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Ransomware operators shift tactics as law enforcement disruptions increase

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Ransomware operators shift tactics as law enforcement disruptions increase 2024-05-27 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Ransomware remains one of the most pressing cybersecurity threats in 2024, with attackers continually evolving their methods to maximize impact and evade detection. In this Help Net Security round-up, we present excerpts from previously recorded videos featuring cybersecurity experts […]

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The Rust Revolution: New Embargo Ransomware Steps In

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The Rust Revolution: New Embargo Ransomware Steps In 2024-05-24 at 18:46 By neetha871ad236bd Key Takeaways Overview CRIL found a sample of Embargo ransomware, which is developed in Rust programming language. TAs behind this ransomware are using double extortion to target its victims. In double extortion, the TAs exfiltrate sensitive information from the victim’s systems before

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55,000 Impacted by Cyberattack on California School Association

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55,000 Impacted by Cyberattack on California School Association 2024-05-23 at 16:17 By Eduard Kovacs The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) is informing nearly 55,000 individuals that they have been impacted by a ransomware attack. The post 55,000 Impacted by Cyberattack on California School Association appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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400,000 Impacted by CentroMed Data Breach

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400,000 Impacted by CentroMed Data Breach 2024-05-23 at 14:31 By Ionut Arghire The personal information of 400,000 individuals was compromised in a data breach at El Centro Del Barrio (CentroMed). The post 400,000 Impacted by CentroMed Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React

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Ransomware Menace Amplifies for Vulnerable Industrial Control Systems: Heightened Threats to Critical Infrastructure

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Ransomware Menace Amplifies for Vulnerable Industrial Control Systems: Heightened Threats to Critical Infrastructure 2024-05-23 at 11:01 By neetha871ad236bd Ransomhub Targets SCADA of Spanish Bio Energy Plant The protection of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) has emerged as a significant concern across all sectors. The security challenges surrounding ICS environments and the essential measures needed to protect

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Ransomware Menace Amplify for Vulnerable Industrial Control Systems: Heightens Threats to Critical Infrastructure

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Ransomware Menace Amplify for Vulnerable Industrial Control Systems: Heightens Threats to Critical Infrastructure 2024-05-23 at 10:46 By neetha871ad236bd Ransomhub Targets SCADA of Spanish Bio Energy Plant The protection of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) has emerged as a significant concern across all sectors. The security challenges surrounding ICS environments and the essential measures needed to protect

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HHS pledges $50M for autonomous vulnerability management solution for hospitals

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HHS pledges $50M for autonomous vulnerability management solution for hospitals 2024-05-23 at 10:18 By Zeljka Zorz As organizations in the healthcare sector continue to be a prime target for ransomware gangs and CISA warns about a vulnerability (CVE-2023-43208) in a healthcare-specific platform being leveraged by attackers, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has

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Ransomware fallout: 94% experience downtime, 40% face work stoppage

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Ransomware fallout: 94% experience downtime, 40% face work stoppage 2024-05-23 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Within the last 12 months, 48% of organizations identified evidence of a successful breach within their environment, according to Arctic Wolf. To fully understand the gravity of this statistic, it is important to understand that, although 48% of these

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2024 sees continued increase in ransomware activity

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2024 sees continued increase in ransomware activity 2024-05-23 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Ryan Bell, Threat Intelligence Manager at Corvus Insurance, discusses how ransomware will continue to grow in 2024. In January, Corvus reported that global ransomware attacks in 2023 set a record high, surpassing 2022 by nearly

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OmniVision Says Personal Information Stolen in Ransomware Attack

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OmniVision Says Personal Information Stolen in Ransomware Attack 2024-05-21 at 13:16 By Ionut Arghire Semiconductor giant OmniVision Technologies says personal information was stolen in a September 2023 ransomware attack. The post OmniVision Says Personal Information Stolen in Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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MediSecure Data Breach Impacts Patient and Healthcare Provider Information

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MediSecure Data Breach Impacts Patient and Healthcare Provider Information 2024-05-20 at 14:16 By Ionut Arghire MediSecure says data related to prescriptions distributed until November 2023 was compromised in a ransomware attack. The post MediSecure Data Breach Impacts Patient and Healthcare Provider Information appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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Cybercriminals shift tactics to pressure more victims into paying ransoms

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Cybercriminals shift tactics to pressure more victims into paying ransoms 2024-05-20 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Ransomware didn’t just grow in the US in 2023, it evolved, with the frequency of ransomware claims jumping 64% year-over-year, according to At-Bay. This was primarily driven by an explosion in “indirect” ransomware incidents which increased by more

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Microsoft Quick Assist Tool Abused for Ransomware Delivery

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Microsoft Quick Assist Tool Abused for Ransomware Delivery 2024-05-17 at 14:46 By Ionut Arghire The Black Basta group abuses remote connection tool Quick Assist in vishing attacks leading to ransomware deployment. The post Microsoft Quick Assist Tool Abused for Ransomware Delivery appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View

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Organizations struggle to defend against ransomware

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Organizations struggle to defend against ransomware 2024-05-17 at 07:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Jeremy Nichols, Director, Global Threat Intelligence Center at NTT Security Holdings, discusses a recent surge in ransomware incidents. After a down year in 2022, ransomware and extortion incidents increased in 2023. More than 5,000 ransomware victims

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Nissan Data Breach Impacts 53,000 Employees

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Nissan Data Breach Impacts 53,000 Employees 2024-05-16 at 18:01 By Eduard Kovacs Nissan North America determined recently that a ransomware attack launched last year resulted in employee personal information compromise. The post Nissan Data Breach Impacts 53,000 Employees appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React

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Personal Information Stolen in City of Wichita Ransomware Attack

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Personal Information Stolen in City of Wichita Ransomware Attack 2024-05-16 at 14:16 By Ionut Arghire The City of Wichita says files containing personal information were exfiltrated in a recent ransomware attack. The post Personal Information Stolen in City of Wichita Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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900k Impacted by Data Breach at Mississippi Healthcare Provider

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900k Impacted by Data Breach at Mississippi Healthcare Provider 2024-05-15 at 15:01 By Ionut Arghire Singing River Health System says the personal information of roughly 900,000 individuals was stolen in an August 2023 ransomware attack. The post 900k Impacted by Data Breach at Mississippi Healthcare Provider appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Ransomware statistics that reveal alarming rate of cyber extortion

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Ransomware statistics that reveal alarming rate of cyber extortion 2024-05-15 at 07:01 By Help Net Security In this article, you will find excerpts from various reports that offer statistics and insights about the current ransomware landscape. Global ransomware crisis worsens NTT Security Holdings | 2024 Global Threat Intelligence Report | May 2024 Ransomware and extortion

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Microsoft Warns of Active Zero-Day Exploitation, Patches 60 Windows Vulnerabilities

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Microsoft Warns of Active Zero-Day Exploitation, Patches 60 Windows Vulnerabilities 2024-05-14 at 22:47 By Ryan Naraine Patch Tuesday: Microsoft documents 60 security flaws in multiple software products and flags an actively exploited Windows zero-day for urgent attention. The post Microsoft Warns of Active Zero-Day Exploitation, Patches 60 Windows Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Black Basta target orgs with new social engineering campaign

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Black Basta target orgs with new social engineering campaign 2024-05-13 at 15:46 By Zeljka Zorz Black Basta, one of the most prolific ransomware-as-a-service operators, is trying out a combination of email DDoS and vishing to get employees to download remote access tools. Black Basta TTPs and newest initial access attempts According to a cybersecurity advisory

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