Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Alphv ransomware group added the Morrison Community Hospital to its dark web leak site. The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group claims to have hacked the Morrison Community Hospital and added it to its dark web Tor leak site. Other ransomware attacks recently hit US hospitals. Threat actors continue to target hospitals.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The Lorenz ransomware gang has been active since April 2021 and hit multiple organizations worldwide demanding hundreds of thousands of dollars in ransom to the victims. At the time of this writing, the Loren group has started uploading the stolen data (95%) US Healthcare organizations continue to be a privileged target of ransomware gangs.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

File backups are essential to the security of any site. With regular, tested website backups, you can recover your site easily from any of the following issues: hardware failures. ransomware. If that happens, we contact the site owner to see if they or their developer can restore the site from a recent backup.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 24, 2023

The BlackBasta ransomware group has already claimed responsibility for the attack through its leak-site. And as we noted in our report on ransomware in Germany , in the last year Black Basta has had a liking for targets in Germany, and conducts attacks there far more frequenty than in the UK or France. Prevent intrusions.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 19, 2022

Discovered by malware hunter JAMESWT on Twitter, Lilith is ransomware designed to lock Windows machines. While Lilith does not introduce any innovative approach, according to Cyble, it clearly shows a trend in the current ransomware landscape. Also read: Best Ransomware Removal and Recovery Services. The malware uses a custom “.lilith”

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 20, 2023

CommScope, a network infrastructure company based in North Carolina with more than 30,000 global employees, has suffered a data breach and leak following an apparent ransomware attack last month. Most of the files were in Spanish, according to SiliconAngle , "suggesting that the ransomware attack occurred in a Spanish-speaking country.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 16, 2022

Researchers warn that documents hosted in the cloud might not be out of reach for ransomware actors and that while they're harder to permanently encrypt due to the automated backup features of cloud service, there are still ways to make life hard for organizations. command-line interface and PowerShell scripts.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Ransomware attacks are a huge concern these days, especially for corporate networks. Indeed, when the ransomware reaches its target, it’s practically game over. Ransomware can take your data hostage because of encryption. That’s why hackers ask for ridiculously large ransomware payouts. Your Backups Can Fail.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The LockBit ransomware group published data allegedly stolen from the aerospace giant Boeing in a recent attack. At the end of October, the Lockbit ransomware group added Boeing to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. At the end of October, the Lockbit ransomware group added Boeing to the list of victims on its Tor leak site.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 4, 2022

What is the best way for a small- to medium-sized business (SMB) to protect itself from ransomware? Ransomware is impacting firms around the world. Mandiant has indicated that ransomware is on the rise and doesn’t appear to be slowing down one bit. Have a backup plan and tested recovery process.

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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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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

In any case, you know what Google Drive backup is, and that backup files on Google Drive should be backed up as well. As an expert in data backup and recovery solutions, we will tell you about five main methods that will surely save your data from disaster. Go to your Google Drive documents. Double-sided backup.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2022

Ransomware just keeps getting worse, it seems. Cybersecurity researchers last week revealed that a new ransomware gang called Onyx is simply destroying larger files rather than encrypting them. The Onyx ransomware group doesn’t bother with encryption. Also read: Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 1, 2022

We can now add “a ransomware attack” to this once static list. When a ransomware attack takes out an organization, they often revert to pen and paper to keep things ticking over. When ransomware locks down a chunk of historical data, things apparently become much more convoluted. Tips to avoid ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2023

The real world impact of cybercrime rears its head once more, with word that 14 schools in the UK have been caught out by ransomware. The schools, attacked by the group known as Vice Society, have had multiple documents leaked online in the wake of the attack. One school reports roughly 18,680 documents having been stolen.

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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. As we at Malwarebytes Labs have tested ourselves, ChatGPT can be used to write ransomware. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2023

The BlackCat Ransomware group claims to have hacked SOLAR INDUSTRIES INDIA and to have stolen 2TB of “secret military data.” ” The BlackCat Ransomware gang added SOLAR INDUSTRIES INDIA to the list of victims published on its Tor leak site. ” reads the message published on the leak site.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

A new threat actor is exploiting ProxyShell flaws in attacks aimed at Microsoft Exchange servers to deploy the Babuk Ransomware in corporate networks. Talos researchers warn of a new threat actor that is hacking Microsoft Exchange servers by exploiting ProxyShell flaws to gain access to corporate and deploy the Babuk Ransomware.

