The FBI is set to report that ransomware was the most pervasive cybersecurity threat to US critical infrastructure during the year of 2024, with complaints of ransomware attacks against critical sectors jumping 9% over the previous year. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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Cybersecurity vendors are themselves under attack by hackers, SentinelOne says
Cybersecurity companies don’t just defend their customers against cyberattacks — they also have to defend themselves, and a SentinelOne report published Monday examines some of the biggest threats they’re facing. Those include ransomware, Chinese government-sponsored hackers and North Korean IT workers posing as job applicants, according to the report from SentinelOne’s SentinelLabs. “In recent months,…
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Beyond Backups: Building a Ransomware Response Playbook That Works
Organizations must avoid relying solely on traditional backups because ransomware attacks are occurring more often and becoming more expensive and complex. The post Beyond Backups: Building a Ransomware Response Playbook That Works appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Attackers hit security device defects hard in 2024
Attackers are having a field day with software defects in security devices, according to a new report released Wednesday by Mandiant Exploits were the most common initial infection vector, representing 1 of every 3 attacks in 2024, and the four most frequently exploited vulnerabilities were all contained in edge devices, such as VPNs, firewalls and…
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10 key numbers from the 2024 FBI IC3 report
It looks like 2024 was a record year in cybercrime for all the wrong reasons, according to the FBI’s annual Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report released Wednesday. As cyber-enabled fraud and ransomware continue to harm individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure, the report, now in its 25th year, provides crucial insight into evolving criminal tactics…
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Verizon discovers spike in ransomware and exploited vulnerabilities
Cybercriminals and state-sponsored threat groups exploited vulnerabilities and initiated ransomware attacks with vigor last year, escalating the scope of their impact by hitting more victims and outmaneuvering defenses with speed. The rate of ransomware detected in data breaches jumped 37%, occurring in 44% of the 12,195 data breaches reviewed in Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations…
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Medusa Ransomware: Inside the 2025 Resurgence of One of the Internet’s Most Aggressive Threats
Medusa: Its operations, the main factor driving its recent resurgence, which has led to warnings issued by global authorities, its targets and why it’s so dangerous. The post Medusa Ransomware: Inside the 2025 Resurgence of One of the Internet’s Most Aggressive Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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UK’s Cyber Crime Down in 2024: Better ‘Cyber Hygiene Among Small Businesses
A UK government survey of 2024 data shows phishing remains the top cyber threat, ransomware cases doubled, and fewer boards include cyber experts despite steady attack rates.
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RansomHouse ransomware: what you need to know
RansomHouse is a cybercrime operation that follows a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model, where affiliates (who do not require technical skills of their own) use the ransomware operator’s infrastructure to extort money from victims. Read more in my article on the Fortra blog.
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Cyberangriff kostet IKEA-Betreiber mehrere Millionen
Die Folgen des Ransomware-Angriffs auf den Franchise-Nehmer der IKEA-Filialen in Südosteuropa sind noch immer zu spüren. dimitris_k – shutterstock.com Ende des vergangenen Jahres meldete die Fourlis Group, dass die technischen Probleme der IKEA-Onlineshops auf „böswillige externe Handlungen“ zurückzuführen seien. Aus der Mitteilung ging hervor, dass der Cyberangriff sich im November 2024 ereignete und die Geschäftstätigkeit…
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The Hidden Cost of Backup Recovery in Ransomware Events
Ransomware preparedness isn’t just about having backups – it’s about how quickly you can use them to recover. The post The Hidden Cost of Backup Recovery in Ransomware Events appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Medusa ransomware gang claims to have hacked NASCAR
The Medusa ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) claims to have compromised the computer systems of NASCAR, the United States’ National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, and made off with more than 1TB of data. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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Ransomware reaches a record high, but payouts are dwindling
Will you be shedding a tear for the cybercriminals? Read more in my article on the Tripwire blog.
