One of the most notorious providers of abuse-friendly “bulletproof” web hosting for cybercriminals has started routing its operations through networks run by the Russian antivirus and security firm Kaspersky Lab, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Security experts say the Russia-based service provider Prospero OOO (the triple O is the Russian version of “LLC”) has long been a…
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Hacker verschlüsseln Daten von rund 12.000 Patienten
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Army soldier linked to Snowflake attack spree allegedly tried to sell data to foreign spies
U.S. authorities say a 21-year-old U.S. Army soldier attempted to sell stolen sensitive information to a foreign intelligence service as part of a broader effort to extort victims and leak call records of high-ranking public officials. In November while on active duty, Cameron Wagenius made multiple attempts to extort $500,000 from a major telecommunications company…
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Orange Group von Datenleck betroffen
Die Orange Group wurde von einer Ransomware-Attacke getroffen. JeanLucIchard – Shutterstock.com Ein Mitglied der Ransomware-Bande HellCat behauptet, rund 6,5 Gigabyte an Daten von der Orange Group gestohlen zu haben. Das erbeutete Datenpacket umfasst demnach 380.000 eindeutige E-Mail-Adressen, Quellcode, Rechnungen, Verträge sowie Kunden- und Mitarbeiterinformationen. Der französische TK-Anbieter bestätigte gegenüber dem Technikmagazin Bleeping Computer, dass es…
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SonicWall Report: “Threat Actors are Moving at Unprecedented Speeds”
SonicWall’s 2025 Annual Threat Report noted the U.S. healthcare sector and Latin America were targeted by cybercriminals.
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Data Theft Drove 94% of Global Cyberattacks in 2024 & Ransomware Defenses are “Increasingly Complex”
Ransomware groups now steal, encrypt, and threaten to leak company data on the dark web, forcing victims to pay or risk exposing sensitive information.
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Hackers publish sensitive patient data allegedly stolen from Australian IVF provider Genea
Genea gets a court injunction after ransomware gang Termite claims to have leaked patient information © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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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. …
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Dragos: Surge of new hacking groups enter ICS space as states collaborate with private actors
Cyberattacks against industrial organizations surged in 2024 as a glut of new threat actors increasingly targeted operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS), according to cybersecurity firm Dragos. According to a report released Tuesday, attacks on industrial organizations soared by 87% last year, while the number of ransomware groups impacting the OT/ICS space jumped…
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Stürmer Maschinen von Ransomware-Attacke getroffen
Die Ransomware-Bande Lynx erpresst den Großhändler Stürmer Maschinen mit gestohlenen Daten. DC Studio – Shutterstock.com Die Ransomware-Bande Lynx hat den Maschinengroßhändler Stürmer Maschinen kürzlich auf ihre Opferliste gesetzt. Auf ihrer Leak-Seite im Darknet behaupten die Cyberkriminellen, einen Datensatz von 800 Gigabyte abgezogen zu haben. Um welche Daten es sich dabei genau handelt ist unklar. Informationen…
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What defenders are learning from Black Basta’s leaked chat logs
Black Basta’s internal chat logs, which were leaked earlier this month, are providing defenders with actionable intelligence on the ransomware group’s operations, cybercrime experts told CyberScoop. Researchers sifting through Black Basta’s exposed communications found details about the group’s preferred tools and techniques, including custom malware loaders, indicators of compromise, cryptocurrency wallets and email addresses associated…
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Deutscher IT-Dienstleister im Visier von Ransomware-Angreifern
Die Hackerbande Akira soll Daten von InSyst gestohlen haben. Quality Pixel – Shutterstock.com Der IT-Dienstleister InSyst wurde offenbar Ziel einer Ransomware-Attacke. Die Ransomware-Gruppe Akira fügte das Unternehmen kürzlich zu ihrer Opferliste im Darknet hinzu. Die Hacker behaupten, vertrauliche Daten wie NDAs, Führerscheine, Finanzdaten sowie Kontaktdaten von Mitarbeitern und Kunden erbeutet zu haben. Die Angreifer drohen…
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Former NSA, Cyber Command chief Paul Nakasone says U.S. falling behind its enemies in cyberspace
The United States is falling “increasingly behind” its adversaries in cyberspace, a former Cyber Command and National Security Agency boss said Saturday. Speaking at the DistrictCon cybersecurity conference in Washington, D.C., retired Gen. Paul Nakasone said that “our adversaries are continuing to be able to broaden the spectrum of what they’re able to do to…
