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CL0P's Ransomware Rampage - Security Measures for 2024
2024-04-09 11:24

2023 CL0P Growth  Emerging in early 2019, CL0P was first introduced as a more advanced version of its predecessor the ‘CryptoMix’ ransomware, brought about by its owner CL0P ransomware, a...

Change Healthcare faces second ransomware dilemma weeks after ALPHV attack
2024-04-08 13:00

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The Drop in Ransomware Attacks in 2024 and What it Means
2024-04-08 11:23

The ransomware industry surged in 2023 as it saw an alarming 55.5% increase in victims worldwide, reaching a staggering 5,070. But 2024 is starting off showing a very different picture. While the...

How can the energy sector bolster its resilience to ransomware attacks?
2024-04-08 05:00

According to one report on OT/ICS cyber security incidents, the energy sector recorded 39% of all attacks, with nearly 60% of these attacks attributed to state-affiliated groups. As well as the threat of politically motivated attacks aimed at gaining a strategic advantage, threat actors are also attracted to the potential financial gains from accessing vast stores of sensitive Information.

The Week in Ransomware - April 5th 2024 - Virtual Machines under Attack
2024-04-05 21:59

Ransomware attacks targeting VMware ESXi and other virtual machine platforms are wreaking havoc among the enterprise, causing widespread disruption and loss of services. Panera's massive IT outage last month that took down internal systems, the website, mobile apps, and phones was caused by a ransomware attack encrypting the company's virtual machines.

Panera Bread week-long IT outage caused by ransomware attack
2024-04-05 13:52

Panera Bread's recent week-long outage was caused by a ransomware attack, according to people familiar with the matter and emails seen by BleepingComputer. Panera has not responded to multiple requests for comments about the outage and the attack.

Asia-Pacific Ransomware Threats Depend on Country and Sector, Says Rapid7
2024-04-04 15:06

New research from cyber security firm Rapid7 has shown the ransomware attacks that IT and security professionals are up against in APAC are far from uniform, and they would be better off tapping intelligence that sheds light on attack trends in their specific jurisdiction or sector. How ransomware threats in Asia-Pacific differ by jurisdiction and sector.

Ransomware gang did steal residents' confidential data, UK city council admits
2024-04-04 10:49

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Hosting firm's VMware ESXi servers hit by new SEXi ransomware
2024-04-03 21:58

Chilean data center and hosting provider IxMetro Powerhost has suffered a cyberattack at the hands of a new ransomware gang known as SEXi, which encrypted the company's VMware ESXi servers and backups. On Monday, PowerHost's Chile division, IxMetro, warned customers that it suffered a ransomware attack early Saturday morning that encrypted some of the company's VMware ESXi servers that are used to host virtual private servers for customers.

Chilean hosting firm's VMware ESXi servers hit by new SEXi ransomware
2024-04-03 21:58

Chilean data center and hosting provider IxMetro Powerhost has suffered a cyberattack at the hands of a new ransomware gang known as SEXi, which encrypted the company's VMware ESXi servers and backups. On Monday, PowerHost's Chile division, IxMetro, warned customers that it suffered a ransomware attack early Saturday morning that encrypted some of the company's VMware ESXi servers that are used to host virtual private servers for customers.