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Ransomware attacks escalate as critical sectors struggle to keep up

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Ransomware attacks escalate as critical sectors struggle to keep up 2024-09-04 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Ransomware remains a concerning cybersecurity threat, with attacks becoming more frequent, severe, and costly. Recent reports highlight alarming trends, including increased attacks on critical sectors like healthcare, education, and manufacturing. The US, leading in global ransomware incidents, faces […]

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Halliburton Confirms Data Stolen in Cyberattack

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Halliburton Confirms Data Stolen in Cyberattack 2024-09-03 at 23:16 By Ryan Naraine The US oil giant updated an SEC filing to confirm malicious hackers “accessed and exfiltrated information” from its corporate systems. The post Halliburton Confirms Data Stolen in Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original […]

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City of Columbus Sues Researcher Who Disclosed Impact of Ransomware Attack

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City of Columbus Sues Researcher Who Disclosed Impact of Ransomware Attack 2024-09-03 at 14:01 By Ionut Arghire The City of Columbus sued a researcher who disclosed the impact of the data breach caused by a recent ransomware attack. The post City of Columbus Sues Researcher Who Disclosed Impact of Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. […]

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How ransomware tactics are shifting, and what it means for your business

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How ransomware tactics are shifting, and what it means for your business 2024-09-03 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Tim West, Director of Threat Intelligence and Outreach at WithSecure, discusses Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) with a focus on how these cybercriminal operations are adapting to increased competition, shifting structures, and a fragmented […]

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Iranian State-Sponsored Hackers Have Become Access Brokers for Ransomware Gangsca

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Iranian State-Sponsored Hackers Have Become Access Brokers for Ransomware Gangsca 2024-09-02 at 20:01 By dakshsharma16 Iranian state-backed actors operating under aliases like “Pioneer Kitten” are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure – and expanding their activities into brokering access for ransomware affiliates. Key Takeaways Overview They move silently across networks, leveraging every vulnerability left unpatched, exploiting gaps […]

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Ransomware crisis deepens as attacks and payouts rise

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Ransomware crisis deepens as attacks and payouts rise 2024-09-02 at 07:01 By Help Net Security During the second quarter, new ransomware groups, including PLAY, Medusa, RansomHub, INC Ransom, BlackSuit, and some additional lesser-known factions, led a series of attacks that eclipsed the first quarter of this year by 16% and the second quarter of 2023 […]

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Critical Advisory on RansomHub Ransomware: A Comprehensive Analysis and Mitigation Guide

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Critical Advisory on RansomHub Ransomware: A Comprehensive Analysis and Mitigation Guide 2024-08-30 at 16:16 By dakshsharma16 Key Takeaways Overview On August 29, 2024, a joint advisory was issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), and the Department of Health and Human […]

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BlackByte Ransomware Gang Believed to Be More Active Than Leak Site Suggests

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BlackByte Ransomware Gang Believed to Be More Active Than Leak Site Suggests 2024-08-30 at 16:01 By Kevin Townsend Cisco Talos has a blog post on the BlackByte ransomware group’s continuing evolution and new TTPs. The post BlackByte Ransomware Gang Believed to Be More Active Than Leak Site Suggests appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is […]

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How RansomHub went from zero to 210 victims in six months

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How RansomHub went from zero to 210 victims in six months 2024-08-30 at 15:16 By Zeljka Zorz RansomHub, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) outfit that “popped up” earlier this year, has already amassed at least 210 victims (that we know of). Its affiliates have hit government services, IT and communication companies, healthcare institutions, financial organizations, emergency services, […]

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US Government Issues Advisory on Ransomware Group Blamed for Halliburton Cyberattack

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US Government Issues Advisory on Ransomware Group Blamed for Halliburton Cyberattack 2024-08-30 at 14:31 By Eduard Kovacs The RansomHub ransomware group, which has made at least 210 victims, is believed to be behind the attack on oil giant Halliburton.  The post US Government Issues Advisory on Ransomware Group Blamed for Halliburton Cyberattack appeared first on […]