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Cases of China-Backed Spy Groups Using Ransomware Come to Light
Cyberattacks detected by Trend Micro and Orange Cyberdefense find hackers using malware linked to China-backed groups and ransomware, adding more evidence that nation-state cyberespionage groups are also now using ransomware and further blurring the line between the two. The post Cases of China-Backed Spy Groups Using Ransomware Come to Light appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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A huge trove of leaked Black Basta chat logs expose the ransomware gang’s key members and victims
A leaker allegedly published the leaked internal messages after the group allegedly targeted Russian banks © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Ransomware-Attacke auf Gesundheitsdienstleister
Die Ransomware-Gruppe Medusa will den britischen Gesundheitsdienstleister HCRG Care Group um mehr als 2.000 Daten erleichtert haben. Sasun Bughdaryan – Shutterstock.com Die Ransomware-Bande Medusa behauptet in einem Darknet-Post, mehr als 2.000 sensible Datensätze der HCRG Care Group erbeutet zu haben. Das Unternehmen zählt zu den größten unabhängigen Anbietern von Gesundheits- und Pflegedienstleistungen im Vereinigten Königreich…
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UK healthcare giant HCRG confirms hack after ransomware gang claims theft of sensitive data
The prolific Medusa ransomware group claims to have stolen troves of data from HCRG, including patients’ sensitive health data © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Smashing Security podcast #405: A crypto con exchange, and soaring ticket scams
From shadowy Bitcoin exchanges to Interpol’s most wanted, Alexander Vinnik was the alleged kingpin behind BTC-e, a $4bn crypto laundering empire. Learn more about him, and how he became a geopolitical pawn between the US, France, and Russia. Plus! Hear how concert-goers are being warned about a swathe of scams hitting stadiums and arenas around…
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Darktrace: 96% of Phishing Attacks in 2024 Exploited Trusted Domains Including SharePoint & Zoom Docs
The cyber security firm reported in its latest annual report that their researchers found more than 30.4 million phishing emails last year.
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GRIT’s 2025 Report: Ransomware Group Dynamics and Case Studies
Ransomware threats continue evolving, with the most successful groups refining their tactics to maximize impact over the last year. Understanding […] The post GRIT’s 2025 Report: Ransomware Group Dynamics and Case Studies appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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The Hidden Cybersecurity Crisis: How GenAI is Fueling the Growth of Unchecked Non-Human Identities
Proper GenAI governance will control and manage the risks associated with NHI growth, bringing equilibrium and balance between security and AI innovation to IT ecosystems. The post The Hidden Cybersecurity Crisis: How GenAI is Fueling the Growth of Unchecked Non-Human Identities appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Chinese Cyber-Spies Use Espionage Tools for Ransomware Side Hustle
A Chinese threat actor who targeted an Asian software company used the same toolset for the ransomware attack that was found in multiple cyberespionage incidents, leaving Symantec analysts to believe the hacker was a Chinese spy who used the malicious tools to earn some money on the side. The post Chinese Cyber-Spies Use Espionage Tools…
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US charges two Russian men in connection with Phobos ransomware operation
Roman Berezhnoy and Egor Nikolaevich Glebov are alleged to have extorted over US $16 million in ransom payments using the Phobos ransomware, impacting over 1000 organisations in the United States. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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Smashing Security podcast #404: Podcast not found
The story of how hackers managed to compromise the US Government’s official SEC Twitter account to boost the price of Bitcoins, AI isn’t helping reduce the rife conspiracy theories inside classrooms, and is the funeral bell tolling for ransomware? All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by…
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Cybereason CEO: Mnuchin, SoftBank Pushing Company To Bankruptcy
Eric Gan, the ex-SoftBank executive, who took over as CEO of Cybereason in 2023, is suing SoftBank and Liberty Capital, claiming its largest investors are blocking much-needed financial proposals and driving the cybersecurity firm toward bankruptcy. The post Cybereason CEO: Mnuchin, SoftBank Pushing Company To Bankruptcy appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Authorities Seize 8Base Ransomware Infrastructure, Arrest Four Russians
