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Ransomware Gangs Don’t Need PR Help

Krebs on Security

JULY 1, 2020

We’ve seen an ugly trend recently of tech news stories and cybersecurity firms trumpeting claims of ransomware attacks on companies large and small, apparently based on little more than the say-so of the ransomware gangs themselves.

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Conti’s Ransomware Toll on the Healthcare Industry

Krebs on Security

APRIL 18, 2022

Conti — one of the most ruthless and successful Russian ransomware groups — publicly declared during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic that it would refrain from targeting healthcare providers. But according to Microsoft and an advisory from the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA).

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Researchers Quietly Cracked Zeppelin Ransomware Keys

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Peter is an IT manager for a technology manufacturer that got hit with a Russian ransomware strain called “ Zeppelin ” in May 2020. There are multiple examples of ransomware groups doing just that after security researchers crowed about finding vulnerabilities in their ransomware code. This is not an idle concern.

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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. . ” Image: Chainalysis.

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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. A partial screenshot from the REvil ransomware group’s Dark Web blog. and Europe in early March.” So it’s a double vig.”

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CISA: BianLian Ransomware Focus Switches to Data Theft

Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency have issued a new advisory stating that the BianLian ransomware operation has changed its strategy and is now predominantly a data theft extortion gang. The FBI, the Australian Cyber Security Centre, and the U.S.

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Ukrainian Police Nab Six Tied to CLOP Ransomware

Krebs on Security

JUNE 16, 2021

Authorities in Ukraine this week charged six people alleged to be part of the CLOP ransomware group , a cybercriminal gang said to have extorted more than half a billion dollars from victims. The CLOP gang seized on those flaws to deploy ransomware to a significant number of Accellion’s FTA customers , including U.S.

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Change Healthcare Breach Hits 100M Americans

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Change Healthcare says it has notified approximately 100 million Americans that their personal, financial and healthcare records may have been stolen in a February 2024 ransomware attack that caused the largest ever known data breach of protected health information. Image: Tamer Tuncay, Shutterstock.com. Last month, Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.)

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Anna Jaques Hospital Ransomware Breach Exposes Patient Data

ZoneAlarm

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Ransomware attacks continue to disrupt industries worldwide, with healthcare remaining a high-profile target due to the sensitivity and critical nature of its data. Anna Jaques Hospital experienced a ransomware attack in late 2023, exposing confidential information of over 310,000 patients.

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Top Cybersecurity Trends to Watch Out For in 2025

Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. Below is an exhaustive list of key cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2025. Lets explore the top current cybersecurity trends this year. The challenge?

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Report Shows Ransomware Has Grown 41% for Construction Industry

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Ransomware Activity Targeting the Construction Sector Ransomware remains the biggest threat to the sector, as demonstrated by the 41% rise in organizations appearing on data-leak sites over the past year.

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When Prevention Fails: How Hackers and AI Are Forcing a Cybersecurity Rethink

Jane Frankland

MAY 18, 2025

Cybersecurity has entered a new era. In this blog, Ill be examining how AI is reshaping the fight on both sides, shedding light on the unprecedented collaboration among hackers, and why the old cybersecurity playbook is no match for todays challenges. The harsh truth is that no prevention strategy can ever be 100% effective.

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QuickBooks Cloud Hosting Firm iNSYNQ Hit in Ransomware Attack

Krebs on Security

JULY 19, 2019

Cloud hosting provider iNSYNQ says it is trying to recover from a ransomware attack that shut down its network and has left customers unable to access their accounting data for the past three days. Gig Harbor, Wash.-based based iNSYNQ specializes in providing cloud-based QuickBooks accounting software and services.

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MY TAKE: lastwatchdog.com receives recognition as a Top 10 cybersecurity webzine in 2021

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Last Watchdog’s mission is to foster useful understanding about emerging cybersecurity and privacy exposures. That’s why I’m thrilled to point out that Last Watchdog has been recognized, once again, as a trusted source of information on cybersecurity and privacy topics. We’ve been named one of the Top 10 cybersecurity webzines in 2021.

