Tag: ransomware
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US, Australia, Canada warn of ‘fast flux’ scheme used by ransomware gangs
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in SecurityNewsRansomware gangs and Russian government hackers are increasingly turning to an old tactic called “fast flux” to hide the location of infrastructure used in cyberattacks. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/us-australia-canada-warn-of-fast-flux-ransomware-rusia
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Texas State Bar warns of data breach after INC ransomware claims attack
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in SecurityNewsThe State Bar of Texas is warning it suffered a data breach after the INC ransomware gang claimed to have breached the organization and began leaking samples of stolen data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/texas-state-bar-warns-of-data-breach-after-inc-ransomware-claims-attack/
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Hunters International Linked to Hive Ransomware in Attacks on Windows, Linux, and ESXi Systems
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in SecurityNewsHunters International, a ransomware group suspected to be a rebrand of the infamous Hive ransomware, has been linked to widespread attacks targeting Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, SunOS, and ESXi systems. Emerging in October 2023, the group has gained notoriety for its sophisticated techniques in data exfiltration and extortion. Cybersecurity researchers have noted similarities between Hunters International’s…
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Qilin Operators Imitate ScreenConnect Login Page to Deploy Ransomware and Gain Admin Access
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Tags: access, attack, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, group, login, monitoring, msp, phishing, ransomware, service, sophos, threatIn a recent cyberattack attributed to the Qilin ransomware group, threat actors successfully compromised a Managed Service Provider (MSP) by mimicking the login page of ScreenConnect, a popular Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tool. The attack, which occurred in January 2025, highlights the growing sophistication of phishing campaigns targeting MSPs to exploit downstream customers. Sophos’…
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HellCat ransomware: what you need to know
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Tags: ransomwareHellCat – the ransomware gang that has been known to demand payment… in baguettes! First seen on tripwire.com Jump to article: www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/hellcat-ransomware-what-you-need-know
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Neun von zehn Gesundheitseinrichtungen sind höchst gefährdet
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in SecurityNews89 Prozent der Einrichtungen des Gesundheitswesens weisen Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)-Geräte in ihren Netzwerken auf, die zum gefährdetsten Prozent gehören. Diese verfügen über bereits bekannte ausgenutzte Schwachstellen (Known Exploited Vulnerability, KEV), die zudem von Ransomware-Gruppen genutzt werden, sowie über unsichere Verbindungen zum Internet. Dies ist eins der Ergebnisse des neuen Reports ‘State of CPS…
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EvilCorp and RansomHub Collaborate to Launch Worldwide Attacks on Organizations
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in SecurityNewsEvilCorp, a sanctioned Russia-based cybercriminal enterprise, has been observed collaborating with RansomHub, one of the most active ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations. This partnership has heightened the threat landscape, as both entities leverage advanced tools and techniques to target organizations across the globe. EvilCorp: A History of Cybercrime EvilCorp, led by Maksim Yakubets, has long been notorious…
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Hunters International Ransomware Gang Rebranding, Shifting Focus
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in SecurityNewsThe notorious cybercrime group Hunters International is dropping ransomware to focus on data theft and extortion. The post Hunters International Ransomware Gang Rebranding, Shifting Focus appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/hunters-international-ransomware-gang-rebranding-shifting-focus/
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Sensitive Data Breached in Highline Schools Ransomware Incident
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in SecurityNewsHighline Public Schools revealed that sensitive personal, financial and medical data was accessed by ransomware attackers during the September 2024 incident First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/sensitive-data-highline-ransomware/
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Crimelords at Hunters International tell lackeys ransomware too ‘risky’
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in SecurityNewsBosses say theft now the name of the game with a shift in tactics, apparent branding First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/02/hunters_international_rebrand/
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Threat actor using vishing, MS QuickAssist and Teams can potentially drop ransomware
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/threat-actor-using-vishing-ms-quickassist-and-teams-can-potentially-drop-ransomware
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National Presto Industries claimed to be compromised by InterLock ransomware gang
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Tags: ransomwareFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/national-presto-industries-claimed-to-be-compromised-by-interlock-ransomware-gang
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Medical Imaging Practice Notifying Patients of Recent Hack
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in SecurityNewsLawsuits Allege Cybercrime Gang Medusa Stole Data of 132,000 People. An Arizona-based medical imaging practice with locations in 11 states is notifying patients that their data was compromised in a January cyberattack. Litigation filed against the company allege ransomware gang Medusa stole sensitive data pertaining to at least 132,000 people in the incident. First seen…
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Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis: Seceon Platform vs. Siloed Cybersecurity Solutions for a 5,000+ Staff Hospital in the USA
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in SecurityNewsCyber threats targeting healthcare organizations are at an all-time high, with ransomware, insider threats, medical device exploits, and data breaches putting patient data and hospital operations at risk. To defend against these threats, hospitals have traditionally relied on siloed security tools, which result in high costs, operational complexity, and slow response times. This analysis compares…
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3 Ways the UK Government Plans to Tighten Cyber Security Rules with New Bill
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Tags: attack, country, cyber, government, infrastructure, ransomware, regulation, resilience, service, updateAmid a sharp spike in ransomware attacks disrupting essential services and critical infrastructure, the U.K. government has set out the scope of its upcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill for the first time. It aims to patch the holes in the country’s existing cyber regulations and protect critical infrastructure from ransomware and other attack types.…
