Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Sophisticated Ransomware . Ransomware, the fastest-growing type of cybercrime, will claim a new victim? Sadly, in 2020, we saw the first instance of human loss as a direct result of cybercrime – ransomware to be exact. Originally posted on Cybercrime Magazine. every 5 seconds ?by Insider Threat .

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Krebs on Security

MAY 31, 2022

Costa Rica’s national health service was hacked sometime earlier this morning by a Russian ransomware group known as Hive. The intrusion comes just weeks after Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves declared a state of emergency in response to a data ransom attack from a different Russian ransomware gang — Conti.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 6, 2023

Antivirus firm Bitdefender released a decryptor for the MegaCortex ransomware allowing its victims to restore their data for free. Antivirus firm Bitdefender released a decryptor for the MegaCortex ransomware , which can allow victims of the group to restore their data for free. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware).

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Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2021

The US FBI announced that REvil ransomware gang (also known as Sodinokibi) is behind the attack that hit JBS Foods. The company’s backup servers were not affected, and it is actively working with an Incident Response firm to restore its systems as soon as possible.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2021

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released guidance on how to prevent data breaches resulting from ransomware attacks. “All organizations are at risk of falling victim to a ransomware incident and are responsible for protecting sensitive and personal data stored on their systems.

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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 Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The producers of fruit and vegetables Dole Food Company disclosed a ransomware attack that impacted its operations. The company announced that it has suffered a ransomware attack that impacted its operations. The company did not provide details about the attack, such as the ransomware family that infected its systems.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Electronics retail giant MediaMarkt was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted store operations in the Netherlands and Germany. It is not possible to collect or return the products due to the cyber attack. The Hive ransomware adds the.hive extension to the filename of encrypted files. Update November 8, 2021.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware. Ransomware types.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2019

The FBI has issued a warning to the private industry of cyber attacks involving the LockerGoga and MegaCortex Ransomware. The FBI is warning the private industry of cyber attacks involving the LockerGoga and MegaCortex Ransomware. ” reported BleepingComputer. ” reported BleepingComputer.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2024

The Blackbasta extortion group claimed responsibility for the attack that in April severely impacted the operations of Synlab Italia. Since April 18, Synlab Italia, a major provider of medical diagnosis services, has been experiencing disruptions due to a cyber attack. ” Researchers at the platform Ransomfeed.it

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2019

A ransomware attack knocked the Weather Channel off the air for at least 90 minutes Thursday morning, federal law enforcement are investigating the incident. A ranomware attack knocked the Weather Channel off the air for at least 90 minutes Thursday morning, federal law enforcement are investigating the incident.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Rarely do cybercriminal gangs that deploy ransomware gain the initial access to the target themselves. In this post we’ll look at the clues left behind by “ Babam ,” the handle chosen by a cybercriminal who has sold such access to ransomware groups on many occasions over the past few years. com and wwwpexpay[.]com.

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

Illicit Telegram Communities Dismantling of an encrypted network sends shockwaves through organised crime groups across Europe TSMC Says Supplier Hacked After Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Chip Giant Malware Trojanized Super Mario Game Installer Spreads SupremeBot Malware Initial research exposing JOKERSPY Who is 8BASE?

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cybersecurity professionals stand on the frontlines, ever-vigilant against an increasing tide of cyber threats. From protecting sensitive corporate data to safeguarding our personal information, the battle against cybercrime is ongoing. Store these backups offline and in multiple locations to protect against potential data loss.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Like all ransomware, this is a type of malware that, once introduced into an organization, encrypts the data and then requires the victim to pay a ransom in order to decrypt it. Black attack analyzed by TG Soft ‘s CRAM researchers, showed that access by cyber criminals was via exposed RDP. Black The LockBit 3.0

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2023

French electronics manufacturer Lacroix Group shut down three plants after a cyber attack, experts believe it was the victim of a ransomware attack. The French electronics manufacturer Lacroix Group shut down three facilities in France, Germany, and Tunisia in response to a cyber attack.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2021

White House spokeswoman speculates threat actors behind the JBS ransomware attack have a Russian origin. The company’s backup servers were not affected, and it is actively working with an Incident Response firm to restore its systems as soon as possible.” reads the press release published by the company. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Healthcare ransomware is increasing. The sector has always been a lucrative target for malicious actors, but the pandemic emergency has been a great vehicle for adversaries to launch an increasing number of ransomware attacks against hospitals. In the last few months, we’ve seen rising hospital ransomware attacks.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2020

The City of Torrance of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, California, is the last victim of the DoppelPaymer Ransomware, hackers also stole its data. On Sunday, the computer systems in the city of Torrance suffered a cyber attack that interrupted access to email accounts and server functions. ” reported Bleeping Computer.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

As coronavirus-themed cyber attacks ramp up, consumers and companies must practice digital distancing to keep themselves protected. 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.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Recognize that cyber-criminals are constantly evolving their tactics, so it is essential to stay up to date with emerging trends and vulnerabilities.

