Krebs on Security

APRIL 18, 2022

Conti — one of the most ruthless and successful Russian ransomware groups — publicly declared during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic that it would refrain from targeting healthcare providers. But according to Microsoft and an advisory from the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA).

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Good article on the evolution of ransomware : Though some researchers say that the scale and severity of ransomware attacks crossed a bright line in 2020, others describe this year as simply the next step in a gradual and, unfortunately, predictable devolution. Ransomware is a decades-old idea.

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Adam Levin

JUNE 4, 2021

You would think that ExaGrid, a backup appliance and anti-ransomware service might know how to avoid ransomware, but it was hit. . million after it was hit with Conti ransomware. . The FBI announced last month that Conti ransomware had been used against the Irish healthcare system and at least sixteen U.S.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

A number of publications in September warned about the emergence of “ Groove ,” a new ransomware group that called on competing extortion gangs to unite in attacking U.S. Now I just need to start writing [the article], but I can’t start writing it without checking everything.” government interests online.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 7, 2022

Three stories here last week pored over several years’ worth of internal chat records stolen from the Conti ransomware group, the most profitable ransomware gang in operation today. penned a two-part analysis on why smart contracts will make ransomware more profitable. “Cryptocurrency article contest! .

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

This article makes LockBit sound like a legitimate organization: The DDoS attack last weekend that put a temporary stop to leaking Entrust data was seen as an opportunity to explore the triple extortion tactic to apply more pressure on victims to pay a ransom.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Over 300,000!

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Here's what happened: In August 2024, Stoli got hit with ransomware. But the ransomware attack wasn't their only problem. Then ransomware hit. Here are three examples or organizations that all closed after ransomware struck: Lincoln College (Illinois): This private college ceased operations in May 2022.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

Organizations in the throes of cleaning up after a ransomware outbreak typically will change passwords for all user accounts that have access to any email systems, servers and desktop workstations within their network. VCPI) was hit by the Ryuk ransomware strain. In mid-November 2019, Wisconsin-based Virtual Care Provider Inc.

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Lohrman on Security

JUNE 20, 2021

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) opened the door for cyber attacks to trigger “Article 5” actions. This is a big deal — here’s why.

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Graham Cluley

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. But that doesn't mean that Mac users should be complacent. And the recent discovery of a new malware strain emphasises that the threat - even if much smaller than on Windows - remains real.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Ransomware is a significant threat to businesses worldwide. Related: How Putin has weaponized ransomware In mid-March 2020, representatives from the cybersecurity website BleepingComputer contacted numerous ransomware gangs to ask if they’d continue targeting hospitals during the unprecedented COVID-19 public health threat.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 18, 2020

” As proof of his service’s effectiveness, RedBear points to almost a dozen articles on Krober[.]biz One of many articles Lebron published on Krober[.]biz His final post on Exploit in May 2017 somewhat jokingly indicated he was joining an upstart ransomware affiliate program. RANSOMWARE DREAMS.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Kaspersky is reporting on a data wiper masquerading as ransomware that is targeting local Russian government networks. News article. The Trojan corrupts any data that’s not vital for the functioning of the operating system. The malware focuses on databases, archives, and user documents. Nothing leading to an attribution.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 20, 2022

Consider the case of ransomware, for example, and the fact that the number of successful ransomware attacks has skyrocketed in recent years. In actuality, wildfire is not even a good example, because ransomware can actually spread orders of magnitude faster than wildfire!). This post is sponsored by VMware.

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Graham Cluley

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Cicada (also known as Cicada3301) is a sophisticated ransomware, written in Rust, that has claimed more than 20 victims since its discovery in June 2024. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Graham Cluley

APRIL 11, 2024

Learn more about the DragonForce ransomware - how it came to prominence, and some of the unusual tactics used by the hackers who extort money from companies with it. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Graham Cluley

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Healthcare organisations in the United States are being warned to be on their guard once again, this time against a family of ransomware known as Venus. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Trend Micro

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This article uncovers a Golang ransomware abusing AWS S3 for data theft, and masking as LockBit to further pressure victims. The discovery of hard-coded AWS credentials in these samples led to AWS account suspensions.

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Graham Cluley

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A cybercriminal group calling itself BlackSuit has claimed responsibility for a series of ransomware attacks, including breaches at schools in central Georgia. Learn more about the BlackSuit ransomware in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Graham Cluley

JULY 12, 2024

Despite first appearing earlier this year, RansomHub is already considered one of the most prolific ransomware groups in existence. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Graham Cluley

JULY 6, 2023

There's good news for any business that has fallen victim to the Akira ransomware. Security researchers have developed a free decryption tool for files that have been encrypted since the Akira ransomware first emerged in March 2023. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Graham Cluley

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Ransomware hits firm that providing cloud services to credit unions in order ensure that their business activities could "operate without interruption, even when nothing else seems to be going well." Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Graham Cluley

JANUARY 25, 2024

In a newly published report, the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned that malicious attackers are already taking advantage of artificial intelligence and that the volume and impact of threats - including ransomware - will increase in the next two years. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Graham Cluley

JUNE 20, 2024

Qilin (also known as Agenda) is a ransomware-as-a-service criminal operation that works with affiliates, encrypting and exfiltrating the data of hacked organisations and then demanding a ransom be paid. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Graham Cluley

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A new ransomware operation has started to leak information it claims has been stolen from organisations it has compromised around the world. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Graham Cluley

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The US trading arm of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has been hit by a ransomware attack that reportedly forced it to handle trades via messengers carrying USB thumb drives across Manhattan. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Graham Cluley

JULY 17, 2024

A new strain of the HardBit ransomware has emerged in the wild, which contains a protection mechanism in an attempt to prevent analysis from security researchers. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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SecureList

MAY 11, 2023

Ransomware keeps making headlines. attempted ransomware attacks which was 20% more than in 2021 (61.7M). attempted ransomware attacks which was 20% more than in 2021 (61.7M). Although early 2023 saw a slight decline in the number of ransomware attacks, they were more sophisticated and better targeted.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, ransomware remains a pervasive and destructive weapon in the arsenal of cybercriminals. Among the various ransomware strains, Phobos has gained notoriety for its sophisticated capabilities and devastating consequences. What is Phobos Ransomware?

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Graham Cluley

JULY 23, 2024

British police have arrested a 17-year-old boy believed to be linked to a cybercriminal gang that launched devastating ransomware attacks last year on MGM Resorts and other companies. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 10, 2023

Ransomware remains one of the biggest cyber threats that organizations and governments continue to face. With the fall of the most notorious ransomware gang Conti in May 2022, it was assumed that ransomware attacks would see a major decline. of breaches in 2022 were the result of a ransomware attack, a minor 2.5%

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Graham Cluley

APRIL 25, 2024

A wave of cheap, crude, amateurish ransomware has been spotted on the dark web - and although it may not make as many headlines as LockBit, Rhysida, and BlackSuit, it still presents a serious threat to organizations. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Joseph Steinberg

MAY 12, 2021

And, just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, the Department of Homeland Security alerted information security professionals that a ransomware attack delivered via phishing emails had adversely impacted operations at one of the country’s natural gas processors. Nor were those isolated incidents.

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Graham Cluley

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A group of South Korean security researchers have uncovered a vulnerability in the infamous Rhysida ransomware that provides a way for encrypted files to be unscrambled. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Graham Cluley

JULY 25, 2024

Learn more about the SEXi / APT Inc ransomware in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. A cybercrime group has gained notoriety for attacking VMware ESXi servers since February 2024.

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