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Chinese APT Tools Found in Ransomware Schemes, Blurring Attribution Lines

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Chinese APT Tools Found in Ransomware Schemes, Blurring Attribution Lines 2025-02-20 at 19:29 By Ryan Naraine China-linked cyberespionage toolkits are popping up in ransomware attacks, forcing defenders to rethink how they combat state-backed hackers. The post Chinese APT Tools Found in Ransomware Schemes, Blurring Attribution Lines appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt […]

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CISA, FBI Warn of China-Linked Ghost Ransomware Attacks

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CISA, FBI Warn of China-Linked Ghost Ransomware Attacks 2025-02-20 at 15:40 By Ionut Arghire CISA and the FBI warn organizations of attacks employing the Ghost (Cring) ransomware, operated by Chinese hackers. The post CISA, FBI Warn of China-Linked Ghost Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Lee Enterprises Newspaper Disruptions Caused by Ransomware

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Lee Enterprises Newspaper Disruptions Caused by Ransomware 2025-02-19 at 13:33 By Eduard Kovacs Lee Enterprises has shared more details on the recent cyberattack, saying the attackers encrypted and stole files. The post Lee Enterprises Newspaper Disruptions Caused by Ransomware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to

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BlackLock ransomware onslaught: What to expect and how to fight it

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BlackLock ransomware onslaught: What to expect and how to fight it 2025-02-18 at 18:33 By Zeljka Zorz BlackLock is on track to become the most active ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) outfit in 2025, according to ReliaQuest. Its success is primarily due to their unusually active presence and good reputation on the ransomware-focused Russian-language forum RAMP, and their

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Circuit Board Maker Unimicron Targeted in Ransomware Attack

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Circuit Board Maker Unimicron Targeted in Ransomware Attack 2025-02-13 at 19:04 By Eduard Kovacs The Sarcoma ransomware group is threatening to leak data stolen from Taiwanese printed circuit board manufacturer Unimicron. The post Circuit Board Maker Unimicron Targeted in Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Chinese Cyberspy Possibly Launching Ransomware Attacks as Side Job

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Chinese Cyberspy Possibly Launching Ransomware Attacks as Side Job 2025-02-13 at 15:34 By Ionut Arghire A toolset associated with China-linked espionage intrusions was employed in a ransomware attack, likely by a single individual. The post Chinese Cyberspy Possibly Launching Ransomware Attacks as Side Job appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Cisco Says Ransomware Group’s Leak Related to Old Hack

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Cisco Says Ransomware Group’s Leak Related to Old Hack 2025-02-12 at 13:39 By Ionut Arghire A fresh post on the Kraken ransomware group’s leak website refers to data stolen in a 2022 cyberattack, Cisco says. The post Cisco Says Ransomware Group’s Leak Related to Old Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Russian Cybercrime Network Targeted for Sanctions Across US, UK and Australia

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Russian Cybercrime Network Targeted for Sanctions Across US, UK and Australia 2025-02-11 at 20:25 By Associated Press Russia-based bulletproof hosting services provider Zservers was sanctioned for providing services to support LockBit ransomware operations. The post Russian Cybercrime Network Targeted for Sanctions Across US, UK and Australia appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Authorities Disrupt 8Base Ransomware, Arrest Four Russian Operators

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Authorities Disrupt 8Base Ransomware, Arrest Four Russian Operators 2025-02-11 at 15:52 By Ionut Arghire Law enforcement agencies take down the 8Base ransomware group’s infrastructure, arrest four Russian operators. The post Authorities Disrupt 8Base Ransomware, Arrest Four Russian Operators appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to this

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8Base ransomware group leaders arrested, leak site seized

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8Base ransomware group leaders arrested, leak site seized 2025-02-11 at 15:31 By Zeljka Zorz The Thai police has arrested four individuals suspected of being the leaders of the 8Base ransomware group and of stealing approximately $16 million from 1,000+ victims they targeted with the Phobos ransomware. “Officers from Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, led by Police

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Information of 120,000 Stolen in Ransomware Attack on Georgia Hospital

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Information of 120,000 Stolen in Ransomware Attack on Georgia Hospital 2025-02-10 at 13:23 By Ionut Arghire Memorial Hospital and Manor says 120,000 people had their personal information stolen in a November 2024 ransomware attack. The post Information of 120,000 Stolen in Ransomware Attack on Georgia Hospital appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Ransomware Payments Dropped to $813 Million in 2024

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Ransomware Payments Dropped to $813 Million in 2024 2025-02-07 at 13:49 By Eduard Kovacs An analysis by Chainalysis shows that ransomware payments dropped to $813 million in 2024, from $1.25 billion in 2023. The post Ransomware Payments Dropped to $813 Million in 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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Ransomware payments plummet as more victims refuse to pay

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Ransomware payments plummet as more victims refuse to pay 2025-02-06 at 15:49 By Zeljka Zorz Chainalysis’ latest report on how the ransomware landscape changed from 2023 to 2024 shows a promising trend: An increasing number of victims refuses to pay the ransom. The total volume of ransom payments decreased year-over-year by approximately 35%, the blockchain

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New York Blood Bank Hit by Ransomware

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New York Blood Bank Hit by Ransomware 2025-01-31 at 14:19 By Ionut Arghire New York Blood Center Enterprises and its operating divisions have taken systems offline to contain a ransomware attack. The post New York Blood Bank Hit by Ransomware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React

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NorthBay Health Data Breach Impacts 569,000 Individuals

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NorthBay Health Data Breach Impacts 569,000 Individuals 2025-01-31 at 12:03 By Ionut Arghire NorthBay Health says hackers stole the personal information of 569,000 individuals in a 2024 ransomware attack. The post NorthBay Health Data Breach Impacts 569,000 Individuals appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to this

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Frederick Health Hit by Ransomware Attack

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Frederick Health Hit by Ransomware Attack 2025-01-30 at 14:04 By Ionut Arghire Maryland healthcare provider Frederick Health has taken some of its systems offline in response to a ransomware attack. The post Frederick Health Hit by Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to this

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152,000 Impacted by Data Breach at Berman & Rabin

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152,000 Impacted by Data Breach at Berman & Rabin 2025-01-30 at 13:35 By Ionut Arghire Law firm Berman & Rabin says 152,000 people are impacted by a data breach resulting from a July 2024 ransomware attack. The post 152,000 Impacted by Data Breach at Berman & Rabin appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Only 13% of organizations fully recover data after a ransomware attack

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Only 13% of organizations fully recover data after a ransomware attack 2025-01-29 at 06:04 By Help Net Security Ransomware attacks are disrupting and undermining business operations and draining revenue streams, according to Illumio. Findings from the study reveal that 58% of organizations had to shut down operations following a ransomware attack, up from 45% in

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ENGlobal Says Personal Information Accessed in Ransomware Attack

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ENGlobal Says Personal Information Accessed in Ransomware Attack 2025-01-28 at 14:00 By Ionut Arghire ENGlobal has informed the SEC that personal information was compromised in a November 2024 ransomware attack. The post ENGlobal Says Personal Information Accessed in Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React

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Change Healthcare Data Breach Impact Grows to 190 Million Individuals

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Change Healthcare Data Breach Impact Grows to 190 Million Individuals 2025-01-27 at 13:33 By Eduard Kovacs The impact of the Change Healthcare ransomware-caused data breach has increased from 100 million to 190 million individuals. The post Change Healthcare Data Breach Impact Grows to 190 Million Individuals appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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