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Ransomware group claims it's "compromised all of Sony systems"

Malwarebytes

Newcomer ransomware group RansomedVC claims to have successfully compromised the computer systems of entertainment giant Sony. As ransomware gangs do, it made the announcement on its dark web website, where it sells data that it's stolen from victims' computer networks. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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Maze ransomware operators claim to have breached LG Electronics

Security Affairs

Maze ransomware operators claims to have breached the South Korean multinational electronics company LG Electronics. Researchers at Cyble discovered a data leak of LG Electronics published by Maze ransomware operators. Just after the WorldNet Telecommunications, the LG electronics fall as a victim of the Maze ransomware operators.”

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Ransomware world in 2021: who, how and why

SecureList

As the world marks the second Anti-Ransomware Day, there’s no way to deny it: ransomware has become the buzzword in the security community. Yet, much of the media attention ransomware gets is focused on chronicling which companies fall prey to it. Part I: Three preconceived ideas about ransomware.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 511 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

custody in exchange for Marc Fogel North Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet is using a new tactic U.S.

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Octo Tempest cybercriminal group is "a growing concern"—Microsoft

Malwarebytes

.” Since then the group has expanded its range of activities to include targeting organizations providing cable telecommunications, email, and tech services, and partnering with the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Medical research data Advarra stolen after SIM swap

Malwarebytes

In the case of Advarra, the ransomware group ALPHV reportedly managed to transfer the executive’s cellphone number, allowing them access to the company’s resources and copy information that the group is now threatening to sell. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Zloader, another botnet, bites the dust

Malwarebytes

Zloader has a Domain Generating Algorithm (DGA) embedded within the malware that creates additional domains as a fallback or backup communication channel for the botnet. Over time, those behind Zloader began offering malware as a service, acting as a delivery platform to distribute ransomware such as Ryuk , DarkSide , and BlackMatter.

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