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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. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned that Venus ransomware attacks were targeting a number of U.S. “ Cl0p ” a.k.a.

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Webroot

MARCH 31, 2021

“I solemnly swear to back up my important documents and precious memories on March 31st.”. Are you taking the pledge this World Backup Day? Now in its tenth year, World Backup Day remains one of our favorite reminders of the risks of not backing up the data we hold dear. Our extra backup saved the day!” ” —Vasilis.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 24, 2023

The Black Basta ransomware group has claimed responsibility for this attack by posting about Yellow Pages on the “Basta News” leak site. Attackers using Black Basta have been known to be active on a victim's network for two to three days before running their ransomware. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2021

Global consulting giant Accenture has allegedly been hit by a ransomware attack carried out by LockBit 2.0 ransomware operators. IT and consulting giant Accenture was hit by a ransomware attack carried out by LockBit 2.0 ransomware attacks against Australian organizations starting July 2021. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2020

Nefilim ransomware operators allegedly targeted the SPIE group, an independent European leader in multi-technical services. Researchers from threat intelligence firm Cyble reported that Nefilim ransomware operators allegedly hacked The SPIE Group , an independent European leader in multi-technical services. ” reported Cyble. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Most backup and security vendors overlook this vital communication channel. Leading cybersecurity software provider Hornetsecurity has found an urgent need for greater backup for Microsoft Teams with more than half of users (45%) sending confidential and critical information frequently via the platform.

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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

AUGUST 21, 2020

Experts at threat intelligence firm Cyble came across a post published by Maze ransomware operators claiming to have breached the steel sheet giant Hoa Sen Group. Maze ransomware operators claim to be in possession of the company’s sensitive data and are threatening to release it. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Maze Ransomware Operators).

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Hacker Combat

MAY 4, 2022

Prevention is always recommended when it comes to ransomware infections. Learn how to remove ransomware in four key steps. Ransom virus, often known as ransomware, blocks users from gaining access to their computer or personal documents and requests payment in exchange for access. How do I detect a ransomware attack?

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2020

Cyble researchers reported that Nefilim ransomware operators allegedly targeted the Dussmann group, the German largest private multi-service provider. Researchers from threat intelligence firm Cyble reported that Nefilim ransomware operators allegedly targeted the Dussmann group, the German largest private multi-service provider.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 24, 2021

Yesterday, we announced that (ISC)² has granted free access to its "Ransomware: Identify, Protect, Detect, Recover" course through the Professional Development Institute to anyone who is interested in learning more about prevention and remediation. In March, CNA Financial reportedly paid ransomware attackers $40 million.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 23, 2022

To all those Windows 10 Operating System (OS) users, here’s a piece of advice that will help in protecting your PC from ransomware. And if the file encrypting malware goes unnoticed at this step, it will surely get detected at the next level, i.e. the Windows Ransomware Protection feature.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2023

The group operating the ransomware is also actively recruiting affiliates on criminal forums to conduct breaches. The CryptNet ransomware code is written in.NET and obfuscated using.NET Reactor. The code similarities include the encryption methods, capabilities to disable backup services and delete shadow copies.

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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 attacks and costs.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 5, 2023

Ransomware is creating additional work for a major Spanish bank. Globalcaja, said to have more than 300 offices in Spain and close to half a million customers, has fallen victim to the Play ransomware gang. The Play Ransomware group will quite happily leak data in cases where no ransom is forthcoming. Detect intrusions.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

CISA, FBI and NSA published a joint advisory warning of ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure organizations. and Australia have published a joint advisory warning of an increased globalised threat of ransomware worldwide in 2021. The agencies urge victims of ransomware to report incidents and never pay the ransom.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 20, 2023

The University of Manchester has fallen victim to a ransomware gang, who are currently applying an interesting twist to their attack. Bleeping Computer says it was informed by sources that the attack was ransomware. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Create offsite, offline backups. Detect intrusions.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 7, 2023

Modern ransomware attacks are as much about stealing data and threatening to leak it as they are about encrypting data. In our recent report on the state of ransomware in education we saw an 84% increase in known attacks on the education sector.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2020

Michigan State University is the last victim of the NetWalker ransomware, attackers threaten to leak stolen files if it will not pay the ransom in seven days. Michigan State University hit by ransomware gang, NetWalker ransomware operators are threatening to leak stolen files if the university will not pay the ransom in seven days.

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