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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

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Unveiling Wagner Group’s Cyber-Recruitment

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Unveiling Wagner Group’s Cyber-Recruitment 27/06/2023 at 15:18 By cybleinc Cyble analyzes Wagner Ransomware, a ransomware variant promoting recruitment into PMC Wagner amidst ongoing Russian internal conflict. The post Unveiling Wagner Group’s Cyber-Recruitment appeared first on Cyble. This article is an excerpt from Cyble View Original Source

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Mallox Ransomware Implements New Infection Strategy

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Mallox Ransomware Implements New Infection Strategy 22/06/2023 at 14:12 By cybleinc Cyble analyzes Mallox Ransomware’s new infection chain, leveraging BatLoader to execute ransomware payloads. The post Mallox Ransomware Implements New Infection Strategy appeared first on Cyble. This article is an excerpt from Cyble View Original Source

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Norton Parent Says Employee Data Stolen in MOVEit Ransomware Attack

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Norton Parent Says Employee Data Stolen in MOVEit Ransomware Attack 20/06/2023 at 20:24 By Ionut Arghire Gen Digital, which owns Avast, Avira, AVG, Norton, and LifeLock, said employee data was compromised in the MOVEit ransomware attack. The post Norton Parent Says Employee Data Stolen in MOVEit Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Australian Government Says Its Data Was Stolen in Law Firm Ransomware Attack

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Australian Government Says Its Data Was Stolen in Law Firm Ransomware Attack 20/06/2023 at 15:41 By Ionut Arghire The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) says some of its files were stolen in a ransomware attack on law firm HWL Ebsworth. The post Australian Government Says Its Data Was Stolen in Law Firm Ransomware

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Ransomware Gang Takes Credit for February Reddit Hack

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Ransomware Gang Takes Credit for February Reddit Hack 19/06/2023 at 18:08 By Ionut Arghire The Alphv/BlackCat ransomware gang has taken responsibility for the February cyberattack that hit social media site Reddit. The post Ransomware Gang Takes Credit for February Reddit Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View

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Russian National Arrested, Charged in US Over Role in LockBit Ransomware Attacks

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Russian National Arrested, Charged in US Over Role in LockBit Ransomware Attacks 16/06/2023 at 16:28 By Ionut Arghire The US charges Russian national Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov over his alleged role in LockBit ransomware attacks. The post Russian National Arrested, Charged in US Over Role in LockBit Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Ransomware Group Starts Naming Victims of MOVEit Zero-Day Attacks

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Ransomware Group Starts Naming Victims of MOVEit Zero-Day Attacks 16/06/2023 at 12:18 By Eduard Kovacs The Cl0p ransomware gang has listed more than two dozen victims of the MOVEit zero-day attack on its leak website. The post Ransomware Group Starts Naming Victims of MOVEit Zero-Day Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Switzerland under cyberattack

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Switzerland under cyberattack 14/06/2023 at 14:18 By Helga Labus Swiss government websites are under DDoS attacks, but several ransomware gangs have also turned their sights on Swiss government organizations, cantonal governments, cities and companies in the last few months. Government sites under DDoS attacks “Several Federal Administration websites are/were inaccessible on Monday 12 June 2023,

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IT providers become go-to for cybersecurity advice

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IT providers become go-to for cybersecurity advice 14/06/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security 61% of SMBs have been hit by a successful cyberattack in the last year, according to BlackFog. The research study, which examined the business impact of cybersecurity for organizations in the US and UK, also revealed the growing importance of engaging

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Threat Actor Targets Russian Gaming Community With WannaCry-Imitator

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Threat Actor Targets Russian Gaming Community With WannaCry-Imitator 13/06/2023 at 19:21 By cybleinc CRIL analyzes WannaCry-Imitator Ransomware, a phishing gaming site targeting the Russian Gaming community The post Threat Actor Targets Russian Gaming Community With WannaCry-Imitator appeared first on Cyble. This article is an excerpt from Cyble View Original Source

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Ransomware Attack Played Major Role in Shutdown of Illinois Hospital

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Ransomware Attack Played Major Role in Shutdown of Illinois Hospital 13/06/2023 at 14:49 By Ionut Arghire St. Margaret’s Health in Illinois is shutting down hospitals partly due to a 2021 ransomware attack that caused serious payment system disruptions. The post Ransomware Attack Played Major Role in Shutdown of Illinois Hospital appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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