Alleged developer of the Ragnar Locker ransomware was arrested

A joint international law enforcement investigation led to the arrest of a malware developer who was involved in the Ragnar Locker ransomware operation.

Yesterday we became aware of a joint law enforcement operation that led to the seizure of the …

Ransomware realities in 2023: one employee mistake can cost a company millions

What is the impact of ransomware on organizations? One employee’s mistake can cost a company millions of dollars.

Studies show that human error is the root cause of more than 80% of all cyber breaches, whether malicious or unintended. The …

Microsoft Defender thwarted Akira ransomware attack on an industrial engineering firm

Microsoft thwarted a large-scale hacking campaign carried out by Akira ransomware operators targeting an unknown industrial organization.

Microsoft announced that its Microsoft Defender for Endpoint helped to block a large-scale hacking campaign carried out by Akira ransomware operators (tracked by …

Lockbit ransomware gang demanded an 80 million ransom to CDW

The Lockbit ransomware gang claims to have hacked the technology services giant CDW and threatens to leak the stolen data.

The technology services giant CDW announced it has launched an investigation into claims made by the Lockbit ransomware gang that …

Lockbit ransomware gang demanded an 80 million ransom to CDW

The Lockbit ransomware gang claims to have hacked the technology services giant CDW and threatens to leak the stolen data.

The technology services giant CDW announced it has launched an investigation into claims made by the Lockbit ransomware gang that …

CISA warns of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations exploited in ransomware attacks

CISA warns organizations of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations that are known to be exploited in ransomware operations.

The US cybersecurity agency CISA is sharing knowledge about vulnerabilities and misconfigurations exploited in ransomware attacks.

The initiative is part of its Ransomware Vulnerability …

Ransomlooker, a new tool to track and analyze ransomware groups’ activities

Ransomlooker monitors ransomware groups’ extortion sites and delivers consolidated feeds of their claims worldwide.

Cybernews presented Ransomlooker, a tool to monitor ransomware groups’ extortion sites and delivers consolidated feeds of their claims worldwide.

The researchers have created the tool …

DRM Report Q2 2023 – Ransomware threat landscape

The DRM Report Q2 2023 report provides a detailed insight into the ransomware threat landscape during the period between May and August 2023.

In an era where digitalization has woven its web into the very fabric of our lives, the …

Exclusive: Lighting the Exfiltration Infrastructure of a LockBit Affiliate (and more)

Researchers have identified the exfiltration infrastructure of a LockBit affiliate while investigating a LockBit extortion incident that occurred in Q3 2023.

Executive Summary

We investigated a recent LockBit extortion incident that occurred in Q3 2023, which involved an unusual FTP

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Two hacker groups are back in the news, LockBit 3.0 Black and BlackCat/AlphV

Researchers from cybersecurity firm TG Soft are warning Italian entities and companies of LockBit 3.0 Black and BlackCat/AlphV attacks.

In the last few weeks, two cybercriminal groups that have also targeted Italian entities and businesses, are back in the news; they are LockBit …

Two hacker groups are back in the news, LockBit 3.0 Black and BlackCat/AlphV

Researchers from cybersecurity firm TG Soft are warning Italian entities and companies of LockBit 3.0 Black and BlackCat/AlphV attacks.

In the last few weeks, two cybercriminal groups that have also targeted Italian entities and businesses, are back in the news; they are LockBit …

Ransomware attack on Johnson Controls may have exposed sensitive DHS data

Experts warn that the recent attack on building automation giant Johnson Controls may have exposed data of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of products and services primarily …

ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang hacked the hotel chain Motel One

The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang added the hotel chain Motel One to the list of victims on its Tor leak site.

Motel One is a German hotel chain that offers budget-friendly accommodations primarily targeted at business and leisure travelers. It is …

ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang hacked the hotel chain Motel One

The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang added the hotel chain Motel One to the list of victims on its Tor leak site.

Motel One is a German hotel chain that offers budget-friendly accommodations primarily targeted at business and leisure travelers. It is …

FBI warns of dual ransomware attacks

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns of dual ransomware attacks aimed at the same victims.

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning of dual ransomware attacks, a new worrisome trend in the threat landscape that sees …

FBI warns of dual ransomware attacks

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns of dual ransomware attacks aimed at the same victims.

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning of dual ransomware attacks, a new worrisome trend in the threat landscape that sees …

Dark Angels Team ransomware group hit Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls International suffered a ransomware attack that impacted the operations of the company and its subsidiaries.

Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of products and services primarily focused on building technologies and solutions. …

Dark Angels Team ransomware group hit Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls International suffered a ransomware attack that impacted the operations of the company and its subsidiaries.

Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of products and services primarily focused on building technologies and solutions. …

‘Ransomed.vc’ in the Spotlight – What is Known About the Ransomware Group Targeting Sony and NTT Docomo

Following the recently announced data leak from Sony, Ransomed.vc group claimed the hack of the Japanese giant NTT Docomo.

Following the recently announced data leak from Sony, the notorious ransomware syndicate Ransomed.vc announced a new victim today in face …

Threat actors claim the hack of Sony, and the company investigates

Sony launched an investigation into an alleged data breach after the RansomedVC group claimed the hack of the company.

Sony announced it is investigating allegations of a data breach after the RansomedVC extortion group claimed to have hacked the company …