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Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #9 Is Out!

Anton on Security

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our seventh Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 , #7 and #8 ).

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Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #3 Is Out!

Anton on Security

JULY 7, 2022

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our third Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blog for #2 ). cloud ransomware isn’t really ‘a ware’, but a RansomOp where humans?—?not

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Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #4 Is Out!

Anton on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our fourth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blog for #2 , my unofficial blog for #3 ).

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Lockbit ransomware gang claims to have hacked cybersecurity giant Mandiant

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2022

LockBit ransomware gang claims to have hacked the cybersecurity firm Mandiant, which is investigating the alleged security breach. Today the LockBit ransomware gang has added the cybersecurity firm Mandiant to the list of victims published on its darkweb leak site. ransomware to evade sanctions. Pierluigi Paganini.

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New Qilin Ransomware Variant Spotted by Cybersecurity Researchers

Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A new version of the Qilin ransomware was discovered by cybersecurity researchers. Furthermore, encryption keys are protected using RSA-4096 with OAEP […] The post New Qilin Ransomware Variant Spotted by Cybersecurity Researchers appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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GUEST ESSAY: Ransomware pivot 2021: attackers now grab, threaten to leak sensitive data

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Ransomware attacks have reached a record high this year, with nearly 250 attacks recorded to date and months to go. The ongoing battle to secure data from highly sophisticated ransomware gangs like REvil and others continues to rage on, despite recent news that these groups have disbanded in response to pressure from law enforcement.

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Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #6 Is Out!

Anton on Security

APRIL 13, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our sixth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 , #4 and #5 ).

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Coinbase Flips the Script on Ransomware Criminals

SecureWorld News

MAY 21, 2025

In a bold response to a sophisticated insider-led data breach, Coinbase has turned the tables on cybercriminals who recently targeted the organization with ransomware. Coinbase disclosed the incident through a detailed blog post and an SEC filing, in which they outlined the ransom demand and their refusal to comply.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: WEF Offers AI Security Best Practices, as DORA Regulation Places Strict Cyber Rules on Banks

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2025

And get the latest on ransomware trends; CIS Benchmarks; and data privacy. The latest guidance for adopting AI securely comes from the World Economic Forum, whose new Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: Balancing Risks and Rewards report seeks to explain how organizations can benefit from AI while reducing their cybersecurity risks.

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Russia Sends Cybersecurity CEO to Jail for 14 Years

Krebs on Security

JULY 26, 2023

The Russian government today handed down a treason conviction and 14-year prison sentence on Iyla Sachkov , the former founder and CEO of one of Russia’s largest cybersecurity firms. “Ultimately, Ilya has been denied a chance for an impartial trial,” reads a blog post on the company’s site. Ilya Sachkov.

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Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #5 Is Out!

Anton on Security

JANUARY 3, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our fifth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 and #4 ). Now, go and read the report!

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GUEST ESSAY: Defending ransomware boils down to this: make it very costly for cybercriminals

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 11, 2022

From financial institutions to meat producers, it seems every industry has been impacted by ransomware in the past year — maybe even the past week. Related: Tech solutions alone can’t stop ransomware. Put simply, ransomware attacks are on the rise because of profits. Why the stark increase? Low cost attacks.

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Snatch ransomware – what you need to know

Graham Cluley

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The FBI and US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued a joint advisory warning organisations about a ransomware-as-a-service operation called "Snatch." Learn more about the threat in my article for the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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A Closer Look at the Snatch Data Ransom Group

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Earlier this week, KrebsOnSecurity revealed that the darknet website for the Snatch ransomware group was leaking data about its users and the crime gang’s internal operations. It continues: “Prior to deploying the ransomware, Snatch threat actors were observed spending up to three months on a victim’s system.

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Europe’s transport sector terrorised by ransomware, data theft, and denial-of-service attacks

Graham Cluley

MARCH 23, 2023

A new report from ENISA, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, looking at cyberattacks targeting the European transport network over a period of almost two years, has identified that ransomware has become the prominent threat. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Can Cybersecurity Make You a Millionaire?

