Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Five Canadian hospitals were victims of a ransomware attack, threat actors claim to have stolen data from them and leaked them. Five Canadian hospitals revealed they were victims of ransomware attacks after threat actors leaked alleged stolen data. The threat actors obtained the VPN credentials through phishing attacks.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2020

Microsoft is sending notifications to dozens of hospitals about vulnerable VPN devices and gateways exposed online in their network. Microsoft is warning dozens of hospitals of the risks of ransomware attacks due to insecure VPN devices and gateways exposed online. ” reads the post published by Microsoft.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

On the 14th of May, the Health Service Executive (HSE) , Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare system, fell victim to a Conti ransomware attack, forcing the organization to shut down more than 80,000 affected endpoints and plunging them back to the age of pen and paper. Threat profile: Conti ransomware.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2022

Earlier this week, a Ukrainian security researcher leaked almost two years’ worth of internal chat logs from Conti , one of the more rapacious and ruthless ransomware gangs in operation today. – Penetration Testers/Hackers: Those on the front lines battling against corporate security teams to steal data, and plant ransomware.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 2, 2021

Healthcare organizations (HCOs) face unique security challenges. Securing the healthcare industry is complex. This report Bridging Healthcare Security Gaps: Better Authentication Improves Controls aims to bring clarity and solutions to these security gaps. We take a deep dive into healthcare security gaps and trusted access.

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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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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have hacked the Chinese state-owned energy conglomerate China Energy Engineering Corporation. The Rhysida ransomware gang added the China Energy Engineering Corporation to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. The Rhysida ransomware operators plan to sell the stolen data to a single buyer.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

CISA’s mandate follows a slew of recent attacks wherein attackers exploited zero-day flaws in popular networking products to conduct ransomware and cyber espionage attacks on victim organizations. “This is reachable pre-authentication, on every SSL VPN appliance,” French vulnerability researcher Charles Fol tweeted.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have hacked Abdali Hospital, a multi-specialty hospital located in Jordan. The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have breached the Abdali Hospital in Jordan and added it to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. The Rhysida ransomware group has been active since May 2023.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2024

Sophos researchers investigated a Qilin ransomware breach attack that led to the theft of credentials stored in Google Chrome browsers. Sophos researchers investigated a Qilin ransomware attack where operators stole credentials stored in Google Chrome browsers of a limited number of compromised endpoints. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have hacked King Edward VII’s Hospital in London. The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have hacked King Edward VII’s Hospital in London and added it to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. King Edward VII’s Hospital in London has been breached by Rhysida Ransomware.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 8, 2024

FBI and CISA published a joint advisory on the BlackSuit Ransomware group, the document provides TTPs and IOCs as recently as July 2024. CISA, in collaboration with the FBI, has published a joint advisory on the BlackSuit Ransomware group. The update includes new TTPs, IOCs, and detection methods related to BlackSuit ransomware.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 24, 2022

businesses with ransomware and data extortion operations. The biggest target is the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) sector, according to the advisory. "As The report continues: Daixin Team is a ransomware and data extortion group that has targeted the HPH sector with ransomware and data extortion operations since at least June 2022.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The FBI and CISA warn of attacks carried out by the Rhysida ransomware group against organizations across multiple industry sectors. FBI and CISA published a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to warn of Rhysida ransomware attacks against organizations across multiple industry sectors. ” reads the joint advisory.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2022

Related: ‘IABs’ spread ransomware. Planning your roadmap, executing your projects, and keeping an eye on the barrage of ransomware headlines, it’s understandable if you and your team are feeling some anxiety. Data collections released after ransomware attacks. Databases with critical IP and/or PII.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

FBI and DHS’s CISA have published a joint alert on DarkSide ransomware activity after the disruptive attack on Colonial Pipeline. FBI and DHS’s CISA have published a joint alert to warn of ransomware attacks conducted by the DarkSide group. The group provides Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) to a network of affiliates.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Rhysida ransomware group claimed responsibility for the recent cyberattack on the British Library that has caused a major IT outage. The Rhysida ransomware gang added the British Library to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. The Rhysida ransomware operators plan to sell the stolen data to a single buyer.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

On March 21, the Maze ransomware operators published some of the stolen files on their “leak site,” after the refusal of the research firm of paying the ransom. The attack took place on March 14th, 2020, when the Maze Ransomware operators exfiltrated data from the HMR’s network and then encrypt their systems.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2023

