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Akira Ransomware Attacks Fuel Uptick in Exploitation of SonicWall Flaw

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Akira Ransomware Attacks Fuel Uptick in Exploitation of SonicWall Flaw 2025-09-11 at 15:54 By Ionut Arghire The Akira ransomware group is likely exploiting a combination of three attack vectors to gain unauthorized access to vulnerable appliances. The post Akira Ransomware Attacks Fuel Uptick in Exploitation of SonicWall Flaw appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is […]

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100,000 Impacted by Cornwell Quality Tools Data Breach

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100,000 Impacted by Cornwell Quality Tools Data Breach 2025-09-11 at 15:24 By Eduard Kovacs The tools manufacturer was targeted in a ransomware attack claimed by the Cactus group. The post 100,000 Impacted by Cornwell Quality Tools Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to this

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US Offers $10 Million Reward for Ukrainian Ransomware Operator

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US Offers $10 Million Reward for Ukrainian Ransomware Operator 2025-09-10 at 13:28 By Ionut Arghire Volodymyr Tymoshchuk allegedly hit hundreds of organizations with the LockerGoga, MegaCortex, and Nefilim ransomware families. The post US Offers $10 Million Reward for Ukrainian Ransomware Operator appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Ransomware Losses Climb as AI Pushes Phishing to New Heights

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Ransomware Losses Climb as AI Pushes Phishing to New Heights 2025-09-09 at 16:39 By Kevin Townsend Based on real-world insurance claims, Resilience’s midyear report shows vendor risk is declining but costly, ransomware is evolving with triple extortion, and social engineering attacks are accelerating through AI. The post Ransomware Losses Climb as AI Pushes Phishing to

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160,000 Impacted by Wayne Memorial Hospital Data Breach

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160,000 Impacted by Wayne Memorial Hospital Data Breach 2025-09-09 at 15:00 By Ionut Arghire In May 2024, hackers stole names, Social Security numbers, financial information, and protected health information from the hospital’s systems. The post 160,000 Impacted by Wayne Memorial Hospital Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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Threat Actor Connected to Play, RansomHub and DragonForce Ransomware Operations

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Threat Actor Connected to Play, RansomHub and DragonForce Ransomware Operations 2025-09-09 at 14:00 By Ionut Arghire The attacker deployed multiple malware families, including two backdoors and a proxy tunneller, and various reconnaissance tools. The post Threat Actor Connected to Play, RansomHub and DragonForce Ransomware Operations appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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PromptLock Only PoC, but AI-Powered Ransomware Is Real

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PromptLock Only PoC, but AI-Powered Ransomware Is Real 2025-09-08 at 17:37 By Ionut Arghire PromptLock is only a prototype of LLM-orchestrated ransomware, but hackers already use AI in file encryption and extortion attacks. The post PromptLock Only PoC, but AI-Powered Ransomware Is Real appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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Pennsylvania Attorney General Confirms Ransomware Behind Weeks-Long Outage

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Pennsylvania Attorney General Confirms Ransomware Behind Weeks-Long Outage 2025-09-03 at 14:30 By Ionut Arghire Attack disrupted email, phones, and websites for weeks, but officials say no ransom was paid. The post Pennsylvania Attorney General Confirms Ransomware Behind Weeks-Long Outage appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to

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Ransomware Group Exploits Hybrid Cloud Gaps, Gains Full Azure Control in Enterprise Attacks

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Ransomware Group Exploits Hybrid Cloud Gaps, Gains Full Azure Control in Enterprise Attacks 2025-08-29 at 16:25 By Ionut Arghire Storm-0501 has been leveraging cloud-native capabilities for data exfiltration and deletion, without deploying file-encrypting malware. The post Ransomware Group Exploits Hybrid Cloud Gaps, Gains Full Azure Control in Enterprise Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Nevada Confirms Ransomware Attack Behind Statewide Service Disruptions

