Anton on Security

JULY 7, 2022

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our third Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blog for #2 ). cloud ransomware isn’t really ‘a ware’, but a RansomOp where humans?—?not

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Krebs on Security

JULY 19, 2019

Cloud hosting provider iNSYNQ says it is trying to recover from a ransomware attack that shut down its network and has left customers unable to access their accounting data for the past three days. Gig Harbor, Wash.-based based iNSYNQ specializes in providing cloud-based QuickBooks accounting software and services.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 31, 2022

Costa Rica’s national health service was hacked sometime earlier this morning by a Russian ransomware group known as Hive. The intrusion comes just weeks after Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves declared a state of emergency in response to a data ransom attack from a different Russian ransomware gang — Conti.

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Anton on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our fourth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blog for #2 , my unofficial blog for #3 ).

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Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2022

LockBit ransomware gang claims to have hacked the cybersecurity firm Mandiant, which is investigating the alleged security breach. Today the LockBit ransomware gang has added the cybersecurity firm Mandiant to the list of victims published on its darkweb leak site. ransomware to evade sanctions. Pierluigi Paganini.

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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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Anton on Security

APRIL 13, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our sixth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 , #4 and #5 ).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2022

Ragnar Locker Ransomware, notorious hacking group that spreads file encrypting malware to large-scale organizations, has hit a security firm this time and stole data to prove it’s worth. The post Ragnar Locker Ransomware strikes a cybersecurity firm appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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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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Anton on Security

JANUARY 3, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our fifth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 and #4 ). Now, go and read the report!

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 11, 2022

From financial institutions to meat producers, it seems every industry has been impacted by ransomware in the past year — maybe even the past week. Related: Tech solutions alone can’t stop ransomware. Put simply, ransomware attacks are on the rise because of profits. Why the stark increase? Low cost attacks.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A new version of the Qilin ransomware was discovered by cybersecurity researchers. Furthermore, encryption keys are protected using RSA-4096 with OAEP […] The post New Qilin Ransomware Variant Spotted by Cybersecurity Researchers appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 12, 2022

Ransomware gangs are actively exploiting CVE-2022-26134 remote code execution (RCE) flaw in Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center. Multiple ransomware groups are actively exploiting the recently disclosed remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-26134 , affecting Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2022

Black Basta ransomware gang implemented a new feature to encrypt VMware ESXi virtual machines (VMs) running on Linux servers. The Black Basta ransomware gang now supports encryption of VMware ESXi virtual machines (VMs) running on Linux servers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Black Basta ransomware). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2022

The media company Nikkei has disclosed a ransomware attack and revealed that the incident might have impacted customer data. This week the company disclosed a security breach, ransomware infected one of its servers at a Singapore branch. ” reads the data breach notification published by the company. To nominate, please visit:?

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Security Boulevard

JULY 14, 2021

Speculation swirled over why the prolific and dangerous REvil ransomware went offline – blog, payment processing, all suddenly went kaput – it’s important not to lose sight of the bigger issues. While the ransomware is gone, at least for the time being, there’s a good chance they’ll be back under another franchise.

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 6, 2021

Conti Ransomware operation is known as a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS). As thoroughly explained by Vladimir, Ransomware-as-a-Service is an illicit ‘parent-affiliate(s)’ business infrastructure, in which operators give tools to affiliates with the goal of carrying out ransomware attacks. In the forum post, […].

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This overconfidence is cause for concern for many cybersecurity professionals as humans are the number one reason for breaches (how many of your passwords are qwerty or 1234five?). For corporations, additional steps that should be taken include: •Having cloud security that spans web and email to prevent ransomware and other attacks.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2022

Researchers from Trellix linked multiple ransomware strains to the North Korea-backed APT38 group. The ransomware was employed in attacks on financial institutions, experts estimated that APT38 (Unit 180 of North Korea’s cyber-army Bureau 121) has stolen at hundreds of million dollars from banks worldwide. akkim@protonmail[.]com

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Security Affairs

MAY 31, 2022

Cyber Research Labs reported a rise in ransomware attacks in the second quarter of 2022, small states are more exposed to these attacks. The experts warn of ransomware attacks against government organizations. They observed a total of 48 government organizations from 21 countries that were hit by 13 ransomware attacks in 2022.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2022

The QBot malware operation has partnered with Black Basta ransomware group to target organizations worldwide. Researchers from NCC Group spotted a new partnership in the threat landscape between the Black Basta ransomware group and the QBot malware operation. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Black Basta ransomware).

