Ransomware
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Read moreCybercriminals are pretending to be IT support using Microsoft Teams to trick employees. They use spam emails, fake calls, and phishing tactics to gain access to company systems and install ransomware. -
Read moreA dangerous ransomware called Codefinger is attacking Amazon Web Services (AWS) users by encrypting their data in S3 buckets. Victims cannot recover their files without paying for a decryption key, making this attack a significant threat to cloud-based systems. -
Read morePowerSchool, a leading education software provider, experienced a cyberattack that exposed sensitive data about students and teachers. This incident emphasizes the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in educational institutions. -
Read moreArtivion, a global leader in heart surgery medical devices, faced a disruptive ransomware attack on November 21. The attack encrypted systems, stole data, and impacted corporate operations, order processing, and shipping. This incident highlights the rising threat of ransomware in the healthcare sector. -
Read moreBologna Football Club 1909 has confirmed a ransomware attack by the RansomHub gang, resulting in the theft and public release of sensitive data. The leaked information includes sponsorship contracts, financial records, and personal data of players, employees, and fans, emphasizing the rising cyber threat to sports organizations. -
Read moreA Russia-aligned cybercrime group, RomCom, has leveraged two zero-day vulnerabilities in Firefox and Windows to deploy its backdoor malware, RomCom RAT, in a series of sophisticated attacks. These vulnerabilities allow remote code execution with no user interaction, escalating the threat posed by this group in both espionage and cybercrime operations. -
Read moreThe recent ransomware attack on Blue Yonder, a leading supply chain management firm, has caused significant disruptions to grocery store operations in the UK. The incident highlights the vulnerability of supply chain systems and the cascading impact on essential services like retail and logistics. -
Read moreThe Helldown ransomware, derived from LockBit 3.0, has expanded its attack scope to include VMware and Linux systems. Targeting critical industries such as IT, telecommunications, and healthcare, the ransomware exploits vulnerabilities in Zyxel firewalls and virtualized infrastructures. With aggressive tactics like double extortion and data encryption, Helldown poses a significant threat while showing signs of ongoing evolution. -
Read moreA new ransomware strain, Ymir, is causing alarm with its unique memory exploitation tactics to evade detection. This advanced ransomware, following an initial breach via RustyStealer malware, recently hit a corporate network in Colombia, signaling the growing complexity and sophistication of ransomware strategies that target high-value corporate credentials. -
Read moreThe newly emerged Interlock ransomware is designed to specifically target FreeBSD servers, exploiting the OS's prevalence in critical infrastructure environments. This ransomware operation, active since late September 2024, has already compromised several organizations, using a unique FreeBSD-based encryptor to execute double-extortion attacks, leaving critical services vulnerable.
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