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Cytelligence

AUGUST 8, 2023

While large corporations often make headlines when they fall victim to cybercrime, the impact on small businesses can be equally devastating, if not more so. Cyber attackers find small businesses an attractive target for several reasons.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

In December, Maastricht University was hit with ransomware attack, now the university admitted to have paid the ransom requested by crooks. In December 2019, Maastricht University (UM) announced that ransomware infected almost all of its Windows systems on December 23. stated a notice published by the UM in December. “UM

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Cytelligence

JANUARY 27, 2020

Ransomware is becoming an epidemic in the cybersecurity world, with new strains being created continuously by criminals to extort money out of unsuspecting users. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a devastating attack on an organization’s or individual’s digital assets. Damages from ransomware in 2019 rose to over $11.5

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 31, 2020

Ransomware attack shuts down California online learning. In Central California, the Selma Unified School District abruptly stopped online classes during the middle of the day because of a ransomware attack which was spreading across the district's network. Ransomware attack hits North Carolina schools.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2023

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SC Magazine

JUNE 9, 2021

President and Chief Executive Officer, Colonial Pipeline testifies during a hearing on the Hill to examine threats to critical infrastructure, focusing on the Colonial Pipeline cyber attack. “It’s the only way we’re going to learn that these attacks continue to change, [that] there’s variants of these attacks.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

DoJ charges two Iranian men over their alleged role in creating and spreading the infamous SamSam ransomware. Two Iranian men, Faramarz Shahi Savandi (34) and Mohammad Mehdi Shah Mansouri (27) have been charged by DoJ for their role in creating and distributing the dreaded SamSam ransomware. ” reads the DoJ indictment. .

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 2, 2020

What happened in this K12 ransomware attack. What happened in this ransomware attack? The cybercriminals who deployed the ransomware threatened to publish that confidential data about students and teachers. The only way around the publishing of the data is to pay the attackers. "We

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2023

Copycat Criminals mimicking Lockbit gang in northern Europe Sandworm APT targets Ukraine with new SwiftSlicer wiper ISC fixed high-severity flaws in DNS software suite BIND Patch management is crucial to protect Exchange servers, Microsoft warns Hacker accused of having stolen personal data of all Austrians and more CVE-2023-23560 flaw exposes 100 (..)

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Reflecting on the Wannacry ransomware attack, which is the lesson learnt e why most organizations are still ignoring it. The spread of this ransomware was considered to be the worst cyber attack in terms of contamination rate and scope, putting public offices and companies (especially healthcare facilities) out of operation.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

Computer Weekly said it had learnt that FatFace paid a £1.5m ($2 million US dollar) ransom to the Conti Ransomware gang , disclosing the gang gained access to FatFace network and their IT systems via a phishing email on 10th January 2021. implement offline storage and tape-based backup. implement offline storage and tape-based backup.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Bug bounty hacker earned $5,000 reporting a Stored XSS flaw in iCloud.com Experts warn of threat actors abusing Google Alerts to deliver unwanted programs FBI warns of the consequences of telephony denial-of-service (TDoS) attacks An attacker was able to siphon audio feeds from multiple Clubhouse rooms Georgetown County has yet to recover from a sophisticated (..)

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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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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Cybercrime is a growth industry like no other. According to the 2021 IBM Threat Force Intelligence Index , Manufacturing was the industry most likely to be attacked last year, comprising 23.2% of cyber attacks IBM handled. In 2020 alone, 79 ransomware attacks were conducted against government entities in the U.S.,

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

Cyber-attacks are on the rise and are becoming more potent with each day. Whether you use your computer for personal or professional purposes, cyber-attacks are an imminent threat to your privacy and personal or professional information. Backup and Recovery Tools. Identity Theft Protection Tools. Ad Blockers.

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