With “Operation Phobos Aetor,” international law enforcement, including the US DOJ and Europol, arrest four Russian nationals and seize infrastructure connected to the 8Bbase ransomware group, the largest affiliate of the prolific Phobos RaaS operation. The post Authorities Seize 8Base Ransomware Infrastructure, Arrest Four Russians appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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U.S. sanctions bulletproof hosting provider for supplying LockBit infrastructure
A consortium of U.S., Australian and U.K. officials announced coordinated sanctions Tuesday against Zservers, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting provider. The action targets the company for its role in facilitating ransomware attacks, most notably those conducted by the LockBit ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group. Officials detailed that Zservers has long been linked to cybercriminal forums, where it has…
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Authorities arrest four suspected 8base ransomware operators in global takedown
The Russian nationals are accused of launching more than 1,000 ransomware attacks worldwide to steal $16 million © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Thai authorities detain four Europeans in ransomware crackdown
In a sweeping international law enforcement operation, Thai authorities arrested four Europeans in Phuket, accusing them of orchestrating ransomware attacks affecting Swiss companies worldwide. The suspects are allegedly tied to the 8Base ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) gang, which extorted $16 million worth of Bitcoin from over 1,000 individuals. The operation, termed “Phobos Aetor,” reflected a tightly coordinated…
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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.
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Ransom Payments Fell 35% in 2024 After LockBit, BlackCat Takedowns
Law enforcement actions, better defenses, and a refusal by victims to pay helped to reduce the amount of ransoms paid in 2024 by $35%, a sharp decline from the record $1.25 billion shelled out in 2023, according to researchers with Chainalysis. The post Ransom Payments Fell 35% in 2024 After LockBit, BlackCat Takedowns appeared first…
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Data breaches at UK law firms are on the rise, research reveals
British legal professionals have seen a “significant surge” in data breaches, according to new research from NetDocuments, a firm that provides a cloud-based content management platform for the legal sector. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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Ransomware Payments Decreased by 35% in 2024, Research Finds
Ransomware payments dropped 35% in 2024 due to law enforcement crackdowns and stronger cyber defenses, forcing attackers to adapt with new tactics.
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Smashing Security podcast #403: Coinbase crypto heists, QR codes, and ransomware in the classroom
In episode 403 of “Smashing Security” we dive into the mystery of $65 million vanishing from Coinbase users faster than J-Lo slipped into Graham’s DMs, Geoff gives a poor grade for PowerSchool’s security, and Carole takes a curious look at QR codes. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing…
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Ransomware payments dropped 35% in 2024
Ransomware payments saw a dramatic 35% drop last year compared to 2023, even as the overall frequency of ransomware attacks increased, according to a new report released by blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis. The considerable decline in extortion payments is somewhat surprising, given that other cybersecurity firms have claimed that 2024 saw the most ransomware activity…
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Ransomware payments dropped in 2024 as victims refused to pay hackers
Ransomware payments fell by more than one-third in 2024 as an increasing number of victims refused to negotiate with hackers. In a report published Wednesday, crypto forensics firm Chainalysis said that while ransomware gang leak sites posted more victims than in previous years during 2024, fewer victims gave in to the hackers’ demands. Chainalysis reported…
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The Transformative Role of AI in Cybersecurity
2025 marks a pivotal moment in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. Rapid advancements in AI are not only redefining industries; they are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape in profound ways. Through this evolution, I have noted three primary […] The post The Transformative Role of AI in Cybersecurity appeared first on TechSpective. The…
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Ransomware Scum — Out For Blood: NYBCe is Latest Victim
