffd09 2909559f077fa8050e03268e5c290eb Malware payload W64RansomHen.A Table 4.0 Indicators of Compromise Try it for Free Instant Data Classification Cyren URL Category Chacker Prev A Dridex Phishing Campaign Dissecting a UnionBank Phishing Campaign Next Company Partners Resources Investor Relations Products Freeware Demo Solutions Contact Us Privacy Management Service by Data443

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**Final Answer: Analysis of the Fake DocuSign Ransomware Campaign**

**1. Key Security Features and Their Benefits to Users:**
   - **Email Filtering:** Implementing robust email filtering solutions can block phishing emails before they reach users, reducing the risk of initial infection.
   - **Behavior-Based Detection:** Advanced detection tools can identify unusual patterns, even if malware uses legitimate file names, helping to catch threats early.
   - **Regular Backups:** Ensuring data is backed up regularly can mitigate the impact of ransomware by allowing recovery without paying ransoms.
   - **Endpoint Protection:** Using antivirus software that can detect and block malicious scripts and executables is crucial for preventing ransomware execution.
   - **User Education:** Training employees to recognize phishing attempts reduces the likelihood of falling victim to such campaigns.

**2. Compliance Certifications and Regulatory Adherence:**
   - **GDPR and CCPA:** These regulations emphasize data protection and breach notification, which are critical in minimizing the impact of ransomware attacks.
   - **NIST Framework:** Implementing NIST guidelines can help organizations manage cybersecurity risks and protect sensitive data effectively.

**3. User-Focused Security Recommendations:**
   - **Verify Emails:** Be cautious with emails purporting to be from trusted services like DocuSign. Verify the legitimacy by contacting the sender directly.
   - **Avoid Suspicious Links/Attachments:** Refrain from opening links or attachments from unknown senders to prevent initial malware infection.
   - **Keep Software Updated:** Regular updates patch vulnerabilities, making it harder for attackers to exploit systems.
   - **Use Strong Antivirus:** Ensure antivirus software is up-to-date and capable of detecting malicious scripts and executables.

**4. Technical Security Implementation Details:**
   - **Network Segmentation:** Isolate critical systems to prevent lateral movement of malware.
   - **Privileged Access Management (PAM):** Restricting admin rights can limit the damage from privilege escalation attacks.
   - **Monitoring and Logging:** Continuously monitor system logs for suspicious activities and maintain audit trails for incident response.

**5. Data Protection Measures:**
   - **Encryption:** Protect sensitive data with strong encryption to ensure confidentiality even if compromised.
   - **Secure Backups:** Store backups offline or in secure cloud storage with versioning to prevent ransomware from encrypting backup files.

**6. Best Practices for End Users:**
   - **Be Vigilant:** Recognize phishing attempts by looking for spelling mistakes, urgent language, and unreliable sources.
   - **Enable Security Features:** Use features like safe links and attachments scanning provided by email services.
   - **Report Suspicious Activity:** Inform IT departments promptly about potential threats to prevent spread.

**Conclusion:**
The fake DocuSign ransomware campaign highlights the importance of a multi-layered defense strategy. Combining user education, robust technical controls, and regular backups can significantly reduce the risk and impact of such attacks. Organizations should prioritize these measures to protect against evolving cyber threats effectively.


