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Critical Infrastructure Services Firm Ventia Takes Systems Offline Due to Cyberattack

Critical Infrastructure Services Firm Ventia Takes Systems Offline Due to Cyberattack 10/07/2023 at 20:01 By Ionut Arghire Critical infrastructure services provider Ventia has taken some systems offline following a cyberattack. The post Critical Infrastructure Services Firm Ventia Takes Systems Offline Due to Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS […]

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Law firms under cyberattack

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Law firms under cyberattack 10/07/2023 at 07:31 By Helga Labus In April 2023, Australian law firm HWL Ebsworth was hit by a cyberattack that possibly resulted in data of hundreds of its clients and dozens of government agencies being compromised. The attack was claimed by the Russian-linked ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware group “Earlier this month, the group

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Number of email-based phishing attacks surges 464%

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Number of email-based phishing attacks surges 464% 10/07/2023 at 06:45 By Help Net Security The evolving cyberattack landscape reveals the increasing utilization of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, like ChatGPT, by cybercriminals for crafting malicious content and executing sophisticated attacks, according to Acronis. The biannual threat report highlights ransomware as the dominant risk to small

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New disturbing ransomware trend threatens organizations

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New disturbing ransomware trend threatens organizations 10/07/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Ransomware attacks increased by over 37% in 2023 compared to the previous year, with the average enterprise ransom payment exceeding $100,000, with a $5.3 million average demand, according to Zscaler. Since April 2022, ThreatLabz has identified thefts of several terabytes of data

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After Zero-Day Attacks, MOVEit Turns to Security Service Packs

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After Zero-Day Attacks, MOVEit Turns to Security Service Packs 07/07/2023 at 20:31 By Ryan Naraine Facing ransomware zero-days, Progress Software will release regular service packs to help customers mitigate critical security flaws. The post After Zero-Day Attacks, MOVEit Turns to Security Service Packs appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Is your browser betraying you? Emerging threats in 2023

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Is your browser betraying you? Emerging threats in 2023 07/07/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Network attacks (IPS detections) have remained relatively flat over the last three quarters, technically down a bit more than 3%, according to WatchGuard. “Organisations need to pay more active, ongoing attention to the existing security solutions and strategies their

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Truebot Hackers Exploiting Netwrix Auditor Flaw: CISA, FBI Alert

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Truebot Hackers Exploiting Netwrix Auditor Flaw: CISA, FBI Alert 06/07/2023 at 23:04 By Ryan Naraine Hackers linked to the Truebot malware are exploiting a year-old Netwrix Auditor flaw to break into organizations in the U.S. and Canada. The post Truebot Hackers Exploiting Netwrix Auditor Flaw: CISA, FBI Alert appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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ARCrypt Ransomware Evolves with Multiple TOR Communication Channels

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ARCrypt Ransomware Evolves with Multiple TOR Communication Channels 06/07/2023 at 19:01 By cybleinc CRIL analyses an updated version of ARCrypt ransomware and an unconventional communication method attackers use. The post ARCrypt Ransomware Evolves with Multiple TOR Communication Channels appeared first on Cyble. This article is an excerpt from Cyble View Original Source React to this

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Shell Confirms MOVEit-Related Breach After Ransomware Group Leaks Data

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Shell Confirms MOVEit-Related Breach After Ransomware Group Leaks Data 06/07/2023 at 16:05 By Eduard Kovacs Shell confirms that employee personal information has been stolen after the Cl0p ransomware group leaked data allegedly stolen from the energy giant. The post Shell Confirms MOVEit-Related Breach After Ransomware Group Leaks Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Underground Team Ransomware Demands Nearly $3 Million

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Underground Team Ransomware Demands Nearly $3 Million 05/07/2023 at 19:47 By cybleinc CRIL analyzes Underground Team, a new ransomware strain employing novel approaches to extort a ransom payment of nearly $3 million. The post Underground Team Ransomware Demands Nearly $3 Million appeared first on Cyble. This article is an excerpt from Cyble View Original Source

