Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The ransomware group, which has distributed ransomware to more than 1,000 victims, reportedly recovered control of its website on Tuesday. Learn how to defend against ransomware.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 25, 2024

AttackIQ has released a new attack graph that emulates the behaviors exhibited by the Cactus ransomware since the beginning of its activities in March 2023. The post Emulating the Prickly Cactus Ransomware appeared first on AttackIQ. The post Emulating the Prickly Cactus Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2024

Over the last few years, ransomware attacks have become one of the most prevalent and expensive forms of cybercrime. Today, this tactic has evolved, where ransomware operators in nearly every case first exfiltrate sensitive data and then threaten to publicly expose it if a ransom demand is not paid.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

JULY 4, 2024

In today’s technological landscape, ransomware is a well-known yet potent threat, posing significant challenges to individuals and businesses. The post Quick Heal’s New Update With Enahnced Ransomware Protection appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 17, 2024

Read about Black Basta ransomware’s impact and how to mitigate it. Plus, learn about recent ransomware trends.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 17, 2024

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the distribution of more than 7,000 FBI decryption keys associated with the notorious LockBit ransomware decryption. The post 7000 LockBit Ransomware Decryption Keys Distributed By FBI appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Graham Cluley

JULY 23, 2024

British police have arrested a 17-year-old boy believed to be linked to a cybercriminal gang that launched devastating ransomware attacks last year on MGM Resorts and other companies. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Penetration Testing

JULY 13, 2024

Forcepoint X-Labs, a leading cybersecurity research team, has unveiled a new ransomware strain dubbed “ShadowRoot” specifically targeting Turkish businesses.

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Graham Cluley

JULY 12, 2024

Despite first appearing earlier this year, RansomHub is already considered one of the most prolific ransomware groups in existence. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 5, 2024

RansomHub, which has become among the most prolific ransomware groups over the past few months, likely got its start with the source code from the Knight malware and a boost from a one-time BlackCat affiliate. The post RansomHub Rides High on Knight Ransomware Source Code appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

JULY 14, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new version of a ransomware strain called HardBit that comes packaged with new obfuscation techniques to deter analysis efforts. Unlike previous versions, HardBit Ransomware group enhanced the version 4.0

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 25, 2024

The LockBit ransomware group is claiming that it hacked into systems at the U.S. The post LockBit Claims Ransomware Attack on U.S. Federal Reserve and stole 33TB of data that it will begin leaking as early as Tuesday if the institution doesn’t pay the unspecified ransom.

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Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2024

Two Russian nationals pleaded guilty to participating in the LockBit ransomware group and carrying out attacks against victims worldwide. Two foreign nationals, Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov and Mikhail Vasiliev, pleaded guilty in Newark federal court for their roles in the LockBit ransomware operation.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 22, 2024

The largest trial court in the United States, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, closed all 36 courthouse locations on Monday to restore systems affected by a Friday ransomware attack. [.]

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2024

A Chinese cyberespionage group and two more possibly from China and North Korea are using ransomware in their attacks to either add financial gains to their efforts or to cover their tracks by convincing victims and cybersecurity experts that the intrusions were something other than spy campaigns.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 20, 2024

An analysis of ransomware attacks claimed to have been perpetrated by cybercriminal syndicates that was published today by NCC Group, a provider of managed security services, finds LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Syndicate appeared first on Security Boulevard. Ransomware Syndicate appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Graham Cluley

JULY 25, 2024

Learn more about the SEXi / APT Inc ransomware in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. A cybercrime group has gained notoriety for attacking VMware ESXi servers since February 2024.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 12, 2024

A long-running ransomware campaign that has been targeting Windows and Linux systems since 2019 is the latest example of how closely threat groups track public disclosures of vulnerabilities and proofs-of-concept (PoCs) and how quickly they move in to exploit them.

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Digital Shadows

JULY 15, 2024

ReliaQuest identified a 20% rise in ransomware-affected organizations in Q2 2024. Despite disruptions, new groups are increasing activity.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The 2023 ransomware attack report summarizes the major changes we saw in ransomware trends and tactics by geography, sector and variant. The post 2023 Ransomware Attack Report appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 31, 2023

New and updated coverage for ransomware and malware variants, including NoEscape ransomware, AvosLocker ransomware, and others. The post NoEscape Ransomware, AvosLocker Ransomware, Retch Ransomware, S-H-O Ransomware and More: Hacker’s Playbook Threat Coverage Round-up: October 31st, 2023 appeared first on SafeBreach.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 11, 2024

A survey of 322 IT and security professionals finds nearly two-thirds (63%) have confidence in the effectiveness of their organization’s data security measures with another 30% uncertain despite the volume of breaches and ransomware attacks being regularly reported.

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Graham Cluley

JULY 17, 2024

A new strain of the HardBit ransomware has emerged in the wild, which contains a protection mechanism in an attempt to prevent analysis from security researchers. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 19, 2024

Two Russian nations have pleaded guilty to involvement in many LockBit ransomware attacks, which targeted victims worldwide and across the United States. [.]

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 26, 2024

Russian-speaking threat actors accounted for at least 69% of all crypto proceeds linked to ransomware throughout the previous year, exceeding $500,000,000. [.]

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 12, 2024

Research has found that criminals can demand higher ransom when they compromise an organisation’s backup data in a ransomware attack. Discover advice from security experts on how to properly protect your backup.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2024

Global ransomware attacks rose slightly in March compared to the previous month, as ransomware cabal RAGroup ramped up activity by more than 300%. However, overall activity declined 8% year-over-year, according to NCC Group’s latest ransomware report. The cyber gang LockBit 3.0 The cyber gang LockBit 3.0

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The Hacker News

JULY 8, 2024

An emerging ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation called Eldorado comes with locker variants to encrypt files on Windows and Linux systems. Eldorado first appeared on March 16, 2024, when an advertisement for the affiliate program was posted on the ransomware forum RAMP, Singapore-headquartered Group-IB said.

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Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2024

Avast developed and released a decryptor for the DoNex ransomware family that allows victims to recover their files for free. Avast researchers identified a cryptographic flaw in the DoNex ransomware and its predecessors that allowed them to develop a decryptor. “All brands of the DoNex ransomware are supported by the decryptor.”

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The Hacker News

JULY 25, 2024

A North Korea-linked threat actor known for its cyber espionage operations has gradually expanded into financially-motivated attacks that involve the deployment of ransomware, setting it apart from other nation-state hacking groups linked to the country.

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The Hacker News

JULY 26, 2024

Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday unsealed an indictment against a North Korean military intelligence operative for allegedly carrying out ransomware attacks against healthcare facilities in the country and funneling the payments to orchestrate additional intrusions into defense, technology, and government entities across the world.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2024

Inglorious Basta(rds): 16 days on, huge hospital system continues to be paralyzed by ransomware—and patient safety is at risk. The post Black Basta Ascension Attack Redux — can Patients Die of Ransomware? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 19, 2024

million people had their personal and health information stolen in an April ransomware attack. [.] MediSecure, an Australian prescription delivery service provider, revealed that roughly 12.9

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The Hacker News

JULY 21, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Linux variant of a ransomware strain known as Play (aka Balloonfly and PlayCrypt) that's designed to target VMWare ESXi environments.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 11, 2024

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) finally confirmed that some of its employees' data was stolen in a May ransomware attack initially described as a "serious incident." [.]

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