Ransomware

BlackCat Ransomware Campaign Culminates in Guilty Pleas from Ex-Employees
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BlackCat Ransomware Campaign Culminates in Guilty Pleas from Ex-Employees
Ex-Sygnia and DigitalMint employees confessed to deploying BlackCat ransomware against U.S. companies in 2023, using their insider knowledge for malicious aims.
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Operations at Romania's Oltenia Energy Complex During Christmas
Cybersecurity
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Operations at Romania’s Oltenia Energy Complex During Christmas
Oltenia Energy Complex, Romania's primary coal-based energy producer, faced a ransomware attack on the second day of Christmas, severely impacting its IT infrastructure and highlighting ...
MacSync Malware Distributed via Signed Swift Application
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MacSync Malware Distributed via Signed Swift Application
The evolution of MacSync malware allows seamless operation without requiring direct user terminal interaction. Distribution via a signed Swift application has enabled threat actors to ...
Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Pleads Guilty in U.S.
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Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Pleads Guilty in U.S.
Artem Stryzhak, an alleged affiliate of the Nefilim ransomware group, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit computer fraud in the United States. Extradited earlier ...
Clop Ransomware Breach Compromises University of Phoenix Data
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Clop Ransomware Breach Compromises University of Phoenix Data
The personal information of nearly 3.5 million University of Phoenix students, staff, and suppliers has been compromised due to a network breach by the Clop ...
The Kimwolf Android Botnet Poses a Significant Threat to Mobile Security
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The Kimwolf Android Botnet Poses a Significant Threat to Mobile Security
The Kimwolf Android botnet, uncovered by XLab, has compromised more than 1.8 million devices globally. With over 1.7 billion DDoS commands issued, this malicious network ...
RansomHouse Transitions to a Multi-layered RaaS Encryptor
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RansomHouse Transitions to a Multi-layered RaaS Encryptor
RansomHouse has enhanced their ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) platform by transitioning from a simple single-phase encryption technique to a sophisticated multi-layered method. This development aims to complicate ...
Clop Ransomware Gang Targets Gladinet CentreStack in Data Extortion Attack
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Clop Ransomware Gang Targets Gladinet CentreStack in Data Extortion Attack
The Clop ransomware group is targeting Gladinet CentreStack file servers, focusing on systems vulnerable due to internet exposure. This campaign jeopardizes data security, emphasizing the ...
Askul Ransomware Attack Leads to Compromise of 700,000 Records
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Askul Ransomware Attack Leads to Compromise of 700,000 Records
The e-commerce and logistics firm Askul was targeted by RansomHouse in October, resulting in a data breach impacting 700,000 records, raising cybersecurity concerns.
Understanding Ransomware Attacks on Hypervisors A Growing Threat
Endpoint Security
Understanding Ransomware Attacks on Hypervisors: A Growing Threat
Ransomware groups target hypervisors to encrypt many virtual machines simultaneously, exploiting vulnerabilities in virtualized environments. Organizations must understand this evolving threat to protect their digital ...

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