Cybercrime, Healthcare, Malware and Ransomware

RA World Ransomware: A Babuk Successor Targets Healthcare

Penetration Testing

MARCH 4, 2024

When the Babuk ransomware group disbanded in 2021, it seemed like a minor victory in the ongoing battle against cybercrime. However, the leak of Babuk’s source code has become a breeding ground for new... The post RA World Ransomware: A Babuk Successor Targets Healthcare appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Inside Ireland’s Public Healthcare Ransomware Scare

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers recently published lessons learned from the disruptive and costly ransomware attack in May 2021 on Ireland’s public health system. The unusually candid post-mortem found that nearly two months elapsed between the initial intrusion and the launching of the ransomware.

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Cybersecurity Management Lessons from Healthcare Woes

eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Ransomware attacks and data breaches make headlines when they shut down huge connected healthcare providers such as Ascension Healthcare or Change Healthcare. CNN reported the Black Basta ransomware gang performed the attack, although the company hasn’t officially confirmed the information.

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Carbanak malware returned in ransomware attacks

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Researchers at NCC Group reported that in November they observed the return of the infamous banking malware Carbanak in ransomware attacks. The cybersecurity firm NCC Group reported that in November the banking malware Carbanak was observed in ransomware attacks. ” reads the report published by NCC Group.

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Healthcare provider Ardent Health Services disclosed a ransomware attack

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The US Healthcare provider Ardent Health Services disclosed that it was the victim of a ransomware attack last week. Ardent Health Services is a healthcare company that operates hospitals and other medical facilities in the United States. The healthcare provider disclosed that it has suffered a ransomware attack on November 23.

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FBI, CISA, HHS warn of targeted ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks against the healthcare sector

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

healthcare organizations of targeted ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks. healthcare organizations of targeted attacks conducted by ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks. The advisory updates to the FBI FLASH BlackCat/ALPHV Ransomware Indicators of Compromise released on April 19, 2022 and on December 19, 2023.

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Wanted: Disgruntled Employees to Deploy Ransomware

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2021

Criminal hackers will try almost anything to get inside a profitable enterprise and secure a million-dollar payday from a ransomware infection. It offered to pay him 40 percent of a million-dollar ransom demand if he agreed to launch their malware inside his employer’s network. Image: Abnormal Security. billion in 2020.

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The DPRK Is the NKOTB of Healthcare Ransomware

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

A joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) has revealed that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is doing its best to become the New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) of ransomware. The CSA provides updates to earlier alerts of malicious cyber actor activities involving DPRK ransomware campaigns—namely Maui and H0lyGh0st ransomware.

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FBI, CISA alert warns of imminent ransomware attacks on healthcare sector

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2020

FBI and the DHS’s CISA agencies published a joint alert to warn hospitals and healthcare providers of imminent ransomware attacks from Russia. The government agencies receive information about imminent attacks, threat actors are using the TrickBot botnet to deliver the infamous ransomware to the infected systems.

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US HHS warns healthcare orgs of Royal Ransomware attacks

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warns healthcare organizations of Royal ransomware attacks. The human-operated Royal ransomware first appeared on the threat landscape in September 2022, it has demanded ransoms up to millions of dollars. The malware changes the extension of the encrypted files to ‘.royal’.

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As of May 2024, Black Basta ransomware affiliates hacked over 500 organizations worldwide

Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2024

Black Basta ransomware affiliates have breached over 500 organizations between April 2022 and May 2024, FBI and CISA reported. The FBI, CISA, HHS, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) regarding the Black Basta ransomware activity as part of the StopRansomware initiative. ” reads the CSA.

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FBI, DHS, HHS Warn of Imminent, Credible Ransomware Threat Against U.S. Hospitals

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

26, KrebsOnSecurity began following up on a tip from a reliable source that an aggressive Russian cybercriminal gang known for deploying ransomware was preparing to disrupt information technology systems at hundreds of hospitals, clinics and medical care facilities across the United States. hospitals and healthcare providers.”