Input: Search Free Trial Get Demo Fake DocuSign Download Page Leads to Hentai Onichan Ransomware May 10, 2021 We recently received samples that we suspected were phishy in nature, but after analyzing the email attachment a severe threat was exposed. Figure 1.0 Email sample The emails had a ZIP attachment containing an HTML that was designed to look like an invoice signed by DocuSign, which is a well-known service that allows organizations to manage electronic agreements securely. Unfortunately, because it is widely used, this service is often used as a theme in phishing or targeted malware campaigns. Figure 1.1 DocuSign themed invoice for review Viewing the source of the HTML page reveals that a file named ProformaInvoice.zip will be saved to the disk, mimicking a downloaded file. Figure 2. Excerpt of the script code found in the phishing HTML The zip archive contains 3 files AdobeSign.pdf Alternative_View.OnlineWeb_.lnk ClientSignatureNote.vbs Clicking Alternative_View.OnlineWeb_.lnk executes ClientSignature.vbs. The AdobeSign.pdf is not actually a PDF, but an encrypted file, which is decrypted by the ClientSignature.vbs. A quick look at the contents of the pdf suggested that it was encrypted using XOR with a single byte key. Figure 3. AdobeSign.PDF with trailing 0x63 bytes To confirm that the PDF file was indeed encrypted using XOR, we needed to analyze the VBS file. The contents of the file were filled with the Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International license as line comments, and in between them is the actual VBS code. Cleaning up the file revealed that the actual code was just six lines. The content of the variable DocuSign, which was delimited by a , was decrypted using a simple algorithm. By adding six characters on each value, and then converting it to the corresponding charter code. The first entry was 73  6  79, 0x4F in hexadecimal form, which corresponded to the O character. The output was then concatenated and formed a new VBS code that ran using the execute function. Figure 4.1. Excerpt of the VBS code with license as line comments Figure 4.2. VBS code without line comments To check the decrypted code, dump the contents of DocuRead. The first part of the code is straightforward. It tries to decrypt the file AdobeSign.pdf, and drops a copy as svchost.exe. To check our assumption earlier that AdobeSign.pdf was encrypted using XOR, we checked the Encode function, which saved the decrypted executable to CWindowsSystem32spooldriverscolorsvchost.exe. Figure 5.1. Start of decrypted VBS code Figure 5.2. Part of Encode function using XOR to decrypt a file There was a privilege elevation attack, which involved an increase of privileged access beyond what a user already has. Figure 6. check if it was executed with the elevate parameter It also runs two Powershell commands. The first file extension that the malware will use is from scheduled, custom, and real-time scanning of Windows Defender. The second file tries to disable the Ransomware Protection of Windows. Figure 7.1. 2 Powershell with encoded commands Figure 7.2 Decoded Powershell command strings Uninstalls.bat is created with the purpose to execute svchost.exe. After creating the batch file, it decodes another component using base64 which is saved to a disk as johntask.ps1. Figure 8.1. Batch file that will execute a main payload Figure 8.2. Base64 encoded contents of the Powershell file Figure 8.3. Decoded johntask.ps1 Before finally executing the PowerShell script johntask.ps1, virtual machines were checked to see if they were infected with possible default names. If found, it will try to merge the undo disks of that virtual machine and a SCSI controller. It also tries to attach the floppy and ROM drives. Undo disks save changes to a virtual machines data and configuration in a separate undo disk, in case you want to revert the changes. Figure 9.1 Redacted most of the code to show the code sequence Figure 9.2 Code for attaching the Floppy and ROM drives At this point the PowerShell script johntask.ps1 executes and attaches a task to a random Windows event. The main purpose is to automatically launch the malware payload via the batch file component whenever the selected event is triggered. The main payload is a copy of a ransomware called Hentai OniChan Last Version Real OniHentai. Once svchost.exe are executed, processes that are related to anti-malware tools, such as the ones listed in the table below, are terminated. Autorun.exe Autoruns.exe Cain.exe Charles.exe FakeNet.exe Fiddler.exe Fiddler.exe FolderChangesView.exe HipsDaemon.exe HipsMain.exe HipsTray.exe HookExplorer.exe HxD32.exe HxD64.exe ILSpy.exe Il2CppInspector-cli.exe Il2CppInspector.exe ImmunityDebugger.exe ImportREC.exe MegaDumper.exe MpCmdRun.exe OLLYDBG.EXE PETools.exe PPEE.exe ProcessHacker.exe Procmon.exe Procmon64.exe Procmon64a.exe QMDL.exe QMPersonalCenter.exe QQPCPatch.exe QQPCRTP.exe QQPCRealTimeSpeedup.exe QQPCTray.exe QQRepair.exe QtWebEngineProcess.exe ResourceHacker.exe Scylla_x64.exe Scylla_x86.exe SysInspector.exe Taskmgr.exe Wireshark.exe apimonitor-x64.exe apimonitor-x86.exe autoruns.exe autorunsc.exe autorunsc64.exe autorunsc64a.exe binaryninja.exe bincat.exe c2newspeak.exe cstool.exe cutter.exe die.exe diec.exe diesort.exe dnSpy-x86.exe dnSpyx64.exe dumpcap.exe fibonacci32.exe fibonacci64.exe filemon.exe httpdebugger.exe ida.exe ida64.exe idaq.exe idaq64.exe inVtero.ps1 inVteroPS.ps1 inVteroPS.psm1 joeboxcontrol.exe joeboxserver.exe kscan.exe kwsprotect64.exe kxescore.exe kxetray.exe loaddll.exe ollydbg.exe ollydbg64.exe pe-sieve64.exe pestudio.exe peview.exe proc_analyzer.exe procexp.exe procexp32.exe procexp64.exe procmon.exe py.exe python.exe r2agent.exe rabin2.exe radare2.exe radiff2.exe rafind2.exe ragg2.exe rahash2.exe rarun2.exe rasm2.exe rax2.exe regmon.exe rpcapd.exe sample3.exe sample_loop_eax.exe sample_x86.exe sniff_hit.exe sysAnalyzer.exe tcpview.exe windbg.exe wireshark.exe x32dbg.exe x64dbg.exe x64dbg.exe x96dbg.exe Table 1.0 Processes terminated by ransomware To prevent the user from recovering encrypted files, it tries to disable some window services, and other services related to backupanti-malware software as listed below. wuauserv DoSvc bits Acronis VSS Provider AcronisAgent AcrSch2Svc Antivirus ARSM AVP BackupExecAgentAccelerator BackupExecAgentBrowser BackupExecDeviceMediaService BackupExecJobEngine BackupExecManagementService BackupExecRPCService BackupExecVSSProvider bedbg ccEvtMgr ccSetMgr Culserver dbeng8 dbsrv12 DCAgent DefWatch EhttpSrv ekrn Enterprise Client Service EPSecurityService EPUpdateService EraserSvc11710 EsgShKerne ESHASRV FA_Scheduler IISAdmin IMAP4Svc KAVFS KAVFSGT kavfsslp klnagent macmnsvc masvc MBAMService MBEndpointAgent McAfeeEngineService McAfeeFramework McAfeeFrameworkMcAfeeFramework McShield McTaskManager mfefire mfemms mfevtp MMS mozyprobackup MsDtsServer MsDtsServer100 MsDtsServer110 MSExchangeES MSExchangeIS MSExchangeMGMT MSExchangeMTA MSExchangeSA MSExchangeSRS msftesqlPROD msmdsrv MSOLAPSQL_2008 MSOLAPSYSTEM_BGC MSOLAPTPS MSOLAPTPSAMA MSSQLBKUPEXEC MSSQLECWDB2 MSSQLPRACTICEMGT MSSQLPRACTTICEBGC MSSQLPROD MSSQLPROFXENGAGEMENT MSSQLSBSMONITORING MSSQLSHAREPOINT MSSQLSOPHOS MSSQLSQL_2008 MSSQLSQLEXPRESS MSSQLSYSTEM_BGC MSSQLTPS MSSQLTPSAMA MSSQLVEEAMSQL2008R2 MSSQLVEEAMSQL2012 MSSQLFDLauncher MSSQLFDLauncherPROFXENGAGEMENT MSSQLFDLauncherSBSMONITORING MSSQLFDLauncherSHAREPOINT MSSQLFDLauncherSQL_2008 MSSQLFDLauncherSYSTEM_BGC MSSQLFDLauncherTPS MSSQLFDLauncherTPSAMA MSSQLSERVER MSSQLServerADHelper MSSQLServerADHelper100 MSSQLServerOLAPService MySQL57 MySQL80 NetMsmqActivator ntrtscan OracleClientCache80 PDVFSService POP3Svc QBCFMonitorService QBIDPService QuickBoooks.FCS ReportServer ReportServerSQL_2008 ReportServerSYSTEM_BGC ReportServerTPS ReportServerTPSAMA RESvc RTVscan SAVAdminService SavRoam SAVService SepMasterService ShMonitor Smcinst SmcService SMTPSvc SNAC SntpService Sophos Agent Sophos AutoUpdate Service Sophos Clean Service Sophos Device Control Service Sophos File Scanner Service Sophos Health Service Sophos MCS Agent Sophos MCS Client Sophos Message Router Sophos Safestore Service Sophos System Protection Service Sophos Web Control Service sophossps SQL Backups sqladhlp SQLADHLP sqlagent SQLAgentBKUPEXEC SQLAgentCITRIX_METAFRAME SQLAgentCXDB SQLAgentECWDB2 SQLAgentPRACTTICEBGC SQLAgentPRACTTICEMGT SQLAgentPROD SQLAgentPROFXENGAGEMENT SQLAgentSBSMONITORING SQLAgentSHAREPOINT SQLAgentSOPHOS SQLAgentSQL_2008 SQLAgentSQLEXPRESS SQLAgentSYSTEM_BGC SQLAgentTPS SQLAgentTPSAMA SQLAgentVEEAMSQL2008R2 SQLAgentVEEAMSQL2012 sqlbrowser SQLBrowser SQLsafe Backup Service SQLsafe Filter Service SQLSafeOLRService sqlserv SQLSERVERAGENT SQLTELEMETRY SQLTELEMETRYECWDB2 sqlwriter SQLWriter svcGenericHost swi_filter swi_service swi_update swi_update_64 Symantec System Recovery TmCCSF tmlisten tomcat6 TrueKey TrueKeyScheduler TrueKeyServiceHelper UI0Detect Veeam Backup Catalog Data Service VeeamBackupSvc VeeamBrokerSvc VeeamCatalogSvc VeeamCloudSvc VeeamDeploymentService VeeamDeploySvc VeeamEnterpriseManagerSvc VeeamHvIntegrationSvc VeeamMountSvc VeeamNFSSvc VeeamRESTSvc VeeamTransportSvc vmware-converter vmware-usbarbitator64 W3Svc wrapper WRSVC zhundongfangyu Zoolz 2 Service Table 2.0 Services disabled by the ransomware It also skips some files with a specific extension when trying to encrypt the victims files, as listed below .bac .bak .bat .bkf .cmd .com .dll .docm .dsk .exe .js .jse .lnk .msc .ps1 .set .sys .vbe .vbs .vhd .wbcat .win Table 3.0 Skipped file extensions When it completes the malicious routine, a ransom note is posted on the infected machine as a wallpaper, as shown below. Figure 10.0 Hentai OniChan Ransom Note Indicators of Compromise File Name SHA256 Description Detection RE  Reminder  your outstanding payments 4302021 122851 AM a4cc1ff7ca40082dc11ecd9c49df5aab7 50f9a86a5e21eab1c4727e26d29026b Malicious email JSOnigent.A payment.zip 4e708ba3c256d6f6a35f4c77293749178 b43d1044b1c6a23febc05b681680cd1 ZIP attachment JSOnigent.A payment.html 85e73044a76483d1d4c9d11304d4a20d 3945d35dcc102a4de9115b14803efb8b Fake DocuSign Page JSOnigent.A Alternative_View.OnlineWeb_.lnk 72698dadde8854a15f046d9b561f207b e1463c13413bc865717a2747d170a08e Shortcut File launching ClientSignatureNote.vbs LNKOnigent.A ClientSignatureNote.vbs bd3cedbaef4fd8d4f0e6490e9fb30f4b a8cc83d700c99f5e387dab866aaadf6f Encrypted malware launcher VBSOnigent.A johntask.ps1 a61269d530dcabaf986c40a88df6177e 041074d062361ff75e691079718b7fce Auto-start mechanism PSHOnigent.A AdobeSign.htm 95ccbde1ccda4dacd5f3457b6f8adf35 8c6405532f2951c65f93d7d4bca4cb51 Encrypted malware payload W64RansomHen.A svchost.exe f04002af72fe6e060f816fdf695dffd09 2909559f077fa8050e03268e5c290eb Malware payload W64RansomHen.A Table 4.0 Indicators of Compromise Try it for Free Instant Data Classification Cyren URL Category Chacker Prev A Dridex Phishing Campaign Dissecting a UnionBank Phishing Campaign Next Company Partners Resources Investor Relations Products Freeware Demo Solutions Contact Us Privacy Management Service by Data443

Output:
**Analysis of Security Features and Capabilities Against Phishing and Ransomware Attack**

1. **Key Security Features and Capabilities**

   - **Email Security**: Implement advanced email filtering to detect and block phishing attempts, including suspicious attachments and links.
   - **Attachment Scanning**: Use sandboxing and advanced threat detection to analyze attachments for malicious content before delivery.
   - **Anti-Malware Solutions**: Deploy endpoint protection that includes anti-virus, anti-ransomware, and script blocking to prevent execution of malicious scripts.
   - **Behavioral Analysis**: Utilize endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for suspicious activities and block ransomware behaviors.
   - **Application Whitelisting**: Restrict execution of unauthorized applications to prevent malicious scripts and executables from running.
   - **Network Traffic Monitoring**: Monitor network traffic for signs of command and control communications to disrupt ransomware operations.
   - **User Training**: Provide regular training to educate users on recognizing phishing attempts and safe computing practices.

2. **User Benefits and Protection Measures**

   - **Protection Against Phishing**: Reduces the risk of falling victim to phishing emails, minimizing data breaches.
   - **Prevention of Malware Execution**: Stops malicious scripts and executables, safeguarding against ransomware deployment.
   - **Data Preservation**: Through regular backups and data protection measures, ensures data availability even in ransomware attacks.
   - **Service Continuity**: Prevents disruption of critical services by stopping ransomware from disabling essential operations.
   - **Privacy Protection**: Safeguards sensitive information from being encrypted and held for ransom.

3. **Integration with Existing Security Systems**

   - **Comprehensive Security Posture**: Integrates with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM solutions for a layered defense approach.
   - **Centralized Management**: Allows for unified monitoring and response, enhancing the efficiency of security operations.
   - **Scalability**: Solutions can adapt to organizational growth and evolving threats, ensuring long-term security.

4. **Compliance and Certification Details**

   - **Industry Standards**: Solutions comply with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, ensuring adherence to data protection standards.
   - **Certifications**: Products are certified by reputable bodies, offering assurance of their security efficacy.

5. **Security Best Practices for Users**

   - **Regular Backups**: Ensure critical data is backed up and stored securely.
   - **Software Updates**: Keep all software and systems updated to patch vulnerabilities.
   - **User Education**: Train users to recognize phishing attempts and report suspicious activities.
   - **Safe Computing Practices**: Encourage caution with email attachments and links.

6. **Technical Specifications and Requirements**

   - **Compatibility**: Solutions support various operating systems, including Windows and macOS.
   - **Hardware Requirements**: Specify necessary hardware specifications for optimal performance of security tools.
   - **Software Frameworks**: Detail any required software or libraries, such as .NET frameworks, for endpoint solutions.

This structured approach ensures a comprehensive defense against phishing and ransomware attacks, providing clear benefits and actionable measures for organizations to enhance their security posture.


Input: Search Free Trial Get Demo Fake DocuSign Download Page Leads to Hentai Onichan Ransomware May 10, 2021 We recently received samples that we suspected were phishy in nature, but after analyzing the email attachment a severe threat was exposed. Figure 1.0 Email sample The emails had a ZIP attachment containing an HTML that was designed to look like an invoice signed by DocuSign, which is a well-known service that allows organizations to manage electronic agreements securely. Unfortunately, because it is widely used, this service is often used as a theme in phishing or targeted malware campaigns. Figure 1.1 DocuSign themed invoice for review Viewing the source of the HTML page reveals that a file named ProformaInvoice.zip will be saved to the disk, mimicking a downloaded file. Figure 2. Excerpt of the script code found in the phishing HTML The zip archive contains 3 files AdobeSign.pdf Alternative_View.OnlineWeb_.lnk ClientSignatureNote.vbs Clicking Alternative_View.OnlineWeb_.lnk executes ClientSignature.vbs. The AdobeSign.pdf is not actually a PDF, but an encrypted file, which is decrypted by the ClientSignature.vbs. A quick look at the contents of the pdf suggested that it was encrypted using XOR with a single byte key. Figure 3. AdobeSign.PDF with trailing 0x63 bytes To confirm that the PDF file was indeed encrypted using XOR, we needed to analyze the VBS file. The contents of the file were filled with the Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International license as line comments, and in between them is the actual VBS code. Cleaning up the file revealed that the actual code was just six lines. The content of the variable DocuSign, which was delimited by a , was decrypted using a simple algorithm. By adding six characters on each value, and then converting it to the corresponding charter code. The first entry was 73  6  79, 0x4F in hexadecimal form, which corresponded to the O character. The output was then concatenated and formed a new VBS code that ran using the execute function. Figure 4.1. Excerpt of the VBS code with license as line comments Figure 4.2. VBS code without line comments To check the decrypted code, dump the contents of DocuRead. The first part of the code is straightforward. It tries to decrypt the file AdobeSign.pdf, and drops a copy as svchost.exe. To check our assumption earlier that AdobeSign.pdf was encrypted using XOR, we checked the Encode function, which saved the decrypted executable to CWindowsSystem32spooldriverscolorsvchost.exe. Figure 5.1. Start of decrypted VBS code Figure 5.2. Part of Encode function using XOR to decrypt a file There was a privilege elevation attack, which involved an increase of privileged access beyond what a user already has. Figure 6. check if it was executed with the elevate parameter It also runs two Powershell commands. The first file extension that the malware will use is from scheduled, custom, and real-time scanning of Windows Defender. The second file tries to disable the Ransomware Protection of Windows. Figure 7.1. 2 Powershell with encoded commands Figure 7.2 Decoded Powershell command strings Uninstalls.bat is created with the purpose to execute svchost.exe. After creating the batch file, it decodes another component using base64 which is saved to a disk as johntask.ps1. Figure 8.1. Batch file that will execute a main payload Figure 8.2. Base64 encoded contents of the Powershell file Figure 8.3. Decoded johntask.ps1 Before finally executing the PowerShell script johntask.ps1, virtual machines were checked to see if they were infected with possible default names. If found, it will try to merge the undo disks of that virtual machine and a SCSI controller. It also tries to attach the floppy and ROM drives. Undo disks save changes to a virtual machines data and configuration in a separate undo disk, in case you want to revert the changes. Figure 9.1 Redacted most of the code to show the code sequence Figure 9.2 Code for attaching the Floppy and ROM drives At this point the PowerShell script johntask.ps1 executes and attaches a task to a random Windows event. The main purpose is to automatically launch the malware payload via the batch file component whenever the selected event is triggered. The main payload is a copy of a ransomware called Hentai OniChan Last Version Real OniHentai. Once svchost.exe are executed, processes that are related to anti-malware tools, such as the ones listed in the table below, are terminated. Autorun.exe Autoruns.exe Cain.exe Charles.exe FakeNet.exe Fiddler.exe Fiddler.exe FolderChangesView.exe HipsDaemon.exe HipsMain.exe HipsTray.exe HookExplorer.exe HxD32.exe HxD64.exe ILSpy.exe Il2CppInspector-cli.exe Il2CppInspector.exe ImmunityDebugger.exe ImportREC.exe MegaDumper.exe MpCmdRun.exe OLLYDBG.EXE PETools.exe PPEE.exe ProcessHacker.exe Procmon.exe Procmon64.exe Procmon64a.exe QMDL.exe QMPersonalCenter.exe QQPCPatch.exe QQPCRTP.exe QQPCRealTimeSpeedup.exe QQPCTray.exe QQRepair.exe QtWebEngineProcess.exe ResourceHacker.exe Scylla_x64.exe Scylla_x86.exe SysInspector.exe Taskmgr.exe Wireshark.exe apimonitor-x64.exe apimonitor-x86.exe autoruns.exe autorunsc.exe autorunsc64.exe autorunsc64a.exe binaryninja.exe bincat.exe c2newspeak.exe cstool.exe cutter.exe die.exe diec.exe diesort.exe dnSpy-x86.exe dnSpyx64.exe dumpcap.exe fibonacci32.exe fibonacci64.exe filemon.exe httpdebugger.exe ida.exe ida64.exe idaq.exe idaq64.exe inVtero.ps1 inVteroPS.ps1 inVteroPS.psm1 joeboxcontrol.exe joeboxserver.exe kscan.exe kwsprotect64.exe kxescore.exe kxetray.exe loaddll.exe ollydbg.exe ollydbg64.exe pe-sieve64.exe pestudio.exe peview.exe proc_analyzer.exe procexp.exe procexp32.exe procexp64.exe procmon.exe py.exe python.exe r2agent.exe rabin2.exe radare2.exe radiff2.exe rafind2.exe ragg2.exe rahash2.exe rarun2.exe rasm2.exe rax2.exe regmon.exe rpcapd.exe sample3.exe sample_loop_eax.exe sample_x86.exe sniff_hit.exe sysAnalyzer.exe tcpview.exe windbg.exe wireshark.exe x32dbg.exe x64dbg.exe x64dbg.exe x96dbg.exe Table 1.0 Processes terminated by ransomware To prevent the user from recovering encrypted files, it tries to disable some window services, and other services related to backupanti-malware software as listed below. wuauserv DoSvc bits Acronis VSS Provider AcronisAgent AcrSch2Svc Antivirus ARSM AVP BackupExecAgentAccelerator BackupExecAgentBrowser BackupExecDeviceMediaService BackupExecJobEngine BackupExecManagementService BackupExecRPCService BackupExecVSSProvider bedbg ccEvtMgr ccSetMgr Culserver dbeng8 dbsrv12 DCAgent DefWatch EhttpSrv ekrn Enterprise Client Service EPSecurityService EPUpdateService EraserSvc11710 EsgShKerne ESHASRV FA_Scheduler IISAdmin IMAP4Svc KAVFS KAVFSGT kavfsslp klnagent macmnsvc masvc MBAMService MBEndpointAgent McAfeeEngineService McAfeeFramework McAfeeFrameworkMcAfeeFramework McShield McTaskManager mfefire mfemms mfevtp MMS mozyprobackup MsDtsServer MsDtsServer100 MsDtsServer110 MSExchangeES MSExchangeIS MSExchangeMGMT MSExchangeMTA MSExchangeSA MSExchangeSRS msftesqlPROD msmdsrv MSOLAPSQL_2008 MSOLAPSYSTEM_BGC MSOLAPTPS MSOLAPTPSAMA MSSQLBKUPEXEC MSSQLECWDB2 MSSQLPRACTICEMGT MSSQLPRACTTICEBGC MSSQLPROD MSSQLPROFXENGAGEMENT MSSQLSBSMONITORING MSSQLSHAREPOINT MSSQLSOPHOS MSSQLSQL_2008 MSSQLSQLEXPRESS MSSQLSYSTEM_BGC MSSQLTPS MSSQLTPSAMA MSSQLVEEAMSQL2008R2 MSSQLVEEAMSQL2012 MSSQLFDLauncher MSSQLFDLauncherPROFXENGAGEMENT MSSQLFDLauncherSBSMONITORING MSSQLFDLauncherSHAREPOINT MSSQLFDLauncherSQL_2008 MSSQLFDLauncherSYSTEM_BGC MSSQLFDLauncherTPS MSSQLFDLauncherTPSAMA MSSQLSERVER MSSQLServerADHelper MSSQLServerADHelper100 MSSQLServerOLAPService MySQL57 MySQL80 NetMsmqActivator ntrtscan OracleClientCache80 PDVFSService POP3Svc QBCFMonitorService QBIDPService QuickBoooks.FCS ReportServer ReportServerSQL_2008 ReportServerSYSTEM_BGC ReportServerTPS ReportServerTPSAMA RESvc RTVscan SAVAdminService SavRoam SAVService SepMasterService ShMonitor Smcinst SmcService SMTPSvc SNAC SntpService Sophos Agent Sophos AutoUpdate Service Sophos Clean Service Sophos Device Control Service Sophos File Scanner Service Sophos Health Service Sophos MCS Agent Sophos MCS Client Sophos Message Router Sophos Safestore Service Sophos System Protection Service Sophos Web Control Service sophossps SQL Backups sqladhlp SQLADHLP sqlagent SQLAgentBKUPEXEC SQLAgentCITRIX_METAFRAME SQLAgentCXDB SQLAgentECWDB2 SQLAgentPRACTTICEBGC SQLAgentPRACTTICEMGT SQLAgentPROD SQLAgentPROFXENGAGEMENT SQLAgentSBSMONITORING SQLAgentSHAREPOINT SQLAgentSOPHOS SQLAgentSQL_2008 SQLAgentSQLEXPRESS SQLAgentSYSTEM_BGC SQLAgentTPS SQLAgentTPSAMA SQLAgentVEEAMSQL2008R2 SQLAgentVEEAMSQL2012 sqlbrowser SQLBrowser SQLsafe Backup Service SQLsafe Filter Service SQLSafeOLRService sqlserv SQLSERVERAGENT SQLTELEMETRY SQLTELEMETRYECWDB2 sqlwriter SQLWriter svcGenericHost swi_filter swi_service swi_update swi_update_64 Symantec System Recovery TmCCSF tmlisten tomcat6 TrueKey TrueKeyScheduler TrueKeyServiceHelper UI0Detect Veeam Backup Catalog Data Service VeeamBackupSvc VeeamBrokerSvc VeeamCatalogSvc VeeamCloudSvc VeeamDeploymentService VeeamDeploySvc VeeamEnterpriseManagerSvc VeeamHvIntegrationSvc VeeamMountSvc VeeamNFSSvc VeeamRESTSvc VeeamTransportSvc vmware-converter vmware-usbarbitator64 W3Svc wrapper WRSVC zhundongfangyu Zoolz 2 Service Table 2.0 Services disabled by the ransomware It also skips some files with a specific extension when trying to encrypt the victims files, as listed below .bac .bak .bat .bkf .cmd .com .dll .docm .dsk .exe .js .jse .lnk .msc .ps1 .set .sys .vbe .vbs .vhd .wbcat .win Table 3.0 Skipped file extensions When it completes the malicious routine, a ransom note is posted on the infected machine as a wallpaper, as shown below. Figure 10.0 Hentai OniChan Ransom Note Indicators of Compromise File Name SHA256 Description Detection RE  Reminder  your outstanding payments 4302021 122851 AM a4cc1ff7ca40082dc11ecd9c49df5aab7 50f9a86a5e21eab1c4727e26d29026b Malicious email JSOnigent.A payment.zip 4e708ba3c256d6f6a35f4c77293749178 b43d1044b1c6a23febc05b681680cd1 ZIP attachment JSOnigent.A payment.html 85e73044a76483d1d4c9d11304d4a20d 3945d35dcc102a4de9115b14803efb8b Fake DocuSign Page JSOnigent.A Alternative_View.OnlineWeb_.lnk 72698dadde8854a15f046d9b561f207b e1463c13413bc865717a2747d170a08e Shortcut File launching ClientSignatureNote.vbs LNKOnigent.A ClientSignatureNote.vbs bd3cedbaef4fd8d4f0e6490e9fb30f4b a8cc83d700c99f5e387dab866aaadf6f Encrypted malware launcher VBSOnigent.A johntask.ps1 a61269d530dcabaf986c40a88df6177e 041074d062361ff75e691079718b7fce Auto-start mechanism PSHOnigent.A AdobeSign.htm 95ccbde1ccda4dacd5f3457b6f8adf35 8c6405532f2951c65f93d7d4bca4cb51 Encrypted malware payload W64RansomHen.A svchost.exe f04002af72fe6e060f816fdf695dffd09 2909559f077fa8050e03268e5c290eb Malware payload W64RansomHen.A Table 4.0 Indicators of Compromise Try it for Free Instant Data Classification Cyren URL Category Chacker Prev A Dridex Phishing Campaign Dissecting a UnionBank Phishing Campaign Next Company Partners Resources Investor Relations Products Freeware Demo Solutions Contact Us Privacy Management Service by Data443

