SecureWorld News

JUNE 21, 2022

Cybercrime is on the rise, with hackers targeting businesses across the economy. The healthcare industry has been no exception. Already, several major ransomware attacks have struck hospitals and other healthcare organizations. How does ransomware affect healthcare? Why is healthcare targeted by ransomware?

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 11, 2024

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes’ ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

For a second consecutive year, the time for Kaspersky to make its predictions for the healthcare sector comes amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. A 2021 report by Constella Intelligence found that the number of personal data leaks in healthcare grew by half when compared to 2019. Several factors contributed to that.

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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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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2024

Ransomware groups are liars, yes, but even when these dangerous cybercriminals would ransack organizations and destroy entire companies, a few select groups espoused a sort of “honor among thieves.” But, as can be expected from ransomware groups, these were nothing but lies. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

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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

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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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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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 27, 2023

The number-one reported motive for a cyber breach is financial gain, and ransomware 3.0 In Australia, the threat of ransomware attacks has been growing, with the Australian economy reportedly losing up to $2.59 In the final instalment of this series, we cover the rise of ransomware 3.0 The Rise of Ransomware 3.0

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Ransomware is always the current golden child when it comes to malicious cyberattacks, but did you know that business email compromise (BEC) attacks cost the world more? Ransomware is kind of one of those kitchen table sort of topics. Educate and defend against phishing attacks. Evolution of the business email compromise attack.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The internet has drawn comparisons to the Wild West, making ransomware the digital incarnation of a hold-up. They could be on the other side of the globe, part of a cybercrime regime that will never be discovered, much less brought to justice. Ransomware usually starts with a phishing email. Prevalence. A typical attack.

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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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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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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2023

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning of the capabilities of the recently emerged Royal ransomware. The human-operated Royal ransomware first appeared on the threat landscape in September 2022, it has demanded ransoms up to millions of dollars. ” reads the alert.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2020

The financially-motivated hacker group FIN11 has started spreading ransomware to monetize its cyber criminal activities. The financially-motivated hacker group FIN11 has switched tactics starting using ransomware as the main monetization method. ” reads the analysis published by FireEye.

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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. In October 2022, CISA, the FBI, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting U.S.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

US government agencies warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting the U.S. Healthcare and Public Health sector with ransomware. CISA, the FBI, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting U.S. ” reads the alert.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2024

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2021

The FBI has revealed that the Cuba ransomware gang breached the networks of at least 49 US critical infrastructure organizations. A flash alert published by the FBI has reported that the Cuba ransomware gang breached the networks of at least 49 US critical infrastructure organizations. ” states the alert.

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Veracode Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In late October, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) co-authored an advisory report on the latest tactics used by cybercriminals to target the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) sector. BazarLoader and Ryuk ransomware.

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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. FBI spoofs 2012 – 2013.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warns of attacks against IT help desks across the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) sector. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported that threat actors are carrying out attacks against IT help desks across the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) sector.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Cuba ransomware gang received more than $60 million in ransom payments related to attacks against 100 entities worldwide as of August 2022. The threat actors behind the Cuba ransomware (aka COLDDRAW, Tropical Scorpius ) have demanded over 145 million U.S. “Since spring 2022, Cuba ransomware actors have expanded their TTPs.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

North Korea has established a hacking group named APT43 to fund its cybercrime activities, aimed at advancing Pyongyang’s geopolitical interests. Since September 2021, the group of cyber criminals has shifted its focus to the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

The Ragnar Locker ransomware gang added Israel’s Mayanei Hayeshua hospital to the list of victims on its Tor leak site The Ragnar Locker ransomware gang claimed responsibility for an attack on Israel’s Mayanei Hayeshua hospital. We tried to draw their attention to the network issues and called them for discussion.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

The data shows how perceptions around cyber and technology risks, from ransomware and other cyber-attacks to the threats posed by AI, are changing the global business risk landscape. The economic impact of cybercrime on business across the globe continues to reach new levels, with the cost predicted to reach US$10.5

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2024

Judge ordered NSO Group to hand over the Pegasus spyware code to WhatsApp Cybercrime BlackCat Ransomware Affiliate TTPs American Express credit cards EXPOSED in third-party vendor data breach – account numbers and names among details accessed in hack LockBit 3.0’S

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 18, 2022

Among these interested parties TAG found the Conti and Diavol ransomware groups. Because Exotic Lily’s methods involved a lot of detail, they are believed to require a level of human interaction that is rather unusual for cybercrime groups focused on large scale operations. Initial access broker. Stay safe, everyone!

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Cybercrime is on the rise. The number of ransomware attacks has increased by 18% , while the worldwide volume of phishing attacks doubled to 500 million in 2022. billion to data breaches and cybercrime. billion to data breaches and cybercrime. And those attacks are costing companies a lot of money.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 16, 2021

Ukrainian authorities display seized money in a June 15 raid that resulted in the arrest of six individuals alleged to be part of the Cl0p ransomware gang. and Korean authorities, arrested six individuals alleged to be part of the Cl0p ransomware gang that counted U.S. Credit: Ukrainian Cyber Police). universities among its targets.

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