Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2022

Ransomware has matured significantly over the previous decade or so. Initially thought to be a relatively basic virus that could be contained on a floppy disk, it can now damage global business infrastructures, stop healthcare systems dead in their tracks, mess with fuel supply networks, and disrupt transportation infrastructure.

Ransomware 93

Ransomware Healthcare 93

SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2024

Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to organizations of all kinds worldwide, with attackers encrypting data and demanding payment for its release. Ransomware and its impact on businesses Industry-specific data from 2023 illustrates the widespread reach of ransomware and its resulting impact today.

Cyber Insurance 89

Cyber Insurance Insurance Ransomware Risk 89

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. And to be fair, several US states have banned local government entities from paying ransoms connected to attacks.

Government 90

Government Backups Ransomware Malware 90

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2022

DoJ seized $500,000 worth of Bitcoin from North Korea-linked threat actors who are behind the Maui ransomware. Department of Justice (DoJ) has seized $500,000 worth of Bitcoin from North Korean threat actors who used the Maui ransomware to target several organizations worldwide. ” reads the announcement published by DoJ.

Ransomware 129

Ransomware Healthcare Cryptocurrency Encryption 129

Krebs on Security

MAY 31, 2022

Costa Rica’s national health service was hacked sometime earlier this morning by a Russian ransomware group known as Hive. The intrusion comes just weeks after Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves declared a state of emergency in response to a data ransom attack from a different Russian ransomware gang — Conti.

Ransomware 251

Ransomware Government Hacking Media 251

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2022

I had the chance at RSA Conference 2022 to visit with John Shier, senior security advisor at Sophos, a security software and hardware company. Or the payload might be a data exfiltration routine — or a full-blown ransomware attack. Speaking of ransomware, cyber extortion continues to persist at a plague level.

Ransomware 236

Ransomware Digital transformation Marketing Software 236

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Accounting software provider Tipalti says it is investigating a claim by ransomware group ALPHV that they have gained access to Tipalti’s systems. Tipalti makes software for accounting and payment automation and has some big names among its customers. The ransomware group claim to have had access since September 8, 2023.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Backups Software Accountability 105

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2022

Cyberattacks are commonplace in the United States and around the world. One of the most ruthless cyberattacks is a ransomware attack. What Is a Ransomware Attack? Ransomware is a cyberattack that uses malware – software created to infiltrate a computer system and damage or disrupt it.

Ransomware 123

Ransomware Education Software Malware 123

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Today's ransomware is the scourge of many organizations. If we define ransomware as malware that encrypts files to extort the owner of the system, then the first malware that could be classified as ransomware is the 1989 AIDS Trojan. But where did it start? It reached about 20,000 people and medical institutions.

Ransomware 111

Ransomware Encryption Cryptocurrency Backups 111

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The internet has drawn comparisons to the Wild West, making ransomware the digital incarnation of a hold-up. The technology industry has met the dramatic rise in ransomware and other cyber attacks with an impressive set of tools to help companies mitigate the risks. Ransomware usually starts with a phishing email. Prevalence.

Ransomware 125

Ransomware Education Financial Services Phishing 125

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 2, 2019

Cloud hosting provider Dataresolution.net is struggling to bring its systems back online after suffering a ransomware infestation on Christmas Eve, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. The company says its systems were hit by the Ryuk ransomware, the same malware strain that crippled printing and delivery operations for multiple major U.S.

Ransomware 213

Ransomware Malware Backups Accountability 213

Webroot

APRIL 4, 2022

What does this mean for your business? How can you keep your family members safe online and reassure your customers you are protecting their data? Whether you operate a business or spend time online surfing the web, malware remains a concern. Skyrocketing ransomware payments will cost more than just your revenue.

Threat Reports 106

Threat Reports Ransomware Cyber threats Phishing 106

Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

DoJ charged a Russian national with conspiring to carry out LockBit ransomware attacks against U.S. and foreign businesses. Astamirov controlled multiple email addresses, and IP addresses, and other online provider accounts that were employed in LockBit ransomware attacks. In November 2022, the U.S.