Bloody hell: New York Blood Center Enterprises crippled by ransomware scrotes unknown. The post Ransomware Scum — Out For Blood: NYBCe is Latest Victim appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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House bill aims to better protect financial institutions from ransomware attacks
A bipartisan pair of House lawmakers are seeking to improve private-public coordination for financial institutions amid a surge of ransomware attacks on the sector. The Public and Private Sector Ransomware Response Coordination Act, introduced this week by Reps. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, and Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., would direct the Treasury secretary to deliver a report on…
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US blood donation giant warns of disruption after ransomware attack
New York Blood Center said it does not have a “specific timetable for system restoration” following the attack, which has led to canceled appointments and delays © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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MGM Resorts settles lawsuits after millions of customer records stolen in data breaches
A court filing says 37 million MGM customers had personal data stolen in the cyberattacks. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Ongoing report: Babuk2 (Babuk-Bjorka)
Editor’s note: We will continue to provide updates as further information is forthcoming. On January 27th, 2025, GuidePoint’s Research and […] The post Ongoing report: Babuk2 (Babuk-Bjorka) appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Survey Surfaces Extent of Financial Damage Caused by Ransomware Scourge
A global survey of 2,547 IT and cybersecurity practitioners finds 88% work for organizations that experienced one or more ransomware attacks in the past three months to more than 12 months, with well over half (58%) needing to, as a result, shut down operations and 40% reporting a significant loss of revenues. Conducted by the..…
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ENGlobal says hackers accessed ‘sensitive personal’ data during cyberattack
The engineering and automation contractor for the U.S. government said the hackers encrypted some of the company’s files. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Ransomware Threats, Led by FunkSec, Rise to New Heights
Ransomware attacks surged to a record high in December 2024, with 574 incidents reported, according to an NCC Group report. FunkSec, a newly identified group combining hacktivism and cybercrime, accounted for over 100 attacks (18% of the total), making it the most active group that month, ahead of Cl0p, Akira and RansomHub. The industrial sector..…
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How the ransomware attack at Change Healthcare went down: A timeline
The hack at Change Healthcare stands as the biggest breach of U.S. medical data in history, exposing 190 million people’s data. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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UnitedHealth confirms 190 million Americans affected by Change Healthcare data breach
The number of individuals confirmed to be affected by the data breach is almost double the company’s previous estimate. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Grohe AG mutmaßlich von Ransomware-Attacke betroffen
Die Ransomware-Bande Ransomhub will 100 Gigabyte Daten von der Grohe AG erbeutet haben. CeltStudio – Shutterstock.com Die Grohe AG zählt zu den bekanntesten deutschen Herstellern von Armaturen und Sanitärprodukten. Die berüchtigte Ransomware-Bande Ransomhub listet das Unternehmen nun als Opfer auf ihrer Darknet-Seite. Die Hacker behaupten, erfolgreich eingedrungen zu sein und 100 Gigabyte Daten erbeutet zu…
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Ransomware groups pose as fake tech support over Teams
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sophos are tracking multiple clusters of hacking activity leveraging Microsoft 365 instances, Microsoft Teams and email bombing tactics to deliver ransomware. In new research released Tuesday, the company said it had identified at least two distinct clusters of hacking activity using the tactics to infect targets between November and December 2024.…
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Medusa ransomware: what you need to know
Medusa is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) platform that has targeted organisations around the world. Read more about it in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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Clop ransomware gang names dozens of victims hit by Cleo mass-hack, but several firms dispute breaches
The Russia-linked ransomware group is threatening to leak data stolen from almost 60 Cleo Software customers if ransoms aren’t paid © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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UK Considers Banning Ransomware Payments
The proposed mandate intends to discourage criminals from targeting critical national infrastructure and public services, as there will be no financial motivation.