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Conti Ransomware Group Diaries, Part I: Evasion

Krebs on Security

MARCH 1, 2022

A Ukrainian security researcher this week leaked several years of internal chat logs and other sensitive data tied to Conti , an aggressive and ruthless Russian cybercrime group that focuses on deploying its ransomware to companies with more than $100 million in annual revenue. “Sorry, but this is f *d up. 428 hospitals.”

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Arrest, Seizures Tied to Netwalker Ransomware

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 27, 2021

and Bulgarian authorities this week seized the darkweb site used by the NetWalker ransomware cybercrime group to publish data stolen from its victims. The victim shaming site maintained by the NetWalker ransomware group, after being seized by authorities this week. ” Image: Chainalysis. million from the scheme.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 473 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2024

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How Healthcare Organizations Can Protect Themselves Against IoT Ransomware

IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Healthcare delivery organizations are increasingly deploying medical devices, IoT, and other medical platforms to improve connectivity and support patient care. Weak cybersecurity evaluations, inappropriate network segmentation, and legacy devices expand the healthcare threat landscape. The rise of mobile healthcare.

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Crooks target Healthcare facilities involved in Coronavirus containment with Ransomware

Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2020

Recently organizations in healthcare, research, and government facilities have been hit by Coronavirus-themed attacks that deployed multiple malware families, including ransomware and information stealers (i.e. AgentTesla ). Attackers used a spoofed address mimicking the World Health Organization (noreply@who[.]int)

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State of ransomware in 2024

SecureList

MAY 8, 2024

Ransomware attacks continue to be one of the biggest contemporary cybersecurity threats, affecting organizations and individuals alike on a global scale. As we approach International Anti-Ransomware Day, we have analyzed the major ransomware events and trends. The third most active ransomware in 2023 was Cl0p.

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The source code of Zeppelin Ransomware sold on a hacking forum

Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2024

A threat actor announced the sale of the source code and a cracked version of the Zeppelin ransomware builder for $500. Researchers from cybersecurity firm KELA reported that a threat actor announced on a cybercrime forum the sale of the source code and a cracked version of the Zeppelin ransomware builder for $500.

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Five Canadian Hospitals impacted by a ransomware attack on TransForm provider

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. TransForm is a non-profit group that provides IT services to the above hospitals.

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North Korean Threat Actors Targeting Healthcare Sector with Maui Ransomware

SecureWorld News

JULY 7, 2022

United States government agencies recently released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing information on how North Korean state-sponsored threat actors are actively using Maui ransomware to attack healthcare organizations. What is Maui ransomware? Using manually operated ransomware.

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Police Arrest Ransomware Operators Targeting Healthcare

SecureWorld News

MAY 18, 2020

This is particularly tragic during the COVID-19 crisis, with the rise in cyberattacks against the healthcare industry, the people working hardest to keep us safe. Romania cracks down on cybercrime group. Possession and development of malware in order to use them in computer attacks such as ransomware.

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FBI Warns of CyberAttacks Targeting US Healthface Facilities

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Healthcare facilities are under an increased threat of cyberattack, according to the FBI. In a joint cybersecurity advisory with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the FBI warned of an “increased and imminent cybercrime threat to U.S.

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BianLian group exploits JetBrains TeamCity bugs in ransomware attacks

Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2024

BianLian ransomware group was spotted exploiting vulnerabilities in JetBrains TeamCity software in recent attacks. Researchers from GuidePoint Security noticed, while investigating a recent attack linked to the BianLian ransomware group, that the threat actors gained initial access to the target by exploiting flaws in a TeamCity server.

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Ransomware news headlines trending on Google

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

First is the news related to Southampton County of Virginia, as information is out that personal information of many county populaces was stolen in a ransomware attack that occurred in September 2022. Lorenz Ransomware spreading gang focused more on public sector companies from February 2021 to October 2022.

