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Ransomware gang hits 49ers’ network before Super Bowl kick off

Malwarebytes

The San Francisco 49ers has confirmed that it has been hit by a ransomware attack. The BlackByte ransomware gang has already claimed responsibility for the attack by leaking a small number of files it claims to have been stolen. On the eve of the #SuperBowl the #49ers get posted as a #Blackbyte #ransomware victim.

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Ransomware Gang Has Change of Heart, Gives Hospital Free Decryptor

SecureWorld News

In a surprising turn of events, the ransomware gang responsible for targeting Toronto's SickKids Hospital has apologized for the attack and offered a free decryptor to the hospital. It was then two days after this statement that LockBit decided to reverse course on the ransomware attack. RELATED: Royal Ransomware Targeting U.S.

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Which Data Do Ransomware Attackers Target for Double Extortion?

Security Boulevard

Double extortion is one of the most prevalent ransomware tactics today. The attackers first exfiltrate sensitive information from their target before launching the ransomware encryption routine. The post Which Data Do Ransomware Attackers Target for Double Extortion? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Why Predator is the ultimate CISO movie

Javvad Malik

I was reminded of this by Phil Cracknell who posted on linkedin that in his opinion the Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston classic, Bodyguard was the best infosec movie. This was a homage to ransomware – the criminals will be more than happy to destroy all your data if you don’t meet their demands. Don’t believe me?

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Supply chain attacks are closing in on MSPs

Webroot

The infosec researcher Matt Tait, who spoke at this year’s Black Hat on the topic of supply chain attacks, called the Codecov compromise an instance of high-volume disruption based on indiscriminate targeting. Test your backup plan. The firm counts among its clients giants like IBM, Hewlett Packard and Atlassian.

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Happy 13th Birthday, KrebsOnSecurity!

Krebs on Security

I seem to be doing most of that activity now on Mastodon , which appears to have absorbed most of the infosec refugees from Twitter, and in any case is proving to be a far more useful, civil and constructive place to post such things. For a variety of reasons, I will no longer be sharing these updates on Twitter.

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Everest gang demands $200K for data stolen from South Africa state-owned electricity company ESKOM

Security Affairs

Everest ransomware operators claimed to have hacked South Africa state-owned company ESKOM Hld SOC Ltd. In March 2022, the Everest ransomware operators published a notice announcing the sale of “South Africa Electricity company’s root access” for $125,000.