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Ransomware-Gang RansomHub übernimmt das kriminelle LockBit-Erbe
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in SecurityNewsDie Bedrohung durch Ransomware bleibt auch 2024 hoch, doch die Machtverhältnisse innerhalb der Szene verschieben sich. Während frühere Marktführer wie LockBit und BlackCat durch internationale Strafverfolgungsmaßnahmen weitgehend zurückgedrängt wurden, tritt mit RansomHub eine neue Akteurin ins Rampenlicht. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/ransomhub-uebernimmt-erbe-lockbit
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Advanced slapped with almost $4M fine after LockBit hack
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Tags: lockbitFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/advanced-slapped-with-almost-4m-fine-after-lockbit-hack
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Vampire Cosplay and Brand Revival: Ransomware in 2025
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in SecurityNewsNewcomer VanHelsing and a Supposedly Revitalized LockBit Enter Victim-Hunting Fray. While the vast majority of ransomware attacks lately trace to relatively long-running groups, researchers see new operators entering the fray, lately including a ransomware-as-a-service group calling itself VanHelsing, as well as a fresh version of LockBit. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/vampire-cosplay-brand-revival-ransomware-in-2025-a-27851
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Ransomware-Gruppe RansomHub übernimmt kriminelles Erbe von LockBit Co.
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/ransomware-ransomhub-nachfolger-lockbit
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Advanced Software fined £3m over LockBit attack
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in SecurityNewsThe ICO has issued a £3m fine to software provider Advanced in the wake of security failings that led to significant disruption to NHS customers in a ransomware attack First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366621298/Advanced-Software-fined-3m-over-LockBit-attack
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Fake Out: Babuk2 Ransomware Group Claims Bogus Victims
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in SecurityNewsWhat Do You Mean, Hospital-Targeting Sociopath Ransomware Wielders Continue to Lie? A ransomware group reusing the Babuk ransomware brand claims to have stolen data from the likes of Amazon, Delta and US Bank. Just one problem: Security experts found a startling overlap between its claimed victims and previous attacks scored by the likes of Clop,…
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Neue Ransomware-Masche: Cybergangster geben sich als LockBit 4.0, Babuk oder Cl0p aus
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in SecurityNewsDie Erpresser-Szene ist derzeit in Verkleidungslaune: Eine neue Ransomware-Masche setzt auf Affiliate-Betrug. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/malware/neue-ransomware-masche-cybergangster-geben-sich-als-lockbit-4-0-babuk-oder-cl0p-aus-312151.html
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US extradites alleged LockBit developer
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Tags: lockbitFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/us-extradites-alleged-lockbit-developer
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‘Mora_001’ ransomware gang exploiting Fortinet bug spotlighted by CISA in January
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in SecurityNewsTwo vulnerabilities impacting Fortinet products are being exploited by a new ransomware operation with ties to the LockBit ransomware group. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/mora001-ransomware-gang-exploiting-vulnerability-lockbit
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UK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup 16 March 2025
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Tags: access, apple, attack, backdoor, backup, compliance, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, encryption, finance, firewall, government, group, hacking, insurance, law, lockbit, malicious, network, office, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, russia, service, software, virusWelcome to this week’s edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. UK Government’s Stance on Encryption Raises Global Concerns The UK government has ordered Apple to provide backdoor access to iCloud users’ encrypted backups under the Investigatory Powers Act of 2016. This secret order…
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LockBit Developer Rostislav Panev Extradited from Israel to the US
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in SecurityNewsThe US extradites LockBit ransomware developer, Rostislav Panev, from Israel. Learn how his arrest impacts the fight against… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/lockbit-developer-rostislav-panev-extradited-israel-us/
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Major LockBit Ransomware Developer Extradited to U.S.
