SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In a surprising move related to international cybercrime, Russian authorities have charged Mikhail Matveev, also known as "Wazawaka," with creating ransomware to extort commercial organizations, according to Russian media outlet RIA. His alleged exploits include: The 2021 attack on Washington, D.C.'s Multiple attacks on critical U.S.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The July 2024 ransomware attack that hit the City of Columbus, Ohio, exposed the personal and financial data of 500,000 individuals. On July 18, 2024, the City of Columbus, Ohio, suffered a cyber attack that impacted the City’s services. The city added that the attack was successfully thwarted, and no systems were encrypted.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Ransomware attacks have only increased in sophistication and capabilities over the past year. From new evasion and anti-analysis techniques to stealthier variants coded in new languages, ransomware groups have adapted their tactics to effectively bypass common defense strategies.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 12, 2025

Between September 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025, threat actors ramped up efforts to exploit this sector through spearphishing, impersonation campaigns, ransomware, and vulnerabilities in external remote services. One ransomware group, Akira, has demonstrated a specific focus on casinos.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Phishing, infostealer malware, ransomware, supply chain attacks, data breaches and crypto-related attacks are among the top evolving threats in the financial sector, says Sekoia.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Related: The Golden Age of cyber espionage We have also seen ransomware outbreaks at MGM and Caesar’s Casino , causing losses in the millions of dollars and targeted assaults on the healthcare sector, affecting over 11 million patients. million individuals. The primary source is the affected organization or individual.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 28, 2022

Conti, Quantum and Mountlocker were all linked to having used the new piece of software to inject systems with ransomware. The post New Bumblebee malware loader increasingly adopted by cyber threat groups appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Cybersecurity company Resecurity has published the 2024 Cyber Threat Landscape Forecast. Resecurity, a Los Angeles-based cybersecurity company protecting Fortune 100 and government agencies worldwide, has compiled a comprehensive forecast outlining the imminent threats and novel security challenges anticipated in the upcoming year.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Acohido to share his ideas about the current cyber threat landscape, the biggest threats for businesses today, the role of AI and machine learning in cyberattacks and cyberdefence, and the most effective methods for companies to protect themselves. Erin: What are some of the biggest cyber threats that businesses face today?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Over 200,000 internal messages from the notorious ransomware group Black Basta have surfaced online exposing deep divisions, ransom negotiations, and internal dysfunction. Cybersecurity experts are now poring over the data, uncovering a rare inside look at how one of the most feared ransomware groups operates and potentially unravels.

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Daniel Miessler

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Since 2007 the InfoSec industry has been talking about TheBigOne™—the event that would change cyber threats from annoyances to existential concerns. They called it Cyber Pearl Harbor. That moment hasn’t happened (yet), but I think we’ve become the frog in the boiling cyber-water. It just looks different.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Spooky fact : According to research from Proofpoint , in 2023, 71% of organizations experienced at least one successful phishing attack, and they remain one of the most prevalent forms of cyber threats. Like any powerful curse, ransomware can strike anyone, anytime. Like any powerful curse, ransomware can strike anyone, anytime.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. Regular backups ensure that businesses can recover quickly from ransomware attacks or other data loss incidents. Cary, NC, Oct.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Predominantly, ransomware attacks top the list as they often take place on weekends and take a long time to be investigated and cause enormous financial damage. The post Cyber threat as security staff reduction increases during holidays appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2025

Bloody hell: New York Blood Center Enterprises crippled by ransomware scrotes unknown. The post Ransomware Scum Out For Blood: NYBCe is Latest Victim appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 16, 2020

Cybercriminals are threatening not only to hold sensitive data hostage but also to release it publicly unless the ransom is paid, says cyber threat intelligence provider Check Point Research.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Related: What local government can do to repel ransomware Ransomware came into existence in 1989 as a primitive program dubbed the AIDS Trojan that was spreading via 5.25-inch None of these early threats went pro.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 8, 2024

