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Armenian Man Extradited to US Over Ryuk Ransomware Attacks

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Armenian Man Extradited to US Over Ryuk Ransomware Attacks 2025-07-17 at 16:20 By Eduard Kovacs Karen Serobovich Vardanyan pleaded not guilty to charges related to his alleged role in the Ryuk ransomware operation. The post Armenian Man Extradited to US Over Ryuk Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek […]

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SonicWall SMA Appliances Targeted With New ‘Overstep’ Malware

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SonicWall SMA Appliances Targeted With New ‘Overstep’ Malware 2025-07-16 at 17:02 By Eduard Kovacs A threat actor that may be financially motivated is targeting SonicWall devices with a backdoor and user-mode rootkit. The post SonicWall SMA Appliances Targeted With New ‘Overstep’ Malware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original

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Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Belk

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Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Belk 2025-07-15 at 10:53 By Ionut Arghire DragonForce says it stole more than 150 gigabytes of data from US department store chain Belk in a May cyberattack. The post Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Belk appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React

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New Interlock RAT Variant Distributed via FileFix Attacks

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New Interlock RAT Variant Distributed via FileFix Attacks 2025-07-14 at 15:27 By Ionut Arghire The Interlock ransomware group has partnered with the KongTuke TDS to distribute a new RAT variant via FileFix attacks. The post New Interlock RAT Variant Distributed via FileFix Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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Ransomware drops, but don’t relax yet

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Ransomware drops, but don’t relax yet 2025-07-14 at 07:44 By Help Net Security WatchGuard has released its latest Internet Security Report, covering malware, network, and endpoint threats spotted by its Threat Lab in the first quarter of 2025. The report shows a 171% jump in unique malware detections compared to the previous quarter, the highest

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Financial firms are locking the front door but leaving the back open

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Financial firms are locking the front door but leaving the back open 2025-07-11 at 07:32 By Anamarija Pogorelec Financial institutions are building stronger defenses against direct cyberattacks, but they may be overlooking a growing problem: their vendors. According to Black Kite’s new report, third-party risk has become one of the biggest cybersecurity threats facing the

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Four arrested in connection with M&S, Co-op ransomware attacks

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Four arrested in connection with M&S, Co-op ransomware attacks 2025-07-10 at 17:19 By Zeljka Zorz Four individuals suspected of having been involved in the ransomware attacks that hit UK-based retailers earlier this year have been arrested by the UK National Crime Agency. “Two males aged 19, another aged 17, and a 20-year-old female were apprehended

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Ingram Micro Restores Systems Impacted by Ransomware

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Ingram Micro Restores Systems Impacted by Ransomware 2025-07-10 at 17:00 By Ionut Arghire Ingram Micro has restored operations across all countries and regions after disconnecting systems to contain a ransomware attack. The post Ingram Micro Restores Systems Impacted by Ransomware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React

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Hunters International Shuts Down, Offers Free Decryptors as It Morphs Into World Leaks

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Hunters International Shuts Down, Offers Free Decryptors as It Morphs Into World Leaks 2025-07-07 at 17:15 By Ionut Arghire The notorious Hive successor ceases ransomware operations but pivots to pure data extortion under the new World Leaks brand. The post Hunters International Shuts Down, Offers Free Decryptors as It Morphs Into World Leaks appeared first

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Ingram Micro Scrambling to Restore Systems After Ransomware Attack

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Ingram Micro Scrambling to Restore Systems After Ransomware Attack 2025-07-07 at 16:04 By Ionut Arghire The IT products and services giant did not say how the intrusion occurred or whether any data was stolen from its systems. The post Ingram Micro Scrambling to Restore Systems After Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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In Other News: Hacker Helps Kill Informants, Crylock Developer Sentenced, Ransomware Negotiator Probed

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In Other News: Hacker Helps Kill Informants, Crylock Developer Sentenced, Ransomware Negotiator Probed 2025-07-04 at 13:31 By Mike Lennon Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: drug cartel hires hacker to identify FBI informants, prison time for Russian ransomware developer, ransomware negotiator investigated. The post In Other News: Hacker Helps Kill Informants, Crylock

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Like Ransoming a Bike: Organizational Muscle Memory Drives the Most Effective Response

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Like Ransoming a Bike: Organizational Muscle Memory Drives the Most Effective Response 2025-07-02 at 16:48 By Trevin Edgeworth Ransomware is a major threat to the enterprise. Tools and training help, but survival depends on one thing: your organization’s muscle memory to respond fast and recover stronger. The post Like Ransoming a Bike: Organizational Muscle Memory

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Ahold Delhaize Data Breach Impacts 2.2 Million People

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Ahold Delhaize Data Breach Impacts 2.2 Million People 2025-06-30 at 10:05 By Eduard Kovacs The ransomware attack against grocery giant Ahold Delhaize has resulted in the personal information of millions getting stolen. The post Ahold Delhaize Data Breach Impacts 2.2 Million People appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original

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Companies negotiate their way to lower ransom payments

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Companies negotiate their way to lower ransom payments 2025-06-25 at 07:38 By Help Net Security Nearly 50% of companies paid the ransom to recover their data, the second-highest rate in six years, according to Sophos. How actual payments stack up with the initial demand Ransom payments and recovery costs are on the decline Despite the

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743,000 Impacted by McLaren Health Care Data Breach

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743,000 Impacted by McLaren Health Care Data Breach 2025-06-23 at 14:50 By Ionut Arghire The personal information of 743,000 individuals was compromised in a 2024 ransomware attack on McLaren Health Care. The post 743,000 Impacted by McLaren Health Care Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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161,000 People Impacted by Krispy Kreme Data Breach

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161,000 People Impacted by Krispy Kreme Data Breach 2025-06-20 at 11:04 By Eduard Kovacs Krispy Kreme is sharing more information on the data breach resulting from the ransomware attack targeting the company in 2024. The post 161,000 People Impacted by Krispy Kreme Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Chain IQ, UBS Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack

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Chain IQ, UBS Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack 2025-06-19 at 14:08 By Ionut Arghire A ransomware group has claimed the theft of millions of files from procurement service provider Chain IQ and 19 other companies. The post Chain IQ, UBS Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Krispy Kreme Confirms Data Breach After Ransomware Attack

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Krispy Kreme Confirms Data Breach After Ransomware Attack 2025-06-19 at 13:35 By Eduard Kovacs Krispy Kreme is sending notifications to thousands of people impacted by the data breach that came to light at the end of 2024. The post Krispy Kreme Confirms Data Breach After Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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240,000 Impacted by Data Breach at Eyecare Tech Firm Ocuco

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240,000 Impacted by Data Breach at Eyecare Tech Firm Ocuco 2025-06-16 at 14:15 By Eduard Kovacs The KillSec ransomware group has stolen hundreds of gigabytes of data from Ireland-based eyecare technology company Ocuco. The post 240,000 Impacted by Data Breach at Eyecare Tech Firm Ocuco appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Anubis Ransomware Packs a Wiper to Permanently Delete Files

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Anubis Ransomware Packs a Wiper to Permanently Delete Files 2025-06-16 at 13:19 By Ionut Arghire The emerging Anubis ransomware becomes a major threat, permanently deleting user files and making recovery impossible. The post Anubis Ransomware Packs a Wiper to Permanently Delete Files appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original

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