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Ransomware at IT Services Provider Synoptek
2019-12-28 01:49

Synoptek, a California business that provides cloud hosting and IT management services to more than a thousand customer nationwide, suffered a ransomware attack this week that has disrupted...

Ransomware Attackers May Lurk for Months, FBI Warns
2019-12-27 15:04

LockerGoga and MegaCortex Gangs May First Ransack Networks for Sensitive DataWarning: Attackers wielding LockerGoga and MegaCortex ransomware have been hitting large corporate networks, sometimes...

What About Ransomware?
2019-12-23 19:33

MK Palmore of Palo Alto Networks on How to Improve Prevention, ResponseRansomware: It's the cybercrime "gift" that won't stop taking. What can organizations do to improve prevention, detection and...

Maze Ransomware Gang Names More Alleged Victims
2019-12-23 16:48

Criminals Confirm Florida City of Pensacola Hit, Threaten to Dump Stolen DataThe gang behind Maze ransomware now lists 21 alleged victims on its website that it says have not paid a demanded...

Ransomware 2.0: Cybercrime Gangs Apply APT-Style Tactics
2019-12-23 11:33

While run-of-the-mill ransomware attacks continue, some crypto-locking malware gangs are bringing more advanced hacking skills to bear against targets, seeking the maximum possible payout, says...

Analysis: The Latest Ransomware Targets
2019-12-20 09:48

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report discusses the recent ransomware attacks on the city of New Orleans as well as other units of local government and schools. Also featured: discussion...

Maze Ransomware Operators Publish Victim Data Online
2019-12-19 08:37

As if having their data encrypted wasn’t bad enough, businesses that fell victim to Maze ransomware now face another threat: their data could become public. read more

Ransomware Risk Management: 11 Essential Steps
2019-12-18 21:48

Tips From a Cybersecurity Veteran on Winning the BattleIn this in-depth blog, a long-time cybersecurity specialist who recently joined the staff of Information Security Media Group sizes up...

Maze Ransomware Gang Dumps Purported Victim List
2019-12-17 12:48

Cybercrime Gang's 'Naming and Shaming' Ties to Pressure Victims Into PayingThe gang behind Maze ransomware has begun publicly identifying its victims and listing data that it exfiltrated from...

Ransomware-seized New Orleans declares state of emergency
2019-12-17 12:14

There are signs that the attackers used the particularly pernicious Ryuk strain of ransomware.