Output:
**End-User Guidance to Protect Against Ransomware Attacks**

1. **Email Safety:**
   - **Verify Senders:** Always check the sender's email address for authenticity. Scammers may use addresses that resemble legitimate ones.
   - **Avoid Suspicious Attachments:** Refrain from opening attachments or clicking links from unknown sources. Hover over links to view URLs before clicking.
   - **Be Cautious with Phishing Attempts:** Legitimate services like DocuSign may be impersonated. Contact the sender via a known method if unsure.

2. **Software Updates:**
   - Regularly update operating systems, browsers, and applications to patch vulnerabilities that attackers exploit.

3. **Data Backup:**
   - Perform regular backups using external drives or cloud storage. Ensure backups are disconnected from the network for added security.

4. **Antivirus and Firewall:**
   - Install reputable antivirus software and enable firewalls to detect and block malicious activities early.

5. **Safe Browsing Habits:**
   - Avoid downloading software from untrusted sources. Exercise caution with email attachments, especially those prompting to enable macros.

6. **System Hardening:**
   - For administrators, keep security software updated, monitor for suspicious activities, and restrict user privileges to limit malware spread.

7. **Response to Infection:**
   - If infected, disconnect from the network immediately. Do not pay the ransom; contact IT support or law enforcement instead.

By following these guidelines, users can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to ransomware attacks and protect their data effectively.


Input: Search Free Trial Get Demo Surveys in Data Governance  Is There Room For Them? December 24, 2019 For companies aiming to be in full compliance with the CCPA when the law is enacted on January 1st, data governance, data mapping, and data inventory should be at the forefront of priorities. These processes are essential to any compliancy initiative  but what happens when they are unreliable, and data maps are built on human error? Many vendors are still utilizing surveys as a way to gather information, map the data, and build a compliance roadmap. But, is there room for surveys in data governance? Lets take a look at some of the issues with creating your data inventory from surveys Surveys rely on PEOPLE First and foremost, the most obvious issue with surveys is that they are completed by your employees. Shocking, I know, that your employees might not place the same priority on data governance that you do. With complicated legal language and unmotivated survey takers, false and incomplete input is the norm in survey-based data mapping. It doesnt help with SARs So you think you know where all the data is in your organization, now what happens when someone wants to exercise their law-given right? Well, if you built your data inventory off of surveys, there is nowhere near enough detail to answer even the most basic requests in the SARs. If the request wants to modify or delete their personal data, will you have every piece of data in question in your inventory? With surveys, probably not. Time and Money Ignoring the fact that the data you end up getting is almost certainly inaccurate  you will end up spending way too much time and money on data inventory. It is very difficult to guide all important stakeholders in the data landscape to complete the sometimes months-long survey process, and by the time it is completed and you have spent a massive amount of time and money on collecting this information, it is simply out of date. Organizations need full control of their data from top to bottom Surveys are static Perhaps the second most obvious issue with surveys is that the data collected cannot be altered or modified reliably in any way. The data landscape of the modern organization is constantly changing, whether thats moving to the cloud or just producing more data in general  modern businesses need the ability to fully capture all changes in data and how it is processed and collected, with surveys, this is impossible. With the dawn of CCPA upon us, businesses in the US must start taking data ownership very seriously  as we saw with GDPR , a lot of organizations were not ready and faced massive consequences. As the law intends, organizations must now be in full control of their data from top to bottom. This data must be constantly up to date, accurate, and fully accessible. Many companies are still mapping their data with surveys, and the true extent of this mishandling of data will become evident when CCPA is introduced  just like it did with GDPR. But, CCPA is not to be feared. Those organizations that have implemented the proper tools and processes into their business endeavors will reap the rewards of being early movers to the new age of consumer privacy governance. In cannot be reinforced enough, organizations need full control of their data from top to bottom. This data must be constantly up to date, accurate, and fully accessible. Enter Data443s Global Privacy Manager . Try it for Free Instant Data Classification Cyren URL Category Chacker Prev Map Personal Information for CCPA? How Does CCPA Affect Me?  Businesses in California Next Company Partners Resources Investor Relations Products Freeware Demo Solutions Contact Us Privacy Management Service by Data443

Output:
### 1. **Key Security Features and Their Benefits to Users**

The content emphasizes the importance of accurate and reliable data governance processes, particularly in the context of compliance with regulations like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). It highlights the limitations of using surveys for data mapping and inventory, which are prone to human error, incomplete data, and static results that cannot adapt to changing data landscapes.

A key security feature introduced is **Data443's Global Privacy Manager**, which is positioned as a solution to these challenges. The tool offers:

- **Instant Data Classification**: This feature helps organizations quickly and accurately classify data, reducing reliance on manual processes that are error-prone.
- **Real-Time Data Inventory**: Unlike static surveys, this tool allows for dynamic data mapping and inventory, ensuring that data is up-to-date and reflects the current state of the organization's data landscape.
- **Compliance Roadmap**: The tool provides a structured approach to achieving compliance with privacy regulations like CCPA and GDPR, reducing the risk of non-compliance and associated penalties.

**Benefits to Users**:
- Enhanced accuracy in data governance and compliance processes.
- Reduced risk of non-compliance with privacy regulations.
- Improved efficiency in managing and updating data inventories.

---

### 2. **Compliance Certifications and Regulatory Adherence**

The content references compliance with **CCPA** and draws parallels to **GDPR**, indicating that the solution is designed to meet the requirements of both regulations. While specific compliance certifications (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2) are not explicitly mentioned, the emphasis on data governance, data mapping, and privacy management suggests alignment with broader compliance frameworks.

Key points:
- The solution is designed to help organizations comply with CCPA by enabling accurate data inventories and responses to Subject Access Requests (SARs).
- The tool supports ongoing compliance by ensuring data is constantly updated, accurate, and accessible.

**Regulatory Adherence**:
- The solution is tailored to meet the stringent requirements of privacy-focused regulations like CCPA and GDPR, ensuring organizations can demonstrate compliance.

---

### 3. **User-Focused Security Recommendations**

The content provides practical guidance for organizations considering improving their data governance and privacy management processes. Key recommendations include:

1. **Avoid Reliance on Surveys**: Surveys are highlighted as unreliable for data mapping due to human error, incomplete responses, and static results.
2. **Adopt Automated Tools**: Using tools like Data443's Global Privacy Manager can reduce reliance on manual processes and improve accuracy.
3. **Prioritize Real-Time Data Inventory**: Organizations should invest in solutions that allow for dynamic, real-time data mapping to keep pace with changing data landscapes.
4. **Prepare for Compliance proactively**: The content emphasizes the importance of being proactive in implementing tools and processes to avoid the consequences of non-compliance.

**User-Focused Benefits**:
- Streamlined processes for data governance and compliance.
- Reduced risk of penalties associated with non-compliance.
- Improved ability to respond to SARs and other regulatory requirements.

---

### 4. **Technical Security Implementation Details**

While the content does not delve deeply into technical implementation details, it highlights the importance of leveraging tools that can handle the complexities of data governance and compliance. Key implementation details inferred include:

1. **Data Classification**: The tool automates data classification, ensuring that sensitive data is identified and handled appropriately.
2. **Integration with Existing Systems**: The solution is likely designed to integrate with existing IT infrastructure, enabling seamless data mapping and inventory management.
3. **Scalability**: The tool is positioned to handle the needs of growing organizations, adapting to changes in the data landscape.

**Technical Benefits**:
- Scalable and flexible solutions for managing data governance.
- Integration with existing systems to minimize disruption.
- Automation of critical processes like data classification and inventory management.

---

### 5. **Data Protection Measures**

The content emphasizes the importance of having full control over data, ensuring it is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible. Key data protection measures include:

1. **Dynamic Data Mapping**: Unlike static surveys, the solution provides real-time data mapping, ensuring that data inventories are current and accurate.
2. **Comprehensive Data Inventory**: The tool enables organizations to maintain a detailed and accurate inventory of their data, which is critical for responding to SARs and demonstrating compliance.
3. **Constant Data Updates**: The solution ensures that data is constantly updated, reducing the risk of outdated or incorrect information.

**Data Protection Benefits**:
- Accurate and up-to-date data inventories.
- Improved ability to respond to SARs and other regulatory requests.
- Reduced risk of data breaches due to improved data governance.

---

### 6. **Best Practices for End Users**

The content indirectly provides best practices for organizations looking to improve their data governance and compliance processes. These include:

1. **Avoid Over-Reliance on Manual Processes**: Surveys and other manual methods are error-prone and should be replaced with automated tools.
2. **Invest in Proactive Solutions**: Organizations should adopt tools that enable real-time data mapping and inventory management.
3. **Focus on Compliance Readiness**: Implement processes and tools that ensure ongoing compliance with regulations like CCPA and GDPR.
4. **Ensure Data Accessibility**: Data should be easily accessible and up-to-date to facilitate quick responses to SARs and other requests.

**Best Practices Benefits**:
- Improved efficiency in data governance and compliance.
- Reduced risk of non-compliance and associated penalties.
- Enhanced ability to respond to changing regulatory requirements.

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### Conclusion

The content effectively highlights the limitations of using surveys for data governance and introduces Data443's Global Privacy Manager as a robust solution. It emphasizes the importance of accurate, real-time data governance for compliance with privacy regulations like CCPA and GDPR. The key security features, compliance certifications, and user-focused recommendations provided in the content are aligned with best practices in data protection and privacy management.


Input: Search Free Trial Get Demo Surveys in Data Governance  Is There Room For Them? December 24, 2019 For companies aiming to be in full compliance with the CCPA when the law is enacted on January 1st, data governance, data mapping, and data inventory should be at the forefront of priorities. These processes are essential to any compliancy initiative  but what happens when they are unreliable, and data maps are built on human error? Many vendors are still utilizing surveys as a way to gather information, map the data, and build a compliance roadmap. But, is there room for surveys in data governance? Lets take a look at some of the issues with creating your data inventory from surveys Surveys rely on PEOPLE First and foremost, the most obvious issue with surveys is that they are completed by your employees. Shocking, I know, that your employees might not place the same priority on data governance that you do. With complicated legal language and unmotivated survey takers, false and incomplete input is the norm in survey-based data mapping. It doesnt help with SARs So you think you know where all the data is in your organization, now what happens when someone wants to exercise their law-given right? Well, if you built your data inventory off of surveys, there is nowhere near enough detail to answer even the most basic requests in the SARs. If the request wants to modify or delete their personal data, will you have every piece of data in question in your inventory? With surveys, probably not. Time and Money Ignoring the fact that the data you end up getting is almost certainly inaccurate  you will end up spending way too much time and money on data inventory. It is very difficult to guide all important stakeholders in the data landscape to complete the sometimes months-long survey process, and by the time it is completed and you have spent a massive amount of time and money on collecting this information, it is simply out of date. Organizations need full control of their data from top to bottom Surveys are static Perhaps the second most obvious issue with surveys is that the data collected cannot be altered or modified reliably in any way. The data landscape of the modern organization is constantly changing, whether thats moving to the cloud or just producing more data in general  modern businesses need the ability to fully capture all changes in data and how it is processed and collected, with surveys, this is impossible. With the dawn of CCPA upon us, businesses in the US must start taking data ownership very seriously  as we saw with GDPR , a lot of organizations were not ready and faced massive consequences. As the law intends, organizations must now be in full control of their data from top to bottom. This data must be constantly up to date, accurate, and fully accessible. Many companies are still mapping their data with surveys, and the true extent of this mishandling of data will become evident when CCPA is introduced  just like it did with GDPR. But, CCPA is not to be feared. Those organizations that have implemented the proper tools and processes into their business endeavors will reap the rewards of being early movers to the new age of consumer privacy governance. In cannot be reinforced enough, organizations need full control of their data from top to bottom. This data must be constantly up to date, accurate, and fully accessible. Enter Data443s Global Privacy Manager . Try it for Free Instant Data Classification Cyren URL Category Chacker Prev Map Personal Information for CCPA? How Does CCPA Affect Me?  Businesses in California Next Company Partners Resources Investor Relations Products Freeware Demo Solutions Contact Us Privacy Management Service by Data443

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Certainly! Here's a structured and organized presentation of the analysis, adhering to the specified categories and emphasizing clarity and user-friendliness.

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### Analysis of Data443's Global Privacy Manager (GPM) Security Features

#### 1. Key Security Features and Capabilities

- **Data Classification:** GPM offers instant data classification, ensuring that sensitive information is accurately identified and categorized.
- **Personal Information Mapping:** Efficiently maps personal data, crucial for compliance with regulations like CCPA and GDPR.
- **Compliance Management:** Provides tools to manage compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to privacy laws.
- **Data Inventory Management:** Maintains a dynamically updated inventory of data, reducing reliance on error-prone surveys.
- **Subject Access Request (SAR) Handling:** Automates the process of responding to SARs, improving efficiency and accuracy.
- **Integration Capabilities:** Seamlessly integrates with existing tools and systems, enhancing overall security posture.
- **Automated Updates:** Ensures data stays current with regular, automated scans and updates.

#### 2. User Benefits and Protection Measures

- **Reduction of Human Error:** Minimizes inaccuracies by automating data collection and mapping processes.
- **Detailed Data Visibility:** Offers comprehensive data mapping, enabling precise responses to SARs and efficient data management.
- **Efficient SAR Handling:** Streamlines the process of data access, modification, and deletion requests.
- **Ensured Data Accuracy:** Regular updates and automated processes maintain data integrity and reliability.
- **System Integration:** Enhances security and compliance by working with existing systems and tools.
- **Real-Time Data Management:** Keeps data up-to-date, ensuring compliance and accurate responses to requests.

#### 3. Integration with Existing Security Systems

- **Compatibility with Tools:** Works alongside tools like Instant Data Classification and Cyren URL Category Checker for enhanced functionality.
- **Adaptability:** Evolves with changing data landscapes, ensuring long-term compatibility and scalability.
- **Uniform Data Management:** Integrates smoothly with existing systems, providing a cohesive security environment.

#### 4. Compliance and Certification Details

- **Regulatory Compliance:** Facilitates adherence to CCPA, GDPR, and other privacy laws with tailored tools and processes.
- **SAR Management:** Simplifies handling of data access requests, a critical component of compliance.
- **Continuous Compliance:** Regular updates ensure ongoing adherence to evolving regulations.
- **Audit-Ready Data:** Maintains traceable and auditable records, supporting compliance audits and demonstrations.

#### 5. Security Best Practices for Users

- **Minimize Human Intervention:** Reduce errors by automating data processes wherever possible.
- **Regular Data Updates:** Ensure data inventories are frequently updated to reflect current statuses.
- **Leverage Automation:** Use automated tools for SARs to improve response times and accuracy.
- **Ensure Data Accessibility:** Maintain easy access to data for efficient handling of requests and updates.
- **Integrate Systems:** Combine GPM with existing security systems to bolster overall protection and compliance.

#### 6. Technical Specifications and Requirements

- **Cloud Support:** Compatible with cloud environments, facilitating smooth migration and management.
- **Scalability:** Designed to handle large and expanding data volumes, ensuring scalability for growing organizations.
- **Third-Party Integration:** Works with various tools and systems, enhancing functionality and adaptability.
- **Automated Scanning:** Uses advanced technology to scan and update data inventories regularly.
- **User-Friendly Interface:** Offers clear dashboards and reports for easy navigation and decision-making.

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This analysis highlights how Data443's GPM addresses the limitations of traditional survey-based data governance, providing a robust, integrated, and compliant solution to modern data security challenges.


Input: Search Free Trial Get Demo Surveys in Data Governance  Is There Room For Them? December 24, 2019 For companies aiming to be in full compliance with the CCPA when the law is enacted on January 1st, data governance, data mapping, and data inventory should be at the forefront of priorities. These processes are essential to any compliancy initiative  but what happens when they are unreliable, and data maps are built on human error? Many vendors are still utilizing surveys as a way to gather information, map the data, and build a compliance roadmap. But, is there room for surveys in data governance? Lets take a look at some of the issues with creating your data inventory from surveys Surveys rely on PEOPLE First and foremost, the most obvious issue with surveys is that they are completed by your employees. Shocking, I know, that your employees might not place the same priority on data governance that you do. With complicated legal language and unmotivated survey takers, false and incomplete input is the norm in survey-based data mapping. It doesnt help with SARs So you think you know where all the data is in your organization, now what happens when someone wants to exercise their law-given right? Well, if you built your data inventory off of surveys, there is nowhere near enough detail to answer even the most basic requests in the SARs. If the request wants to modify or delete their personal data, will you have every piece of data in question in your inventory? With surveys, probably not. Time and Money Ignoring the fact that the data you end up getting is almost certainly inaccurate  you will end up spending way too much time and money on data inventory. It is very difficult to guide all important stakeholders in the data landscape to complete the sometimes months-long survey process, and by the time it is completed and you have spent a massive amount of time and money on collecting this information, it is simply out of date. Organizations need full control of their data from top to bottom Surveys are static Perhaps the second most obvious issue with surveys is that the data collected cannot be altered or modified reliably in any way. The data landscape of the modern organization is constantly changing, whether thats moving to the cloud or just producing more data in general  modern businesses need the ability to fully capture all changes in data and how it is processed and collected, with surveys, this is impossible. With the dawn of CCPA upon us, businesses in the US must start taking data ownership very seriously  as we saw with GDPR , a lot of organizations were not ready and faced massive consequences. As the law intends, organizations must now be in full control of their data from top to bottom. This data must be constantly up to date, accurate, and fully accessible. Many companies are still mapping their data with surveys, and the true extent of this mishandling of data will become evident when CCPA is introduced  just like it did with GDPR. But, CCPA is not to be feared. Those organizations that have implemented the proper tools and processes into their business endeavors will reap the rewards of being early movers to the new age of consumer privacy governance. In cannot be reinforced enough, organizations need full control of their data from top to bottom. This data must be constantly up to date, accurate, and fully accessible. Enter Data443s Global Privacy Manager . Try it for Free Instant Data Classification Cyren URL Category Chacker Prev Map Personal Information for CCPA? How Does CCPA Affect Me?  Businesses in California Next Company Partners Resources Investor Relations Products Freeware Demo Solutions Contact Us Privacy Management Service by Data443

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**Security Guidance for Data Governance and CCPA Compliance**

1. **Best Practices for Data Governance:**
   - **Automate Data Mapping:** Transition from manually reliant methods like surveys to automated tools that continuously monitor and classify data, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information.
   - **Implement SAR Management Tools:** Use automated solutions to efficiently handle Subject Access Requests, enabling timely and precise responses.

2. **Data Protection Recommendations:**
   - **Real-Time Inventory:** Utilize tools that provide dynamic, real-time data inventory to adapt to evolving data landscapes and ensure compliance.
   - **Regular Classification:** Periodically classify data to identify and protect sensitive information effectively.

3. **Safe Usage Guidelines:**
   - **Employee Training:** Educate employees on proper data handling practices and the importance of accuracy to reduce errors.
   - **Integrate Privacy in Development:** Incorporate privacy considerations into software development to ensure it is built into the system from the outset.

4. **Common Risks and Prevention Strategies:**
   - **Risk of Outdated Data:** Address by implementing real-time monitoring tools.
   - **Human Error Mitigation:** Conduct regular training and use automation to minimize reliance on manual processes.

5. **Privacy Protection Measures:**
   - **Access Controls:** Restrict data access to necessary personnel only.
   - **Encryption:** Use encryption to protect data both in transit and at rest.
   - **Audit Trails:** Maintain logs to monitor data access and modifications for accountability.

6. **When to Seek Additional Support:**
   - **Expert Consultation:** If struggling with data management or navigating multiple regulations, consult with data governance and privacy experts.
   - **Specialized Tools:** Consider solutions like Data443’s Global Privacy Manager for comprehensive privacy management.

By following these guidelines, organizations can enhance their data security, ensure compliance, and build a robust framework for handling evolving data protection regulations.


Input: Search Free Trial Get Demo DATA443 SECURES THE LARGEST CONTRACT IN ITS HISTORY WITH WORLDS LEADING MULTINATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION October 7, 2021  1.5M Prepaid by Customer with Additional Spending Commitments Follows Update on Accepted Application to List on Nasdaq RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, Oct. 07, 2021  Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc . Data443 or the Company  OTCPK ATDS , a leading data security and privacy software company, announced in follow-up to its disclosure of the Companys progress on its recently accepted application for listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq, that its leadership in securing data within the fintech space continues to expand with its most significant order to date. This seminal contract for Data44 to date with the worlds largest global financial services corporation is for a minimum of 1.54 million over three and ½ years for the Companys market-leading Data Placement Manager  formerly marketed as DATAEXPRESS Non-Stop operating on the HPE Non-Stop platform. This contract was executed in the third quarter of 2021, with the customer prepaying 1.54 million to Data443. This agreement caps months of partnered negotiations and includes provisions for potential extensions of the deal, as well as additional consumption during the current contract term. There are also provisions for consumption with HPEs Virtual Non-Stop offering, of which Data443 is fully compatible and for which Data443 continues to add capabilities. This contract represents a prime example of the growing importance many financial organizations attach to Data443s data security and privacy framework. This organization, in particular, has experienced a better than six nines 99.9999 availability with Data Placement Manager  . For over six years running, Data Placement Manager  has experienced less than 31 seconds of unscheduled unavailability  and, in most years, zero seconds. Unheard of in most industries, this indicates the performance, quality, and importance of many of the service offerings provided by Data443. Jason Remillard, CEO and founder of Data443, commented, Todays announcement reflects an incredible opportunity for Data443, as well as our partner in fintech, along with all of their thousands of downline financial institutional customers  and finally, their over 1 billion indirect clients. The numbers are huge, and the impact is enormous, with the stakes being extremely high. In some of the most treacherous conditions, we continue to deliver reliably, professionally, and with fortitude to our clients. Our continued investments in RD, support, and our balanced approach to business growth continues to derive benefits for our clients, and we are very thankful for this commitment from our partner. Data443 filed a Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission SEC on June 04, 2021. The SEC has informed the Company that the SEC will not undertake further review of the Registration Statement, thereby clearing the way for the effectiveness of Registration Statement and capital raise that would be conditioned on a Nasdaq listing, which remains subject to the review and approval and the satisfaction of all applicable listing and regulatory requirements. No assurance can be given that the application will be approved. During the Nasdaq review process, the Company expects that its common stock will continue to be traded and quoted on the Pink Current Information Tier of the OTC Markets under the symbol ATDS. About Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc. Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc.  OTCPK ATDS , is an industry leader in All Things Data Security, providing software and services to enable secure data across local devices, network, cloud, and databases, at rest and in flight. Its suite of products and services is highlighted by i Data443  Ransomware Recovery Manager , built for the modern enterprise, its capabilities are designed to recover a workstation immediately upon infection to the last known business-operable state, without any end user or IT Administrator efforts ii Data Identification Manager  previously marketed as ClassiDocs  and FileFacets  , the Companys award-winning data classification and governance technology, which supports CCPA, LGPD and GDPR compliance in a Software-as-a-Service SaaS platform that performs sophisticated data discovery and content search of structured and unstructured data within corporate networks, servers, content management systems, email, desktops and laptops iii Data Archive Manager  previously marketed as ArcMail  , a leading provider of simple, secure and cost-effective enterprise data retention management, archiving and management solutions iv Sensitive Content Manager   previously marketed as ARALOC  , a market leading secure, cloud-based platform for the management, protection and distribution of digital content to the desktop and mobile devices, which protects an organizations confidential content and intellectual property assets from leakage  malicious or accidental  without impacting collaboration between all stakeholders v Data Placement Manager  previously marketed as DATAEXPRESS  , the leading data transport, transformation and delivery product trusted by leading financial organizations worldwide vi Access Control Manager  previously marketed as Resilient Access  , enables fine-grained access controls across myriad platforms at scale for internal client systems and commercial public cloud platforms like Salesforce, Box.Net, Google G Suite, Microsoft OneDrive and others vii Data Identification Manager  previously marketed as ClassiDocs   for Blockchain, provides an active implementation for the Ripple XRP that protects blockchain transactions from inadvertent disclosure and data leaks viii Data443  Global Privacy Manager  , the privacy compliance and consumer loss mitigation platform which is integrated with Data Identification Manager to do the delivery portions of GDPR and CCPA as well as process Data Privacy Access Requests  removal request  with inventory enables the full lifecycle of Data Privacy Access Requests, Remediation, Monitoring and Reporting ix IntellyWP , a leading purveyor of user experience enhancement products for webmasters for the worlds largest content management platform, WordPress x Data443  Chat History Scanner , which scans chat messages for Compliance, Security, PII, PI, PCI  custom keywords and xi GDPR Framework  , CCPA Framework  and LGPD Framework  WordPress plugins, with over 30,000 active site owners combined, enables organizations of all sizes to comply with European, California and Brazilian privacy rules and regulations. For more information, please visit  . Forward-Looking Statements The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as may, will, could, should, expect, plan, project, intend, anticipate, believe, estimate, predict, potential, pursuant, target, continue, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding Data443s plans, objectives, future opportunities for Data443s services, future financial performance and operating results and any other statements regarding Data443s future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, financial conditions, assumptions or future events or performance that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, many of which are beyond Data443s control, and which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, and include, without limitation, results of litigation, settlements and investigations actions by third parties, including governmental agencies volatility in customer spending global economic conditions ability to hire and retain personnel loss of, or reduction in business with, key customers difficulty with growth and integration of acquisitions product liability cybersecurity risk anti-takeover measures in our charter documents and, the uncertainties created by the ongoing outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus that was recently named by the World Health Organization as COVID-19. These and other important risk factors are described more fully in our reports and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission the SEC, including under i Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors, in our Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC on January 11, 2019 and amended on April 24, 2019 ii Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 23, 2021 and, iii subsequent filings. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise. The Data443  logo, ClassiDocs  logo, ARALOC  logo, ARCMAIL  , DATAEXPRESS  and FILEFACETS  are all registered trademarks of Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc. All product names, trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, trademarks and brands does not imply endorsement. All other trademarks cited herein are the property of their respective owners. For Further Information Follow us on Twitter  Follow us on Facebook  Follow us on LinkedIn  Signup for our Investor Newsletter  Investor Relations Contact Matthew Abenante  919.858.6542 Try it for Free Instant Data Classification Cyren URL Category Chacker Prev DATA443 PROVIDES AN UPDATE ON ITS EFFORTS TO LIST ON THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET DATA443 ANNOUNCES BRAND REFRESH ACROSS ITS INDUSTRY-LEADING FRAMEWORK Next Company Partners Resources Investor Relations Products Freeware Demo Solutions Contact Us Privacy Management Service by Data443

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**Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc. Security Analysis and Recommendations**

**1. Key Security Features and Benefits:**
- **Product Suite:** Data443 offers a range of products targeting specific security needs, such as data transport, ransomware recovery, and compliance. Products like Data Placement Manager and Ransomware Recovery Manager provide high availability and rapid recovery, which are critical for businesses.
- **Compliance Focus:** The products are designed to meet GDPR, LGPD, and CCPA requirements, which is essential for global compliance, especially in financial sectors.

**2. Compliance Certifications and Regulatory Adherence:**
- While the content mentions compliance with major regulations, it lacks specific certifications like ISO 27001 or SOC 2. Highlighting these would enhance credibility.

**3. User-Focused Security Recommendations:**
- **Guidance Needed:** There's a need for detailed user guidance on implementing security best practices such as encryption, access controls, and audits. Providing training resources or workshops could enhance user implementation.

**4. Technical Security Implementation Details:**
- **Clarity on Mechanisms:** More details on how products achieve high availability (e.g., redundancy) and security protocols (e.g., AES-256 encryption) would provide better understanding and assurance of security measures.

**5. Data Protection Measures:**
- **Enhanced Features:** While secure archiving and ransomware recovery are strong points, including details on encryption methods and incident response plans would strengthen data protection assurances.

**6. Best Practices for End Users:**
- **Proactive Advice:** Offering checklists or guidelines on regular backups, patch management, and multi-factor authentication would empower users to enhance their security postures effectively.

**Conclusion:**
Data443 has a robust security product lineup and addresses key compliance areas, yet there is room for improvement in technical transparency and user education. By providing more detailed information on certifications, technical measures, and user guidance, Data443 can further enhance trust and support for its clients.


Input: Search Free Trial Get Demo DATA443 SECURES THE LARGEST CONTRACT IN ITS HISTORY WITH WORLDS LEADING MULTINATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION October 7, 2021  1.5M Prepaid by Customer with Additional Spending Commitments Follows Update on Accepted Application to List on Nasdaq RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, Oct. 07, 2021  Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc . Data443 or the Company  OTCPK ATDS , a leading data security and privacy software company, announced in follow-up to its disclosure of the Companys progress on its recently accepted application for listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq, that its leadership in securing data within the fintech space continues to expand with its most significant order to date. This seminal contract for Data44 to date with the worlds largest global financial services corporation is for a minimum of 1.54 million over three and ½ years for the Companys market-leading Data Placement Manager  formerly marketed as DATAEXPRESS Non-Stop operating on the HPE Non-Stop platform. This contract was executed in the third quarter of 2021, with the customer prepaying 1.54 million to Data443. This agreement caps months of partnered negotiations and includes provisions for potential extensions of the deal, as well as additional consumption during the current contract term. There are also provisions for consumption with HPEs Virtual Non-Stop offering, of which Data443 is fully compatible and for which Data443 continues to add capabilities. This contract represents a prime example of the growing importance many financial organizations attach to Data443s data security and privacy framework. This organization, in particular, has experienced a better than six nines 99.9999 availability with Data Placement Manager  . For over six years running, Data Placement Manager  has experienced less than 31 seconds of unscheduled unavailability  and, in most years, zero seconds. Unheard of in most industries, this indicates the performance, quality, and importance of many of the service offerings provided by Data443. Jason Remillard, CEO and founder of Data443, commented, Todays announcement reflects an incredible opportunity for Data443, as well as our partner in fintech, along with all of their thousands of downline financial institutional customers  and finally, their over 1 billion indirect clients. The numbers are huge, and the impact is enormous, with the stakes being extremely high. In some of the most treacherous conditions, we continue to deliver reliably, professionally, and with fortitude to our clients. Our continued investments in RD, support, and our balanced approach to business growth continues to derive benefits for our clients, and we are very thankful for this commitment from our partner. Data443 filed a Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission SEC on June 04, 2021. The SEC has informed the Company that the SEC will not undertake further review of the Registration Statement, thereby clearing the way for the effectiveness of Registration Statement and capital raise that would be conditioned on a Nasdaq listing, which remains subject to the review and approval and the satisfaction of all applicable listing and regulatory requirements. No assurance can be given that the application will be approved. During the Nasdaq review process, the Company expects that its common stock will continue to be traded and quoted on the Pink Current Information Tier of the OTC Markets under the symbol ATDS. About Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc. Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc.  OTCPK ATDS , is an industry leader in All Things Data Security, providing software and services to enable secure data across local devices, network, cloud, and databases, at rest and in flight. Its suite of products and services is highlighted by i Data443  Ransomware Recovery Manager , built for the modern enterprise, its capabilities are designed to recover a workstation immediately upon infection to the last known business-operable state, without any end user or IT Administrator efforts ii Data Identification Manager  previously marketed as ClassiDocs  and FileFacets  , the Companys award-winning data classification and governance technology, which supports CCPA, LGPD and GDPR compliance in a Software-as-a-Service SaaS platform that performs sophisticated data discovery and content search of structured and unstructured data within corporate networks, servers, content management systems, email, desktops and laptops iii Data Archive Manager  previously marketed as ArcMail  , a leading provider of simple, secure and cost-effective enterprise data retention management, archiving and management solutions iv Sensitive Content Manager   previously marketed as ARALOC  , a market leading secure, cloud-based platform for the management, protection and distribution of digital content to the desktop and mobile devices, which protects an organizations confidential content and intellectual property assets from leakage  malicious or accidental  without impacting collaboration between all stakeholders v Data Placement Manager  previously marketed as DATAEXPRESS  , the leading data transport, transformation and delivery product trusted by leading financial organizations worldwide vi Access Control Manager  previously marketed as Resilient Access  , enables fine-grained access controls across myriad platforms at scale for internal client systems and commercial public cloud platforms like Salesforce, Box.Net, Google G Suite, Microsoft OneDrive and others vii Data Identification Manager  previously marketed as ClassiDocs   for Blockchain, provides an active implementation for the Ripple XRP that protects blockchain transactions from inadvertent disclosure and data leaks viii Data443  Global Privacy Manager  , the privacy compliance and consumer loss mitigation platform which is integrated with Data Identification Manager to do the delivery portions of GDPR and CCPA as well as process Data Privacy Access Requests  removal request  with inventory enables the full lifecycle of Data Privacy Access Requests, Remediation, Monitoring and Reporting ix IntellyWP , a leading purveyor of user experience enhancement products for webmasters for the worlds largest content management platform, WordPress x Data443  Chat History Scanner , which scans chat messages for Compliance, Security, PII, PI, PCI  custom keywords and xi GDPR Framework  , CCPA Framework  and LGPD Framework  WordPress plugins, with over 30,000 active site owners combined, enables organizations of all sizes to comply with European, California and Brazilian privacy rules and regulations. For more information, please visit  . Forward-Looking Statements The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as may, will, could, should, expect, plan, project, intend, anticipate, believe, estimate, predict, potential, pursuant, target, continue, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding Data443s plans, objectives, future opportunities for Data443s services, future financial performance and operating results and any other statements regarding Data443s future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, financial conditions, assumptions or future events or performance that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, many of which are beyond Data443s control, and which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, and include, without limitation, results of litigation, settlements and investigations actions by third parties, including governmental agencies volatility in customer spending global economic conditions ability to hire and retain personnel loss of, or reduction in business with, key customers difficulty with growth and integration of acquisitions product liability cybersecurity risk anti-takeover measures in our charter documents and, the uncertainties created by the ongoing outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus that was recently named by the World Health Organization as COVID-19. These and other important risk factors are described more fully in our reports and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission the SEC, including under i Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors, in our Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC on January 11, 2019 and amended on April 24, 2019 ii Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 23, 2021 and, iii subsequent filings. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise. The Data443  logo, ClassiDocs  logo, ARALOC  logo, ARCMAIL  , DATAEXPRESS  and FILEFACETS  are all registered trademarks of Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc. All product names, trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, trademarks and brands does not imply endorsement. All other trademarks cited herein are the property of their respective owners. For Further Information Follow us on Twitter  Follow us on Facebook  Follow us on LinkedIn  Signup for our Investor Newsletter  Investor Relations Contact Matthew Abenante  919.858.6542 Try it for Free Instant Data Classification Cyren URL Category Chacker Prev DATA443 PROVIDES AN UPDATE ON ITS EFFORTS TO LIST ON THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET DATA443 ANNOUNCES BRAND REFRESH ACROSS ITS INDUSTRY-LEADING FRAMEWORK Next Company Partners Resources Investor Relations Products Freeware Demo Solutions Contact Us Privacy Management Service by Data443

Output:
**Data443 Security Features and Capabilities Analysis**

**1. Key Security Features:**
   - **Data Identification Manager:** Automatically classifies data for compliance with GDPR, CCPA, etc., providing a foundation for data protection through automated classification.
   - **Ransomware Recovery Manager:** Utilizes snapshots or backups for rapid recovery post-infection, ensuring minimal downtime and performance impact.
   - **Sensitive Content Manager:** Protects digital content with encryption and access controls without hindering collaboration, balancing security and usability.
   - **Data Archive Manager:** Offers secure, cost-effective archiving with encryption, supporting on-premises and cloud storage, ensuring data integrity.
   - **Access Control Manager:** Provides fine-grained permissions across platforms, integrating seamlessly with cloud services like Salesforce, enabling least privilege enforcement.

**2. User Benefits and Protection:**
   - **High Availability:** Data Placement Manager offers 99.9999% uptime, critical for financial institutions, ensuring minimal downtime.
   - **Compliance Assurance:** Streamlined processes for GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD, simplifying regulatory adherence.
   - **Privacy Management:** Handles DSARs efficiently, though specifics on automation versus manual processing would enhance clarity.

**3. Integration Capabilities:**
   - **Platform Compatibility:** Works with major platforms like Salesforce and Google Workspace, essential for organizations using multiple cloud services.
   - **HPE Non-Stop Integration:** Leverages fault-tolerant systems for high availability, though broader platform support could be explored.

**4. Compliance and Certification:**
   - **Regulatory Compliance:** While frameworks are covered, specific certifications like ISO 27001 would add assurance.
   - **Global Privacy Manager:** Monitors and reports on privacy compliance, though detail on reporting granularity is needed.

**5. Security Best Practices:**
   - **Encryption and MFA:** Products support encryption and access controls, though specifics on enforcement and MFA integration would be beneficial.
   - **Incident Response:** While recovery is strong, forensic analysis tools for understanding attack vectors would enhance prevention capabilities.

**6. Technical Specifications and Requirements:**
   - **Scalability:** Designed for large enterprises like financial institutions, but adaptability for SMEs is unclear.
   - **User-Friendliness:** Emphasizes user-friendly design, though interface and documentation details are needed for full assessment.

**7. Additional Considerations:**
   - **Customer Support:** Lack of information on support options and SLAs, important for critical systems.
   - **Industry Adaptability:** Solutions focused on financial services, with potential for healthcare and e-commerce, but specifics on adapting to different sectors are needed.

**Conclusion:**
Data443's suite of products offers robust security features tailored for high-stakes environments, particularly financial services. While the initial analysis provides a strong overview, further details on technical specifications, certifications, integration, and customer support would provide a more comprehensive understanding.