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Unhealthy Cybersecurity Postures
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in SecurityNewsUpdates from Enzoic’s Threat Research Team In the last Enzoic research update, we briefly discussed the travails of the healthcare industry and their challenges in establishing a successful cybersecurity posture in the face of a salivating cadre of identity thieves and ransomware operators. In the intervening few weeks, more analyses have been published, including the……
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MSPs remain targets for ransomware attacks
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in SecurityNewsChannel advised to increase efforts to protect against cyber attacks as they continue to be in the sights of criminals First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/microscope/news/366621856/MSPs-remain-targets-for-ransomware-attacks
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Threat-informed defense for operational technology: Moving from information to action
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Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, blueteam, cloud, control, crime, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, finance, fortinet, framework, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, law, malicious, malware, mitre, network, phishing, PurpleTeam, ransomware, RedTeam, resilience, risk, service, soar, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, usaThe rise of cybercrime-as-a-service Today’s macro threat landscape is a flourishing ecosystem of cybercrime facilitated by crime-as-a-service (CaaS) models. Cybercriminal networks now operate like legitimate businesses, with specialized units dedicated to activities such as money laundering, malware development, and spear phishing. This ecosystem lowers the barrier to entry for cybercrime, enabling low-skilled adversaries to launch…
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Malaysian Airport’s Cyber Disruption a Warning for Asia
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in SecurityNewsTransportation facilities and networks slowly adapt to changes and threats, leaving them vulnerable to agile cyberattackers, as demonstrated by the $10 million ransomware attack. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/malaysian-airport-cyber-disruption-warning-asia
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Prince Ransomware An Automated Open-Source Ransomware Builder Freely Available on GitHub
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Tags: attack, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, exploit, github, healthcare, open-source, programming, ransomware, toolThe cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a concerning development with the emergence of >>Prince Ransomware,
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For healthcare orgs, disaster recovery means making sure docs can save lives during ransomware infection
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in SecurityNewsOrganizational, technological resilience combined defeat the disease that is cybercrime First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/02/disaster_recovery_healthcare/
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10 best practices for vulnerability management according to CISOs
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Tags: api, attack, automation, best-practice, business, ceo, cio, ciso, control, cybersecurity, data, detection, framework, group, incident response, metric, mitre, penetration-testing, programming, ransomware, risk, risk-management, service, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management1. Culture Achieving a successful vulnerability management program starts with establishing a cybersecurity-minded culture across the organization. Many CISOs admitted to facing historical cultural problems, with one summing it up well. “Our cybersecurity culture was pretty laissez-faire until we got hit with Log4J and then a ransomware attack,” he told CSO. “These events were an…
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Balancing data protection and clinical usability in healthcare
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in SecurityNewsIn this Help Net Security interview, Aaron Weismann, CISO at Main Line Health, discusses the growing ransomware threat in healthcare and why the sector remains a prime target. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/02/aaron-weismann-main-line-health-healthcare-data-protection/
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Das gehört in Ihr Security-Toolset
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Tags: access, ai, antivirus, authentication, backup, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, firewall, gartner, governance, iam, identity, incident response, intelligence, iot, malware, mfa, ml, mobile, network, password, ransomware, risk, saas, service, software, spyware, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementLesen Sie, welche Werkzeuge essenziell sind, um Unternehmen gegen Cybergefahren abzusichern.Sicherheitsentscheider sind mit einer sich kontinuierlich verändernden Bedrohungslandschaft, einem zunehmend strengeren, regulatorischen Umfeld und immer komplexeren IT-Infrastrukturen konfrontiert. Auch deshalb wird die Qualität ihrer Sicherheits-Toolsets immer wichtiger.Das Problem ist nur, dass die Bandbreite der heute verfügbaren Cybersecurity-Lösungen überwältigend ist. Für zusätzliche Verwirrung sorgen dabei nicht…
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Ransomware bei einer Stadtmarketing-Gesellschaft in Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
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in SecurityNewsCyberangriff auf Heilbronn Marketing: Kundendaten in Gefahr? First seen on stimme.de Jump to article: www.stimme.de/heilbronn/stadt-heilbronn/heilbronn-marketing-opfer-cyberattacke-hacker-angriff-kunden-daten-art-5039414
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Ransomware Threatens 93% of Industries”, Resilience Is Critical
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Tags: breach, business, cyber, data, data-breach, malicious, ransomware, resilience, software, threatRansomware continues to be one of the most disruptive cyber threats, with recent data revealing that it affects 93% of industries globally. According to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, ransomware is implicated in one-third of all data breaches, underscoring its widespread impact across sectors. This malicious software encrypts critical business data and demands payment…
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The UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will boost standards and increase costs
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Tags: attack, breach, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, government, healthcare, msp, ransomware, resilience, service, technologyWhy is it needed?: In 2024, the NCSC responded to 430 cybersecurity incidents, including 89 it said were rated as “nationally significant.” That included the large ransomware attack on the NHS pathology services provider Synnovis last June that ended up costing an estimated £32.7 million ($42 million) to fix.”Last year’s cyber attack on a supplier…
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Sam’s Club investigating attack claim linked to Clop ransomware
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in SecurityNewsThe prolific gang is linked to the exploitation of critical flaws in Cleo file transfer software. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/sams-club-clop-ransomware/744093/