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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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

In October 2024, Huntress analysts uncovered a previously unreported ransomware strain, dubbed SafePay, deployed across two distinct incidents.

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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

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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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

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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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2025

Resecurity found an LFI flaw in the leak site of BlackLock ransomware, exposing clearnet IPs and server details. Resecurity has identified a Local File Include (LFI) vulnerability in Data Leak Site (DLS) of BlackLock Ransomware. BlackLock Ransomware was named as one of the fastest-growing ransomware strains for today.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 30, 2025

The Walmart-owned membership warehouse club chain Sams Club is investigating claims of a Cl0p ransomware security breach. This week, Cl0p ransomware group listed Sams Club among the victims of its December Cleo software exploit , accusing it of ignoring security. Walmart owned Sams Club has allegedly been breached by Clop Ransomware.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 25, 2025

From ransomware attacks disrupting school systems to phishing scams targeting student credentials, educational institutions are prime targets for cybercriminals. Cybersecurity education is critical to protecting individual students and the vast, complex systems that support their learning.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Penetration Testing

MAY 7, 2025

Agenda ransomware, also known as Qilin, has returned. In a recent expos by Trend Micro, researchers have uncovered The post Agenda Ransomware Evolves with NETXLOADER and SmokeLoader in Global Campaigns appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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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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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2025

The Interlock ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack on the leading kidney dialysis company DaVita and leaked alleged stolen data. On April 18, 2025 , the company announced it is currently investigating and addressing a recent cybersecurity incident that has temporarily disrupted certain internal operations. DaVita Inc.

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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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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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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Without robust IT budgets or fully staffed cybersecurity departments, small businesses often rely on their own small stable of workers (including sole proprietors with effectively zero employees) to stay safe online. That means that what worries these businesses most in cybersecurity is what is most likely to work against them.

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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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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2025

Burnout isn't just killing productivityit's breaking cybersecurity wide open, with 65% of security professionals reporting increased pressure and stress. Companies that treat burnout like an HR issue instead of a security risk are leaving their front door wide openand ransomware gangs are walking right in.

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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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