US Gov Disrupts BlackCat Ransomware Operation; FBI Releases Decryption Tool

The US government announced the disruption of the notorious BlackCat ransomware-as-a-service operation and released a decryption tool to help organizations recover hijacked data.
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Norton Healthcare Ransomware Hack: 2.5 Million Personal Records Stolen

Compromised data includes names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health and insurance information, and driver’s license numbers.
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Ransomware groups rack up victims among corporate America

A new generation of cybercriminals have breached a slew of major firms, even those that have made major investments in security.

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ALPHV (BlackCat) Ransomware Gang Uses Google Ads for Targeted Victims

By Deeba Ahmed
Yet another day, another instance of a Google service being exploited for spreading malware infections.
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Groups linked to Las Vegas cyber attacks are prolific criminal hacking gangs

A breach of two Las Vegas casino operators is shining a spotlight on the Scattered Spider and ALPHV hacking groups.

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ALPHV Ransomware Used Vishing to Scam MGM Resorts Employee

By Waqas
Key Findings Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts International, a global entertainment and hospitality giant, has been hit by a…
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Malvertising Attack Drops BlackCat Ransomware via Fake Search Results

By Waqas
Happeneing through Google Search, hackers use a malicious ISO archive to distribute files that direct users to fake download pages of popular business applications. 
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New Rust-Based macOS Backdoor Steals Files, Linked to Ransomware Groups

By Waqas
The backdoor impersonates a Visual Studio update.
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BlackCat (ALPHV) Gang Claims Ransomware Attack on NCR Data Center

By Deeba Ahmed
Blackcat ransomware initially claimed responsibility for the ransomware attack on its dark web blog, but later removed its post, indicating negotiations between the two parties.
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