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in SecurityNewsRecently, a dual Russian and Israeli national, Rostislav Panev, 51, has been extradited to the United States to First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/major-lockbit-ransomware-developer-extradited-to-u-s/
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Report on ransomware attacks on Fortinet firewalls also reveals possible defenses
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Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, backdoor, backup, ciso, control, credentials, cve, cybercrime, data, data-breach, defense, exploit, firewall, fortinet, group, infrastructure, Internet, lockbit, malicious, monitoring, network, password, radius, ransom, ransomware, risk, router, tactics, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windowsSigns of intrusion: “This actor exhibits a distinct operational signature that blends elements of opportunistic attacks with ties to the LockBit ecosystem,” Forescout said in its analysis.”Mora_001’s relationship to the broader Lockbit’s ransomware operations underscores the increased complexity of the modern ransomware landscape where specialized teams collaborate to leverage complementary capabilities.”CISOs should note these consistent…
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New Lockbit-linked ransomware group targets Fortinet vulnerabilities
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/new-lockbit-linked-ransomware-group-targets-fortinet-vulnerabilities
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Ransomware Developer Extradited, Admits Working for LockBit
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in SecurityNewsLaw enforcement discovered admin credentials on the suspect’s computer for an online repository hosted on the Dark Web that stored source code for multiple versions of the LockBit builder. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/lockbit-developer-extradited-admits-working-ransomware-group
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Threat Actor Tied to LockBit Ransomware Targets Fortinet Users
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in SecurityNewsThe Mora_001 group uses similar post-exploitation patterns and ransomware customization originated by LockBit. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/actor-tied-lockbit-ransomware-targets-fortinet-users
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Vulnerable Fortinet Firewalls Subjected To New LockBit-Linked Intrusions
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/vulnerable-fortinet-firewalls-subjected-to-new-lockbit-linked-intrusions
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Alleged Russian LockBit developer extradited from Israel, appears in New Jersey court
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in SecurityNewsRostislav Panev, who was arrested in Israel in August 2024 on U.S. charges related to dozens of LockBit ransomware attacks, has been extradited and appeared in a New Jersey federal court, authorities said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/lockbit-alleged-russian-developer-extradited-us-israel
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Alleged Israeli LockBit Developer Rostislav Panev Extradited to U.S. for Cybercrime Charges
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in SecurityNewsA 51-year-old dual Russian and Israeli national who is alleged to be a developer of the LockBit ransomware group has been extradited to the United States, nearly three months after he was formally charged in connection with the e-crime scheme.Rostislav Panev was previously arrested in Israel in August 2024. He is said to have been…
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LockBit ransomware developer Rostislav Panev was extradited from Israel to the U.S.
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in SecurityNewsThe US Justice Department announced that the LockBit ransomware developer Rostislav Panev was extradited from Israel to the U.S. The US Justice Department announced that one of the LockBit ransomware developer, Rostislav Panev (51), has been extradited to the United States. The dual Russian-Israeli national was arrested in Israel in 2024 and faces charges related…
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Suspected LockBit Ransomware Developer Extradited to US
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in SecurityNewsFeds Accuse Dual Russian-Israeli National of Serving as Key Member of Operation. An accused developer for Russian-speaking ransomware group LockBit, 51-year-old Rostislav Panev, appeared in a U.S. courtroom after being extradited from Israel. The dual Russian and Israeli citizen faces a 41 count superseding criminal indictment charging him with being a key member of the…
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Accused LockBit ransomware developer extradited to the US
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in SecurityNewsThe U.S. Department of Justice announced that Rostislav Panev, who developed code and maintained infrastructure for LockBit, is now in U.S. custody. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/03/14/developer-of-lockbit-ransomware-gets-extradited-to-the-united-states/
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Suspected LockBit ransomware dev extradited to United States
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in SecurityNewsA dual Russian-Israeli national, suspected of being a key developer for the LockBit ransomware operation, has been extradited to the United States to face charges. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/suspected-lockbit-ransomware-dev-extradited-to-united-states/
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LockBit Ransomware Developer Extradited to US
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in SecurityNewsRussian-Israeli LockBit ransomware developer Rostislav Panev has been extradited from Israel to the United States. The post LockBit Ransomware Developer Extradited to US appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/lockbit-ransomware-developer-extradited-to-us/
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New kids on the ransomware block channel Lockbit to raid Fortinet firewalls
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in SecurityNewsIt’s March already and you haven’t patched? First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/14/ransomware_gang_lockbit_ties/
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U.S. Charges LockBit Ransomware Developer in Cybercrime Crackdown
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in SecurityNewsThe U.S. Department of Justice has charged Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian and Israeli national, for his role as a developer of the notorious LockBit ransomware group. Panev, 51, was arrested in Israel in August following a U.S. provisional arrest request, and he is currently awaiting extradition to the United States. This action marks a…
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SuperBlack ransomware may have ties to LockBit
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in SecurityNewsForescout researchers report on a new ransomware gang that appears to be keeping the legacy of the notorious LockBit crew alive First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366620584/SuperBlack-ransomware-may-have-ties-to-LockBit
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The state of ransomware: Fragmented but still potent despite takedowns
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Tags: ai, alphv, antivirus, attack, backup, cloud, control, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, ddos, detection, endpoint, extortion, firewall, group, incident response, intelligence, law, leak, LLM, lockbit, malware, network, ransom, ransomware, service, software, tactics, threat, tool, usa, zero-trustRunners and riders on the rise: Smaller, more agile ransomware groups like Lynx (INC rebrand), RansomHub (a LockBit sub-group), and Akira filled the void after major takedowns, collectively accounting for 54% of observed attacks, according to a study by managed detection and response firm Huntress.RansomHub RaaS has quickly risen in prominence by absorbing displaced operators…