Tag: ransomware
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Romanian Netwalker ransomware affiliate sentenced to 20 years in prison
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in SecurityNewsDaniel Christian Hulea, a Romanian man charged for his involvement in NetWalker ransomware attacks, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to computer fraud conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy in June. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/romanian-netwalker-ransomware-affiliate-sentenced-to-20-years-in-prison/
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NetWalker Ransomware Operator Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
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in SecurityNewsA Romanian man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in the notorious NetWalker ransomware attacks. The sentencing, which took place in the Middle District of Florida, also included a forfeiture order of $21.5 million in illicit proceeds, as well as restitution payments totaling $14,991,580.01. Daniel Christian Hulea, 30, of Jucu…
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Wo Europas größte IT-Bedrohungen liegen
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in SecurityNewsEin neuer Bericht hat einen beunruhigenden Anstieg von Cyberangriffen in Europa enthüllt. KI-Phishing, Ransomware und Lieferkettenschwachstellen dominieren. Organisationen stehen vor der Herausforderung, ihre Abwehrstrategien zu modernisieren, um diesen raffinierten Bedrohungen zu begegnen. First seen on itsicherheit-online.com Jump to article: www.itsicherheit-online.com/news/cybersecurity/europas-groesste-it-bedrohungen/
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NotLockBit Previously Unknown Ransomware Attack Windows macOS
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in SecurityNewsA new and advanced ransomware family, dubbed NotLockBit, has emerged as a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape, closely mimicking the behavior and tactics of the notorious LockBit ransomware. NotLockBit notably distinguishes itself by being one of the first ransomware strains designed to effectively attack both macOS and Windows operating systems, showcasing powerful cross-platform capabilities.…
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Romanian National Sentenced to 20 Years for NetWalker Ransomware Attacks
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in SecurityNewsA Romanian man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the devastating NetWalker ransomware attacks. Daniel Christian Hulea, 30, was also ordered to forfeit over... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/romanian-national-sentenced-to-20-years-for-netwalker-ransomware-attacks/
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Play Ransomware Claims Krispy Kreme Breach, Threatens Data Leak
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in SecurityNewsKEY SUMMARY POINTS Krispy Kreme, the beloved doughnut chain, disclosed a data breach on December 11, 2024, in… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/play-ransomware-krispy-kreme-breach-data-leak/
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LockBit ransomware gang teases February 2025 return
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in SecurityNewsAn individual associated with the LockBit ransomware gang has broken cover to tease details of a new phase of the cyber criminal operation’s activity, that they claim is set to begin in February 2025 First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366617379/LockBit-ransomware-gang-teases-February-2025-return
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Breach Roundup: US Seeks Extradition of Alleged LockBit Coder
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in SecurityNewsAlso: Interpol Says ‘Pig Butchering’ Shames Victims, A Data Leak Scandal in Mexico. This week, U.S. asks Israel to extradite an alleged LockBit coder, don’t say pig butchering, and an Apache Struts flaw. A hunt for alleged data thieves in Mexico, Europe probes TikTok and Netfilix fined 4.75 million. A ransomware attack against Texas medical…
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Rhode Island officials warn residents as ransomware group threatens social services data leak
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in SecurityNewsThe personal data of hundreds of thousands of vulnerable residents is at risk after a threat group attacked a state social services database. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/rhode-island-ransomware-social-services/735912/
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Smashing Security podcast #398: Fake CAPTCHAs, Harmageddon, and Krispy Kreme
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in SecurityNewsThis week, we delve into the dark world of fake CAPTCHAs designed to hijack your computer. Plus, the AI safety clock is ticking down is doomsday closer than we think? And to top it off, we uncover the sticky situation of Krispy Kreme facing a ransomware attack. First seen on grahamcluley.com Jump to article: grahamcluley.com/smashing-security-podcast-398/
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US seeks extradition of alleged LockBit ransomware developer from Israel
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in SecurityNewsRostislav Panev, accused of working with the LockBit gang as a developer, has been in Israeli custody since August, and the U.S. wants to extradite him, according to a news report.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/lockbit-suspect-rostislav-panev-us-seeks-extradition-israel
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Medion-Hack? BlackBasta-Ransomware hat angeblich 1,5 TB an Daten kopiert
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Tags: ransomwareCyberkriminelle behaupten, den Vertreiber von elektronischen Produkten Medion erfolgreich attackiert zu haben. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Medion-Hack-BlackBasta-Ransomware-hat-angeblich-1-5-TB-an-Daten-kopiert-10215926.html
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Acumen Threat Analysis: Preparing for 2025
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in SecurityNewsPhishing continues to be the threat vector of choice for adversaries, ransomware continues to deliver the desired financial and destructive results for attackers, while organizations, both public and private, are growing increasingly concerned about the risks posed by insiders. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/acumen-threat-analysis-preparing-for-2025/
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Ransomware in 2024: New players, bigger payouts, and smarter tactics
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in SecurityNewsIn 2024, ransomware remained the top cybersecurity threat to organizations worldwide. New groups filled the void left by law enforcement crackdowns, targeting businesses with … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/19/ransomware-surveys-2024/
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Medion Opfer der Black BastaGruppe (Nov. 2024)
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Tags: ransomwareAnfang Dezember 2024 hatte ich hier im Blog über IT-Probleme beim mittlerweile chinesischen Elektronikhändler Medion berichtet, die auch deren Shop-System beeinträchtigte. Ich hatte das auf einen Ransomware-Befall zurückgeführt, auch wenn es nicht so durch Medion kommuniziert wurde. Nun ist klar, … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/12/19/medion-opfer-der-black-basta-ransomware-gruppe-nov-2024/
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Rhode Island public benefits data breached in Brain Cipher ransomware attack
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/rhode-island-public-benefits-data-breached-in-brain-cipher-ransomware-attack
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Namibia Telecom customer data exposed following ransomware attack
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/namibia-telecom-customer-data-exposed-following-ransomware-attack
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NIS2 Penetration Testing and Compliance
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Tags: attack, breach, compliance, cyber, data, finance, nis-2, penetration-testing, ransomware, threatEvery day, we hear about security threats and attacks on organisations. These threats can range from ransomware and data breaches to leakage of sensitive data. There is no denying that cyber threats have been on the rise, and many organisations have fallen victim to these attacks, leading to financial and reputational losses. Hence, it is……
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The Security Interviews: Martin Lee, Cisco Talos
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in SecurityNewsThreat intel expert and author Martin Lee, EMEA technical lead for security research at Cisco Talos, joins Computer Weekly to mark the 35th anniversary of the first ever ransomware attack First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366617203/The-Security-Interviews-Martin-Lee-Cisco-Talos
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Pennsylvania representative pitches bill to double cyber assistance for local water systems
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in SecurityNewsThe proposed legislation comes amid a surge in ransomware and state-linked attacks against U.S. water utilities. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/pennsylvania-rep-bill-cyber-water/735773/
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Nebraska sues Change Healthcare over security failings that led to medical data breach of over 100 million Americans
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in SecurityNewsNew details emerged about the Change Healthcare ransomware attack in Nebraska’s complaint. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/18/nebraska-sues-change-healthcare-over-security-failings-that-led-to-medical-data-breach-of-over-100-million-americans/
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Attack Exposure: Unpatched Cleo Managed File-Transfer Software
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in SecurityNewsAt Least 200 Servers Still Vulnerable as Ransomware Group Claims Mass Exploits. More than 200 Cleo managed file-transfer servers remain internet-exposed and unpatched, despite warnings of a mass attack targeting critical vulnerabilities in the widely used software. The Clop ransomware operation, which has repeatedly targeted MFT software, claimed credit for the attacks. First seen on…
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A new ransomware regime is now targeting critical systems with weaker networks
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Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, control, corporate, credentials, cybercrime, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, fortinet, group, infrastructure, law, lockbit, malware, mfa, network, ransomware, risk, tactics, usa, vmware, vpn, vulnerability, zyxelThe year 2024’s ransomware shake-up, fueled by law enforcement crackdowns on giants like LockBit, has shifted focus to critical operations, with major attacks this year hitting targets like Halliburton, TfL, and Arkansas water plant.A Dragos study for the third quarter of 2024 highlighted a surge in activity from new groups like RansomHub, Play, and Fog,…
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Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2024
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in SecurityNewsFrom ransomware targeting the NHS to nation-state-backed intrusions, 2024 was another big year for cyber criminals and cyber spooks alike, but they didn’t have it all their own way as the good guys fought back First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366617143/Top-10-cyber-crime-stories-of-2024
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Multicloud-Security von Zscaler – Zero Trust Segmentation soll Ransomware-Angriffe verhindern
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/zscaler-zero-trust-segmentation-netzwerksicherheit-a-bb218220a04159b641a1729cabddbe89/
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Key strategies to enhance cyber resilience
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in SecurityNews
Tags: attack, awareness, backup, banking, breach, business, ceo, compliance, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, finance, government, group, healthcare, incident, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, metric, network, phishing, programming, ransom, ransomware, resilience, risk, security-incident, service, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, training, update, vulnerability, windowsThe faulty CrowdStrike software update that triggered IT outages on a global scale in July was a sobering reminder of the importance of incident response and business continuity plans.The update caused more than eight million Windows devices to crash and take down with them airline reservation systems, hospital and government services, financial and banking applications…
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Top 10 Cyberattacks in 2024 that Stole the Spotlight
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Tags: attack, corporate, cyberattack, data, exploit, infrastructure, ransomware, threat, vulnerabilityCyberattacks this year have escalated into a high-stakes battle, with increasingly advanced attacks targeting critical infrastructure, personal data, and corporate systems. From state-sponsored cyberattacks to ransomware campaigns, the top cyberattacks of 2024 have proven that threat actors have been weaponizing advanced technologies to exploit vulnerabilities in both private and public sectors. First seen on thecyberexpress.com…
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Nebraska AG sues Change Healthcare, UnitedHealth for data theft after ransomware attack
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in SecurityNewsThe 29-page filing alleges violations of Nebraska’s consumer protection and data security laws and says Change Healthcare, which is owned by UnitedHealth Group (UHG), failed to implement proper security measures that exacerbated the data breach, disrupting critical healthcare services across the state.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/nebraska-ag-sues-change-healthcare-unitedhealth-after-ransomware-attack