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Japan’s Nagoya Port Suspends Cargo Operations Following Ransomware Attack

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Japan’s Nagoya Port Suspends Cargo Operations Following Ransomware Attack 05/07/2023 at 17:02 By Ionut Arghire Japan’s Port of Nagoya this week suspended cargo loading and unloading operations following a ransomware attack. The post Japan’s Nagoya Port Suspends Cargo Operations Following Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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Ransomware Criminals Are Dumping Kids’ Private Files Online After School Hacks

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Ransomware Criminals Are Dumping Kids’ Private Files Online After School Hacks 05/07/2023 at 14:15 By Associated Press Ransomware gangs are targeting schools, stealing confidential documents and then dumping them online. The post Ransomware Criminals Are Dumping Kids’ Private Files Online After School Hacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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75% of consumers prepared to ditch brands hit by ransomware

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75% of consumers prepared to ditch brands hit by ransomware 05/07/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security As 40% of consumers harbor skepticism regarding organizations’ data protection capabilities, 75% would shift to alternate companies following a ransomware attack, according to Object First. Consumers request data protection Furthermore, consumers request increased data protection from vendors, with

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How ransomware impacts the healthcare industry

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How ransomware impacts the healthcare industry 05/07/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Healthcare continues to be one of the most attractive targets for cyberattackers, and the number of breaches affecting the industry is increasing yearly. In this Help Net Security video, Steve Gwizdala, VP of Healthcare at ForgeRock, discusses how vigilance and new ways

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TSMC Says Supplier Hacked After Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Chip Giant

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TSMC Says Supplier Hacked After Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Chip Giant 30/06/2023 at 12:34 By Eduard Kovacs LockBit ransomware group claims to have hacked TSMC and is asking for a $70 million ransom, but the chip giant says only a supplier was breached. The post TSMC Says Supplier Hacked After Ransomware Group Claims Attack

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Rapid7: Japan Threat Landscape Takes on Global Significance

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Rapid7: Japan Threat Landscape Takes on Global Significance 29/06/2023 at 18:46 By Kevin Townsend Rapid7 analyzes the Japan threat landscape and warns that attacks against the third-largest economy in the world have global consequences. The post Rapid7: Japan Threat Landscape Takes on Global Significance appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Dozens of Businesses Hit Recently by ‘8Base’ Ransomware Gang

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Dozens of Businesses Hit Recently by ‘8Base’ Ransomware Gang 28/06/2023 at 22:33 By Ionut Arghire The 8Base ransomware gang has hit roughly 30 small businesses over the past month, reaching a total of approximately 80 victims since March 2022. The post Dozens of Businesses Hit Recently by ‘8Base’ Ransomware Gang appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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8Base ransomware group leaks data of 67 victim organizations

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8Base ransomware group leaks data of 67 victim organizations 28/06/2023 at 16:47 By Helga Labus Lockbit 3.0 is currently the most active ransomware group, NCC Group says in its most recent Threat Pulse report, but new ransomware groups like 8Base and Akira are rising in prominence. Collectively, the various ransomware groups revealed 436 victim organizations

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Siemens Energy, Schneider Electric Targeted by Ransomware Group in MOVEit Attack

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Siemens Energy, Schneider Electric Targeted by Ransomware Group in MOVEit Attack 28/06/2023 at 12:22 By Eduard Kovacs Energy giants Schneider Electric and Siemens Energy confirm being targeted by the Cl0p ransomware group in the campaign exploiting a MOVEit zero-day. The post Siemens Energy, Schneider Electric Targeted by Ransomware Group in MOVEit Attack appeared first on

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Akira Ransomware Extends Reach to Linux Platform

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Akira Ransomware Extends Reach to Linux Platform 28/06/2023 at 11:17 By cybleinc Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs examines the Linux variant of Akira Ransomware and assesses its impact on various sectors. The post Akira Ransomware Extends Reach to Linux Platform appeared first on Cyble. This article is an excerpt from Cyble View Original Source React

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