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Nevada Confirms Ransomware Attack Behind Statewide Service Disruptions 2025-08-29 at 16:25 By Ionut Arghire State officials confirm ransomware forced office closures, disrupted services, and led to data theft, as Nevada works with CISA and law enforcement to restore critical systems. The post Nevada Confirms Ransomware Attack Behind Statewide Service Disruptions appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Webinar Today: Ransomware Defense That Meets Evolving Compliance Mandates

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Webinar Today: Ransomware Defense That Meets Evolving Compliance Mandates 2025-08-28 at 14:22 By SecurityWeek News Join this live discussion to learn how organizations can strengthen ransomware defenses while staying ahead of tightening compliance requirements. The post Webinar Today: Ransomware Defense That Meets Evolving Compliance Mandates appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Aspire Rural Health System Data Breach Impacts Nearly 140,000

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Aspire Rural Health System Data Breach Impacts Nearly 140,000 2025-08-25 at 15:51 By Eduard Kovacs Aspire Rural Health System was targeted last year by the BianLian ransomware group, which claimed to have stolen sensitive data. The post Aspire Rural Health System Data Breach Impacts Nearly 140,000 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Chip Programming Firm Data I/O Hit by Ransomware

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Chip Programming Firm Data I/O Hit by Ransomware 2025-08-25 at 15:23 By Eduard Kovacs Data I/O has disclosed a ransomware attack that disrupted the company’s operations, including communications, shipping and production. The post Chip Programming Firm Data I/O Hit by Ransomware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Telecom Firm Colt Confirms Data Breach as Ransomware Group Auctions Files

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Telecom Firm Colt Confirms Data Breach as Ransomware Group Auctions Files 2025-08-21 at 17:57 By Eduard Kovacs Colt Technology Services is working on restoring systems disrupted by a ransomware attack that involved data theft. The post Telecom Firm Colt Confirms Data Breach as Ransomware Group Auctions Files appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Europol Says Qilin Ransomware Reward Fake

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Europol Says Qilin Ransomware Reward Fake 2025-08-21 at 09:03 By Eduard Kovacs A $50,000 reward from Europol for two members of the Qilin ransomware group is a ‘scam’, according to the law enforcement agency. The post Europol Says Qilin Ransomware Reward Fake appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original

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US Seizes $2.8 Million From Zeppelin Ransomware Operator

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US Seizes $2.8 Million From Zeppelin Ransomware Operator 2025-08-18 at 14:06 By Ionut Arghire The US has indicted Zeppelin ransomware operator Ianis Antropenko, seizing over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency from his wallet. The post US Seizes $2.8 Million From Zeppelin Ransomware Operator appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original

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Croatian research institute confirms ransomware attack via ToolShell vulnerabilities

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Croatian research institute confirms ransomware attack via ToolShell vulnerabilities 2025-08-13 at 18:01 By Zeljka Zorz The Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI), the largest Croatian science and technology research institute, has confirmed that it was the one of “at least 9,000 institutions worldwide” that were attacked using the Microsoft SharePoint “ToolShell” vulnerabilities. The attack happened on Thursday,

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Manpower Says Data Breach Stemming From Ransomware Attack Impacts 140,000

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Manpower Says Data Breach Stemming From Ransomware Attack Impacts 140,000 2025-08-13 at 14:31 By Eduard Kovacs The RansomHub ransomware group stole sensitive information from staffing and recruiting firm Manpower in January. The post Manpower Says Data Breach Stemming From Ransomware Attack Impacts 140,000 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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Over 1 Million Impacted by DaVita Data Breach

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Over 1 Million Impacted by DaVita Data Breach 2025-08-06 at 16:02 By Ionut Arghire DaVita has notified over 1 million individuals that their personal and health information was stolen in a ransomware attack. The post Over 1 Million Impacted by DaVita Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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Ransomware is up, zero-days are booming, and your IP camera might be next

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Ransomware is up, zero-days are booming, and your IP camera might be next 2025-08-06 at 08:47 By Help Net Security Cyber attackers are finding new ways in through the overlooked and unconventional network corners. Forescout’s 2025H1 Threat Review reveals a surge in advanced tactics, with zero-day exploits up 46 percent and ransomware attacks averaging 20

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