French police arrested a Russian national who is suspected of laundering money resulting from the criminal activity of the Hive ransomware gang. The French authorities arrested in Paris a Russian national who is suspected of laundering criminal proceeds for the Hive ransomware gang. anti-cybercrime (Ofac).”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Government offers rewards of up to $10 million for information that could help locate, identify, or arrest members of the Hive ransomware group. The US Department of State announced rewards up to $10,000,000 for information leading to the identification and/or location of the leaders of the Hive ransomware group.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 11, 2021

Both the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued warnings about an ongoing cybercrime campaign that is using Avaddon ransomware. In a separate advisory (pdf) , the ACSC says it is also aware of an ongoing ransomware campaign using the Avaddon Ransomware malware.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The ransomware gang claims the theft of board meeting minutes, internal project documentation, personnel details, audit reports, and more. businesses, mainly in the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector, with ransomware operations. The threat actors obtained the VPN credentials through phishing attacks.

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Security Affairs

JULY 6, 2022

Hive ransomware operators have improved their file-encrypting module by migrating to Rust language and adopting a more sophisticated encryption method. The operators of the Hive ransomware upgraded their malware by migrating the malware to the Rust language and implementing a more sophisticated encryption method, Microsoft researchers warn.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 19, 2023

By Aaron Sandeen, CEO and co-founder at Securin Since June 2021, Hive Ransomware has been dominating the ransomware scene. With all the buzz they have created, it’s no wonder they have earned the title of one of the most prolific ransomware groups. By the end of 2022, the education sector had seen increased ransomware attacks.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Researchers discovered a vulnerability in the code of the Rhysida ransomware that allowed them to develop a decryption tool. Cybersecurity researchers from Kookmin University and the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA) discovered an implementation vulnerability in the source code of the Rhysida ransomware.

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Dark Reading

APRIL 1, 2020

Microsoft has notified dozens of hospitals with vulnerable gateway and VPN appliances in their infrastructure, which could put them at risk.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2025

CISA adds Aviatrix Controllers vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog ESET detailed a flaw that could allow a bypass of the Secure Boot in UEFI systems Russia-linked APT Star Blizzard targets WhatsApp accounts Prominent US law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach Clop Ransomware exploits Cleo File Transfer flaw: dozens (..)

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2021

Prestigious healthcare systems continue to be at risk for the next devastating ransomware attack or data breach. The Impact of COVID-19 in Healthcare Security Continues. The last year of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought a striking proliferation of cyber-criminal activity against the healthcare industry.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have issued a joint advisory about DAIXIN Team, a fledgling ransomware and data exfiltration group that has been targeting US healthcare. DAIXIN Team may be the latest ransomware threat, but it isn't the only threat.

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SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

As the world marks the second Anti-Ransomware Day, there’s no way to deny it: ransomware has become the buzzword in the security community. Yet, much of the media attention ransomware gets is focused on chronicling which companies fall prey to it. Part I: Three preconceived ideas about ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 6, 2023

As part of its StopRansomware effort, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published a Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) about Royal ransomware. Royal ransomware is a Ransomware-as-a-service (Raas) that first made an appearance in January 2022. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2020

While the Coronavirus outbreak is threatening the world, the INTERPOL warns that crooks are increasingly targeting hospitals with ransomware. The INTERPOL (International Criminal Police Organisation) is warning of ransomware attacks against hospitals despite the currently ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. reported BleepingComputer.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2023

The leak site of the Hive ransomware gang was seized due to an international operation conducted by law enforcement in ten countries. The Tor leak site used by Hive ransomware operators has been seized as part of an international operation conducted by law enforcement in 10 countries. cybersecurity and intelligence authorities.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Healthcare and Public Health sector with ransomware. businesses, mainly in the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector, with ransomware operations. The Daixin Team is a ransomware and data extortion group that has been active since at least June 2022. ” reads the alert. .” ” reads the alert.

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JANUARY 13, 2024

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Hive ransomware operators have extorted over $100 million in ransom payments from over 1,300 companies worldwide as of November 2022. The threat actors behind the Hive ransomware -as-a-service (RaaS) have extorted $100 million in ransom payments from over 1,300 companies worldwide as of November 2022, reported the U.S. key files.

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