Graham Cluley

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The US Government has issued an alert to organisations about the threat posed by the BlackMatter ransomware group. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 21, 2022

Details have emerged on how the Conti ransomware gang breached the Costa Rican government, showing the attack's precision and the speed of moving from initial access to the final stage of encrypting devices. [.].

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Graham Cluley

MAY 19, 2023

A joint alert has been issued by US government agencies, advising organisations of the steps they should take to mitigate the threat posed by BianLian ransomware attacks.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 19, 2021

tells cryptocurrency fans to stop breaking sanctions and laundering money—in the name of combating ransomware. The post Government Gunning for Cryptocurrency—Uses Ransomware as Pretext appeared first on Security Boulevard. Treasury Dept.

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Lohrman on Security

JULY 18, 2021

Global leaders want to carve out specific areas of critical infrastructure to be protected under international agreements from cyber attacks. But where does that leave others?

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Bleeping Computer

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS) Sector facilities have been breached multiple times in ransomware attacks during the last two years according to joint advisory published by US government agencies on Thursday. [.].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 13, 2021

REvil aka Sodinokibi is linked to Russian intelligence as NSA and FBI have released a joint statement last year saying that the operations conducted by the said ransomware gang were being funded by Russian Intelligence. More details are awaited!

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Bleeping Computer

MARCH 10, 2021

The systems of SEPE, the Spanish government agency for labor, were taken down following a ransomware attack that hit more than 700 agency offices across Spain. [.].

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 26, 2023

Department of State today offered up to $10 million for information that could help link the Hive ransomware group (or other threat actors) with foreign governments. [.]

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Heimadal Security

JULY 22, 2022

New information about how the Conti ransomware group compromised the Costa Rica government has come to light, demonstrating the attack’s accuracy and how fast it moved from initial access to the final phase of encrypting machines.

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Lohrman on Security

DECEMBER 19, 2021

2021 will be remembered as the most disruptive year so far when it came to cyber attacks, with ransomware impacting businesses and governments — including critical infrastructure — as never before.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2024

Electronic prescription provider MediSecure in Australia suffered a ransomware attack likely originate from a third-party vendor. The company was forced to shut down its website and phone lines following a cyber attack, but it did not mention a ransomware attack. ” reported ABC. million customers.

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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. “I don’t think this is an accident—this is how ransomware groups talk to each other,” Stockley said.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 14, 2021

Modern ransomware has two dimensions: pay to get your data back, and pay not to have your data dumped on the Internet. The Colonial Pipeline is another current high-profile ransomware victim. Ransomware has become the most profitable cybercrime business model, and until we solve those two problems, that’s not going to change.

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The Hacker News

JULY 21, 2023

Regardless of the country, local government is essential in most citizens' lives. In early 2023, Oakland, California, fell victim to a ransomware attack. It provides many day-to-day services and handles various issues. Therefore, their effects can be far-reaching and deeply felt when security failures occur.

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Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2022

The Conti ransomware gang is threatening to ‘overthrow’ the new government of Costa Rica after last month’s attack. Last month, the Conti ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack on Costa Rica government infrastructure after that the government refused to pay a ransom.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The British National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says it expects Artificial Intelligence (AI) to heighten the global ransomware threat. As we at Malwarebytes Labs have tested ourselves, ChatGPT can be used to write ransomware. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Prevent intrusions. Detect intrusions.

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The Hacker News

MARCH 3, 2024

cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have warned of Phobos ransomware attacks targeting government and critical infrastructure entities, outlining the various tactics and techniques the threat actors have adopted to deploy the file-encrypting malware.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2023