Ransomware 87

Ransomware Healthcare Education Government 87

SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

Services impacted included: • Online payment systems and revenue collection • Libraries and leisure center operations • Housing repairs and maintenance requests • Social care coordination and processes • Email and communications infrastructure The council stated the attack represented an "unprecedented" situation and crisis.

Cyber Attacks 62

Cyber Attacks Energy and Utilities Cyber Risk Risk 62

BH Consulting

MARCH 21, 2024

Creeping cyber risk grabbing global headlines Ransomware keeps reminding us of the strong connection between a cybersecurity incident and financial loss. CNN reports that ransomware victims in the US healthcare sector say they’re “haemorrhaging money”, as disruption affects their daily operations.

Cyber threats 69

Cyber threats Ransomware Healthcare Risk 69

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 21, 2021

There are few guarantees in the IT industry, but one certainty is that as the world steps into 2022, ransomware will continue to be a primary cyberthreat. The dangers from ransomware have risen sharply since WannaCry and NotPetya hit the scene in 2017, and this year has been no different. Cryptocurrency Fuels Ransomware.

Cryptocurrency 140

Cryptocurrency Ransomware Cybercrime Social Engineering 140

Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2023

Google patches three important vulnerabilities 9 vital criteria for effective endpoint security: Insights from the 'Endpoint Security Evaluation Guide' eBook Stop! Malwarebytes removes all remnants of ransomware and prevents you from getting reinfected. Want to learn more about how we can help protect your business?

IoT 64

IoT Advertising Ransomware Malware 64

DoublePulsar

DECEMBER 3, 2023

What it means — CitrixBleed ransomware group woes grow as over 60 credit unions, hospitals, financial services and more breached in US. Credit union technology firm Trellance own Ongoing Operations LLC, and provide a platform called Fedcomp — used by double digit number of other credit unions across the United States.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Cybersecurity Healthcare Government 98

Webroot

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

A 6-step plan for adopting a cyber resilience strategy meant to keep businesses safe. IDC looked into the data and past the alarming headlines with million-dollar ransom payments and crippling supply chain attacks. So IDC also compiled tips for communicating with businesses. You can’t protect what you haven’t first identified.

Cybercrime 106

Cybercrime Ransomware Backups Education 106

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Change Healthcare, a major provider of IT services to hospitals, continues to battle the BlackCat ransomware syndicate. The FBI and CISA have labeled BlackCat one of the most prolific and damaging ransomware groups currently active. BlackCat leveraged the sensitive data stolen in the breach to demand huge ransom payments.

Healthcare 93

Healthcare Ransomware Cyber threats Encryption 93

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 14, 2020

G7 Finance ministers expressed concern on Tuesday over the rise in ransomware attacks during the Covid-19 pandemic, including some involving cryptocurrencies. G7 Finance ministers warn of ransomware attacks that have been growing in scale, sophistication, and frequency over the past two years. ” continues the statement.

Ransomware 122

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Financial Services Banking 122

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

CISA, FBI and NSA published a joint advisory warning of ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure organizations. and Australia have published a joint advisory warning of an increased globalised threat of ransomware worldwide in 2021. Cybersecurity agencies from the U.K., ” reads the joint advisory.

Ransomware 92

Ransomware Backups Encryption Accountability 92

Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2023

The US government is offering a $10M reward for Russian national Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev (30) charged for his role in ransomware attacks The US Justice Department charged Russian national Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev (30), aka Wazawaka, m1x, Boriselcin, and Uhodiransomwar, for his alleged role in multiple ransomware attacks.

Ransomware 77

Ransomware Healthcare Cybercrime Encryption 77

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 8, 2022

By Steve Moore, Chief Security Strategist, Exabeam. When you take a step back and consider these statistics, you will quickly realize the gravity of what is at stake for organizations when it comes to effectively securing their confidential information – and that there is still a lot more to be done to combat this growing trend.

Technology 138

Technology Ransomware Cybercrime Cybersecurity 138

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2023

Digital payments have increased at an unprecedented rate , the global pandemic changed our shopping habits, and the “work from everywhere” culture has quite frankly blossomed. In fact, only 49% of organizations have a ransomware response plan, compared to 48% in 2022. Cybersecurity awareness, however, has not kept up.

