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Patelco shuts down banking systems following ransomware attack
2024-07-02 17:47

Patelco Credit Union has disclosed it experienced a ransomware attack that led to the proactive shutdown of several of its customer-facing banking systems to contain the incident's impact.Patelco is an American credit union with assets exceeding $9 billion.

Affirm fears customer info pilfered during ransomware raid at Evolve Bank
2024-07-02 13:16

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How MFA Failures are Fueling a 500% Surge in Ransomware Losses
2024-07-02 11:00

The cybersecurity threat landscape has witnessed a dramatic and alarming rise in the average ransomware payment, an increase exceeding 500%. Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, revealed in...

Meet Brain Cipher — The new ransomware behind Indonesia's data center attack
2024-06-29 14:14

The new Brain Cipher ransomware operation has begun targeting organizations worldwide, gaining media attention for a recent attack on Indonesia's temporary National Data Center. Indonesia is building out National Data Centers to securely store servers used by the government for online services and data hosting.

BlackSuit ransomware gang claims attack on KADOKAWA corporation
2024-06-27 22:57

The BlackSuit ransomware gang claimed a recent cyberattack on KADOKAWA corporation and is now threatening to publish stolen data if a ransom is not paid. While KADOKAWA revealed that they suffered a ransomware attack, they had not shared what ransomware operation was behind the attack.

Rust-Based P2PInfect Botnet Evolves with Miner and Ransomware Payloads
2024-06-27 14:31

The peer-to-peer malware botnet known as P2PInfect has been found targeting misconfigured Redis servers with ransomware and cryptocurrency miners. The development marks the threat's transition...

Ransomware Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know In 2024
2024-06-27 11:00

TechRepublic's cheat sheet about ransomware is an overview of this malware threat. As ransomware attacks have grown into the public consciousness, attackers have taken to crafting payloads that clearly indicate that a device has simply been hacked and that victims must pay the hackers to return access.

Chinese Cyberspies Employ Ransomware in Attacks for Diversion
2024-06-27 04:20

Cyberespionage groups have been using ransomware as a tactic to make attack attribution more challenging, distract defenders, or for a financial reward as a secondary goal to data theft. A joint report from SentinelLabs and Recorded Future analysts presents the case of ChamelGang, a suspected Chinese advanced persistent threat that has been using the CatB ransomware strain in attacks that impact high-profile organizations worldwide.

New ransomware, infostealers pose growing risk in 2024
2024-06-27 04:00

"Each iteration of this report highlights startling new trends: novel malware is growing with no signs of stopping, and threat actors are highly motivated, be it for financial gain or to create chaos," said Ismael Valenzuela, VP of Threat Research and Intelligence at BlackBerry. "In a year where over 50 countries are holding elections, geopolitical tensions are at an all-time high, and every nation will soon be fixated on the Olympic Games, the threat landscape can feel overwhelming to navigate. This report provides a snapshot of where threat actors are looking, how they are operating, and what we can expect in the coming months so defenders can be one step ahead," added Valenzuela.

Chinese and N. Korean Hackers Target Global Infrastructure with Ransomware
2024-06-26 10:13

Threat actors with suspected ties to China and North Korea have been linked to ransomware and data encryption attacks targeting government and critical infrastructure sectors across the world...