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Cyber-crime, Malware

Cactus ransomware gang claims the Schneider Electric hack

January 30, 2024

Via: Security Affairs

Schneider Electric is a multinational company that specializes in energy management, industrial automation, and digital transformation. BleepingComputer first reported the attack that hit the Sustainability Business division of the company on January 17th. BleepingComputer contacted Schneider Electric which confirmed the […]


Network security, Security

GCHQ’s NCSC warns of ‘realistic possibility’ AI will help state-backed malware evade detection

January 24, 2024

Via: The Register

The idea that AI could generate super-potent and undetectable malware has been bandied about for years – and also already debunked. However, an article published today by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) suggests there is a “realistic possibility” […]


Data loss, Threats & Malware

Australia imposes cyber sanctions on Russian it says ransomwared health insurer

January 23, 2024

Via: The Register

Australia’s government has used the “significant cyber incidents” sanctions regime it introduced in 2021 for the first time, against a Russian named Aleksandr Gennadievich Ermakov whom authorities have deemed responsible for the 2022 attack on health insurer Medibank Private. The […]


Cyber-crime, Malware

UK water giant admits attackers broke into system as gang holds it to ransom

January 23, 2024

Via: The Register

Southern Water confirmed this morning that criminals broke into its IT systems, making off with a “limited amount of data.” The Black Basta ransomware group claimed the attack while publishing a snippet of the data it allegedly stole, which included: […]


Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware

Safeguarding against the global ransomware threat

January 22, 2024

Via: The Register

Ransomware is used by cybercriminals to steal and encrypt critical business data before demanding payment for its restoration. It represents one of, if not the most, serious cybersecurity threat currently facing governments, public/private sector organizations and enterprises around the world. […]


Cyber-crime, Malware

Subway’s data torpedoed by LockBit, ransomware gang claims

January 22, 2024

Via: The Register

The LockBit ransomware gang is claiming an attack on submarine sandwich slinger Subway, alleging it has made off with a platter of data. LockBit’s post to its leak blog, published on January 21, suggests one of its affiliates breached Subway’s […]


Data loss, Threats & Malware

Slug slimes aerospace biz AerCap with ransomware, brags about 1TB theft

January 22, 2024

Via: The Register

AerCap, the world’s largest aircraft leasing company, has reported a ransomware infection that occurred earlier this month, but claims it hasn’t yet suffered any financial losses yet and all its systems are under control. In a US Securities and Exchange […]


Cyber-crime, Malware

Ransomware attacks hospitalizing security pros, as one admits suicidal feelings

January 18, 2024

Via: The Register

Ransomware attacks are being linked to a litany of psychological and physical illnesses reported by infosec professionals, and in some cases blamed for hospitalizations. A cybersecurity worker in the financial services industry, for example, pinned the stress of remediating ransomware […]


Cyber-crime, Malware

Cybercrooks play dress-up as ‘helpful’ researchers in latest ransomware ruse

January 10, 2024

Via: The Register

Ransomware victims already reeling from potential biz disruption and the cost of resolving the matter are now being subjected to follow-on extortion attempts by criminals posing as helpful security researchers. Researchers at Arctic Wolf Labs publicized two cases in which […]


Data loss, Threats & Malware

Fidelity National now says 1.3M customers had data stolen by cyber-crooks

January 10, 2024

Via: The Register

Fidelity National Financial now says criminals got hold of data belonging to 1.3 million customers after breaking into its IT network in November. The mortgage giant, which has assets totaling $74 billion and is one of the largest providers of […]


Privacy protection, Security

Uncle Sam tells hospitals: Meet security standards or no federal dollars for you

January 10, 2024

Via: The Register

US hospitals will be required to meet basic cybersecurity standards before receiving federal funding, according to rules the White House is expected to propose in the next few weeks. This comes as hospitals and health clinics nationwide continue to be […]


Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware

And that’s a wrap for Babuk Tortilla ransomware as free decryptor released

January 9, 2024

Via: The Register

Security researchers have put out an updated decryptor for the Babuk ransomware family, providing a free solution for victims of the Tortilla variant. A collaboration between Cisco Talos, Avast, and the Netherlands police led to the development of the new […]


Cyber-crime, Malware

LockBit ransomware gang claims the attack on Capital Health

January 9, 2024

Via: Security Affairs

The LockBit ransomware operation has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack that hit the Capital Health hospital network in November 2023. Capital Health Regional Medical Center is a member of Capital Health System. Located in Trenton, New Jersey, Capital Health Regional […]


Cyber-crime, Malware

British Library: Finances remain healthy as ransomware recovery continues

January 8, 2024

Via: The Register

The British Library is denying reports suggesting the recovery costs for its 2023 ransomware attack may reach highs of nearly $9 million as work to restore services remains ongoing. The institution said in a statement today that the final costs […]


Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware

Ransomware Threatens Lives: Report Reveals Impacts on Healthcare Sector

January 5, 2024

Via: SecureWorld

Ransomware continues to pose an alarming threat to critical infrastructure, with the healthcare sector being particularly vulnerable to its devastating effects. This malicious software has the power to disrupt medical facilities and compromise patient care, making it a pressing issue […]


Data loss, Threats & Malware

Freight giant Estes refuses to deliver ransom, says personal data opened and stolen

January 3, 2024

Via: The Register

One of America’s biggest private freight shippers, Estes Express Lines, has told more than 20,000 customers that criminals stole their personal information. “As you may be aware, on October 1, 2023, Estes discovered that an unauthorized threat actor had gained […]


Data loss, Threats & Malware

Court hearings become ransomware concern after justice system breach

January 2, 2024

Via: The Register

The court system of Victoria, Australia, was subject to a suspected ransomware attack in which audiovisual recordings of court hearings may have been accessed. Louise Anderson, CEO at Court Services Victoria (CSV), confirmed this week that a “cybersecurity incident” was […]


Threats & Malware, Virus & Malware

Microsoft disables one of its own software tools following multiple malware attacks

December 29, 2023

Via: TechRadar

Microsoft has disabled the ms-appinstaller protocol handler as default after it found new evidence of hackers using it to deploy malware. “The observed threat actor activity abuses the current implementation of the ms-appinstaller protocol handler as an access vector for […]


Cyber-crime, Malware

A tale of 2 casino ransomware attacks: One paid out, one did not

December 28, 2023

Via: The Register

The same cybercrime crew broke into two high-profile Las Vegas casino networks over the summer, infected both with ransomware, and stole data belonging to tens of thousands of customers from the mega-resort chains. But despite the similar characters and plots, […]


Data loss, Threats & Malware

Paramount and CBS owner confirms significant breach affecting data of thousands of users

December 27, 2023

Via: TechRadar

Cinema and media powerhouse National Amusements has confirmed suffering a breach in which hackers stole sensitive information from thousands of users, putting them at risk of identity theft. The conglomerate has filed a report with the Office of the Maine […]