Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The government says much of Tylerb’s cryptocurrency wealth was the result of successful SIM-swapping attacks, wherein crooks transfer the target’s phone number to a device they control and intercept any text messages or phone calls sent to the victim — including one-time passcodes for authentication, or password reset links sent via SMS. .”

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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 inch diskettes. inch diskettes.

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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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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Cyber attacks can compromise critical infrastructure, financial systems, and sensitive government data. Types of Cybersecurity Threats Malware and Ransomware: These can disable systems or steal data for ransom. Phishing and Social Engineering: These tactics manipulate individuals to disclose sensitive information.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As you may have read in our November Ransomware Review , Scattered Spider is a relatively new, albeit dangerous, ransomware gang who made headlines in September for attacking MGM Resorts and Caesar Entertainment. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Prevent intrusions. Prevent intrusions. Detect intrusions.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Enterprises must secure AI agents, adopt proactive data governance, and deploy AI-based security platforms. Organizations face rising risks of AI-driven social engineering and personal device breaches. Anti-ransomware solutions incorporate AI to aggregate system-level insights and protect against zero-day attacks.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2024

Deciphering the Brain Cipher Ransomware Ideal typosquat ‘solana-py’ steals your crypto wallet keys Ransomware attackers introduce new EDR killer to their arsenal Beyond the wail: deconstructing the BANSHEE infostealer A Deep Dive into a New ValleyRAT Campaign Targeting Chinese Speakers Tusk: unraveling a complex infostealer campaign Zero (..)

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Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

Ransomware is wreaking havoc. Ransomware is making its way outside the cybersecurity space. Most people probably know what ransomware is (if not, go here ). At the same time, the private sector has been urging stronger action from the government. Why is ransomware so dangerous, especially now? What can we do?

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Microsoft's Threat Intelligence team has uncovered a new ransomware threat actor, Storm-050, targeting various critical sectors in the U.S., including government, manufacturing, transportation, and law enforcement. Once inside, they deploy ransomware, encrypting files and demanding hefty payments to restore access.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The British National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says it expects Artificial Intelligence (AI) to heighten the global ransomware threat. Reconnaissance and social engineering are specific fields where AI can be deployed. As we at Malwarebytes Labs have tested ourselves, ChatGPT can be used to write ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 21, 2022

A research conducted by a research firm, Comparitech, says that billions of malicious emails target UK government employees every year. And in that study, it was revealed that the about 760,000 government employees received nearly 2.7 Amongst the biggest of all threats, ransomware infections emerged at the number one position.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This year has seen ransomware groups adapt and innovate, pushing the boundaries of their malicious capabilities and evasiveness from law enforcement. The ransomware sector, in particular, has witnessed the emergence of “business models,” with ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) dominating the scene.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

The government says Urban went by the aliases “ Sosa ” and “ King Bob ,” among others. 2022 that an intrusion had exposed a “limited number” of Twilio customer accounts through a sophisticated social engineering attack designed to steal employee credentials. Twilio disclosed in Aug.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Ransomware and state-sponsored attacks continue to escalate Canada's critical sectorsincluding healthcare, energy, education, and retailhave become prime targets for cybercriminals. Ransomware is no longer an "if" but a "when," making proactive defense strategies essential. Key findings: the cyber threat landscape in 2025 1.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In the digital age, cyber-attacks are a growing concern for individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. From ransomware to sophisticated state-sponsored attacks, no organization is immune. Types of Recent Cyber Attacks Ransomware Attacks : Ransomware continues to be one of the most prevalent and damaging types of cyber attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 6, 2020

Cyber criminals who specialize in plundering local governments and school districts are in their heyday. Related : How ransomware became a scourge Ransomware attacks and email fraud have spiked to record levels across the U.S. It’s no wonder that social engineering very often is the first step in all types of hacking scenarios.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

By Aaron Sandeen, CEO and co-founder at Securin In 2023, you can divide organizations into two categories: those who have been hit by a ransomware attack and those who will be soon. Ransomware is ubiquitous, inescapable, and—despite widespread efforts to combat it—ever-escalating. Ransomware doesn’t discriminate.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 23, 2021

