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Mega US healthcare payments network restores system 9 months after ransomware attack
2024-11-20 18:01

Change Healthcare’s $2 billion recovery is still a work in progress Still reeling from its February ransomware attack, Change Healthcare confirms its clearinghouse services are back up and...

Five backup lessons learned from the UnitedHealth ransomware attack
2024-11-20 06:00

The ransomware attack on UnitedHealth earlier this year is quickly becoming the healthcare industry’s version of Colonial Pipeline, prompting congressional testimony, lawmaker scrutiny and...

Russian suspected Phobos ransomware admin extradited to US over $16M extortion
2024-11-19 21:55

This malware is FREE for EVERY crook ($300 decryption keys sold separately) A Russian citizen has been extradited from South Korea to the United States to face charges related to his alleged role...

Helldown ransomware exploits Zyxel VPN flaw to breach networks
2024-11-19 17:00

The new 'Helldown' ransomware operation is believed to target vulnerabilities in Zyxel firewalls to breach corporate networks, allowing them to steal data and encrypt devices. [...]

Phobos ransomware administrator faces US cybercrime charges
2024-11-19 10:20

The Justice Department unsealed criminal charges against Evgenii Ptitsyn, 42, a Russian national, for allegedly administering the sale, distribution, and operation of Phobos ransomware. Ptitsyn...

New 'Helldown' Ransomware Variant Expands Attacks to VMware and Linux Systems
2024-11-19 09:40

Cybersecurity 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...

US charges Phobos ransomware admin after South Korea extradition
2024-11-18 19:47

Evgenii Ptitsyn, a Russian national and suspected administrator of the Phobos ransomware operation, was extradited from South Korea and is facing cybercrime charges in the United States. [...]

5 BCDR Oversights That Leave You Exposed to Ransomware
2024-11-14 12:10

Ransomware isn’t just a buzzword; it’s one of the most dreaded challenges businesses face in this increasingly digitized world. Ransomware attacks are not only increasing in frequency but also in...

ShrinkLocker ransomware scrambled your files? Free decryption tool to the rescue
2024-11-14 00:14

Plus: CISA's ScubaGear dives deep to fix M365 misconfigs Bitdefender has released a free decryption tool that can unlock data encrypted by the ShrinkLocker ransomware.…

Ransomware fiends boast they've stolen 1.4TB from US pharmacy network
2024-11-13 19:10

American Associated Pharmacies yet to officially confirm infection American Associated Pharmacies (AAP) is the latest US healthcare organization to have had its data stolen and encrypted by...