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Azov ‘Ransomware’ Wipes Data, Blames Security Researchers

eSecurity Planet

Check Point security researchers recently described the Azov ransomware as an “effective, fast, and unfortunately unrecoverable data wiper,” noting that the malware seems far more focused on destroying data than on any effort to demand a ransom. Unclear Motive for Attacks. As Check Point’s Ji?í

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Russian hacker spreading LockBit ransomware arrested in Canada

CyberSecurity Insiders

The US Department of Justice arrested a Canadian Citizen born in Russia for spreading Lockbit ransomware. Michael Vasiliev, a 32-year-old, was arrested by the law enforcement department and will soon be extradited to the United States for further prosecution.

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Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Hit by Cyberattack

SecureWorld News

But when a cyberattack involves a hospital or healthcare provider, things can change pretty quickly. The healthcare system added that it would be contacting patients who had appointments affected by the security breach, apologizing for any inconvenience or delays that the breach may have caused. 4, 9:30 am update.