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The world of cybersecurity is booming, with digital threats increasing and businesses needing to protect their data. But can cybersecurity make you a millionaire ? As the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise, so do the financial opportunities for those who excel in this domain.

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The C-Suite Power Shift: Why CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs Must Realign to Survive

Jane Frankland

JUNE 8, 2025

Today, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) are rising in prominence—fuelled by the accelerating demands of AI innovation, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. All three roles are now vying for ownership of overlapping domains: infrastructure, innovation, data governance, and cybersecurity.

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Big Game Ransomware: the myths experts tell board members

DoublePulsar

MAY 4, 2025

Theres a piece in The Sunday Times today about the DragonForce ransomware incident at Marks and Spencer which caught my eye. Travelex tried saying the ransomware incident was a technical issue at first. When I covered the Capita ransomware, they paid quietly paid Black Basta early on. This iswrong. Travelex arent alone.

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Ransomware gangs are exploiting CVE-2022-26134 RCE in Atlassian Confluence servers

Security Affairs

JUNE 12, 2022

Ransomware gangs are actively exploiting CVE-2022-26134 remote code execution (RCE) flaw in Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center. Multiple ransomware groups are actively exploiting the recently disclosed remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-26134 , affecting Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center.

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Black Basta ransomware now supports encrypting VMware ESXi servers

Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2022

Black Basta ransomware gang implemented a new feature to encrypt VMware ESXi virtual machines (VMs) running on Linux servers. The Black Basta ransomware gang now supports encryption of VMware ESXi virtual machines (VMs) running on Linux servers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Black Basta ransomware). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Prompt Injection and Data Disclosure Top OWASP’s List of Cyber Risks for GenAI LLM Apps

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

And get the latest on the BianLian ransomware gang and on the challenges of protecting water and transportation systems against cyberattacks. Organizations are strongly encouraged to review this list and use it to inform their software security strategies ,” reads a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) statement.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CSA Outlines Data Security Challenges and Best Practices, While ISACA Offers Tips To Retain IT Pros

Security Boulevard

MARCH 7, 2025

For more information about data security , check out these Tenable resources: The value of data security integrated into a unified cloud security strategy (infographic) Harden Your Cloud Security Posture by Protecting Your Cloud Data and AI Resources (blog) Know Your Exposure: Is Your Cloud Data Secure in the Age of AI? (on-demand

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Asian media company Nikkei suffered a ransomware attack

Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2022

The media company Nikkei has disclosed a ransomware attack and revealed that the incident might have impacted customer data. This week the company disclosed a security breach, ransomware infected one of its servers at a Singapore branch. ” reads the data breach notification published by the company. To nominate, please visit:?

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GUESST ESSAY: Cybercrime for hire: small businesses are the new bullseye of the Dark Web

The Last Watchdog

MAY 15, 2025

Yet despite their importance, many lack the cybersecurity expertise and resources to fend off a rising tide of digital threats. Once inside, they can disrupt operations, steal or sell data, launch fraudulent transactions, or install ransomware to demand payouts. Carrying cyber insurance that covers downtime, breaches, and ransomware.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Calls for Stamping Out Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, as Europol Tells Banks To Prep For Quantum Threat

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

And get the latest on ransomware trends and on cybercrime legislation and prevention! Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) called buffer overflow vulnerabilities unforgivable defects that put national and economic security at risk. This week, the U.S.

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Experts warn of ransomware attacks against government organizations of small states

Security Affairs

MAY 31, 2022

Cyber Research Labs reported a rise in ransomware attacks in the second quarter of 2022, small states are more exposed to these attacks. The experts warn of ransomware attacks against government organizations. They observed a total of 48 government organizations from 21 countries that were hit by 13 ransomware attacks in 2022.

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GUEST ESSAY: Here’s how and why ‘trust’ presents an existential threat to cybersecurity

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This overconfidence is cause for concern for many cybersecurity professionals as humans are the number one reason for breaches (how many of your passwords are qwerty or 1234five?). For corporations, additional steps that should be taken include: •Having cloud security that spans web and email to prevent ransomware and other attacks.