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2022

Mandiant researchers associate multiple LockBit ransomware attacks with the notorious Evil Corp Cybercrime Group. Mandiant researchers have investigated multiple LOCKBIT ransomware attacks that have been attributed to the financially motivated threat actor UNC2165. Previously, the UNC2165 actors also deployed the HADES ransomware.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Earlier this week, KrebsOnSecurity revealed that the darknet website for the Snatch ransomware group was leaking data about its users and the crime gang’s internal operations. It continues: “Prior to deploying the ransomware, Snatch threat actors were observed spending up to three months on a victim’s system.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

Cybercrime is big business as global losses to ransomware are projected to reach $42 billion within the next two years.The economic sanctions that many nations have put in place to influence Russia will most likely trigger an increase in the illicit business of cybercrime to help offset losses to what was legitimate trade.

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Graham Cluley

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The FBI and US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued a joint advisory warning organisations about a ransomware-as-a-service operation called "Snatch." Learn more about the threat in my article for the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

At least 60 entities worldwide have been breached by BlackCat ransomware, warns a flash report published by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a flash report that states that at least 60 entities worldwide have been breached by BlackCat ransomware (aka ALPHV and Noberus) since it started its operations in November.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Ransomware is a sophisticated malware that infects computing devices and holds the data hostage intending to extort. The post Proactive Measures to Safeguard against the Ransomware Menace appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

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Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2022

The recently launched Industrial Spy data extortion marketplace has now started its ransomware operation. Some data dumps are available on Industrial Spy for free, they were likely downloaded from the leak sites of ransomware gangs or other hacking forums. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware). ” states BleepingComputer.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 10, 2022

The Cuba ransomware operators are back and employed a new version of its malware in recent attacks. Cuba ransomware has been active since at least January 2020. The ransomware encrypts files on the targeted systems using the “.cuba” The ransomware encrypts files on the targeted systems using the “.cuba” cuba” extension.

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Graham Cluley

MARCH 23, 2023

A new report from ENISA, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, looking at cyberattacks targeting the European transport network over a period of almost two years, has identified that ransomware has become the prominent threat. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

According to a study conducted by security firm SentinelOne, ransomware spreading hackers are adopting a new encryption standard named ‘Intermittent Encryption’ while targeting victims. But with intermittent encryption on the rise, the complexity of such ransomware activities might encourage the victims to pay up for the decryption key.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Change Healthcare says it has notified approximately 100 million Americans that their personal, financial and healthcare records may have been stolen in a February 2024 ransomware attack that caused the largest ever known data breach of protected health information. Image: Tamer Tuncay, Shutterstock.com. Last month, Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.)

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2022

The BlackCat ransomware gang is targeting unpatched Exchange servers to compromise target networks, Microsoft warns. Microsoft researchers have observed BlackCat ransomware gang targeting unpatched Exchange servers to compromise organizations worldwide.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2022

Researchers discovered a new ransomware family called GoodWill that asks victims to donate the ransom for social causes. CloudSEK ’s Threat Intelligence Research team has disclosed a new ransomware strain called GoodWill, that demands victims the payment of a ransom through donations for social causes and financially helping people in need.

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ZoneAlarm

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Ransomware attacks continue to disrupt industries worldwide, with healthcare remaining a high-profile target due to the sensitivity and critical nature of its data. Anna Jaques Hospital experienced a ransomware attack in late 2023, exposing confidential information of over 310,000 patients.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

JULY 4, 2024

In today’s technological landscape, ransomware is a well-known yet potent threat, posing significant challenges to individuals and businesses. The post Quick Heal’s New Update With Enahnced Ransomware Protection appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2024

Today, we’re turning the spotlight on LockBit ransomware attacks and the unprecedented $15 million bounty offered by the U.S. International cooperation against ransomware is essential in combating cyber threats and safeguarding digital infrastructures worldwide. government to dismantle its operations.

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