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News alert: SquareX discloses nasty browser-native ransomware that’s undetectable by antivirus

The Last Watchdog

Mar 28, 2025, CyberNewswire — From WannaCry to the MGM Resorts Hack, ransomware remains one of the most damaging cyberthreats to plague enterprises. Traditionally, the primary target of ransomware has been the victims device. Palo Alto, Calif.,

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Ransomhub ransomware gang claims the hack of Mexican government Legal Affairs Office

Security Affairs

Mexico is investigating a ransomware attack targeting its legal affairs office, as confirmed by the president amidst growing cybersecurity concerns. Mexico’s president announced the government is investigating an alleged ransomware hack that targeted the administration’s legal affairs office. Knight, also known as Cyclops 2.0,

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Fog and Akira ransomware attacks exploit SonicWall VPN flaw CVE-2024-40766

Security Affairs

Fog and Akira ransomware operators are exploiting SonicWall VPN flaw CVE-2024-40766 to breach enterprise networks. Fog and Akira ransomware operators are exploiting the critical SonicWall VPN vulnerability CVE-2024-40766 (CVSS v3 score: 9.3) to breach corporate networks via SSL VPN access. ” reads the advisory.

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Ukrainian Police Nab Six Tied to CLOP Ransomware

Krebs on Security

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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Arrest, Seizures Tied to Netwalker Ransomware

Krebs on Security

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.

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Europe’s Largest Private Hospital Operator Fresenius Hit by Ransomware

Krebs on Security

Fresenius , Europe’s largest private hospital operator and a major provider of dialysis products and services that are in such high demand thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been hit in a ransomware cyber attack on its technology systems. In late April, Parkview Medial Center in Pueblo, Colo.

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Sam’s Club Investigates Alleged Cl0p Ransomware Breach

Security Affairs

The Walmart-owned membership warehouse club chain Sams Club is investigating claims of a Cl0p ransomware security breach. This week, Cl0p ransomware group listed Sams Club among the victims of its December Cleo software exploit , accusing it of ignoring security. Walmart owned Sams Club has allegedly been breached by Clop Ransomware.