Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Despite a slowdown in “LockBit” ransomware activity due to law enforcement actions and a loss of affiliate trust, it remains a key player. Meanwhile, “RansomHub” is rising rapidly due to its attractive ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model. Despite the importance of employee training, sometimes it just isn’t enough.

Cyber Attacks

Webroot

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This year has seen ransomware groups adapt and innovate, pushing the boundaries of their malicious capabilities and evasiveness from law enforcement. The ransomware sector, in particular, has witnessed the emergence of “business models,” with ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) dominating the scene.

Malware

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

authorities have seized the darknet websites run by LockBit , a prolific and destructive ransomware group that has claimed more than 2,000 victims worldwide and extorted over $120 million in payments. LockBit members have executed attacks against thousands of victims in the United States and around the world, according to the U.S.

Ransomware

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Synoptek , a California business that provides cloud hosting and IT management services to more than a thousand customer nationwide, suffered a ransomware attack this week that has disrupted operations for many of its clients, according to sources. A now-deleted Tweet from Synoptek on Dec. A now-deleted Tweet from Synoptek on Dec.

Ransomware

Krebs on Security

JULY 8, 2019

The crooks behind an affiliate program that paid cybercriminals to install the destructive and wildly successful GandCrab ransomware strain announced on May 31, 2019 they were terminating the program after allegedly having earned more than $2 billion in extortion payouts from victims. Image: Malwarebytes.

Ransomware

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 8, 2021

A ransomware attack targeted on Taiwan-based Laptop Manufacturer Gigabyte is said to have halted the production operation of the company from the past few days. Preliminary investigation has proved that few of the servers related to manufacturing were hit badly by the file encrypting malware.

Ransomware

Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2022

Microsoft researchers linked the Holy Ghost ransomware (H0lyGh0st) operation to North Korea-linked threat actors. The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) researchers linked the activity of the Holy Ghost ransomware (H0lyGh0st) operation to a North Korea-linked group they tracked as DEV-0530. ” concludes Microsoft.

Ransomware

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2023

French police arrested a Russian national who is suspected of laundering money resulting from the criminal activity of the Hive ransomware gang. The French authorities arrested in Paris a Russian national who is suspected of laundering criminal proceeds for the Hive ransomware gang. anti-cybercrime (Ofac).”

Ransomware

Webroot

APRIL 7, 2021

With investors currently bullish on Bitcoin, is its high value is driving cybercriminals to pursue crypto-generating forms of cybercrime like ransomware and illicit miners? At the same time, the average cost of a ransomware incident is also rising steeply. Not necessarily, says threat researcher and cryptocurrency expert Tyler Moffitt.

Ransomware

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 28, 2021

McMenamins, a family owned company of crafted breweries in Oregon & Washington, has reportedly suffered a ransomware attack, blocking down several of its digital services like hotel room booking and such. If the victim fails to pay the ransom in cryptocurrency, they then sell the stolen data on the dark web.

Ransomware

Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

The Cuba Ransomware gang has partnered with the crooks behind the Hancitor malware in attacks aimed at corporate networks. Group-IB Threat Intelligence & Attribution team found that Hancitor is being actively used by the threat actors to deploy Cuba ransomware. Cuba ransomware has been active since at least January 2020.

Ransomware

SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

As the world marks the second Anti-Ransomware Day, there’s no way to deny it: ransomware has become the buzzword in the security community. Yet, much of the media attention ransomware gets is focused on chronicling which companies fall prey to it. Part I: Three preconceived ideas about ransomware.

Ransomware

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 1, 2022

FBI, in association with CISA, issued a joint statement claiming Cuba Ransomware gang has raked in $60 million in ransom from over 100 victims worldwide. Ransomware is a kind of malware that allows the hacker to steal data and then encrypt a database until a ransom is paid. And might increase the ransom from $60m per target to $145m.

Ransomware

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 2, 2022

Foxconn, an electronics manufacturer from Mexico, has released a press statement that it was hit by Lockbit ransomware in the last week of May and is recovering data through a business continuity plan. NOTE 1- Lockbit usually demands a ransom in double-digit figures of millions and that too in Bitcoins cryptocurrency.

Ransomware

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 24, 2022

North Korea’s Lazarus Group has reportedly designed new ransomware that is being targeted at M1 processors popularly running on Macs and Intel systems. Second is the news related to ransomware named HavanaCrypt that researchers from Cybereason claim to be targeting victims as fake Google software updates.

Ransomware

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

One report showed ransomware attacks increased by 80 percent in 2022, with manufacturing being one of the most targeted industries. The Ward Hadaway law firm lost sensitive client data to ransomware purveyors who demanded $6 million, or else they’d publish the data from the firm’s high profile clients online.

Ransomware

Hot for Security

JUNE 2, 2021

In the early days of ransomware things were fairly simple: malware would infect your company’s infrastructure, encrypting your valuable data with a secret key that was only known to your attackers. To launch their new website, the source code from a hacked video game manufacturer was put up for auction on the Payload Bin website.

Encryption

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Note 1- Since 1828, the said France-based company has been serving several business sectors such as Agri Foods, Marine supply, Building and Infrastructure, and Manufacturing. Note 3- Ransomware is a kind of malware that encrypts a database until a ransom is paid.

Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 27, 2023

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that it has successfully taken down the HIVE ransomware network, an international cybercrime ring that had been responsible for stealing and encrypting the data of more than 1,500 companies from 80 different countries. Cybercrime is a constantly evolving threat.

Ransomware

Cisco Security

MARCH 23, 2021

For example, those in the financial services industry may see more activity around information stealers; others in manufacturing may be more likely to encounter ransomware. Interestingly, the Technology sector saw the second-highest level of ransomware-related traffic, primarily driven by attacks involving Sodinobiki and Ryuk.

DNS

SecureWorld News

MARCH 25, 2021

Computer manufacturer Acer is facing a challenging task this week. A $50 million ransomware demand has been made against the company by the REvil cybercrime group, which is reportedly the largest known ransomware demand ever made. Acer responds to ransomware situation.

Ransomware

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Researchers from threat hunting and intelligence firm Group-IB have detected a successful attack by a ransomware gang tracked as OldGremlin. Group-IB , a global threat hunting and intelligence company headquartered in Singapore, has detected a successful attack by a ransomware gang, codenamed OldGremlin. Up-to-date phishing.

Ransomware

Malwarebytes

MARCH 8, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who builds a monthly picture of ransomware activity by monitoring the information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web leak sites. This information represents victims who were successfully attacked but opted not to pay a ransom.

Ransomware

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

government offers rewards of up to $15 million for information that could lead to the identification or location of LockBit ransomware gang members and affiliates. According to the press release published by the Department of State , the Lockbit ransomware operators carried out over 2,000 attacks against victims worldwide since January 2020.

Energy and Utilities

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2020

This is the second cyber attack is a few days, last week the systems at Lion were infected with the REvil ransomware and attackers demanded a ransom of reportedly $1 million last week. At the time of the first attack, the security breach caused the disruption of manufacturing processes and customer service.

Cyber Attacks

Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2021

“Prometheus” and “Grief” – a multi-billion dollar ransomware market obtained two new emerging players. Prometheus is a new emerging ransomware group extorting enterprises in various verticals across the globe. Thanos ransomware (a.k.a. Source: [link]. prometheushelp@airmail.cc

Government

SC Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

Ransomware gangs are evolving their operations at a rapid pace and making off with increasingly large pay days, according to a new report from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42. One group would develop a new high-success tactic, technique or procedure and within months (or weeks) it became almost standard practice among other groups.

Ransomware

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Law enforcement provided additional details about the international Operation Cronos that led to the disruption of the Lockbit ransomware operation. Yesterday, a joint law enforcement action, code-named Operation Cronos , conducted by law enforcement agencies from 11 countries disrupted the LockBit ransomware operation.

Energy and Utilities

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In a security blog about Octo Tempest Microsoft states: “Octo Tempest monetized their intrusions in 2022 by selling SIM swaps to other criminals and performing account takeovers of high-net-worth individuals to steal their cryptocurrency.” How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Prevent intrusions.

Social Engineering

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

The APT43 group has been instructed to target organizations in South Korea, the United States, Japan, and Europe, with a particular focus on infiltrating networks associated with educational institutions, government entities, and the manufacturing sector.

Hacking

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2024

The FBI is informing victims of LockBit ransomware it has obtained over 7,000 LockBit decryption keys that could allow some of them to decrypt their data. The FBI is inviting victims of LockBit ransomware to come forward because it has obtained over 7,000 LockBit decryption keys that could allow them to recover their encrypted data for free.

Energy and Utilities

Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

Ransomware. Earlier in 2021, we detailed the hidden costs of ransomware in our eBook. Since mid-October 2021, there have been more than 25 active strains of ransomware circulating. The evolution of ransomware as a service (RaaS) has vastly proliferated. Cryptocurrency.

Cybercrime

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 3, 2022

According to the web, two energy firms Creos and Enovos, both business units of Encevo Group, were targeted by a ransomware attack on the night of July 22 this year. Third is the news related to ransomware. Finally, this news is about a ransomware report compiled by Menlo Security.

Cyber Attacks

Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2023

VOLVO CARS aurait été la victime du #ransomware endurance ; 200gb de données sensibles sont en vente ; pic.twitter.com/VFMdv7IBmr — Anis Haboubi |₿| (@HaboubiAnis) January 2, 2023. A member of the forum, who goes online with the moniker IntelBroker, announced on December 31, 2022, that VOLVO CARS fell victim to ransomware attack.

Data breaches

Malwarebytes

JULY 4, 2022

This leaves device manufacturers free to use whatever “gesture” works best for them: PIN numbers, swipe patterns, and any and all forms of biometrics. Cryptocurrencies. People may be surprised to see cryptocurrencies appearing in our list. So why is it on our list at all?

Technology

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

WordPress sites using the Ultimate Member plugin are under attack LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC Avast released a free decryptor for the Windows version of the Akira ransomware Iran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR Backdoor miniOrange’s WordPress Social Login and Register plugin (..)

Cybercrime

Malwarebytes

MARCH 13, 2023

Within those complaints, cryptocurrency investment fraud rose from $907 million in 2021 to $2.57 There are a number of different methods that cryptocurrency investment fraudsters deploy: Liquidity mining. The scammer contacts a real estate agent, usually offering to buy a very expensive property for cash or cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrency