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BlackCat Ransomware Gang Claims Attack on Change Healthcare

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BlackCat Ransomware Gang Claims Attack on Change Healthcare 2024-02-29 at 15:01 By Ionut Arghire The Alphv/BlackCat ransomware gang says 6 terabytes of data were stolen from healthcare technology firm Change Healthcare. The post BlackCat Ransomware Gang Claims Attack on Change Healthcare appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View […]

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ALPHV/BlackCat threatens to leak data stolen in Change Healthcare cyberattack

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ALPHV/BlackCat threatens to leak data stolen in Change Healthcare cyberattack 2024-02-29 at 14:46 By Helga Labus The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack that targeted Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), causing disruption to the Change Healthcare platform and affecting pharmacy transactions across the US. ALPHV/BlackCat is back Last December, US

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Understanding employees’ motivations behind risky actions

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Understanding employees’ motivations behind risky actions 2024-02-28 at 07:31 By Help Net Security More 68% of employees knowingly put their organizations at risk, potentially leading to ransomware or malware infections, data breaches, or financial loss, according to Proofpoint. Perception on security responsibility And while the incidence of successful phishing attacks has slightly declined (71% of

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Black Basta, Bl00dy Ransomware Exploiting Recent ScreenConnect Flaws

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Black Basta, Bl00dy Ransomware Exploiting Recent ScreenConnect Flaws 2024-02-27 at 18:26 By Ionut Arghire The Black Basta and Bl00dy ransomware gangs have started exploiting two vulnerabilities in ConnectWise ScreenConnect. The post Black Basta, Bl00dy Ransomware Exploiting Recent ScreenConnect Flaws appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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LoanDepot Ransomware Attack Exposed 16.9 Million Individuals

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LoanDepot Ransomware Attack Exposed 16.9 Million Individuals 2024-02-26 at 17:33 By Ionut Arghire Lending firm LoanDepot said the personal information of 16.9 million people was stolen in a ransomware attack in early January. The post LoanDepot Ransomware Attack Exposed 16.9 Million Individuals appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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LockBit Ransomware Gang Resurfaces With New Site

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LockBit Ransomware Gang Resurfaces With New Site 2024-02-26 at 15:56 By Ionut Arghire The LockBit ransomware operators announce a new leak site as they try to restore credibility after law enforcement takedown. The post LockBit Ransomware Gang Resurfaces With New Site appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View

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ScreenConnect flaws exploited to deliver all kinds of malware (CVE-2024-1709, CVE-2024-1708)

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ScreenConnect flaws exploited to deliver all kinds of malware (CVE-2024-1709, CVE-2024-1708) 2024-02-26 at 13:36 By Zeljka Zorz The recently patched vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-1709, CVE-2024-1708) in ConnectWise ScreenConnect software are being exploited by numerous attackers to deliver a variety of malicious payloads. About ConnectWise ScreenConnect ConnectWise ScreenConnect is a remote desktop solution consisting of server and client

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2024 will be a volatile year for cybersecurity as ransomware groups evolve

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2024 will be a volatile year for cybersecurity as ransomware groups evolve 2024-02-23 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Hackers have significantly increased demands for ransomware, rising over 20% year-over-year to $600,000, according to Arctic Wolf. Organizations are failing to patch their networks And there are worrying signs that 2024 will be especially volatile, as

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US Offering $10M for LockBit Leaders as Law Enforcement Taunts Cybercriminals

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US Offering $10M for LockBit Leaders as Law Enforcement Taunts Cybercriminals 2024-02-22 at 15:03 By Eduard Kovacs The US is offering big rewards for information on LockBit cybercriminals as law enforcement claims to have identified some individuals. The post US Offering $10M for LockBit Leaders as Law Enforcement Taunts Cybercriminals appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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MSPs undergo transformation in response to persistent cyber threats