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Giant health insurer struck by ransomware didn't have antivirus protection

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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Ransomware Trends Show Lockbit Most Active, New Tactics, Healthcare Hit Hard

Security Boulevard

JUNE 8, 2022

Ransomware Trends Show Lockbit Most Active, New Tactics, Healthcare Hit Hard. LockBit replaced Conti as the most active ransomware gang and continued to evolve its operations in the first quarter, according to a report (PDF) from KELA Cybercrime Intelligence. Another notable Ransomware trend: new methods of intimidation.

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REvil Ransomware Gang Starts Auctioning Victim Data

Krebs on Security

JUNE 2, 2020

The criminal group behind the REvil ransomware enterprise has begun auctioning off sensitive data stolen from companies hit by its malicious software. Over the past 24 hours, the crooks responsible for spreading the ransom malware “REvil” (a.k.a. A partial screenshot from the REvil ransomware group’s Dark Web blog.

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Healthcare organizations faced a 45% increase in attacks since November

Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2021

According to a new report published by Check Point, organizations in the healthcare industry have faced a 45% increase in attacks since November. Check Point researchers reported a surge in the number of attacks against organizations in the healthcare industry , +45% since November. SecurityAffairs – hacking, healthcare industry).

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New Ransom Payment Schemes Target Executives, Telemedicine

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Ransomware groups are constantly devising new methods for infecting victims and convincing them to pay up, but a couple of strategies tested recently seem especially devious. The first centers on targeting healthcare organizations that offer consultations over the Internet and sending them booby-trapped medical records for the “patient.”

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Threat spotlight: Conti, the ransomware used in the HSE healthcare attack

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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Ransomware Gangs Now Outing Victim Businesses That Don’t Pay Up

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 16, 2019

As if the scourge of ransomware wasn’t bad enough already: Several prominent purveyors of ransomware have signaled they plan to start publishing data stolen from victims who refuse to pay up. The message displayed at the top of the Maze Ransomware public shaming site. Follow the news!”

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Conti Ransomware hit 16 US health and emergency Services, said FBI

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2021

Conti ransomware targeted over 400 organizations worldwide, 290 in the US, and at least 16 healthcare and first responder networks. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) revealed that the Conti ransomware gang has hit at least 16 healthcare and first responder organizations. ” reads the flash alert.

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Avast researchers released a free BianLian ransomware decryptor for some variants of the malware

Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2023

Antivirus firm Avast released a free decryptor for the BianLian ransomware family that allows victims to recover locked files. Security firm Avast has released a free decryptor for the BianLian ransomware to allow victims of the malware to recover locked files. ” reads the post published by Avast. anabolic.exe.

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Black Basta Ascension Attack Redux — can Patients Die of Ransomware?

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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BlackMatter and Haron, two new ransomware gangs in the threat landscape

Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2021

The cyber threat landscape change continuously, recently two new ransomware-as-service (RaaS) operations named BlackMatter and Haron made the headlines. Recently, two new ransomware gangs, named BlackMatter and Haron, announced the beginning of the operations. “Haron ransomware was first discovered in July 2021. .

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A cyberattack hit Australian healthcare provider St Vincent’s Health Australia

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2023

St Vincent’s Health Australia, the largest Australian healthcare provider, suffered a data breach after a cyber attack. St Vincent’s Health Australia is the largest non-profit healthcare provider in the country, The healthcare system was hit by a cyberattack that resulted in a data breach. continues the statement.

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REvil ransomware operators breached healthcare org Valley Health Systems

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

REvil ransomware operators claimed to have breached another healthcare organization, the victim is Valley Health Systems. Healthcare organizations are a privileged target of hackers due to the sensitive data they manage. ” states the post published by Cyble. ” states the post published by Cyble.

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Conti Ransomware Group Diaries, Part II: The Office

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. – Testers: Workers in charge of testing Conti malware against security tools and obfuscating it.