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Ransomware-Attacken stoßen in Windows-Lücke
srcset=”https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/shutterstock_2201386007.jpg?quality=50&strip=all 2800w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/shutterstock_2201386007.jpg?resize=300%2C168&quality=50&strip=all 300w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/shutterstock_2201386007.jpg?resize=768%2C432&quality=50&strip=all 768w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/shutterstock_2201386007.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&quality=50&strip=all 1024w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/shutterstock_2201386007.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&quality=50&strip=all 1536w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/shutterstock_2201386007.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&quality=50&strip=all 2048w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/shutterstock_2201386007.jpg?resize=1240%2C697&quality=50&strip=all 1240w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/shutterstock_2201386007.jpg?resize=150%2C84&quality=50&strip=all 150w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/shutterstock_2201386007.jpg?resize=854%2C480&quality=50&strip=all 854w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/shutterstock_2201386007.jpg?resize=640%2C360&quality=50&strip=all 640w, https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/shutterstock_2201386007.jpg?resize=444%2C250&quality=50&strip=all 444w” width=”1024″ height=”576″ sizes=”(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px”>Cyberkriminelle missbrauchen eine Sicherheitslücke in Windows, um eine Backdoor-Malware und Ransomware einzuschleusen. Kanoktuch – shutterstock.com Sicherheitsforscher von Microsoft haben eine Schwachstelle im CLFS-Treiber (Common Log File System) von…
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Microsoft: Windows CLFS Vulnerability Could Lead to ‘Widespread Deployment and Detonation of Ransomware’
Microsoft warns CVE-2025-29824 lets attackers with user access escalate privileges to deploy ransomware via a flaw in Windows CLFS.
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Microsoft patches zero-day actively exploited in string of ransomware attacks
Microsoft addressed 126 vulnerabilities affecting its systems and core products, including a zero-day in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) that’s been actively exploited in a series of ransomware attacks, the company said in its latest security update Tuesday. A group Microsoft tracks as Storm-2460 has exploited CVE-2025-29824 to initiate ransomware attacks “against a…
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Someone hacked ransomware gang Everest’s leak site
“Don’t do crime,” the ransomware gang’s dark web leak site reads.
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HellCat ransomware: what you need to know
HellCat – the ransomware gang that has been known to demand payment… in baguettes! Are they rolling in the dough? Bread it and weep in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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HellCat ransomware: what you need to know
HellCat – the ransomware gang that has been known to demand payment… in baguettes! Are they rolling in the dough? Bread it and weep in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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Hackerangriff auf Heilbronner Marketing
width=”2421″ height=”1362″ sizes=”(max-width: 2421px) 100vw, 2421px”>Hacker haben die IT-Systeme der Heilbronn Marketing verschlüsselt. Suttipun – shutterstock.com Laut einem Bericht des Südwestrundfunk (SWR) haben Cyberkriminelle kürzlich die IT-Systeme der Heilbronn Marketing GmbH (HMG) verschlüsselt und einen Erpresserbrief hinterlassen. Bisher ist unklar, ob dabei auch Daten gestohlen wurden. Da das Unternehmen unter anderem Feste und Events für…
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Identity lapses ensnared organizations at scale in 2024
Cybercriminals predominantly relied on weaknesses in identity controls to afflict organizations in 2024, with valid accounts being the main way they gained access for the second year in a row, Cisco Talos said in an annual report released Monday. Across the incident response cases Cisco Talos responded to last year, 60% involved an identity attack…
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£3 million fine for healthcare MSP with sloppy security after it was hit by ransomware attack
A UK firm has been hit by a £3.07 million fine after being hit by a ransomware attack that exposed sensitive data related to almost 80,000 people, and disrupted NHS services. Read more in my article on the Exponential-e blog.
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VanHelsing ransomware: what you need to know
First reported earlier in March 2025, VanHelsing is a new ransomware-as-a-service operation. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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Malaysian PM says “no way” to $10 million ransom after alleged cyber attack against Kuala Lumpur airport
According to some reports, Kuala Lumpur International Airport had to resort to using whiteboards to communicate with passengers. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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UnitedHealth removes mentions of DEI from its website
The health insurance giant is the latest to remove references to diversity, equity and inclusion policies amid mounting pressure from the Trump administration.