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UK plans to ban public sector organizations from paying ransomware hackers
The Home Office has proposed a ‘targeted ban’ on ransom payments following a wave a cyberattacks targeting the UK © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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FunkSec: A New Ransomware Group Buoyed by AI
A new ransomware group called FunkSec claimed 85 victims in December but its members appear to be lesser-skilled hackers using generative AI and inflated attack numbers to bolster their capabilities and reputation, according to Check Point researchers. The post FunkSec: A New Ransomware Group Buoyed by AI appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Hackers Attack PowerSchool, Expose K-12 Teacher and Student Data
Giant education software provider PowerSchool reported that hackers using compromised credentials access a database and stole student and teacher data in an attack that the company said was not ransomware, though a ransom apparently was paid. Affected K-12 school districts are scrambling to alert parents and staffs. The post Hackers Attack PowerSchool, Expose K-12 Teacher…
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US government charges operators of crypto mixing service used by North Korea and ransomware gangs
Three Russian citizens were charged with money laundering for their role in operating Blender.io and Sinbad.io crypto mixing services. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Cannabis company Stiiizy says hackers accessed customers’ ID documents
A ransomware gang took credit for the breach, claiming to have stolen over 400,000 government-issued identity documents from customers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Space Bears ransomware: what you need to know
The Space Bears ransomware gang stands out from the crowd by presenting itself better than many legitimate companies, with corporate stock images and a professional-looking leak site. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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Insecure Medical Devices — Illumina DNA Sequencer Illuminates Risks
IEI-IEI, Oh: Running an obsolete OS, on obsolete hardware, configured with obsolete settings. The post Insecure Medical Devices — Illumina DNA Sequencer Illuminates Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Casio says hackers stole personal data of 8,500 people during October ransomware attack
The Japanese electronics giant says it did not negotiate with the hackers responsible for the attack. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Best of 2024: So-Phish-ticated Attacks
August 27, 2024 Authors: Rui Ataide, Hermes Bojaxhi The GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) has been tracking a highly […] The post Best of 2024: So-Phish-ticated Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Best of 2024: 30,000 Dealerships Down — ‘Ransomware’ Outage Outrage no. 2 at CDK Global
Spend more on security! Car and truck dealers fall back on pen and paper as huge SaaS provider gets hacked (again). The post Best of 2024: 30,000 Dealerships Down — ‘Ransomware’ Outage Outrage no. 2 at CDK Global appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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.
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Clop ransomware gang takes credit for latest mass hack that breached dozens of companies
The prolific ransomware gang says it hacked at least 66 companies by exploiting a bug in tools made by Cleo Software. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Protect 3 Devices With This Maximum Security Software
Trend Micro guards desktop and mobile devices from ransomware, phishing schemes, spam, and more for one year.
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Justice Department unveils charges against alleged LockBit developer
The U.S. Department of Justice revealed charges Friday against Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian and Israeli national, for his alleged role as a developer in the notorious LockBit ransomware group. Panev was arrested in Israel following a U.S. provisional arrest request and is currently awaiting extradition. Authorities allege that Panev has been an instrumental figure…
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Ransomware attack on health giant Ascension hits 5.6 million patients
The cyberattack on Ascension ranks as the third-largest healthcare-related breach of 2024. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Study finds ‘significant uptick’ in cybersecurity disclosures to SEC
The introduction of new cybersecurity disclosure rules by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has led to a significant uptick in the number of reported cybersecurity incidents from public companies, according to a leading U.S. law firm that specializes in finance and M&A activity. Analysis by Paul Hastings LLP found that since the disclosure law…
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Israeli court to hear U.S. extradition request for alleged LockBit developer
An Israeli Court is set to deliberate a significant extradition case involving Rostislav Panev, an Israeli citizen alleged to be involved with the notorious LockBit ransomware gang. According to Israeli news outlet Ynet, a U.S. extradition request was made public Thursday claiming that between 2019 and 2024, Panev served as a software developer for LockBit.…
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Smashing Security podcast #398: Fake CAPTCHAs, Harmageddon, and Krispy Kreme
This week, we delve into the dark world of fake CAPTCHAs designed to hijack your computer. Plus, the AI safety clock is ticking down – is doomsday closer than we think? And to top it off, we uncover the sticky situation of Krispy Kreme facing a ransomware attack. All this and more is discussed in…
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Acumen Threat Analysis: Preparing for 2025
Phishing continues to be the threat vector of choice for adversaries, ransomware continues to deliver the desired financial and destructive results for attackers, while organizations, both public and private, are growing increasingly concerned about the risks posed by insiders. The post Acumen Threat Analysis: Preparing for 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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How the ransomware attack at Change Healthcare went down: A timeline
A hack on UnitedHealth-owned tech giant Change Healthcare likely stands as one of the biggest data breaches of U.S. medical data in history. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Nebraska sues Change Healthcare over security failings that led to medical data breach of over 100 million Americans
New details emerged about the Change Healthcare ransomware attack in Nebraska’s complaint. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Texas medical school says hackers stole sensitive health data of 1.4 million individuals
The university’s incident website blocks search engines from listing the site, making it more difficult for affected individuals to find the website in search results. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Rhode Island Benefits and Services Systems Hit by Ransomware
Hackers likely stole personal information such names, addresses, and SSNs in a ransomware attack on Rhode Island’s human services systems and are threatening to release the data as state and federal officials and Deloitte scrambling to mitigate the data breach. The post Rhode Island Benefits and Services Systems Hit by Ransomware appeared first on Security…
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Starbucks, Supermarkets Targeted in Ransomware Attack
In December, ransomware group Termite claimed responsibility for the attacks.
