Category Archives: Ransomware

What’s behind the 51% drop in ransomware attacks?

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In a world where cyber threats feel omnipresent, a recent report has revealed some unexpected good news: ransomware attacks on state and local governments have dropped by 51% in 2024. Still, this decline does not signal the end of the ransomware threat, nor should it lead to complacency. As the nature of ransomware evolves, so […]

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Analysis of the Crypt Ghouls group: continuing the investigation into a series of attacks on Russia

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A close look at the utilities, techniques, and infrastructure used by the hacktivist group Crypt Ghouls has revealed links to groups such as Twelve, BlackJack, etc. Continue reading Analysis of the Crypt Ghouls group: continuing the investigation into a series of attacks on Russia→

Microsoft: Ransomware Attacks Growing More Dangerous, Complex

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Attackers launched 600 million cybercriminal and nation-state threats on Microsoft customers daily, including ransomware attacks, in the last year, according to the tech giant. Continue reading Microsoft: Ransomware Attacks Growing More Dangerous, Complex→

A glimmer of good news on the ransomware front, as encryption rates plummet

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No-one would be bold enough to say that the ransomware problem is receding, but a newly-published report by Microsoft does deliver a slither of encouraging news amongst the gloom.

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Number of Active Ransomware Groups Highest on Record, Cyberint’s Report Finds

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This indicates that the most prominent ransomware groups are succumbing to law enforcement takedowns, according to researchers from Cyberint. Continue reading Number of Active Ransomware Groups Highest on Record, Cyberint’s Report Finds→

Whispers from the Dark Web Cave. Cyberthreats in the Middle East

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The Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team shares insights into the H1 2024 Middle Eastern cyberthreat landscape: hacktivism, initial access brokers, ransomware, stealers, and so on. Continue reading Whispers from the Dark Web Cave. Cyberthreats in the Middle East→

Ransomware attack leaks social security numbers of over 230,000 Comcast customers

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Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS), a debt collection agency previously used by Comcast, was the subject of a ransomware attack in February 2024, which had a database of names, addresses, social security numbers, dates of birth, and Comca… Continue reading Ransomware attack leaks social security numbers of over 230,000 Comcast customers→

What’s new from this year’s Counter Ransomware Initiative summit, and what’s next

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Action plans, different kinds of meetings and more have all been in the mix, top administration officials told CyberScoop.

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