Global Security News, Ransomware
Neue VanHelsing-Ransomware breitet sich rasant aus
width=”3200″ height=”1800″ sizes=”(max-width: 3200px) 100vw, 3200px”>Das neue Ransomware-Programm VanHelsing zielt auf Windows-, Linux-, BSD-, ARM- und ESXi-Systeme. Andrey_Popov – shutterstock.com Das neue RaaS-Projekt namens VanHelsing wurde erstmals am16. März von Forschern von CYFIRMA entdeckt, als Angreifer es für Verschlüsselung und doppelte Erpressung nutzten. Da es für Ziele der Gemeinschaft Unabhängiger Staaten (GUS) verboten ist, gehen…
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Canadian citizen allegedly involved in Snowflake attacks consents to extradition to US
A Canadian citizen is one step closer to standing trial in the United States for his alleged involvement in a series of attacks targeting as many as 165 Snowflake customers, one of the most widespread and damaging attack sprees on record. Connor Moucka consented to extradition on Friday to face 20 federal charges, including conspiracy…
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BlackLock ransomware: What you need to know
BlackLock has become a big deal, very quickly. It has been predicted to be one of the biggest ransomware-as-a-service operations of 2025. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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Nation-state groups hit hundreds of organizations with Microsoft Windows zero-day
Cybercriminals working on behalf of at least six nation-states are actively exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows to commit espionage, steal data and cryptocurrency, according to Trend Micro researchers. The vulnerability, which Trend Micro tracks as ZDI-CAN-25373, allows attackers to execute hidden malicious commands due to the way Windows displays the contents of shortcut…
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Ransomware-Attacke auf Mönchengladbacher Altenheimbetreiber
width=”2461″ height=”1384″ sizes=”(max-width: 2461px) 100vw, 2461px”>Eine Ransomware-Bande erpresst den Altenheimbetreiber der Stadt Mönchengladbach mit verschlüsselten Daten. Das Unternehmen weigert sich jedoch, das geforderte Lösegeld zu bezahlen. Max Acronym – shutterstock.com Wie der Westdeutsche Rundfunk (WDR) berichtet, haben Cyberkriminelle am Montag (17. März) die IT-Systeme der Mönchengladbacher Stadttochter Sozial-Holding lahmgelegt. Von dem Angriff betroffen sind demnach…
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TechRepublic EXCLUSIVE: New Ransomware Attacks are Getting More Personal as Hackers ‘Apply Psychological Pressure”
Ransomware attackers know where your kids go to school and they want you to know it, according to professional negotiators at Sygnia.
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Scam Alert: FBI ‘Increasingly Seeing’ Malware Distributed In Document Converters
FBI warns computer users to keep an eye out for malware, including ransomware, distributed through working document converters.
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US teachers’ union says hackers stole sensitive personal data on over 500,000 members
PSEA says it “took steps to ensure” its stolen data was deleted, suggesting a ransom demand was paid © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Ransomware-Attacke auf SMC Europa
Der japanische Spezialist für industrielle Automatisierungstechnik SMC ist weltweit in zahlreichen Ländern vertreten – auch in Deutschland. Studio Holger Knauf, Düsseldorf – SMC Deutschland GmbH Der Spezialist für industrielle Automatisierungstechnik SMC wurde vermutlich von einer Ransomware-Attacke getroffen. Die Quilin-Bande veröffentlichte kürzlich einen Darknet-Post, wonach sie angeblich rund ein Terabyte Daten von der europäischen SMC-Tochter gestohlen…
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Infostealers fueled cyberattacks and snagged 2.1B credentials last year
Cybercriminals used information-stealing malware to a devastating effect last year, capturing sensitive data that fueled ransomware, breaches and attacks targeting supply chains and critical infrastructure, according to a new report. Infostealers were used to steal 2.1 billion credentials last year, accounting for nearly two-thirds of 3.2 billion credentials stolen from all organizations, Flashpoint said in a…
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“My vas pokhoronim!”
CISA, in collaboration with the FBI and NSA, identified and attributed multiple attacks to Russian entities, emphasizing the risks posed by state-backed Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). The post “My vas pokhoronim!” appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Medusa Ransomware Strikes 300+ Targets: FBI & CISA Urge Immediate Action to #StopRansomware
Medusa ransomware now operates as a RaaS model, recruiting affiliates from criminal forums to launch attacks, encrypt data, and extort victims worldwide.
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Hackers are exploiting Fortinet firewall bugs to plant ransomware
Security researchers say that a threat actor it calls Mora_001 has ‘close ties’ to the Russia-linked hacking group © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Accused LockBit ransomware developer extradited to the US
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Rostislav Panev, who developed code and maintained infrastructure for LockBit, is now in U.S. custody. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Response to CISA Advisory (AA25-071A): #StopRansomware: Medusa Ransomware
AttackIQ has released a new assessment template in response to the CISA Advisory (AA25-071A) published on March 12, 2025, which details new behaviors exhibited by Medusa Ransomware. The post Response to CISA Advisory (AA25-071A): #StopRansomware: Medusa Ransomware appeared first on AttackIQ. The post Response to CISA Advisory (AA25-071A): #StopRansomware: Medusa Ransomware appeared first on Security…
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Medusa ransomware: FBI and CISA urge organisations to act now to mitigate threat
The Medusa ransomware gang continues to present a major threat to the critical infrastructure sector, according to a newly-released – with at least one organisation hit with a “triple-extortion” threat. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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Smashing Security podcast #408: A gag order backfires, and a snail mail ransom demand
What happens when a healthcare giant’s legal threats ignite a Streisand Effect wildfire… while a ransomware gang appears to ditch the dark web for postage stamps? Find out about this, and more, in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.