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BlackCat Eats into Its Nine Lives, Threatens More Attacks on Hospitals

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Change Healthcare, a major provider of IT services to hospitals, continues to battle the BlackCat ransomware syndicate. The FBI and CISA have labeled BlackCat one of the most prolific and damaging ransomware groups currently active. By attacking key healthcare IT infrastructure, the ripple effects spread widely.

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US pharmacy outage caused by Blackcat ransomware attack on Optum Solutions

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A BlackCat ransomware attack hit UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Optum causing an outage impacting the Change Healthcare payment exchange platform. A ransomware attack hit the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Optum leading to an outage impacting the Change Healthcare payment exchange platform. healthcare organizations. .

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Rhysida ransomware gang claimed China Energy hack

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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Rhysida ransomware group hacked Abdali Hospital in Jordan

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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Russian-speaking cybercrime evolution: What changed from 2016 to 2021

SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Having been in the field for so long, we have witnessed some major changes in the cybercrime world’s modus operandi. This report shares our insights into the Russian-speaking cybercrime world and the changes in how it operates that have happened in the past five years. But our visibility showed otherwise. Key trends.

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RA World Ransomware: A Babuk Successor Targets Healthcare

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Carbanak malware returned in ransomware attacks

Healthcare provider Ardent Health Services disclosed a ransomware attack

FBI, CISA, HHS warn of targeted ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks against the healthcare sector

Wanted: Disgruntled Employees to Deploy Ransomware

The DPRK Is the NKOTB of Healthcare Ransomware

FBI, CISA alert warns of imminent ransomware attacks on healthcare sector

US HHS warns healthcare orgs of Royal Ransomware attacks

As of May 2024, Black Basta ransomware affiliates hacked over 500 organizations worldwide

FBI, DHS, HHS Warn of Imminent, Credible Ransomware Threat Against U.S. Hospitals

Conti Ransomware Group Diaries, Part I: Evasion

Arrest, Seizures Tied to Netwalker Ransomware

Security Affairs newsletter Round 473 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

How Healthcare Organizations Can Protect Themselves Against IoT Ransomware

Crooks target Healthcare facilities involved in Coronavirus containment with Ransomware

State of ransomware in 2024

The source code of Zeppelin Ransomware sold on a hacking forum

Five Canadian Hospitals impacted by a ransomware attack on TransForm provider

North Korean Threat Actors Targeting Healthcare Sector with Maui Ransomware

Police Arrest Ransomware Operators Targeting Healthcare

FBI Warns of CyberAttacks Targeting US Healthface Facilities

BianLian group exploits JetBrains TeamCity bugs in ransomware attacks

Ransomware news headlines trending on Google

Giant health insurer struck by ransomware didn't have antivirus protection

Ransomware Trends Show Lockbit Most Active, New Tactics, Healthcare Hit Hard

REvil Ransomware Gang Starts Auctioning Victim Data

Healthcare organizations faced a 45% increase in attacks since November

New Ransom Payment Schemes Target Executives, Telemedicine

Threat spotlight: Conti, the ransomware used in the HSE healthcare attack

Ransomware Gangs Now Outing Victim Businesses That Don’t Pay Up

Conti Ransomware hit 16 US health and emergency Services, said FBI

Avast researchers released a free BianLian ransomware decryptor for some variants of the malware

Black Basta Ascension Attack Redux — can Patients Die of Ransomware?

BlackMatter and Haron, two new ransomware gangs in the threat landscape

A cyberattack hit Australian healthcare provider St Vincent’s Health Australia

REvil ransomware operators breached healthcare org Valley Health Systems

Conti Ransomware Group Diaries, Part II: The Office

BlackCat Eats into Its Nine Lives, Threatens More Attacks on Hospitals

US pharmacy outage caused by Blackcat ransomware attack on Optum Solutions

Rhysida ransomware gang claimed China Energy hack

Rhysida ransomware group hacked Abdali Hospital in Jordan

Russian-speaking cybercrime evolution: What changed from 2016 to 2021

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