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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

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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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Black Basta Ransomware Hit Over 500 Organizations

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Black Basta Ransomware Hit Over 500 Organizations 2024-05-13 at 14:46 By Ionut Arghire The US government warns of Black Basta ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure organizations. The post Black Basta Ransomware Hit Over 500 Organizations appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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Healthcare Giant Ascension Hacked, Hospitals Diverting Emergency Service

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Healthcare Giant Ascension Hacked, Hospitals Diverting Emergency Service 2024-05-10 at 17:31 By Ryan Naraine One of the largest healthcare systems in the United States is scrambling to contain a hack that’s causing disruption and “downtime procedures” at hospitals around the country. The post Healthcare Giant Ascension Hacked, Hospitals Diverting Emergency Service appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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In the Shadow of Venus: Trinity Ransomware’s Covert Ties 

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In the Shadow of Venus: Trinity Ransomware’s Covert Ties  2024-05-10 at 15:46 By neetha871ad236bd Key Takeaways Overview Recently, CRIL identified a new ransomware variant named Trinity. It employs a double extortion strategy to target its victims. The group seems to exfiltrate the victim’s data before initiating encryption. The perpetrators behind this ransomware utilize both a

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500,000 Impacted by Ohio Lottery Ransomware Attack

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500,000 Impacted by Ohio Lottery Ransomware Attack 2024-05-10 at 13:16 By Eduard Kovacs The Ohio Lottery cyberattack conducted by the DragonForce ransomware group has impacted more than 500,000 individuals. The post 500,000 Impacted by Ohio Lottery Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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Dell Says Customer Names, Addresses Stolen in Database Breach

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Dell Says Customer Names, Addresses Stolen in Database Breach 2024-05-09 at 20:16 By SecurityWeek News Tech giant notifies millions of customers that full names and physical mailing addresses were stolen during a security incident. The post Dell Says Customer Names, Addresses Stolen in Database Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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LockBit Takes Credit for City of Wichita Ransomware Attack

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LockBit Takes Credit for City of Wichita Ransomware Attack 2024-05-09 at 17:01 By Eduard Kovacs The LockBit cybercrime group has taken credit for the recent ransomware attack that disrupted City of Wichita systems. The post LockBit Takes Credit for City of Wichita Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Global ransomware crisis worsens

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Global ransomware crisis worsens 2024-05-09 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Ransomware and extortion incidents surged by 67% in 2023, according to NTT Security Holdings’ 2024 Global Threat Intelligence Report. Global ransomware crisis After a down year in 2022, ransomware and extortion incidents increased in 2023. More than 5,000 ransomware victims were detected or posted

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Ransomware attacks impact 20% of sensitive data in healthcare orgs

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Ransomware attacks impact 20% of sensitive data in healthcare orgs 2024-05-09 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Recent cyber incidents demonstrate the healthcare industry continues to be a prime target for ransomware hackers, according to Rubrik. New research by Rubrik Zero Labs reveals that ransomware attacks produce larger impacts against these healthcare targets. In fact,

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Shields Up: How to Minimize Ransomware Exposure

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Shields Up: How to Minimize Ransomware Exposure 2024-05-08 at 21:17 By Torsten George Organizations need to look beyond preventive measures when it comes to dealing with today’s ransomware threats and invest in ransomware response. The post Shields Up: How to Minimize Ransomware Exposure appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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97% of organizations hit by ransomware turn to law enforcement

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97% of organizations hit by ransomware turn to law enforcement 2024-05-08 at 08:32 By Help Net Security Sophos has released additional findings from its annual “State of Ransomware 2024” survey. According to the report, among organizations surveyed, 97% of those hit by ransomware over the past year engaged with law enforcement and/or official government bodies

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