Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2024

A ransomware attack on Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) was the root cause of the agency’s service disruptions. On December 23, 2024, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) announced it was actively responding to a ransomware attack that was first detected on Thursday, December 19.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Russian Phobos ransomware operator Evgenii Ptitsyn, accused of managing attacks, was extradited from South Korea to the US to face cybercrime charges. Russian Phobos ransomware operator Evgenii Ptitsyn, suspected of playing a key role in the ransomware operations, was extradited from South Korea to the US to face cybercrime charges.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 12, 2025

This article explores how boards can effectively prepare, respond, and lead during cybersecurity incidents, turning a potential disaster into a managed crisis. These principles serve as the foundation for the board's actions before, during, and after a cybersecurity incident.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Ransomware attacks have reached a record high this year, with nearly 250 attacks recorded to date and months to go. The ongoing battle to secure data from highly sophisticated ransomware gangs like REvil and others continues to rage on, despite recent news that these groups have disbanded in response to pressure from law enforcement.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The American Water cyber breach has sparked conversations about the importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding essential services and the growing frequency of cyber threats targeting public utilities. While water services were not interrupted, the breach temporarily paused the company’s billing operations, causing customer concern.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

TTEC , [ NASDAQ: TTEC ], a company used by some of the world’s largest brands to help manage customer support and sales online and over the phone, is dealing with disruptions from a network security incident resulting from a ransomware attack, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. ET: TTEC confirmed a ransomware attack. Update, 6:20 p.m.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

That’s always the case when it comes to cybersecurity. Here are 12 New Year Resolutions for a safer and more secure digital you in 2021: Think before you click that email link: 2020 was a record-breaking year for ransomware, malware, and phishing , and many, if not most of these attacks were launched with the click on a link in an email.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2025

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), has released a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about the escalating threat posed by the Medusa ransomware.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 22, 2021

Changing threats, volume of threats, and ransomware plague organizations. Having some autonomous AI tools to help pros do their jobs can help.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Blue Yonder, a supply chain software provider, suffered a ransomware attack, impacting operations for clients like Starbucks and grocery stores. A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder disrupted operations for several customers, including Starbucks and U.K. Blue Yonder confirmed it was the victim of a ransomware attack.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In 2021, law enforcement continued making a tremendous effort to track down, capture and arrest ransomware operators, to take down ransomware infrastructure, and to claw back ransomware payments. These transformations for ransomware groups will become the source of new attacks. Before BlackMatter it was DarkSide.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 9, 2025

military fiscal year 2025 dedicates approximately $30 billion to cybersecurity , marking it as a crucial focus in the broader $895.2 Richard Staynings , Chief Security Strategist for IoT security company Cylera and teaching professor for cybersecurity at the University of Denver, provides comments throughout. billion military budget.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

It had no documented cyber incident response runbooks or IT recovery plans (apart from documented AD recovery plans) for recovering from a wide-scale ransomware event.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Retailers are fast becoming the favorite targets for ransomware criminals, with two out of three companies in the sector being attacked last year, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Sophos. Of 422 retail IT professionals surveyed internationally, 77% said their organizations were hit by ransomware attacks in 2021.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Cybersecurity vaccines are emerging as a new tool to defend against threats like ransomware and zero-day vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity firms have released “vaccines” in recent days to protect against the widely used STOP ransomware strain and the new Apache Log4Shell vulnerability. Vaccines Target Variants.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Dream, an AI cybersecurity startup, has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures to bolster its mission of defending nations and critical infrastructure from cyber threats. The post AI Cybersecurity Firm Raises $100 Million to Strengthen National Security appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2022

Earlier this week, a Ukrainian security researcher leaked almost two years’ worth of internal chat logs from Conti , one of the more rapacious and ruthless ransomware gangs in operation today. – Penetration Testers/Hackers: Those on the front lines battling against corporate security teams to steal data, and plant ransomware.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2022

Which are the cyber attacks of 2021 that had the major impact on organizations worldwide in terms of financial losses and disruption of the operations? The systems at the company were infected with the Phoenix Locker, a variant of ransomware tracked as Hades that was part of the arsenal of the cybercrime group known as Evil Corp.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

These ransomware infections on VMware ESXi software are due to a vulnerability that has existed since 2021. The post Massive ransomware operation targets VMware ESXi: How to protect from this security threat appeared first on TechRepublic. Find out the most targeted countries and how to secure your organization.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Security experts expect more advanced cybersecurity threats in the coming year. The COVID-19 pandemic provided a huge opening for bad actors this year, thanks to remote work.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In 2021 we witnessed the continuation of the seismic shift in how people work, a change that started at the beginning of the global pandemic. The acceleration of cloud, mobility, and security initiatives proved to be critical for organizations looking to weather the new threats and disruptions.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 13, 2021

And darkness we found – from million-dollar ransoms to supply chain attacks, these malware variants were The 6 Nastiest Malware of 2021. These days, every major ransomware campaign runs a “double extortion” method, a scary prospect for small businesses. How malware disrupted our lives. Cobalt Strike. Protect yourself and your business.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2022

Ransomware is more pervasive than ever, and the number of attacks is mindboggling. With help from ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), cybercriminals and organized “bad actors” continue to wreak havoc. The post 6 Ways to Minimize Ransomware Damage appeared first on Security Boulevard. Despite efforts by enterprises to secure.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Cybersecurity has become one of the most critical fields in technology, ensuring that data, networks, and systems are protected from unauthorized access and malicious attacks. As cyber threats escalate, the demand for skilled professionals in cybersecurity is skyrocketing. trillion annually.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

This article delves deeper into the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry, highlighting practical strategies to safeguard critical infrastructure through cybersecurity, data analytics, and regulatory compliance. To ensure energy security and economic stability, protecting the infrastructure is essential.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2024

A ransomware group called Dark Angels made headlines this past week when it was revealed the crime group recently received a record $75 million data ransom payment from a Fortune 50 company. ThreatLabz found Dark Angels has conducted some of the largest ransomware attacks to date, and yet little is known about the group.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The FBI issued a private industry notification (PIN) to warn of ransomware attacks that hit several tribal-owned casinos last year. A private industry notification issued by the FBI’s Cyber Division revealed that ransomware attacks hit several tribal-owned casinos causing millions of dollar losses. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Sabbath ransomware is a new threat that has been targeting critical infrastructure in the United States and Canada since June 2021. A new ransomware group called Sabbath (aka UNC2190) has been targeting critical infrastructure in the United States and Canada since June 2021. ” reads the post published by Mandiant.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2025

And get the latest on ransomware trends; CIS Benchmarks; and data privacy. The latest guidance for adopting AI securely comes from the World Economic Forum, whose new Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: Balancing Risks and Rewards report seeks to explain how organizations can benefit from AI while reducing their cybersecurity risks.

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SecureList

MAY 8, 2024

Ransomware attacks continue to be one of the biggest contemporary cybersecurity threats, affecting organizations and individuals alike on a global scale. As we approach International Anti-Ransomware Day, we have analyzed the major ransomware events and trends. The third most active ransomware in 2023 was Cl0p.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A threat actor has leaked the source code for the first version of the HelloKitty ransomware on a Russian-speaking cybercrime forum. kapuchin0 claims that the leaked code is the first breach of the HelloKitty ransomware. kapuchin0 claims that the leaked code is the first breach of the HelloKitty ransomware.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The post Best of 2021 – What We Can Learn From the 2021 Microsoft Data Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Bitdefender has released a free decryptor to allow the victims of the LockerGoga ransomware to recover their files without paying a ransom. The cybersecurity firm Bitdefender has released a free decryptor to allow LockerGoga ransomware victims to recover their encrypted files without paying a ransom. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2022

DoJ seized $500,000 worth of Bitcoin from North Korea-linked threat actors who are behind the Maui ransomware. Department of Justice (DoJ) has seized $500,000 worth of Bitcoin from North Korean threat actors who used the Maui ransomware to target several organizations worldwide. ” reads the announcement published by DoJ.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The year 2021 was eventful in terms of digital threats for organizations and individuals, and financial institutions were no exception. share in 2020 to the second most common in 2021 with 12.2%. The mass change in cybercriminals’ objectives and methods seen in 2020 continued in 2021. Phishing: In 2021, 8.2%

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Johnson Controls International suffered a ransomware attack that impacted the operations of the company and its subsidiaries. Johnson Controls International announced it has suffered a ransomware attack that impacted many systems of the company, Bleeping Computer reported. ” reported Bleeping Computer. .”

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Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2022

US authorities have issued a joint advisory warning of North Korea-linked APTs using Maui ransomware in attacks against the Healthcare sector. Treasury Department issued a joint advisory that warn of North-Korea-linked threat actors using Maui ransomware in attacks aimed at organizations in the Healthcare sector. Pierluigi Paganini.

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