Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

The Akira ransomware gang exploited an unsecured webcam to bypass EDR and launch encryption attacks on a victim’s network. Cybersecurity researchers at S-RM team discovered a novel attack technique used by the Akira ransomware gang. Realizing EDR was active, they pivoted by scanning the network for vulnerable devices.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2024

ENGlobal Corporation disclosed a ransomware attack, discovered on November 25, disrupting operations, in a filing to the SEC. A ransomware attack disrupted the operations of a major energy industry contractor, ENGlobal Corporation. No ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the attack. million year-to-date.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about Ghost (Cring) ransomware, a sophisticated cyber threat that has been compromising critical infrastructure, businesses, and government entities worldwide.

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 21, 2022

The second edition of Cybersecurity For Dummies , Joseph Steinberg’s best-selling introductory-level book about cybersecurity, is now available. And, of course, all versions of CyberSecurity For Dummies will also help guide you in the event that your information has already been compromised. Basic cybersecurity concepts.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Texas oilfield supplier Newpark Resources suffered a ransomware attack that disrupted its information systems and business applications. Texas oilfield supplier Newpark Resources revealed that a ransomware attack on October 29 disrupted access to some of its information systems and business applications.

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Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 9, 2022

The Tenafly, New Jersey, Public School District has canceled final exams for its high school students after a ransomware cyberattack crippled the district’s computer infrastructure. The ransomware attack on Tenafly’s school system is a reminder of a sad, ironic, reality.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Mexico is investigating a ransomware attack targeting its legal affairs office, as confirmed by the president amidst growing cybersecurity concerns. Mexico’s president announced the government is investigating an alleged ransomware hack that targeted the administration’s legal affairs office. Knight, also known as Cyclops 2.0,

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2024

A ransomware attack on Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) was the root cause of the agency’s service disruptions. On December 23, 2024, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) announced it was actively responding to a ransomware attack that was first detected on Thursday, December 19.

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Lohrman on Security

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Not only is ransomware the top cybersecurity story in 2021, but new twists, turns and countermeasures keep coming. Here are the latest headlines and what news you need.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Russian Phobos ransomware operator Evgenii Ptitsyn, accused of managing attacks, was extradited from South Korea to the US to face cybercrime charges. Russian Phobos ransomware operator Evgenii Ptitsyn, suspected of playing a key role in the ransomware operations, was extradited from South Korea to the US to face cybercrime charges.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Peter is an IT manager for a technology manufacturer that got hit with a Russian ransomware strain called “ Zeppelin ” in May 2020. There are multiple examples of ransomware groups doing just that after security researchers crowed about finding vulnerabilities in their ransomware code. This is not an idle concern.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A ransomware attack on Great Plains Regional Medical Center compromised personal data of 133,000 individuals, exposing sensitive information. On September 8, 2024, Great Plains Regional Medical Center (Oklahoma) suffered a ransomware attack. “On September 8, 2024, we suffered a ransomware attack on our computer system.

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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. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity. Multiple attacks on critical U.S.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations have sharply increased in 2024, as shown by recent research from Safety Detectives. Compared to 2023, healthcare providers are facing a higher frequency of ransomware incidents, impacting their ability to deliver essential services and protect sensitive patient data.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In a stunning blow to the city’s cybersecurity defenses, Columbus, Ohio, recently became the target of a massive cyberattack that exposed over half a million residents’ sensitive information. The Columbus attack also emphasizes the growing need for public-private collaboration in cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 12, 2025

This article explores how boards can effectively prepare, respond, and lead during cybersecurity incidents, turning a potential disaster into a managed crisis. These principles serve as the foundation for the board's actions before, during, and after a cybersecurity incident.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The US Department of Justice has charged a Russian national named Evgenii Ptitsyn with selling, operating, and distributing a ransomware variant known as “Phobos” during a four-year cybercriminal campaign that extorted at least $16 million from victims across the world.

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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. While water services were not interrupted, the breach temporarily paused the company’s billing operations, causing customer concern.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 28, 2025

A global survey of 2,547 IT and cybersecurity practitioners finds 88% work for organizations that experienced one or more ransomware attacks in the past three months to more than 12 months, with well over half (58%) needing to, as a result, shut down operations and 40% reporting a significant loss of revenues. Conducted by the.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. Below is an exhaustive list of key cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2025. Lets explore the top current cybersecurity trends this year. The challenge?

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Over the past 6 months I have been researching ransomware, and not even from the technical angle (which would very tempting and no doubt, enlightening in it’s own right), but from a strategic perspective.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency have issued a new advisory stating that the BianLian ransomware operation has changed its strategy and is now predominantly a data theft extortion gang. The FBI, the Australian Cyber Security Centre, and the U.S.

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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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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 20, 2022

A seemingly simple term that appears in pitches sent to me several times a day by cybersecurity product and services vendors that are seeking media exposure. Consider the case of ransomware, for example, and the fact that the number of successful ransomware attacks has skyrocketed in recent years. Zero Trust.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The ReliaQuest Threat Research Team uncovered an intensified social engineering campaign tied to the ransomware group Black Basta.

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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 29, 2024, the City published an update on the City’s website and confirmed that the City of Columbus suffered a ransomware attack. The gang claimed they had stolen databases containing 6.5

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 7, 2025

The digital landscape continues to be challenged by the persistent and evolving threat of ransomware. Organizations worldwide face an increasing risk of sophisticated cyberattacks that can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and inflict significant financial and reputational damage.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

ReliaQuest revealed a concerning new collaboration between the Scattered Spider cybercriminal collective and the rising ransomware group RansomHub.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2025

UK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup - 31 March 2025 Welcome to this week's edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. As digital transformation accelerates, public infrastructure like energy and healthcare face increasing exposure to ransomware and espionage.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Williams Dr. Darren Williams , CEO, BlackFog Lesser-known ransomware groups like Hunters International will grow rapidly, leveraging AI for more efficient attacks, while “gang-hopping” by cybercriminals complicates attribution and containment. Alkove Jim Alkove , CEO, Oleria Identity is cybersecurity’s biggest challenge.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Romanian energy supplier Electrica Group is investigating an ongoing ransomware attack impacting its operations. Electrica is activating internal cybersecurity protocols and collaborating with national cybersecurity authorities to identify the source of the attack and contain its impact. The company serves over 3.8

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Ransomware Activity Targeting the Construction Sector Ransomware remains the biggest threat to the sector, as demonstrated by the 41% rise in organizations appearing on data-leak sites over the past year.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 28, 2025

Ransomware attacks surged to a record high in December 2024, with 574 incidents reported, according to an NCC Group report. The post Ransomware Threats, Led by FunkSec, Rise to New Heights appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Ransomware Threats, Led by FunkSec, Rise to New Heights appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Hackers likely stole personal information such names, addresses, and SSNs in a ransomware attack on Rhode Island's human services systems and are threatening to release the data as state and federal officials and Deloitte scrambling to mitigate the data breach.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

authorities have seized the darknet websites run by LockBit , a prolific and destructive ransomware group that has claimed more than 2,000 victims worldwide and extorted over $120 million in payments. “I don’t think this is an accident—this is how ransomware groups talk to each other,” Stockley said.

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