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US Education Sector Attacked by Vice Society Ransomware

Heimadal Security

The US has recently been confronted with a threat actor named ‘Vice Society’, which has been using ransomware and extortion to attack the education sector around the world, with a focus on the United States.

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The 2023 State of Ransomware in Education: 84% increase in attacks over 6-month period

Malwarebytes

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. In this report, "known attacks" are those where the victim didn't pay a ransom. For regular ransomware gang updates, check out our monthly ransomware reviews.

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Rhysida ransomware gang is auctioning data stolen from the British Library

Security Affairs

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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Ransomware review: June 2023

Malwarebytes

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. In this report, "known attacks" are those where the victim didn't pay a ransom. MalasLocker: The Robin Hood of ransomware?