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FBI Warns of Cryptocurrency Attacks

Heimadal Security

According to news publication BleepingComputer, the FBI issued the warning via a TLP: GREEN Private Industry Notification (PIN) that is designed to provide cybersecurity professionals with the information required to properly defend against these ongoing attacks. According to the FBI, the attackers use several […].

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The Dark Nexus Between Harm Groups and ‘The Com’

Krebs on Security

A cyberattack that shut down two of the top casinos in Las Vegas last year quickly became one of the most riveting security stories of 2023: It was the first known case of native English-speaking hackers in the United States and Britain teaming up with ransomware gangs based in Russia. Image: Shutterstock.

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GoDaddy Employees Used in Attacks on Multiple Cryptocurrency Services

Krebs on Security

Fraudsters redirected email and web traffic destined for several cryptocurrency trading platforms over the past week. The attacks were facilitated by scams targeting employees at GoDaddy , the world’s largest domain name registrar, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. 13, with an attack on cryptocurrency trading platform liquid.com.

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Ragnar Locker Ransomware strikes a cybersecurity firm

CyberSecurity Insiders

Subex, a telecom analytics firm, remained silent on the cyber attack and divulged details only after a thorough investigation gets concluded. NOTE- Ragnar Locker is a malware that is found targeting only Windows machines as of now.

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GUEST ESSAY: Too many SMBs continue to pay ransomware crooks — exacerbating the problem

The Last Watchdog

One report showed ransomware attacks increased by 80 percent in 2022, with manufacturing being one of the most targeted industries. The Costa Rican government declared a national emergency , after attackers crippled govenrment systems and demanded $20 million to restore them go normal. •The Why not to pay However, the U.S.

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Top 5 Security Trends this Summer: RSA Conference & Black Hat 2022

Webroot

Although there is a mounting body of evidence that shows ransomware is and will continue to be a concern for businesses, there’s also an argument to be made for an eventual slowdown in ransomware attacks. The RSA Conference 2022 – one of the world’s premier IT security conferences – was held June 6th-9th in San Francisco.

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Free Ransomware Decryption Site Celebrates Milestone as New Threats Emerge

eSecurity Planet

Site visitors are greeted with a simple yes/no question: “Need help unlocking your digital life without paying your attackers?” The site also provides guidance on preventing ransomware attacks. The key advice, however, is straightforward: “Paying the ransom is never recommended.”