German logistics giant Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has issued a warning that data was stolen from the company when it was hit with a ransomware attack on December 9, 2021. We are in regular contact with relevant government authorities. The ransomware itself is highly targeted.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2022

The Conti ransomware gang is using BazarCall phishing attacks as an initial attack vector to access targeted networks. BazarCall attack, aka call back phishing, is an attack vector that utilizes targeted phishing methodology and was first used by the Ryuk ransomware gang in 2020/2021. Stage Three. Stage Four.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

A new threat actor tracked as TA2101 is conducting malware campaigns using email to impersonate government agencies in the United States, Germany, and Italy. Once the user opened the attachment and enabled the macros, the malicious code will install the Cobalt Strike pentesting tool or the Maze Ransomware on the victim’s computer.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), has confirmed that it was unprotected by antivirus software when it was attacked by the Medusa ransomware group in September. EDR can detect an intruder's suspicious activity in advance of them running ransomware, as well as being able to identify the ransomware itself.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2024

Inglorious Basta(rds): 16 days on, huge hospital system continues to be paralyzed by ransomware—and patient safety is at risk. The post Black Basta Ascension Attack Redux — can Patients Die of Ransomware? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear. What we know is that municipalities and hospitals have been prime targets of ransomware purveyors over the past two years.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A new wiper malware is destroying data on Russian government PCs. Dubbed CryWiper, it pretends to be ransomware. The post Russia Hit by New ‘CryWiper’ — Fake Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 24, 2022

North Korea’s Lazarus Group has reportedly designed new ransomware that is being targeted at M1 processors popularly running on Macs and Intel systems. And security researchers from ESET have discovered that the malware was uploaded to the VirusTotal operated system in Brazil and was targeted by a social engineering attack.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Now it may have an even more important role to play: preventing ransomware attacks. Rampant Ransomware Attacks. Ransomware attacks have been surging in 2021, with the highest-profile one the Colonial Pipeline attack that nearly shut down the U.S. Many ransomware attacks seem brutal, cruel, and deceptive.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

Ransomware has given security professionals a headache for the better part of a decade. Governments, nonprofits, and schools—some forced to close their doors—didn’t escape unscathed. Germany, the UK, and Italy also registered high ransomware tallies. Top ransomware variants.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

In 2020, organizations seeking our assistance represented a wide spectrum of business sectors, industry, finance, government, telecoms, transportation and healthcare. Industrial businesses were the most affected by cyberattacks (22%), followed by government institutions (19%). Most of our responses were ransomware-related: in 32.7%

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 14, 2022

Over the past several years, the emergence of big-ticket, destructive ransomware attacks jolted the U.S. government into action to circumscribe the predominately Russian-based threat actors behind the scourge. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Oakland is still reeling from last week’s ransomware attack. The post ‘Serious’ Ransomware Emergency in Oakland, Calif. San Francisco’s poorer neighbor is asking for help. Legacy FAIL appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2021

Ireland’s Health Service Executive suffered a catastrophic ransomware attack last week. The post Ransomware Gang Frees Irish Medical Data—but Leak Threat Remains appeared first on Security Boulevard. But now the gang seems to have had a change of heart.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Ransomware Attacks: In 2023, a whopping 72.7% of organizations faced ransomware. Generative AI Impact : Generative AI will have a big role in cyber security, especially in areas like email protection and fighting social engineering attacks. Phishing Attacks: Phishing is the top cyber attack, causing 90% of data breaches.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2021

The post Italian Vaccine Sites Shut Down by Ransomware Thugs appeared first on Security Boulevard. Some Italian healthcare websites and their backroom systems have been wiped off the internet by malware.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

Third-party security, ransomware , artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized finance (DeFi) are some of the threats you can expect to see more of this year – with the potential for far worse results than we’ve seen in the past. Ransomware and Critical Infrastructure Attacks Get Worse. AI Attacks Lead to Regulation.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The post US Marshals Ransomware Hack is ‘Major Incident’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Marshals Service (USMS) has been hacked (again). Scrotes stole sensitive stuff (supposedly).

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 13, 2024

DPRK WFH Ransomware Redux: 3rd Person Charged appeared first on Security Boulevard. North Korean army of remote IT workers enabled by Matthew Isaac Knoot, alleges DoJ. The post WTH?

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