Law enforcement seizes ALPHV/Blackcat sites, offers decryptor to victims

The US Justice Department announced today a disruption campaign against the Blackcat/ALPHV ransomware group and let victims know that there is a decryptor they can use. FBI develops ALPHV/Blackcat decryptor Over the past 18 months, ALPHV/Blackcat has e… Continue reading Law enforcement seizes ALPHV/Blackcat sites, offers decryptor to victims

Feds: Iran-linked hacking campaign a ‘clarion call’ for digital defenses

A campaign targeting an Israeli device manufacturer highlights lax cyber protections in the water sector, top cybersecurity officials say.

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How LockBit used Citrix Bleed to breach Boeing and other targets

CVE-2023-4966, aka “Citrix Bleed”, has been exploited by LockBit 3.0 affiliates to breach Boeing’s parts and distribution business, and “other trusted third parties have observed similar activity impacting their organization,&#8… Continue reading How LockBit used Citrix Bleed to breach Boeing and other targets

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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The shifting sands of the war against cyber extortion

Ransomware and cyber extortion attacks aimed at organizations are not letting up. Occasionally, they even come in pairs. The often large and sometimes massive ransomware recovery costs companies incur when they decide not to meet the demands deter many… Continue reading The shifting sands of the war against cyber extortion

U.S. officials urge more information sharing on prolific cybercrime group

An aggressive ransomware group has hit a series of prominent targets in recent months without any arrests being made.

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Police Dismantle Phishing-as-a-Service Platform BulletProftLink

By Deeba Ahmed
The global operation also led to the arrest of eight individuals, including the alleged mastermind.
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Healthcare’s road to redefining cybersecurity with modern solutions

The rate of data encryption following a ransomware attack in healthcare was the highest in the last three years, according to Sophos. Ransomware attacks continue to grow in sophistication Among those organizations surveyed, cybercriminals successfully … Continue reading Healthcare’s road to redefining cybersecurity with modern solutions

A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks

With its wealth of sensitive patient data, the healthcare industry has become a prime target for cybercriminals leveraging AI tools. As these threats continue to evolve, it’s important to understand how AI is shaping the cybercrime landscape in h… Continue reading A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks