The FBI and threat researchers are warning executives to be on the lookout for physical letters in the mail threatening to leak sensitive corporate data. The letters, which are stamped “time sensitive read immediately” and shipped directly to executives through the Postal Service, are part of a nationwide scam designed to extort victims into paying…
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Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, data theft, encryption, extortion, Global Security News, Incident Response, Palo Alto Networks, Ransomware, Research, Threats, Uncategorized, Unit 42
Threat actors are increasingly trying to grind business to a halt
Cybercriminals intentionally disrupted operations at a growing rate last year, Palo Alto Networks’ threat intelligence firm Unit 42 said in an annual incident response report released Tuesday. Of the nearly 500 major cyberattacks Unit 42 responded to last year, 86% involved business disruption, including operational downtime, fraud-related losses, increased operating costs and negative reputational impacts. …
8base, Cybersecurity, extortion, Global Security News, North America, Ransomware, Security
Global police operation seizes 8base ransomware gang leak site
The U.S. government previously said 8base indiscriminately targeted multiple sectors across the United States, including healthcare © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Cybersecurity, data breach, Exclusive, extortion, Global IT News, Global Security News, powerschool, Security
PowerSchool data breach victims say hackers stole ‘all’ historical student and teacher data
A trove of information on current and former students and teachers was accessed during the December cyberattack, sources say © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Record-breaking ransoms and breaches: A timeline of ransomware in 2024
From LoanDepot to Evolve Bank and Blue Yonder, these ransomware attacks affect tens of millions of people. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.