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SonicWall firewalls targeted in ransomware attacks, possibly via zero-day

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SonicWall firewalls targeted in ransomware attacks, possibly via zero-day 2025-08-04 at 14:34 By Zeljka Zorz Attackers wielding the Akira ransomware and possibly a zero-day exploit have been spotted targeting SonicWall firewalls since July 15, 2025. “In the intrusions reviewed, multiple pre-ransomware intrusions were observed within a short period of time, each involving VPN access through […]

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Ransomware will thrive until we change our strategy

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Ransomware will thrive until we change our strategy 2025-07-29 at 08:36 By Help Net Security We have reached a stage where ransomware isn’t simply a cybercrime issue: it is now clearly a business disruptor, a threat to societal trust, and increasingly, a national security crisis. As James Babbage, Director General (Threats) at the UK’s National

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NASCAR Confirms Personal Information Stolen in Ransomware Attack

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NASCAR Confirms Personal Information Stolen in Ransomware Attack 2025-07-28 at 16:48 By Ionut Arghire NASCAR says names, Social Security numbers, and other personal information was stolen in an April 2025 ransomware attack. The post NASCAR Confirms Personal Information Stolen in Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original

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BlackSuit Ransomware Group Transitioning to ‘Chaos’ Amid Leak Site Seizure

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BlackSuit Ransomware Group Transitioning to ‘Chaos’ Amid Leak Site Seizure 2025-07-28 at 15:23 By Ionut Arghire The emerging Chaos ransomware appears to be a rebranding of BlackSuit, which had its leak site seized by law enforcement. The post BlackSuit Ransomware Group Transitioning to ‘Chaos’ Amid Leak Site Seizure appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Allianz Life Data Breach Impacts Most of 1.4 Million US Customers

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Allianz Life Data Breach Impacts Most of 1.4 Million US Customers 2025-07-28 at 15:23 By Eduard Kovacs Allianz subsidiary said the information of customers, financial professionals and employees was compromised as a result of a hack. The post Allianz Life Data Breach Impacts Most of 1.4 Million US Customers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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UK’s Ransomware Payment Ban: Bold Strategy or Dangerous Gamble?

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UK’s Ransomware Payment Ban: Bold Strategy or Dangerous Gamble? 2025-07-23 at 16:20 By Kevin Townsend Critics warn that a ban on ransomware payments may lead to dangerous unintended consequences, including forcing victims into secrecy or incentivizing attackers to shift tactics. The post UK’s Ransomware Payment Ban: Bold Strategy or Dangerous Gamble? appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Organizations Warned of Interlock Ransomware Attacks

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Organizations Warned of Interlock Ransomware Attacks 2025-07-23 at 14:35 By Ionut Arghire The US government has issued an alert on the Interlock ransomware, which targets organizations via drive-by download attacks. The post Organizations Warned of Interlock Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Marketing, Law Firms Say Data Breaches Impact Over 200,000 People

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Marketing, Law Firms Say Data Breaches Impact Over 200,000 People 2025-07-21 at 15:01 By Eduard Kovacs Cierant Corporation and Zumpano Patricios independently disclosed data breaches, each impacting more than 200,000 individuals. The post Marketing, Law Firms Say Data Breaches Impact Over 200,000 People appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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750,000 Impacted by Data Breach at The Alcohol & Drug Testing Service

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750,000 Impacted by Data Breach at The Alcohol & Drug Testing Service 2025-07-21 at 12:50 By Ionut Arghire The Alcohol & Drug Testing Service (TADTS) says personal information was stolen in a July 2024 ransomware attack. The post 750,000 Impacted by Data Breach at The Alcohol & Drug Testing Service appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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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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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

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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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