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Cybersec chiefs team up with insurers to say 'no' to ransomware bullies
2024-05-14 16:15

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INC ransomware source code selling on hacking forums for $300,000
2024-05-13 20:22

A cybercriminal using the name "Salfetka" claims to be selling the source code of INC Ransom, a ransomware-as-a-service operation launched in August 2023. Simultaneously with the alleged sale, the INC Ransom operation is undergoing changes that might suggest a rift between its core team members or plans to move to a new chapter that will involve using a new encryptor.

Botnet sent millions of emails in LockBit Black ransomware campaign
2024-05-13 19:08

Since April, millions of phishing emails have been sent through the Phorpiex botnet to conduct a large-scale LockBit Black ransomware campaign. The LockBit Black encryptor deployed in these attacks is likely built using the LockBit 3.0 builder leaked by a disgruntled developer on Twitter in September 2022.

Uncle Sam urges action after Black Basta ransomware infects Ascension
2024-05-13 18:30

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Black Basta Ransomware Strikes 500+ Entities Across North America, Europe, and Australia
2024-05-13 10:01

The Black Basta ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has targeted more than 500 private industry and critical infrastructure entities in North America, Europe, and Australia since its...

Ransomware negotiator weighs in on the extortion payment debate with El Reg
2024-05-12 20:03

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CISA: Black Basta ransomware breached over 500 orgs worldwide
2024-05-11 14:09

CISA and the FBI said today that Black Basta ransomware affiliates breached over 500 organizations between April 2022 and May 2024. "Black Basta affiliates have targeted over 500 private industry and critical infrastructure entities, including healthcare organizations, in North America, Europe, and Australia," CISA said.

The Week in Ransomware - May 10th 2024 - Chipping away at LockBit
2024-05-10 22:01

After many months of taunting law enforcement and offering a million-dollar reward to anyone who could reveal his identity, the FBI and NCA have done just that, revealing the name of LockBitSupp, the operator of the LockBit ransomware operation. The LockBit operation has been on a revenge spree, leaking the names of 119 victims allegedly attacked by the ransomware operation.

Ascension redirects ambulances after suspected ransomware attack
2024-05-10 18:51

Ascension, a major U.S. healthcare network, is diverting ambulances from several hospitals due to a suspected ransomware attack that has been causing clinical operation disruptions and system outages since Wednesday. The attack also took down some phone systems and systems for ordering tests, procedures, and medications.

Ohio Lottery ransomware attack impacts over 538,000 individuals
2024-05-10 15:38

The Ohio Lottery is sending data breach notification letters to over 538,000 individuals affected by a cyberattack that hit the organization's systems on Christmas Eve. "On or about December 24, 2023, the Ohio Lottery detected unauthorized access to our internal office network as a result of a cybersecurity incident that resulted in the exposure of the data we maintain. The incident did not impact the gaming network," the Ohio Lottery said.