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Black Basta ransomware operators leverage QBot for lateral movements

Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2022

The QBot malware operation has partnered with Black Basta ransomware group to target organizations worldwide. Researchers from NCC Group spotted a new partnership in the threat landscape between the Black Basta ransomware group and the QBot malware operation. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Black Basta ransomware).

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Evil Corp gang starts using LockBit Ransomware to evade sanctions

Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2022

Mandiant researchers associate multiple LockBit ransomware attacks with the notorious Evil Corp Cybercrime Group. Mandiant researchers have investigated multiple LOCKBIT ransomware attacks that have been attributed to the financially motivated threat actor UNC2165. Previously, the UNC2165 actors also deployed the HADES ransomware.

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FBI, CISA: Beware of AvosLocker Ransomware Attacks

Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In a new joint cybersecurity advisory, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have released information on the AvosLocker ransomware gang, that has been linked to attacks against critical infrastructure sectors in the U.S.,

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Ransomware Gangs Don’t Need PR Help

Conti’s Ransomware Toll on the Healthcare Industry

Trending Sources

Researchers Quietly Cracked Zeppelin Ransomware Keys

Arrest, Seizures Tied to Netwalker Ransomware

REvil Ransomware Gang Starts Auctioning Victim Data

CISA: BianLian Ransomware Focus Switches to Data Theft

Ukrainian Police Nab Six Tied to CLOP Ransomware

Change Healthcare Breach Hits 100M Americans

Anna Jaques Hospital Ransomware Breach Exposes Patient Data

Top Cybersecurity Trends to Watch Out For in 2025

Report Shows Ransomware Has Grown 41% for Construction Industry

When Prevention Fails: How Hackers and AI Are Forcing a Cybersecurity Rethink

QuickBooks Cloud Hosting Firm iNSYNQ Hit in Ransomware Attack

MY TAKE: lastwatchdog.com receives recognition as a Top 10 cybersecurity webzine in 2021

Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #9 Is Out!

Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #3 Is Out!

Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #4 Is Out!

Lockbit ransomware gang claims to have hacked cybersecurity giant Mandiant

New Qilin Ransomware Variant Spotted by Cybersecurity Researchers

GUEST ESSAY: Ransomware pivot 2021: attackers now grab, threaten to leak sensitive data

Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #6 Is Out!

Coinbase Flips the Script on Ransomware Criminals

Cybersecurity Snapshot: WEF Offers AI Security Best Practices, as DORA Regulation Places Strict Cyber Rules on Banks

Russia Sends Cybersecurity CEO to Jail for 14 Years

Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #5 Is Out!

GUEST ESSAY: Defending ransomware boils down to this: make it very costly for cybercriminals

Snatch ransomware – what you need to know

A Closer Look at the Snatch Data Ransom Group

Europe’s transport sector terrorised by ransomware, data theft, and denial-of-service attacks

Can Cybersecurity Make You a Millionaire?

The C-Suite Power Shift: Why CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs Must Realign to Survive

Big Game Ransomware: the myths experts tell board members

Ransomware gangs are exploiting CVE-2022-26134 RCE in Atlassian Confluence servers

Black Basta ransomware now supports encrypting VMware ESXi servers

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Prompt Injection and Data Disclosure Top OWASP’s List of Cyber Risks for GenAI LLM Apps

Cybersecurity Snapshot: CSA Outlines Data Security Challenges and Best Practices, While ISACA Offers Tips To Retain IT Pros

Asian media company Nikkei suffered a ransomware attack

GUESST ESSAY: Cybercrime for hire: small businesses are the new bullseye of the Dark Web

Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Calls for Stamping Out Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, as Europol Tells Banks To Prep For Quantum Threat

Experts warn of ransomware attacks against government organizations of small states

GUEST ESSAY: Here’s how and why ‘trust’ presents an existential threat to cybersecurity

Black Basta ransomware operators leverage QBot for lateral movements

Evil Corp gang starts using LockBit Ransomware to evade sanctions

FBI, CISA: Beware of AvosLocker Ransomware Attacks

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