government announced up to a $10 million bounty for information linking the Clop ransomware gang to a foreign government. The US goverment is offering up to a $10 million bounty for information linking CL0P Ransomware Gang or any other threat actors targeting U.S. critical infrastructure to a foreign government.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The US Government has issued an alert to organisations about the threat posed by the BlackMatter ransomware group. The post US Government warns of BlackMatter ransomware attacks against critical infrastructure appeared first on The State of Security.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Details on the F12 “hacking” incident of the Missouri state education website and the foolish response from the Missouri governor, Over 30 countries (except China and Russia) meet to fight ransomware globally, and the FBI’s warning about fake unemployment benefit websites. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Gov.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Australian government announced sanctions for a member of the REvil ransomware group for the Medibank hack that occurred in 2022. The Australian government announced sanctions for Aleksandr Gennadievich Ermakov (aka GustaveDore, aiiis_ermak, blade_runner, JimJones), a Russian national who is a member of the REvil ransomware group.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Canadian government discloses a data breach after threat actors hacked two of its contractors. Data belonging to current and former Government of Canada employees, members of the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police personnel have been also exposed. Both contractors suffered a security breach in October.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2024

Today, we’re turning the spotlight on LockBit ransomware attacks and the unprecedented $15 million bounty offered by the U.S. government to dismantle its operations. International cooperation against ransomware is essential in combating cyber threats and safeguarding digital infrastructures worldwide.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 12, 2023

The Swiss government has disclosed that a recent ransomware attack on an IT supplier might have impacted its data, while today, it warns that it is now targeted in DDoS attacks. [.]

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The LockBit gang is relaunching its ransomware operation on a new infrastructure less than a week after law enforcement hacked their servers, and is threatening to focus more of their attacks on the government sector. [.]

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 1, 2022

But what you might not know is that ransomware attacks specifically targeting public organizations such as local government, schools, and hospitals have actually decreased in 2022. Brett Callow, an analyst at Emsisoft who has tracked ransomware for years, said "w e've actually seen a decrease in the public sector."

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Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2024

In 2023, the researchers attributed a combined total of 48 out of 58 zero-day vulnerabilities to commercial surveillance vendors (CSVs) and government espionage actors, while 10 zero-day flaws were attributed to financially motivated actors. The researchers also tracked at least four ransomware groups exploiting four zero-day vulnerabilities.

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The Hacker News

MAY 17, 2022

The notorious Conti ransomware gang, which last month staged an attack on Costa Rican administrative systems, has threatened to "overthrow" the new government of the country. "We We have our insiders in your government. "We We have our insiders in your government. We are also

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Healthcare providers groups are ramping up pressure on the federal government, lawmakers, and UnitedHealth Group to help hospitals, healthcare clinics, and pharmacies that have gone more than two weeks without payments following the devastating ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth company.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 9, 2024

Department of Justice has unsealed charges against a Russian national accused of developing and operating the notorious LockBit ransomware, one of the most destructive and lucrative cybercrime operations in recent years. Victims spanned individuals, businesses, hospitals, schools, government agencies, and critical infrastructure providers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Personal details of nearly 80,000 employees have leaked to hackers, says a spokesperson from the South Australia government. All government employees have been asked to take precautionary measures by keeping a tab of their recent bank statements and changing their passwords of their online banking accounts.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

As the White House prepares to host its annual International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) summit, Bloomberg reports that the US is pushing other countries to stop paying ransoms to cybercriminals. If an agreement is reached, this would only bind government organizations, but even that could potentially have a large impact.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

government appears eager to finish off what’s left of the notorious Hive ransomware group, offering a $10 million reward for information that leads to the identification and location of any of the leaders of the gang. The post US Offers $10 Million Reward for Info About Hive Ransomware Leaders appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

government is warning about the resurgence of BlackCat (aka ALPHV) ransomware attacks targeting the healthcare sector as recently as this month. Since mid-December 2023, of the nearly 70 leaked victims, the healthcare sector has been the most commonly victimized," the government said in an updated advisory.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 30, 2022

A former Canadian government employee this week agreed to plead guilty in the U.S. to charges related to his involvement with the NetWalker ransomware syndicate. Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins, who was extradited to the U.S.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Sebastian Vachon-Desjardins, a Former NetWalker ransomware affiliate, was sentenced by the U.S The 35-year-old hacker was performing ransomware attacks while working as an IT staff member for the Canadian government. The Netwalker Ransomware Gang The NetWalker ransomware gang […]. justice on October 4, 2022.

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