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Ransomware in the Global Healthcare Industry
Healthcare organizations are increasingly relying on digital systems to facilitate their daily workflow, but the prevalence of outdated legacy technology in the sector is rendering it vulnerable to cyberattacks with severe consequences. The post Ransomware in the Global Healthcare Industry appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Doughnut orders disrupted! Krispy Kreme suffers hack attack
Krispy Kreme, the dispenser of delectable doughnuts, says that it suffered a cyber attack at the end of last month which saw its IT systems compromised and has disrupted online orders in parts of the United States. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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27 DDoS-for-hire services disrupted in run-up to holiday season
Operation PowerOFF has disrupted what was anticipated to be a surge of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks over the Christmas period by taking over two dozen “booter” or “stresser” websites offline. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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US Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm for 2020 Ransomware Attack
Chinese cybersecurity firm Sichuan Silence has been sanctioned for exploiting a vulnerability in Sophos firewalls used at critical infrastructure organizations in the U.S.
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Latest round of MITRE ATT&CK evaluations put cybersecurity products through rigors of ransomware
MITRE Corporation released findings Wednesday from its latest round of ATT&CK evaluations, assessing the capabilities of enterprise cybersecurity solutions against some of the most prevalent ransomware tactics and North Korean malware. The sixth such evaluation from the nonprofit research organization measured 19 different vendors’ ability to protect enterprise systems by evaluating them against two prominent…
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Ransomware-hit vodka maker Stoli files for bankruptcy in the United States
Stoli Group USA, the US subsidiary of vodka maker Stoli, has filed for bankruptcy – and a ransomware attack is at least partly to blame. The American branch of Stoli, which imports and distributes Stoli brands in the United States, as well as the Kentucky Owl bourbon brand it purchased in 2017, was hit by…
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Tech support scams leverage Google ads again and again, fleecing unsuspecting internet users
It’s not a new technique, but that doesn’t mean that cybercriminals cannot make rich rewards from SEO poisoning. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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No guarantees of payday for ransomware gang that claims to have hacked children’s hospital
What is the point of INC Ransom’s attack on Alder Hey? They are not likely to be paid, and the attack on a children’s hospital only increases the chances that they will one day find their collars felt by law enforcement. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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UK hospital, hit by cyberattack, resorts to paper and postpones procedures
A British hospital is grappling with a major cyberattack that has crippled its IT systems and disrupted patient care. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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Mimic ransomware: what you need to know
What makes Mimic particularly unusual is that it exploits the API of a legitimate Windows file search tool (“Everything” by Voidtools) to quickly locate files for encryption. Find out more about the threat in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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Hacker in Snowflake Extortions May Be a U.S. Soldier
Two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing data from and extorting dozens of companies that used the cloud data storage company Snowflake, but a third suspect — a prolific hacker known as Kiberphant0m — remains at large and continues to publicly extort victims. However, this person’s identity may not remain a secret for long:…
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7 Reasons Why It Is Not a Good Idea to Pay Ransom in a Ransomware Attack
Ransomware attacks are among the most prevalent and damaging cybersecurity threats businesses face today. And when your business is under ransomware attack, the temptation to pay the ransom might feel overwhelming—after all, you want to get your data back and resume operations as quickly as possible. But is paying the ransom really the best move?…
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Building a Ransomware Response Plan for Your Law Firm
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts your data, rendering it inaccessible until a ransom is paid. Law firms, with their treasure trove of confidential client information, are especially vulnerable to ransomware attacks. The consequences of an attack can be devastating, from financial losses to reputational damage. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how…