Retail 71

Retail Cybersecurity Ransomware Authentication 71

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Its report states: “As we have warned previously, the level of fraud in the UK has reached a point where it must be considered a national security threat.” ” Another report, called the ‘ State of cyber security in the UK ’, surveyed 500 UK-based cybersecurity strategy decision makers.

Scams 81

Scams Banking Cyber Insurance Phishing 81

BH Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2024

BH Consulting Celebrates 20 Years in Business We are thrilled to announce and celebrate a significant milestone in our journey – 20 years of dedicated service in the field of cyber security and data protection. The year may have changed but ransomware shows no signs of slowing. 2024: the year of the ra…nsomware?

Ransomware 69

Ransomware Penetration Testing InfoSec Cybersecurity 69

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The US DoJ has charged a REvil ransomware affiliate that is suspected to have orchestrated the attack on Kaseya MSP platform in July. The US Department of Justice has charged a REvil ransomware affiliate for orchestrating the ransomware attacks on Kaseya MSP platform that took place in July 4. US DoJ also seized $6.1

Ransomware 122

Ransomware Government Hacking Technology 122

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In a collaborative partnership, officials in the United States and the United Kingdom unmasked and imposed financial sanctions against seven members of the notorious Russian gang TrickBot (alias "TrickLoader"), a mainstream banking Trojan turned malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platform for other criminals.

Ransomware 66

Ransomware Backups Banking Social Engineering 66

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Magecart Group 12, known for skimming payment information from online shoppers, now uses PHP web shells to gain remote administrative access to the sites under attack to steal credit card data, rather than using their previously favored JavaScript code. Finally, we will make some forecasts about financial attacks in 2022.

Cryptocurrency 104

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 104

Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, April 2021. Business social media platform LinkedIn is being exploited by nation-state threat actors to target UK citizens. The Ransomware Scourge. Think Before You LinkedIn!

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Passwords Scams Government 124

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Ransomware gangs care about one thing: Stealing money. Over time, their craven, cybercriminal efforts have toppled businesses, destabilized hospitals, and ruined lives. Worst of all, they show no sign of slowing down, and their extortion attempts—which no longer focus on ransomware delivery alone—are getting bolder, meaner, and uglier.

Ransomware 85

Ransomware Malware Backups Encryption 85

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Ransomware burnout might be creeping in for many cybersecurity professionals, but cybercrime organizations do not show any signs of slowing down, according to a new report. Treasury Department released its Financial Trend Analysis report on Friday, providing the lay of the land when it comes to ransomware in the first two quarters of 2021.

Ransomware 84

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Cybersecurity 84

eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

The explosion of ransomware and similar cyber incidents along with rising associated costs is convincing a growing number of insurance companies to raise the premiums on their cyber insurance policies or reduce coverage, moves that could further squeeze organizations under siege from hackers. In addition, the U.S. Insurers Assessing Risks.

Cyber Insurance 128

Cyber Insurance Insurance Cyber Attacks Ransomware 128

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Numerous strains of this destructive code have been the front-page news in global computer security chronicles for almost a decade now, with jaw-dropping ups and dramatic downs accompanying its progress. inch diskettes. inch diskettes.

Ransomware 244

Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing 244

Security Boulevard

JUNE 2, 2022

Ransomware attacks increased by yet another 80% between February 2021 and March 2022, based on an analysis of ransomware payloads seen across the Zscaler cloud. Supply chain attacks, ransomware-as-a-service ecosystems, and multi-extortion tactics have all increased the volume and success rates of attacks. PYSA/Mespinoza.

Ransomware 104

Ransomware Architecture Manufacturing Encryption 104

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

On Wednesday – just Wednesday – news stories emerged about an airplane maker, information technology giant and computer game company all having operations disrupted by ransomware. The result is more serious consideration of policies that could disrupt attackers or influence response among businesses or both. “It

Ransomware 104

Ransomware Insurance Government Cryptocurrency 104