Latest Ransomware news

Cactus ransomware claim to steal 1.5TB of Schneider Electric data

The Cactus ransomware gang claims they stole 1.5TB of data from Schneider Electric after breaching the company's network last month.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- February 19, 2024
- 02:35 PM
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ALPHV ransomware claims loanDepot, Prudential Financial breaches

The ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the recent network breaches of Fortune 500 company Prudential Financial and mortgage lender loanDepot.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- February 16, 2024
- 06:46 PM
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Alpha ransomware linked to NetWalker operation dismantled in 2021

Security researchers analyzing the Alpha ransomware payload and modus operandi discovered overlaps with the now-defunct Netwalker ransomware operation.
- Bill Toulas
- February 16, 2024
- 11:07 AM
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US offers up to $15 million for tips on ALPHV ransomware gang

The U.S. State Department is offering rewards of up to $10 million for information that could lead to the identification or location of ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang leaders.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- February 15, 2024
- 01:57 PM
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RansomHouse gang automates VMware ESXi attacks with new MrAgent tool

The RansomHouse ransomware operation has created a new tool named 'MrAgent' that automates the deployment of its data encrypter across multiple VMware ESXi hypervisors.
- Bill Toulas
- February 15, 2024
- 01:52 PM
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LockBit claims ransomware attack on Fulton County, Georgia

The LockBit ransomware gang claims to be behind the recent cyberattack on Fulton County, Georgia, and is threatening to publish "confidential" documents if a ransom is not paid.
- Ionut Ilascu
- February 14, 2024
- 06:07 PM
- 0
Trans-Northern Pipelines investigating ALPHV ransomware attack claims

Trans-Northern Pipelines (TNPI) has confirmed its internal network was breached in November 2023 and that it's now investigating claims of data theft made by the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- February 14, 2024
- 10:24 AM
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Bank of America warns customers of data breach after vendor hack

Bank of America is warning customers of a data breach exposing their personal information after one of its service providers was hacked last year.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- February 12, 2024
- 06:32 PM
- 2
Free Rhysida ransomware decryptor for Windows exploits RNG flaw

South Korean researchers have publicly disclosed an encryption flaw in the Rhysida ransomware encryptor, allowing the creation of a Windows decryptor to recover files for free.
- Bill Toulas
- February 12, 2024
- 10:44 AM
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Ransomware attack forces 100 Romanian hospitals to go offline

100 hospitals across Romania have taken their systems offline after a ransomware attack hit their healthcare management system.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- February 12, 2024
- 07:39 AM
- 2
New RustDoor macOS malware impersonates Visual Studio update

A new Rust-based macOS malware spreading as a Visual Studio update to provide backdoor access to compromised systems uses infrastructure linked to the infamous ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang.
- Bill Toulas
- February 09, 2024
- 10:53 AM
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Hyundai Motor Europe hit by Black Basta ransomware attack

Car maker Hyundai Motor Europe suffered a Black Basta ransomware attack, with the threat actors claiming to have stolen three terabytes of corporate data.
- Lawrence Abrams
- February 08, 2024
- 03:16 PM
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US offers $10 million for tips on Hive ransomware leadership

The U.S. State Department offers rewards of up to $10 million for information that could help locate, identify, or arrest members of the Hive ransomware gang.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- February 08, 2024
- 12:59 PM
- 0
Ransomware payments reached record $1.1 billion in 2023

Ransomware payments in 2023 soared above $1.1 billion for the first time, shattering previous records and reversing the decline seen in 2022, marking the year as an exceptionally profitable period for ransomware gangs.
- Bill Toulas
- February 07, 2024
- 09:00 AM
- 1
Clorox says cyberattack caused $49 million in expenses

Clorox has confirmed that a September 2023 cyberattack has so far cost the company $49 million in expenses related to the response to the incident.
- Lawrence Abrams
- February 03, 2024
- 04:34 PM
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The Week in Ransomware - February 2nd 2024 - No honor among thieves

Attacks on hospitals continued this week, with ransomware operations disrupting patient care as they force organization to respond to cyberattacks.
- Lawrence Abrams
- February 02, 2024
- 06:33 PM
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BTC-e server admin indicted for laundering ransom payments, stolen crypto

Aliaksandr Klimenka, a Belarusian and Cypriot national, has been indicted in the U.S. for his involvement in an international cybercrime money laundering operation.
- Bill Toulas
- February 02, 2024
- 10:33 AM
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Interpol operation Synergia takes down 1,300 servers used for cybercrime

An international law enforcement operation code-named 'Synergia' has taken down over 1,300 command and control servers used in ransomware, phishing, and malware campaigns.
- Bill Toulas
- February 02, 2024
- 07:56 AM
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FTC orders Blackbaud to boost security after massive data breach

Blackbaud has settled with the Federal Trade Commission after being charged with poor security and reckless data retention practices, leading to a May 2020 ransomware attack and a data breach affecting millions of people.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- February 01, 2024
- 05:23 PM
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Johnson Controls says ransomware attack cost $27 million, data stolen

Johnson Controls International has confirmed that a September 2023 ransomware attack cost the company $27 million in expenses and led to a data breach after hackers stole corporate data.
- Bill Toulas
- January 31, 2024
- 09:55 AM
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