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Discloses Cyberattack

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Discloses Cyberattack 2024-08-29 at 16:46 By Ionut Arghire The sporting goods retail chain said hte incident exposed portions of the its IT systems containing confidential information. The post Dick’s Sporting Goods Discloses Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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Ransomware Gang Leaks Data Allegedly Stolen From Microchip Technology

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Ransomware Gang Leaks Data Allegedly Stolen From Microchip Technology 2024-08-29 at 13:01 By Eduard Kovacs The Play ransomware group has published gigabytes of data allegedly stolen from US semiconductor supplier Microchip Technology. The post Ransomware Gang Leaks Data Allegedly Stolen From Microchip Technology appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS […]

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US Sees Iranian Hackers Working Closely With Ransomware Groups

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US Sees Iranian Hackers Working Closely With Ransomware Groups 2024-08-29 at 11:46 By Ionut Arghire Iranian state-sponsored APT Lemon Sandstorm is working closely with ransomware groups on monetizing network intrusions. The post US Sees Iranian Hackers Working Closely With Ransomware Groups appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View […]

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Pioneer Kitten: Iranian hackers partnering with ransomware affiliates

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Pioneer Kitten: Iranian hackers partnering with ransomware affiliates 2024-08-28 at 19:46 By Zeljka Zorz A group of Iranian hackers – dubbed Pioneer Kitten by cybersecurity researchers – is straddling the line between state-contracted cyber espionage group and initial access provider (and partner in crime) for affiliates of several ransomware groups. “The FBI assesses these actors […]

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950,000 Impacted by Young Consulting Data Breach

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950,000 Impacted by Young Consulting Data Breach 2024-08-28 at 14:01 By Ionut Arghire The personal information of over 950,000 people was compromised in a BlackSuit ransomware attack on Young Consulting. The post 950,000 Impacted by Young Consulting Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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BlackByte affiliates use new encryptor and new TTPs

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BlackByte affiliates use new encryptor and new TTPs 2024-08-28 at 13:16 By Zeljka Zorz BlackByte, the ransomware-as-a-service gang believed to be one of Conti’s splinter groups, has (once again) created a new iteration of its encryptor. “Talos observed some differences in the recent BlackByte attacks. Most notably, encrypted files across all victims were rewritten with […]

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Lateral movement: Clearest sign of unfolding ransomware attack

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Lateral movement: Clearest sign of unfolding ransomware attack 2024-08-27 at 06:01 By Help Net Security 44% of unfolding ransomware attacks were spotted during lateral movement, according to Barracuda Networks. 25% of incidents were detected when the attackers started writing or editing files, and 14% were unmasked by behavior that didn’t fit with known activity patterns. […]

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American Radio Relay League Paid $1 Million to Ransomware Gang

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American Radio Relay League Paid $1 Million to Ransomware Gang 2024-08-26 at 16:16 By Ionut Arghire The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) says it paid out a $1 million ransom after falling victim to ransomware in May 2024. The post American Radio Relay League Paid $1 Million to Ransomware Gang appeared first on SecurityWeek. This […]

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Patelco Credit Union Says Breach Impacts 726k After Ransomware Gang Auctions Data

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Patelco Credit Union Says Breach Impacts 726k After Ransomware Gang Auctions Data 2024-08-26 at 12:52 By Eduard Kovacs Patelco Credit Union has confirmed a data breach impacting many individuals after the RansomHub ransomware group stole some databases.  The post Patelco Credit Union Says Breach Impacts 726k After Ransomware Gang Auctions Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. […]

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Rebrand, regroup, ransomware, repeat

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Rebrand, regroup, ransomware, repeat 2024-08-26 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Changes witnessed over the last few years have led to larger ransomware groups breaking into smaller units, posing more considerable challenges for law enforcement. Ransomware actors are evading arrest more easily and adapting methods with innovative technologies. In this Help Net Security video, Shobhit […]

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