Tag: ransomware
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Wanted Russian Hacker Linked to Hive and LockBit Ransomware Arrested
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in SecurityNewsA Russian cybercriminal wanted in the U.S. in connection with LockBit and Hive ransomware operations has been arrested by law enforcement authorities in the country.According to a news report from Russian media outlet RIA Novosti, Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev has been accused of developing a malicious program designed to encrypt files and seek ransom in return…
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Notorious ransomware programmer Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev arrested in Russia
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in SecurityNewsRussian authorities arrested ransomware affiliate Mikhail Matveev, aka Wazawaka, for developing malware and ties to hacking groups. Russian authorities arrested a ransomware affiliate, Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev (also known as Wazawaka, Uhodiransomwar, m1x, and Boriselcin), and charged him for developing malware and his role in several hacking groups. The man was arrested in Kaliningrad, Russia, law…
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Wanted Russian Cybercriminal Linked to Hive and LockBit Ransomware Has Been Arrested
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in SecurityNewsA Russian cybercriminal wanted in the U.S. in connection with LockBit and Hive ransomware operations has been arrested by law enforcement authorities in the country.According to a news report from Russian media outlet RIA Novosti, Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev has been accused of developing a malicious program designed to encrypt files and seek ransom in return…
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Verhaftung von Wazawaka: Russland nimmt berüchtigten Ransomware-Entwickler fest
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in SecurityNewsVerhaftung von Wazawaka: Russland gelingt die Festnahme eines lange gesuchten Ransomware-Entwicklers von Hive, LockBit und Babuk. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/malware/verhaftung-von-wazawaka-russland-nimmt-beruechtigten-ransomware-entwickler-fest-304967.html
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Italian football club Bologna FC says company data stolen during ransomware attack
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/italian-football-club-blogna-fc-ransomware
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Russia arrests cybercriminal Wazawaka for ties with ransomware gangs
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in SecurityNewsRussian law enforcement has arrested and indicted notorious ransomware affiliate Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev (also known as Wazawaka, Uhodiransomwar, m1x, and Boriselcin) for developing malware and his involvement in several hacking groups. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russia-arrests-cybercriminal-wazawaka-for-ties-with-ransomware-gangs/
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Bologna FC confirms data breach after RansomHub ransomware attack
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in SecurityNewsBologna Football Club 1909 has confirmed it suffered a ransomware attack after its stolen data was leaked online by the RansomHub extortion group. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bologna-fc-confirms-data-breach-after-ransomhub-ransomware-attack/
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Ransomware Gangs Seek Pen Testers to Boost Quality
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in SecurityNewsQualified applicants must be able to test ransomware encryption and find bugs that might enable defenders to jailbreak the malware. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/ransomware-gangs-seek-pen-testers-boost-professionalism
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Zyxel Firewalls Targeted by Helldown Ransomware: CVE-2024-11667 Exploited
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in SecurityNewsZyxel Firewalls have become a key target in recent cyberattacks, with attackers exploiting a critical vulnerability to deploy the dangerous Helldown ransomware. The German CERT (CERT-Bund) has issued a warning alongside Zyxel detailing the extent of these attacks and outlining immediate steps that organizations must take to protect their network devices. First seen on thecyberexpress.com…
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Schneider Electric ransomware crew demands $125k paid in baguettes
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in SecurityNews
Tags: ransomwareFirst seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/05/schneider_electric_cybersecurity_incident/
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Helldown Zyxel-Firewalls mit möglicher Zero-Day-Schwachstelle
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/neue-ransomware-helldown-analyse-zyxel-firewalls-a-700f77fe9bb21c4be52f7a6e26981a7e/
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Medusa Ransomware: Hacker machen Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
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in SecurityNewsAuch Cyberkriminelle pflegen neben der direkten Kommunikation mit dem Opfer ihre Außendarstellung. Denn Reputation ist ein wichtiger Erfolgsfaktor für Ransomware-as-a-Service-Unternehmen. Der Großteil der Öffentlichkeitsarbeit findet im Darknet statt. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/medusa-ransomware-hacker-machen-oeffentlichkeitsarbeit
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VPN vulnerabilities, weak credentials fuel ransomware attacks
