Tag: ransomware
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Healthcare org Equinox notifies 21K patients and staff of data theft
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in SecurityNewsRansomware scum LockBit claims it did the dirty deed First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/20/equinox_patients_employees_data/
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September a quiet month for ransomware attacks
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in SecurityNewsNotable ransomware attacks in September involved a Rhode Island public school district, a Texas hospital system, and Kawasaki Motors’ European branch…. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366613742/September-a-quiet-month-for-ransomware-attacks
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Russian Phobos ransomware operator faces cybercrime charges
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in SecurityNewsRussian Phobos ransomware operator Evgenii Ptitsyn, accused of managing attacks, was extradited from South Korea to the US to face cybercrime charges. Russian Phobos ransomware operator Evgenii Ptitsyn, suspected of playing a key role in the ransomware operations, was extradited from South Korea to the US to face cybercrime charges. According to the DoJ, the…
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Russian suspected Phobos ransomware admin extradited to US over $16M extortion
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in SecurityNewsThis malware is FREE for EVERY crook ($300 decryption keys sold separately) First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/19/suspected_phobos_admin/
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Russian Ransomware Gangs on the Hunt for Pen Testers
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in SecurityNewsIn further proof of the professionalization of Russian cybercriminal groups, ransomware gangs have been posting job ads for security positions such as pen testers, looking to boost their ransomware deployment operations. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/russian-ransomware-gangs-hunt-pen-testers
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TSA not monitoring transportation sector efforts to stop ransomware, watchdog says
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/tsa-not-monitoring-transportation-ransomware-efforts-hearing-gao
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Oklahoma Hospital Says Ransomware Hack Hits 133,000 People
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in SecurityNewsIncident Is Among Growing List of Attacks on Small, Rural Hospitals. An Oklahoma hospital quickly restored its IT systems after a ransomware attack in September, but the 62-bed hospital could not recover some data and later learned that hackers may have accessed the personal information of 133,000 people. The attack is the latest involving a…
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Over 133K Oklahoma medical center patients hit by ransomware intrusion
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Tags: ransomwareFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/over-133k-oklahoma-medical-center-patients-hit-by-ransomware-intrusion
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Akira ransomware exposes data from dozens of victims
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/akira-ransomware-exposes-data-from-dozens-of-victims
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KnowBe4 named as first member of CRC Trusted Partner Program, leading the way in security culture to mitigate ransomware
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Tags: ransomwareFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/knowbe4-named-as-first-member-of-crc-trusted-partner-program-leading-the-way-in-security-culture-to-mitigate-ransomware
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Upstart SafePay ransomware group uses LockBit builder, claims 22 victims
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/safepay-ransomware-obscure-group-uses-lockbit-builder-claims-22-victims
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Helldown Ransomware Group Tied to Zyxel’s Firewall Exploits
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in SecurityNewsFirewall Vendor Warns Attackers Using Valid Credentials They Previously Stole. Attackers wielding an emerging strain of ransomware called Helldown have been gaining a foothold in victims’ networks by exploiting a previously unknown flaw in their Zyxel firewalls, security researchers warn. Zyxel has warned attackers may be using valid credentials they previously stole. First seen on…
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‘Phobos’ Ransomware Cybercriminal Extradited From South Korea
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in SecurityNewsAccording to the unsealed criminal charges, the operation is believed to have running for nearly four years. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/phobos-ransomware-cybercriminal-extradited-south-korea
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Russian Man Extradited to US, Face Charges in Phobos Ransomware Operation
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in SecurityNewsRussian national Evgenii Ptitsyn, linked to Phobos ransomware, faces U.S. charges for extortion and hacking, with over $16M… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/russian-hacker-extradite-us-phobos-ransomware-charges/
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Helldown ransomware exploits Zyxel VPN flaw to breach networks
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in SecurityNewsThe new ‘Helldown’ ransomware operation is believed to target vulnerabilities in Zyxel firewalls to breach corporate networks, allowing them to steal data and encrypt devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/helldown-ransomware-exploits-zyxel-vpn-flaw-to-breach-networks/
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New Threat Report from Cato Networks Reveals Ransomware Gangs Recruiting Penetration Testers to Improve Effectiveness of Attacks
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in SecurityNewsCato Networks, the SASE leader, today published the Q3 2024 Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report, which provides insights into the threat landscape across several key areas: hacking communities and the dark web, enterprise security and network security. “Ransomware is one of the most pervasive threats in the cybersecurity landscape. It impacts everyone”, businesses and consumers”,…
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Helldown Ransomware Expands to Target VMware and Linux Systems
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in SecurityNewsHelldown ransomware has expanded its reach to target Linux and VMware systems, exploiting Zyxel firewall vulnerabilities and exfiltrating data First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/helldown-ransomware-target-vmware/
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Russian Phobos Ransomware Operator Extradited to US
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in SecurityNewsEvgenii Ptitsyn was extradited from South Korea to the US to face charges for his alleged involvement in administering the Phobos ransomware. The post Russian Phobos Ransomware Operator Extradited to US appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/russian-phobos-ransomware-operator-extradited-to-us/
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Ransomware Evolution: From Triple-Quadruple Extortion to RaaS
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in SecurityNewsIn 1989, the first ransomware attack was recorded. It was the foundational ground that laid the wave of digital invasions that the world has been witnessing with an attack occuring every two seconds. From the monetary aspect, a 30% increase in damage is seen every year. The amount is expected to cross $265 billion by……
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US extradites Russian accused of extorting millions in Phobos ransomware payments
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in SecurityNewsPhobos ransomware has been used to extort at least $16 million from over a thousand victims globally, according to the DOJ First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/11/19/us-extradites-russian-accused-of-extorting-millions-in-phobos-ransomware-payments/
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A glimmer of good news on the ransomware front, as encryption rates plummet
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in SecurityNewsNo-one would be bold enough to say that the ransomware problem is receding, but a newly-published report by Microsoft does deliver a slither of encour… First seen on tripwire.com Jump to article: www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/glimmer-good-news-ransomware-front-encryption-rates-plummet
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Ransomware Gangs on Recruitment Drive for Pen Testers
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in SecurityNewsRansomware groups are recruiting pen testers from the dark web to expand their operations, as revealed by Cato Network’s Q3 2024 SASE Threat Report First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ransomware-gangs-pen-testers/
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Akira Ransomware Drops 30 Victims on Leak Site in One Day
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in SecurityNewsCyberint has observed the Akira ransomware group leaking in a single day the information allegedly stolen from 32 victims. The post Akira Ransomware Drops 30 Victims on Leak Site in One Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/akira-ransomware-drops-30-victims-on-leak-site-in-one-day/
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Phobos Ransomware Admin as Part of International Hacking Operation
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in SecurityNewsThe U.S. Department of Justice unsealed criminal charges today against Evgenii Ptitsyn, a 42-year-old Russian national accused of being a key figure in the notorious Phobos ransomware syndicate. Ptitsyn was extradited from South Korea and made his initial appearance in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland on November 4. Phobos ransomware has been…
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New ‘Helldown’ Ransomware Variant Expands Attacks to VMware and Linux Systems
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have shed light on a Linux variant of a relatively new ransomware strain called Helldown, suggesting that the threat actors are broadening their attack focus.”Helldown deploys Windows ransomware derived from the LockBit 3.0 code,” Sekoia said in a report shared with The Hacker News. “Given the recent development of ransomware targeting ESX, it…
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Suspected Phobos Ransomware Admin Extradited to US
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in SecurityNewsA Russian national suspected of involvement in Phobos ransomware has appeared in court in the US First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/phobos-ransomware-admin-extradited/
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Phobos ransomware administrator faces US cybercrime charges
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in SecurityNewsThe Justice Department unsealed criminal charges against Evgenii Ptitsyn, 42, a Russian national, for allegedly administering the sale, distribution, and operation of Phobos … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/19/phobos-ransomware-cybercrime-charges/
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Phobos Ransomware Administrator Extradited to US to Face Charges
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in SecurityNewsEvgenii Ptitsyn, a Russian national, faces a 13-count indictment for his alleged role in a global ransomware scheme that extorted millions from over 1,000 victims. In a significant victory for... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/phobos-ransomware-administrator-extradited-to-us-to-face-charges/
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Great Plains Regional Medical Center ransomware attack impacted 133,000 individuals
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in SecurityNewsA ransomware attack on Great Plains Regional Medical Center compromised personal data of 133,000 individuals, exposing sensitive information. On September 8, 2024, Great Plains Regional Medical Center (Oklahoma) suffered a ransomware attack. The organization launched an investigation into the incident with the help of a cybersecurity firm. The healthcare center discovered that a threat actor…