Lazarus Taps Microsoft’s MoTW Vulnerability to Hit VC Firms
The Lazarus Group, the infamous North Korean state-sponsored hacking group has become the latest threat group to evade Microsoft’s Mark of the Web (MoTW) security feature. Lazarus used the tactic in...
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Lockbit Claims Port of Lisbon Attack, Puts Ransom Deadline
After almost a week of ambiguity, LockBit claimed responsibility for the cyber-attack on the Port of Lisbon. The port went offline after being hit by a ransomware news attack initiated by the gang on...
View ArticleAustralia Launches International Task Force to Counter Ransomware
Australia has launched the International Counter Ransomware Task Force, a new initiative aimed at combatting ransomware news attacks. The Task Force is a part of the US-led Counter Ransomware...
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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Ransomware: Types, Top Attacks, and How...
In today’s digital world, ransomware is one of the most common and dangerous forms of cyber attack. But what is ransomware? Ransomware is one type of malware that encrypts the files on a target’s...
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Hive Ransomware Servers Taken Down in FBI-led Global Law Enforcement Action
The infrastructure behind HIVE ransomware group has been taken down in a coordinated action of law enforcement agencies in the United States and Europe. The action was led by the U.S. Department of...
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‘You are Essentially Funding Cybercriminals When You Pay Ransom’
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is not only causing harm to the people of a sovereign nation, but it is also causing cyberwarfare repercussions that will be felt for the foreseeable future. Targets now...
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Ameritrade Data Breach Threat: Cl0p Ransomware Group Criticizes Faulty Ransom...
What happens when ransom negotiations fail? Leading financial services firm Ameritrade has been targeted and victimized by the notorious Cl0p ransomware group following a failed ransom negotiation....
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Return of REvil Group: Is It Real or a Clever Fake from the Shadows?
The REvil ransomware group’s message on the dark web stirs rumors about their return after months of dormancy, fueling concerns over their intentions and capabilities. Various organizations took...
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Mangaung Metro Cyberattack: Ransomware Disruption Hits Key Municipal Services
The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in South Africa is currently dealing with a severe ransomware attack. This incident was confirmed through their official Facebook page, and the impact of the...
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Ransomware: The Unseen War Holding Lives Hostage
Imagine the lights go out in a hospital. Vital systems crash, computers stutter into silence, and labs fall harshly quiet. Further, the chaos added up when emergency room nurses resorted to pen and...
View Article2024 Cybersecurity Trends: Insights from Experts
As the world steps closer to 2024, the cybersecurity industry is poised to witness some transformative changes. The cybersecurity predictions for 2024 suggest that with the increasing numbers of...
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F Society Claims Rutgers University, Bitfinex as Targets
The F Society ransomware group has listed 4 additional new victims on its leak site. The group's alleged victims include: Bitfinex, Coinmoma, Rutgers University, and SBC Global Net. Bitfinex is a...
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Boeing Confirms $200M Cyber Extortion Attempt of LockBit
Boeing confirmed that the LockBit ransomware gang attack in October 2023, which impacted certain parts and distribution operations of the company, carried a staggering $200 million cyber extortion...
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Researchers Observe Potential Ties between Trinity and Venus Ransomware Strains
Cybersecurity researchers at Cyble's Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) have uncovered a new ransomware variant called Trinity, which employs a double extortion strategy and has potential links to...
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GhostSec Announces Shift in Operations from Ransomware to Hacktivism
GhostSec, a threat actor group previously involved in financially motivated cybercrimes, announced a significant shift in their focus to depart from the cybercrime and ransomware operations to their...
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Void Manticore: Iranian Threat Actor Targeting Israel and Beyond with Data...
An Iranian threat actor affiliated with the Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) is using destructive data wiping attacks combined with influence operations to target Israel and Albania....
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North Korean Threat Actor Deploying New FakePenny Ransomware: Microsoft
Microsoft has uncovered a new “FakePenny” ransomware variant being deployed by a North Korean threat actor to target organizations in the software, information technology, education and defense...
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London Hospitals Report Service Disruption from Synnovis Ransomware Attack
Several major hospitals in London have faced service disruptions following a ransomware attack on a third-party responsible for providing pathology services. As a result, the Synnovis ransomware attack...
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Sen. Wyden Urges HHS to Raise Cybersecurity Standards for Healthcare Sector
Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) is pressing the U.S. government to accelerate cybersecurity enhancements within the healthcare sector following the devastating Change Healthcare ransomware attack that...
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Akira Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Panasonic Australia; Singapore Tells...
The Akira ransomware group claims on its dark web leak site to have compromised data from Panasonic Australia. Shortly after that announcement, Singapore authorities issued an advisory advising...
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