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MSPs undergo transformation in response to persistent cyber threats 2024-02-22 at 06:32 By Help Net Security 2Organizations are increasingly turning to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to alleviate pressure on IT departments, according to SonicWall. Managed services have emerged as a game-changing solution, providing organizations with an additional human-layer of defense, addressing alert fatigue, and freeing

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Control Systems Firm PSI Struggles to Recover From Ransomware Attack

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Control Systems Firm PSI Struggles to Recover From Ransomware Attack 2024-02-21 at 13:46 By Ionut Arghire German control system solutions provider PSI Software says it is still recovering from a ransomware attack. The post Control Systems Firm PSI Struggles to Recover From Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Ransomware Declines as InfoStealers and AI Threats Gain Ground: IBM X-Force

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Ransomware Declines as InfoStealers and AI Threats Gain Ground: IBM X-Force 2024-02-21 at 07:31 By Kevin Townsend The ransomware threat is declining as actors pivot to infostealing, according to IBM, which says that attacks on cloud services and critical infrastructures are growing. The post Ransomware Declines as InfoStealers and AI Threats Gain Ground: IBM X-Force

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Cactus Ransomware Group Confirms Hacking Schneider Electric

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Cactus Ransomware Group Confirms Hacking Schneider Electric 2024-02-20 at 16:16 By Ionut Arghire Cactus ransomware has added Schneider Electric to its leak site, claiming to have stolen 1.5 terabytes of data. The post Cactus Ransomware Group Confirms Hacking Schneider Electric appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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LockBit takedown: Infrastructure disrupted, criminals arrested, decryption keys recovered

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LockBit takedown: Infrastructure disrupted, criminals arrested, decryption keys recovered 2024-02-20 at 14:32 By Zeljka Zorz In the wake of yesterday’s surprise law enforcement takeover of LockBit’s leak site, the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) and Europol have shared more information about the extent of the takedown. “Today, after infiltrating the group’s network, the NCA has

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Law Enforcement Hacks LockBit Ransomware, Delivers Major Blow to Operation

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Law Enforcement Hacks LockBit Ransomware, Delivers Major Blow to Operation 2024-02-20 at 14:16 By Eduard Kovacs The LockBit ransomware operation has been severely disrupted by an international law enforcement operation resulting in server seizures and arrests. The post Law Enforcement Hacks LockBit Ransomware, Delivers Major Blow to Operation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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LockBit disrupted by international law enforcement task force

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LockBit disrupted by international law enforcement task force 2024-02-20 at 13:01 By Zeljka Zorz On Monday afternoon, LockBit’s leak site has been taken over by a coalition of law enforcement agencies and is showing a seizure notice that promises more details today, at 11:30 GMT. “This site is now under the control of The National

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Ransomware Group Takes Credit for LoanDepot, Prudential Financial Attacks

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Ransomware Group Takes Credit for LoanDepot, Prudential Financial Attacks 2024-02-19 at 15:01 By Eduard Kovacs The BlackCat/Alphv ransomware group has taken credit for the LoanDepot and Prudential Financial attacks, threatening to sell or leak data. The post Ransomware Group Takes Credit for LoanDepot, Prudential Financial Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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US Offers $10 Million for Information on BlackCat Ransomware Leaders

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US Offers $10 Million for Information on BlackCat Ransomware Leaders 2024-02-16 at 12:31 By Ionut Arghire The US announces a $10 million reward for information on key members of the Alphv/BlackCat ransomware group. The post US Offers $10 Million for Information on BlackCat Ransomware Leaders appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Cyberattacks on Hospitals Are Likely to Increase, Putting Lives at Risk, Experts Warn

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Cyberattacks on Hospitals Are Likely to Increase, Putting Lives at Risk, Experts Warn 2024-02-15 at 20:33 By Associated Press Hospitals around the country are at risk for attacks like the one that is crippling operations at a children’s hospital, and some say the government is doing too little prevent such breaches. The post Cyberattacks on

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