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in SecurityNewsAttackers leveraging virtual private network (VPN) vulnerabilities and weak passwords for initial access contributed to nearly 30% of ransomware attacks, according to Corvus … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/28/vpn-weak-credentials-ransomware-attacks/
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SMOKEDHAM Backdoor: UNC2465’s Stealth Weapon for Extortion and Ransomware Campaigns
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in SecurityNewsA comprehensive analysis by TRAC Labs has shed light on the SMOKEDHAM backdoor, a malicious tool leveraged by the financially motivated threat actor UNC2465. Active since 2019, SMOKEDHAM plays a... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/smokedham-backdoor-unc2465s-stealth-weapon-for-extortion-and-ransomware-campaigns/
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Ransomware payments are now a critical business decision
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in SecurityNewsDespite the efforts of law enforcement agencies to stop and bring to justice those responsible for ransomware attacks, the situation is not improving. While authorities do not … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/28/ransomware-payment-demands/
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Ransomware Groups Targeting VPNs for Initial Access: Report
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/ransomware-groups-targeting-vpns-for-initial-access-report
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Ransomware attack on Blue Yonder disrupts retailers ahead of holidays
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/ransomware-attack-on-blue-yonder-disrupts-retailers-ahead-of-holidays
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MSSP Market Update: Blue Yonder Ransomware Incident Hits Retailers
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/mssp-market-update-blue-yonder-ransomware-incident-hits-retailers
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CyberVolk analysis explores ransomware, hacktivism interconnections
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Tags: ransomwareFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/cybervolk-analysis-explores-ransomware-hacktivism-interconnections
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Hoboken closes city hall, local courts after pre-Thanksgiving ransomware attack
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/hoboken-closes-city-hall-ransomware
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BIC, Starbucks, Morrisons continue recovery after Blue Yonder ransomware attack
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/starbucks-bic-morrisons-blue-yonder-supply-chain-attack-ransomware
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Columbus, Ohio, confirms 500K people affected by Rhysida ransomware attack
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/04/columbus_rhysida_ransomware/
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CyberVolk Analysis Explores Ransomware, Hacktivism Connections
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Tags: ransomwareFirst seen on packetstormsecurity.com Jump to article: packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/36642/CyberVolk-Analysis-Explores-Ransomware-Hacktivism-Connections.html
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Starbucks, Supermarkets Targeted in Ransomware Attack
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in SecurityNewsBlue Yonder, a prominent supply chain software provider, has been targeted in a ransomware attack, leading to disruption at major retail outlets. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/blue-yonder-ransomware-attack/
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Gaming Engines: An Undetected Playground for Malware Loaders
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in SecurityNewsey Points Introduction Cybercriminals constantly try to evolve their tactics and techniques, aiming to increase infections. Their need to stay undetected pushes them to innovate and discover new methods of delivering and executing malicious code, which can result in credentials theft and even ransomware encryption. Check Point Research discovered a new undetected technique that uses…
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Pro-Russian Hacktivists Launch Branded Ransomware Operations
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in SecurityNewsA pro-Russian hacktivist collective, CyberVolk, has launched its own ransomware-as-a-service operations, SentinelLabs has found First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/russian-hacktivists-branded/
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INTERPOL Busts African Cybercrime: 1,006 Arrests, 134,089 Malicious Networks Dismantled
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in SecurityNewsAn INTERPOL-led operation has led to the arrest of 1,006 suspects across 19 African countries and the takedown of 134,089 malicious infrastructures and networks as part of a coordinated effort to disrupt cybercrime in the continent.Dubbed Serengeti, the law enforcement exercise took place between September 2 and October 31, 2024, and targeted criminals behind ransomware,…
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Einzelhandelskette in Großbritannien von Cyberangriff auf IT-Dienstleister betroffen
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in SecurityNewsStarbucks, Other Retailers Hit by Ransomware Attack on Tech Provider First seen on wsj.com Jump to article: www.wsj.com/articles/starbucks-other-retailers-hit-by-ransomware-attack-on-tech-provider-98314528