Could artificial intelligence (AI) be the key to outsmarting cyber threats in an increasingly connected world? Constantly Evolving Threats Just as the night follows the day, the world of cybersecurity is no stranger to constant change and adaptation. Is it our only hope for survival?These

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 15, 2020

Whether it’s helping hospitals avoid becoming the next ransomware victim or kneecapping new COVID-19-themed scam websites, these nascent partnerships may well end up saving lives. At least three major industry groups are working to counter the latest cyber threats and scams.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 15, 2021

IT and OT environments are increasing targets and threat actors are using Dark Web forums to launch cybercrimes, according to Accenture's 2021 Cyber Threat Intelligence report.

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Digital Shadows

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The ReliaQuest Threat Research Team reveals predictions about prominent cyber threats in 2024, to help cybersecurity professionals prioritize and assign resources.

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SecureBlitz

JANUARY 16, 2025

Discover what Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) is and how it helps businesses proactively identify, mitigate, and respond to emerging cyber threats. Each day, organizations face new threats ranging from phishing attacks to sophisticated ransomware campaigns.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Furthermore, the Armed Forces run awareness campaigns to instruct their personnel about cyber threats and what measures authorized users may take to mitigate threats to military information systems and their vulnerabilities. The importance of cybersecurity awareness training. He is also a writer for Bora.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In today’s world, both small businesses and everyday consumers face a growing number of cyber threats. From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. OpenText’s 2024 Threat Hunter Perspective sheds light on what’s coming next and how to protect yourself.

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Lohrman on Security

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Cyber summits were held this past week in Michigan and Kansas, and hot topics ranged from workforce development to ransomware to growing global cyber threats. Here’s a rundown.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

A recent report from Tenable highlights how DeepSeek R1, an open-source AI model, can generate rudimentary malware, including keyloggers and ransomware. Key findings from Tenable's report Tenable's research team investigated DeepSeek R1's ability to generate malicious code, specifically a keylogger and a simple ransomware program.

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Joseph Steinberg

AUGUST 16, 2021

Two recent ransomware attacks successfully breached computers at wastewater management plants in the US State of Maine , according to a statement by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 2, 2023

Only a minority of infrastructural attack chains are the kind of “pure” OT compromises we famously saw in 2010 with Stuxnet, the 2018 Shamoon attacks on Saudi Aramco and more recently with 2020 EKANS ransomware attacks against Honda and Enel. As always, the best response is to double down on prevention.

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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. Dreams Cyber Language Model (CLM) is the backbone of its approach.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Rise of Non-Ransomware Attacks on AWS S3 Data madhav Thu, 02/13/2025 - 04:39 A sophisticated ransomware gang, Codefinger, has a cunning new technique for encrypting data stored in AWS S3 buckets without traditional ransomware tools. Unlike conventional ransomware, the malicious actors dont exfiltrate any data.

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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. This helps ensure everyone is aware of evolving cyber threats and knows how to respond in case of suspicious activity.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Hospitals that have been hit by a data breach or ransomware attack can expect to see an increase in the death rate among heart patients in the following months or years because of cybersecurity remediation efforts, a new study posits.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2024

In a landscape where cyber threats loom large, the hunt for cybercriminals intensifies. Today, we’re turning the spotlight on LockBit ransomware attacks and the unprecedented $15 million bounty offered by the U.S. In this blog […] The post LockBit Ransomware Bounty: US Offers $15 Million In Reward appeared first on TuxCare.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning of a new trend of dual ransomware attacks targeting the same victims, at least since July 2023.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 25, 2023

By Immanuel Chavoya, Emerging Threat Expert, SonicWall 2022 saw a shifting cybersecurity landscape as rising geopolitical conflicts brought new tactics, targets, and goals for cybercrime. The post 2023 Predictions: Emerging Tech & Global Conflict Bring New Cyber Threats appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Ransomware attacks via email: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts an organization’s data, holding it hostage until a ransom is paid. Email is a primary delivery method for ransomware attacks, with attackers using malicious attachments or links to infect systems.

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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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