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Tata Technologies’ data leaked by ransomware gang
A ransomware gang has leaked internal Tata Technologies data, a month after the company confirmed a ransomware attack. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Alleged Co-Founder of Garantex Arrested in India
Authorities in India today arrested the alleged co-founder of Garantex, a cryptocurrency exchange sanctioned by the U.S. government in 2022 for facilitating tens of billions of dollars in money laundering by transnational criminal and cybercriminal organizations. Sources close to the investigation told KrebsOnSecurity the Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov, 46, was apprehended while vacationing on the…
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Ransomware-Attacke auf Willms Fleisch
Der Lebensmittelproduzent Willms Fleisch wurde vermutlich von Hackern angegriffen. Nataliia Maksymenko – Shutterstock Willms zählt zu den größten Fleischproduzenten in Deutschland. Die Ransomware-Gruppe Safepay hat das Unternehmen nun auf ihre Opferliste im Darknet gesetzt. Die Hacker behaupten, zwei Terabyte Daten gestohlen zu haben. Um was für Informationen es sich dabei genau handelt, ist jedoch unklar.…
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Ransomware poseurs are trying to extort businesses through physical letters
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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US charges admins of Garantex for allegedly facilitating crypto money laundering for terrorists and hackers
The administrators of Garantex, Aleksej Besciokov and Aleksandr Mira Serda, allegedly knew their crypto exchange was used to launder money, according to U.S. prosecutors. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Russian crypto exchange Garantex seized in international law enforcement operation
U.S. and European law enforcement agencies have seized the infrastructure of Garantex, a cryptocurrency exchange accused of laundering billions in criminal proceeds, in a sweeping international operation that signals heightened focus on illicit financial flows in cryptocurrency markets. According to Justice Department documents unsealed Friday, the Moscow-based exchange processed approximately $96 billion in cryptocurrency transactions…
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FBI says scammers are targeting US executives with fake BianLian ransom notes
The FBI is warning that scammers are impersonating the BianLian ransomware gang using fake ransom notes sent to U.S. corporate executives. The fake ransom notes, first reported by U.S. cybersecurity company GuidePoint Security, claim that hackers have gained access to an organization’s network to steal sensitive data, and threaten to publish the stolen data unless…
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Ransomware Attack Ends a 150 Year Company
Knights of Old, a 150-year-old UK company, is gone – due to a cyberattack! This terribly unfortunate event is a good example of how cybersecurity matters to every company that depends on digital technology – even if it is to run your books or manage your logistics. Failures in cybersecurity can cause catastrophic impacts,…
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Cybercriminals picked up the pace on attacks last year
Threat actors became increasingly efficient last year, rapidly achieving lateral movement and swiftly stealing data at a faster clip than ever before, according to multiple threat intelligence firms. The reduced time frame is a clear indicator that cybercriminals are constantly improving their ability to be successful. With the abuse of legitimate system tools to help…
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Cactus ransomware: what you need to know
Cactus is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group that encrypts victim’s data and demands a ransom for a decryption key. Read more about it in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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Broadcom urges VMware customers to patch ‘emergency’ zero-day bugs under active exploitation
Security experts warn of ‘huge impact’ of actively exploited hypervisor flaws that allow sandbox escape © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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The dirty dozen: 12 worst ransomware groups active today
Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models, double extortion tactics, and increasing adoption of AI characterize the evolving ransomware threat landscape. Law enforcement takedowns of groups such as LockBit have contributed to making the ransomware marketplace more fragmented, with emergent players attempting to muscle in on the action. Attackers range from nation-state actors to RaaS operations, lone operators, and…
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Stop targeting Russian hackers, Trump administration orders US Cyber Command
The Trump administration has told US cyber command and CISA to stop following or reporting on Russian cyber threats. Yes, Russia! That country everyone used to agree was home to lots of ransomware gangs and hackers. Hmmm… Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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Ransomware access playbook: What Black Basta’s leaked logs reveal
Black Basta, one of the most successful ransomware groups over the past several years, had a major leak of its internal communications recently. The logs provide a glimpse into the playbook of a high-profile ransomware group and its preferred methods for gaining initial access to networks, as analysis from security researchers shows. “Key attack vectors…
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Notorious Malware, Spam Host “Prospero” Moves to Kaspersky Lab
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…
Global Security News, Ransomware
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.